Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s)

4.8
842 reviews

About

Italian Restaurant

Location

Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s)
300 S High St, Baltimore, MD
21202, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
842 reviews
5 stars
751
4 stars
59
3 stars
18
2 stars
5
1 star
9

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers rave about the delicious and authentic Italian food, particularly the meatballs and pistachio pasta.

Service

The staff is frequently praised for their friendly, attentive, and accommodating service, with specific mentions of servers like Tony and Jordan.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as warm, welcoming, and family-oriented, creating a cozy dining experience.

Value

Many reviews highlight the generous portion sizes and overall value for the quality of food and service.

Consistency

While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few customers noted inconsistencies in food quality and service during busy times.
  • RS
    Richard's vacuum store
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Great food. Great service. Had the pork chops. Great pasta also
  • JL
    J Lond
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Phenomenal. Best service, incredible meatballs, smooth to die for sauce. Their focaccia bread is like cake love love love.
  • LM
    lisa m
    Nov 5, 2025
    4.0
    We were welcomed in very genuinely & friendly. Staff was nice, although our waiter wasn't the most attentive, there was a party of 8 that took his time more. The food was hot & tasted good. The cream puff pistachio dessert tasted good but looked like an absolute mess, not sure if that's how it was supposed to look but it didn't look pretty. It's actually more of a dish of pistachio cream with a couple of tiny cream puffs underneath. We'd go back again to try some pasta & chicken parm.
  • RB
    Robert Bliss
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful night everyone was very welcoming, our server Jordan was exceptional. The red sauce will leave you comfortably numb. Iykyk, thanks Benny’s
  • DW
    Dana W-S
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    Benny's knocked it out of the park for our anniversary dinner. We started with the brociole messenesi for the appetizer and my husband ate 5 of the 6 rolls before I could finish my first. He was in heaven. The sangria was refreshing and light. But the star of the show for me was the pistachio pasta. I've never had an italian dish this rich and creamy and with such a unique flavor profile. I swapped out the fennel sausage with chicken because I didnt want pork. But I think it would have been even better had I left it the way Joe Benny intended it. Often times I get a little bored with Italian food because...how many ways can you do mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. The pistachio sauce was like finding buried treasure. I can't express thoroughly how delicious this was. Great portions! I took home half and had the left overs a few days later. It reheated well and tasted just as good. My husband got the crab cake and was really impressed with the amount of lump crab meat, little filling, and perfectly seasoned. I don't eat seafood, but i could imagine anyone coming to Baltimore for dinner would be impressed if this cake landed on their table. Benny's also went out of their way to make it a special experience for us. The waiter Michael was excellent; personable, attentive, and knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and making suggestions. They surprised us with a delicious bread pudding dessert that we shared. Our reservation was for 545 and we were treated to happy hour drink specials, even though we were in the dining room, as well as a discount for dining early! I nearly fell of my chair! The manager came and checked on us as well and wished us happy anniversary. He said that he knew we had lots of choices for dining, and he appreciated that we chose Benny's to celebrate at. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and we left feeling really satisfied in both our bellies and souls! I'm looking forward to returning and trying out more delicious dishes. There was a band setting up as we were walking out, so maybe next time we'll get to enjoy some live music as well. Do yourself a favor and go eat at Benny's.

Frequently Asked Questions About Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s)

What are Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s) regular opening hours?

Benny's is open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturdays, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays.

Does Benny's offer both takeout and delivery services?

Yes, Benny's offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.