This cozy small Italian restaurant is something anyone visiting or living here should try. This…read moreplace had a very warm atmosphere in the inside with only a few table but luckily it wasn't too busy when me and my girlfriend came by. From the looks of it, there are many locals who show love to this place because everyone seemed to know everyone which was a nice thing to know. Our waiter was very nice, I forget her name but she was such a nice lady. The food was amazing. You start off with a sliced bread thats warm straight from the oven and is presented to you with a secret homemade sauce that was super delicious. If you love garlic like myself, you will be scraping that sauce till its gone. We got the calamari to start with and share and I think that was the best calamafi I've ever consumed. I usually dont like the firm texture and fishy flavor of some calamari but this was super tender and super flavorful without the fishiness. A really great starter to share. We each got out own dishes and I got the Frutti di Mare. This dish was super flavorful and exactly what I wanted from a seafood pasta. Their mussels were HUGE though so I got kinda turned off from that (just a personal thing). Everything else was amazing and you also get a choice of soup or salad before your main entree which is a great format for eating. My girlfriend got the Pasta Gabriella and it was a VERY large portion. She said it was good but we both agreed there was a very strong bell pepper flavor. If you love bell peppers definitely get this pasta. Overall we had a great experience here and would love to come again!!

Came here to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, grandparents, and brother and booked a reservation…read morethe day before. Thank goodness they had space for the 5 of us! First of all, our waiter was so sweet and attentive. My grandparents have some dietary restrictions, but they were very accommodating and helpful when picking something they could eat off the lunch menu. We were first served bread which was warm and delicious with the marinara. We ordered Prosciutto for our appetizer which was very tasty. Can't ever go wrong with this plate. I ordered the chicken pesto with a tomato bisque soup. The soup was delicious! My mom who ordered a salad split it with me because she's never tried that soup and found it super tasty. The chicken pesto was more on the tomato-ey side but yummy nonetheless. The portions were huge so I had to take it to go! Such a cute place to bring your family or a date to!

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Benicia. The food is authentic, delicious and plentiful…read more I just returned from Italy where we had a wonderful pasta. But this equals all that I had there. Highly recommend.

If you like Venticello's in Benicia you'll like Palmeros as well. They're sister restaurants! I…read morethink of Venticello's as the older sister. A bit more refined. Palmeros is more casual and fun. The younger sis. A lot of their menu items are the same. So if you live closer to Palmeros and don't want to deal with downtown Benicia parking or driving as far it's a great option to consider. Of the menu items that differ Palmeros offers pizza and calzones. They also do not offer some of the more high end Venticello's dishes like the steak. Palmeros does not offer brunch. I like that Palmeros has a special menu. We tried the butternut squash ravioli from there. Delicious! The dessert menu is the same and even the bread and accompanying dip was probably the same. Service was prompt and friendly! The location is a lot more casual. You're in the same plaza as a gas station. So it's a more low key meal. The only negative I have is I noticed the front door was opened the entire time. I can see us coming back here for a quality Italian dinner!

Baxters do NOT disappoint!! We started out with mimosas. I…read morecan't remember exactly what flavor we ordered, but it was absolutely refreshing and smooth. The shrimp and grits had the perfect down home New Orleans taste in every bite! Once again, the staff was knowledgeable, welcoming, and kind.

Baxters is an elevated dining experience located in downtown Benicia. Our service was exceptional,…read morefrom the moment we walked in until the end. The ambiance is classic and intimate with the bar and restaurant in the front and a speakeasy in the back. The food was delicious. We started with sunrise mimosas and Brussels sprouts and then ordered the shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, and croissant French toast for the entrees. Even though we were full, we couldn't resist trying the banana pudding for dessert and it was truly worth the extra calories! Amour was very personable, attentive, and provided great recommendations on the menu. Kevin and Kenneth wished us a happy Mother's Day and gave us a little insight into their story. The staff made our Mother's Day brunch special and I'm looking forward to coming back to explore the dinner menu.

Tonight I'm having cream of Mishroom soup and one of my go to chicken strips and fries.... Have I…read morementioned the fries??? I love steak fries and they do them perfect here! Service is Quik n friendly I feel welcome and valued ....As a former drinker and barfly, I always enjoy the "din " of a bar and this spot always has an energy that makes it a classic! My favorite restaurant in BENICIA....

Went for lunch around 11:30 without rezervations last Friday and was able to be able to be seated…read moreright away. Dining area filled up fast. When i went to the restroom in the bar area noticed that there were a lot of tables and they were full or Server was very friendly. Food was delicious. Husband had the fish and chips with slaw. It said it was spicy slaw but he didnt find it spicy and the bite I tasted wasn't. I had the dip and it was good. I would like to try it another time to try their deserts.

