Buona Sera

4.7

1741 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events.

Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 530-5858
Website
http://www.buona-sera.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
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Location
50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Neighborhood
Red Bank
Parking details
$7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuscany, Italy, Carpineto "Dogajolo" Rosé
- Glass$8.00
Delle Venezie, Italy, Pinot Grigio
- Glass$8.00
Alto Adige, Italy, Kris Pinot Grigio
- Glass$8.00
Alto Adige, Italy, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
- Glass$14.00
Puglia, Italy, Zonin Moscato
- Glass$8.00
Columbia Valley, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
- Glass$8.00
Marlborough, NZ Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$8.00
California, Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$8.00
Napa Valley, CA Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc
- Glass$9.00
Napa Valley, CA Twomey by Silver Oak Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$10.00
Napa Valley, CA Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$13.00
Central Coast, CA "Conundrum" by Caymus 'Screw Top'
- Glass$14.00
California, Blackstone Chardonnay
- Glass$8.00
California, Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay
- Glass$8.00
Napa Valley, CA Newton Chardonnay "Red Label"
- Glass$12.00
Russian River, CA DeLoach Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Glass$9.00
Russian River, CA Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay "Russian River Ranches"
- Glass$12.00
California, Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay
- Glass$14.00
Sonoma, CA Simi Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Glass$14.00

Red Wines by the Glass

California, Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
- Glass$8.00
Russian River, CA DeLoach Pinot Noir "Estate"
- Glass$12.00
Willamette Valley, OR Adelsheim Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
- Glass$13.00
California, Woodbridge Merlot
- Glass$8.00
California, Blackstone Merlot
- Glass$8.00
Alexander Valley, CA Murphy Goode Merlot
- Glass$9.00
Napa Valley, CA Frogs Leap Merlot
- Glass$19.00
Toscana, Italy, Verrazzonno Rosso
- Glass$10.00
Toscana, Italy, Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
- Glass$12.00
Toscana, Italy, Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico
- Glass$11.00
Toscana, Italy, Lucente
- Glass$16.00
Toscana, Italy, Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva "Tenuta Marchese"
- Glass$20.00
Toscana, Italy, Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva "Ducale Gold"
- Glass$22.00
Alexander Valley, CA Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
- Glass$9.00
Coonawarra, AU Penley Shiraz "Hyland"
- Glass$10.00
California, Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$8.00
California, Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$8.00
Alexander Valley, CA Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$11.00
Napa Valley, CA Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$14.00
Napa Valley, CA Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$20.00
Napa Valley, CA Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$45.00
Abruzzi, Italy, Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Glass$10.00
Sonoma, CA Ferrari Carano "Siena"
- Glass$11.00
Piemonte, Italy, Ceretto Barolo
- Glass$20.00
Piemonte, Italy, Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
- Glass$22.00
California, DeLoach Zinfandel "Heritage Reserve"
- Glass$8.00
Sonoma, CA St. Franicis Zinfandel "Old Vines"
- Glass$12.00
Patagonia, Argentina, Rutta 22 Malbec
- Glass$10.00
Mendoza, Argentina, Diseño Malbec
- Glass$8.00

Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Veneto, Italy N.V. Zaretto Prosecco (187ml)
- Bottle$12.00
Veneto, Italy N.V. Lamberti Prosecco
- Bottle$26.00
Sonoma, CA N.V. Korbel Brut
- Bottle$26.00
Piemonte, Italy N.V. Castello Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui "Roas Regale"
- Bottle$42.00
Champagne, France N.V. Moët & Chandon Extra Dry "Impérial"
- Bottle$110.00
Champagne, France N.V. Taittinger Brut "La Francaise"
- Bottle$95.00
Champagne, France N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label"
- Bottle$110.00
Champagne, France 2004 Veuve Cliquot Brut "La Grande Dame"
- Bottle$300.00
Champagne, France 2006 Moët & Chandon Cuvée "Dom Pérignon"
- Bottle$375.00
Champagne, France 2007 Louis Roederer "Cristal"
- Bottle$450.00

