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Buona Forchetta San Clemente, San Clemente, CA
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Buona Forchetta San Clemente

4.8 (340)
$30 and under
Italian
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes that have been handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego, with our sixth in San Clemente (plus a recent seventh in Newport Beach). Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with the perfectly soft-yet-crispy crusts—continue to garner awards including San Diego Magazine Best Pizza 2023 Critic’s Choice, Gambero Rosso Best Pizzeria, Gayot Best Italian Restaurant San Diego, OpenTable Diner’s Choice and more. Our handmade pasta dishes bursting with rich flavors, fresh seafood specialities and decadent desserts will all leave you craving more. All Buona Forchetta locations also offer gluten-free Italian options and rotating specials.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-2842
  • Website
    http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
  • Neighborhood
    San Clemente
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 340 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta San Clemente offers an "authentic Italian experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "incredible welcome" and "friendly staff," while the "gluten-free options taste great." The atmosphere is lively, and the "pizza and pasta dishes are delicious." A popular choice in Orange County!

340 Reviews

  1. Pam VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and delicious food! Would go again!

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  2. Laura VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server and the runners/ bussers were attentive and friendly. Service was on point. Food was very good. Would go back!

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  3. tasha

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing find with the best gluten free and dairy free pizza. The people there are so nice. We drive all the way from Corona to San Clemente to eat there.

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  4. Andrew

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian food in Southern California. You feel like you are on vacation in Europe when you are at this restaurant.

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  5. Judy VIP

    Chicago112 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience except very loud and hard to carry on a conversation.

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  6. Katie VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, the owners and staff are super friendly and accomodating! Their gluten free options taste great along with all their other dishes. I am so glad they opened this location! We will be back again soon!

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  7. Christine VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love EVERYTHING about this restaurant! The food, the incredible welcome, the outstanding service!! We come back again and again and bring our friends!! Thank you for an exceptional meal and white-glove service!!

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  8. Darrin VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicest owners, tastiest Italian food and nice vibes. One of our go to restaurants!

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  9. Angela VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great service and food, especially for the price!

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  10. Don

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    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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FAQs

Buona Forchetta San Clemente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-2842.

Buona Forchetta San Clemente is rated 4.8 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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7:00 PM
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1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    San Clemente
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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