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Buona Sera, Champlin, MN

Buona Sera

4.8 (2336)
$30 and under
Italian
11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Phone number
    (763) 421-1814
  • Website
    http://www.buonaserawinebar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Location
    11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 2,336 people are saying

Buona Sera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "attentive service." Known for its "authentic Italian dishes" and "cozy atmosphere," it is a gem for special occasions. The menu includes standout items like "Penne Arribiatta" and "lobster ravioli." Guests appreciate the personal touch from the staff.
2,336 Reviews

  1. Randy VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal! My slices of veal in a cream sauce were delicious, as was my wife's shrimp scampi. The shrimp could have been larger, however. Lots of interesting items on the menu. Have not been disappointed with other food choices in the past. Homemade salty caramel gelato was unique and very good. Our server was good. The overall service from different people was outstanding: one waitress overheard me suggesting regular butter to my wife and she immediately brought some. Empty plates were promptly cleared. All servers were attentive, even if not assigned to wait on your table. We will definitely go back.

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  2. Ellen

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bread was said to be fresh, however we were there on Saturday and bread is baked on Tuesday’s only, bread was hard as a rock. Asked for different loaf and was told we’d be charged for it. Appetizer was burnt, they replaced with different appetizer. Pasta and wine were great

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  3. Brian

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal. Get the specials, whatever they are! Went with an app and an entree that were specials and both were excellent. What a gem! Wish we found this place sooner, but ow that we have we will definitely be back.

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  4. Ernest

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, authentic dishes, appetizers were superb.. very good attentive service… great place to have a great date-night experience… Will return to try more of their wide selections.

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  5. Randolph

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, attentive service, small but lively location.

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  6. Carol

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    No need to go again. The two people I went with enjoyed their meal, but for me only the chocolate decadence cake was good. The mushrooms in my flavorless entree were canned, the server was on auto pilot and didn’t elicit warmth, interest or friendliness, the facility smells musty, and the bread was dry. On a positive side, the hostess was attentive and friendly. I do like that they have a parking lot.

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  7. annette VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Penne Arribiatta in Minnesota. And the fennel sausage 🇮🇹🏆

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  8. Tom

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for our anniversary. Great food and atmosphere.

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  9. Dr. Troy

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard about this place, but never had gotten around to trying it. Food was great with a quaint little atmosphere. Definitely will be back and would recommend it to most anybody.

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  10. Karen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buona Sera is the best Italian restaurant in the cities. I have enjoyed decades of delicious meals. My number 1 restaurant to bring family and friends.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Buona Sera

11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Douglas Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Champlin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Closed Monday
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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