Banchetto Feast

I took my boyfriend there for Father’s Day on Saturday, it was my first time visiting this restaurant. The atmosphere was very nice, the place was clean, waitresses friendly. I was not able to adjust the water temperature in the bathroom and it was very hot. I didn’t really enjoy my watermelon martini, it tasted like cough medicine. Overall we really enjoyed our meal. Would definitely done there again in the near future.

My rating is based on my only dining experience here. I came with a large party on a Saturday to celebrate my daughters 1^st communion. We made reservations and were seated promptly. Our server was great, I think it was Efron, or something close to that, so nice! Their complimentary garlic knots are so good. We had a few hot appetizers to start and everyone enjoyed. Each of us ordered different entrees (I had the chicken Marsala) and we all enjoyed. Overall this was a great experience — good food, awesome service. We are looking forward to coming back!

Expensive. Food so so. Out waiter was snooty. He went on break and Joey took over. Joey was great. But we will not be returning.

My son ordered Mac and cheese. We have had a LOT of restaurant Mac and cheese in the last year. This was the BEST– creamy, not floury sauce, and perfectly done pasta. My husband had fusilli in vodka sauce. Again, the pasta was perfect– al dente. The sauce was very tasty. My friend had yummy tilapia. Very good. Also had a margherita pizza. It Had a tasty crust — but it was a little too saucy for our liking, but still good. The fave at the table was the Mac and cheese, though. Too bad it’s only on the kids menu! We paid lunch prices which were a good deal. The free garlic rolls were amazing, as always! Last, service was good, as always. Very friendly staff.

I gave this place two tries and I am definitely not going back. The food is blah and to say that they are overpriced is an understatement.
So they have three different pricing categories, lunch, dinner, and family value. I can understand the family value costing more because it’s a larger portion (I assume, I’ve never ordered it) but if you order let’s say Penne Vodka, during lunch — before 3PM — it will cost you around ~$ 12 – 15 but after 3 pm for «dinner» that exact same dish will cost you ~$ 25. But fine if the food were good I’d maybe consider it but the food is very bland.
The final straw was that I ordered a shrimp and spinach dish and about 15 – 20 minutes later I had an allergic reaction and my face turned red and blotchy and itchy. Mind you, I am not allergic to anything. It was confirmed that it is something with their food because when I mentioned it to a friend she said three other people that went there had the same issue with having weird reactions to their food.
As a side note, I ate shrimp and spinach several times after going to this restaurant and I was completely fine. Maybe it’s their seasoning? I don’t know but I’m not going back to find out.

Sadly they closed their other location in Westwood which was nearer to my work. But great news is this Banchetto is still around and as good as ever! Chicken mama mia… outstanding…complimentary garlic knots are so delicious. In my experiences, you can’t miss at Banchetto. I love their soups and will always order one with whatever entrée I’m feeling that day. The waitstaff are nice and helpful with any substitutions or questions, and the prices are very reasonable for the portions you receive. Will be back soon.

I love the staff, the food and the overall cleanliness of this restaurant. It’s an excellent place to grab a bite with friends, go on a lunch date, go on a romantic date, or even take your entire family for a delicious meal. I’ve returned many times and after being away from home for over a year, this is the first place that came to mind when deciding on where to go out for dinner with friends.

This is not a fantastic restaurant the large windows make it feel like a diner. They should put up shutters or drapes to give the place a nicer ambiance instead of looking at a parking lot. The food is average and the portions are small. It’s a hit or miss. I had a situation with an order and I was upset being home from surgery my husband ordered 2 meals they came out with one so disgusted he left with the 1 which is small to begin with. So Eddie the boss gets on the phone and begins to discipline me for the staffs incompetence. So that said after coming here for years just for one thing I like we won’t ever go back. Eddie your the best! Thats your staff. Ps I gave it a 2^nd chance this time he couldn’t make the dish the way I asked. Ugh! Go to. A diner prices are way too high and food is ok at best! Just so you know Eddie your restaurants in Rockland not NYC! Over priced !

I really hate giving bad reviews for a restaurant, but In this case I would give Banchetto Feast 2 stars for their food, added another star for the restaurant ambience, and the good location near the shops at nanuet.
Accompanied my mom for a coworkers gathering, while my sister and I reserved a table for ourselves, while my mom joined her group of about 15 people. It was around 1 pm on saturday, and the hostess seated us two in a big booth which was nice and roomey.
We were served bread, and little garlic rolls with a basil pesto dipping sauce. This was the best part of the meal. We ordered the Chicken and Broccoli Pomodoro with Penne and the Tilapia Pomodoro with linguini, both of the lunch specials menu ($ 11.95) each. The dishes took a little while to come out, and they were served in a small portion size (almost salad plate like size), which wouldn’t have been a complaint if the food was even decent. The food was really mediocre, and the sauce really tasted like it was out of the jar. The broccoli in the dish tasted really old, and not fresh at all. The tilapia in my dish was just average, it didn’t really have any flavor it was just boiled and dunked in a really distasteful sauce. The waiter was nice enough to bring us extra bread, since thats the only thing we enjoyed. My mom and her group also said the food was a letdown, and the only good part was the calamari and the mixed drinks.
I really liked the ambience of the restaurant as it had a classy atmosphere, nice bar area, and was decorates really festive for the holidays. The food just really needs a makeover, and it is averagely priced, but you aren’t getting good food for what you paid for. With so many other chain restaurants located in the vicinity of The shops of nanuet, I really wouldn’t return to Banchetto Feast.

