Star Bene Inc

We live down the street by Sunny Cove Beach and we have watched Star Bene (our neighborhood gem) change ownership a few times. Sergio and his wife took over the restaurant along with a partner - The partner is now gone (good thing- the negative things that were happening to the restaurant seemed to disappear when she did) - The restaurant is back on track! From the moment we walk into the restaurant we are greeted by one of the owners, from that moment on the food, service, ambiance is great! The prices have been lowered and the food is great for the price. The past negative reviews were when the other owner was there and honestly this restaurant is a restaurant that everyone needs to check out again! Our dinners have been excellent! We are thrilled to see that the hard work and dedication that the owners have put into this restaurant is paying off! I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant - I consider myself a ""foodie"" and this is a restaurant not to be missed! The specials are not to be missed! Pros: Service, Food, Prices Cons: Can't think of any more

we had been to star bene a few years ago and had a fairly good meal......although i remember noticing that it was expensive......last week, when i saw the menu, i was surprised at the rise in the prices, but i figured they might be getting better......the tasty bread came with a lovely plate of roasted garlic, marinated sundried tomatoes, and olives (all chopped)......my salad was dissapointing.....the lettuce was rather coarse and the dressing too sharp. ive had better salads in cafes.....my main course was a veal canneloni......the filling was actually unseasoned and bland....like veal and ricotta mixed together in a bowl......the pasta was delicate though, and the simple sauce was good.....but the filling got worse with each bite....i actually felt ill that night Pros: charming place...friendly service Cons: food quite ordinary for such high prices more

Can honestly say, worst dining experience I've had yet! Service was horrible, food even worse and then the bill came. Pros: Cool location Cons: everything else more

The food is great,so tasty,nice presentation...and the dessert..hum...home-made.. Pros: great from beginning to end Cons: had to go home with no left overs more

I really liked the food here the first few times I went. Then one night I went with a friend. We were dressed casually, and on a tight budget. They sat us in the back and the waiter did not greet us, just handed us menus. Since we weren't ordering wine, we became personae non-grata. Pros: decent food Cons: marginal service more

Great atmosphere with Italian music, must try the homemade gnocchi. Loved the fresh bread and that dipping sauce was to die for, service was attentive and good wine list also. Pros: food was great, freindly staff Cons: parking is across the street more