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Buona Forchetta

Name: Buona Forchetta
Address: 3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92102
Telephone: (619) 381-4844
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 72 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Great for outdoor dining

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

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From the OpenTable editors: This easygoing Italian restaurant has five locations all over San Diego that specialize in Neapolitan-style pizzas and northern Italian staples. It’s loved by the area’s families for kid-friendly touches: Pasta dishes can be ordered in smaller portions, and the restaurant’s Liberty Station location has two play areas, plus a vintage red Fiat converted into a dining table.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(619) 381-4844
Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
Area
South Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata CapreseUS$17.00
Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze
MontanaraUS$10.00
Fried pizza bites, chef's creation
ArtichokesUS$16.00
Artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, evoo
Calamari FrittiUS$18.00
Fried calamari, marinara
Eggplant TortinoUS$13.00
Eggplant, marinara, stracciata
PolpettineUS$13.00
Beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, parmigiano, breadcrumbs
BruschettoneUS$13.00
Chef's creation
Tagliere MistoUS$20.00
Serves 2 people. Combination of artisanal cheeses and meats
FocacciaUS$6.00
Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt
Zuppa del GiornoUS$8.00

Insalate

Add prosciutto $5, chicken $4, shrimp $8, smoked salmon $8, burrata $6, vegan mozzarella $3

FattoreUS$10.00
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, shaved parmigiano
SottoterraUS$13.00
Carrots, fennel, parsnip, onions, mixed greens, goat cheese
ToscanaUS$14.00
Chicken breast, pine nuts, goat cheese, spinach
PolipoUS$19.00
Chef's Creation
Beet SaladUS$13.00
Organic mixed greens, beets, lentils, goat cheese, parmigiano, balsamic
RadicchioUS$14.00
Radicchio and cauliflower salad, salumi picante, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna BologneseUS$20.00
Lasagna VegeterianaUS$20.00
Ravioli of the Day
- M/P
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$19.00
Risotto of the Day
- M/P

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg PastaUS$1.00
Fettuccine, Pappardelle
Durum Wheat Semolina
Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Bucatini
Gluten Free PastaUS$3.00
Gnocchi ($3), Gnocchi (Gluten Free) ($4)

Sauces

AmatricianaUS$18.00
Organic tomatoes, guanciale, onions, pecorino cheese
BologneseUS$19.00
Ground Angus beef, tomatoes
CarbonaraUS$19.00
Egg, pecorino, guanciale
Due PomodoriUS$17.00
Oragnic tomatoes, garlic, basil
PestoUS$19.00
24 month aged parmigiano, evoo, basil, pinenuts; contains nuts
Buona ForchettaUS$17.00
Cream, egg, parmigano, spicy marinara, black pepper
Cacio e PepeUS$17.00
Pecorino cheese, black pepper

Cucina Vegana

See our vegan and vegetarian section under pizza

Insalata VeganaUS$13.00
Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberry, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing
Tagliere VeganoUS$18.00
Serves 2-3 people. Grilled organic vegetables, marinated artichokes, mixed imported olives, vegan nduja confit tomatoes
Rigatoni al PestoUS$18.00
Penne ai FunghiUS$18.00

Toppings

SausageUS$4.00
ChickenUS$4.00
Polpette (2 Pieces)US$6.00
Shrimp (3 Pieces)US$8.00
Italian PorciniUS$6.00
Seasonal VeggieUS$5.00
Burrata CheeseUS$6.00
RicottaUS$3.00
Fresh MozzarellaUS$3.00

Pizza

Make it gluten free +$3, vegan mozzarella +$2

Classiche Napoletane STG

MargheritaUS$13.00
San marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, evoo
MarinaraUS$11.00
San marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes
Regina MargheritaUS$16.00
Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano
PuttanescaUS$15.00
Mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olives, San marzano tomatoes
PacchiatellaUS$19.00
Piennolo tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, evoo, basil

Vegana and Vegetarian

$17. Your choice of mozzarella or vegan cheese, and/or tomato sauce

Piera
Pesto, grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms
Gabriele
Spinach, porcini, grape tomatoes
Guido
Potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini
Vittoria
Zucchini, grape tomatoes, artichokes, pesto
Jackson
Artichokes, arugula, grape tomato, onion, olive
Enzo
Rapini, olives, potato, onion

