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Buona Vita, Somers Point, NJ

Buona Vita

4.5
4.5
2185 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Summer Season hours are everyday from 3pm to 10 pm
New to Somer's Point the Grand Opening of Buona Vita Restaurant is dedicated to preparing deliciously authentic and classic Italian foods served with only top-shelf ingredients, charm and smile, where guests are celebrated and welcomed. With beautiful high ceilings, warm ambiance, beautiful Tuscan décor, walking through the doors of Buona Vita takes you to an intimate and cozy Southern Italian villa right in the heart of Somers Point. We are also offering takeout orders! Please visit our website to place your order!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 2,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Atlantic

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Vita offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a charming Victorian setting. Known for its consistently delicious Italian cuisine, it features standout dishes like veal and branzino. Despite occasional noise and seating delays, the staff's attentiveness and the BYOB policy make this a "favorite" spot for many.

2,185 Reviews
  1. Kay

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third time there we love it every time the food is outstanding service is always great. People are very friendly.

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  2. shoredine VIP

    New York City155 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great. Need to do something about the noise level.

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  3. Edelyn

    Atlantic City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been quite some time that I really wanted to try this local Italian place and finally we had a chance last night. My husband and I were so impressed. The food was absolutely very good. I would highly recommend this place.

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  4. Kimberly

    Philadelphia100 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was fair. It was a busy night but other tables were getting better service. We waited a while to see our server. Prices were very high, even for the shore. We asked to add chicken to a pasta dish, $10 up charge, wow. The soup and salad starters were $12 each, outrageous for a few handfuls of lettuce and 3 halved tomatoes. Food was tasty but the prices were shocking. Over $100 for 2 people with no alcohol. Good meal but we won’t be back.

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  5. Chris

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is great. Food was outstanding. Always go for a special. It’ll be fantastic. It’s noisy but it’s what you’d expect in an intimate restaurant.

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  6. Douglas

    Atlantic City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, food was very good Service was great, noise level was Louder than expected

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  7. Andrew

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff was wonderful.

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  8. Ted

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t made aware of the Valentines Day set menu when I booked the reservation on Open Table. $85/head for a 3 course meal - a tiny Caesar Salad that was barely dressed, a filet of salmon (which was delicious tho), and a piece of cheesecake that was still frozen in the middle was NOT worth $85.

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  9. Richard

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience on Valentine’s Day Service outstanding

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  10. Stacey

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When making reservations especially on holidays make sure they are not serving a special menu and per person cost. It is not posted when using online reservations and is extremely overpriced!

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Buona Vita is rated 4.5 stars by 2185 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Buona Vita

801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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