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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
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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

What 860 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 in San Diego offers "the best Italian place" experience with "amazing" pizza and pasta. Despite occasional service hiccups and a bustling atmosphere, patrons rave about its family-friendly vibe and "incredible" food. Ideal for those who appreciate quick service and vibrant surroundings, it remains a "neighborhood gem."

860 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience is always perfect, from sitting down to the last morsel of food.

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  2. Karla

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I arrived on time and they did not have my reservation.

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  3. lawrence

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service. Make a reservation if planning on weekend visit.

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  4. Travis

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal . Very authentic and friendly waitstaff. My favorites are the Buona Forchetta sauce with any of their delicious pastas . Bruno pizza and the burrata salad

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  5. Desiree

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food. We had all our food fast and it was delicious. We had a wonderful time.

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  6. Kira

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love taking out of town guests here for the food! Never a disappointment.

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  7. Monserratt

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary at our favorite Italian food spot

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  8. Lenore

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The fresh pasta with garlic, evoo, and porcini mushrooms was very good, not exceptional, but good. The ambiance and service was another matter. We cook a lot at home, and so when we go out, it is important to have a good overall experience worth going out for. We were seated at a table that wobbled so badly that I thought the glasses would fall off. There were pizza boxes stacked precariously close behind me. We asked for another table, but the waiter said he would "just fix the table,"and wedged a bit of wine cork under the table leg, which my husband had to keep readjusting during the entire meal. The waiter was the epitome of indifference. The new normal, perhaps?

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  9. Chris

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but the service ruined the experience

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  10. Launa

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was very disappointed with our experience here. I made a reservation for a birthday. I did a lot of research as one of the main guests has celiac disease. The restaurant said that they had a gluten free menu with gluten free pasta options. I called to confirm. When we received the menus, the server told us that they could not accommodate us. He said that all of the gluten free items were cooked in the same water as the items with gluten. The pizza is cooked on the same pans as the regular pizza. We told him that we had researched and called ahead. He said that was too bad. He would let the kitchen know of her "preference" after she had just told him the seriousness of her condition. She ended up ordering the broccoli and potatoes. She also ended up being sick. She is home today dealing with her "preference". I'm so disappointed in this restaurant and this server.

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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 860 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
19:00
Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Buona Forchetta

3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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