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Buona Forchetta

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

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.

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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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
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
Phone number
(619) 381-4844
Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
Neighborhood
South Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata Caprese$17.00
Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze
Montanara$10.00
Fried pizza bites, chef's creation
Artichokes$16.00
Artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, evoo
Calamari Fritti$18.00
Fried calamari, marinara
Eggplant Tortino$13.00
Eggplant, marinara, stracciata
Polpettine$13.00
Beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, parmigiano, breadcrumbs
Bruschettone$13.00
Chef's creation
Tagliere Misto$20.00
Serves 2 people. Combination of artisanal cheeses and meats
Focaccia$6.00
Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt
Zuppa del Giorno$8.00

Insalate

Add prosciutto $5, chicken $4, shrimp $8, smoked salmon $8, burrata $6, vegan mozzarella $3

Fattore$10.00
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, shaved parmigiano
Sottoterra$13.00
Carrots, fennel, parsnip, onions, mixed greens, goat cheese
Toscana$14.00
Chicken breast, pine nuts, goat cheese, spinach
Polipo$19.00
Chef's Creation
Beet Salad$13.00
Organic mixed greens, beets, lentils, goat cheese, parmigiano, balsamic
Radicchio$14.00
Radicchio and cauliflower salad, salumi picante, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00
Lasagna Vegeteriana$20.00
Ravioli of the Day
- M/P
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Risotto of the Day
- M/P

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg Pasta$1.00
Fettuccine, Pappardelle
Durum Wheat Semolina
Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Bucatini
Gluten Free Pasta$3.00
Gnocchi ($3), Gnocchi (Gluten Free) ($4)

Sauces

Amatriciana$18.00
Organic tomatoes, guanciale, onions, pecorino cheese
Bolognese$19.00
Ground Angus beef, tomatoes
Carbonara$19.00
Egg, pecorino, guanciale
Due Pomodori$17.00
Oragnic tomatoes, garlic, basil
Pesto$19.00
24 month aged parmigiano, evoo, basil, pinenuts; contains nuts
Buona Forchetta$17.00
Cream, egg, parmigano, spicy marinara, black pepper
Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Pecorino cheese, black pepper

Cucina Vegana

See our vegan and vegetarian section under pizza

Insalata Vegana$13.00
Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberry, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing
Tagliere Vegano$18.00
Serves 2-3 people. Grilled organic vegetables, marinated artichokes, mixed imported olives, vegan nduja confit tomatoes
Rigatoni al Pesto$18.00
Penne ai Funghi$18.00

Toppings

Sausage$4.00
Chicken$4.00
Polpette (2 Pieces)$6.00
Shrimp (3 Pieces)$8.00
Italian Porcini$6.00
Seasonal Veggie$5.00
Burrata Cheese$6.00
Ricotta$3.00
Fresh Mozzarella$3.00

Pizza

Make it gluten free +$3, vegan mozzarella +$2

Classiche Napoletane STG

Margherita$13.00
San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, evoo
Marinara$11.00
San marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes
Regina Margherita$16.00
Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano
Puttanesca$15.00
Mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olives, San marzano tomatoes
Pacchiatella$19.00
Piennolo tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, evoo, basil

Vegana and Vegetarian

$17. Your choice of mozzarella or vegan cheese, and/or tomato sauce

Piera
Pesto, grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms
Gabriele
Spinach, porcini, grape tomatoes
Guido
Potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini
Vittoria
Zucchini, grape tomatoes, artichokes, pesto
Jackson
Artichokes, arugula, grape tomato, onion, olive
Enzo
Rapini, olives, potato, onion

Rosse

Sofia$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms
Sergio$19.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Augusta$17.00
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, grape tomatoes
Nicola$19.00
Mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil
Daniela$17.00
Mozzarella di bufala, brie, smoked prosciutto
Angela$15.00
Mozzarella, spicy salame calabrese
Bruna$19.00
Mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, spicy salame
Martina$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, oregano, crushed red pepper, arugula, truffle oil, parmesan
Juna$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, spicy honey
Giulia$18.00
Mozzarella, spicy salami, onion, sausage, bell pepper, spicy honey

Calzoni

Gluten free not available

India$16.00
Prosciutto cotto, ricotta, mozzarella, grape tomatoes
Kira$17.00
Mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta, tomato sauce
Ezio$19.00
Mozzrella, brie, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Darrell$17.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, ricotta cheese fried
Ascanio$17.00
Mozzarella, ricotta, pancetta, provola fried

Le Bianche - No Sauce

Andrea$17.00
Provola, roasted potatoes, sausage, parmigiano
Levi$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto di parma, cherry tomatoes
Marisa$18.00
Mozzarella, pesto, ricotta, grape tomatoes, pine nuts
Barbara$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, provola, gorgonzola, parmigiano
Isabella$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, sundried tomatoes, onions, goat cheese
Michelle$17.00
Caramelized onions, gorgonzola, speck, mozzarella
Caterina$18.00
Brie, smoked salmon, grape tomatoes, mozzarella
Gemma$15.00
Mozzerlla di bufala, ricotta, shrimp, grape tomatoes
Alexa$18.00
Provola, fennel sausage, rapini
Aldo$19.00
Provola, pancetta, egg, truffle oil
Teepoo$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms, ricotta
Lina$19.00
Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata, spicy honey

