ABOUT

Located in the heart of Chester,

we have been offering the most authentic and elegant

Italian experience possible since 1992.

WHO WE ARE

Located at 44 Main Street in historic Chester New Jersey. Benito;s Trattoria is easy to get to, we have plenty of parking. We are the only restaurant in the area to bring you the warmth, class, and charm of northern Italy.

Explore the sweet side of superb northern italian cuisine with our collection of freshly prepared pasta dinners, Platters, and desserts. A perfect place for any occasion.

CATERING

We offer a wide selection of Superb Northern Italian Cuisine for your dining pleasure. We cater all types of events - everything from small, intimate get-togethers. Your guests are sure to be impressed when we cater your event!

Party Hosting : up to 100 people

It's time for a party, and Benito's Trattoria is the place to have it! We can host your party of up to 100 people, and you can enjoy the praise. Our superb Northern Italian Cuisine is sure to impress your guests when you have us host your party.

For more information to set up your event, Contact Us.

First Course

Portabello or Caesar

Main Course

Penne Vodka 

(Penne‌ pasta in vodka sauce)

Eggplant Parmigiana

Pollo Marsalla

(Breast of chicken sauteéd with marsala wine and mushrooms)

Coffee or Tea and dessert 

$27

First Course

Tre Colore

Second Course

Penne Vodka 

(Penne‌ pasta in vodka sauce)

Main Course

Eggplant Parmigiana

Pollo Marsalla

Salmone Dijon

(Broiled salmone topped with mustard sauce)

Coffee or Tea and dessert 

$30

First Course

Tre Colore or Portabella

Second Course

Penne Vodka or Marinara

Main Course

Pollo Fiorentina

(Sautéed chicken breast with spinach fontina cheese in a white wine in garlic sause)

Vitello Sorentina

(Veal scaloppini with prosuitto, eggplant, and fontina cheese with light tomato sauce)

Tilapia Picatta

(Fresh tilapia sautéed with capers in a white wine and lemonsauce)

Coffee or Tea and dessert 

$35

First Course

Portabella or Mozzarella caprese

Second Course

Trecolore or Cesare

Third Course

Ravioli Della Casa

(Homemade ravioli with four different cheeses and spinnach in a pink sause)

Pollo Scarpara

(Bonless pieces of chicken with sausage and artichoke hearts in a garlic and white wine sause)

Eggplant Parmigiana

Vitello Della Casa

(Veal scallopini topped with fresh tomatoes, salami, artichoke, mozzarella in a white wine sauce)

Salmone Dijon

Coffee or Tea and dessert 

$40

Dinner Menu

Antipasti (Appetizers)‌

Portobello alla Griglial | 12.95

Portobello mushroom with fresh mozzarella in balasmic

reduction

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Calamari Fritti | 09.95

Fried Calamari served with Spicy Plum Tomate Sauce 

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Mozzarella en Carroza | 12.95

Fried mozzarella served with marinara sauce

Melanzane Rollatini | 12.95

Stuffed eggplant topped with prosciutto, peppers, mozzarella cheese in a pink sauce

Cozze o Vongole Fra Diavolo |13.95

Steamed clams Or mussels in a spicy marianara

Asparagi Parmigiano | 12.95

Fresh Asparagus backed with parmesan cheese

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Mozzarella Carroza | 09.95

Fried Mozzarella served with Marinara Sauce

Frutti di Mare Insalata | 13.95

Cold seafood salad

Mozzarella Caprese | 12.95 

Fresh mozzarella,roasted
red peppers,tomatoes and basil.

Calamari Fritti |13.95

Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

Vongole Oreganata | 12.95

Fresh baked clams

Torte Di Granchio | 13.95

Crab cakes served with a tartar sauce

Insalate (Salads)

Insalata di Mango | 8.95

Mango, strawberries, raisins on baby greens with raspberry vinaigrette

Insalata di Pere | 8.95

sliced pear, walnuts & feta cheese on baby greens with honey mustard dressing

Insalata di Cesare | 8.95

Romaine tossed in traditional Caesar dressing

Insalata di Barbabietola | 8.95

Sliced beets, goat cheese, oranges in a balsamic dressing 

Zuppa (Soup)

Lobster Bisque | 8.95

Stracciatella alla Romana | 8.95

Chicken broth with egg drops and spinach

Scarolo o Fagiolo | 8.95

Escarole & bean OR pasta & bean\

Tortellini en Brodo | 8.95

Cheese tortellini in a chicken broth 

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                                                     (Pasta)‌

