What a fun place! Felt like a basement speakeasy. The quattro formaggio was luxe. Our server, Hannah, was super. Definitely a special occasion kinda joint.
Ann Trichel
Sheer class from the moment you walk in. Beautifully appointed- the atmosphere was amazing. Cory and Aiden were bar masters and the cocktails and bar service were impeccable. The food is truly incredible- made from scratch and the difference is in the details. Worth the drive from Ada. Hope to be back before we leave the area!
Dawn Harris
Benvenuti's has been on my bucket list for awhile. We finally went tonight. Ella was amazing. Knowledgeable and attentive. The food was top notch. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the amazing spring weather while eating the most amazing dishes. A definite must if you find yourself in Norman.
Casey Klatt
Seriously one of the best restaurant experiences Ive had. Came here from Texas (celebrating sister's graduation a week ago now). First they made room for us even though their reservations were full. Second: Tatum. Tatum was seriously an amazing waiter for us. He had everything taken care of from start to finish, gave us all the best recommendations for both food and drinks and had a great demeanor. The food quality was out of this world, they are a scratch kitchen and it shows. There was not a single bite of food that went unappreciated by us that night. Thank yall for such a wonderful night!
Josh Rogers
If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Cory did a great job, even noticing the price tag on the flowers I brought and taking it off before my date noticed. Truly excellent service
Brad Z
Outstanding! Great Food, great service, great environment!
Gabriel Paramo
Great food and friendly service!
A. J.
The waiters are pushy and live to get into debate with you. They say they have agreement with PU that OU guests have to pay 20% in tips! Can’t belive such an agreement is in place. Sounds ridiculous to force a group of four people to pay 20% in taxes while the service hasn’t been satisfactory.
Jennifer Coates
We sat at the bar and Corey was an amazing bartender. Hard to say which was better, the food or the service!
Me and my date (husband ) dines here on Saturday night the restaurant was busy but we received excellent service and seating. The food is was delicious the flavors were very robust and dynamic. We’re both wanting to come back to try the grilled options but so far the pasta and pizza was delicious!
Gina Dillon
Food I travel all over the country each week for work. I always judge an Italian restaurant on their meatballs. Well they did not disappoint. Meatballs were great. Perfect texture and flavor. The marinara was bright and not overly acidic. I went with the Goat Cheese Ravioli for my entree and WOW! The flavors were amazing. The brown butter cut with the sweet San Marzanos was perfect! Sometimes a brown butter sauce can be too rich and this was the perfect way to avoid that. The fried sage was a great addition to flavor and texture.
Service This is where I struggle. For the first hour at the bar, there were anywhere from 2-4 servers just hanging out at the “service bar” chit chatting and being a bit loud. Not ideal for a patron who wants to relax and have a meal. The bartender (don’t know his name bc he didn’t introduce himself) was clearly training a newer bartender, which is fine but paid zero attention to the bar. I sat for 11 minutes without asking if I wanted another wine. The servers decided it was a good idea for one to braid another’s hair at the bar and then went and served a table. Very unsanitary!
The bartender was very inattentive throughout the meal. Most people who sit at a bar look for a bit of conversation with a bartender, don’t expect this here
Would I go back? Probably, but would hope that they train the staff to provide service consistent with their pricing. No problem paying higher prices for food but expect the service to match
Klarissa Hayes
Raymond was great. The spaghetti and meatballs & the rustica are the best pasta dishes. However, if you’re looking for something more healthy, the chicken piccata is a great choice. We eat here all the time and have had great service, but raymond has been the best.
Tama Pearlman
Great time with family. It’s nice Norman has places like this!
Mary Snodgrass
We love the delicious food, the ambiance and the wonderful service. Bienvenutis never disappoints. We often meet friends here for dinner. Our server was extremely conscientious and allowed us time between the starter and the main course. The bread was as always, fresh and delicious. Our bruschetta had the satisfying crunch topped by creamy mozzarella and a swirl of tomato. Delicious! The vegetale pizza was incredibly fresh and tasty. The chicken piccatta had just the right amount of tart and briny flavor. The chicken was cooked to perfection and most definitely enjoyed. Always pleased when the server doesn't just offer dessert recommendations but remembers to ask if you would enjoy a coffee. The carrot cakes was superb ! Another outstanding, pleasurable meal with good friends, great service . Thanks Bienvenutis !
