Buona Forchetta San Clemente

4.8

267 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 49 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes that have been handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego, with our sixth opening this month in San Clemente, CA. Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with the 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 specialities 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
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 503-2842
Website
http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Italian

Review summary

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Buona Forchetta San Clemente offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the pasta, pizza, and artichokes, transporting them to Italy. "Friendly staff" and a cozy atmosphere make it a local favorite despite occasional noise. Reservations are recommended for a "wonderful experience."

267 Reviews

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Pam
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husband’s birthday here, and it was such a good experience. Food was amazing. Service was great.
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Amy
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. We were asked to change tables after being seated, and they comped us focaccia and dessert!
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Toby
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience and the Italian food tasted so fresh like we were back in Italy!
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Gisele
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, with food, and service. Pizza is something special, it is worth to try it.
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Pam
VIP
Orange County
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! Wonderful place :) we visited for a friends birthday. What a great dinner we had. We started off with the artichokes hearts & burrata caprese & a margarita pizza everything was perfect! Our four entrees were all off their specialty menu which is offered off the regular menu all were fantastic. Great place with amazing staff 5 stars! We will be back :)
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Rory
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Amazing wine selection as well. Food came out very fast too.
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tony
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent italian food............................
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molly
VIP
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful!! Great food! Good service! And love the severs!
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Kristyn
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious! The Buona Forchetta pasta was outstanding! Pappardelle and add sausage! The artichoke appetizer brings us right back to Rome! Service is always excellent!!
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Catherine
VIP
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant and have been going to its sister locations in San Diego for over a decade. Authentic Italian food in a fun setting with servers who are usually Italian exchange students. It’s a great experience!
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FAQs

Buona Forchetta San Clemente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-2842.

Buona Forchetta San Clemente is rated 4.8 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Forchetta San Clemente

1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Clemente
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
Phone number
(949) 503-2842

Buona Forchetta San Clemente

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What 267 people are saying

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