Benvenuti's Ristorante – Italian
Benvenuti’s Ristorante welcomes guests into a warm, spirited atmosphere where the clink of glasses and the aroma of simmering sauces set the stage for a communal feast. The kitchen artfully balances classic Italian comfort with contemporary zest, turning out golden cacio e pepe arancini and savory meatballs alongside spicy sriracha shrimp and decadent truffle fries. From the delicate crunch of bruschetta to the richness of chilled crab claws, every dish is designed to be shared, creating a lively dining experience that celebrates bold flavors and heartfelt hospitality.
105 West Main Street, Norman OK 73069 https://benvenutisristorante.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredible chicken dish and its beautiful presentation, noting that the flavors leave guests feeling thoroughly satisfied. Celebrated for its pleasant ambiance and welcoming atmosphere, the experience is further elevated by polite and helpful service from staff who are praised for their thoughtful menu recommendations.
Menu
Antipasti
- Cacio e Peppe Arancini - $12: Fried risotto, pecorino romano, mozzarella, cracked black pepper, tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fornarina - $12: Focaccia, mozzarella, ricotta, truffle oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Sriracha - $16: Fried rock shrimp, sriracha aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $18: Mussels, flambéed sambuca, tomato-sage broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $10: Meatballs, marinara, parmigiano reggiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14: Fried calamari, lemon, tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Claws - $46: Snow crab claws, sauteed in garlic-lemon white wine butter sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $8: Potatoes, white truffle oil, parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - $28: Grilled crostini, parma prosciutto, eggplant caponata, salsa di parmigiano, bomba calabrese, burrata, Calabrian chili honey, arugula, olives. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $16: Crostini, burrata cheese, roasted San Marzano tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, basil pesto. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Benvenuti Salad - $12: Poached pear, spinach, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, aged balsamic, walnut cider vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $10: Romaine, croutons, pancetta, shaved parmigiano reggiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocket - $10: Arugula, tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, pine nuts, capers, sun- dried tomato pesto, goat cheese crostini. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carpaccio - $18: Raw sliced beef tenderloin, arugula, caper berries, tomatoes, white balsamic truffle aioli, aged balsamic, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $16: Burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, aged balsamic, grilled garlic crostini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Wedge - $10: Boston lettuce, pancetta, buttermilk gorgonzola dressing, tomato, red onion. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greco - $10: Mixed greens, tomatoes, caper berries, cucumbers, red onion, Greek feta, Kalamata olives, lemon and red wine vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Morello - $12: Field green, morello cherries, marcona almonds, red onion, zucchini ribbons, tart cherry vinaigrette, shaved pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tritato - $10: Chopped romaine, radicchio, provolone, tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, peperoncini,radish, green onion, garbanzo beans, sopressata, Italian vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mela - $12: Honeycrisp Apples, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Arugula, Boston Lettuce, White Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Margherita - $14: Fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetali - $16: Marinara, zucchini, artichoke, olives, mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo - $18: Pesto, chicken, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $16: Marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi - $16: Marinara, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picante - $18: Marinara, mozzarella, jalapeño, Italian sausage, mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto - $18: Marinara, mozzarella, parma prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tartufo - $18: Mozzarella, mascarpone, mushrooms, chicken, artichokes, spinach, basil, truffle oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anthony's Pizza - $14: Thin crust, crushed red pepper, marinara, oregano, garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Formaggi - $16: Ricotta, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano, basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $14: mozzarella, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Courses
- Ravioli di Fiori - $18: Goat cheese ravioli, San Marzano tomato sauce, brown butter, crispy sage, parmigiano reggiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Rigatoni - $20: Rigatoni, mushrooms, pink sauce, truffle oil, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustica - $30: Baked penne, shrimp, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, speck, smoked mozzarella, rosemary cream sauce, pangrattato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $20: Spaghetti, veal, pork, beef meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, parmigiana reggiano. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Al Forno - $22: Slow braised beef and San Marzano tomato sauce, house made cavatelli, whipped ricotta, toasted pangrattato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $20: Fresh pasta, beef bolognese, mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta from Hell - $20: Tagliatelle, pepperoni, house made Italian sausage, mushrooms, red onion, red peppers, tomatoes, serrano peppers, cream, parmigiano reggiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mezzaluna - $42: Lobster ravioli, lobster, asparagus, mushrooms, brandy, saffron cream sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamberetti - $28: Capellini, jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, spinach, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frutti Di Mare - $38: Squid Ink Pasta, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Calamari, Arrabbiata Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campanelle Pasta - $34: Campanelle pasta, Italian sausage, shaved black truffle, mixed mushrooms, mascarpone cream sauce, parmigino reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Lamb Rack - $58: Herb crusted lamb chops, gratin potatoes, sautéed watercress, Greek yogurt, demi. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $26: Breaded chicken stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, mushroom cream marsala wine sauce, garlic whipped potatoes, asparagus. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $52: Chilean sea bass, garlic whipped potatoes, spinach, white wine, dijon, capers, cream sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetables - $18: Grilled zucchini, asparagus, yellow squash, broccolini, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes, basil pesto, hummus. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig & Scallops - $34: Pan roasted scallops, braised pork belly, cannellini bean ragu, pork jus. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiano - $40: Lightly breaded and pounded veal chop, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, capellini pasta, olive oil, garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filetto Rosso - $62: Prime beef tenderloin, asparagus, garlic whipped potatoes, spinach, tomato, thyme, veal reduction. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistecca di Santo - $120: Premier Domestic Wagyu bone-in 32 oz ribeye, Roasted Potatoes, Broccolini, Garlic Confit. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner
- Chicken Piccata - $24: Lightly pounded chicken scallopini, lemon caper sauce, garlic whipped potatoes, broccolini. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $22: Lightly pounded & Breaded Chicken Breast, Arugula, Tomatoes, red onion, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliata Di Manzo - $56: USDA Prime sliced NY Strip, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Aged Balsamic, Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Braised Cannellini Beans - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Whipped Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttered Asparagus - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ciabatta Bread - $1: Ciabatta Roll with olive oil and sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Peroni - $5: Euro Pale Lager, 5.1% ABV, Italy.
- Franziskaner Hefeweizen - $8: Hefeweizen, 5% ABV, Germany. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hoegaarden - $6: Witbier, 4.9% ABV, Belgium.
- Bud Light - $3: American Light Lager, 4.2% ABV.
- Italian Margarita - $12: El Jimador tequila, lime, simple, orange liqueur, amaretto, muddled basil.
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