Buona Sera

4.7

1709 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events.

Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 530-5858
Website
http://www.buona-sera.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
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Location
50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Neighborhood
Red Bank
Parking details
$7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuscany, Italy, Carpineto "Dogajolo" Rosé
- Glass$8.00
Delle Venezie, Italy, Pinot Grigio
- Glass$8.00
Alto Adige, Italy, Kris Pinot Grigio
- Glass$8.00
Alto Adige, Italy, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
- Glass$14.00
Puglia, Italy, Zonin Moscato
- Glass$8.00
Columbia Valley, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
- Glass$8.00
Marlborough, NZ Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$8.00
California, Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$8.00
Napa Valley, CA Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc
- Glass$9.00
Napa Valley, CA Twomey by Silver Oak Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$10.00
Napa Valley, CA Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$13.00
Central Coast, CA "Conundrum" by Caymus 'Screw Top'
- Glass$14.00
California, Blackstone Chardonnay
- Glass$8.00
California, Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay
- Glass$8.00
Napa Valley, CA Newton Chardonnay "Red Label"
- Glass$12.00
Russian River, CA DeLoach Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Glass$9.00
Russian River, CA Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay "Russian River Ranches"
- Glass$12.00
California, Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay
- Glass$14.00
Sonoma, CA Simi Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Glass$14.00

Red Wines by the Glass

California, Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
- Glass$8.00
Russian River, CA DeLoach Pinot Noir "Estate"
- Glass$12.00
Willamette Valley, OR Adelsheim Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
- Glass$13.00
California, Woodbridge Merlot
- Glass$8.00
California, Blackstone Merlot
- Glass$8.00
Alexander Valley, CA Murphy Goode Merlot
- Glass$9.00
Napa Valley, CA Frogs Leap Merlot
- Glass$19.00
Toscana, Italy, Verrazzonno Rosso
- Glass$10.00
Toscana, Italy, Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
- Glass$12.00
Toscana, Italy, Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico
- Glass$11.00
Toscana, Italy, Lucente
- Glass$16.00
Toscana, Italy, Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva "Tenuta Marchese"
- Glass$20.00
Toscana, Italy, Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva "Ducale Gold"
- Glass$22.00
Alexander Valley, CA Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
- Glass$9.00
Coonawarra, AU Penley Shiraz "Hyland"
- Glass$10.00
California, Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$8.00
California, Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$8.00
Alexander Valley, CA Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$11.00
Napa Valley, CA Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$14.00
Napa Valley, CA Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$20.00
Napa Valley, CA Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$45.00
Abruzzi, Italy, Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Glass$10.00
Sonoma, CA Ferrari Carano "Siena"
- Glass$11.00
Piemonte, Italy, Ceretto Barolo
- Glass$20.00
Piemonte, Italy, Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
- Glass$22.00
California, DeLoach Zinfandel "Heritage Reserve"
- Glass$8.00
Sonoma, CA St. Franicis Zinfandel "Old Vines"
- Glass$12.00
Patagonia, Argentina, Rutta 22 Malbec
- Glass$10.00
Mendoza, Argentina, Diseño Malbec
- Glass$8.00

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Veneto, Italy N.V. Zaretto Prosecco (187ml)
- Bottle$12.00
Veneto, Italy N.V. Lamberti Prosecco
- Bottle$26.00
Sonoma, CA N.V. Korbel Brut
- Bottle$26.00
Piemonte, Italy N.V. Castello Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui "Roas Regale"
- Bottle$42.00
Champagne, France N.V. Moët & Chandon Extra Dry "Impérial"
- Bottle$110.00
Champagne, France N.V. Taittinger Brut "La Francaise"
- Bottle$95.00
Champagne, France N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"
- Bottle$110.00
Champagne, France 2004 Veuve Cliquot Brut "La Grande Dame"
- Bottle$300.00
Champagne, France 2006 Moët & Chandon Cuvée "Dom Pérignon"
- Bottle$375.00
Champagne, France 2007 Louis Roederer "Cristal"
- Bottle$450.00

Rosé

Champagne, France N.V. Taittinger Rosé "Cuvée Prestige"
- Bottle$130.00
Champagne, France 2007 Louis Roederer Rosé "Cristal"
- Bottle$850.00
Tuscany, Italy 2016 Carpineto "Dogajolo" Rosato
- Bottle$24.00

