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Buona Sera, Red Bank, NJ

Buona Sera

4.7
4.7
1708 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events.

Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-5858
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience for your next meeting or special occasion, let us host in one of our fabulous venues. Weddings, Mitzvah's / Sweet 16's, Christenings, Corporate Meetings, and More!
  • Neighbourhood
    Red Bank
  • Parking details
    $7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,708 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and great portions." Guests rave about the attentive and engaging staff, making it a "wonderful place for special occasions." The menu is diverse with standout dishes like the "5k's lobster special" and "delicious Italian cuisine." With its vibrant atmosphere and prime location near the Count Basie Theater, Buona Sera is a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

1,708 Reviews
  1. Linda

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Returning to Buona Sera after 15 yrs did not disappoint. The wait staff were attentive, the value reasonable especially since the serving sizes are very large. It was very crowded for a Sunday afternoon so the noise level was somewhat loud. Our food was served in a reasonable amount of time. Tasty and huge portions. My doggie bag looked like I had not eaten a morsel 😘.

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  2. Susan

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dining experience. Very attentive staff, great service, huge portions and very tasty. Definite do over.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful staff! I highly recommend!!

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  4. Debbie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant for an after-show dinner! The food, service and atmosphere are all incredibly amazing!! Took my 88 year old mom and sister here after a Johnny Mathis Christmas concert and the staff was so kind, helping my mom get from her wheelchair to a seat at the table. The food is authentic Italian like I remember from childhood. Pricing is very reasonable and the portions are large. And the Christmas music and decorations made it feel like the perfect Christmas celebration for our girls’ night out! Thank you to all at Buona Sera!

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  5. Natalie

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    i realize it's the holiday season, that is why I made this reservation almost Two months in advance. I requested the front dining room-facing the kitchen. My dining partners had enjoyed this room for the past couple of years and we were looking forward to it. We were seated in the large noisy rear dining room. Definitly not my choice--but again, its a busy time of year. Food was great, it always is, but I was disappointed that we were not seated as per my request. Again, I know a request is not a guarantee, but I was still dissappointed---the noise level was so loud, it was difficult to have any conversation. Summary---the food was fantastic, the noise level was not.

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  6. Kathleen

    New York City

    105 reviews

    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and our waiter was cheerful and efficient in spite of the restaurant being jam-packed. Buona Sera is our first choice when attending a performance in Red Bank.

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  7. Mary

    New Jersey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met a friend for lunch. We shared a bottle of wine, had soup and chicken parmigiana on a cold day. Our waiter was perfect and allowed us to enjoy a slow lunch.

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  8. Bernard

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the restaurant before going to a show at the Basie. Service very attentive - and not rushed. Oversized portions with very good quality of food - so much so that we had to bring home a portion of our appetizer, and two meals. Def would go again when there wasn't a show - might cut down on the noise lever - other than that - VERY GOOD ! No wonder they have survived Red bank for so long

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  9. Meghan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great, cocktails delicious, and food was fantastic. Christmas ambience was fun and festive.

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - a great dining experience - all the food is fresh and plentiful

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FAQs

Buona Sera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-5858.

Buona Sera is rated 4.7 stars by 1708 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buona Sera

50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Red Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 530-5858
  • Catering
    If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience for your next meeting or special occasion, let us host in one of our fabulous venues. Weddings, Mitzvah's / Sweet 16's, Christenings, Corporate Meetings, and More!
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