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    Buona Sera Italian Restaurant

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Though not spelled out on the website, the restaurant is indeed  byob.
    Meredith R.

    The chef/owner's NY roots and positive reviews propelled us to Buona Sera. Last minute reservations and BYOB -- a must when we go Italian outside of Philadelphia -- made this a lovely evening. We shared a Caesar salad -- the dressing light and full of flavor -- coupled with calamari. Their calamari is delicious, fried just right, both tentacles and rings, with a tasty homemade tomato sauce. I vacillated between two entrees. When our gracious server (whose family owns the restaurant) said he'd ask the chef to pound the breast thin, I went with chicken parm. Other than a bit of a char on the cheese, the chicken was very good. (Leftovers for me tonight!) I was pleased that they obliged me with angel hair sauteed in garlic and olive oil .... but the amount of garlic was negligible. Needed more oomph! On the plus side, the pasta was al dente, as it should be. T ordered halibut, a special of the night. He loooooved it! I thought it a bit dry, but indeed flavorful and a good choice (albeit somewhat expensive.) Per usual -- calories be damned! -- we split dessert, pistachio cheesecake. Our assessments differ. My husband thought it delicious. I'd say "okay." The cheese layer was silky and undistinguishable. But if aesthetics count, the two-toned slice was pretty! Buona Sera is light and bright, with tables covered in cloths. (I like that!) Service was excellent and we enjoyed our meals. 4.4 stars! NOTE: After writing my review -- and too lazy to re-post -- I realized we went to the Havertown location, not Horsham. Sorry!

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    Jim V.

    The food was amazing and authentic . The service was excellent. The owner checked on us frequently. Ambiance was pleasant. With Italian music in the background. Lighting was perfect and i felt like a high class restaurant

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    Tubey G.

    Nice BYOB, Italian restaurant. The food is full-flavored; the servers are attentive and friendly. The dining area has a nice white table cloth type feel. The portions are sizeable.

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    Excellent fresh Italian and seafood Italian dishes. Always fresh. Service is always excellent. Food is consistent.

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    Love the food and always have great specials. Owner is always present and very accommodating

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    Excellent server attentive but not intrusive; excellent food whole fish fileted tableside; wonderful atmosphere with soft music

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    The hostess was rude and the shrimp and scallops in my meal were raw. Would definitely not recommend

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    Excellent food and service. Loved caeser salad. Had special which was bronzino. Prices not too high. Recommend

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