Rosse

SofiaUS$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms
SergioUS$19.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
AugustaUS$17.00
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, grape tomatoes
NicolaUS$19.00
Mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil
DanielaUS$17.00
Mozzarella di bufala, brie, smoked prosciutto
AngelaUS$15.00
Mozzarella, spicy salame calabrese
BrunaUS$19.00
Mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, spicy salame
MartinaUS$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, oregano, crushed red pepper, arugula, truffle oil, parmesan
JunaUS$19.00
Mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, spicy honey
GiuliaUS$18.00
Mozzarella, spicy salami, onion, sausage, bell pepper, spicy honey

Calzoni

Gluten free not available

IndiaUS$16.00
Prosciutto cotto, ricotta, mozzarella, grape tomatoes
KiraUS$17.00
Mozzarella, fennel sausage, ricotta, tomato sauce
EzioUS$19.00
Mozzrella, brie, prosciutto, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
DarrellUS$17.00
Prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, ricotta cheese fried
AscanioUS$17.00
Mozzarella, ricotta, pancetta, provola fried

Le Bianche - No Sauce

AndreaUS$17.00
Provola, roasted potatoes, sausage, parmigiano
LeviUS$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto di parma, cherry tomatoes
MarisaUS$18.00
Mozzarella, pesto, ricotta, grape tomatoes, pine nuts
BarbaraUS$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, provola, gorgonzola, parmigiano
IsabellaUS$18.00
Mozzarella di bufala, sundried tomatoes, onions, goat cheese
MichelleUS$17.00
Caramelized onions, gorgonzola, speck, mozzarella
CaterinaUS$18.00
Brie, smoked salmon, grape tomatoes, mozzarella
GemmaUS$15.00
Mozzerlla di bufala, ricotta, shrimp, grape tomatoes
AlexaUS$18.00
Provola, fennel sausage, rapini
AldoUS$19.00
Provola, pancetta, egg, truffle oil
TeepooUS$17.00
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms, ricotta
LinaUS$19.00
Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata, spicy honey

Le Fritte - Fried Pizza

$17. Gluten free not available

Amanda
Provola, ricotta, prosciutto di parma
Rebecca
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms
Jeff
Provola, pancetta, cherry tomato, baby arugula

Pizza Gourmet - No Sauce

$22

Alessandro
Provola, sausage, prosciutto cotto, porcini
Luigina
Porcini, provola, prosciutto, truffle oil
Giuseppe
Mozzarella, porcini, spicy salame, calabrese, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano
Claudia
Pancetta, brie, arugula, provola, truffle oil
Jim
Smoked salmon, provola, olives, capers, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes
Agnese
Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, parmesan, walnuts, arugula, spicy honey

Sides

Rapini with Roasted Garlic
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms

Housemade Dolci

$10

Tiramisu
Delizia di Bosco
Gelato Housemade
Panna Cotta
Cannoli
Chocolate Mousse
Straccetti Dolci
Millefoglie Della Nonna

Beer

Draft

Buona Forchetta, Blonde
Buona Forchetta, West Coast IPA
Rotating Micro Brewed Handles
Ask your server about our local selection

Bottles

Peroni, PilsnerUS$7.00
Mastri Birrai Umbri (Blonde or Red), Italian Craft BeerUS$9.00

Bellinis

Bellinis
- GlassUS$10.00

House Wine

House Red WineUS$9.00
House White WineUS$8.00

Dessert Wine

Tawny Port Taylor 10 Year, PortugalUS$13.00
Ruby Port Fonseca LBV PortugalUS$11.00
Moscato d'Asti Fontanafredda, PiedmontUS$10.00

Vino

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco - Zonin - VenetoUS$10.00
Rose Prosecco - Torresella - VenetoUS$11.00
Italian Sparkling - Ferrari - TrentoUS$55.00
Franciacorta - Ca' del Bosco - LombardyUS$65.00

