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Buona Forchetta, San Diego, CA
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Buona Forchetta

$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

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Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: This easygoing Italian restaurant has five locations all over San Diego that specialize in Neapolitan-style pizzas and northern Italian staples. It’s loved by the area’s families for kid-friendly touches: Pasta dishes can be ordered in smaller portions, and the restaurant’s Liberty Station location has two play areas, plus a vintage red Fiat converted into a dining table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 381-4844
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    South Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 843 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta is a vibrant and popular Italian eatery known for its "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." The atmosphere is lively, with a charming outdoor seating area perfect for enjoying authentic Italian dishes. Highlights include the "best Neapolitan pizza" and delectable pasta selections. Reservations are recommended due to its bustling nature.

843 Reviews
  1. James

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Other than being too loud it was a great experience

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  2. Irene

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    They had a much romantic ambience when I dined like 5 years ago. Food is still very good . Inside was airless and very noisy overall, we had a hard time to hear each other.

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  3. Jelli

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and drinks. VERY loud. But will definitely be back

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  4. Daniel

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    charming place with consistently excellent food at reasonable prices.

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  5. Jason

    Central Coast

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Would have been a better experience had we had some kind service. The server was more of an order taker than an actual service oriented person. The manager was just floating by not really connecting with anyone or helping out more. Pizza was the best dish. Pasta was okay. Server dropped the check and eventually had to get up and get someone to pay our bill. Would probably return for the pizza but the service makes me not want to return.

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  6. Max

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian place! Excellent food, prepared as if in Italy. Fast service.

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  7. Colleen

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit more casual than I expected. The food was good but I wish they had more variety in their selections such as veal piccata, etc. I also would have liked hot Italian bread to be available. The seating isn’t very comfortable ad the chairs are small and metal. If we had been dressed more for a very casual occasion it would have been fine but for being a little more dressed and celebrating a birthday more comfortable seating would have been better. Chicken parmigiana was delicious and the chocolate mousse with strawberries was worth the entire trip. Overall recommend but not necessarily for any special occasion.

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  8. alex

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food quality has gone so bad since 2023. So disappointing!

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  9. Ellen

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great, fast service. Pizza was as good as in Rome.

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  10. Harrison

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I drove an hour and a half each way for this dinner. My girlfriend and I both agree it was very worth it. This place isn’t just worth your money, it’s worth your time. Such good homemade noodles and sauces 🤤 10/10 for me

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FAQs

Buona Forchetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 381-4844.

Buona Forchetta is rated 4.6 stars by 843 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Forchetta

3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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