Buona Terra

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   Lizette

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My cousins and I tried try Buona Terra for the first time. We came here for resturant week and i thoouvht it was a great deal. $45 for any appetizer,entree, and dessert. We each got a different plate and were able to try five different plates. The food m, desserts, and drinks were so good. The service was amazing since we walked in the door. Being that it was restaurant week on a friday night it was crowded but Eileen was very welcoming and made sure we got a good tabel. Our server was also very friendly and welcoming and he had a lot of good recommendations. Eileen made sure she asked us to stop by again. Since we did travel from the Midway area. We all agreed that the drive was worth it and we will be returning🙂
   

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   Caitlyn

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I gave 4 out of 5 stars because I told the waiter that I was dairy free and gluten free. Unfortunately my meal came out with goat cheese on top. I was able to pick most of it off but I got a stomach ache from the little bit of the goat cheese that was left. I didn’t want them to have to remake it / waste the food so I ate what I could. It was also took awhile for the dinner to come out which is fine but I didn’t want to wait longer for my dinner.
   

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   William

   Cancun

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Got to go to one of our favorite restaurants to make 20 years with my favorite person, whats not to love? The food is great and its the kind of thing you don't want to make at home, the wine is solid (and the cocktails!), even on a night when they were short-staffed the service was very good (they must have had a call out), you get that incredible garlic paste with hot bread, theres just no reason not to check this off-the-beaten-path gem out.
   

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   Ann

   VIP

   Chicago

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Buena Terra is Always one of our favorites! The food, service, and drinks always excellent! We Love all of the servers, everyone is always so nice.
   

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   rob

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful place, excellent service, excellent wine list. Food was very good, sauce on fish was a bit too strong, beans perfect. Pork chop a bit tough, excellent past and pizza. Very much recommend
   

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   John

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Buona Terra is a neighborhood gem. We are so lucky to have a bona fide Italian restaurant in IP. I ordered linguine ala agonasta, rich and flavorful with big bites of lobster. The arencini was perfect size as an appetizer with a lovely vodca sauce and cheesey filling. Partner had the veal ravioli for which he sang praises. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Great meal experience.
   

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   Katherine

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous experience, great food, wonderful server, great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
   

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   Bradford

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely. We enjoyed the pizza with an unpronounceable name, the Bolognese, and a side of fire roasted veg. Each was excellent. The service was fast and pleasant. We sat in the front of the restaurant nearest the street and that was certainly quieter than the main dining room. We'll be back.
   

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   Marc

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I have been loyal customers of Buona Terra for almost 20 years. It is our favorite Italian restaurant for multiple reasons including the amazing food, the outstanding service and last but not least its wonderful owners. We celebrate all our birthdays here with our family and have brought numerous friends here who immediately fall in love with it too. Over the years we have tried almost everything on the menu. So many fabulous options our biggest challenge is figuring out what to order. Last night we enjoyed the octopus salad, pappardelle and pork chop and split a couple yummy desserts. Can’t wait to go back!!!
   

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    Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was excellent. Not rushed. Try the eggplant.
    

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