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    Buona

    3.6 (157 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BUONA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Combo with cheese i
    Bobby C.

    The sausage is way better than the Italian beef although we didn't get it "dipped" and I'm not a connoisseur. I was a little disappointed as the night before I had taken my out of town and out of country family to Pequod's Chicago Pizza instead of something stupid like Pizzeria Uno. I tried to one up myself, but ran out of time and locations and ended up what seems to be a fast food chain - That butchers what Chicagoan's would think of "real" Italian beef and sausage. However, the sausage was decent even if the beef lacked flavor flavoring, we all thought. Reasonably enough priced for Chicago in this area.

    Italian beef "baptized"
    Nicole C.

    This place feels very "fast food". Especially since you order on a kiosk thing. We had to remind the guy to give us the beer we ordered. Then the italian beef was bland. The onion rings were tasty though. But for italian beef, go literally anywhere else.

    Buona Beef (Large)
    Naiima D.

    This location is good but they don't listen if you order through Door Dash. This is the second time this has happened ordering from this location! If I ask for it to be baptized, please baptize it! My beef was soaked at all! It was very much lightly dipped.

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Bryan N.

    It was just OK. A little dry and the bread didn't seem fresh on the Italian beef sandwich. I came to Chicago thinking it would be top notch and my local Portillo's in Minneapolis has better Italian Beef. Service was fast and friendly and prices were reasonable. Just ok/good but not great.

    Dining area 2 of 2
    J P.

    This is a convenient and close place to get to during rainy weather from the Wade hotel. Interior is clean and modern with self order kiosks and staff readily nearby in case you need help. Food came out quickly. I ordered on first visit an Italian beef sandwich dipped Chicago way with a house garden salad on side with balsamic vinaigrette, all to to. I dined in and ordered one minestrone soup on second visit ($6 total). I enjoyed what I ordered and was grateful for the option for quick, satisfying hot food nearby.

    Terrible

    I purchased their Italian beef bucket from jewels and it tasted like crap . The meat was all shredded and greasy. Totally not worth the $25 I paid. Wish could return this crap or throw it in the CEO of the company face to see if they'll eat this horrible product.

    Regular Dipped Buona Beef w/sweet peppers and mozzarella
    Ryan C.

    We were looking for a spot to grab a quick and easy dinner, specifically an Italian Beef and saw that a Buona location was in walking distance of the hotel so we made our way out. Took us about 5 minutes and it wasn't too busy for a Sunday night around 8. We tried ordering on the self checkout screens when you walk in next to a couple of guys but we all had issues so after 10 minutes we had to order with the person packing up the food. We ordered the Beef Bites, and two Regular Italian Beefs, dipped, with sweet peppers and mozzarella cheese. Found an empty pretty quickly and the food came out very fast. The beef bites were basically arancini filled with beef, gravy, cheese, and peppers with marinara and it was hot and crispy. A really great, heavy snack. The sandwiches got devoured. They were seasoned really well, nice and peppery and had a good amount of meat. The regular didn't feel too big but maybe just cause I crushed mine very quickly and I was hungry. Overall a great quick service to pick up some food in Streeterville. They just need to fix those kiosks to speed things up.

    Big Joey's Beef
    Yupeng L.

    Buona's is a family-owned Italian beef restaurant that has been passed down for generations. I've been to the streeterville location several times and they have always blown me away with their food. The Italian beef classics are well seasoned and super juicy. You really can't ask for much more. As a bonus, the portions are generally pretty large and the food is good value for what you pay. Service has always been pretty quick. If you've never been before I recommend the Big Joey's, extra beef, baptized with gravy.

    Buona Beef (Large)

    Visiting from Boston and staying nearby, I HAD to try a Chicago Italian Beef. I went to Buona on Easter as the family shopped and it was incredible!!! I asked for it Extra Juicy with Sweet and Hot Peppers. It came out quick, hot and was not soggy at all. So much flavor!!! I read a lot about other Italian Beef places but do NOT sleep on Buonas, awesome!

    Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich and Fries
    Eli R.

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I'm almost speechless after this meal. I googled vegan Italian Beef in Chicago, and Buona Streeterville was the first thing to come up! Man! They absolutely nailed it!!!! I can't even describe how good this was!!!! The service was extremely fast and friendly! Fun quick dining atmosphere!

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    5 years ago

    Food was fantastic, however, drinks were overpriced and very week. $86 disappointing lunch.

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    8 years ago

    This place is great! Their dipped beef is delicious, and their shakes are amazing.

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    It across the street from my building. Food is OK. No hot sauce. Staff is unqualified and missed my reward points twice in 2 days.

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    7 years ago

    Consistently good food and service. Conveniently located. Delicious Italian beef. Free refills.

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