Love this place!!! Rico and Eddie are great! Awesome food and great drinks!!! The portions and prices are excellent. The chicken champagne is really good. The banchetto feast salad is a must try… really big portion for 2 people easy.

Like an Italian Diner… The only really good thing are the garlic knots. I got chicken mama Mia and the chicken looked fried and the penne noodles were hard. The sauce taste like jar sauce.

Been here a couple of times now and have been impressed with the food. The portions are decent sized, large enough that I have lunch the next day, and the waiters and staff were friendly. The atmosphere is nice and they play warm music. The happy hour specials are decent, both food and drink.

I came here a year ago and did not like there food at all but my recent visit they have changed a lot of things and the food came our fresh and tasty.

Came back here after a long long time to check the place out, its definitely different since last time i remembered. The ambience itself however is still romantic and clean. My waitress Nicole served my boyfriend and I very well. She was very attentive and gave us the extra time and answers we needed for some dishes we were unsure about. Bread is unlimited and super tasty! Appetizers were served under 10 minutes it literally came out fresh, crispy, and of course delicious. Our main entry came out after we finished. Everything was prepared quickly, with the finest ingredients and most helpful staff. The employees here are really kind. Pricing however is a little high, but that’s expected considering the service, food, and ambience is top quality.

Came home to visit and finally got to hit up Banchetto Feast! So good!
The restaurant itself is pretty, I really liked the décor. I feel it could be a great place for a date night. The service was wonderful. Very attentive, offering us more of whatever we may have needed. First up was the bread. It was soft and delicious. The garlic rolls were even better. They didn’t look like the typical garlic bread you would get from a pizza shop, they were a deep brown golden color on the outside, but soft and amazing on the inside. We ordered an appetizer of the capricio bruschetta (delicious combination of tomatoes, basil, oil, balsamic vinegar) that arrived almost like a flat bread (5 stars, I would go back in a heartbeat just for that appetizer) and I had ordered the chicken parm with a side of penne a la vodka (chicken was great, well cooked and the penne was good but not the best I’ve ever had, 4 stars). We ended the night with cappuccinos brought out with a sugar stick to stir and melt into it. Such a pretty touch! The cappuccino itself was good, but more on the warm/​cool side rather than hot (3 stars).
All in all, an above average restaurant for Italian food!

Once upon a time the nanuet mall was a ghost town with little known banchetto feast as an interesting bright spot …Now we have a mall that seems to be thriving, But banchetto feast is just ok. Went for take out this week and it was empty and I feel the food was eh. I will say no more. Banchetto please work harder get a better chef or menu. I want you to succeed. Its a nice place

I love this place. This is my go to place for yummy comfort food. My favorites are the the Chicken Francese and the Shrimp Di Milan. Oh and you got to have the Baked Clams as an appetizer. Delicious! Never a bad meal here. Service is amazing and everything is good.

Don’t usually review but tonight was a diamond in the rough. Nanuet is changing as the new mall has come in. Apparently this restaurant moved outside about three years ago. Ambience is excellent! High ceilings, chandeliers, and lots of windows with a full view of desserts greet you as you enter. As my wife eats with her eyes, this place sets the mood. Hot bread and garlic knots will keep you tied up, but not too long as your order comes out fairly quickly. Signature dishes and they can customize your order. Delicious just the right portions! So that you’re not taking and throwing away leftovers! This is important because you must have dessert!!! Two for $ 10. The tiramisu is the best I have ever had! It comes imported from Italy!!! Eddie the owner is a class act! Make sure you speak to him if this is your first time, I’m sure he will make your night great, as this is more than just a restaurant to him.

I’m always happy when someone suggests Banchetto Feast. I haven’t tried their Westwood location but this place is Primo!
Very good staff and great food.
It’s always a pleasure having a real chef prepare your meal. I’m sick and tired of other restaurants that try to get away with serving meals by a pride less cook.
This place is the real deal with great food. Consistently.
Always a treat.

I love Banchetto Feast. If you are looking for signature Italian food better (no MUCH BETTER) than the Olive Garden, this is your stop! The atmosphere is classic and the food is to die for.
I am a scallop lover, literally I could eat it every day. They make the best scallop dish. It is scallops rolled in bacon (like perfectly rolled) over capellini with an amazing sauce. When I have a bad day. this is the comfort meal I want!
The food is fresh and I believe the pasta is homemade, if it’s not, it sure tastes like it is!