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Buona Vita, Somers Point, NJ

Buona Vita

4.6 (2269)
$30 and under
Italian
801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Summer Season hours are everyday from 3pm to 10 pm
New to Somer's Point the Grand Opening of Buona Vita Restaurant is dedicated to preparing deliciously authentic and classic Italian foods served with only top-shelf ingredients, charm and smile, where guests are celebrated and welcomed. With beautiful high ceilings, warm ambiance, beautiful Tuscan décor, walking through the doors of Buona Vita takes you to an intimate and cozy Southern Italian villa right in the heart of Somers Point. We are also offering takeout orders! Please visit our website to place your order!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 788-0370
  • Website
    http://www.buonavitarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

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What 2,269 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Atlantic

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Vita offers an inviting dining experience with "exceptional food" and consistently great service. Guests rave about the "amazing bronzino," homemade gnocchi, and tender veal. The BYOB policy adds to the charm. While the atmosphere can be lively, the attentive staff and delicious dishes make it a must-visit.
2,269 Reviews

  1. Kara

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Dinner portions were a decent size, but the appetizers we got were expensive and not shareable (2 eggplant rolatini). We were a party of 6 so that didn’t work. The bruschetta was slightly better with 4 pieces.

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  2. shoredine VIP

    New York City166 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service. Calamari was very good. Veal dish was excellent. Branzino was very good. They are always open to menu adjustments. Great restaurant

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  3. Pamela VIP

    Philadelphia County51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone really enjoyed their dinners. The chicken parmesan there is amazing. Our server was Remy and he was so nice and attentive. We love it there!

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  4. Marsha

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ate outside and it was lovely. Our server was attentive. Our entrees came out a bit too quickly, we had just finished our salads.

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  5. Jerry VIP

    Philadelphia County24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lively place. Good service. Parking a challenge but ok.

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  6. matthew

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Food !!! Nice People , A Family Operation

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  7. tracey VIP

    New Jersey23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Jumbo crab is not jumbo. I had 4 tiny pieces of crab. I took a pic if I can upload it. I paid 30 some dollars for pasta. It was dry which did not help. So loud on the second floor, I will not be back until the season is over. I asked to be outside, was sat inside, while there was a table for two empty outside. When I told my waitress she offered to sit us outside. By that time I was so annoyed I wanted to leave. Got home and the cheap to go containers opened and spilled both our meals out into the paper bag. Big waste of over 100.00 dollars.

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  8. Jerry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautifully appointed, service was outstanding, our appetizers, main (fish) courses, and desserts were expertly prepared and plated. We had a thoroughly wonderful time from the moment we sat down until we paid the check and departed. Thank you for such a lovely evening. We can’t believe we hadn’t dined here previously, but we’ll most definitely be back soon.

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  9. Mary

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious as always. Our waiter was average/somewhat inattentive. We had to ask for an ice bucket for our wine after 20 minutes (we assumed he’d bring it after opening the bottles) and needed to ask for refills of water. We will be back for the delicious food!!

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  10. Susan

    Philadelphia County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Matt was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. The bronzino is always amazing, and the caprese salad was delicious! Looking forward to going again!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Buona Vita

801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

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