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Buona Forchetta, San Diego, CA
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Buona Forchetta

$30 and under
Italian
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: This easygoing Italian restaurant has five locations all over San Diego that specialize in Neapolitan-style pizzas and northern Italian staples. It’s loved by the area’s families for kid-friendly touches: Pasta dishes can be ordered in smaller portions, and the restaurant’s Liberty Station location has two play areas, plus a vintage red Fiat converted into a dining table.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Park
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 913 people are saying

Buona Forchetta 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta is a beloved Italian gem in San Diego, renowned for its "authentic and delicious food." Guests consistently praise its "outstanding service" and "warm, inviting atmosphere." The pizza and pasta are particular highlights, with "the best pizza in town" being a frequent commendation. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its "amazing food" and "charming" setting. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers seeking a delightful dining experience.
913 Reviews
  1. Abraham

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was very dry and the pastas needed salt…

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  2. Edith

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, and the service really amazing, had a great time, and definetely will comeback to try new things on the menu!

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  3. Paula VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought guests from out of town with us for dinner. Everything was perfect: service, timeliness, food, friendliness of the staff and the lovely setting! Thank you for being the quintessential Italian dining experience in San Diego!

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  4. Yasmin

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buona Forchetta is always a hit, food is delicious. The bread is to die for. Ordered a lasagne this time around and did not regret. Amazing ! Service is great too. Definitely recommend this gem

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  5. Claudia VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, nice ambiance & central location. Close enough for a walk at the park after. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ,

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  6. Felicia

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Buona Forchetta it’s such a staple for us definitely helps it’s walkable for us. I normally always get the pomodori sauce with pasta and my husband normally goes for a pizza! I decided to try the Carbonara and tbh it wasn’t great. So I’ll skip that next time however they had a special pasta dish with a Genovese sauce that was amazing! Overall we love this place will be going back again and again

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  7. Jack

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Server was super energetic, pizza was really good as well

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  8. Laura

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I had an impromptu date night. We shared the margarita pizza and pasta bolognese with bucatini. Both dishes were delicious and more than enough to share. We will definitely return again.

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  9. EMILIO

    Yosemite1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great time, wonderful service, very friendly staff

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  10. Taeko

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guacamo was spectacular! We appreciate him and we will come again for special occasions

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FAQs

Buona Forchetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 381-4844.

Buona Forchetta is rated 4.7 stars by 913 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 73 times today
Google Map for Buona Forchetta

3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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