Le Fritte - Fried Pizza

$17. Gluten free not available

Amanda
Provola, ricotta, prosciutto di parma
Rebecca
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms
Jeff
Provola, pancetta, cherry tomato, baby arugula

Pizza Gourmet - No Sauce

$22

Alessandro
Provola, sausage, prosciutto cotto, porcini
Luigina
Porcini, provola, prosciutto, truffle oil
Giuseppe
Mozzarella, porcini, spicy salame, calabrese, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Claudia
Pancetta, brie, arugula, provola, truffle oil
Jim
Smoked salmon, provola, olives, capers, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes
Agnese
Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, parmesan, walnuts, arugula, spicy honey

Sides

Rapini with Roasted Garlic
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms

Housemade Dolci

$10

Tiramisu
Delizia di Bosco
Gelato Housemade
Panna Cotta
Cannoli
Chocolate Mousse
Straccetti Dolci
Millefoglie Della Nonna

Beer

Draft

Buona Forchetta, Blonde
Buona Forchetta, West Coast IPA
Rotating Micro Brewed Handles
Ask your server about our local selection

Bottles

Peroni, Pilsner$7.00
Mastri Birrai Umbri (Blonde or Red), Italian Craft Beer$9.00

Bellinis

Bellinis
- Glass$10.00

House Wine

House Red Wine$9.00
House White Wine$8.00

Dessert Wine

Tawny Port Taylor 10 Year, Portugal$13.00
Ruby Port Fonseca LBV Portugal$11.00
Moscato d'Asti Fontanafredda, Piedmont$10.00

Vino

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco - Zonin - Veneto$10.00
Rose Prosecco - Torresella - Veneto$11.00
Italian Sparkling - Ferrari - Trento$55.00
Franciacorta - Ca' del Bosco - Lombardy$65.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio - Santa Margherita - Alto Adige$58.00
Pinot Grigio - Santi - Valdadige, Veneto$10.00
Gavi - Banfi "Principessa" Piedmont$10.00
Vermentino - Rocca di Montemassi - Tuscany$10.00
Falanghina - Villa Matilde - Campania$11.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River$12.00
Chardonnay - Sonoma Cutrer - Sonoma$47.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Daou - Paso Robles$11.00
Rose - Bieler "Sabine" Provence, France$10.00
Riesling - Bex - Nahe, Germany$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Babich - Marlborough, New Zealand$39.00

Red Wine

Valpolicella - Masi "Bonacosta" Veneto$10.00
Amarone - Cesari - Veneto$92.00
Barbera - Fontanafredda "Briccotondo" Piedmont$10.00
Barbera - Michele Chiarlo "Cipressi" Piedmont$51.00
Nebbiolo d'Alba - Bruno Giacosa - Piedmont$75.00
Barolo - Fontanafredda "Serralunga" Piedmont$85.00
Barbaresco - Batasiolo - Piedmont$85.00
Super Tuscan - Tenuta Sette Cieli "Yantra" Tuscany$52.00
Super Tuscan - Le Volte by Ornellaia - Tuscany$59.00
Super Tuscan - Ornellaia - Bolgheri, Tuscany$350.00
Super Tuscan - Biserno "Insoglio Del Cinghiale" Tuscany$75.00
Super Tuscan - Sassicaia - Bolgheri, Tuscany$390.00
Brunello di Montalcino - Val di Suga - Tuscany$99.00
Chianti Classico - Castello d'Albola - Tuscany$12.00
Chianti Riserva - Tenuta di Nozzole - Tuscany$52.00
Sangiovese - San Polo "Rubio" Tuscany$11.00
Montepulciano - Masciarelli - Abruzzo$10.00
Primitivo - Masseria Altemura - Puglia$38.00
Nero d'Avola - Planeta - Sicily$36.00
Pinot Noir - Walt "La Brisa" Sonoma$72.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Francis - Sonoma$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Sequoia Grove - Napa$86.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Substance "Elemental" Washington$12.00
Merlot - Spellbound - California$10.00
Zinfandel - Artezin - Mendocino$35.00
Red Blend - "Pessimist" by Daou - Paso Robles$13.00
Pinot Noir - Sokol Blosser "Evolution" Oregon$11.00
Malbec - Ben Marco - Mendoza, Argentina$11.00
Tempranillo - El Coto - Rioja, Spain$35.00

Non-Alcoholic

Coffee$3.00
Mocha$4.00
Espresso$3.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Latte$4.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Can Soda$3.00
Aranciata$4.00
Limonata$4.00
Mexican Coke$4.00
Panna$6.00
San Pellegrino$6.00

Organic Italian Soda

Cola
Lemonade
Pomegranate
Blood Orange
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta in San Diego offers "the best Italian place" experience with "amazing" pizza and pasta. Despite occasional service hiccups and a bustling atmosphere, patrons rave about its family-friendly vibe and "incredible" food. Ideal for those who appreciate quick service and vibrant surroundings, it remains a "neighborhood gem."

