Star Bene Incorporated

Food was very good. A little expensive. Staff was attentive a little too much. One girl was removing plates before done. It would have been nice at times to just relax and enjoy and talk.

One of the best Italian dinners I've had in years. The food was amazing, the staff was super friendly, and the dessert from the patisserie bar were light and delicious. This was our first time at the restaurant and we'll definitely be back!

I hadn’t been in a number of years, my recollection was good not great. However I’ve been twice in about the past six weeks and it has been excellent. Everyone is friendly and having a good time, and the fried whitefish in sage butter over risotto is stellar. Homemade bread to boot. Definitely going to start coming here with some frequency!

If you've ever dreamt of the feeling of cruising from Bellagio to Varenna on a ferry on the tranquil summer waters of Lake Como in Northern Italy or sought to find that perfect rebirth of an exquisite gastronomic experience you had while on vacation 20 years ago, look no further. I know it sounds like a lofty goal or an unreasonable expectation. But here, and only here you will find the flavors, wines, sounds, and distinguished service providers of a true Italian family and their hospitality. Oh yeah, and the telltale sign of a well taken care of restaurant, staff, bar, and general hygiene... CLEAN BATHROOMS! Things you won't find; snooty waiters, trash-talking employees, flavorless or cold food and over-priced and over-decorated dishes. ok, The food! I heard they had Pasta Nero di Seppie, squid ink pasta, something most restaurants stay away from because patrons might think its "yucky", tough for them. In fact, it's incredible. My wife and I shared a dish on a cold wet winter night in Venice some many years ago. And like any big fish story, by now, we made this dish out to be the holy grail of seaboard Italian food. so, yes, high expectations. So we made the reservations (highly recommended), and went! We walked in and were sat down quickly, the restaurant was at the end of a moderately busy Friday night. We brought a bottle of red and the corkage was less than most, $15. Our waiter looked over the bottle, made some recommendations on pairing, opened it, offered a tasting pour, and moved forward. We ordered an app, "Burrata, Pomodori e Prosciutto" I must say it was particularly amazing. Fresh and delish Burrata, Prosciutto so thin it's almost see through but rich with flavor. I could have had this for a meal, but 3 of us shared, (i was not happy to share). Our mains: 1. The Ravioli of the day, a walnut and Gorgonzola. So rich and amazing if I had only one Ravioli the rest of my life this might be it! 2. Linguine al' Nero di Seppie, Just as the menu describes it, "Fresh homemade squid ink linguini sauteed with calamari, prawns, mussels, clams, olive oil, garlic, white wine, & chili flakes" Everything good that comes in a shell and more. This paired with a Pinot noir was great. Not too heavy and exactly what we wanted and expected. All the seafood flavors powered through. Also, It was refreshing to know someone can cook the shellfish with such perfect timing and accuracy not to overcook or undercook. 3. Spaghetti Vongole e Pesto, also as its described in the menu, "spaghetti pasta with fresh clams, garlic, white wine, & pesto sauce". So simple but so perfect. In every detail in our dinner, the chef was acutely aware of how the kitchen staff was creating perfection, we could see it from our table. Be it a hot, loud, dangerous and sometimes caustic environment masterful things come out into the expos hands to the tables. Overall this place gets mostly the highest rating from me! ** side note, A lava cake is NOT a Chocolate Souffle'! I'd advise changing the menu name or sticking to the five other amazing Italian desserts.