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Buona Forchetta

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Vegetarian-friendly

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

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Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: This easygoing Italian restaurant has five locations all over San Diego that specialize in Neapolitan-style pizzas and northern Italian staples. It’s loved by the area’s families for kid-friendly touches: Pasta dishes can be ordered in smaller portions, and the restaurant’s Liberty Station location has two play areas, plus a vintage red Fiat converted into a dining table.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 381-4844
Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
Neighborhood
South Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata Caprese$17.00
Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze
Montanara$10.00
Fried pizza bites, chef's creation
Artichokes$16.00
Artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, evoo
Calamari Fritti$18.00
Fried calamari, marinara
Eggplant Tortino$13.00
Eggplant, marinara, stracciata
Polpettine$13.00
Beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, parmigiano, breadcrumbs
Bruschettone$13.00
Chef's creation
Tagliere Misto$20.00
Serves 2 people. Combination of artisanal cheeses and meats
Focaccia$6.00
Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt
Zuppa del Giorno$8.00

Insalate

Add prosciutto $5, chicken $4, shrimp $8, smoked salmon $8, burrata $6, vegan mozzarella $3

Fattore$10.00
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, shaved parmigiano
Sottoterra$13.00
Carrots, fennel, parsnip, onions, mixed greens, goat cheese
Toscana$14.00
Chicken breast, pine nuts, goat cheese, spinach
Polipo$19.00
Chef's Creation
Beet Salad$13.00
Organic mixed greens, beets, lentils, goat cheese, parmigiano, balsamic
Radicchio$14.00
Radicchio and cauliflower salad, salumi picante, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00
Lasagna Vegeteriana$20.00
Ravioli of the Day
- M/P
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Risotto of the Day
- M/P

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg Pasta$1.00
Fettuccine, Pappardelle
Durum Wheat Semolina
Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Bucatini
Gluten Free Pasta$3.00
Gnocchi ($3), Gnocchi (Gluten Free) ($4)

Sauces

Amatriciana$18.00
Organic tomatoes, guanciale, onions, pecorino cheese
Bolognese$19.00
Ground Angus beef, tomatoes
Carbonara$19.00
Egg, pecorino, guanciale
Due Pomodori$17.00
Oragnic tomatoes, garlic, basil
Pesto$19.00
24 month aged parmigiano, evoo, basil, pinenuts; contains nuts
Buona Forchetta$17.00
Cream, egg, parmigano, spicy marinara, black pepper
Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Pecorino cheese, black pepper

Cucina Vegana

See our vegan and vegetarian section under pizza

Insalata Vegana$13.00
Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberry, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing
Tagliere Vegano$18.00
Serves 2-3 people. Grilled organic vegetables, marinated artichokes, mixed imported olives, vegan nduja confit tomatoes
Rigatoni al Pesto$18.00
Penne ai Funghi$18.00

Toppings

Sausage$4.00
Chicken$4.00
Polpette (2 Pieces)$6.00
Shrimp (3 Pieces)$8.00
Italian Porcini$6.00
Seasonal Veggie$5.00
Burrata Cheese$6.00
Ricotta$3.00
Fresh Mozzarella$3.00

Pizza

Make it gluten free +$3, vegan mozzarella +$2

Classiche Napoletane STG

Margherita$13.00
San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, evoo
Marinara$11.00
San marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes
Regina Margherita$16.00
Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano
Puttanesca$15.00
Mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olives, San marzano tomatoes
Pacchiatella$19.00
Piennolo tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, evoo, basil

Vegana and Vegetarian

$17. Your choice of mozzarella or vegan cheese, and/or tomato sauce

Piera
Pesto, grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms
Gabriele
Spinach, porcini, grape tomatoes
Guido
Potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini
Vittoria
Zucchini, grape tomatoes, artichokes, pesto
Jackson
Artichokes, arugula, grape tomato, onion, olive
Enzo
Rapini, olives, potato, onion

Rosse

Sofia$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms
Sergio$19.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Augusta$17.00
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, grape tomatoes
Nicola$19.00
Mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil
Daniela$17.00
Mozzarella di bufala, brie, smoked prosciutto
Angela$15.00
Mozzarella, spicy salame calabrese
Bruna$19.00
Mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, spicy salame
Martina$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, oregano, crushed red pepper, arugula, truffle oil, parmesan
Juna$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, spicy honey
Giulia$18.00
Mozzarella, spicy salami, onion, sausage, bell pepper, spicy honey

Calzoni

Gluten free not available

India$16.00
Prosciutto cotto, ricotta, mozzarella, grape tomatoes
Kira$17.00
Mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta, tomato sauce
Ezio$19.00
Mozzrella, brie, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Darrell$17.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, ricotta cheese fried
Ascanio$17.00
Mozzarella, ricotta, pancetta, provola fried