Great service and great food!
What a fun place! Felt like a basement speakeasy. The quattro formaggio was luxe. Our server, Hannah, was super. Definitely a special occasion kinda joint.
Sheer class from the moment you walk in. Beautifully appointed- the atmosphere was amazing. Cory and Aiden were bar masters and the cocktails and bar service were impeccable. The food is truly incredible- made from scratch and the difference is in the details. Worth the drive from Ada. Hope to be back before we leave the area!
Benvenuti's has been on my bucket list for awhile. We finally went tonight. Ella was amazing. Knowledgeable and attentive. The food was top notch. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the amazing spring weather while eating the most amazing dishes. A definite must if you find yourself in Norman.
Seriously one of the best restaurant experiences Ive had. Came here from Texas (celebrating sister's graduation a week ago now). First they made room for us even though their reservations were full. Second: Tatum. Tatum was seriously an amazing waiter for us. He had everything taken care of from start to finish, gave us all the best recommendations for both food and drinks and had a great demeanor. The food quality was out of this world, they are a scratch kitchen and it shows. There was not a single bite of food that went unappreciated by us that night. Thank yall for such a wonderful night!
If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Cory did a great job, even noticing the price tag on the flowers I brought and taking it off before my date noticed. Truly excellent service
Outstanding! Great Food, great service, great environment!
Great food and friendly service!
The waiters are pushy and live to get into debate with you. They say they have agreement with PU that OU guests have to pay 20% in tips! Can’t belive such an agreement is in place. Sounds ridiculous to force a group of four people to pay 20% in taxes while the service hasn’t been satisfactory.
We sat at the bar and Corey was an amazing bartender. Hard to say which was better, the food or the service!
Restaurantji Recommends
Me and my date (husband ) dines here on Saturday night the restaurant was busy but we received excellent service and seating. The food is was delicious the flavors were very robust and dynamic. We’re both wanting to come back to try the grilled options but so far the pasta and pizza was delicious!
Food
I travel all over the country each week for work. I always judge an Italian restaurant on their meatballs. Well they did not disappoint. Meatballs were great. Perfect texture and flavor. The marinara was bright and not overly acidic.
I went with the Goat Cheese Ravioli for my entree and WOW! The flavors were amazing. The brown butter cut with the sweet San Marzanos was perfect! Sometimes a brown butter sauce can be too rich and this was the perfect way to avoid that. The fried sage was a great addition to flavor and texture.
Service
This is where I struggle. For the first hour at the bar, there were anywhere from 2-4 servers just hanging out at the “service bar” chit chatting and being a bit loud. Not ideal for a patron who wants to relax and have a meal. The bartender (don’t know his name bc he didn’t introduce himself) was clearly training a newer bartender, which is fine but paid zero attention to the bar. I sat for 11 minutes without asking if I wanted another wine.
The servers decided it was a good idea for one to braid another’s hair at the bar and then went and served a table. Very unsanitary!
The bartender was very inattentive throughout the meal. Most people who sit at a bar look for a bit of conversation with a bartender, don’t expect this here
Would I go back? Probably, but would hope that they train the staff to provide service consistent with their pricing. No problem paying higher prices for food but expect the service to match
Raymond was great. The spaghetti and meatballs & the rustica are the best pasta dishes. However, if you’re looking for something more healthy, the chicken piccata is a great choice. We eat here all the time and have had great service, but raymond has been the best.
Great time with family. It’s nice Norman has places like this!
We love the delicious food, the ambiance and the wonderful service. Bienvenutis never disappoints. We often meet friends here for dinner. Our server was extremely conscientious and allowed us time between the starter and the main course. The bread was as always, fresh and delicious. Our bruschetta had the satisfying crunch topped by creamy mozzarella and a swirl of tomato. Delicious! The vegetale pizza was incredibly fresh and tasty. The chicken piccatta had just the right amount of tart and briny flavor. The chicken was cooked to perfection and most definitely enjoyed. Always pleased when the server doesn't just offer dessert recommendations but remembers to ask if you would enjoy a coffee. The carrot cakes was superb ! Another outstanding, pleasurable meal with good friends, great service . Thanks Bienvenutis !
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