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Buona Sera, Champlin, MN
Buona Sera, Champlin, MN
Buona Sera, Champlin, MN
Buona Sera, Champlin, MN
Buona Sera, Champlin, MN

Buona Sera

4.9 (2325)
$30 and under
Italian
11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,325 people are saying

Buona Sera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera is a delightful Italian gem offering "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "authentic atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Known for its "extensive wine selection," Buona Sera is perfect for celebrations or a cozy dinner. Despite occasional noise, the overall dining experience remains "wonderful" with "great" pasta dishes and "delicious" desserts.
2,325 Reviews
  1. Lance

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Amazing! Service was impeccable! Grew up with owners kids! Amazing place with go back very soon!

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  2. Sharon

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazing….i believe it was Rachel.

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  3. Camryn

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazed by this place. My favorite place to go out for a nice quiet dinner. Delicious food and friendly staff makes for a great experience.

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  4. Cynthia

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday celebration- atmosphere was lively and bustling. Service was attentive and food delicious.

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  5. SHERRI

    Minneapolis28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was superb and the service was perfect.

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  6. Dean

    Minneapolis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always top notch. Attentive wait staff, accommodating and personable. Always a great experience.

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  7. Howard

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently moved back to the area and had not been to Buena Sera in over 5 years. I can still say it is great and has moved to the top of my list for Italian dining.

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  8. steve

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful neighborhood gem. Great to come back after many years. Still very good!

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  9. Nathan

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my wife's birthday. We had never been and were glad we did. The food was great, the server recommended a great wine to accompany the food.

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  10. Katrina

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is authentic Italian. Always very delicious. You'll want to go home with many entrees and desserts. Staff are always friendly.

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FAQs

Buona Sera is rated 4.9 stars by 2325 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Buona Sera

11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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