Buona Vita

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

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   ellen VIP

   Philadelphia44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and service-we have been here many times when visiting the shore and it is always very, very good. The service is exceptional, too!
   

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   shoredine VIP

   New York City162 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food always good. Excellent service. Fried calamari was nicely prepared. Veal and Bronzino were very tasty.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Philadelphia36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Buona Vita is one of our favorite restaurants. This BYOB is intimate and cozy offering a wide selection of entrees along with nightly specials. Matt our waiter was especially friendly and attentive. Great food, great service and exceptional value.
   

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   Charlie VIP

   Atlantic City64 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   You are always welcomed with a genuine greeting. The food and selections are great. Many choices to pick from. The desserts are delicious and it’s always a good time. Karen and Remy are great as well as the other servers. We will be back!
   

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   Tim

   Chicago / Illinois1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was outstanding(Matthew) and timing of food as well as taste were perfect! Will return.
   

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   Antoinette VIP

   Philadelphia60 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a fabulous dinner with our friends and we really enjoyed one of the specials. We got the eggplant appetizer and the tomato Caprese salad as well. The staff is always polite and kind and knowledgeable and we loved our dinner there. We look forward to returning soon.
   

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   Tom

   Atlantic City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service and food at Buona Vita are excellent. We have been there over 3 dozen times and never have been disappointed.
   

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   Richard

   Atlantic City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service from a staff that is consistent and friendly
   

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   Joseph

   Philadelphia29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall as usual food and service excellent. Large portions served with care. Noise levels high due to a large party upstairs but did not take away from the excellent food and service
   

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    sayde VIP

    Philadelphia148 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    While the food was very good, the poor service really made our dining experience less than pleasant. We have been going to Buona Vita for at least 10 years. Tonight they obviously overbooked. 20 minutes for bread. Asked for balsamic which is usually provided, it never came. Two servers and 2 busses to staff an entire room Took an hour to get entrees. This is a restaurant that flourishes in the summer. Given that it was pre Memorial Day, and this was the level of staff, see you next September maybe.
    

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