Buona Forchetta San Clemente

Name: Buona Forchetta San Clemente
Address: 1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, United States, 92672
Telephone: (949) 503-2842
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

242 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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 opening this month in San Clemente, CA. 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.

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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 Wed–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/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighbourhood
San Clemente
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Italian

Review summary

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Buona Forchetta in San Clemente offers "delicious, authentic Italian food" and "impeccable service" that never disappoints. Guests rave about the "amazing" gluten-free options and "warm hospitality" from the Italian staff. With a cozy ambiance and a menu brimming with pasta, pizza, and appetizers, it's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

242 Reviews

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sally
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience and their gluten free options are amazing. Their gf focaccia is the best.
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linda
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service .definitely will be back
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molly
VIP
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience! Great food, awesome service!!
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Lisa
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing and they brought a special bday dessert for my pal!! Love their food!
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Ingrid
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and great ambience. Service was hovering and even before there was a wait, it was clear they wanted the tables turned over as quickly as possible and it was a rush.
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Sharzadm
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the San Clemente location, Simone was the best. From being attentive to the needs of everyone at the table to making sure we got the best wine (each of us with very different palette) to checking in with us and making suggestions and all with a smile on his face at all times. Very good food. Ambiance and setup reminded me of being in Italy at a local ristorante, nothing too fancy, just great food and great drinks and pleasant people. Will definitely be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looking for delicious gluten-free Italian food? This is the place! It's the best!
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Cory
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Buona Forchetta is our favorite Italian restaurant. All of their restaurants are amazing and San Clemente holds the same gold standards as the others. Thank you for coming to south OC.
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Laura
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Buona Forchetta several times and the service and food have always been excellent! I highly recommend trying it if you’ve never been..it won’t be your last
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Buona Forchetta is by far the best restaurant in all San Clemente area! Classic, perfectly cooked real Italian pasta, pizza and antipasti. The staff is warm , happy and very welcoming =) We eat there at least once a week, reservations recommended because good food + reasonable price + cute atmosphere = always full!
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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 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Forchetta San Clemente

1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

Neighbourhood
San Clemente
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Wed–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
Additional
Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
Phone number
(949) 503-2842

Buona Forchetta San Clemente

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What 242 people are saying

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