856 Reviews

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Desiree
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and food. We had all our food fast and it was delicious. We had a wonderful time.
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Kira
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love taking out of town guests here for the food! Never a disappointment.
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Monserratt
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our anniversary at our favorite Italian food spot
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Lenore
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The fresh pasta with garlic, evoo, and porcini mushrooms was very good, not exceptional, but good. The ambiance and service was another matter. We cook a lot at home, and so when we go out, it is important to have a good overall experience worth going out for. We were seated at a table that wobbled so badly that I thought the glasses would fall off. There were pizza boxes stacked precariously close behind me. We asked for another table, but the waiter said he would "just fix the table,"and wedged a bit of wine cork under the table leg, which my husband had to keep readjusting during the entire meal. The waiter was the epitome of indifference. The new normal, perhaps?
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Chris
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but the service ruined the experience
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Launa
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was very disappointed with our experience here. I made a reservation for a birthday. I did a lot of research as one of the main guests has celiac disease. The restaurant said that they had a gluten free menu with gluten free pasta options. I called to confirm. When we received the menus, the server told us that they could not accommodate us. He said that all of the gluten free items were cooked in the same water as the items with gluten. The pizza is cooked on the same pans as the regular pizza. We told him that we had researched and called ahead. He said that was too bad. He would let the kitchen know of her "preference" after she had just told him the seriousness of her condition. She ended up ordering the broccoli and potatoes. She also ended up being sick. She is home today dealing with her "preference". I'm so disappointed in this restaurant and this server.
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Alison
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It’s a birthday celebration so it was unfortunate that nothing special happened. Not sure if it’s the lack of communication on our part or no one acknowledged the note on the reservation. Before departing the restaurant, on the other side of the restaurant you can hear a birthday celebration going on. First time here and a so so experience.
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Melissa
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love the food here! Sat at the enclosed outdoor patio. Lost a star due to multiple servers forgetting to provide the complimentary bread despite being asked. Good spot for families
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Len
VIP
Orlando
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were seated outside, which was a bit chilly, but overall a comfortable experience. Our server was excellent as was the food.
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Daina
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Extremely unpleasant dining experience. Service was lack luster. We only saw our server when he first took our order and then to drop off our check- in which we had to get up to find someone to help us pay, we could’ve walked out and no one would have noticed. No check backs, no basic steps of service. We had to get up to ask for multiple basic items- salt, pepper and water. We were celebrating a special occasion and were disappointed with the outcome of our experience. We will not be going back. This restaurant used to be good but even the food was mediocre on our visit. Management should be ashamed, and needs to retrain their staff to be more than just order takers. I’ve worked in the hospitality industry for 25 years, and if I let my staff perform this way I would reevaluate what I am doing with my business and career.
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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 4.6 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Phone number
(619) 381-4844

Buona Forchetta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Regina Margherita

Marinara

Buona Forchetta Blonde

Antipasti

Burrata Caprese$17.00

Montanara$10.00

Artichokes$16.00

Calamari Fritti$18.00

Eggplant Tortino$13.00

Polpettine$13.00

Bruschettone$13.00

Tagliere Misto$20.00

Focaccia$6.00

Zuppa del Giorno$8.00

Insalate

Fattore$10.00

Sottoterra$13.00

Toscana$14.00

Polipo$19.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Radicchio$14.00

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00

Lasagna Vegeteriana$20.00

Ravioli of the Day

Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00

Risotto of the Day

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg Pasta$1.00

Durum Wheat Semolina

Gluten Free Pasta$3.00

Sauces

Amatriciana$18.00

Bolognese$19.00

Carbonara$19.00

Due Pomodori$17.00

Pesto$19.00

Buona Forchetta$17.00

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Cucina Vegana

Insalata Vegana$13.00

Tagliere Vegano$18.00

Rigatoni al Pesto$18.00

Penne ai Funghi$18.00

Toppings

Sausage$4.00

Chicken$4.00

Polpette (2 Pieces)$6.00

Shrimp (3 Pieces)$8.00

Italian Porcini$6.00

Seasonal Veggie$5.00

Burrata Cheese$6.00

Ricotta$3.00

Fresh Mozzarella$3.00

Pizza

Classiche Napoletane STG

Margherita$13.00

Marinara$11.00

Regina Margherita$16.00

Puttanesca$15.00

Pacchiatella$19.00

Vegana and Vegetarian

Piera

Gabriele

Guido

Vittoria

Jackson

Enzo

Rosse

Sofia$17.00

Sergio$19.00

Augusta$17.00

Nicola$19.00

Daniela$17.00

Angela$15.00