Buona Terra

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

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   tammy VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We always enjoy Buona Terra. The food is consistently delicious. The service is always friendly and efficient. The noise level ramps up and then back down so it’s moderate overall, but moments of high energy do happen. It’s absolutely worth it to eat at this restaurant we have enjoyed for many years.
   

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   Cathie

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The food, service, and experience are consistently amazing!
   

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   Joyce VIP

   Chicago8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

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

   We hadn’t been to Buona Terra since they moved to Irving Park Road. We arrived at 7pm our reservation time. The person who checked us in just dismissed us. He just nodded and turned around. He had no list in his hand to check reservations. The place was crowded and loud. We waited 30 minutes before we got seated. He sat a walk in before us and his friends that just walked in. I wanted to leave. No one approached our table for 8 minutes. No water on table. Finally a waiter came and took drink and food order. Didn’t love our dinner. They took off the chicken entree that I loved. I got a pasta and so did my husband. I thought the portions were small. The noise level was horrible. It’s a narrow restaurant with one window in front. We couldn’t hear each other talk. I would definitely not return or recommend especially how we were treated. Definitely loved the old space and the atmosphere better
   

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   Laura

   Chicago9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   We made a reservation and when our friends weren’t there yet, we couldn’t be seated. They asked us to have a seat at the bar. I let that go for 10 min and our friends were trying to find parking. I pulled the waiter aside and explained my husband is in recovery and could we please be seated as sitting at the bar is difficult. They said no, it is a “thing” they cannot seat people until the entire party is there. I explained that we only use places that take reservations for this exact reason and it would be kind of they could accommodate us. The answer absolutely NO and was it was their “thing”. It’s super noisy and couldn’t hear each other as the restaurant became full. The food was very good. But, we won’t be back. Customer service is everything and too many good restaurants in Chicago to spend our money at.
   

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   rochelle

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Delicious food, generous portions, very friendly service. Casual dining, great ambience
   

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   James VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Exceptional food no matter what you order off the menu. Staff was attentive to our needs. One of the very best in Chicago!
   

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   craig VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   Always great food and excellent service! A mainstay in my rotation.
   

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   Holly VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   We not only love the food and ambience but we also enjoy seeing so many neighbors there too.
   

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   Kim

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

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

   Small but comfortable place. Conversation friendly. Helpful and attentive waiter. Food was excellent. No children's menu but our younger member was able to order a dish of noodles to his liking. Husband stated he wanted to return, the food was so good.
   

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    Savannah VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

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

    Always incredible, one of my absolute favorite places to dine in Chicago. The owner Eileen is just amazing, the whole staff is great. Never had bad service, food has always been good, atmosphere is so welcoming and warm. Rigatoni, calamari, and the H&C salad are my favs!!!
    

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