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Benedetto Ristorante e Bar

8140 N. Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 991-1025

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Benedetto Ristorante e Bar

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Benedetto Ristorante e Bar

2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/19/2008 Posted by A1Foodie

I really didn't like the place. We went on a week night to check out the restaurant for a business meeting. We were seated in the empty diningroom (quiet night), no candles were lit, probably to save $$ for the business. However, if they are going to save on the candle bill, atleast light them at a table where you seat a party. I looked down where I set my purse and there were dead crickets on the floor (YUK!). My food was only fair, I had eggplant parm. and it was full of pasty textured ricotta (and I like ricotta!). My partner had a better dinner, but not good enough to return. We noticed there were no private areas for business meetings so we crossed it off the list for that, and truthfully crossed it off the list for returning. There are far better Italian restaurants in Scottsdale. The service was okay, not terrible but not attentive, late on refilling water, etc.

Cons: food

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Response from this business

Untrue
Posted on 06/21/2008
I was in attendance the night this couple came in ...I took the call about "the Business Meeting" ...when they came it they were seated promptly ( the candles where lit as they are every night ) Business was a bit slow ....the City has Torn up the entire intersection up in front of us making it a bit hard to get in. As to the Crickets on the floor ...that is an absolute Falsehood. This place is Bug Treated every 2 weeks, and the floors are swept Before Lunch & then again before dinner, I think this entire "Review" is suspect this is the only Review they have ever given...they mentioned they were not 100% pleased ..we offered another meal ( even though the one they did not like was about 90% gone ) they declined ...we provide an excellent meal at a good price and treat our customers like friends and family ...and she must have missed the private meeting room in the corner of the restaurant ...seats about 16-18 people
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/2008 Posted by Adriano

I travel to Phoenix for business and a client suggested Benedetto's. It was surprisingly high quality Italian. The pasta was al dente (not overcooked) and the atmosphere was very comfortable and inviting. Not your run of the mill chain Italian place. I recommend the calamari appetizer and the Penne Benedetto. Was there for business dinner and would like to return with my wife - highly recommend. No issues with the service - very pleasant and prompt

Pros: Great food, quiet, comfortable, good staff

Cons: none for me

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Posted on 08/11/2008
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/06/2008 Posted by ASUGrad

Great Place, Excellent Food and Service, You could not ask for a better experience than this it is a bit tough to find ( same Plaza as Zipps & El Paso) and Monday the Construction was a bit rough at the intersection but this had nothing to diminish the wonderful Experience the Owner and Brenda our server Provided for us. We Met up with friends that we had not seen for some time and they too agreed that the food had to be right up there with the best Italian in the area. We Had the Calamari & antipasti as appetizers, The Calamari was absolutely wonderful and the Plate of Anti Pasta was Excellent as well ..for Dinner Between us all we had The Penne Benedetto, Lamb,Veal Parm & The Osso Bucco ....they were all excellent dishes and prepared to perfection, For Dessert ...carrot cake and something we never heard of before Gooey Butter Cake ...it was very rich but very tasty as well, This is one Little Neighborhood Place we will be back to for sure Great food and ever better service

Pros: Food, Service, Wine Selection

Cons: Location

Response from this business

This Place Has to be up there in the Best Italian in Scottsdale ;)
Posted on 06/09/2008
we sure wish we could solve the construction problem ....it really looks worse than it is ....we hope you come by for a great meal anyway
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/26/2008 Posted by snottsdalecpl

Just a very nice small italian place ....old world Charm has a very European feel to it , Wonderfull food and excellent service , we are from NY City and just moved here a few months ago ....this is REAL Italian ....this is not chain food ....we will be back ...and often

Pros: Food, Service

Cons: Location ....it is tough to find

Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9pm
  • Fri 11:30am-10pm
  • Sat 5pm-10pm

Amenities

  • Fine Dining
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Lunch Spot
  • Carry Out
  • Romantic Dining
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Business Dining

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