As an Italian living in NY, I generally cringe at Little Italy's overpriced mediocre food served by faux-charming waiters who insist on calling me ""Bella"". Although there was a hint of this tourist-trap stereotype at Benito's, I admit that I was pleasantly surprised by their stuffed artichokes. These little babies tasted pretty authentic, which I never would have expected. The manicotti were another story though; the dish reminded me of what we were served at my college cafeteria. The sauce was especially disgusting - it tasted like jarred Ragu.
Pros: artichokes!
Cons: screaming baby
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