    Gluten free and whole wheat upon request

 Capellini, Fantasia  | 20.95

Angel hair, crab meat, broccoli, chopped tomatoes in a garlic and white wine sauce

Gnocchi Gamberetti | 19.95

Homemade potato dumplings with shrimp, asparagus, sun dried tomatoes in a pink sauce

Cavatelli Calabrese | 19.95

Ricotta pasta with sausage, broccoli rabe, cherry peppers in garlic and oil

Linguine Siciliano | 19.95

Linguini pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, spinach & clams in a garlic & oil, touch of tomato sauce

Ravioli della Casa | 19.95

Homemade four cheese & spinach ravioliin a pink sauce

Penne alla Salmone | 19.95

Penne pasta served with fresh chopped salmon, broccoli in a pink vodka sauce

Pappardeile alla Benito | 19.95

Pappardelle pasta with shrimp, Portobello mushroom, roasted peppers in a Cognac sauce

Tortellini Gorgonzola | 19.95

Three color cheese tortelliniwith chopped chicken & peas in a gorgonzola cream sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese | 19.95

Rigatoni pasta tossed in our homemade meat sauce

Pollo (Chicken)

Pollo Dell Amore

Breast of chicken topped with prosciutto, artichoke hearts, eggplant & fontina cheese in a tomato sauce with mushrooms and peas |19.95

Pollo Alla Griglia

Breast of chicken grilled with spinach, chopped tomatoes & shrimp in garlic and oil | 20.95

Pollo a la Crema

Breast of chicken topped with artichoke hearts fontina cheese, black olives, sun dried tomatoes & mushrooms in a light cream sauce | 19.95

Pollo Martini

Thinly pounded chicken coated with parmesan cheese, asparagus, shallots & mushrooms in a white wine lemon sauce |20.95

Pollo Arrosto

Breast of chicken topped with sliced prosciutto and melted gorgonzola cheese | 19.95

Pollo Milanese

Breast of chicken, breaded, topped with arugula, tomatoes, onions & fresh mozzarella cheese |19.95

Pollo Piacere

Chicken as you like it (Francese, Parmigiana, Marsala, or Picatta |19.95 

Vitello (Veal)

Vitello alla Alex

Top round veal, stuffed & rolled with prosciutto, smoked mozzarella & roasted peppers peppers in a cherry wine sauce | 26.95

Vitello della Casa

Veal saucteed with porcini mushrooms & shrimp in a cognac sauce | 24.95

Vitello di Saltimbocca

Veal topped with prosciutto, eggplant, asparagus & mozzarella cheese in a brandy sauce | 24.95

Vitello Caprese

Veal cutlet, served with arugula, tomatoes and red onions |24.95

Vitello Italiano

Veal scallopini with chopped shrimp asparagus in a red sauce |24.95

Altro ( Ohter )

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Grilled Rib eye steak in a peppercirb & brandy sause. | 32.95

Filetto di Carne

Grilled Filet Mignon served over mushroom risotto in a cabernet wine sauce  | 32.95

Parmigiana di Melanzane | 18.95

Skinless eggplant parmesan

                                   D'all Oceano ( From the Ocean )

Tilapia Piccata

Fresh Tilapia fillet with capers in a lemon & white wine sauce | 26.95

Gamberi alla Toscana

Sauteed shrimp, shitake mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes in garlic & white wine sauce | 26.95

Zuppa di Pesce

Mixed seafood (shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels & fish ofthe day) in a spicy sauce | 31.95

Gamberi alla Parmigiana

Breaded shrimp served in a marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese | 26.95

Risotto alla Pescatora

Arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, clams & mussels in a white wine & garlic sauce | 29.95

Salmone alla Digione

Broiled fillet of Salmon served with a Dijon mustard sauce | 26.95

Gamberi& Calamari

Fra Diavolo Shrimp and Calamari over angel hair pasta in a spicy red sauce  | 26.95

We will be happy to accomodate a special order if the ingredients are available!

