Buona Terra

4.9

274 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

As one of the most beloved (and highest-rated) Italian restaurants in Chicago for over 22 years, the historic Buona Terra continues to serve scratch made pastas, brick oven pizza, fresh fish and seafood options as well as chops and steaks. The wine selection is meticulously chosen (and inspired by our yearly trips to Italy for the Vin Italy fair) to pair with our different plates made with the freshest ingredients.
Chef Chepe sources fresh items from the market daily. He butchers our fish and meats daily, makes all of our sauces and soups in house and most of our deserts. You might note that you see familiar faces as our servers have been with us since we opened our doors.
Whether you've been here a hundred times or tonight is the first visit, we think that you'll "Come for the food, leave as a friend".

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 289-3800
Website
http://www.buona-terra.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose "Chepe" Garcia
Catering
We can make larger orders to go. Call and ask for our Chef, Chepe. He can tailor any menu to your needs.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Cross street
Central Park
Parking details
There is street parking available.
Public transit
Blue Line Addison and Irving Park Stop,Irving Park Road Bus
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Neighborhood gem
Chicago
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Terra offers an "incredible" Italian dining experience with "amazing" service and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, from pizzas to pastas, and the addictive garlic spread. Though it can get noisy when full, the welcoming staff and outstanding wine selection make it a must-visit.

274 Reviews

B
Bradford
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely. We enjoyed the pizza with an unpronounceable name, the Bolognese, and a side of fire roasted veg. Each was excellent. The service was fast and pleasant. We sat in the front of the restaurant nearest the street and that was certainly quieter than the main dining room. We'll be back.
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Marc
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been loyal customers of Buona Terra for almost 20 years. It is our favorite Italian restaurant for multiple reasons including the amazing food, the outstanding service and last but not least its wonderful owners. We celebrate all our birthdays here with our family and have brought numerous friends here who immediately fall in love with it too. Over the years we have tried almost everything on the menu. So many fabulous options our biggest challenge is figuring out what to order. Last night we enjoyed the octopus salad, pappardelle and pork chop and split a couple yummy desserts. Can’t wait to go back!!!
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Robert
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Not rushed. Try the eggplant.
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David
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food exceeded expectations. A place to go back to
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Gianna
VIP
Chicago
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best soups ! Delicious bean & escarole for starter. The hot bread and roasted garlic is addictive it’s so good.Then a fantastic pizza. Asked for anchovies and extra basil, done. So accommodating. Great service always. Can’t stop returning driving from lakefront. Worth the drive every time.
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Jacob
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, great food. A nice date night place to grab some good Italian
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MattM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Buona Terra for their great food and ambiance
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Michael
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly customers service. Good food and very nice environment.
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Joseph
VIP
Cancun
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food! Great neighborhood spot.. friendly staff and the owners are awesome!! One of my all time favorite places!!
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Ann
VIP
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely one of favorites! Buona Terra never disappoints! The Pappardelle and the Rigatoni Buona Terra are two of our Favorites! The service is Always excellent!
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FAQs

Buona Terra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 289-3800.

Buona Terra is rated 4.9 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Central Park
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street parking available.
Public transit
Blue Line Addison and Irving Park Stop,Irving Park Road Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose "Chepe" Garcia
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buona-terra.com/
Phone number
(773) 289-3800
Catering
We can make larger orders to go. Call and ask for our Chef, Chepe. He can tailor any menu to your needs.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Buona Terra

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buona Terra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buona Terra restaurant rated?

Is Buona Terra currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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