White Wine

Pinot Grigio - Santa Margherita - Alto AdigeUS$58.00
Pinot Grigio - Santi - Valdadige, VenetoUS$10.00
Gavi - Banfi "Principessa" PiedmontUS$10.00
Vermentino - Rocca di Montemassi - TuscanyUS$10.00
Falanghina - Villa Matilde - CampaniaUS$11.00
Chardonnay - Raeburn - Russian RiverUS$12.00
Chardonnay - Sonoma Cutrer - SonomaUS$47.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Daou - Paso RoblesUS$11.00
Rose - Bieler "Sabine" Provence, FranceUS$10.00
Riesling - Bex - Nahe, GermanyUS$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Babich - Marlborough, New ZealandUS$39.00

Red Wine

Valpolicella - Masi "Bonacosta" VenetoUS$10.00
Amarone - Cesari - VenetoUS$92.00
Barbera - Fontanafredda "Briccotondo" PiedmontUS$10.00
Barbera - Michele Chiarlo "Cipressi" PiedmontUS$51.00
Nebbiolo d'Alba - Bruno Giacosa - PiedmontUS$75.00
Barolo - Fontanafredda "Serralunga" PiedmontUS$85.00
Barbaresco - Batasiolo - PiedmontUS$85.00
Super Tuscan - Tenuta Sette Cieli "Yantra" TuscanyUS$52.00
Super Tuscan - Le Volte by Ornellaia - TuscanyUS$59.00
Super Tuscan - Ornellaia - Bolgheri, TuscanyUS$350.00
Super Tuscan - Biserno "Insoglio Del Cinghiale" TuscanyUS$75.00
Super Tuscan - Sassicaia - Bolgheri, TuscanyUS$390.00
Brunello di Montalcino - Val di Suga - TuscanyUS$99.00
Chianti Classico - Castello d'Albola - TuscanyUS$12.00
Chianti Riserva - Tenuta di Nozzole - TuscanyUS$52.00
Sangiovese - San Polo "Rubio" TuscanyUS$11.00
Montepulciano - Masciarelli - AbruzzoUS$10.00
Primitivo - Masseria Altemura - PugliaUS$38.00
Nero d'Avola - Planeta - SicilyUS$36.00
Pinot Noir - Walt "La Brisa" SonomaUS$72.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Francis - SonomaUS$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Sequoia Grove - NapaUS$86.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Substance "Elemental" WashingtonUS$12.00
Merlot - Spellbound - CaliforniaUS$10.00
Zinfandel - Artezin - MendocinoUS$35.00
Red Blend - "Pessimist" by Daou - Paso RoblesUS$13.00
Pinot Noir - Sokol Blosser "Evolution" OregonUS$11.00
Malbec - Ben Marco - Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$11.00
Tempranillo - El Coto - Rioja, SpainUS$35.00

Non-Alcoholic

CoffeeUS$3.00
MochaUS$4.00
EspressoUS$3.50
CappuccinoUS$4.00
LatteUS$4.00
Iced TeaUS$3.00
Hot TeaUS$3.00
Can SodaUS$3.00
AranciataUS$4.00
LimonataUS$4.00
Mexican CokeUS$4.00
PannaUS$6.00
San PellegrinoUS$6.00

Organic Italian Soda

Cola
Lemonade
Pomegranate
Blood Orange
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale

What 885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta in San Diego shines with its "amazing food," "excellent service," and "best Neapolitan pizza." Guests love its "charming atmosphere" and "authentic Italian experience." While some note occasional service hiccups and noise levels, the restaurant remains a "must-visit" for its "delicious, fresh pasta" and "friendly staff."