Lunch Menu

Prima Piatti (Appetizers)

Portabella alla Griglia | 8.95

Grilled Portabella Mushroom with Garlic, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

Calamari Fritti | 9.95

Fried Calamari served with Spicy Plum Tomato Sauce

Mozzarella Caprese | 8.95

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese with Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers and Basil

Cozze Posillipo | 8.95

Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels poached in a Light Marina Sauce

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Vongole Oreganata | 8.95

Baked Fresh Clams

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Mozzarella en Carroza | 08.95

Fried mozzarella served with marinara sauce

Minestrone (Soup)

Misestrone di Verdura | 6.95

Fresh‌ Vegetable Soup

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Pasta a Fagioli | 6.95

Pasta and Beans

Tortellini in Brodo | 6,95

Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Broth

Insalate (Salad)

Insalate Cesare | 6.95

Ceasar Salad for One

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Insalate Tre Colore | 6,95

A Blend of Precious Salad Arugula, Endive & Radicchio

Mista Verde | 5,95

Mixed Green Salad

Farinaci (Pasta)

Linguine con Vongole | 16.95

Linguine with Red or White Clam Sauce

Capelli D'Angelo Toscana | 12.95

Angel Hair Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Arugula and Shitaki Mushrooms in Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and White Wine Sauce

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Farfalle Alla Vodka | 13.95

Bowtie‌ Pasta in a Creamy Plum Tomato & Vodka Sauce with Pieces of Chopped Chicken Breast

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Tortellini alla Pana | 12.95

Cheese Tortellini with a Light Cream Sauce

Penne Arrabbbiata | 12.95

Penne Pasta with a Spicy, Fresh Tomato Sauce and a Touch of Ricotta Cheese

Rigatoni Nonna | 12.95

Rigatoni Pasta with a Proscuitto, Chopped Mushrooms and Sweet Peas in a Delicate Pink Sauce

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Linguine Amatriciana | 12.95

Linguini with Proscuitto, Onions and Tomato Sauce

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Rigatoni Pomodoro | 12.95

Rigatoni Pasta with Plum Tomato and Basil Sauce

Melanzane alla Parmigiana | 13.95

Skinless Eggplant Parmigiana

Carne (Meats)

Pollo Piacere | 13.95

Chicken‌ Parmigiana - Francese - Marsala or Piccata

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Pollo Fiorentina | 13.95

Sauteed‌ Chicken Breast with Spinach, Fontina Cheese in a White Wine and Garlic Sauce

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Pollo Scarpara | 13.95

Boneless Pieces of Chicken Breast with Sausage and Artichoke Hearts in a Garlic and White Wine Sauce

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Petto Di Pollo Cesare | 12.95

Grilled Chicken Breast Served Over Ceasar Salad

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Petto Di Pollo Trecolore | 12.95

Grilled Chicken Breast Served Over Arugula, Endive and Radicchio Salad

Vitello Toscana | 16.95

Veal‌ Scallopini with Shitaki Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Shrimp, Garlic, Basil and White Wine

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Vitello Fiorentina | 16.95

Veal Scallopini Sauteed with Spinach, Fontina Cheese and White Wine

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Vitello Piacere | 16.95

Veal Parmigiana - Francese - Marsala or Piccata

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Vitello Caprese | 16.95

Pounded Veal Cutlet topped with Fresh Chopped Tomatoes, Arugula and Bermuda Onion

Pesce (Fish)

Gamberi Toscana | 18.95

Shrimp Sauteed with Sundried Tomatoes, Shitaki Mushrooms and Fresh Basil in a Virgin Olive Oil and White Wine Sauce

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Gamberi Francese | 18.95

Shrimp Sauteed with Lemon and White Wine Sauce

Gamberi Aglio e Olio | 18.95

Shrimp with Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic

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Calamari Fra' Diavolo | 17.95

Fresh Squid with a Spicy Marinara Sauce Served over Linguini

Risotto (Rice)

Risotto alla Frutti di Mare | 19.95

Imported Arborio Rice with Shrimp, Clams, Mussels and Squid in a White Wine Sauce

Risotto Tre Funghi | 19.95

Imported Arborio Rice with Porcini, Shitaki and Domestic Mushrooms in a Cognac Sauce with a Touch of Cream

Lunch Special

15.95 

Soup Salad Course

Tortellini Soup

Straciatella Soup

Ministrone Soup

Caesar Salad

Mixed Green Salad

Tre Colore Salad

Entree

Farfalle Vodka

Penne Arrabiata

Linguini in Garlic & Oil

Rigatoni Marinara

Eggplant Parmigiana

Chicken Parmagiana

Chicken Francese

Chicken Marsala

Veal Parmigiana

Veal Marsala

Fish Special

Salmon or Tilapia | 17.95

Dessert Course

Coffee or Hot Tea

Homade Dessert

Address:

44 Main Street Chester NJ 07930

Telephone:  

+1.908-879-1887

Email:

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