Buona Forchetta - San Marcos

Buona Forchetta - San Marcos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Donna VIP

   California Central Coast25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 23, 2025

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

   Reservation was for 230pm - restaurant closes at 3pm. Kitchen closes at 245pm so we had to be quick with ordering drinks and food, then out of the restaurant by 340pm so felt very rushed. Last reservation really should be 2pm. I would not of booked it if I’d known we were going to be rushed. Food and drinks were great.
   

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   John VIP

   San Diego23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

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

   Lasagna was great, Risotto terribly undercooked, the substitute penne pasta was also undercooked. Management graciously comped the meal and did what they could. Apparently, the kitchen staff was overwhelmed and in a hurry.
   

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   Dao

   Houston8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

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

   We had a good experience at the restaurant. Ambiance was nice and service was great. The food we ordered, vegetarian lasagna and salmon piccata were average.
   

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   Kelsey

   San Diego8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

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

   Note that they do NOT do anything to help celebrate birthdays, second time we have come for a bday dinner, have always noted on the reservation that it was for a bday, there either is a disconnect with communicating that to the servers or they just don’t care, because nobody said anything to our birthday person or did anything special. Food was good, pricey but good, nice ambiance, servers were friendly, but kinda weird they ask if it’s for a special occasion and then do nothing
   

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   Rebecca

   San Diego11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

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

   Lovely lunch
   

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   Jenny

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   Our experience was wonderful! They were friendly, accommodating, and attentive! Our server was just lovely! Unfortunately, there was some loud event going on next door, but that was a one time thing and the restaurant did all they could to help us avoid the noise. We will be back!! Thank you!
   

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   Jeremy VIP

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Everything was delicious. One of our friends said the gluten free focaccia and pizza was the best she'd had. The fresh made pasta was excellent. Friendly service. We'll be back!
   

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   Wendy VIP

   San Diego42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   Had a quick dinner on Thursday night. Service was great. We haven't been here in a while, husband had a lasagna which he said used to be better than the current recipe. I had clam linguine and it was very good!
   

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   Murleen

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   Generally everything was good, the food is more authentic which some people will really appreciate. Outdoor and indoor seating is available which is also a plus. The downside was that the Open Table app allowed us to schedule a reservation for eight people during a time when they close down the kitchen before they start their dinner hours. Consequently we enjoyed a meal but were not able to order dessert, and we were the only ones in the restaurant. We would suggest that those hours not be listed as an option for reservations. Will we go back? Yes, we will go back, but preferably when the kitchen is open for the entire meal.
   

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    Erin

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

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

    Food was just ok. Calamari was a bit undercooked and the pasta dishes were a little bland. I won’t go back.
    

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