Benvenuti in Stockport

Don't expect canned beer being served in a restaurant 😔

This was our first time here would definitely go again try it it's well worth it

Went for a 50th..really friendly and pleasant staff...excellant food..and will deffo be going again..

Excellent Italian restaurant, good food

One night I went into the restaurant a bit late and they served us.

I had a wonderful dining experience at your restaurant recently. From the warm welcome to the attentive service and delicious food, every detail was impeccable. It's clear that your team takes great pride in ensuring guests have a memorable experience, and I truly appreciate the effort. Please extend my thanks to the entire staff for making my visit so enjoyable. I look forward to dining with you again soon. Thanks 🙋‍♀️👍

Been coming here for 25 years, never ever had a bad meal. A beautiful family run Italian Restaurant, the Caprese Salad is a personal favourite! We also had the pleasure of meeting Phil Foden who was dining here the last time we visited. Love this place.

Absolutely stunning. Top quality, authentic food, extremely reasonable prices, outstanding service and an all round, genuinely lovely experience from start to finish. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Wonderful place with real food. Would eat here any day. Almost did since it was close to the hotel. It may be a little more expensive than fast food but would rather pay more for decent food than sloppy stuff any day. If you pass by give this place a go :).

I absolutely love this place, great food and friendly staff. I recommend the ribs for starters the rest you will enjoy!

Had a meal recently at your restaurant the food was very good. My only criticism is I think your serving staff don't ask the diners if they enjoyed their food and chat to diners. Also they come to your table put cutlery ect but don't say excuse me when they come between you and the next diner

Incredible food fantastic atmosphere and great service

Such a special little place. A friendly welcome, with excellent table service and banter. The food was absolutely delicious and catered for all dietary requirements. Lovely decor and car parking too! A place you must visit!

Shockingly poor food quality. Pizza bases were awful. Left 95% of it. Will never return. Everyone else in our group had a similarly poor experience.

Shockingly poor quality food. Pizza base absolutely terrible, would never go again.

Great experience out for a friends birthday, staff were lovely one female member of staff in particular went out of her way to compliment our hair, put a smile on all our faces. Food was great staff are lovely X

Tried to book a 7pm table for four, however we were told that they only take bookings for five or more. We turned up and after a few minutes we were showed to a table. We ordered drinks which were quite expensive, £5 for a small beer, and as it was quite busy it took a while for our food orders to be taken. For a starter I asked for garlic bread and cheese, I was expecting a lump of bread and a piece of cheese. What they brought was garlic bread the size of a dinner plate with melted cheese on top, very nice but too much. I had the Lasagne which was really nice. The staff were very pleasant and attentive.

Been going for years, great food, service is always excellent, very reasonable pricing. It's the only Italian restaurant I like and would recommend.

You don't put Parmesan on a Sorrento. Great pizza!

The food was absolutely shocking worst Italian I've ever had

Super food, super service. Love the cannelloni it's the best.

My Lasagne was cold in the middle and piping hot on the outside. For £15 I expect better. Sorry guys but I won't be back now. Oh and it was meant to be my Birthday meal. So thanks for spoiling it. Robert.

Booked a group booking with walking group excellent value.

All is perfect here! Lasagna very good! 🤤 buonissima! Tutto buono! Recommended by a friend and she is not wrong. A fantastic place!! Very kind staff; brautiful person. Thanks you all staff and happy christmas!!!

Very poor quality food and surly staff, very expensive and mushy pasta and hardly any meat in the sauce. Zero atmosphere too

It's been over a year since we last ate at here and I'm glad to say nothing has changed. The service was excellent, the staff were very helpful and polite and the place is like being abroad when your in there. I had the ribs as my starter and garlic bread, which was good advice from the waiter as the sauce with the ribs was excellent. My main was a lasagne which was very nice , seemed to be freshly made infact everything seemed to be freshly made and full of flavour. Thankyou to all who work there.