885 Reviews

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Guillermo
Baja California
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, came out 2 minutes after ordering which was weird, since it’s not a fast food joint, nothing outstanding, had a dish with black italian truffle with little to no flavor and texture. The place looks unattended and dirty, probably lacks regular maintenance. I started going there probably 7-8 years ago, and it seems to me that their glory days are done. The service from the weight staff was regular, nothing special, they make you feel like they don’t want you there
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Travis
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best! Our favorite Italian spot in SD and has been for many years,
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STEVE
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best pizza in all of San Diego. Their pasta are fresh and taste is amazing. Friendly staff and fast service.
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Carl
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We love Buona forchetta but this time was disappointing. Our pasta's came out about 10 minutes apart.
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Peggy
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleasently surprised by the food the wait staff and the prices. Everyone was very nice, we look forward to returning!
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Adrienne
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lively neighborhood restaurant. Excellent service. Delicious food. We love this place!
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Christina
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was overpriced for what it was. The pizza was soggy like the bread wasn’t cooked long enough. This chefs special some “meatballs “were burnt with a weird flavor. Pasta was the saver of the experience. Not worth a $150 meal for two
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Josh
N. Ireland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Starter dishes were good but pasta mains were not. Pasta was overcooked and sauces like nothing we had tasted before. We opted for carbonara and cacio e Pepe and neither sauce tasted like any other plate of pasta we had tasted before. Typically these would be quite dry sauces but our plates were sloppy.
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Kylie
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing!!! So many people came to eat for dinner, but even though it was super crowded they kept the tables moving. With that said the wait staff was very friendly. They weren’t outright rude or anything, but not welcoming. They didn’t check on us much and when we had a request they gave as a blown off type response, however did fulfill it eventually. Like I said the place was busy, clean, and comfortable otherwise. Would come again for the food but most likely take out next time.
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Gail
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated my birthday with my husband, son, and our son's fiance. We started with and shared two appetizers, the artichokes and burrata caprese. The artichokes were lemony and beyond delicious, and the burrata cheese for the caprese was fresh and creamy! Our entrees were the special-of-the-day spinach ravioli, mushroom/beef risotto, sausage gnocchi, and margherita wood-fired pizza. We all thoroughly enjoyed each item that we ordered! My son's fiancee and I each enjoyed a glass of chianti that was as smooth as velvet! Our dinner tab came to $200, which was amazing for all the food, drink and enjoyment we experienced!
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FAQs

Buona Forchetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 381-4844.

Buona Forchetta is rated 4.6 stars by 885 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102

Additional information

Area
South Park
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Lunch/Dinner Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://buonaforchettasd.com/buona-forchetta-south-park/
Phone number
(619) 381-4844

Buona Forchetta

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Additional information

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Antipasti

Burrata CapreseUS$17.00

MontanaraUS$10.00

ArtichokesUS$16.00

Calamari FrittiUS$18.00

Eggplant TortinoUS$13.00

PolpettineUS$13.00

BruschettoneUS$13.00

Tagliere MistoUS$20.00

FocacciaUS$6.00

Zuppa del GiornoUS$8.00

Insalate

FattoreUS$10.00

SottoterraUS$13.00

ToscanaUS$14.00

PolipoUS$19.00

Beet SaladUS$13.00

RadicchioUS$14.00

Specialty Pasta

Lasagna BologneseUS$20.00

Lasagna VegeterianaUS$20.00

Ravioli of the Day

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$19.00

Risotto of the Day

Pasta

Fresh Homemade Egg PastaUS$1.00

Durum Wheat Semolina

Gluten Free PastaUS$3.00

Sauces

AmatricianaUS$18.00

BologneseUS$19.00

CarbonaraUS$19.00

Due PomodoriUS$17.00

PestoUS$19.00

Buona ForchettaUS$17.00

Cacio e PepeUS$17.00

Cucina Vegana

Insalata VeganaUS$13.00

Tagliere VeganoUS$18.00

Rigatoni al PestoUS$18.00

Penne ai FunghiUS$18.00

Toppings

SausageUS$4.00

ChickenUS$4.00

Polpette (2 Pieces)US$6.00

Shrimp (3 Pieces)US$8.00

Italian PorciniUS$6.00

Seasonal VeggieUS$5.00

Burrata CheeseUS$6.00

RicottaUS$3.00

Fresh MozzarellaUS$3.00

Pizza

Classiche Napoletane STG

MargheritaUS$13.00

MarinaraUS$11.00

Regina MargheritaUS$16.00

PuttanescaUS$15.00

PacchiatellaUS$19.00

Vegana and Vegetarian

Piera

Gabriele

Guido

Vittoria

Jackson

Enzo

Rosse

SofiaUS$17.00

SergioUS$19.00

AugustaUS$17.00

NicolaUS$19.00

DanielaUS$17.00

AngelaUS$15.00