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The original. The first. The restaurant that started it all. Nestled on the leafy corner of 30th and Beech, is the Buona Forchetta San Diego original location. Buona Forchetta South Park opened in 2011 to rave reviews of its authentic charm and food alike. Since its opening, it has garnered awards such as the coveted Gambero Rosso for Best Pizzeria, numerous San Diego Magazine Best Of restaurant awards, and OpenTable dining accolades. Today, Buona Forchetta South Park remains a must for Italian food fans and Neapolitan pizza lovers. Enjoy one of San Diego’s best pizzas and Italian restaurants, Buona Forchetta South Park. Pick-up and delivery now available!
Garage Buona Forchetta in Coronado, CA is a charming Italian eatery that embodies the spirit of rustic authenticity, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Here, it feels like dining in a cozy Italian trattoria, adorned with vintage car memorabilia within a lively, communal ambiance. Garage Buona Forchetta Coronado also offers a quaint, authentic Italian market featuring imported Italian goods, Italian wine and spirits and more. This location also offers a cafe with walk-up window featuring delicious espresso and baked goods. Garage Coronado is named for its location in the island’s iconic El Cordova Garage. Garage Buona Forchetta opened in March 2020 (yes, days before the pandemic) as a collaboration between founder Matteo Cattaneo and business partner Marco Zannoni.
Looking for the best pizza in Liberty Station? Buona Forchetta Officine is here to feed the craving. Located next to Liberty Public Market, our Liberty Station Buona Forchetta location continues the tradition of authentic Italian, award-winning pizza, and warm hospitality. Officine is a 2,600-square-foot restaurant with two oversized patios. It includes a playground and secure space for the kids to romp while parents enjoy their meals. Inside, our two gilded ovens, helmed by Pizza World Champion and Pizzaiolo Marcello Avitabile, churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entree dishes. Pick-up and delivery now available.
Buona Forchetta Encinitas was the third location from Matteo Cattaneo’s team. Located along the North Coast Highway, it blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Buona Forchetta Encinitas boasts indoor seating as well as an outside patio and a small room for private events. Inside, the gilded wood fire pizza oven, now synonymous with Buona Forchetta churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrees. Buona Forchetta offers dine-in and pick-up options. Can’t visit? Get San Diego’s best pizza to enjoy at home!
Owner Matteo Cattaneo knew he wanted to bring delicious North Italian dining and his award-winning pizzas to San Marcos, CA. Buona Forchetta San Marcos was the fifth location to continue the tradition of delicious Italian food in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in San Marcos’ North City—a cosmopolitan center that sparks a strong sense of place and pride among the people who call it home. This location boasts beautiful indoor seating, built for comfort with a luxurious touch, as well as a large, shaded patio. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrees. NEW HAPPY HOUR! Tuesdays – Thursdays plus Sundays, 5-8:45PM.
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The Buona Forchetta family is thrilled to announce our first location in Orange County. Buona Forchetta San Clemente is open! We are so excited to bring our award-winning Italian restaurant to this beautiful beach town and surrounding suburbs. Our San Clemente Buona Forchetta will boast a similar menu to its sister locations including a unique and ever-changing specials menu. Fans of the Buona Forchetta family of restaurants can, of course, expect hand-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizza, mouth-watering meat dishes and many other Northern Italian specialties. Buona Forchetta San Clemente also offers an extensive beer and wine list.
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The time has arrived! Buona Forchetta Newport, our 7th location, is now open. Guests can now enjoy the signature, authentic Buona Forchetta dishes including our award-winning pizza, pasta and more. Come experience our Italian hospitality at Buona Forchetta Newport. Located in Peninsula Village.
For our Newport guests: Complimentary 90-minute parking validation and two-hour dock validation for those who come with their Duffy boat!
Delivery coming soon!