I love going to Benvenuti, it is a great local Italian restaurant. We go quite often as it is quite close by and has a free car park also, this can get full so if that happens we usually park in hazel grove park and ride. The food is great, we love eating here I'm a big carbonara fan, and the carbonara from Benvenuti is very good and the portion size is also very good, large portions. Prices are reasonable. The Tiramisu for desert is also fantastic and I recommend trying it. The service is also always excellent and the staff very friendly, the only improvement to service would be I do feel it could be a little snappier, we have waited a long time before now for things like the bill. Not a problem at all, just an observation. If in a rush it can sometimes be a negative, and the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. If you like Italian food and friendly service this is the place to go, give it a try you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful food, friendly staff and reasonable prices

Everyone very friendly nothing is too much trouble,

Had a lovely meal with family for mum's 80th

Appalling! Garlic bread,pizza,pasta dishes all the same—cheapest ingredients,highest prices. A truly shocking experience

Excellent service but food wasn't nothing like Italian food. Too much cheese and cream. Too fatty.

Food was excellent but service felt very rushed with serving staff hovering round waiting for us to finish our food.

A great meal, the staff were great with the little one . A great atmosphere in the building whi h made for a good start to the weekend. Thank you

I use to be a regular visitor to this restaurant before moving out of the area. I come back for a family meal and felt disappointed with the service we received. The service all felt very rushed and the waiting staff were stood behind us waiting for us to finish our meal. Drinks prices are also on the expensive side. It's a shame as the food was lovely but the service really let it down.

Used to visit here years ago and would regularly return with different friends! As we had respite we had a spur of the moment visit as we thought we’d encounter the same experience of years ago. We regret this so much. There wasn’t a lot to choose from for vegetarians and what there was didn’t seem that appealing. In the end my husband chose the safe bet of a pizza (£15). It was small but tasty thank goodness. I chose spaghetti bolognaise (£15) which was tasteless and not appetising at all. Presentation was nil. Perhaps basil 🌿 could have added more flavour? 2 very small bottles of beer 330 cl. Yes - £5 a bottle - £10 a pint!!! One very small glass of lime/lemonade £3!!! What a rip off. Soooo sad. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t return. Ps. The staff were very friendly !

Cheesy garlic bread was amazing, especially when paired with the rigatoni arrabbiata pasta. Atmosphere was cozy and intimate. Staff were very attentive - our favourite server was a short guy with curly hair named Tom, he was brilliant when running around with his pepper shaker and Parmesan bowl!

Very disappointed compared to previous visits . Four of my family chose pasta dishes which were all tasteless . My lasagne tasted like a ready meal off a supermarket shelf . We won’t be visiting again unless the quality of their food improves .

Superb food. The carbonate is to die for. Friendly service and a cheerful atmosphere

Food was excellent and the staff are very friendly and welcoming I will definitely be going back.

Lovely food, nice atmosphere been coming here for many years. Always good quality.

Wonderful, family-run Italian restaurant. You are instantly transported to southern Italy when you walk in. The decor is deliberately unchanged from its foundation in 1980 with mementos from across Italy over the last 50 years. The building has space for private functions and an outdoor area which is perfect in summer! The food is lovely with dishes from across Italy, including the family’s native Muro Lucano and the choice of bottled beers and wines are authentically Italian. A truly unique restaurant and a cornerstone of the community where everyone is treated like family.

Loved this place great place to chill

Excellent food and service, authentic surroundings, give this a try you won't be disappointed

Always good food, attentive service.

Lovely place, lovely people but really really poor food unfortunately.

Lovely food, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, attentive service

Birthday party Sunday 4th December very welcoming owner and staff, good food at reasonable price and most of all made a wheelchair husband feel comfortable.

We hadn't been for many years but were pleasantly surprised at the pleasant experience we had. We'll definitely be going again.

Great atmosphere and very attentive staff! Superb food

My 1st time of coming here and omg the food is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, the restaurant is very clean, tidy and very welcoming the staff are brilliant. The food is very yummy and filling. 100% coming back

Went here a couple of weeks ago and will definitely be back. Had the ribs to start and calzone for main and were both very nice. Staff also polite and attentive with no feeling of you being rushed. Would recommend.

The food quality was well below par. The place was nice and there was a nice buzz.

We have been coming here since 1983. We always enjoy our visit.

