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| - I am a huge Bensonhurst fan. While I've got several nearby "regular" places, such as Tubby Dog and Nellie's, I can happily add this place to my list.
The pizza is fantastic here. They have several styles available, and the ingredients the restaurant uses are tasty and high-quality. My favourite is a Chi Town Classic with double pepperoni: a deep-dish pizza with tons of cheese and sauce that must be eaten with a fork and knife.
The drink selection is pretty decent too, although pricey unless you get a special. The fishbowl-sized Long Island Iced Teas are well worth it though.
If you go, be prepared for a bit of a wait of it's busy. It's not a huge restaurant, but classic pizzas can take a while to make (Chicago-style takes up to 45 minutes, you'll get quoted).
We took a group of 15 there on a Friday night with a reservation of about 4 days notice, and the service was a bit slow - there was quite a wait for both drinks and pizzas. The quality of both the food and the service was a bit below the average for the restaurant. When the manager noticed our party was a smaller than reserved (some of our guests were running late ), he also asked if he could take the extra space for other guests - take that for what you will.
Overall, Bensonhurst is a great restaurant with excellent food. I'd recommend hitting it for lunch or during the week for the best experience. Five stars, despite the less-than-stellar party experience.
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