American White Wines

Columbia Valley, WA 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
- Bottle$24.00
California 2015 Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$22.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2016 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA 2016 Twomey by Silver Oak Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$45.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$50.00
Central Coast, CA 2014 "Conundrum" by Caymus 'screw top'
- Bottle$50.00
California 2015 Blackstone Chardonnay
- Bottle$22.00
Russian River, CA 2014 DeLoach Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Bottle$36.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Newton Chardonnay "Red Label"
- Bottle$45.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay "Russian River Ranches"
- Bottle$42.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Jordan Chardonnay
- Bottle$60.00
California 2015 Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay
- Bottle$48.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Playdate Chardonnay
- Bottle$55.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 Simi Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Bottle$46.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stags' Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay "Karia"
- Bottle$60.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Franciscan Chardonnay "Cuvee Sauvage"
- Bottle$64.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Cakebread Chardonnay
- Bottle$72.00
Napa/Carneros, CA 2014 Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay "Truchard Vineyard"
- Bottle$82.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay
- Bottle$85.00

German White Wines

Pfalz 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle "Saint M"
- Bottle$24.00
Mosel 2015 Clean Slate Riesling
- Bottle$24.00

New Zealand White Wines

Marlborough 2016 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$28.00
Marlborough 2015 Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$34.00

Italian White Wines

Alto Adige 2015 Kris Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$26.00
Trentino 2015 Baron Fini Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$28.00
Alto Adige 2015 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$48.00
Veneto 2015 Santi Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$24.00
Campania 2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
- Bottle$38.00
Piemonte 2013 Batasiolo Gavi
- Bottle$28.00
Piemonte 2013 La Scolca Gavi di Gavi Black Label
- Bottle$75.00
Puglia NV Zonin Moscato
- Bottle$22.00
Toscana 2014 Antinori Vermentino
- Bottle$44.00
Friuli 2013 Jermann Chardonnay "Dreams"
- Bottle$110.00
Piemonte 2011 Giacosa Arneis
- Bottle$46.00

French White Wines

Graves, Bordeaux 2014 Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc
- Bottle$36.00
Burgundy 2015 Drouhin Mâcon-Villages
- Bottle$36.00
Burgundy 2014 Drouhin Meursault
- Bottle$94.00
Burgundy 2014 Louis Latour Puligny-Montrache 1er Cru
- Bottle$120.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet "Les Folatieres" 1er Cru
- Bottle$175.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet "Marquis de Laguiche"
- Bottle$200.00
Chablis 2015 Domaine B. Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes
- Bottle$36.00
Loire 2016 Reverdy Ducroux Domaine Sancerre
- Bottle$32.00

American Red Wines

California 2015 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
- Bottle$22.00
Sonoma, CA 2014 Kenwood Pinot Noir
- Bottle$36.00
Russian River, CA 2014 DeLoach Pinot Noir "Russian River Valley"
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Playdate Pinot Noir
- Bottle$34.00
Santa Maria, CA 2013 Cambria Pinot Noir
- Bottle$40.00
Oregon 2014 Erath Pinot Noir
- Bottle$32.00
Oregon 2014 Adelsheim Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
- Bottle$46.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Lynmar Pinot Noir "Russian River Valley"
- Bottle$68.00
Sonoma Coast, CA 2014 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir "Sonoma Coast" 70
- Bottle$70.00
Willamette Valley, OR 2014 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir
- Bottle$76.00
Willamette Valley, OR 2014 Archery Summit Pinot Noir "Premier Cuvee"
- Bottle$80.00
California 2015 Blackstone Merlot
- Bottle$22.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2013 Murphy Goode Merlot
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Rombauer Merlot
- Bottle$52.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Frogs Leap Merlot
- Bottle$60.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Shafer Merlot
- Bottle$120.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 Ferrari Carano "Siena"
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Hands of Time"
- Bottle$50.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Duckhorn "Decoy"
- Bottle$42.00
Sonoma, CA 2012 Ferrari Carano "Tresor"
- Bottle$82.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Francis Coppola Director's Cut Cinema
- Bottle$54.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Chimney Rock "Elivage"
- Bottle$135.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Neibaum-Coppola "Rubicon"
- Bottle$350.00
Knights Valley, CA 2009 Peter Michael Winery "Les Pavots"
- Bottle$350.00
Rutherford, CA 2013 Quintessa
- Bottle$400.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Opus One
- Bottle$425.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Joseph Phelps "Insignia"
- Bottle$450.00
Napa Valley, CA 2009 Joseph Phelps "Insignia"
- Bottle$600.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Ravenswood Zinfandel "Napa"
- Bottle$32.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 St. Francis Zinfandel "Old Vines"
- Bottle$42.00
California 2013 Beron Zinfandel
- Bottle$44.00
Coastal California 2015 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon "Private Selection"
- Bottle$25.00
California 2014 Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$22.00
California 2008 Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$24.00
North Coast, CA 2015 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$32.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2013 Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$30.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$36.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$32.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$48.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Bennet Family Cabernet Sauvignon "Reserve"
- Bottle$54.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$75.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$80.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$110.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$90.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Napanook by Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$150.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Artemis"
- Bottle$95.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Faustini Winery Dalla Gasperina
- Bottle$125.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$145.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$180.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Cross Barn by Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$85.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013/2014 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$110.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2012 Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$95.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley"
- Bottle$175.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon "One Point Five"
- Bottle$175.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012/2013 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$165.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Fay"
- Bottle$200.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$140.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$120.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"
- Bottle$245.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "SLV"
- Bottle$200.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon "Oakville"
- Bottle$240.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon "Special Selections"
- Bottle$365.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Cask 23"
- Bottle$375.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah
- Bottle$64.00

