Buona Forchetta San Clemente

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Great service, great value, lively atmosphere and all their food is so good! I know it’s a chain, but it feels like an authentic rustic Italian trattoria. And their pizzas are amazing, starting with their delicious pizza crust and the variety of toppings (get a few and share, there are so many good ones!)! Their salads are fresh, all the produce is so flavorful! The focaccia bread appetizer (get it with garlic!) is great, eggplant and chicken Parmesan are both so good and don’t forget the desserts (affogato and tiramisu, yum!)! Wine list is definitely worth exploring too. It’s simple, down-to-earth, authentic cuisine, which fits perfectly with San Clemente’s surf/beach town vibe! Reserve a table for your family and friends, you won’t be disappointed! Buonissima forchetta!!! 😋
   

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   PhilG

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great. Bfchgfffffhhhhhhccccccccghhhhgccccggjjhggghh
   

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   Susan

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

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

   Every time we come here we have an excellent meal! The service is unbelievable, quick delivery of food and the most incredible accommodating staff and service. Top notch five star in my book. Love the food love the people, but it is a little bit noisy if you're looking for an intimate meal. They do have outdoor seating, which would be much quieter. This is my favorite go to Italian place to eat.
   

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   tom VIP

   Orange County30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

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

   We often times tried to get into this restaurant in Encinitas but never made it. So, here we are in San Clemente. What a great add to the dining scene in Orange County. Everything was terrific. Chicken Parm (had to try the family recipe) was great. My wife created a pasta dish with shrimp and Pesto...also wonderful. The Calamari was lightly breaded and flavorful. All that with a nice Italian wine. We will go back and try the pizzas which looked great. And there are so many other entrees.
   

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   Susan

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

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

   We had salad, 2 Pasta’s and a pizza. Yum, yum all delicious. We splurged on desert and got tiramisu and lemon gelato. So delicious!! We will be back.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

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

   The food is phenomenal at a good price point. Authentic atmosphere. We’re able to accommodate our party on short notice.
   

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   Vince VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 March 2025

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

   Great food and service! Will definitely come back again!!
   

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   shelby VIP

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   What a wonderful restaurant. The food, service all 5 star!
   

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   Dwight VIP

   Orange County15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   We love Buona Forchetta. The dishes are so yummy!. The wine selection is top notch and the service is second to none!
   

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    Lauren VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

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

    Service and food were both amazing! We have two small children and they were given kid’s cups and crayons and paper which they loved. The servers were engaging and attentive. The food came out quickly and was so wonderful! My husband loved the lasagna. The kiddos raved about the gelato for dessert. We will definitely be back.
    

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