After spending some time at Benvenut Al Sud last night while some of the people I was with wanted some drinks, we figured why not come back today and give this place a try for some lunch. After standing around and looking at the menu a bit we were seated and handed menus and quickly placed our orders. The inside of this place is massive and features two different seating areas, a state, and a full bar (seriously massive). We all ordered our meals and after about 15-20 minutes or so the food started coming (very fast for the 8 people in my party). I ended up ordering the lemon chicken (the Italian name is slipping my brain) and it was pretty good for what it was, not something that would have me wanting more. My main issue comes with the side dishes and that's what is really dragging the experience down. I ended up ordering a side of French fries which another member of my party also ordered. He got his French fries at the same time the meals were served, while mine came roughly 40 minutes later after 2 reminders. Another member of my party never got the broccoli he ordered and when he realized that it was too late and we needed to leave for a tour. The French fries were fantastic, I'll give them credit for that. However I watched them serve 3 other tables French fries who all showed up after us, and even after we reminded them so I'm not really sure what the issue was.
Overall, the food here was pretty good, the bartender working the first night was great, and the building itself is pretty massive. While the experience ended with mixed feelings, i can't say I would never come back. read more