Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s)

3 Golden fried risotto balls filed with creamy garlic-parmesan over a basil pesto sauce. Crispy outside, rich and comforting inside.

House-made beef and pork meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, finished with creamy burrata and served with warm focaccia. A signature Italian appetizer and guest favorite in Little Italy Baltimore.

Thinly sliced beef, rolled and stuffed with mozzarella, herbed breadcrumbs, and garlic, lightly seared and served over a bed of fresh arugula with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. A traditional Sicilian-style dish rich in flavor.

Crisp romaine with focaccia croutons, asiago, parmigiano, pickled peppers, and house Caesar dressing. A classic Italian Caesar salad with bold flavor. Add Protein Options: grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fried calamari, braciole, or mahi-mahi.

Lightly fried calamari tossed with diced long hot peppers, finished with fresh lemon and house sauce. A classic Italian seafood appetizer with a perfect crispy bite.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts topped with crispy sous vide bacon, fig jam, and balsamic glaze. Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced.

Grilled baguette topped with sliced beef tenderloin , garlic-herbed cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. A rotating Italian bruschetta inspired by seasonal ingredients.

Shaved Brussels sprouts, cous cous, beets, walnuts, cranberries, and apple cider vinaigrette. A seasonal Italian salad with texture and balance. Add Protein Options: grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fried calamari, braciole, or mahi-mahi.

Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, burrata, pistachios, basil, and basil-infused olive oil. A fresh, bright Sicilian-style salad. Add Protein Options: grilled chicken, breaded chicken, fried calamari, braciole, or mahi-mahi.

Tender house-made eggplant balls served in tomato sauce, topped with creamy polenta and served with warm focaccia. A vegetarian Italian classic with bold flavor and comfort-food appeal.

Our rotating, house-made soup changes weekly and is inspired by classic Italian flavors—slow-simmered, seasonal, and made fresh in-house.

A vibrant lemon bar with a rich, buttery crust, finished with a lightly torched lemon meringue.

Classic Italian tiramisu made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.

5 fluffy cream puffs smothered in a cheesecake mousse and topped with strawberries and crushed Biscoff cookies.

Served two ways: • Fried Cutlet: Breaded chicken cutlet with side salad and fries • Parm Style: Fried chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, served with pasta A classic Italian chicken dinner with modern flair.

Tender lobster-filled ravioli tossed in Tito’s spicy vodka sauce, balancing rich creaminess with a subtle kick of heat. A bold Italian seafood pasta with indulgent flavor.

Pistachio and parmesan-crusted mahi mahi with herbed cous cous, charred purple cauliflower, and beurre blanc. A fresh Italian seafood entrée.

Rigatoni tossed in a creamy pistachio sauce with garlic, basil, fennel, and sausage. Our signature homemade pasta dish loved throughout Baltimore.

Slow-braised short rib served over creamy polenta with roasted carrots and tomato beef jus. Rich, tender, and comforting.

Classic spaghetti with our famous house meatballs and tomato sauce. Traditional, comforting Italian pasta done right.

Classic spaghetti with our famous house tomato sauce. Traditional, comforting Italian pasta done right.

Fresh tagliatelle pasta coated in slow-simmered traditional meat sauce. A rich and authentic Italian classic.

Roasted lamb chops with garlic gremolata, saffron risotto, and Brussels sprouts. A refined Italian entrée full of depth.

Traditional Italian lasagna layered with Bolognese sauce, reggiano béchamel, and pecorino romano. House-made to order.

Ricotta-filled ravioli served in tomato sauce and finished with parmigiano. A simple, elegant handmade ravioli produced right here in Little Italy by the famous Velleggia’s family.