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Buona Forchetta Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

4.5
4.5
150 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.
Explore our menu, discover our story, and reserve your table online.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 150 people are saying

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta Newport Beach offers "excellent food and incredible service," with standout wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta. Guests praise the authentic Italian ambiance and "friendly, attentive staff." Ideal for family outings or special occasions, the vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu make it a "Newport gem" worth visiting repeatedly.
150 Reviews
  1. Tyler VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time at this restaurant. Did not know they have many locations in the San Diego area. Everything at this restaurant was fantastic and top notch, start to finish. The food was well prepared and flavorful. We had the Artichokes to start, then we each had our own pizza, my wife had one of the mixed drinks and I had the italian hazy IPA on draft. we finished off with one of their fantastic desserts. The waiter was super helpful and attentive. The two managers both stopped by to check on us more than once. Great experience at Buona Forchetta and we are very much looking forward to visiting here again over the summer.

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  2. Tina VIP

    Orange County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The service was impeccable and the food was great! Will definitely be back!

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  3. Hemant

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, good quality food and very friendly staff.

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  4. Tara VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A celiac’s dream! Amazing gluten free options, including pasta, pizza crust, dessert!! And our server Blaise was attentive kind knowledgeable & made our experience an even better time.

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  5. Yvette

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were knowledge able on the menu and the wine and all staff checked our table. Managers were great. It was a great night. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. I will highly recommend.

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  6. Camryn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time at buona forchetta! the staff was so friendly and made our experience so fun plus the food and drinks were delicious! definitely will be back!

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  7. Julie VIP

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Neighborhood Gem w/incredible warm Italian hospitality! Giancarlo is THE best waiter ever!

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  8. Kip

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The artichokes are off the hook! Highly recommended. The help is very attentive.

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  9. Humberto

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stylish and comfortable restaurant. Easy parking with lot below and covered. Friendly and attentive service. The calamari and meatball appetizers were delicious. Pizza and pastas were good portions and excellent. Food quality to the price is a great deal. Desserts were decadent and capped off a great meal. The family had a wonderful evening, and we will be back.

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  10. Curt

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A little taste of Italy right here in Newport Beach

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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 4.5 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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