Buona Sera Ristorante

4.7

191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Family owned restaurant. Small and cozy place to enjoy a wonderful time. This restaurant is focused on both; food and service. From the back of the house, Chef Pedro with over 30 years of experience preparing amazing dishes in Manhattan NYC to the servers who will treat you like a family member at the table. Our family is proud to bring this magical place to Havertown. Visit us with family or friends. Welcome to the family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 744-1830
Website
https://buonaserapa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2126 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083-2306
Neighborhood
Havertown
Cross street
A metered parking lot located behind the restaurant.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried calamari served with spicy marinara sauce
Bruschetta Alla Siciliana$10.00
Grilled focaccia with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil
Polenta e Funghi Al Profumo Di Tartufo$14.00
Grilled polenta topped with sauteed mushrooms and black truffle oil
Cozze Marinara$14.00
Steamed Mussels in a marinara sauce with garlic
Scampi$17.00
Lightly breaded sauteed Jumbo shrimps with garlic, butter, white wine sauce
Melanzana Alla Parmigiana$13.00
Thin slices of eggplant with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Insalata

Cesare$12.00
Classic Caesar Salad
Caprese Di Bufala$14.00
Bufala mozzarella over sliced tomatoes and fresh basil
Rucola E Parmigiano$13.00
Fresh arugula with shaved Grana Padano cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Di Casa$10.00
Mixed garden salad in a dijon vinaigrette

Zuppe

Zuppa Dell'Ortolano$10.00
Vegetable soup
Stracciatella$10.00
Vegetable broth with spinach, egg and parmesan cheese
Zuppa Di Giorno$10.00
Soup of the day

Pasta

Linguini Alla Vongole$27.00
Linguini pasta with white clam sauce and garlic
Capellini Pomodoro & Basilico$20.00
Angel hair with fresh tomato sauce and basil
Rigatoni Bolognese$26.00
Rigatoni with traditional meat sauce
Gnocchi Al Pesto$23.00
Homemade potato gnocchi with basil pesto sauce
Risotto Funghi$26.00
With mixed mushrooms and truffle oil
Bucatini All'Amatriciana$24.00
Bucatini pasta with fresh tomato sauce, sauteed onions and pancetta
Spaghetti Mediterranean$26.00
Spaghetti with shrimps, sundried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil

Pollo

Pollo del Castelli$27.00
Chicken breast with artichokes, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and white wine
Pollo Alla Scarpariello e Salsiccia$28.00
Chicken breast with Italian sweet sausage, garlic, lemon, red wine vinegar
Pollo Alla Marsala$27.00
Chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms and marsala wine sauce
Pollo Alla Parmigiana$28.00
Breaded chicken cutlet with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served w/ spaghetti
Pollo Bolognese$27.00
Chicken breast with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, white wine sauce

Carne

Vitello Alla Limone$29.00
Veal scaloppine with capers in a light lemon white wine sauce
Vitello Alla Parmigiana$30.00
Breaded veal cutlet with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served w/ spaghetti
Scaloppine Alla Cardinale$32.00
Veal scaloppine sauteed with prosciutto, sweet peppers, mozzarella cheese and white wine
Saltimboca Alla Romano$30.00
Veal scaloppine sauteed with prosciutto and sage
Costoletta de Maiale Al Barolo$31.00
Broiled pork chops on the bone with red wine sauce over spinach G-O
Carne Di Giorno
Meat of the day

Pesce

Filetto Di Salmone Alla Griglia$27.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with mixed vegetables
Gamberi Alla Buona Sera$30.00
Jumbo Shrimps sauteed with mushrooms, sweet peppers, green peas, cognac sauce
Dentice All'Aurora$32.00
Red Snaper sauteed with clams, shrimps, garlic, fresh tomato, white wine
Filleti Di Soglia Adriatico$30.00
Filet of Sole sauteed with capers, lemon white wine sauce

Contorni

Spinaci All'Aglio Olio$8.00
Sauteed spinach with garlic oil
Broccoli Di Rape$10.00
Sauteed broccoli rabe with garlic oil
Asparagi Alla Griglia$8.00
Grilled Asparagus with garlic oil
Patate Al Forno$8.00
Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Western Suburbs
Best Service
Western Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Sera Ristorante delights with "wonderful food and service," offering a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, attentive staff, and standout specials like calamari. While the noise can be high, the "authentic Italian" experience and BYOB policy add charm, making it a favorite spot.

