I've been here twice now and I'm super impressed by the food and service. I wish I lived closer! You can tell it's a family business and they put a lot of effort into their food. I got the chicken parmigiana both times because I liked it so much when I had it the first time. They serve it with a side of veggies (green beans) and warm bread. I also got to try the Caprese Salad, the Branzino (fish) entree, the Lasagna Bolognese, and cannoli. So far, the food is consistently very good. I also had a cappuccino which was good too. The service is also great. Very friendly. That casual feel that's nice to experience after a long day. The atmosphere is very casual, almost like a small hole in the wall cafe. So no need to feel like you have to dress up or sit up straight. Just a nice place to get good Italian food. I noticed that they also serve breakfast. I look forward to trying it at some point. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Chicken Parmesan with green beans. - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

This is an amazing little Italian restaurant. There's not much indoor seating, so many take food to go. If you can eat in though, the staff is super friendly and the food is about the best Italian found anywhere. Highly recommended! read more

We found this place by accident 2 years ago, and we've been going ever since. Every dish we've had we've loved, but my go-to is always the Caprese salad. I freaking love it. The restaurant is small, and if you have to wait for a table it's well worth it. Service is always great, and Arturo (and family!) are just the best. Well worth the drive from the East Bay, and I recommend it to everyone I talk to! read more

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My husband and I were starving l, and we were in the Pacifica area, and happened to come across this hidden gem. In three words: Hella On Point. First off, the Calamari Fritti was hella crispy and paired well with their tasty home made marinara sauce and lemon wedges. We've been looking for a great calamari go-to-spot, and stumbled upon a new great restaurant. I got the Spaguetti Carbonara and my husband got the Grilled Chicken Panini. They have their own twist on Carbonara; I suggest trying it out yourself especially if you like pancetta. The Panini came with a nice side salad and was crisp and juicy. To top it off, they have Mexican Coca Cola (500ml), and if you don't know, they don't use high fructose corn syrup, they use actual sugar. So refreshing. Glad that they have that! Definitely wanna come back to try out the other items they offer. Customer service was also on point. Shout-out to the chef for bonus calamari. Ingredients are fresh, you can really tell. Much success to this new business in Pacifica! read more

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Wow, I was blown away by the food here. I ordered salmon piccata and it was outstanding. A generous piece of salmon, huge delicious capers and perfectly cooked fresh green beans. The prices are reasonable, the service was quick and friendly. Can't wait to go back and try some more dishes. Thinking of trying their fresh homemade cannoli next. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Salmon piccata $19 - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

We found this place by accident. It's a small cozy Italian restaurant. We came here for Sunday lunch. The person who took our order was friendly. Their menu doesn't have prices. I rather know the prices of their food in their menu. I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs and my wife ordered the pastrami panini. We dined in. Our food came out fresh and hot. Spaghetti was delicious. My wife and I loved it a lot. The panini was also delicious. The food was very tasty. Thank you for the wonderful meal. read more

Been eager to try the pastas with all the glowing reviews here but timing led my first visit to this place to have breakfast the day after Thanksgiving. Ordered: * Smoke salmon omelet * Veggie omelet * Cappuccinos Omelettes served with small green salad & buttered toast. I am not a fan of smoked salmon. That said, I tasted it and have to say it was great! The smoked flavor was not overwhelming, subtle so the salmon could shine. The veggie omelet was one of the best veggie omelets I've ever had. The accompanying green salad was fresh with a dressing that was light and perfect as a breakfast side. The cappuccino was not as strong as expected for an espresso but the excellent omelets made me forget that. Service: Counter and staff were kind and courteous. Food arrived quickly and hot. I would definitely go back for their breakfasts. And I cannot wait to go back to try the rest of the menu, especially the pastas. read more

We drove down to Maury point to take a nice walk and of course after our long walk in the cold, we were starving! I looked up outdoor restaurants in Pacifica, and many of them were taquerias, which is great, but we just had tacos last night. So happy to find this lovely Italian café! There's just a couple of seats outside, and a few seats indoors, but the food is exquisite! I had pasta carbonara with spicy bits of prosciutto, as well as a very light cream sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. My DH had one of the specials, homemade butternut squash gnocchi with butternut squash and sage, butter, wine sauce. OMG I will have to get that next time! Except as I went to bring our dishes in, I saw a family who were all eating the spaghetti and meatballs, and that looked amazing as well. Obviously, I can make spaghetti and meatballs at home, but this looked particularly tasty. I also love that when he asked if he wanted something to drink, I said do you have wine or beer? He said yes would you like red or white? I said OK one glass of red and one glass of white. No, what he meant was choose from one of these many bottles of red for a glass and choose from these other bottles of white for a glass. They had a range of wines - basic but lots of choices. You might pass this place by as it looks very nondescript and more like a coffee house. But the food is delicious, the people who run it are lovely, and it's a great value! Everything comes with bread and extra cheese and red pepper. I'll be back! read more

