Benny's Ristorante

Benny's in Westbury. (March 26, 2013)

Benny's comfortable dining area has a lived-in feel. Fans might say it has developed a patina, in yellow-gold with green accents. (March 23, 2013)

The comfortable dining area has a lived-in feel. Fans might say it has developed a patina, in yellow-gold with green accents. (March 23, 2013)

Benny's in Westbury features an intimate dining room that accommodates small and large parties, as well as a small bar for waiting parties. (March 23, 2013)

Jose Sorto has been executive chef at Benny's for three years and has cooked for more than 20 years. (March 23, 2013)

An appetizer of grilled sausage and broccoli rabe at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

An eggplant rollatini appetizer at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Clams casino at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 26, 2013)

Airy gnocchi accompany a savory, tender, zeppelin-size beef braciola in brown sauce at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Veal Sorrentina, a breaded veal cutlet topped with prosciutto and mozzarella at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Fettucini carbonara at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Tri-color pasta with arugula, radicchio and endive at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

A braised veal shank served with pan jus and risotto at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Rigatoni alla Pugliese, rigatoni with broccoli rabe and sweet sausage at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)

Apple pie, topped with ice cream at Benny's Ristorante in Westbury. (March 23, 2013)