This is our first time here and we'll be back soon.
The food and service are excellent.
They serve gnocchi 3 ways. We opted for the creamy pesto sauce. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and the sauce was out of this world.
We also had the chicken parmesan. This is a dish I cook at home and it's a big hit with the family, but I have to say that Buona Italia's sauce was so good, I wish I could replicate it.
For dessert we had home-made cannoli and it was probably the best we've had.
Our server, Arturo, was super friendly and helpful. I wanted to pull up a chair and invite him to join us.
We were on a whale sighting trip to Pacifica and we headed over to this place for lunch it’s super close to the Pacifica municipal pier. The place is cozy like just 4 tables and a small kitchen. The menu is pretty impressive however what stood out was accommodating our request for a no meat or pescatarian dish. The staff was kind enough to understand that we don’t eat meat and whipped up some delicious pasta that was also a bit like a warm soup on cloudy and cold summer day and it turned out to be a completely satisfying meal. I think we will come back here on our next trip to Pacifica.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Катерина Савкова
Very tasty food, amazing service. Very friendly workers !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Ben Jones
Awesome spot for a nice yet casual dinner. You pay for the food and the hospitality as I believe you should with any quality restaurant. The pasta, wine and people are on-point. Perfect addition to Pacifica.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam
Wasn't too fond of the food, but the service was good. The carbonara was kinda flavorless and the spinach gnocchi were so overpriced for what you get. The red sauce with the gnocchi was very good though.
I'm a bit frustrated right now as I feel the menu is misleading. I ordered the ravioli. The ravioli themselves were homemade and well filled. However, the menu said it came with a sage butter sauce but it was served with a tomato sauce which while flavorful, was not what I expected. It was kind of pricey and disappointing. My husband had the lasagna and it was very tasty. The staff were friendly. Maybe I just need to give them another chance?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Korie Boctor
The mozzarella panini is to die for. Crunchy, gooey cheese, fresh pesto and basil. Oh man.
Jenna Marshall Hodge
Absolutely phenomenal food! Passed through Pacifica for the night and stopped here based on the great reviews. Pastas, calamari, and cannolis were delicious! We arrived about 25 mins before closing and still had great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Gnocchi Sorrentina
Janice Rodriguez
This was such a good little spot to eat at! We were traveling through and saw some good reviews. We had pear salad, chicken parm, and lasagna all were delicious. The service was fast and kind and everything was very clean. My husband used the restroom and said it was the cleanest public restroom he’d ever been in. All of that made for a great stop for us, will come in again if we are in town.
First time and I will be back! My friend and I split an arugula salad with fresh pears, walnuts and, I think, gorgonzola. It was delicious! Plus pasta Alfredo with shrimp ?. Sooo good! The food was fresh and service friendly. It's a small restaurant but warm and inviting. Saw a few other dishes served and it all looked ?. Will definitely go back.
Really disappointed with the ravioli, watery sauce taste, flavorless, almost not filled with anything, this dish is better at any buffet,
I'm reading the reviews, will definitely try again, but I'm pushing myself not to leave one star, definitely disappointed to say at least.
Food: 2
Why the hell is there no pasta with my chicken parm? I've never had it otherwise. Won't come back for this. Was still hungry after.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Wonderful little gem! Absolutely delicious food! Warm, friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pear Salad, Bruschetta, Spinach Ravioli
This is our first time here and we'll be back soon.
The food and service are excellent.
They serve gnocchi 3 ways. We opted for the creamy pesto sauce. The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and the sauce was out of this world.
We also had the chicken parmesan. This is a dish I cook at home and it's a big hit with the family, but I have to say that Buona Italia's sauce was so good, I wish I could replicate it.
For dessert we had home-made cannoli and it was probably the best we've had.
Our server, Arturo, was super friendly and helpful. I wanted to pull up a chair and invite him to join us.
Vegetarian options: Salads, gnocchi, and pastas
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pear Salad, Cannoli, Chicken Parmigiana
Incredible Italian food!! Truly delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguini and Clams, Eggplant Parmigiana, Pear Salad, Bruschetta, Spaghetti Carbonara, Spinach Ravioli
We were on a whale sighting trip to Pacifica and we headed over to this place for lunch it’s super close to the Pacifica municipal pier.
The place is cozy like just 4 tables and a small kitchen.
The menu is pretty impressive however what stood out was accommodating our request for a no meat or pescatarian dish. The staff was kind enough to understand that we don’t eat meat and whipped up some delicious pasta that was also a bit like a warm soup on cloudy and cold summer day and it turned out to be a completely satisfying meal.
I think we will come back here on our next trip to Pacifica.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty food, amazing service. Very friendly workers !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana
Awesome spot for a nice yet casual dinner. You pay for the food and the hospitality as I believe you should with any quality restaurant. The pasta, wine and people are on-point. Perfect addition to Pacifica.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wasn't too fond of the food, but the service was good. The carbonara was kinda flavorless and the spinach gnocchi were so overpriced for what you get. The red sauce with the gnocchi was very good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Carbonara
Such a god tier restaurant. Must try 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I'm a bit frustrated right now as I feel the menu is misleading. I ordered the ravioli. The ravioli themselves were homemade and well filled. However, the menu said it came with a sage butter sauce but it was served with a tomato sauce which while flavorful, was not what I expected. It was kind of pricey and disappointing. My husband had the lasagna and it was very tasty. The staff were friendly. Maybe I just need to give them another chance?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The mozzarella panini is to die for. Crunchy, gooey cheese, fresh pesto and basil. Oh man.
Absolutely phenomenal food! Passed through Pacifica for the night and stopped here based on the great reviews. Pastas, calamari, and cannolis were delicious! We arrived about 25 mins before closing and still had great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Gnocchi Sorrentina
This was such a good little spot to eat at! We were traveling through and saw some good reviews. We had pear salad, chicken parm, and lasagna all were delicious. The service was fast and kind and everything was very clean. My husband used the restroom and said it was the cleanest public restroom he’d ever been in. All of that made for a great stop for us, will come in again if we are in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pear Salad, Chicken Parmigiana
First time and I will be back! My friend and I split an arugula salad with fresh pears, walnuts and, I think, gorgonzola. It was delicious! Plus pasta Alfredo with shrimp ?. Sooo good! The food was fresh and service friendly. It's a small restaurant but warm and inviting. Saw a few other dishes served and it all looked ?. Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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