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Buona Sera, Champlin, MN

Buona Sera

4.7
4.7
2314 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (763) 421-1814
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Neighbourhood
    Champlin
  • Cross Street
    Douglas Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera delivers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing service," "fantastic food," and a cozy, romantic atmosphere. Customers rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine," highlighting standout dishes like ribeye, lobster ravioli, and chicken parmesan. Despite occasional noise and pricing concerns, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensure a memorable visit.

2,314 Reviews
  1. Patty

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is so so good. Made fresh and processed still remain a good value. Live their house Chianti

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  2. Erik

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful several times can’t beat this place. The food is excellent. The staff is friendly and fast and the prices are fair.

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  3. Richard

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my wife have been coming to this place for 15 years, food and service are amazing, and would recoomed to everyone

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  4. Mark

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding. The waitress was Johnny on the spot. Owner even stopped by the table to make sure we were happy. Dined here several times now and never had a bad experience or bad food.

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  5. SHERRI

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing and the service was impeccable. Perfect for a special occasion.

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  6. Jessica

    Naples

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful valentines dinner at Buona Sera! We were greeted right away, and sat right away for our reservation. The owner said hello to us and we were offered a wonderful wine to go with our meal. The ambiance was cozy and the service and food were excellent!! We will be back!!

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  7. Gretchen

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We could not have asked for a more wonderful early Valentine’s dinner at Buona Sera! The Italian Egg rolls (Appetizer special) was scrumptious!! Our entrees were magnificent- even better than I had imagine they would be! Everyone who worked there was friendly and attentive to our every need. I highly recommend Buona Sera!

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  8. Jennifer

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to Buona Sera every year for our anniversary and always request the same table (and get it). The food is always delicious and we enjoy it when the owner walks around and chats with guests. My husband ordered the surf & turf and I always get the lobster ravioli (my fave!) This place is a hidden gem!

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  9. Pete

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner with great service. The ribeye was outstanding and so was the lobster ravioli, which my wife ordered. It was a great anniversary dinner.

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  10. rod

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Room was a little cold, Service was good

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FAQs

Buona Sera is rated 4.7 stars by 2314 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Buona Sera

11949 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Douglas Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Champlin
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raffaele Virgillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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