We all enjoyed a family meal, the food and drink very good indeed thanks The ambience and team working there helpful and friendly Thanks

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Benvenuti - the atmosphere has never changed! Decor like an authentic Italian restaurant with quirky objects scattering the walls. Staff were exceptionally friendly and could accommodate our requirements. Gave good recommendations and attentive. The food was wonderful. The rib sauce was to die for and the meat just fell off the bone. We had a range of main courses and everyone enjoyed their meal particularly the Benvenuti Pizza dipped in the sauce!! Nothing was too much for the staff and our children had a great time. Will definitely return.

Sadly a poor experience. Benvenuti used to be our favourite Italian but service was poor and food pretty bland. Garlic bread was not garlicky and was very oily. Food wasn't hot and waiter was quite abrupt! Won't be returning .

Food and service were excellent.....a really great evening .....👍👍👍

Food lovely and excellent service 👏

Starters we good, ribs were sooooooooo good. Garlic bread was tasty but on a factory mass produced pizza base, the kind you get from Iceland or Dr Oetker. Pizzas were genuinely horrific, using the same frozen type of pizza base as the garlic bread. Cardboard. Everything else looks authentic Italian, but no authentic wood fired or otherwise pizza in sight. I cannot stress how poor the pizzas were, the person who makes the pizzas must have the easiest job in the restaurant and has clearly never seen an authentic Italian pizza. Pizzas were the price as Piccolino, and more expensive than Pizza Express - both of which are authentic wood fired and rustic. We ordered 4 pizzas and it was not value for money in the slightest. Salad was lazy, 1970's style, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions. No rocket in sight. If you want to taste some of the best ribs ever go to Benvenuti. If you love ASDA / Iceland / Lidl pizzas go to Benvenuti. Service was great, wine was fine. Come on Franco, you know better than this - have a word with the pizzaiolo!

They were the worst pizzas we had in a restaurang. The pizza dough was a frozen one that you can buy in any shop. As an italian i would be ashamed to serve such piza..

Been here lots over the years and been very happy unfortunately this was probably my last time. We came for my dads birthday party of 7, initially order process was good, starters were nice and so was the steak. My daughter and I had salmon pasta, hardly any salmon in the dish. My daughters bf had chicken hardly any veg or chips on the plate she had to ask for their attention on this. Ordered 2nd round of drinks and was given a can of coke without a glass and and a bottle beer without a glass, i am not being awkward but when going in a lovely restaurant id say you have a glass. There was plenty of young staff just seem to be hanging around looking at tables but not actually doing anything and didnt seem to have a friendly approach, maybe some more training needs to be done here. So my overall view was very disappointed when spending a lot of money you do want the best of service.

I had my 50th birthday party here it was so good, I also had my retirement party here last night. Franco and all the staff made it a very special evening, the food as ever was excellent. The best Italian restaurant in Stockport. Franco couldn’t do enough for us all, nothing was too much trouble for the 45 guests. Thank you so much to all the staff who made it a truly memorable evening.

The menu is extensive albeit fairly standard options they could do with offering specials as an option Overall the group of 9 were satisfied and the service was excellent

Had heard great things about the restaurant so though we would try it out. There were 6 adults in our party. The food was very basic overall. I ordered pizza at £14 and was extremely disappointed with it. It was not fresh dough but a shop bought one, it was thick, dense and hard to cut with a knife. The lasagne had some meat in it and a white sauce with barely any cheese or flavour. The bread served with the starters was not crusty bread but basic bread. Sorry to say but I would not recommend this restaurant.

Lovely food, great price and the staff are very kind and helpful. Made baby plates for my 13 month old who loved the spaghetti! Plenty of space and great atmosphere, will be returning 😀

My family have been coming here for over 30 years and it has always been fantastic. I always request a meal at Benvenuti as my birthday gift from my parents and I am never disappointed. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious, it will always be my favourite restaurant.

Came here a few weeks ago for an anniversary dinner and was blown away by both the food and the service. Will definitely return. Bruschetta for starter is especially tasty!

Lovely meal. Grand service. Pleasant atmosphere.

Fantastic as always and staff brillint

Always great food, nice atmosphere and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

Great place to eat. Lovely food always cooked fresh and the friendly atmosphere is always lovely. Definitely recommend going here to eat

Great customer service. Ordered a takeaway and collected. Was always a bit unsure about collecting a delivery as the takeaway is on a busy junction. I realised there is parking through the archway to the left of the restaurant.

