Bene – Italian
Bene celebrates the art of the oven with a warm, inviting atmosphere where the aroma of toasted garlic and bubbling mozzarella drifts from the kitchen. Guests can indulge in a symphony of savory textures, from the charred perfection of fire-roasted vegetables and house-made meatballs to the crisp, vibrant crunch of artfully composed garden salads. This neighborhood gem strikes a sophisticated balance between rustic comfort and contemporary flair, making every meal feel like a soulful, shared celebration.
Hildebrand Lane Northeast +12068552895 https://benepizza.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bene
Dairy-Free at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Steph's Veg Pizza (12") and Veggie Pizza (12"). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus and Fire-Roasted Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butter Noodles, Cheesy Roasted Garlic Breadsticks and Cacio y Pepe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Butter Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fire-Roasted Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fire-Roasted Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steph's Veg Pizza (12"), Veggie Pizza (12") and Fire-Roasted Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bene
Bene in Bainbridge Island has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butter Noodles, Cheesy Roasted Garlic Breadsticks and House-Made Tiramisu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bene
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Butter Noodles | 4.2 g | 107.5 g |
| Meat Lovers Pizza (12") | 43.3 g | 66.6 g |
| Steph's Veg Pizza (12") | 85.4 g | 45.7 g |
| Cheesy Roasted Garlic Breadsticks | 13.2 g | 45.3 g |
| Cacio y Pepe | 26 g | 44.5 g |
| S.M.O. Pizza (12") | 8.6 g | 37 g |
| Fennel Pizza (12") | 0 g | 36.4 g |
| House Pizza (12") | 12.7 g | 34 g |
| Black Manhattan | 33 g | 33.7 g |
| Coppa Pizza (12") | 5.3 g | 32 g |
| Pesto Pasta | 31.9 g | 30.1 g |
| Spinach Pizza (12") | 0 g | 25.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the well-seasoned chicken dishes, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in delivering flavorful and satisfying meals. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and pleasant atmosphere, the experience is further elevated by service that reviewers highlight as consistently attentive and timely. Standout dishes include the expertly seasoned poultry, which leaves diners feeling impressed by the quality and care put into every plate.
Menu
Small Plates
- Cheesy Roasted Garlic Breadsticks - $15: house made dough, olive oil, dried basil & oregano, roasted garlic, light mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven-Roasted Mozzarella Sticks - $12: five thick gooey sticks with your choice of dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire-Roasted Broccoli - $13: olive oil, onion, lemon & red chili flake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Brussels Sprouts - $14: applewood-smoked bacon, white wine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus - $15: olive oil, garlic, maldon salt & balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-Made Meatballs - $16: beef, pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, marinara, pecorino & basil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar - $14: romaine, parmesan, house-made dressing, lemon & croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House - $13: organic greens, red onion, grape tomato, croutons, basil vinaigrette OR buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bene Cobb - $16: romaine, ham, bacon, chicken, granny smith apple, grape tomato, red onion, sunflower seeds, croutons, blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale - $15: lacinato kale, red onion, granny smith apple, candied walnuts, bacon, pecorino romano & maple vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pear - $14: organic greens, pear, goat cheese, red onion, almonds, grapefruit supremes & vanilla vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bolognese & Pappardelle - $24: pomodoro tomato, fresh pappardelle, painted hills ground beef, mirepoix, milk, pecorino romano, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio y Pepe - $19: fresh pappardelle, cream, pecorino romano, fresh-cracked black pepper & lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Alfredo - $20: fresh pappardelle, cream, parmesan, garlic & mushrooms finished with white truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Pasta - $18: fresh pappardelle, organic pesto & goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Pesto Pasta - $19: fresh pappardelle, cream, organic pesto & goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Style Creamy Pesto Pasta - $20: fresh pappardelle, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, cream, organic pesto & goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Noodles - $9: fresh pappardelle, brown butter, optional parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza (12") - $19: marinara, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Pizza (12") - $23: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, pepperoncini & goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Pineapple Pizza (12") - $23: marinara, mozzarella, ham & fresh pineapple Available at: dinner, lunch
- OG Combo Pizza (12") - $23: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms & black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Pizza (12") - $25: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, house-made sausage, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- S.M.O. Pizza (12") - $24: marinara, mozzarella, house-made sausage, mushrooms, onion & white truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pizza (12") - $23: pesto, mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gorgonzola & Pear Pizza (12") - $23: olive oil, mozzarella, caramelized onion, d’anjou pear, candied walnuts & gorgonzola cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Gorgonzola Pizza (12") - $23: olive oil, mozzarella, caramelized onion, bacon, gorgonzola cheese & a balsamic drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza (12") - $21: olive oil OR house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella, garlic, tomato & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Pizza (12") - $24: olive oil, mozzarella, garlic, red onion, lacinato kale & smoked bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steph's Veg Pizza (12") - $23: olive oil, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, portobello mushrooms, spinach, grape tomatoes, balsamic drizzle, fresh basil, choice of mozzarella or no cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pizza (12") - $23: marinara, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, black olives, choice of mozzarella or no cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza (12") - $21: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Pizza (12") - $23: pesto, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, kalamata olives, grape tomato & feta cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coppa Pizza (12") - $25: olive oil, mozzarella, garlic, salumi coppa, red onion & goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lovers Pizza (12") - $25: marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, sausage & ham Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi Pizza (12") - $23: olive oil, mozzarella, button & portobello mushrooms, maldon sea salt & goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fennel Pizza (12") - $24: red pepper olive oil, fennel seed, mozzarella, garlic, red onion, house-made sausage & fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Mushroom Pizza (12") - $25: olive oil, mozzarella, garlic, red onion, mushrooms, prosciutto, maldon sea salt, & balsamic drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Italian Pizza (12") - $23: pesto, mozzarella, garlic chicken, red onion, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes & parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sticky Sticks & Honey-Vanilla Icing - $12: house-made dough, brown sugar, cinnamon & a caramel drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- House-Made Tiramisu - $12: mascarpone, cream, coffee, egg, rum, ladyfingers, & cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Black Manhattan - $12: rye, averna, angustura & orange bitters, brandied cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Racquet - $12: tequila, pamplemousse, lime juice & grapefruit bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Penecillíon - $12: scotch, ginger, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bene & The Jets - $12: vodka, elderflower, grapefruit juice & peach bitters, optional grapefruit Topo Chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Moscow Mule - $12: vodka, lime juice & fever tree ginger beer
Frequently Asked Questions about Bene
- Is Bene dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bene has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Steph's Veg Pizza (12") and Veggie Pizza (12").
- What can I eat at Bene on a dairy-free diet?
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Steph's Veg Pizza (12") and Veggie Pizza (12") carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bene have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steph's Veg Pizza (12") and Veggie Pizza (12").
- Is Bene gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bene?
- Butter Noodles, at roughly 107.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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