Rosé

Champagne, France N.V. Taittinger Rosé "Cuvée Prestige"
- Bottle$130.00
Champagne, France 2007 Louis Roederer Rosé "Cristal"
- Bottle$850.00
Tuscany, Italy 2016 Carpineto "Dogajolo" Rosato
- Bottle$24.00

American White Wines

Columbia Valley, WA 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
- Bottle$24.00
California 2015 Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$22.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2016 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA 2016 Twomey by Silver Oak Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$45.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$50.00
Central Coast, CA 2014 "Conundrum" by Caymus 'screw top'
- Bottle$50.00
California 2015 Blackstone Chardonnay
- Bottle$22.00
Russian River, CA 2014 DeLoach Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Bottle$36.00
Napa Valley, CA 2015 Newton Chardonnay "Red Label"
- Bottle$45.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay "Russian River Ranches"
- Bottle$42.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Jordan Chardonnay
- Bottle$60.00
California 2015 Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay
- Bottle$48.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Playdate Chardonnay
- Bottle$55.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 Simi Chardonnay "Russian River"
- Bottle$46.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stags' Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay "Karia"
- Bottle$60.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Franciscan Chardonnay "Cuvee Sauvage"
- Bottle$64.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Cakebread Chardonnay
- Bottle$72.00
Napa/Carneros, CA 2014 Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay "Truchard Vineyard"
- Bottle$82.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay
- Bottle$85.00

German White Wines

Pfalz 2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle "Saint M"
- Bottle$24.00
Mosel 2015 Clean Slate Riesling
- Bottle$24.00

New Zealand White Wines

Marlborough 2016 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$28.00
Marlborough 2015 Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle$34.00

Italian White Wines

Alto Adige 2015 Kris Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$26.00
Trentino 2015 Baron Fini Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$28.00
Alto Adige 2015 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$48.00
Veneto 2015 Santi Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$24.00
Campania 2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
- Bottle$38.00
Piemonte 2013 Batasiolo Gavi
- Bottle$28.00
Piemonte 2013 La Scolca Gavi di Gavi Black Label
- Bottle$75.00
Puglia NV Zonin Moscato
- Bottle$22.00
Toscana 2014 Antinori Vermentino
- Bottle$44.00
Friuli 2013 Jermann Chardonnay "Dreams"
- Bottle$110.00
Piemonte 2011 Giacosa Arneis
- Bottle$46.00

French White Wines

Graves, Bordeaux 2014 Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc
- Bottle$36.00
Burgundy 2015 Drouhin Mâcon-Villages
- Bottle$36.00
Burgundy 2014 Drouhin Meursault
- Bottle$94.00
Burgundy 2014 Louis Latour Puligny-Montrache 1er Cru
- Bottle$120.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet "Les Folatieres" 1er Cru
- Bottle$175.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet "Marquis de Laguiche"
- Bottle$200.00
Chablis 2015 Domaine B. Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes
- Bottle$36.00
Loire 2016 Reverdy Ducroux Domaine Sancerre
- Bottle$32.00

