Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2280 Newport Blvd #104, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 287-6139
Website: https://buonaforchettasd.com/
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Reviews
Korbi Kay
Even though its San Clemente location left an impeccable impression, Buona Forchetta in Newport proves just as wow-worthy.
Order the focaccia! It’s stupidly delicious, and conveniently vegan. Add garlic for extra heaven. Focaccia leftovers store well, so don’t be afraid to place an extra order–or two…or three…
I love their separate vegan menu, which provides much-needed options for those with dietary restrictions/preferences. Their vegan ravioli, and spaghetti puttanesca, are dangerously delightful. I haven’t indulged in their vegan pizza yet, which a friend recently recommended and is now next on my To-Order list.
Pescavegan options are also abundant. I dared order off their Specials Menu, and had no regrets: scallops with kale and almonds are exceptionally exquisite. Fire flavor, generous portions, and quality ingredients.
Bonus points for sweet service, and a cozy atmosphere. Buona Forchetta is an essential addition to your restaurant routine, no matter the location.
… moreOrder the focaccia! It’s stupidly delicious, and conveniently vegan. Add garlic for extra heaven. Focaccia leftovers store well, so don’t be afraid to place an extra order–or two…or three…
I love their separate vegan menu, which provides much-needed options for those with dietary restrictions/preferences. Their vegan ravioli, and spaghetti puttanesca, are dangerously delightful. I haven’t indulged in their vegan pizza yet, which a friend recently recommended and is now next on my To-Order list.
Pescavegan options are also abundant. I dared order off their Specials Menu, and had no regrets: scallops with kale and almonds are exceptionally exquisite. Fire flavor, generous portions, and quality ingredients.
Bonus points for sweet service, and a cozy atmosphere. Buona Forchetta is an essential addition to your restaurant routine, no matter the location.
Harsh Patel
It was our first time here and I came with my whole family so we were excited. The location is in a beautiful spot right next to the harbor with nice outdoor seating. Service was also excellent and we were able to order right away. Here’s what we ordered:
Eggplant Parmigiana: this was alright. It’s usually my favorite dish to eat at an Italian restaurant but this wasn’t. The eggplant wasn’t seasoned at all but was totally blend. The presentation was great but lacking flavor.
Piera pizza: the best dish on the menu! Wish they added more pesto pesto but I may just be getting greedy. All ingredients were fresh and delicious.
Gnoki: it was overdone and the texture was off, not flavorful either. We would never order this again.
Calamari: my in laws absolutely loved this dish! It was crispy and delicious.
Carbonara: my in laws also enjoyed this dish – can’t go wrong here.
Fatorre: delicious salad – the veggies were fresh and the dressing was on point.
Chefs special salad: my wife enjoyed the grapefruit and I enjoyed the creamy burrata. Fantastic dish overall.
Buono forchetta: this was my wife’s favorite dish! The sauce was creamy and extremely mouth watering. A truly warming dish.
All the wines my family had they also loved. Overall, a solid restaurant but definitely room for improvement.
… moreEggplant Parmigiana: this was alright. It’s usually my favorite dish to eat at an Italian restaurant but this wasn’t. The eggplant wasn’t seasoned at all but was totally blend. The presentation was great but lacking flavor.
Piera pizza: the best dish on the menu! Wish they added more pesto pesto but I may just be getting greedy. All ingredients were fresh and delicious.
Gnoki: it was overdone and the texture was off, not flavorful either. We would never order this again.
Calamari: my in laws absolutely loved this dish! It was crispy and delicious.
Carbonara: my in laws also enjoyed this dish – can’t go wrong here.
Fatorre: delicious salad – the veggies were fresh and the dressing was on point.
Chefs special salad: my wife enjoyed the grapefruit and I enjoyed the creamy burrata. Fantastic dish overall.
Buono forchetta: this was my wife’s favorite dish! The sauce was creamy and extremely mouth watering. A truly warming dish.
All the wines my family had they also loved. Overall, a solid restaurant but definitely room for improvement.
Shahram Mehraban
I really think this place has the potential to be a five star. Just needs a bit more. We were a party of 6 and were sat down promptly at our reservation time. We ordered a few cocktails. I had their spritzer that USA water down version of an aperol spritz. I asked the waiter whether the use aperol and he said it’s ther own version which I am not sure what that meant. Had the focaccia artichoke and calamari for appetizers. 4, 5, 4 stars. For mains I had their weekly special pasta with heirloom tomato sauce and scallops. Pasta was really under seasoned and the scallop was really well seasoned. 4. I finished my wife’s cioppino. The xioppino was good but the bread needed to be toasted but regardless it was a hearty portion with good broth. 5. I tried the tiramisu and the or salted caramel gelato. Both really good. With wine it came to $130 per person.
… moreAra
This place had many good reviews, but honestly… I don’t think I’d ever go back.
I lived in Italy for almost ten years, so I’m quite picky when it comes to Italian food.
I ordered the calamari fritti , pizza Margherita, and penne all’arrabbiata.
The calamari was excellent — fresh, light, and perfectly cooked. I’ll give full credit for that.
However, the cheese on the pizza was poor in quality, and the tomato sauce was overly sour and lacked flavor.
The pasta was disappointing as well.
The atmosphere was somewhat romantic, but the service was not good at all. The staff avoided eye contact, and even when I finally got their attention, they looked away again.
They brought the welcome bread only after I asked for it — when I was almost done with my meal.
So… despite the nice reviews, this place just wasn’t for me.