Le Bianche - No Sauce

Andrea$17.00
Provola, roasted potatoes, sausage, parmigiano
Levi$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto di parma, cherry tomatoes
Marisa$18.00
Mozzarella, pesto, ricotta, grape tomatoes, pine nuts
Barbara$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, provola, gorgonzola, parmigiano
Isabella$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, sundried tomatoes, onions, goat cheese
Michelle$17.00
Caramelized onions, gorgonzola, speck, mozzarella
Caterina$18.00
Brie, smoked salmon, grape tomatoes, mozzarella
Gemma$15.00
Mozzerlla di bufala, ricotta, shrimp, grape tomatoes
Alexa$18.00
Provola, fennel sausage, rapini
Aldo$19.00
Provola, pancetta, egg, truffle oil
Teepoo$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms, ricotta
Lina$19.00
Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata, spicy honey

Le Fritte - Fried Pizza

$17. Gluten free not available

Amanda
Provola, ricotta, prosciutto di parma
Rebecca
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms
Jeff
Provola, pancetta, cherry tomato, baby arugula

Pizza Gourmet - No Sauce

$22

Alessandro
Provola, sausage, prosciutto cotto, porcini
Luigina
Porcini, provola, prosciutto, truffle oil
Giuseppe
Mozzarella, porcini, spicy salame, calabrese, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Claudia
Pancetta, brie, arugula, provola, truffle oil
Jim
Smoked salmon, provola, olives, capers, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes
Agnese
Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, parmesan, walnuts, arugula, spicy honey

Sides

Rapini with Roasted Garlic
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms

Housemade Dolci

$10

Tiramisu
Delizia di Bosco
Gelato Housemade
Panna Cotta
Cannoli
Chocolate Mousse
Straccetti Dolci
Millefoglie Della Nonna

Beer

Draft

Buona Forchetta, Blonde
Buona Forchetta, West Coast IPA
Rotating Micro Brewed Handles
Ask your server about our local selection

Bottles

Peroni, Pilsner$7.00
Mastri Birrai Umbri (Blonde or Red), Italian Craft Beer$9.00

Bellinis

Bellinis
- Glass$10.00

House Wine

House Red Wine$9.00
House White Wine$8.00

Dessert Wine

Tawny Port Taylor 10 Year, Portugal$13.00
Ruby Port Fonseca LBV Portugal$11.00
Moscato d'Asti Fontanafredda, Piedmont$10.00

Vino

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco - Zonin - Veneto$10.00
Rose Prosecco - Torresella - Veneto$11.00
Italian Sparkling - Ferrari - Trento$55.00
Franciacorta - Ca' del Bosco - Lombardy$65.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio - Santa Margherita - Alto Adige$58.00
Pinot Grigio - Santi - Valdadige, Veneto$10.00
Gavi - Banfi "Principessa" Piedmont$10.00
Vermentino - Rocca di Montemassi - Tuscany$10.00
Falanghina - Villa Matilde - Campania$11.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian River$12.00
Chardonnay - Sonoma Cutrer - Sonoma$47.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Daou - Paso Robles$11.00
Rose - Bieler "Sabine" Provence, France$10.00
Riesling - Bex - Nahe, Germany$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Babich - Marlborough, New Zealand$39.00

Red Wine

Valpolicella - Masi "Bonacosta" Veneto$10.00
Amarone - Cesari - Veneto$92.00
Barbera - Fontanafredda "Briccotondo" Piedmont$10.00
Barbera - Michele Chiarlo "Cipressi" Piedmont$51.00
Nebbiolo d'Alba - Bruno Giacosa - Piedmont$75.00
Barolo - Fontanafredda "Serralunga" Piedmont$85.00
Barbaresco - Batasiolo - Piedmont$85.00
Super Tuscan - Tenuta Sette Cieli "Yantra" Tuscany$52.00
Super Tuscan - Le Volte by Ornellaia - Tuscany$59.00
Super Tuscan - Ornellaia - Bolgheri, Tuscany$350.00
Super Tuscan - Biserno "Insoglio Del Cinghiale" Tuscany$75.00
Super Tuscan - Sassicaia - Bolgheri, Tuscany$390.00
Brunello di Montalcino - Val di Suga - Tuscany$99.00
Chianti Classico - Castello d'Albola - Tuscany$12.00
Chianti Riserva - Tenuta di Nozzole - Tuscany$52.00
Sangiovese - San Polo "Rubio" Tuscany$11.00
Montepulciano - Masciarelli - Abruzzo$10.00
Primitivo - Masseria Altemura - Puglia$38.00
Nero d'Avola - Planeta - Sicily$36.00
Pinot Noir - Walt "La Brisa" Sonoma$72.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Francis - Sonoma$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Sequoia Grove - Napa$86.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Substance "Elemental" Washington$12.00
Merlot - Spellbound - California$10.00
Zinfandel - Artezin - Mendocino$35.00
Red Blend - "Pessimist" by Daou - Paso Robles$13.00
Pinot Noir - Sokol Blosser "Evolution" Oregon$11.00
Malbec - Ben Marco - Mendoza, Argentina$11.00
Tempranillo - El Coto - Rioja, Spain$35.00

