Benvenuti Ristorante

4.5

730 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

To share our love and passion for Italian cooking, Benvenuti Ristorante (formerly know as Salvatore Ristorante) features exceptional traditional Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment with local, sustainable, organic ingredients, an extensive list of Italian and Californian wines, a full bar and a robust cocktail program.
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Tue-Thur & Sun 4:30pm-7:30pm Dinner: Tue-Su 5:00pm-10:00pm
Phone number
(925) 932-2828
Website
http://benvenutiwc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
From an office meeting a a few to a corporate conference of many, we have menus for every occasion and dietary preference.
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private events and cocktail parties during lunch and/or dinner hours upon request and based on availability.Please contact us or visit our website for samples of our menus that can be customized for your special event.
Private party contact
Angela Alagna: (925) 932-2828

Location
1627 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Lincoln and Civic Ave
Parking details
The First Republic Bank at the corner of N. Broadway and Civic Drive is allowing all Benvenuti diners to park at their lot at no cost after 6pm. Walnut Creek Library parking garage offers metered parking on the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln. Also there is a metered parking lot behind Benvenuti that is accessible only threw North Main St.
Public transit
14 min walk from Walnut Creek BART StationThe 4 take exit Locust St/Bonanza StThe 21 take exit N California Blvd/Bonanza St
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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730 Reviews

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FoodFairy
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good, as always. Our waitress had an aloof presence, although at the end she sent us a complimentary birthday dessert. Everyone else were warm & wore big smiles, including the hostess, manager and the assistant who maybe a bus person and got us the extra plates (our waitress said yes then disappeared for a long while so we had to ask the assistant), grated the cheese, offered the dessert menu ...etc. always friendly with a warm hearty smile... 10 STARS for everyone except our waitress who's earned just a 3.5 stars from us.
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Lastminutediner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Neighborhood Gem: Located across from the Walnut Creek Library, Benvenuti feels like a hidden gem, and after at least a dozen lovely meals there, I consider it a "go to" for both spontaneous and special meals. The small bite Gnocchi melts in your mouth, garlic bread is hot and cheesy, lighter fare is available and the Caeser Salad is perfect with just the right blend of flavors. If you like seafood, try the Sole -- moist, tender and yummy. My husband enjoys their Veal dishes. There is a full bar and the dessert menu includes a light, fluffy lemon cake -- not to be missed.
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BarbaraN
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Benvenuti is a restaurant I choose again and again. The people are warm, the service is great, and the food is very good--very consistent. They have my favorite drink anywhere--Sal's Limonata--always a treat. We have subscription theatre tickets at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek and we always go to Benvenuti before theatre. I often order the sole, which is made very well, with vegetables and a pasta underneath. Benvenuti also has a great happy hour with wonderful appetizers and small plates you can order during the week. I definitely recommend it.
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RobertD
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is spectacular! My sister introduced my husband and me to it years ago when it was in San Francisco. Angela has since moved it to Walnut Creek, and though we had not been there since that move, we have now been back four times and loved it each and every time! Everything is spot on, and delicious. Angela makes all of the desserts herself, and her chef is terrific. The wait staff, bussers and everyone and everything else is perfect. We will be back as many times as we can over the next several years. We were there on Saturday, 7/6/19, and already are wishing we could go back again. Lovely place for romantic dinners, family dinners, group dinner and the bar is fine, too. Great cocktails. Robert DeSantis & Lon Vasquez
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altoby
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
we had reservations for four seniors. The table was ready upon arrival but when we were seated it was very noisy. The waiter and staff were kind enough to put together two small table outside for us where we enjoyed wonder food drink and conversation. The waiter had been there only one week but was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a very good evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, and excellent service!
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MalcolmH
San Francisco
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Returned to this place for the first time since it was closed and renovated. The new vibe is much more modern and suited to downtown Walnut Creek. The greeting was wonderful and we felt right at home. Our server was there previously and she was just perfect in her manner and level of service. My wife's cocktail was not to her liking and it was whisked away and replaced with one that was just right. The portions are large, very well presented and served really hot........something I wish other restaurants would do. We had to share the Tiramisu for dessert and it was homemade and plenty for three people. Prices are good and they only charge $15 for wine corkage.....must be the lowest in Walnut Creek! We all took home food for lunch the following day and we will be back soon.
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LarryB
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great open setting. The wait staff was super attentive and our waiter took his time to answer our questions about some of the dishes. The food was fresh and delicious, great portion. Will be our go to Italian restaurant
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SJain
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly place. We loved the food and the service was great especially friendly was our waiter Josephine. We highly recommend this to anyone who wants to try authentic Italian cuisine with Sicilian influence.
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Foodie
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine. Impeccable service. Best italian in walnut creek.
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Benvenuti Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

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1627 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln and Civic Ave
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Tue-Thur & Sun 4:30pm-7:30pm Dinner: Tue-Su 5:00pm-10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The First Republic Bank at the corner of N. Broadway and Civic Drive is allowing all Benvenuti diners to park at their lot at no cost after 6pm. Walnut Creek Library parking garage offers metered parking on the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln. Also there is a metered parking lot behind Benvenuti that is accessible only threw North Main St.
Public transit
14 min walk from Walnut Creek BART StationThe 4 take exit Locust St/Bonanza StThe 21 take exit N California Blvd/Bonanza St
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://benvenutiwc.com/
Phone number
(925) 932-2828
Catering
From an office meeting a a few to a corporate conference of many, we have menus for every occasion and dietary preference.
Private party facilities
Our restaurant is available for private events and cocktail parties during lunch and/or dinner hours upon request and based on availability.Please contact us or visit our website for samples of our menus that can be customized for your special event.
Private party contact
Angela Alagna: (925) 932-2828

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