American Red Wines

California 2015 Smoking Loon Pinot Noir
- Bottle$22.00
Sonoma, CA 2014 Kenwood Pinot Noir
- Bottle$36.00
Russian River, CA 2014 DeLoach Pinot Noir "Russian River Valley"
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Playdate Pinot Noir
- Bottle$34.00
Santa Maria, CA 2013 Cambria Pinot Noir
- Bottle$40.00
Oregon 2014 Erath Pinot Noir
- Bottle$32.00
Oregon 2014 Adelsheim Pinot Noir "Willamette Valley"
- Bottle$46.00
Russian River, CA 2014 Lynmar Pinot Noir "Russian River Valley"
- Bottle$68.00
Sonoma Coast, CA 2014 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir "Sonoma Coast" 70
- Bottle$70.00
Willamette Valley, OR 2014 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir
- Bottle$76.00
Willamette Valley, OR 2014 Archery Summit Pinot Noir "Premier Cuvee"
- Bottle$80.00
California 2015 Blackstone Merlot
- Bottle$22.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2013 Murphy Goode Merlot
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Rombauer Merlot
- Bottle$52.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Frogs Leap Merlot
- Bottle$60.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Shafer Merlot
- Bottle$120.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 Ferrari Carano "Siena"
- Bottle$38.00
Napa Valley, CA Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Hands of Time"
- Bottle$50.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Duckhorn "Decoy"
- Bottle$42.00
Sonoma, CA 2012 Ferrari Carano "Tresor"
- Bottle$82.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Francis Coppola Director's Cut Cinema
- Bottle$54.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Chimney Rock "Elivage"
- Bottle$135.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Neibaum-Coppola "Rubicon"
- Bottle$350.00
Knights Valley, CA 2009 Peter Michael Winery "Les Pavots"
- Bottle$350.00
Rutherford, CA 2013 Quintessa
- Bottle$400.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Opus One
- Bottle$425.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Joseph Phelps "Insignia"
- Bottle$450.00
Napa Valley, CA 2009 Joseph Phelps "Insignia"
- Bottle$600.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Ravenswood Zinfandel "Napa"
- Bottle$32.00
Sonoma, CA 2013 St. Francis Zinfandel "Old Vines"
- Bottle$42.00
California 2013 Beron Zinfandel
- Bottle$44.00
Coastal California 2015 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon "Private Selection"
- Bottle$25.00
California 2014 Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$22.00
California 2008 Hawk Crest by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$24.00
North Coast, CA 2015 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$32.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2013 Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$30.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$36.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$32.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$48.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Bennet Family Cabernet Sauvignon "Reserve"
- Bottle$54.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$75.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$80.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$110.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$90.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Napanook by Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$150.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Artemis"
- Bottle$95.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Faustini Winery Dalla Gasperina
- Bottle$125.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$145.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$180.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Cross Barn by Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$85.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013/2014 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$110.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2012 Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$95.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley"
- Bottle$175.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon "One Point Five"
- Bottle$175.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012/2013 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$165.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Fay"
- Bottle$200.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$140.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$120.00
Napa Valley, CA 2012 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"
- Bottle$245.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "SLV"
- Bottle$200.00
Napa Valley, CA 2014 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon "Oakville"
- Bottle$240.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon "Special Selections"
- Bottle$365.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Cask 23"
- Bottle$375.00
Alexander Valley, CA 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah
- Bottle$30.00
Napa Valley, CA 2013 Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah
- Bottle$64.00

