Benvenutis Ristorante

Benvenuti's Ristorante serves old world Italian food with a new world twist, under Executive Chef Anthony Compagni, who is also a partner. Pasta is handmade in-house each day, desserts are made from scratch every morning, and the menu runs from antipasti and wood-fired pizze to house-made pasta, seafood and prime steaks. Signature dishes include Lobster Fazzoletti, Bistecca di Santo tomahawk ribeye and Spaghetti and Meatballs.

The restaurant has a cellar with more than 250 bottles, one of the largest wine collections in the Midwest, along with handcrafted cocktails. Private rooms called the Wine Room, Glass Room and Red Room are available for intimate dinners, rehearsals and corporate gatherings, and the team also does off-site catering for events like luncheons and weddings. Benvenuti's is on West Main Street in downtown Norman, and it is closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas.