Buona Via Ristorante

Buona Via Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Maureen

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   My first time there was meeting friends the place is very nice, food was very good I had capellini granchio. Would definitely go back
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks so much, Maureen! We're happy your first visit hit the mark—and you picked a great dish with the cappellini granchio. We are glad you had a nice time with friends, and we're excited to welcome you back!
   

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   Deborah

   Philadelphia44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We celebrated my friend’s birthday. We started off with the seafood tower, antipasto and Cesar salad, which were delicious. For entrees we had Bronzino, swordfish, chicken parmigiana and seafood pescatore. Everything was excellent. The presentation of filleting the Bronzino table side was a special touch. For dessert we had pistachios gelato and tiramisu. Service was top notch. They celebrated my friend’s birthday with a beautifully decorated dessert plate. We will definitely be coming back!
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you, Deborah! We're delighted you chose to celebrate your friend's birthday with us. It sounds like you enjoyed a little bit of everything—from the seafood tower to the desserts! We appreciate the kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Jim VIP

   Philadelphia60 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Mario our waiter was polite, professional and appropriately attentive. Those who assisted him in serving were also very pleasant and efficient. The food is always delicious with a real Italian flair! I would highly recommend a visit to Buona Via!
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you, Jim! We’re lucky to have Mario on our team, and it’s great to hear that his attentive service, along with the support of our staff, made your visit memorable. We’re proud to serve dishes with authentic Italian character, and your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to your next visit to Buona Via!
   

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   Glenn

   Philadelphia36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Overall, everything was great! My mom ordered the shrimp and scallops and mashed potatoes, and everything was pretty much cold, for $33 that should not have been the case. She sent it back, it came out hot. Food was great, bread was great! They offer you enough water to be able to float home, constantly, "would you like more water?" Desert was good as well, just a bit pricey for things. Took a while to get an iced tea.
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 31, 2025

   Thank you for your review, Glenn! We're glad you enjoyed the food and our fresh bread. We apologize that your mom's meal initially arrived cold. We're happy we could quickly rectify that and serve it hot. Your feedback about the service speed and the wait for the iced tea is incredibly valuable to us, as it helps us improve. We appreciate your comments on our dessert pricing as well. At Buona Via, we're committed to providing excellent food and service, and we look forward to your next visit!
   

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   ChristineC

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

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

   The food was good but not memorable. The sauce was bland. Service and ambience were fabulous.
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 24, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Christine. We're glad you enjoyed the service and ambiance at Buona Via. However, we're sorry our food didn't leave a lasting impression, especially regarding the sauce. We appreciate your honesty as it helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to wow you with a dish that better matches your tastes. We look forward to seeing you again!
   

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   Janice VIP

   Philadelphia19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   First timers! Delicious! Had the octopus appetizer—amazing! Both of our meals, the lobster risotto and crab meat over capellini, were phenomenal. Dessert - tiramisu sealed the deal. What a gem! Prices are on par.
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 16, 2025

   We're glad to hear you enjoyed your first visit, Janice! The octopus appetizer, lobster risotto, and crab meat over capellini are favorites among our guests. We're thrilled you loved the tiramisu, too! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience.
   

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   Bill VIP

   Philadelphia18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

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

   This was our first time dining in this restaurant. We were first seated next to a fireplace with a heater running and it became way too hot, but the server was happy to change our table. I had the Bronzino special where they filleted the fish right at the table. It was so juicy and perfectly cooked. My wife had the Tile fish, and it was also very good, but a bit salty. The manager even came to our table to check if everything was going well. The entire staff was very professional, and the evening was a pleasure. They had many pasta dishes to choose from that I would like to go back a try, and they have a large bar that looks like a great place to hang out for happy ours. You should try this restaurant.
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 15, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Buona Via, Bill! We're glad to hear that your table change was handled smoothly and that you enjoyed the Bronzino and the tableside preparation. We appreciate your feedback on the seasoning of the Tilefish and will share your comments with our culinary team. It's great that our manager and staff made your evening enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back to try more from our menu.
   

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   Jeff

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

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

   Excellent food, service and atmosphere!!!! Highly recommend!
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 12, 2025

   Thank you for the excellent review, Jeff! We're pleased you had a great experience with our food, service, and atmosphere. Your recommendation is truly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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   KathleenB

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Everything was perfect! The food and the service were outstanding!
   

   Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 9, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words, Kathleen! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for choosing Buona Via!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

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

    Service was good. Meal was OK. Octopus appetizer was excellent. The linguine pest tour was lacking. Any spice or punch and a bit chewy wife had scallops and shrimp with asparagus she loved it.
    

    Buona Via RistoranteResponded on March 8, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed the octopus appetizer, and your wife loved her shrimp and scallops entree. We appreciate your feedback on the linguine pescatore; we aim to perfect our dishes and will look into your comments to enhance our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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