Buona Forchetta San Clemente

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

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   Don

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Some of the best Italian Food in Orange County. All the pasta is homemade. Pizza just like Italy. Wait staff are mostly Italian and love what they do. We are regulars here.
   

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   Brian

   Oaxaca1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This restaurant is an absolute hat trick every time I come, they score on all fronts: food, service, and atmosphere. The specials are like that unexpected goal in overtime bold, exciting, and perfectly executed. The service? Total team effort gracious, on point, and always playing to win. But the real MVP? The meatballs. I’m not kidding, they bring tears to my eyes. They taste just like my grandmother’s slow-cooked, soulful, and packed with nostalgia. It’s like watching a beautiful game unfold on your plate. If you’re looking for a dining experience that hits the back of the net every time, this is it.
   

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   jonathan

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   a great menu with great service. It's busy and loud...with Campari pictures everywhere but wine and beer only... so take heed. Aside from that. Pizza for the table was a home run.... a classic marg-Za, Ciopino plates were licked clean and carbonara was made traditionally with actual cheek meat, not pancetta.... much appreciated. We had 2 birthdays in the group, they dropped 3 deserts with a smile and we left happy and full. Will be back for sure.
   

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   Terry VIP

   Orange County69 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We loved our waiter, really informative but let us have our cocktail, made great suggestions for dinner and was attentive without being intrusive. We’ll definitely go back but probably sit outside. It was cold and drizzly so not a choice tonight but inside is extremely noisy so difficult to have a conversation. Pizza Juna and Padilla with the spicy tomato and cream sauce and added sausage (waiter’s suggestion) was delicious
   

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   Michael

   Orange County14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Our first visit and not our last…it was outstanding!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The entire experience was exceptional. This is what all restaurants should be like
   

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   Carlos

   Orange County5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

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

   Thank you simone e Antonella Great service and excellent food
   

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   Lori VIP

   Orange County35 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   Love bringing friends here to enjoy the bistro atmosphere and great food. Can get a bit noisy to hear everyone’s conversation. Patio will be charming when the evening weather warms up.
   

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   Christy

   Orange County7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   Excellent, authentic Italian food. The service was amazing. Great atmosphere. We ate outside on the patio with our small dog. Definitely will eat here again!
   

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    Marloes

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

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

    We got a late reservation (around 8 pm) the food and service were great! The only thing is they starting cleaning up the restaurant while we were still eating. Like the trash was taking out while we were stuffing our faces, so didn’t care for that at all
    

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