Benito's Ph: 9670 5347 ; 445 Little Collins St, MELBOURNE 3000 www.benitoscafewinebar.com.au Italian, $$ + Open Mon-Wed 7am-10pm Thu-Fri 7am-late; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT Chef Kieran Kilmartin (11-10-10) Owner Quang Nguyen (11-10-10)

Mietta's Review
On bright weekday mornings, Benito's is sun-drenched, the door and window pains cast long shadows over the stone floor and the marble bench, and onto the backs of breakfasters, preparing themselves for what the day holds in store. And that's usually lunch here too! It is hard to remember the end of the city without Benito, but it only opened mid 2003. But because the furnishings are worn just right, the service is familiar and the menu hits the spot, Benito's feels like an old friend. The menu at breakfast and lunch is Italian, and in the early evenings it's antipasto and wine. It is a treat throughout the day, and not surprising, since it is a member of the stable that also owns The Supper Club, The European and Pelican.

Other published opinions

Age Good Food Guide 2012 Score: 12.5/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2010 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13/20

Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 13/20

Age A2 The Good Life Jane Faulkner 20/8/05

Age Good Food Guide 2005 "Since Benito's opened in '02

Age Cheap Eats 2004

Age, Agenda, 2/5/04,John Lethlean

AGFG 2004, score 13/20, excellent breakfasts, excellent bar

Age, Sunday Life, 25/1/04, John Lethlean

Age, A3, 13/11/03, Jane Faulkner

Herald Sun, Sunday Magazine, 5/10/03, Sally Fisher,'This great wine bar and coffee shop always seems full...inside is spacious with booths for intimate chats...the coffee is very good'

Age, Epicure, Restaurants, 8/4/03, John Lethlean