I eat here often. The food is consistently good! I adore the staff and the locals are…read moreentertaining. They have been coming here for years! And it's wonderful to hear stories and feel the warmth from the patrons. Gabby is amazing! The wine selection is vast and Gabby always selects the best wine pairing for your meal. I cannot say enough good things about this special restaurant. Thank you Gabby and Team!

While we thoroughly appreciated the stained glass windows, rustic charm, and history of the…read morebuilding itself, the overall impression the lack of service help available provided was insufficient. Our server was doing her best on her own for the entire establishment and we respected her situation. The Gabby's Jolt was merely strong and seemed to be missing ingredients listed on the menu. We had ordered the stuffed mushrooms appetizer which was tasty, the filet mignon entree and halibut entree ( of which we told the server we'd like to have a glass of white wine to accompany it but had to wait until the entree was nearly cold to receive it). We ate two servings of bread an do bitter while we waited for the entrees. The filet was tender and seasoned well in addition to being cooked a bit over medium, had a large portion of spinach and mashed potatoes, and came with the same red wine reduction sauce as the mushrooms which we found a bit odd. The minutely seasoned halibut has to have been the tiniest piece of fish we've ever seen served and only had six small potato quarters and like 6-7 stalks of asparagus with it. Overall, we ate everything because of the small halibut entree, but will most likely not return. I suggest the owners have more than one server on a Friday night, For everyone's sake.

Great pizza. To go only. Very good service. Staff was friendly and helpful…read more I will go back next time I'm in town.

Sadly a bad experience. Ordered a pie of sausage &…read moremushrooms. This is what was delivered. I sent them an email and 3 days later no reply from them.

"You know that eggplant was very good. Everybody out, I got eggplant on my mind. Costanza get me…read morecouple of those calzones right now, Pronto! Move out, Big Stein wants an eggplant calzone.... Must have one, everybody out!" -George Steinbrenner, Seinfeld The D'Alo Family has been feeding us since the 90's... Starting with Giuseppe & Rosa at La Spaghettata in Pinole to Angelo & Gerry at Tratorria La Siciliana on College Ave and Argodolce on Shattuck. Then Angelo's spot in Danville, Isola Osteria. Now enter Julia and The Sicilian. da Scene: Sometimes the universe just aligns... months ago we went to Crockett looking for BBQ and the joint was closed. Rick saw me peeking through the window and told me to come back in a few weeks for Italian. Fast forward and we show up Super Bowl Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to find a familliar face in Julia, didn't know this was her joint! Beautiful space, high ceilings, family-style/community tables, furnishings were warm and welcoming. da Grub: Starting with a bottle of Nero and very familiar bread with olive oil and spices... nod to Rosa of course! 1st course was the Caponata & toasted rounds - FANTASTIC, hope they retail that along with the Olive oil. Pasta course went with the Penne Norma... yes more eggplant, and it was quite tasty! Did 2 Secondi plates, beef w/peas and pork w/ roasted potatoes... homey, rustic goodness. Finished with espresso and pistachio torta. da Service: Admittedly, we're biased. From Julia's sharp and real wit to her partner's down to earth presence (a local boy like myself from Oahu) you CAN go home again. Felt like having family dinner elevated but not pretentious. Dishes were paced well allowing us to enjoy, not rushed. Take a step into Crockett for a rustic, comfy experience... I hope to see some specials to keep things interesting. Cent'Anni!!

This food is so legit & fresh and has plenty of proud garlic. This is our local favorite now…read more Julia, , our waitress & lady owner is so friendly & knowledgeable about her mommas favorite recipes. She was so enthusiastic and genuine in her care & love of people. The type one loves to see successful. We can hardly wait to try more menu items. And the decor is open, clean, eclectic.

The wife and I went back again today. We had lunch in the restaurant. I ordered the Calzone again,…read morestill great! She ordered a small pizza, half combo and half a new chicken with a spicy kick. The owner brought out a larger a larger Pizza as a surprise and said it should cover dinner too. Wow! Incredibly friendly. The pizza was great for lunch and yes, dinner too. This is really a great spot and the food is great.

The food is hands down outstanding. Pricing has gotten a little out of hand. Customer service,…read morehorrible. The salad bar is $11 for ONE trip. Wouldn't even allow me to put a quarter sized amount of ranch on my plate for pizza. They used to offer cups for your salad dressings. Now they charge. Such a shame. Staff was rude and checked out. Literally spent $60 and couldn't even get a ranch cup. If you have a customer dining in and spending that amount of money, and got the One trip salad bar surely you could humble yourself for a ranch cup. And no, you haven't always charged for the ranch cups. There was a time where the salad bar was absolutely phenomenal and the ranch cups were on the side so you could fill Maybe. It's the new ownership.