Buona Forchetta

3 Reviews on “Buona Forchetta”

• Sandeep Raghav

  IndulgenceVery rare place that combines authentic Italian cuisine, great service and nice people. Be prepared to wait for a table, evenings especially. However – it’s worth it.

  November 30, 2020, 4:59 pm

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• Mike Puckett

  Buona Forchetta is located in one of my favorite neighborhoods in San Diego, South Park. As you pull up on Beech Street, you cant miss this authentic Italian eatery just stick your head out the window and you will smell the wood-fired oven. Heavenly.This neighborhood favorite is very community driven and philanthropic. In fact, I am here for the first time as a part of a separate event one in which the restaurant is providing a portion of all proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Buona Forchetta not only serves up wonderful Italian cuisine, but they also are ready to lend our city a helping hand in times of need. Such a beautiful thing, thank you!To start things off, we decided to share a few different appetizers. After reading many recommendations, it was a no-brainer. We ordered the Pizza in a Jar, Polpettine and the Sottoterra. All great choices, by the way, and I highly recommend.The Pizza in a Jar is exactly what it sounds like. Its made with fried dough, Burrata (grape tomatoes and spinach), San Marzano tomatoes and basil. I literally couldnt keep my spoon out of this awesome jar of goodness. Ive never tasted anything like it! Every flavor you savor while eating a traditional slice is strategically placed in a Mason jar. The dough balls are amazing and each bite is filled with cheese. What great way to start the evening!I like to enjoy a salad at every meal, so I ordered the Sottoterra a tasty medley of carrots, fennel, parsnips, onion and goat cheese piled on a bed of fresh mixed greens. You can tell how fresh a restaurant is from its salads. Buona Forchetta is as fresh as it gets! If you are looking for a tasty salad, then look no further.What Italian dinner is complete without house-made meatballs? The answer is none! So, I had a smile from ear to ear as I watched our lovely server arrive with three huge Beef & Pork Meatballs smothered with tomato sauce along with Parmesan. Love at first bite! The beef and pork mixture has just the right consistency and robust flavor. And the tomato sauce is something else! It brings another layer of richness to this starter making it another must-try when dining here at Buona Forchetta.We enjoyed all three of these starters with a Velvet Devil Merlot the perfect compliment. This complex Merlot has hints of tobacco and cherry with a blend of herbs and spices. Divine.Now, for the main course. We ordered the Regina Margherita Pizza, the Marcello Pizza and the Veal Chop. Since Chef Marcello is a world champion pizza-maker, you have to order at least one pizza for the table!Regina Margherita Pizza here at Buona Forchetta is an outstanding creation! This masterpiece is built with tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, basil and Parmesan. This pizza is not overly complicated, but each flavor adds its two cents to make it complete. The crust is not to be reckoned with Sofia has fired us up the perfect slice!The next pizza we sampled just happens to be the house special and winner of the 2010 Gourmet World Pizza Championship. I like a champion and I loved this unique creation named after Chef Marcello. I was told that this secret recipe cannot get out, so let me just say its stacked high with fresh vegetables and cheeses on that wood-fired oven crust I cant get enough of, along with just the right amount of herbs and spices. There is a reason this is a world champion. Take a look at the photography and let me know what you think!Everything I have put in my mouth here at Buona Forchetta has been fantastic. The large-and-in-charge Veal Chop definitely held its own amongst the array of pizzas we enjoyed. The Milanese style (breaded and then fried) reminded me of one of my favorite meals in Texas Chicken Fried Steak only better. This healthy portion of veal just melts in your mouth. The lightly-breaded crust has so much flavor and blends just perfectly with the veal. A nice touch is the salad that comes with it. The balsamic drizzle and lemon wedges just add another flavor profile to this entree. This is my first taste of this dish and I can guarantee it wont be the last!Now for dessert I love this part of the experience! The Tiramisu is always a must when eating Italian and the Tiramisu here at Buona Forchetta is absolutely breathtaking! This coffee-flavored gem is layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese. You have to try this dessert. Ahhmazing.Grazie! Everything about Buona Forchetta shouts excellence from the mainly Italian staff to the authentic Italian cuisine. I have a new favorite Italian restaurant in town. If you have not experienced this wonderful eatery, then wait no longer. You can thank me later!

  July 25, 2017, 10:05 am

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• Vincent Mcbride

  Best pizza I ever had. I was born in Brooklyn .

  August 3, 2014, 10:23 am

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