Buona Tavola - San Luis Obispo

Name: Buona Tavola - San Luis Obispo
Address: 1037 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93401
Telephone: (805) 545-8000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

306 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

1037 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

About this restaurant

Buona Tavola in San Luis Obispo, California is an Italian restaurant that specializes in serving Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in a fine dining atmosphere and is family friendly. Buona Tavola in San Luis Obispo serves lunch five days a week and dinner seven days a week and offers a separate gluten-free menu. Lunch at the restaurant features salads, soups and entrées, including chicken fettuccine, stuffed ravioli and pumpkin stuffed tortellini. Dinner at Buona Tavola in San Luis Obispo features a variety of appetizers, salads, soups and entrées. Entrée selections include spaghetti, gnocchi and grilled flat iron steak.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Hours of operation
Lunch: Friday - Wednesday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Thursday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(805) 545-8000
Website
http://www.btslo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Antonio Varia
Catering
Buona Tavola offers full service catering featuring Antonio Varia's Northern Italian cuisine for any event on the Central Coast. Years of experience on the Princess Cruise Lines have prepared Antonio to cater any event from 25 to 1000 people.
Private party facilities
Our beautiful heated and covered garden courtyard can accommodate up to 100 guests, with a separate area for parties of 40 or less.

Location
1037 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Cross street
Santa Rosa St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e basilico$6.75
Grilled garlic bread, roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta ai funghi trifolate$8.50
Grilled garlic bread, sautéed local and imported mushrooms
Polpettine di anatra e tacchino$10.50
Duck and turkey dumplings, onion confit marmelade
Affetati misti$14.25
Piemontese salami, artisanal imported cheeses, bagnetto and 'nduja spread
Pizza Margherita$14.25
Home made tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, finished with julienne organic basil.
Pizza Del Giorno$14.25
Special pizza of the day. Please inquire with your server.
Panino Del Giorno
Special panino of the day. Please inquire with your server.

Insalate

Insalata di Parma$10.50
Arugula, red apples, walnuts, roma tomatoes, balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese on imported prosciutto
Insalata di gamberi e capesante$14.50
Warm salad of sea scallops, shrimp, arugula, roma tomatoes and lemon mustard dressing
Lattughette novelle di stagione$6.00
Mixed baby lettuce, roma tomatoes, and fennel tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Insalata bella Cesare$10.75
Romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing
Insalata alla Tosca$12.25
Grilled chicken breast, baby spinach, eggplant, green and yellow zucchini, sun dried tomatoes and rosemary mustard dressing
Insalata Salmonata$15.25
Fresh organic arugula and baby spinach with pan seared salmon, diced roma tomatoes, capers, and toasted pinenuts, with a lemon caesar dressing topped with crispy shallots.
Insalata Fantasia$14.50
Fresh organic arugula, with sections of orange and grapefruit, oven roasted beets, julienne red onions, toasted pine nuts, diced roma tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled goat cheese.

Zuppe

Minestrone Di Verdure$6.75
Medley of vegetables, tuscan beans, chicken broth and tomato sauce
Zuppa del giorno$7.75
Soup of the day

Primi Piatti

Penne all'arrabbiata$8.00
Short tube pasta, garlic, Italian parsley and lightly spicy tomato sauce
Spaghettini aglio olio e peperoncino$10.00
Spaghettini pasta, garlic, red chile flakes, Italian parsley and extra virgin olive oil
Tortelloni di zucca alla salvia e mascarpone$12.50
Home made tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage mascarpone sauce and topped with crushed walnuts
Orecchiette con rapine e salciccia$12.00
Hat shaped pasta with home made chicken sausages, rapine, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and tomato basil sauce
Capellini al filetto di pomodoro e basilico$9.75
Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi di zucca al pesto$10.00
Home made potato and pumpkin dumplings with light creamy pesto sauce
Tortelloni bufalina$13.00
Home made tortelloni stuffed with mozzarella in a light tomato basil sauce
Fettuccine al sugo di carni miste$13.00
Fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, and beef in an herbed meat sauce
Agnolotti di scampi arrabbiati$11.50
Home made half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and prosciutto in lightly spicy tomato sauce
Pappardelle alla San Pietro$14.00
Wide ribbon pasta with shrimp, braised sweet onions, imported prosciutto and light creamy tomato sauce
Risotto ai porcini e erbe silvane$13.00
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, organic herbs, white wine and chicken broth
Linguine alla Vongole bianche$14.50
Linguine pasta with Manilla clams, garlic, and italian parsley, in a spicy white wine sauce