Italian Red Wines

Abruzzi 2010 Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Bottle$30.00
Abruzzi 2010 Monti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Bottle$32.00
Abruzzi 2014 Zaccagnini Montepulciano Riserva
- Bottle$30.00
Campania 2012 Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo "Ognissole"
- Bottle$32.00
Campania 2012 Rubraco "Aglianico"
- Bottle$34.00
Molise 2012 Di Majo Norante Ramitello
- Bottle$30.00
Molise 2012 Di Majo Norante Montepulciano Riserva "Don Luigi"
- Bottle$52.00
Piemonte 2011 Travaglini Gattinara
- Bottle$52.00
Piemonte 2014 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Promis"
- Bottle$80.00
Piemonte 2012 Ceretto Barolo
- Bottle$72.00
Piemonte 2011 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
- Bottle$80.00
Piemonte 2012 Pio Cesare Barolo
- Bottle$120.00
Piemonte 2012 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo "Cannubi"
- Bottle$155.00
Piemonte 2010 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo "Sarmassa"
- Bottle$160.00
Piemonte 2012 Cortese Barbaresco
- Bottle$85.00
Piemonte 2008 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco "Asili"
- Bottle$230.00
Piemonte 2010 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
- Bottle$390.00
Piemonte 2011 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco "Sperss"
- Bottle$390.00
Sicilia 2014 Morgante Nero d'Avola
- Bottle$32.00
Sicilia 2014 Regaleali Nero d'Avola Rosso
- Bottle$28.00
Toscana 2015 Barone Ricasoli Chianti "Del Barone"
- Bottle$30.00
Toscana 2013 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
- Bottle$40.00
Toscana 2013 Castello Bossi Chanti Classico
- Bottle$36.00
Toscana 2013 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva
- Bottle$42.00
Toscana 2013 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva "Tenuta Marchese"
- Bottle$75.00
Toscana 2014 Selvapiana Chianti Classico Riserva "Bucerchiale"
- Bottle$32.00
Toscana 2012 Ruffi no Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold
- Bottle$80.00
Toscana 2012 Ruffi no Vino Nobile di Montalcino "Lodola Nuova"
- Bottle$40.00
Toscana 2011/2012 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$95.00
Toscana 2011 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$140.00
Toscana 2010 Antinori Brunello di Montalcino "Pian delle Vigne"
- Bottle$120.00
Toscana 2011 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$110.00
Super Tuscan 2012 Podere Poggio Scalette il Cabonaione
- Bottle$100.00
Super Tuscan 2003/07 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Masseto"
- Bottle$800.00
Super Tuscan 2014 Lucente
- Bottle$56.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Il Borro
- Bottle$84.00
Super Tuscan 2011 Alesino Alte d'Altesi
- Bottle$62.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Luce
- Bottle$210.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Antinori "Tignanello"
- Bottle$180.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia"
- Bottle$400.00
Super Tuscan 2008 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia"
- Bottle$450.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Ornellaia"
- Bottle$400.00
Super Tuscan 2012 Antinori "Solaia"
- Bottle$450.00
Veneto 2013 Righetti Valpoicello
- Bottle$34.00
Veneto 2012 Cesari Amarone
- Bottle$72.00
Veneto 2013 Sartori Amarone
- Bottle$80.00
Veneto 2007 Bertani Amarone
- Bottle$200.00

