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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 250 N City Dr Suite 3, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (442) 515-3147
Website: https://buonaforchettasd.com/san-marcos/
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Nick Su
We made a same day reservation for six using the OpenTable app, and the process was quick and easy. Definitely recommended, as this place fills up fast.
We ordered a mix of pastas and pizzas. The pappardelle topped with burrata and amatriciana sauce was very satisfying. The sauce was meaty and tomato forward, and it actually doubled as a great dipping sauce for the pizza crusts. Rich, comforting, and well balanced.
For pizza, we went with the Sergio and Martina. Both are around 12 inches and were cooked perfectly with a great crust and well portioned toppings. Easy to share and very enjoyable.
We finished with the tiramisu. It was good and something I would order again, though personally I would have preferred a stronger espresso flavor.
The restaurant was lively and on the louder side, but still comfortable enough to hold a conversation at the table. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and the ambiance was casual and pleasant.
Overall, a solid dining experience. I would definitely come back, though next time I would likely just share a pizza and a pasta rather than ordering multiple dishes.
Food: 4 out of 5
Service: 4.5 out of 5
Ambiance: 4 out of 5
A reliable spot for Italian food and a good option for group dining in San Marcos.
… moreWe ordered a mix of pastas and pizzas. The pappardelle topped with burrata and amatriciana sauce was very satisfying. The sauce was meaty and tomato forward, and it actually doubled as a great dipping sauce for the pizza crusts. Rich, comforting, and well balanced.
For pizza, we went with the Sergio and Martina. Both are around 12 inches and were cooked perfectly with a great crust and well portioned toppings. Easy to share and very enjoyable.
We finished with the tiramisu. It was good and something I would order again, though personally I would have preferred a stronger espresso flavor.
The restaurant was lively and on the louder side, but still comfortable enough to hold a conversation at the table. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and the ambiance was casual and pleasant.
Overall, a solid dining experience. I would definitely come back, though next time I would likely just share a pizza and a pasta rather than ordering multiple dishes.
Food: 4 out of 5
Service: 4.5 out of 5
Ambiance: 4 out of 5
A reliable spot for Italian food and a good option for group dining in San Marcos.
Selina Oeien
A solid chain for Italian pasta and pizza but nothing out of this world in terms of flavor! The eggplant tortino was tasteless but I would recommend the Nicola or a pappardelle pasta. The atmosphere was also quite chaotic and loud — definitely better suited for a more social night out with friends rather than an intimate night. I do prefer the Encinitas location but definitely try out Buona Forchetta once in your life!
… moreT R Ross
This is the best . Buona is incredible and the food is amazing. Fresh pasta, outstsnding pizzas and caprese salads. This one is next to college campus and js busy, but worth it. Numerous choices in the menu plus daily specials. The spinach at this location is not quite as good as others, but it was fresh.
… moreClaire
I got bucatini w/ buona forchetta and added Polpettine. Sooooo delicious! We came at a time the pizza chef wasn’t in but we didn’t mind waiting til he got back and I’m so glad we did because the starters we got ( focaccia & burrata caprese w/ prosciutto) were amazing !!
Drinks could be a little better but still cute.
… moreDrinks could be a little better but still cute.
Christina McBreen
I didn’t like the way it was presented or tasted. The presentation is much prettier in the picture and everything that’s hot was on top of salad. Personally I don’t like cold foods and hot foods mixed like that. Nothing was seasoned the sauce tasted like nothing. The egg was ok i ended up tossing everything. $20 for the bowl n it was bland and tasteless. Also the drink was ok but not amazing. Indoor vibes and employees are very polite. Although it lacks warmth, I walked in wasn’t greeted couldn’t figure the kiosk out . If I’m paying for the whole experience right ? I hated it
… moreJosh Aguilar
The quality has degraded here. I waited 35min to receive my food after the order was submitted. If it wasn’t for us ordering bread as an appetizer, we would’ve been sitting hungry the entire time. The portion of lasagna for what they charge has change drastically, it’s not even worth it.
It was once good, but I won’t be coming back.
… moreIt was once good, but I won’t be coming back.
Ryan P. F.
The food is amazing here. I love the pasta with the shrimp. It’s traditional and tasted wonderful. The atmosphere was not too loud and my friends and I could all converse and hear one another easily. The service was good and I look forward to going back.
… moreSwetha Uppula
Overrated and disappointing!
The food was average, and the service was terrible. We had to wait a long time for our order, and despite asking twice, they never brought the extra sauce for the Calamari Fritti—even though the staff passed by our table multiple times. By the time we had it, the calamari was cold, bland, and oily. The Margherita Pizza was just okay, and the Tiramisu was the only saving meal. Overall service was poor and inattentive. Definitely not worth the visit—service needs serious improvement!
… moreThe food was average, and the service was terrible. We had to wait a long time for our order, and despite asking twice, they never brought the extra sauce for the Calamari Fritti—even though the staff passed by our table multiple times. By the time we had it, the calamari was cold, bland, and oily. The Margherita Pizza was just okay, and the Tiramisu was the only saving meal. Overall service was poor and inattentive. Definitely not worth the visit—service needs serious improvement!
Roman Nikulin
Ordered two seafood dishes tonight. The seared scallops I ordered were grey/brown with no sear. They would fall apart with barely any pressure with a fork. The prawn in the wife’s seafood soup was the same, the meat just mushy within the prawn. Either terrible cook or cheap product. Either way not worth $40 per dish. Ambiance and service was okay but the food was mediocre. Much better Italian food in the area in the same price range
… moreJeff Tate
Food was good, service was not so good. Way too long to wait for your dinner and they forgot one order, it didn’t show up till we had finished. I’m a generous tipper for good service, but when we got our check a 20% service fee was automatically added. (Yes i understand the service charge for a larger table) so 20% for poor service bummer. We were 10 it wasn’t busy, so very disappointed.
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