Italian Red Wines

Abruzzi 2010 Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Bottle$30.00
Abruzzi 2010 Monti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- Bottle$32.00
Abruzzi 2014 Zaccagnini Montepulciano Riserva
- Bottle$30.00
Campania 2012 Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo "Ognissole"
- Bottle$32.00
Campania 2012 Rubraco "Aglianico"
- Bottle$34.00
Molise 2012 Di Majo Norante Ramitello
- Bottle$30.00
Molise 2012 Di Majo Norante Montepulciano Riserva "Don Luigi"
- Bottle$52.00
Piemonte 2011 Travaglini Gattinara
- Bottle$52.00
Piemonte 2014 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Promis"
- Bottle$80.00
Piemonte 2012 Ceretto Barolo
- Bottle$72.00
Piemonte 2011 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
- Bottle$80.00
Piemonte 2012 Pio Cesare Barolo
- Bottle$120.00
Piemonte 2012 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo "Cannubi"
- Bottle$155.00
Piemonte 2010 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo "Sarmassa"
- Bottle$160.00
Piemonte 2012 Cortese Barbaresco
- Bottle$85.00
Piemonte 2008 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco "Asili"
- Bottle$230.00
Piemonte 2010 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco
- Bottle$390.00
Piemonte 2011 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco "Sperss"
- Bottle$390.00
Sicilia 2014 Morgante Nero d'Avola
- Bottle$32.00
Sicilia 2014 Regaleali Nero d'Avola Rosso
- Bottle$28.00
Toscana 2015 Barone Ricasoli Chianti "Del Barone"
- Bottle$30.00
Toscana 2013 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
- Bottle$40.00
Toscana 2013 Castello Bossi Chanti Classico
- Bottle$36.00
Toscana 2013 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva
- Bottle$42.00
Toscana 2013 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva "Tenuta Marchese"
- Bottle$75.00
Toscana 2014 Selvapiana Chianti Classico Riserva "Bucerchiale"
- Bottle$32.00
Toscana 2012 Ruffi no Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold
- Bottle$80.00
Toscana 2012 Ruffi no Vino Nobile di Montalcino "Lodola Nuova"
- Bottle$40.00
Toscana 2011/2012 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$95.00
Toscana 2011 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$140.00
Toscana 2010 Antinori Brunello di Montalcino "Pian delle Vigne"
- Bottle$120.00
Toscana 2011 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino
- Bottle$110.00
Super Tuscan 2012 Podere Poggio Scalette il Cabonaione
- Bottle$100.00
Super Tuscan 2003/07 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Masseto"
- Bottle$800.00
Super Tuscan 2014 Lucente
- Bottle$56.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Il Borro
- Bottle$84.00
Super Tuscan 2011 Alesino Alte d'Altesi
- Bottle$62.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Luce
- Bottle$210.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Antinori "Tignanello"
- Bottle$180.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia"
- Bottle$400.00
Super Tuscan 2008 Tenuta San Guido "Sassicaia"
- Bottle$450.00
Super Tuscan 2013 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Ornellaia"
- Bottle$400.00
Super Tuscan 2012 Antinori "Solaia"
- Bottle$450.00
Veneto 2013 Righetti Valpoicello
- Bottle$34.00
Veneto 2012 Cesari Amarone
- Bottle$72.00
Veneto 2013 Sartori Amarone
- Bottle$80.00
Veneto 2007 Bertani Amarone
- Bottle$200.00

French Red Wines

Burgundy 2015 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
- Bottle$30.00
Burgundy 2013 Joseph Drouhin Volnay
- Bottle$90.00
Rhône 2007/08 Chapoutier Côtes-du-Rhône "Belleruche"
- Bottle$26.00
Rhône NV Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-Pape "La Fiole"
- Bottle$56.00
Rhône 2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Bottle$142.00
Graves, Bordeaux 2004 Château la Mission Haut-Brion
- Bottle$275.00
Graves, Bordeaux 1999 Château Haut-Brion Bottle
- Bottle$900.00
Graves, Bordeaux 2000 Château Haut-Brion
- Bottle$2,475.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 2006 Château Kirwan
- Bottle$186.00
Margaux. Bordeaux 2006 Château Palmer
- Bottle$420.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 1999 Château Margaux
- Bottle$1,120.00
Margaux, Bordeaux 2001 Château Margaux
- Bottle$1,050.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 1996 Château Mouton Rothschild
- Bottle$1,320.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2003 Château Mouton Rothschild
- Bottle$1,195.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2001 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,760.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 2000 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,695.00
Pauillac, Bordeaux 1998 Château Latour
- Bottle$1,190.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2000 Château Trotanoy
- Bottle$400.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2001 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$315.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 1998 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$500.00
Pomerol, Bordeaux 2000 Château L'Evangile
- Bottle$776.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000 Château Figeac
- Bottle$315.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000/01 Château Pavie Macquin
- Bottle$220.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2000 Château Pavie Decasse
- Bottle$245.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2003 Château Pavie
- Bottle$608.00
St. Émilion, Bordeaux 2001 Château Pavie
- Bottle$426.00
St. Estèphe, Bordeaux 1999 Château Calon Segur
- Bottle$175.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2001 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
- Bottle$200.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2003 Château Ducru Beaucaillou
- Bottle$418.00
St. Julien, Bordeaux 2000 Château Gruaud Larose
- Bottle$270.00