French Red Wines

Burgundy 2015 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
- Bottle$30.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Volnay
- Bottle$90.00
Rhône 2007/08 Chapoutier Côtes-du-Rhône "Belleruche"
- Bottle$26.00
Rhône NV Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape "La Fiole"
- Bottle$56.00
Rhône 2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Bottle$142.00
Graves, Bordeaux 2004 Château la Mission Haut-Brion
- Bottle$275.00
Graves, Bordeaux 1999 Château Haut-Brion Bottle
- Bottle$900.00
Graves, Bordeaux 2000 Château Haut-Brion
- Bottle$2,475.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 2006 Château Kirwan
- Bottle$186.00
Margaux. Bordeaux 2006 Château Palmer
- Bottle$420.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 1999 Château Margaux
- Bottle$1,120.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 2001 Château Margaux
- Bottle$1,050.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 1996 Château Mouton Rothschild
- Bottle$1,320.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild
- Bottle$1,195.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2001 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,760.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2000 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,695.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 1998 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,190.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2000 Château Trotanoy
- Bottle$400.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2001 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$315.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 1998 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$500.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2000 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$776.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000 Château Figeac
- Bottle$315.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000/01 Château Pavie Macquin
- Bottle$220.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000 Château Pavie Decasse
- Bottle$245.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2003 Château Pavie
- Bottle$608.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2001 Château Pavie
- Bottle$426.00
St. Estèphe, Bordeaux 1999 Château Calon Segur
- Bottle$175.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2001 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
- Bottle$200.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2003 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
- Bottle$418.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2000 Château Gruaud Larose
- Bottle$270.00

Argentinian Red Wines

Patagonia 2015 Rutta 22 Malbec
- Bottle$30.00
Cafyate Valley 2015 Michel Tornino Malbec "Colleccion"
- Bottle$30.00
Mendoza 2013 Graffigna Malbec Reserve
- Bottle$26.00
Mendoza 2014 Catena Malbec
- Bottle$35.00
Mendoza 2014 Diseño Malbec
- Bottle$24.00

Australian Red Wines

Hunter Valley 2015 Black Opal Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
- Bottle$20.00
Coonawarra 2013 Penley Shiraz "Hyland"
- Bottle$30.00

What 1,709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Sera offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and great portions." Guests rave about the attentive and engaging staff, making it a "wonderful place for special occasions." The menu is diverse with standout dishes like the "5k's lobster special" and "delicious Italian cuisine." With its vibrant atmosphere and prime location near the Count Basie Theater, Buona Sera is a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

1,709 Reviews

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Dina
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Host and waiter was amazing and attentive. Bartender friendly. Food was fantastic and hot. Perfect timing of courses. A+
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Linda
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Returning to Buona Sera after 15 yrs did not disappoint. The wait staff were attentive, the value reasonable especially since the serving sizes are very large. It was very crowded for a Sunday afternoon so the noise level was somewhat loud. Our food was served in a reasonable amount of time. Tasty and huge portions. My doggie bag looked like I had not eaten a morsel 😘.
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Susan
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great dining experience. Very attentive staff, great service, huge portions and very tasty. Definite do over.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful staff! I highly recommend!!
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Debbie
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant for an after-show dinner! The food, service and atmosphere are all incredibly amazing!! Took my 88 year old mom and sister here after a Johnny Mathis Christmas concert and the staff was so kind, helping my mom get from her wheelchair to a seat at the table. The food is authentic Italian like I remember from childhood. Pricing is very reasonable and the portions are large. And the Christmas music and decorations made it feel like the perfect Christmas celebration for our girls’ night out! Thank you to all at Buona Sera!
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Natalie
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
i realize it's the holiday season, that is why I made this reservation almost Two months in advance. I requested the front dining room-facing the kitchen. My dining partners had enjoyed this room for the past couple of years and we were looking forward to it. We were seated in the large noisy rear dining room. Definitly not my choice--but again, its a busy time of year. Food was great, it always is, but I was disappointed that we were not seated as per my request. Again, I know a request is not a guarantee, but I was still dissappointed---the noise level was so loud, it was difficult to have any conversation. Summary---the food was fantastic, the noise level was not.
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Kathleen
New York City
105 reviews
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, and our waiter was cheerful and efficient in spite of the restaurant being jam-packed. Buona Sera is our first choice when attending a performance in Red Bank.
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Mary
New Jersey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I met a friend for lunch. We shared a bottle of wine, had soup and chicken parmigiana on a cold day. Our waiter was perfect and allowed us to enjoy a slow lunch.
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Bernard
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited the restaurant before going to a show at the Basie. Service very attentive - and not rushed. Oversized portions with very good quality of food - so much so that we had to bring home a portion of our appetizer, and two meals. Def would go again when there wasn't a show - might cut down on the noise lever - other than that - VERY GOOD ! No wonder they have survived Red bank for so long
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Meghan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great, cocktails delicious, and food was fantastic. Christmas ambience was fun and festive.
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FAQs

Buona Sera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-5858.

Buona Sera is rated 4.7 stars by 1709 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Additional information

Neighborhood
Red Bank
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buona-sera.com/
Phone number
(732) 530-5858
Catering
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