Secondi Piatti

Timballo Valdostano$13.00
Layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, mozzarella, and baked with tomato sauce
Petti di pollo Asiago$14.50
Oven roasted chicken breast and wing stuffed with Asiago cheese, wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma and pan seared in a white wine sauce
Petti di pollo alla griglia$13.75
Boneless chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled with rosemary mustard sauce
Tagliata di bue salutare$17.00
10 oz flat-iron steak grilled on fresh arugula with shaved parmesan and balsamic reduction sauce
Bocconcini Portobello$17.00
Veal scaloppini with braised portobello mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine sauce
Pesci del giorno alla griglia
Fresh fish of the day
- Market Price
Buona Tavola's Olivata$6.25
Take home a 9oz. jar of Olivata, made with olives, mustard seed, infused organic herbs, imported Italian extra virgin olive oil and a touch of aged balsamic vinegar

What 306 people are saying

Buona Tavola - San Luis Obispo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience

Noise • Moderate

306 Reviews

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Bethie
Central Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wait staff was great and the food beyond my expectations. I've eaten here before for special occasions and never been disappointed. This time they out did themselves. Clearly I will be returning
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Thom VIP
San Diego166 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 28, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Italian food is not usually our first choice, but this restaurant was a cut above the normal. Food was well prepared and the menu offered interesting interpretations of standard fare. We were very pleased.
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sloednaguy
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner, some of the best service in the entire county. It's a little pricey, but worth it if you're looking for something special. We spent $70 on a an appetizer, dinner, and dessert for two and were absolutely stuffed afterward. Incredible place. Our server, Tim, was awesome. One note is that the back patio gets pretty cold at night.
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Jenn
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing service, amazing food! First time in SLO with my boyfriend and we definitely don't regret going here.
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FavoriteFoodie
Central Coast19 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my husband's birthday and were extremely happy with the food and our waiters. They were very entertaining, keeping us laughing and providing exceptional service. All of us were glad to experience this gem of a restaurant. Oh, and the dessert was to die for. The birthday boy got a complementary molton lava chocolate cake with raspberry sauce ( not called that, but forgot the name). A cake by any other name is just as good. Gotta try this and we will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the outdoor patio. The Service was great and the food fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon
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Jeep547
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 16, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It would be hard to ask for more from a restaurant. The service was excellent and friendly and the food was terrific. The polenta secondi was incredible and trout main the best I have experienced in recent memory. Considering the service and the quality of the food, the pricing is acceptable.
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MikeK
Los Angeles33 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
my wife thought it was the best Italian food she has had outside of Italy.
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Stef
Los Angeles56 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Driving south on 101 searching for good spots for a late lunch in SLO. Went to Buona Tavola based on reviews. I had the parpadelle and my wife had linguine vongole. Both were spectacular!! Linguine was very generous with the clams, which along with the sauce, made this dish one of the best we've ever had. Will definitely seek this place out next time we are anywhere in the area.
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chatty
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never been disappointed when we dine here. SLO is one of our favorite places to visit and we always dine here. From the appetizers to dessert we enjoyed everything. Service was great.
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Buona Tavola - San Luis Obispo is rated 4.3 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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1037 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

Cross street
Santa Rosa St.
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Lunch: Friday - Wednesday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Thursday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Antonio Varia
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.btslo.com/
Phone number
(805) 545-8000
Catering
Buona Tavola offers full service catering featuring Antonio Varia's Northern Italian cuisine for any event on the Central Coast. Years of experience on the Princess Cruise Lines have prepared Antonio to cater any event from 25 to 1000 people.
Private party facilities
Our beautiful heated and covered garden courtyard can accommodate up to 100 guests, with a separate area for parties of 40 or less.

Buona Tavola - San Luis Obispo

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Antipasti e Panini

Bruschetta al pomodoro fresco e basilico$6.75

Bruschetta ai funghi trifolate$8.50

Polpettine di anatra e tacchino$10.50

Affetati misti$14.25

Pizza Margherita$14.25

Pizza Del Giorno$14.25

Panino Del Giorno

Insalate

Insalata di Parma$10.50

Insalata di gamberi e capesante$14.50

Lattughette novelle di stagione$6.00

Insalata bella Cesare$10.75

Insalata alla Tosca$12.25

Insalata Salmonata$15.25

Insalata Fantasia$14.50

Zuppe

Minestrone Di Verdure$6.75

Zuppa del giorno$7.75

Primi Piatti

Penne all'arrabbiata$8.00

Spaghettini aglio olio e peperoncino$10.00

Tortelloni di zucca alla salvia e mascarpone$12.50

Orecchiette con rapine e salciccia$12.00

Capellini al filetto di pomodoro e basilico$9.75

Gnocchi di zucca al pesto$10.00

Tortelloni bufalina$13.00

Fettuccine al sugo di carni miste$13.00

Agnolotti di scampi arrabbiati$11.50

Pappardelle alla San Pietro$14.00

Risotto ai porcini e erbe silvane$13.00

Linguine alla Vongole bianche$14.50

Secondi Piatti

Timballo Valdostano$13.00

Petti di pollo Asiago$14.50

Petti di pollo alla griglia$13.75

Tagliata di bue salutare$17.00

Bocconcini Portobello$17.00

Pesci del giorno alla griglia

Buona Tavola's Olivata$6.25

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