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    Buona

    3.5 (62 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    BUONA ATMOSPHERE

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

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    salad with way to much sliced black olives...

    got chicken honey mustard salad Thursday 9/5 they should called a Black Sliced Olives Salad I did ask for no tomatoes but I should have said no black olives. I like black olives but not a pile full(see picture) plus why can't places selling green salads cut up the lettuce in bite size pieces but no you get large chucks then you cut it and 1/2 the salad ends up on the table which did it get wiped with a clean towel or a dirty towel??? at the table we also had a beef sandwich, a hamburger, 2 fries, med beverage and a milk shake all for $56. The price of going out is getting crazy...

    Buona Beef with peppers
    Susan F.

    I love Buona! Buona has authentic Italian beef sandwiches, incredible fries, and great treats! From the moment that you walk in. To the minute that you walk out. Everyone is kind, helpful, and inviting. I've been here a few different times and everything is wonderful! From the quality of the food to the taste. It is perfect. They have lots of seating inside or outside. Or you can take it togo. Whatever, you decide to do, you'll enjoy it! I guarantee.

    Very clean dining room.
    Marie N.

    We have always been die-hard fans of Buona's competition (The "P" named restaurant) and so we never tried Buona. Big mistake. We had a coupon of some sorts to Buona and so we decided to try it. The restaurant was modern and clean. The staff was very friendly. Most importantly, the food was delicious! I got their chopped salad and my husband had the ravioli. We liked the food so much that we returned the following week.

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    Elizabeth A.

    I went through the drive thru, ordered a chicken chopped salad, got home, opened salad, no chicken. The gentleman at window was great. Told me I had 2 accounts, which I did not know. So, he said, when I came in again, we could fix it. I'll come again. I've always had a good experience here, and mistakes are sometimes made.

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    Ken D.

    There was so much hoopla going on in the media about their new plant based imitation Italian Beef Sandwich the wife and I just had to try it. Much to my surprise it was very good. Both the meat and gravy are plant based. Both tasted authentic. The only give away really is the texture. It was softer and easier to chew than beef. They have a good product here! This location is relatively new and it is laid out very nicely and the service is good as well. Good place to eat!

    Way To Go Katelyn
    Randy C.

    The sad fact is that a customer does not always have a great experience at some businesses. However, what the staff does to correct the problem is what makes a business a good business in my opinion. My visit to Buona in Glen Ellyn did not start that great but one of the managers Katelyn stepped in and made my experience beyond satisfying (I hope I am getting her name correct). I left feeling like I was taken care of and was 110% satisfied even though there was initially an issue. Great job Katelyn and Buona for knowing how to run a business and for understanding what good customer service is. Also in my opinion Buona has raised its game over the last few years exceeding most of its competition in food quality and customer service, Especially over Portillo's. Keep it up Katyelyn and Buona.

    Pepperoni Hand rolled pizza
    Suzanne B.

    Buona beef is a staple in our ordering out rotation. Super delicious beef sandwiches, salads and PIZZA! There's more than that on the menu but those are my top 3. I feel like this place is similar to portillos, definitely with the taste and quality of beef. What buona doesn't do as well as portillos is burgers, hotdogs or fries. But let's go back to the pizza. If you order it on Thursdays, it's discounted! These are 9 inch pizzas with ample amounts of topping and a super fantastic crust. Definitely try it if you haven't! They have dine in, drive thru, and delivery options. And if the order isn't quite right, let them know. They have great customer service! We will continue to support our Buona beef!!

    the original italian restaurant
    Pat S.

    So I'm from Chicago in visiting from California and this is definitely a chain that creates consistently great Italian beefs! Order it hot and juicy or even 'baptized' for a double dip Making their perfectly amazing French bread melt in your mouth. They amply pack the Giardiniera, pronounced "jar-din-air-ah" (a combo of small pickled vegetables and olives in a very spicy oil) that will explode in flavor in your mouth. Or, for those wanting mild, I'm sure they can add bell peppers which is the gentle way for those that aren't spiceholics. You may or may not know that there are four major components to a solid Chicago Italian beef sandwich: the beef, au jus, Giardiniera and French bread and just saying, Buona checks off all boxes.

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    Love their food! Beef is excellent. Chicken Cesar salad is great . Pasta excellent as well.

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    They screwed up delivery and then accused me of ordering from wrong site. I placed the deer from their website so wtf

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