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Buona Terra, Chicago, IL

Buona Terra

4.9
4.9
274 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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".

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 274 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

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chicago

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Terra offers an "incredible" Italian dining experience with "amazing" service and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, from pizzas to pastas, and the addictive garlic spread. Though it can get noisy when full, the welcoming staff and outstanding wine selection make it a must-visit.

274 Reviews

  1. Bradford

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  2. Marc

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 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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  3. Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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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  4. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food exceeded expectations. A place to go back to

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  5. Gianna

    VIP

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best soups ! Delicious bean & escarole for starter. The hot bread and roasted garlic is addictive it’s so good.Then a fantastic pizza. Asked for anchovies and extra basil, done. So accommodating. Great service always. Can’t stop returning driving from lakefront. Worth the drive every time.

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  6. Jacob

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff, great food. A nice date night place to grab some good Italian

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  7. MattM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Buona Terra for their great food and ambiance

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  8. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly customers service. Good food and very nice environment.

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  9. Joseph

    VIP

    Cancun

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food! Great neighborhood spot.. friendly staff and the owners are awesome!! One of my all time favorite places!!

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  10. Ann

    VIP

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of favorites! Buona Terra never disappoints! The Pappardelle and the Rigatoni Buona Terra are two of our Favorites! The service is Always excellent!

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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 274 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Terra

3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Central Park
  • Area
    Irving Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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.
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