We ordered take out, and the food was very tasty. We had salad, eggplant parm, chicken parm, spinach ravioli, green beans, and lasagne. The chicken was my least favorite, it just didn't seem as fresh. I'm pretty selective/picky/high maintenance about meat- and it seemed a little off. The green beans are cooked to tender crisp perfection and you simply must order a side of those! The prices are so reasonable that we went ahead and ordered dessert as well. The cannoli were petite, delicious, and crisp enough to hold up well (meaning they won't go soggy on you). There was a hint of delectable lemon in the filling that made them the perfect closer to a very satisfying meal. My friend who recommended this restaurant said that she likes to dine in because the entire staff is incredibly friendly and she always leaves happy. I was also told that their crab ciopinno and other seafood entrees are delicious. I don't care for seafood, but it's still with worth mentioning. Grazie/Gracias to the chef for making dinner. read more

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Had brunch today at Buona Italia Caffe. Shared a Caesar salad, smoked salmon panini with fries, and linguine with clams. All were delicious and friendly service. We will be back to try other items on their menu. What a gem in Pacifica. read more

Best hidden gem I discovered this year. Newly opened, with fantastic, friendly service and amazing food. Don't be deterred by the humble dining setup. If this restaurant can deliver consistent service and good quality, I think they have huge potential. Looking forward to eating there again soon! read more

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The friendliest service at the Buona Italia Caffe! I put in an order to go and it was made very quickly. Yelpers must try the Eggplant Parmigiana, linguine and clams, and the Chicken panini with fries! Don't be fooled by the Interior as it is small but the food is AMAZING! Go here for lunch or dinner and it will not disappoint! read more

The people who run this business are the most welcoming people and beautiful family . Fire ass pasta , you can tell this pasta was made with love they love watching people enjoy their own delicious ass recipe , sauce is creamy gnocchi was cooked to perfection .It's the best I've had in my lifetime and that's cool . Thanks for the service and genuine hospitality read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Pesto gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

It is a small place in a nondescript area, but let not that fool you. Our go to place whenever we go to Pacifica for hikes or beach! We have been hear multiple times and the food has been simply outstanding. The quality has been consistent. The food was delicious. We ordered caprese salad, eggplant parmigiana and spinach ravioli. The ingredients were very fresh. Cannoli was outstanding. Very friendly service. Highly recommended read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

Love the familia vibe and excellent food made with love! Tiny and intimate! Ive had gluten free options: penne, eggplant parmigiana and salmon. All delicious ! Support this delightful addition to Pacifica ! read more

Very tasty Alfredo and Caprese salad is to die for, 10/10. Very nice server and good atmosphere. Extra based. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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A wonderful gem. Loved the clam linguine. Noodles were just right not over or under cooked. The portions are generous. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Menu - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Service was 5 star, food was excellent! Nice little Italian restaurant had an authentic homey vibe.. my husband and I shared the Shrimp Alfredo decent portions that came with sliced buttered bread.. will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

I meandered in one day for lunch before work. I've been stopping by at least once a week since then. Everything on the menu is so tasty and reasonably priced/portioned. I am always so touched by how warm, polite, and kind these folks are. Arturo is really the heart and soul of this little hole in the wall. Today his young son Brandon was helping his pops, it was truly such a sweet and wholesome sight. Brandon is such a sharp and polite young man, I was very impressed. These little family owned restaurants will always hold a special place in my memory bank. read more

This is a 4.5 stars for me, most of the dishes we ordered were great (cioppino, calamari, pear salad, etc). The linguine with clams was the only letdown -- noodles were cooked well but it wasn't very flavorful overall and the clam aroma was not quite there. Would strongly recommend skipping that one unless they retool the recipe a bit. Service was good and the portions were generous. Very cozy seating and the complimentary toasted bread, cheese and dried chili pepper seasoning were much appreciated! read more

We happened to be in the area and stopped in for dinner. This is an absolute gem of an Italian restaurant! I'm not sure if I have ever seen Tapatio or Tabasco on the tables of restaurants in Italy, but the food here was totally spot on. Solid selection, and everything that we had was delicious. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Delicious dinner at this little restaurant! My chicken pesto ravioli was great, but my husband's gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce was AMAZING! The pear Gorgonzola salad was also great! We will definitely be back! read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Pear Gorgonzola salad - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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We visited there first time. It is exactly how we like our restaurants- no frills, nice people, great food. We ordered pear arugula salad, salmon piccata and branzino. Everything was perfect. Beans with the fish were done just perfectly. Fish was fresh and flaky. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Would give this place 10 stars. AMAZING owner AMAZING food Seriously, the most fresh flavors I have had in a while. SO AFFORDABLE!! The best place in town AMAZING cannolis!! I will be be back again and again read more

I order take out from here 2-4 times a month. Very tasty and big portions. I highly recommend the Salmon Piccata and their asparagus soup is very tasty!! read more

