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Buona Sera, Champlin, MN

Buona Sera

4.6
4.6
2292 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Phone number
    (763) 421-1814
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,292 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for fine wines

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera delights with "spectacular" service and "phenomenal" food. A cozy neighborhood gem, it offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights. Guests rave about its Italian and steak dishes, generous portions, and "amazing" wine list. While noise levels vary, the "wonderful" staff and "creative specials" ensure a memorable dining experience.

2,292 Reviews
  1. JimK

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only reason I gave four stars an ambience is because there is an awful lot of noise in that restaurant. The food was incredible the wine was awesome The service was beyond words and will be back soon

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  2. Jim

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Can’t want to go back again.

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  3. SHERRI

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was amazing and the service was wonderful,

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  4. paul

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hard review to write as we frequent the establishment but it just must be said. Wife and myself went for dinner. Wife preferred the Halibut and she said it was excellent, it must of been as she ate it all. I ordered the shrimp and steak. I have had steaks here before and was good. This visit had the ribeye and it was very disappointing. Should have stayed with the filet which I have had before which has been good. The ribeye came as I ordered, medium rare. Although it was to order medium rare it was a brick. Weirdly hard as a rock. Difficult to cut through. Tast was ok but very chewed and tough, hard. Wife tried it and she is a steak eater but said the same thing, the piece was hard. I tried eating different areas of the steak and was hard all over. Only ate maybe 1/4th of it so wife gave me her side of pasta. The shape of the steak actually looked like a strip steak. Appetizer was so so also. Fried chees sticks that were cold, cheese was firm on melted. Meals come with the main dish, green bean mix which was excellent, starch side which we both choose pasta and that is excellent and a salad which was good also. Good value for the amount of food. Something was wrong with that steak, medium rare steaks usually soft to the touch and knife. Again this steal although was served correctly medium rare but it was a brick and hard to chew and very course. Although I brought it home it ended up being thrown out.

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  5. Jane

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was quite noisy and felt rather crowded. The food was good, as was the service.

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  6. Maranda

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience! A special and unique place to dine as a couple or a group!

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  7. Wayne

    South Dakota

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first trip to Buena Sera. We really enjoyed the good food and great service. Their Rosa sauce is tasty and not too spicey.

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  8. Kevin

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Great wine list. We will be back!

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  9. Robert M

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Stacey was the best, she was a friendly and energetic. The noise level was very high for a dining experience.

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  10. Trish

    Minneapolis

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven't been there since Covid. Noticed lots of budgetary changes that made it a bit less "upscale" as in the past. But the main course was delicious. Our Waitress was very friendly , overly efficient, not letting us linger over any course, on a very quiet evening. She was very well informed the menu. We will return.

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Buona Sera is rated 4.6 stars by 2292 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Buona Sera

11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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