Buona Terra

4.9

292 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

As one of the most beloved (and highest-rated) Italian restaurants in Chicago for over 22 years, the historic Buona Terra continues to serve scratch made pastas, brick oven pizza, fresh fish and seafood options as well as chops and steaks. The wine selection is meticulously chosen (and inspired by our yearly trips to Italy for the Vin Italy fair) to pair with our different plates made with the freshest ingredients.
Chef Chepe sources fresh items from the market daily. He butchers our fish and meats daily, makes all of our sauces and soups in house and most of our deserts. You might note that you see familiar faces as our servers have been with us since we opened our doors.
Whether you've been here a hundred times or tonight is the first visit, we think that you'll "Come for the food, leave as a friend".

Closed Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 289-3800
Website
http://www.buona-terra.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose "Chepe" Garcia
Catering
We can make larger orders to go. Call and ask for our Chef, Chepe. He can tailor any menu to your needs.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Cross street
Central Park
Parking details
There is street parking available.
Public transit
Blue Line Addison and Irving Park Stop,Irving Park Road Bus
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Neighborhood gem
Chicago / Illinois
Italian
Chicago
Neighborhood gem
Chicago
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Terra is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about its "cozy and welcoming atmosphere" and "excellent" dishes like pizza, pasta, and seafood. The staff is "friendly and accommodating," making it perfect for family gatherings or romantic dinners. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

292 Reviews

R
Renee
Chicago
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good menu and food. Really friendly service and welcoming owner. Great addition to the neighborhood. We will return for sure.
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Ismael
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service is great, The food was good. The ambiance was way better at their first location. Needs the table linen cloth to give it a cozy feel like the other restaurant. The bread is now brought out wrapped in foil compared to the original cloth napkin.
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Jacqueline
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owners and staff are very welcoming and handled the Valentine rush well! The food was incredible as always. Pecan tart is a forever favorite.
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Dakota
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience! Service was excellent- we did restaurant week for dinner and it was a great value. Cacio e Pepe was delicious!
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Melissa
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn't been here since it was named Hearth & Crust due to a hectic schedule. Decided to finally make time during Restaurant Week. The restaurant was full on a Saturday night, but everything was on point. The service was great and the food was amazing. Our group enjoyed it very much and can't wait to go back.
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bianca
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but my steak was over cooked . I still ate it and enjoyed my evening . Amazing deal for restaurant week.
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Marie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing deal for restaurant week! And the pasta is amazing!
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Sandy
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter Excellent food Love the $45.00 restaurant deal
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Daniel
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matillo our server was very polite and prompt with service. He surprised us with the the $45 restaurant week menu after we the initia selections we made. Bolognese dinner was very tasty. I added the meatballs and it made the meal even better. My wife had the steak and potatoes. I had the last couple of bites, because she could not pack down anymore and did not want to take it home. I polished off my plate. The grilled calamari as an appetizer is a must have. We also had the Italian bread appetizer. There was regular bread loaf with garlic paste as a complimentary item. We had two pieces of dester to go. The tiramisu and the canoli. We had to go home to the puppy. We will take pics next time. The atmosphere was nice and we helped sing the table next to us a happy birthday. We had a great date night for a Sunday. I will bring some of my local US Army Veteran friends here soon. We are all in Albany Park
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ale
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and had a great experience. Waiters were welcoming and helpful and food was great.
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FAQs

Buona Terra offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 289-3800.

Buona Terra is rated 4.9 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Central Park
Neighborhood
Irving Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is street parking available.
Public transit
Blue Line Addison and Irving Park Stop,Irving Park Road Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose "Chepe" Garcia
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buona-terra.com/
Phone number
(773) 289-3800
Catering
We can make larger orders to go. Call and ask for our Chef, Chepe. He can tailor any menu to your needs.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Buona Terra

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buona Terra offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buona Terra restaurant rated?

Is Buona Terra currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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