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Voted Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pizza in Coronado 2022!! Garage Buona Forchetta is an Italian casual dining hot spot located on beautiful Coronado Island. We specialize in authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza, Home-Made Pasta, and a variety of Italian Regional Specialties. We serve brunch Friday through Sunday. We have a specialty market offering a selection of Italian imported wines and products. Let’s not forget about Coffee and Pastries available every day starting at 8AM at our coffee shop. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Casual Italian restaurant whipping up pasta & traditional Neapolitan pizza, plus wine & cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (619) 675-0079
Website: https://buonaforchettasd.com/garage-buona-forchetta/
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Libi Fogel
We had a wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant. We ordered a pizza and it was excellent, the dough was incredibly delicious and perfectly made. We also ordered a pasta with red sauce and another pasta with rosé sauce, and both were absolutely amazing. The kids enjoyed every bite. The service was very kind and attentive, and the food was truly delicious. We will definitely be happy to come back again.
… moreSandra Raynor
Garage Buona Forchetta has a large, interesting interior and an extensive menu. Great pizza and side dishes. Everyone in our large group enjoyed their food. House red wine (Sangiovese) by the glass was delicious and was a good deal at $10 per glass. Our wait staff changed suddenly throughout the dinner, so it was a bit confusing when we needed anything. One of our group had to wait quite a while for her glass of wine even though it was ordered at the same time as the rest of us. (We were trying to toast to a special birthday.)
… moreRajvee Rakholiya
My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and really loved the food, atmosphere and service. We ordered vegetarian dishes, and they were phenomenal. The service was also overall really pleasant, especially our server Fabian.
… moreJacq Davis
This is one of our must do’s when visiting Coronado. Food is always delicious and large portions. Every staff we interacted with are always kind, fun and makes great recommendations. We also love that our pups can join us in the shaded outdoor seating area.
… morekiwi smalls
The food was good. I especially loved the ribeye and the seasoning they used. The tables however are on the smaller side so we had to get some things boxed when the rest of our food got to the table.
… moreNicholas Stevenson
The Garage Buona Forchetta is a charming Italian restaurant located on Coronado Island. I spent one Saturday evening there, and it was just the vibe I was looking for
This restaurant has plenty of seating, but it’s such a popular spot that you may end up waiting for a table. There’s exterior patio seating that’s perfect for date nights or for people watching out front. There’s also the main dining area (inside) that offers a lively atmosphere. There is also a backyard patio (covered). We sat in the backyard, and it felt like a lovely little outdoor dinner party. The entire restaurant is beautifully decorated. I like really appreciated the small Italian cars placed as decor. This is a converted garage/car repair shop, so, it seems fitting. But as someone who gardens, one of my favorite things was seeing the hanging planters out front (on the fences) that had both flowers and produce growing like pepper plants. This made me think they most likely compost, and I love restaurants that compost
The menu offers a variety of Italian delicacies (antipasti, insalate, pizza, etc). There a vegetarian options as well. There is a beer, wine, and cocktail menu. There are also non-alcoholic options. I got the Sicilian mule, and the cup was neat, but it was really just a Moscow mule with a touch of grapefruit
I like to think of myself as a pizza connoisseur, and I would recommend this one. It’s Neapolitan style, lightly charred on the crust, thin, and flavorful. The base/bottom of the dough was slightly soft, but it was delicious. The carbonara was rich and tasty. With the pasta dishes you can choose which pasta you prefer which is a nice touch. We also had the calamari, which was fresh, but it had more of a fishy smell than I wanted lingering at the table. Still delicious
Some tips:
They do take reservations, and this spot is a popular destination, especially on the weekends. There’s quaint market inside the restaurant and you can purchase groceries (mostly Italian), and these are components you might not find in a typical market or grocery store. They also have an extensive selection of wine that you can purchase and either take home or you can enjoy there (with a corking fee/up charge)
Cheers!!
… moreThis restaurant has plenty of seating, but it’s such a popular spot that you may end up waiting for a table. There’s exterior patio seating that’s perfect for date nights or for people watching out front. There’s also the main dining area (inside) that offers a lively atmosphere. There is also a backyard patio (covered). We sat in the backyard, and it felt like a lovely little outdoor dinner party. The entire restaurant is beautifully decorated. I like really appreciated the small Italian cars placed as decor. This is a converted garage/car repair shop, so, it seems fitting. But as someone who gardens, one of my favorite things was seeing the hanging planters out front (on the fences) that had both flowers and produce growing like pepper plants. This made me think they most likely compost, and I love restaurants that compost
The menu offers a variety of Italian delicacies (antipasti, insalate, pizza, etc). There a vegetarian options as well. There is a beer, wine, and cocktail menu. There are also non-alcoholic options. I got the Sicilian mule, and the cup was neat, but it was really just a Moscow mule with a touch of grapefruit
I like to think of myself as a pizza connoisseur, and I would recommend this one. It’s Neapolitan style, lightly charred on the crust, thin, and flavorful. The base/bottom of the dough was slightly soft, but it was delicious. The carbonara was rich and tasty. With the pasta dishes you can choose which pasta you prefer which is a nice touch. We also had the calamari, which was fresh, but it had more of a fishy smell than I wanted lingering at the table. Still delicious
Some tips:
They do take reservations, and this spot is a popular destination, especially on the weekends. There’s quaint market inside the restaurant and you can purchase groceries (mostly Italian), and these are components you might not find in a typical market or grocery store. They also have an extensive selection of wine that you can purchase and either take home or you can enjoy there (with a corking fee/up charge)
Cheers!!
Scott Wong
Fun family causal place. Live music on Friday. Large selection of pasta and pizza. Pasta is good. Pizza and apps were just ok. Good service. It can be very loud.
… moreTyler Disk
Food is always phenomenal here, lot of good choices. Service is also good, friendly staff. Cool atmosphere.
… moreClinton Dill
Food:
Calamari Fritti: Seemed a little bland, the larger pieces lacked flavor, and the smaller pieces tasted the best honestly.
Martina: Very aromatic! The undercarriage was crispy I thought the arugula added a texture that was needed. Very good!
Service:
Walked up at like 6 pm and didn’t have a problem getting seating. The waitor was busy but did a great job coming around, he was friendly and professional.
Atmosphere:
Beautiful setting, busy but quiet, the patio was great to sit at in my opinion. And the prices seemed affordable for what I paid for.
… moreCalamari Fritti: Seemed a little bland, the larger pieces lacked flavor, and the smaller pieces tasted the best honestly.
Martina: Very aromatic! The undercarriage was crispy I thought the arugula added a texture that was needed. Very good!
Service:
Walked up at like 6 pm and didn’t have a problem getting seating. The waitor was busy but did a great job coming around, he was friendly and professional.
Atmosphere:
Beautiful setting, busy but quiet, the patio was great to sit at in my opinion. And the prices seemed affordable for what I paid for.
Aldo Moreno
We visited Garage Buona Forchetta to celebrate my daughter’s birthday with a group of 8. The food was very good (around an 8/10); however, the service did not match the price point of the restaurant.
It took about 15 minutes for our server to take our drink order, water was never offered, and sodas were only available in bottles. The server was quite serious and not very attentive. Since gratuity was already included and prices are on the higher side, we expected a more attentive and welcoming experience, especially for a special occasion.
Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service needs improvement given the pricing.
… moreIt took about 15 minutes for our server to take our drink order, water was never offered, and sodas were only available in bottles. The server was quite serious and not very attentive. Since gratuity was already included and prices are on the higher side, we expected a more attentive and welcoming experience, especially for a special occasion.
Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service needs improvement given the pricing.