Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

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

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   Tonantzin

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Everything about this place was great...service, food, location, ambiance. If you find yourself in Newport Beach, do yourself a favor and eat here. You won't be sorry! By the way, we were there mid-day (shortly after opening) so there wasn't a lot of people inside which is why I rated it quiet. I'm sure if you come for dinner there will more people and probably a bit louder.
   

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   Aleksandra VIP

   Orange County3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I really wanted to love this place as it has so much potential and is in a great location. Took my boyfriend for his bday dinner (which wasn’t even acknowledged) The ambiance is lovely but first thing that rub me the wrong way were plastic appetizer plates. I understand the relaxed Italian mentality but it took about 30 min until I’m assuming the owner came to our table to offer us something to drink. Let me point out the restaurant wasn’t busy at all. The food wasn’t bad, pizza was very authentic and made to perfection, I couldn’t get over the service though as our server (owner?) was condescending and very unprofessional. Not trying to be a hater but from a messed up order to a long wait and being thrown jabs at during our dinner the experience wasn’t worth it at all.
   

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   Michelle VIP

   Las Vegas8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food was delicious! The staff was very friendly. We ordered the focaccia with garlic, burrata caprese and Buona Forchetta with the pappardelle pasta and added sausage. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Lars

   Orange County10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great, authentic Italian food, excellent gluten free pizza, excellent pasta choices, great atmosphere and service!
   

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   Corrine VIP

   San Francisco50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Delicious dinner with many great choice’s between pasta and pizza. Beautiful presentation and the staff was very attentive. The best part DOG friendly patio.
   

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   Noemi VIP

   Phoenix / Arizona21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Food was delicious and our waiters were so kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back!!
   

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   Ernest VIP

   San Francisco27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   One of the dishes was not to our liking, and the staff recommended another option which was good
   

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   Danae

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Loved it! Definitely going back again! Everyone was friendly, food was amazing!
   

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   Jerry VIP

   Orange County5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 19, 2025

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

   This was my second time there and I’m even more sold on this place. Their staff is amazing and will go above and beyond to make sure everything is just as it should be. Food is great and consistent. I highly recommend it.
   

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    chelsea

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

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

    Back patio was beautiful with the string lights & ambiance. Waiter, Castillo, was so kind and helped make our celebration dinner special. Food was SO good. Didn’t realize they are NOT a full bar, though. Otherwise 10/10
    

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