… moreI lived in Italy for almost ten years, so I’m quite picky when it comes to Italian food.
I ordered the calamari fritti , pizza Margherita, and penne all’arrabbiata.
The calamari was excellent — fresh, light, and perfectly cooked. I’ll give full credit for that.
However, the cheese on the pizza was poor in quality, and the tomato sauce was overly sour and lacked flavor.
The pasta was disappointing as well.
The atmosphere was somewhat romantic, but the service was not good at all. The staff avoided eye contact, and even when I finally got their attention, they looked away again.
They brought the welcome bread only after I asked for it — when I was almost done with my meal.
So… despite the nice reviews, this place just wasn’t for me.
Francesca Pollet
Went to Buona Forchetta tonight and forgot to ask for no cheese on my pizza. No issue at all—I removed it and loved it anyway. When the manager checked in, I explained it was completely my mistake. After we paid, they surprised us with a fresh no-cheese pizza on the house. Truly exceptional service. Already loved this place, and I can’t wait to come back! ✨
… moreJen Knight
Came here early on a rainy night and had the restraunt to ourselves! Pizza was good charcuterie board was good. Desert was just okay. We would definitely come back, but maybe not when it’s crowded.
… moreAyaan Kohli
Buona Forchetta is hands down one of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment you walk in, the ambience immediately captures you—it’s warm, inviting, and has this perfect blend of cozy charm with a lively, vibrant energy. Every detail feels thoughtfully crafted, making it the kind of place where you can truly relax and enjoy yourself.
Now, the food—oh my goodness, the food is out of this world! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor, made with such care, and cooked to absolute perfection. It’s clear that this kitchen takes pride in what they serve. My family and I were completely blown away; it’s easily some of the best food we’ve ever had.
What makes this place even more special is the care and kindness of the owner. My son didn’t finish his meal, and the owner personally came over to check if everything was okay and if anything needed to be fixed. That level of attentiveness and genuine care is so rare—it truly made us feel valued and welcome.
Everything about Buona Forchetta is amazing—amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambience. We cannot recommend it enough and will absolutely be returning. This isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience, and one that will stay with you long after the meal is over.
… moreNow, the food—oh my goodness, the food is out of this world! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor, made with such care, and cooked to absolute perfection. It’s clear that this kitchen takes pride in what they serve. My family and I were completely blown away; it’s easily some of the best food we’ve ever had.
What makes this place even more special is the care and kindness of the owner. My son didn’t finish his meal, and the owner personally came over to check if everything was okay and if anything needed to be fixed. That level of attentiveness and genuine care is so rare—it truly made us feel valued and welcome.
Everything about Buona Forchetta is amazing—amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambience. We cannot recommend it enough and will absolutely be returning. This isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience, and one that will stay with you long after the meal is over.
Louis Fein
Buona Forchetta
New restaurant Friday is a little like panning for gold. You have to sort through a number of pebbles and rocks to find a single gold nugget. Last night we hit a mother lode.
Buona Forchetta in Newport Beach was exceptional in every way. From the young lady who answered the phone to the hostess at the front door to Gabby, our wonderful Server to Omar, the manager, all working together to make our evening memorable. We started with an appetizer of pizza bites that were more like Pizza mouthfuls.Three flavors each excellent and a great way to start our dinner. We then shared a pizza. Not just any pizza, but a pizza that compared favorably with any that I had growing up in New York City. A rare find indeed for Southern California. Our next course was tagliatelle with shrimp in a special house sauce that was delicious. By the time we got to the desert portion of our meal, we found we had no room left to put it. Maybe on our next visit. Can’t wait!
Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Generous portions! More than reasonable prices!
… moreNew restaurant Friday is a little like panning for gold. You have to sort through a number of pebbles and rocks to find a single gold nugget. Last night we hit a mother lode.
Buona Forchetta in Newport Beach was exceptional in every way. From the young lady who answered the phone to the hostess at the front door to Gabby, our wonderful Server to Omar, the manager, all working together to make our evening memorable. We started with an appetizer of pizza bites that were more like Pizza mouthfuls.Three flavors each excellent and a great way to start our dinner. We then shared a pizza. Not just any pizza, but a pizza that compared favorably with any that I had growing up in New York City. A rare find indeed for Southern California. Our next course was tagliatelle with shrimp in a special house sauce that was delicious. By the time we got to the desert portion of our meal, we found we had no room left to put it. Maybe on our next visit. Can’t wait!
Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Generous portions! More than reasonable prices!
Abby Margolin
This restaurant is INCREDIBLE! The food is some of the best we’ve ever had, the atmosphere is gorgeous and lively, and the staff are so kind and charming. This will be the first place we come back to the next time we visit. This is a must try!!!
… moreKaren Gardner Realtor, eXp Realty of California
Amazing food & service! You definitely have to try this new place! My friend and I stumbled across this cute place just looking to get a glass of wine a little later in the night. Everything was closing down except the younger places on the boardwalk which we did not want! The owner Matteo said they were closed and we mentioned all we wanted was a glass of wine, well he invited us in and not only gave us some great wine, but also had a pizza made for us in their wood burning oven which was delicious! We had such great service from all of the staff we decided to come back the next day for dinner. We were greeted by Matteo with some champagne & a big smile which was a special treat. The food was fantastic! We all had something off the specials menu. We were also treated with a tiramisu that was so good to thank us for coming back. We highly recommend Buona Forchetta in Newport and we can’t wait to be back! You will not be disappointed with the food and especially the great service. Thank you Matteo, you have something special and we appreciate your generosity!
… more