This should be 4.5 stars, but it won't let me do that 1/2 star. Anyway, this place is just superb. It's about as big as a phone booth, but that doesn't affect the quality of the food, which is sky-high. I had the arugula, gorgonzola, and pear salad for a starter, and it was great. Really fresh and favorable. Maybe a -bit- too big for one diner, but really good. My entree was the chicken parm and it was fantastic, with a nice combination of crunch, tenderness, and cheese. I got the pasta side, rather than the green beans, and (again) it may have been just a -slightly- too big portion, but I'd rather have too generous than too measly. As well, there was just a bit too much sauce, but it was so good that I managed to sop it all up with the very good bread (though that could have been just a bit warmer). I do have some complaints about things they could do a little better, but the starting place is so high, I want it to be that much better to make it darn near close to perfect. The other "issue" is that I wish they were open later than 7:00, but I understand the rationale. Bottom line: it's really, really good, and I expect/hope to go back many times. read more

Never had a salad so delicious in my entire life. Must try. The mix of flavors were incomparable. read more

Buona Italia Caffe - chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Great little neighborhood eatery! We stopped in for lunch and had the chicken parmigiana, spinach ravioli and pear arugula salad with chicken. The sauces were so good and clearly homemade. Only four tables so grab a spot if you are lucky but they do lots of takeout. read more

Came here for a quick early dinner, and it's a cute mom and pop shop right off the freeway. Parking can be a little tricky since its all street parking. We ordered the alfredo with chicken, the sole, and it came with complimentary toasted bread. All the food was very well seasoned, and the pasta was nicely Al dente. The service was sweet, it was just three guys cooking and taking orders. They were so kind and helpful. I would definitely return. read more

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Lagusana was amazing! Paninis were fantastic. Even the fries were special. Everyone in our family loved the experience. Friendly staff and a clean bathroom as well. Wish we lived close enough to enjoy this place more often. Thank you for your food! read more

A family run hole in the wall. Food was good. Service was great. Clearly this family exudes warmth and enthusiasm and it shows. The place is clean although small. It feels like you're dining in a friend's kitchen. First time here. Janice is awesome and her kids are very sweet. I will drive 50 miles from the South Bay to dine here over Santana Row. Street parking wasn't a problem to find. read more

We ate here for the first time tonight and we had a wonderful time. The food was fresh and tasty, and they were very friendly and efficient. It's very clean and bright, and we enjoyed eating there. Kid can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

Buona Italia Caffe - Chicken Milanesa & Linguini with Clams - Italian Near Me - Pacifica, California

I'm glad we found this place. The food was great, they have a big menu for such a small restaurant. Very friendly staff. read more

Delicious pasta! We ordered the specials-gnocchi with pesto sauce and the lobster raviolis & shrimp with pink sauce. Everything was tasty, fresh and served piping hot! The staff and service were great! read more

My first visit exceeded my expectations. Fast and friendly service. The linguini and clams was simply prepared, but do not be fooled by its simplicity, it was clearly made with intentional restraint and expertise. No flash, only satisfying sustenance. Will be back to try more dishes. read more

After spending a long day doing a huge new year cleanup we were starving. Buona Italia to the rescue! Not only were they open New Year's Day, but they made one of the most delicious meals we've had ever. The lasagna and chicken Parmesan couldn't be beat and the bread with the extra sauce was fantastic. They NEVER disappoint. Thank you for taking care of Pacifica Buona Italia. We're lucky to have you! read more

Been wanting to try this place because I've heard great things about it, so I finally made it there last week. Got a couple of pasta dishes for takeaway: Linguini Clams and Linguini Alfredo with Shrimp. The clams in my pasta were legit clams and the pasta dish was really good, so was the other linguini dish. Looking forward to coming back here. In fact, I already told my family this is where I want to have my birthday dinner next month. read more

Really nice, family run feel restaurant with very good food and decent prices. Big selection of dishes. Cannot wait to go back. So many things I want to try. It is an order at the counter place with only a few tables but very easy to get take out. Will be back soon. read more

The food was delicious. It tasted carefully-made, and even though we had pasta and cheese, I didn't feel gross the way I do after a place like Olive Garden. We ordered to go, and even then, it was plentiful and hearty. The food was also decently priced for the great quality. It was easy to order over the phone, and the food was ready within 10-15 minutes. The person who took my order made great suggestions, and I went with the shrimp Alfredo special, Caesar salad (great dressing!), and the bruschetta. I would get all of it all over again. There's no lot, but parking on the street was easy to find. When getting the food, I noticed the space was a bit tight for indoor dining so I'm glad I got the food to go. I came near closing time (7pm), which is kind of weird since that's prime dinner time on a Saturday. There was only one person taking orders and processing payment and giving orders to customers, so it took some time to get my food. I didn't mind though since I wasn't in a rush. The guy behind me in line also said he loves the food here and recommended the lasagna and chicken parm for next time. Looking forward to trying the other food items next time! read more

Excellent service and good. The clams and pasta is delicious. Another favorite is the pear salad.