Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

4.6

117 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego and our newest in Newport Beach and San Clemente . Buona Forchetta’s seventh location is open now in Peninsula Village near the Newport marina. Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with their perfectly soft-yet-crispy crusts—continue to garner awards, including San Diego Magazine Best Pizza 2023 Critic’s Choice, Gambero Rosso Best Pizzeria, Gayot Best Italian Restaurant San Diego, OpenTable Diner’s Choice, and more. Our handmade pasta dishes bursting with rich flavors, fresh seafood specialties, and decadent desserts will all leave you craving more. All Buona Forchetta locations also offer gluten-free Italian options and rotating specials.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 287-6139
Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/location/newport/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach delights with "amazing food," "authentic Italian flavors," and "friendly service." Guests rave about its "delicious pizza," "creative pasta dishes," and "great ambiance." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and "wonderful staff" create memorable dining experiences. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers in California!

117 Reviews

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Lee VIP
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
To say this place is loud is an understatement. I couldn’t hear my GF from across the table. Food was underwheling.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, and the service was even better. If you ever visit, please ask for Rico as he took amazing care of us.!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
After sitting at a table for 2, the chairs has a round back so every woman in the restaurant has to put their purse on their lap. We ordered 2 appetizers and a main dish and they brought ALL of it almost at the same time. No room on the table, and part of the food gets cold because we can’t eat it fast enough. They were apparently rushing us to come in and get out. The noise level was a 5. Food was average.
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caitlin
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute spot, the pasta was absolutely delicious!
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Josue
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch quality food and service. We’ve been to their locations in Escondido and South Park, SD, glad they are in OC!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pasta was incredible! I really enjoyed that it was build your own. Our server was very kind, and made our evening light and enjoyable. The only complaint was the noise level in the back area, but that was only due to the group next to us. Overall we really enjoyed our experience and would recommend for a tasty Italian experience.
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denise VIP
Atlanta15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and amazing food! 🍝 Ronnie made my daughters 21st birthday extra special!! 🥂🎂 Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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KarenT
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 5 and all enjoyed our meals! The waitstaff is polite and very nice!
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Kinsey
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great overall dining experience! Food was chefs kiss and the caramel espresso martini was so good! The GM made sure our first time dining here was enjoyable and offered great recommendations. I will be dining here again!
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Alyssa
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food service and vibes. Will be making this a frequent stop.
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FAQs

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 287-6139.

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 117 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 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

2300 Newport Blvd unit 104, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/location/newport/
Phone number
(949) 287-6139

Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

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