Benito's Trattoria
$$ • Italian
Hours:
44 Main St, Chester
(908) 879-1887
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Benito's Trattoria Reviews
A decent long time Chester favorite off the main street. We haven't been there in a very long time. Family run with excellent service. Atmosphere is good, nicely lit but a little loud when it's full, which it typically is so make reservations. Food is excellent, some dishes are just okay at least to my taste. I wouldn't recommend the Cesar salad, the dressing was a bit too sweet. Mussels app wasn't a favorite either but I liked my entree, Pollo alla Griglia, had lots of...read full review
Yelp only allows integer review numbers, but my score is 4.5 stars. We had been to Benito's for lunch before and we were not impressed. However, dinner last night was a totally different experience. The (1) Lobster Bisque, (2) Vitello della Casa (Veal sauteed with porcini mushrooms and shrimp in a cognac sauce), (3) Lobster ravioli, and (4) the Cannolis were fantastic! The (5) berry tart was excellent, but it would have been even better if it were slightly sweeter. The (6) Pasta...read full review
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
Wednesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
Friday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
Sunday | 1 - 8PM |
Solid elevated Italian, in a charming house in historic Chester. We met friends who frequent Benito's and really enjoyed it. Despite the cold winter weather outside, it was warm and cozy, and festive for the holidays inside. Starter Asparagus Parmigiano - coming from California, we don't typically see asparagus in the winter, but it was delish. Main Course Cavatelli Calabrese for me! Ricotta pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry peppers in garlic and oil - hold the peppers...read full review