Benito's is great for any meal. Fish, vegetables and salads are always brilliantly fresh and clean, while some of the meat offerings are more authentically Italian than what you get at a lot of places that claim 'Italian' in their name. There is real style to this food- I'm a great fan of the 'lasagne with suckling pork and pesto' that's been a stayer on the menu.

Breakfast is popular, and this might be the best coffee in Melbourne. Our dinner forays have successful also as the management seems to have made a real commitment to Benito's being an evening venue, as well as a daytime one. the staff are always on the ball, friendly and attentive.

The choice of wine is always excellent and varied, drawing on Australian and Italian sources. I've had some stunningly good wine with bottle age at reasonable prices. If doing lunch, be sure to book- it's a small dining area and it gets full most days. Well recommended.

Benito's is great for lunch, offering quality ingredients prepared with care and finesse. Fish, vegetables and salads are always brilliantly fresh and clean, while some of the meat offerings are more authentically Italian than what you get at a lot of places that claim 'Italian' in their name.

Breakfast is popular, and this might be the best coffee in Melbourne. Our dinner forays have not been as suuccessful as lunch as the staff and patrons have been known to show signs of 'fatigue.' Service is usually very good but it can get patchy when the numbers rise. So for a meal, lunch is the best shot.

The choice of wine is always excellent and varied, drawing on Australian and Italian sources. I've had some stunningly good wine with bottle age at very reasonable prices. If doing lunch, be sure to book- it's a small dining area and it gets full most days. Well recommended.