Ristorante da Benito Menu (Update 2025)
Ristorante da Benito, an Italian gem located in Union, NJ, offers a diverse menu filled with delicious options. From their flavorful antipasti selection like Tonno Piccante and Gamberi to their rich pasta dishes such as Pappardelle Carne and Linguine alle Vongole, the restaurant delivers authentic Italian flavors in every bite. Customers rave about the attentive service and classy atmosphere, making it a top choice for celebrations and special occasions. The extensive wine list and decadent desserts further enhance the dining experience, creating a memorable culinary journey. With its gender-neutral restrooms, outdoor seating, and accommodating staff, Ristorante da Benito ensures a delightful dining experience for everyone. Whether you're craving traditional Italian classics or seeking innovative dishes, this restaurant promises a gastronomic delight that will leave you wanting more.
Antipasti
Tonno Piccante
Spicy tuna tartar with seaweed and avocado
Vongole
Little neck clams baked with shiitake & bell pepper, finished with brandy
Proscuitto di Parma
Proscuitto di parma with melon
Pettini Del Mare
Seared sea scallops with radicchio, sliced fennel & orange, toasted almonds, honey & sherry wine vinagrette dressing
Gamberi
Pan seared jumbo shrimp with toasted corn & avocado salad in citrus dressing
Torta di Granchio
Crab cake with homemade tartar sauce, baby mustard greens in a dijon vinaigrette & mustard seeds
Melanzana ai Ferri
Broiled sicilian eggplant, roasted red onions, rucola goat cheese and jersey tomato with reduction balsamic and basil oil
Roasted Peppers
Arugula, olives & capers with mozzarella di buffalo
Pennete Rustica
penne with onion, tomato, & pancetta
Pappardelle Carne
hand cut pappardelle Bolognese
Penne Integrale
whole wheat penne with roasted beets, gorgonzola, & walnuts
Linguine alle Vongole
linguine with clams
Capelli d'Angelo Con Gamberi
Angel hair pasta with shrimp & fresh tomato sauce
Orecchiette
with braised cherry tomato, roasted garlic, basil, chives finished with Parmigiano cheese
Primi
Zuppe
Pasta e Fagioli
pasta and bean soup
L'orzo E Funghi
toasted barley & shiitake mushroom soup
Papa al Pomodoro
san marzano tomato and herbs soup
Insalata del Radicchio
radicchio with golden raisins, toasted almonds & garlic-anchovy vainigrette
Formaggio di Capra
goat cheese & roasted beet salad w/ crispy shallots
Insalate
Secondi
Vitello
veal scallopine served with braised swiss chard, ricotta salata & herb roasted cherry tomato in white wine
Filetto Affettato
sliced filet mignon with fresh herbs, olive oil & vegetables
Pollo Arrostito
roasted free range half chicken with green beans braised in fresh tomato, celery root & rosemary sauce. allow 30. min)
Pollo Ricoperto
lemon glazed free range chicken stuffed with fennel accompanied by wild rice and savoy cabbage
Salmone Selvaggio
slow cooked wild salmon with chick pea cake, dill sauce, & pan fried chick peas topped with cucumbers & cherry tomato salad
Spigola
pan seared wild striped bass over braised beans, marinated in tomato, celery, garlic & fresh herbs
Mushroom Saute
Broccoli Di Rapa
Spinach Saute
Crushed Pot Roasted Baby Potato
with jalapeno peppers