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Buona Vita, Somers Point, NJ

Buona Vita

4.5
4.5
2181 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Summer Season hours are everyday from 3pm to 10 pm
New to Somer's Point the Grand Opening of Buona Vita Restaurant is dedicated to preparing deliciously authentic and classic Italian foods served with only top-shelf ingredients, charm and smile, where guests are celebrated and welcomed. With beautiful high ceilings, warm ambiance, beautiful Tuscan décor, walking through the doors of Buona Vita takes you to an intimate and cozy Southern Italian villa right in the heart of Somers Point. We are also offering takeout orders! Please visit our website to place your order!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 788-0370
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

What 2,181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic

    Healthy

  • Atlantic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Vita is a charming Italian eatery known for its "exceptional food" and "great service." Guests appreciate the cozy ambiance and the attentive staff, notably servers like Remi. While the noise level can be high during peak times, the delicious menu and warm atmosphere keep diners coming back for more.

2,181 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, food was very good Service was great, noise level was Louder than expected

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  2. Andrew

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff was wonderful.

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  3. Ted

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t made aware of the Valentines Day set menu when I booked the reservation on Open Table. $85/head for a 3 course meal - a tiny Caesar Salad that was barely dressed, a filet of salmon (which was delicious tho), and a piece of cheesecake that was still frozen in the middle was NOT worth $85.

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  4. Richard

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience on Valentine’s Day Service outstanding

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  5. Stacey

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When making reservations especially on holidays make sure they are not serving a special menu and per person cost. It is not posted when using online reservations and is extremely overpriced!

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  6. Keith

    VIP

    New Jersey

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely wonderful dinner. The grilled calamari was some of the best I have ever had! The veal chop parmigiana was absolutely wonderful! My wife had the meatballs on ricotta and Seafood Pescatore. She absolutely enjoyed both of them very much! Our server was Reyes (?) and he was very helpful and extremely attentive.

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  7. shoredine

    VIP

    New York City

    152 reviews

    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal and service. Remi is a fantastic server. Very enjoyable evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Joseph

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and we loved it. We will definitely be back soon. Such a cute restaurant and great food and service

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Colleen

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for 4 overlooking the bay. Our server was Nora and she was wonderful. It was our third visit to Buona Vita. We have enjoyed every meal and every visit. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived. A lovely break from the typical bar food at surrounding restaurants and bars.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Ray

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner, service was great and we’ll be back! We tend to go more often in the offseason to avoid the summer crowds, definitely a favorite for great Italian food.

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Buona Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 2181 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Buona Vita

801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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