Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

4.6

113 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

20:00

Booked 53 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego and our newest in Newport Beach and San Clemente . Buona Forchetta’s seventh location is open now in Peninsula Village near the Newport marina. Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with their perfectly soft-yet-crispy crusts—continue to garner awards, including San Diego Magazine Best Pizza 2023 Critic’s Choice, Gambero Rosso Best Pizzeria, Gayot Best Italian Restaurant San Diego, OpenTable Diner’s Choice, and more. Our handmade pasta dishes bursting with rich flavors, fresh seafood specialties, and decadent desserts will all leave you craving more. All Buona Forchetta locations also offer gluten-free Italian options and rotating specials.
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Additional information

Location
2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone number
(949) 287-6139
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Sun 15:00–21:00 Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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What 113 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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach delights with "amazing food," "authentic Italian flavors," and "friendly service." Guests rave about its "delicious pizza," "creative pasta dishes," and "great ambiance." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "wonderful staff" create memorable dining experiences. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers in California!

113 Reviews

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Josue
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch quality food and service. We’ve been to their locations in Escondido and South Park, SD, glad they are in OC!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta was incredible! I really enjoyed that it was build your own. Our server was very kind, and made our evening light and enjoyable. The only complaint was the noise level in the back area, but that was only due to the group next to us. Overall we really enjoyed our experience and would recommend for a tasty Italian experience.
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denise VIP
Atlanta15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and amazing food! 🍝 Ronnie made my daughters 21st birthday extra special!! 🥂🎂 Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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KarenT
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 5 and all enjoyed our meals! The waitstaff is polite and very nice!
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Kinsey
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great overall dining experience! Food was chefs kiss and the caramel espresso martini was so good! The GM made sure our first time dining here was enjoyable and offered great recommendations. I will be dining here again!
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Alyssa
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food service and vibes. Will be making this a frequent stop.
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jake VIP
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Will be back again. Only critique is that I ordered the special and the waiter told me it wasn’t available. Staff should alert the guests of any food shortages before they hand out the menus.
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Trevor VIP
Orange County30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Food was amazing, in a great setting and awesome service. Will be back for sure
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Heather VIP
Orange County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food! Pizza, salad & wine were delicious!
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Ron VIP
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and terrific atmosphere. A must dining experience in Newport.
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FAQs

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 287-6139.

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 113 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

15 Mar 2025

20:00

Booked 53 times today

Google Map for Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

Phone number
(949) 287-6139
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Sun 15:00–21:00 Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

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What 113 people are saying

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