Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

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

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   Humberto

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stylish and comfortable restaurant. Easy parking with lot below and covered. Friendly and attentive service. The calamari and meatball appetizers were delicious. Pizza and pastas were good portions and excellent. Food quality to the price is a great deal. Desserts were decadent and capped off a great meal. The family had a wonderful evening, and we will be back.
   

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   Curt

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A little taste of Italy right here in Newport Beach
   

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   Liz

   Oklahoma City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent, service was fabulous. The ambiance inside was perfect for being so close to the beach. The fresh pasta was superb. 10/10 would highly recommend!
   

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   Claude VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic place, couldn’t be happier all around. Very focused on serving the customers and providing a great value. If you like Italian, this is the place to go….
   

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   Ckar VIP

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was better than a Michelin star restaurant, from host to the manager Omar! The portion and price was reasonable and wait time was perfect between appetizer and entrees. Would definitely come back .
   

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   jim VIP

   Los Angeles80 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our third time at Buona Forchetta and it just gets better every time! Definitely try their specials! The gnocchi special was incredible and their pizza dough is the perfect balance of salt and chewiness! All the staff are so friendly and attentive! A fun atmosphere with lots of energy! This is becoming our family favorite! 🇮🇹
   

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   Kiffie VIP

   Phoenix53 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   First time at this location, have dined San Diego-balboa multiple times. Service needs to work the kinks out-we sat without water multiple times; server missed a salad drop after multiple reminders (never delivered). Food quality and taste were very good (the artichoke heart appetizer is delicious, and focaccia is always good). Noise level on enclosed patio was loud, especially as the night progressed. It’s definitely a popular location so expect some noise. Will be back and hopefully the kinks are worked out by then.
   

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   Joti VIP

   Atlanta5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing birthday dinner for a girlfriends birthday. Amazing service, food and ambiance
   

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   David VIP

   Orange County24 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   We had to send back the soggy calamari and we sat at a table about the size of a TV tray. The pizza was tasty but the house wine was $20.00 a glass. The public parking lot was closed by 5:45?? Luckily we found the last parking spot on the street that was also paid parking.
   

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    Lisa

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Food is the best. Unfortunately, the hostess was less than friendly upon arrival. Ignored for more than 10 minutes by server..had to ask non waiter to place a drink order. Patio is extremely loud.
    

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