Argentinian Red Wines

Patagonia 2015 Rutta 22 Malbec
- Bottle$30.00
Cafyate Valley 2015 Michel Tornino Malbec "Colleccion"
- Bottle$30.00
Mendoza 2013 Graffigna Malbec Reserve
- Bottle$26.00
Mendoza 2014 Catena Malbec
- Bottle$35.00
Mendoza 2014 Diseño Malbec
- Bottle$24.00

Australian Red Wines

Hunter Valley 2015 Black Opal Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
- Bottle$20.00
Coonawarra 2013 Penley Shiraz "Hyland"
- Bottle$30.00

What 1,741 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Sera delights with "amazing appetizers," "huge portions," and "excellent service." The atmosphere is "beautifully decorated," enhancing the dining experience. While some reviews mention inconsistencies, the majority praise the "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Its proximity to theaters makes it a perfect pre-show dining choice.

1,741 Reviews

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Tom
VIP
New York City
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the true gems at the shore. Many have tried. This is Italian at it's finest.
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Philip
VIP
New York City
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight only... the calamari were a bit greasy but this is a great place.
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Alex
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grant out server was awesome!!! Brought my fiancée to her favorite restaurant for her birthday. Never disappoints! It is official mine as well.
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RICHARD
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came for dinner tonight before George Thorogood concert at Count Basie, was looking forward to a nice meal with my son . We were encouraged to order a lot of food, appetizers came and each were enough for four persons , and very mediocre. When we saw how much food had come asked to cancel additional side of meatballs with our main course, was told not possible , no reason but said ok. Main course pastas came and they were really poor , mushy, flavorless . Told waitress who told owner . Owner came to out table with huge attitude , his place is the best etc… told him in a non confrontational way what we thought of the food and he became extremely aggressive , his place is the best been in biz 40 years etc , asked me to step outside and fight him , then told us to get out . All this in front of my son . I asked him if he wanted me to pay or just leave , of course he said pay. Worst dining experience I have ever had in Red Bank, arrogant owner who could not listen to constructive criticism. I have been in restaurant biz in NYC for going on 40 years , never been treated , or treated anyone , in such an arrogant , aggressive manner . Will never go back there.Oh and in case I didn’t stress it enough food is just simply terrible
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Irene
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation way ahead of time because we were attending a show later. The clams casino were the best we’ve ever tasted! Also the veal parmigiana was excellent! Would definitely go back!
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Sal
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Dining Experience , Food , Drinks and Service were all Fantastic
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Linda
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
BEAUTIFULLY decorated; AMAZING appetizers - Filet Mignon Braciole, Clams Casino & Stuffed Artichoke; incredible FRESHLY made Tortellini & Perciatelli (Bucatini) Carbonara dishes & DELICIOUS Tiramisu with Espresso Martini to close! The servings are BIG too so bring your appetite! Be ready for the wine menu! It’s MASSIVE!! Our server was Rob & he was great! It was our first time there so he gave us time to savor the experience! We will DEFINITELY be back! A MUST visit! Buona Appetito!!
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Len
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable. The food amazing. With the portions of food received, we were able to bring enough home for our dinner the next day. This was an experience to never forget. We will be back and be sure to let everyone know of Buona Sera.
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Michael
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nico was an amazing server and really set the tone for dinner. The food was amazing and the drinks were delicious. My first time here and I will be back!
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Bana
VIP
Philadelphia
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a pre-show dinner. We told the waiter and he made sure the dinner was served quickly and attentively. Excellent food and atmosphere. Just a few steps from the venue too. We’ll be back!
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FAQs

Buona Sera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-5858.

Buona Sera is rated 4.7 stars by 1741 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Additional information

Neighborhood
Red Bank
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buona-sera.com/
Phone number
(732) 530-5858
Catering
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