Superb, very good Franco and the team!

Very disappointed with some staff didn't seen to know what they were doing , alcohol was served from a can (ridiculous prices for cans ) asked 2 separate people for the bill waited 20 minutes for it ,food was good though

Best Italian by far in Stockport. Lovely atmosphere, amazing staff and superb food. We go there frequently.

Excellent meal, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Very friendly staff and a great night. Recommended....*****

Extreme busy on a Sunday evening. Very noisy inside. Food was too salty for my liking but ok, my husband liked his meal. Staff were pleasant, but obviously very rushed off their feet. As we were finishing a waiter took my daughters meal away so we felt very rushed. I think they like you in and out quickly. Definitely wouldn't recommend for a romantic evening but with friends or family then fine.

Wonderful meal for special birthday event!

Another lovely visit. Attentive friendly staff, lovely food with a traditional Italian home-cooked feel. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

Is not at all Italian restaurant,really disappointed,it was like a fast food place.Do not go there!!

My brother and I grew up in HG and often visited Benvenuti’s as teenagers, we’d not been for over 20 years but last night did not disappoint. Service was attentive, food was good quickly but the quality was amazing. We will definitely be venturing there again soon.

The food is do die for tastes like I'm back in Italy 🇮🇹 very good portions lovely brucetta staff were very good 👍a glass of wine is to expensive overall very good

It was my friends graduation meal but my baby was tired and fussing so needed to take her home before the food was ordered but whilst chef sorted everyone's meal the waiter himself cooked mine for delivery in less than 10 minutes so I could take my daughter home, amazing food and amazing service! Highly recommend!

Everything for a lovely evening: friendly attentive staff, a lovely atmosphere and gorgeous food.

Lovely food , lovely staff, just a lovely restaurant

What a lovely evening, my husband and myself Was in for early doors. Meet by the owner himself (Ged) and shown to table of our choice, by the radiator ( much needed on a cold December evening) We chose are pre dinner drinks then the menu came . No rush ,just relaxing and taking in the ambiouns. We know from passed experience the dishes are excptanably large ,this in mind we ordered garlic bread with tomato topping, spare bbq spare ribs to share, both ordered the canaloni. Not to be disappointed it was amazing. No room for desert so we ordered 2 Irish coffee. The coffee is great on its own but as an Irish, different level. When we asked for the bill, the lady incharge Geds wife was so hospitable and offered us a Christmas drink on the house . She also arranged for the taxi to take us home. Thank you for your kind hospitality and great food. See you soon, happy customers 😊 Will be back soon, will recommend you as always to our family and friends.

It was around 2 years ago when I visited with my boyfriend. This was the most awful experience we had ever had at a restaurant, we were seated by the door to which the waiters came back and checked we were still sat there every few minutes, I'm guessing this is due to us being a young couple but we were made to feel extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed as though we were not going to pay and do a runner! I have never felt so angry and upset while having a meal. I would definalty not be going back and will not be recommending to anyone either.

Again another fantastic night from all the Team. What I love most apart from the friendly family atmosphere you are not rushed as is the case with most restaurants. We have been coming here for over 20 years celebrating all special events. I think that speaks volumes.

Lovely food and brilliant service, can't fault it.

Eaten here for years and always had a lovely meal. Took friends tonight for the first time they loved it and it will become a regular for them.

Absolutely brilliant as usual. We go for birthdays and special occasions and always have great food. The staff are all 1st class and very friendly. Cannot fault.

Good food, good atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Been here a few times over the years. This was an evening to celebrate my mum and dads anniversary, had a fabulous evening service was exceptional and food just as gorgeous. One pointer you cant book a table but Franko made it clear over the...

Lovely food with lovely friendly staff serving it. Good atmosphere

You want authentic Italian food, atmosphere and welcome, in the heart of Stockport? Get yourself down to Benvenutis. A family run Stockport Institution.

Good family restaurant with great pasta dishes. Servers were prompt and the place was well organised for social distancing.

Food not as good as it used to be

Great traditional italian food from a family run restaurant

Not good at all :( Very disappointed, rude management not a nice experience at all