Non-Alcoholic

Coffee$3.00
Mocha$4.00
Espresso$3.50
Cappuccino$4.00
Latte$4.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Can Soda$3.00
Aranciata$4.00
Limonata$4.00
Mexican Coke$4.00
Panna$6.00
San Pellegrino$6.00

Organic Italian Soda

Cola
Lemonade
Pomegranate
Blood Orange
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale

What 896 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta in San Diego is renowned for its "amazing food," particularly its pizzas and pastas. The restaurant is celebrated for its "authentic Italian" culinary experience and a "wonderful atmosphere" that makes diners feel like they're part of a "big Italian family." Despite occasional service hiccups, the majority of reviews highlight the "incredible service" and "delicious" dishes, making it a "highly recommended" spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

896 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is always great! I’ve been here many times and the service, food, and staff are all great.
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Kara VIP
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Focaccia and Eva pizza were excellent. Also, their salads are so fresh a nd tasty as a starter or side! Our friends had gnocchi with their Buona Forchetta sauce and would recommend. My kids also love, love, love their fresh fettuccini noodle with butter. Simple but delicious! 😆 Such a warm, cozy experience and great service!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, and service. A little bit of tight quarters inside.
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Azepeda
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego! South Park is the BEST location! The food and service is always great!
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Michael
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Buona Forchetta has been fantastic so far, both of the times that I have gone. My recent visit was an absolutely enjoyable experience. I'm not sure if that's because I made a proper reservation or because they paid attention to the note that we were celebrating a birthday when I made a reservation, regardless, I have nothing but great things to say about the service and the staff. They were entirely accommodating and especially friendly which was so refreshing because most places, while some may be friendly, aren't entirely genuine about it which is okay but the difference makes the experience. Our waiter, Giacomo, was really funny as he liked to joke but was also so patient with our party and all around friendly. The food was delicious, I got the Buona Forchetta named after the restaurant itself and also got Tiramisu for dessert which was heavenly. My friends ordered the Chocolate Mousse which was indulgent and delectable. The ambiance was perfect for our friends' dinner party of 8. I only have high praise and highly recommend this restaurant.
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Leo
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible, authentic and delicious food. The owner is there every night and is very genuine
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Casey
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The pizza was good, the pasta was so spicy we could barely eat it (and we like spicy foods), and the Tiramisu was average at best (lady fingers were not soaked enough and dry, and didn’t even have a espresso/coffee flavor… the main taste was the chocolate syrup drizzled over it… not so great or authentic) Service was so-so, friendly but slow and waters were never refilled. I would maybe return for some takeout pizza…
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Anabel
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was blown away by this place. The food was phenomenal and the service was excellent. I will be coming back again.
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STEVE
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is the best pizza in San Diego. No other compares.
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Valerie
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food - we're local so eat here all the time
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FAQs

Buona Forchetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 381-4844.

Buona Forchetta is rated 4.7 stars by 896 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 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Phone number
(619) 381-4844

Buona Forchetta

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Regina Margherita

Marinara

Buona Forchetta Blonde

Antipasti

Burrata Caprese$17.00

Montanara$10.00

Artichokes$16.00

Calamari Fritti$18.00

Eggplant Tortino$13.00

Polpettine$13.00

Bruschettone$13.00

Tagliere Misto$20.00

Focaccia$6.00

Zuppa del Giorno$8.00

Insalate

Fattore$10.00

Sottoterra$13.00

Toscana$14.00

Polipo$19.00

Beet Salad$13.00

Radicchio$14.00

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00

Lasagna Vegeteriana$20.00

Ravioli of the Day

Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00

Risotto of the Day

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg Pasta$1.00

Durum Wheat Semolina

Gluten Free Pasta$3.00

Sauces

Amatriciana$18.00

Bolognese$19.00

Carbonara$19.00

Due Pomodori$17.00

Pesto$19.00

Buona Forchetta$17.00

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Cucina Vegana

Insalata Vegana$13.00

Tagliere Vegano$18.00

Rigatoni al Pesto$18.00

Penne ai Funghi$18.00

Toppings

Sausage$4.00

Chicken$4.00

Polpette (2 Pieces)$6.00

Shrimp (3 Pieces)$8.00

Italian Porcini$6.00

Seasonal Veggie$5.00

Burrata Cheese$6.00

Ricotta$3.00

Fresh Mozzarella$3.00

Pizza

Classiche Napoletane STG

Margherita$13.00

Marinara$11.00

Regina Margherita$16.00

Puttanesca$15.00

Pacchiatella$19.00

Vegana and Vegetarian

Piera

Gabriele

Guido

Vittoria

Jackson

Enzo

Rosse

Sofia$17.00

Sergio$19.00

Augusta$17.00

Nicola$19.00

Daniela$17.00