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Buona Forchetta Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Buona Forchetta Encinitas

4.6 (664)
$30 and under
Italian
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3260

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2 people
10:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Buona Forchetta Encinitas, our third location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in Encinitas, this location boasts a indoor seating as well as an outside patio and a small room for private events. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entree dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo brought the Italian warehouse-style eatery to life.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross street
    at Marcheta St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 664 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta Encinitas delights with "authentic Italian food" and "exceptional pasta and pizza." Guests praise the "attentive service" and "friendly staff," creating a "great vibe" reminiscent of Italy. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, diners enjoy "huge portions" and "fresh ingredients," making every visit memorable.
664 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Pizza is a must. Absolutely delicious. The Cacio E Pepe was good but needed some extra seasoning for me. The tiramisu was delicious. Our server was amazing and attentive. Food definitely comes out fast. Will definitely be back next time we are in Encinitas.

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  2. Sloan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little restaurant, with excellent food and a definite ambience/feeling of a trattoria you would find in Italy

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  3. tommy

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best eggplant Parmesan…. Also great waiter, pobbi.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded 2 days ago
    Ciao AMICI!! We are really happy about your positive experience. We always strive to offer great food, amazing service and warm hospitality. Hope to see you back soon! Peter

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  4. Matthew VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best pizza in San Diego if you’re looking for a traditional Neapolitan style. We love it here. Ultra fresh, high quality food for an amazing price point. We’re always pleasantly surprised by our bill after how much we enjoy our meal.

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  5. Meg VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and people. Love this place!

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  6. Ralph E

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and vibe! It was the closest it can be to having Italy in Lucadia
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on May 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for dining with us, Ralph! We LOVE 5 star reviews :-) Please come back again and make yourself known next time. I would love to meet you! Peter

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    San Diego185 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza was soggy. Hard to pick up. Needed knife and fork to eat it.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on May 24, 2025
    Ciao AMICI!! We are really happy about your positive experience. We always strive to offer great food, amazing service and warm hospitality. We'll make sure next time the Pizza is perfect! Hope to see you back soon! Peter

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  8. Deborah VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent!!! The artichoke hearts I’m still dreaming about. Eggplant parm tastes like my Mama’s. Chris our waiter, as well as all the support staff were kind, tentative and made for a great experience.. it’s a smaller resturant so a bit loud if you’re looking for quiet spot this may be a bit much. But, the vibe is fun and makes ya think of Sunday supper!
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on May 24, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy to hear you had an mostly amazing visit! We'll see if get you guys the perfect table next time. We hope to see you back soon. Peter

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  9. Adam VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing. Service is really good. Tried two different Italian wines and did not like either of them, hence the 4 stars.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on May 19, 2025
    Ciao AMICI!! We are really happy about your positive experience. We always strive to offer great food, amazing service and warm hospitality. Hope to see you back soon! We'll nail that wine next time you're here. Peter

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  10. Justin

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing , great vibe!! Service was awesome , reservations recommended
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy to hear you had an amazing visit! We hope to see you back soon. Peter

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FAQs

Buona Forchetta Encinitas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 704-8070.

Buona Forchetta Encinitas is rated 4.6 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 34 times today
Google Map for Buona Forchetta Encinitas

250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    at Marcheta St
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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