191 Reviews

M
Mary
VIP
Philadelphia
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated Christmas Eve at Buona Sera for the first time. Our waitress was incredible - so accommodating and attentive to our needs. The food was extremely delicious except for the one fact that we found a sliver of hard plastic in the Lobster Bisque. We gave it to our waitress to give to the manager/cook so that they were aware of it. I was really taken back that the manager/cook never came out to offer their apologies which I thought would be the appropriate thing to do. Also our check was wrong - it took three (3) times for them to get it right - again not the way we envisioned our Christmas Eve to end! It will be some time before we go back to this restaurant.
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Barbara
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was fantastic!! Truly a gem. We will definitely return.
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David
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to place for a great date. Outstanding food and great service.
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Val
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A innovative neighborhood Italian restaurant with great service!
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Terry
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a last minute reservation and it had a wonderful time. It was actually our 3rd time eating at this restaurant but maybe our best. Food was delicious. Service was attentive. We were very satisfied and will be back again.
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Michael
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always have amazing meals at Buona Sera, and the most recent visit was no exception. The specials are always great, and again this time did not disappoint. The desserts were also amazing. The service is always impeccable- we had a great team this time, and glad to have wait staff with both decorum and a sense of humor. The only minor issue is the noise level, but it was not too bad this time. A wonderful dining experience!
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Rachel
Philadelphia
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our food was mixed. Some was delicious, some was just good. The seafood risotto as not very flavorful. The only seafood in it was calamari and rock scallops. I expected shrimp but got none. Burrata appetizer was served ice cold. Would have been better served at room temperature. Service was attentive.
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Joanne
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. We celebrated two birthdays there! Everyone loved it and each of us had a delicious meal.
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james
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service. A little loud but I guess that’s to be expected given the space.
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Michael J
Philadelphia
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Two out of the three dinners were not worth the value that is being charged
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FAQs

Buona Sera Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 744-1830.

Buona Sera Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2126 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083-2306

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
A metered parking lot located behind the restaurant.
Neighborhood
Havertown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
https://buonaserapa.com/
Phone number
(610) 744-1830

Buona Sera Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Calamari Fritti

Gamberi Alla Buona Sera

Gnocchi Al Pesto

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Bruschetta Alla Siciliana$10.00

Polenta e Funghi Al Profumo Di Tartufo$14.00

Cozze Marinara$14.00

Scampi$17.00

Melanzana Alla Parmigiana$13.00

Insalata

Cesare$12.00

Caprese Di Bufala$14.00

Rucola E Parmigiano$13.00

Insalata Di Casa$10.00

Zuppe

Zuppa Dell'Ortolano$10.00

Stracciatella$10.00

Zuppa Di Giorno$10.00

Pasta

Linguini Alla Vongole$27.00

Capellini Pomodoro & Basilico$20.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$26.00

Gnocchi Al Pesto$23.00

Risotto Funghi$26.00

Bucatini All'Amatriciana$24.00

Spaghetti Mediterranean$26.00

Pollo

Pollo del Castelli$27.00

Pollo Alla Scarpariello e Salsiccia$28.00

Pollo Alla Marsala$27.00

Pollo Alla Parmigiana$28.00

Pollo Bolognese$27.00

Carne

Vitello Alla Limone$29.00

Vitello Alla Parmigiana$30.00

Scaloppine Alla Cardinale$32.00

Saltimboca Alla Romano$30.00

Costoletta de Maiale Al Barolo$31.00

Carne Di Giorno

Pesce

Filetto Di Salmone Alla Griglia$27.00

Gamberi Alla Buona Sera$30.00

Dentice All'Aurora$32.00

Filleti Di Soglia Adriatico$30.00

Contorni

Spinaci All'Aglio Olio$8.00

Broccoli Di Rape$10.00

Asparagi Alla Griglia$8.00

Patate Al Forno$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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