Buona Forchetta
$$ • Italian, Bars, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Buona Forchetta
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Tasty food, the service was not especially attentive, but I would go back.
Was looking for Italian in the area and we were delighted to find many vegan items on the menu. Ravioli, salad, and pizza with a vegan pesto and vegan cheese on fantastic crust. A real treat.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-16
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-16
This was the best place ever, pizza was great,and also the pizza master Anatoli gave my daughter some pizza dough to play with he was the best chef. Great food highly recommend it!!
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
Buona Forchetta is a restaurant located in the heart of Newport Beach, with a beautiful white stone exterior and indoor and outdoor dining options. The restaurant offers a variety of wines and house-made drinks, as well as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The menu features house-made pasta, appetizers, baked items, salads, and desserts. Guests can enjoy open kitchen views and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for group outings, celebrations, date nights, or simply trying something new. The restaurant is known for its delicious pasta dishes, including the bucatini with guanciale and house sauce, and its Brussels sprouts appetizer. The Sergio pizza is also a standout, with its incredible crust and top-quality prosciutto. With its convenient location near the marina and beautiful decor, Buona Forchetta is a wonderful spot to visit and enjoy a meal.