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    Buonasera

    4.3 (316 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BUONASERA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pepperoni and jalapenos
    Javi N.

    Pizza by the slice? Yes Please! I mean what else can you ask for? They have different varieties of slices, good combo deal. 2 slices and a drink or 3 slices for a drink at a great price. Ambiance is great, they got large TV to watch the game, beautiful scenery, beers & wine. Only gripe is the parking can be a challenge but once you get inside Buonasera, all your worries vanish.

    Hawaiian
    Hannah S.

    LOVE their Hawaiian pizza. Those ham slices are so good. It's best eaten when fresh- when hot and out of the oven it gets a crispy bottom. Their spaghetti bolognese is also fire. It was sooo warm and steaming. Great amount of sauce + meat in the sauce. Garlic bread is decent, but not very garlicky and pretty dry. I would get it with a marinara but otherwise pass. Great salad too! Crispy Romain lettuce and a hint of feta on top. Great ambiance by the ocean. Plus afterwards you can stop for a coffee next door at Birdrock Coffee Roasters.

    Mariam R.

    Perfect spot to grab a slice or a whole pie. Great location with delicious NY style pizza and a fun atmosphere. The outdoor patio has plenty of seating, a bar, and TVs to catch a game while you enjoy your meal. Definitely a great place to hang out with friends or watch the game over pizza and drinks.

    Hard kombucha
    Deepti A.

    Quick, relaxed spot near Torrey Pines to get a pre/post hike drink + bite. The service is speedy, friendly, and food is tasty! They have pizzas by the slice and price are good too.

    Half Hawaiian half eggplant
    Annie T.

    We came here craving thin crust pizza and decided to try an 18" pie, half Hawaiian and half eggplant. We also subbed ham for pepperoni. The flavors were good overall, and we do like their thin crust style. Unfortunately, the bottom of the pizza was pretty burnt, which gave it a bitter taste and took away from the experience. That was a bit disappointing, especially since the toppings themselves were enjoyable. Love that they have seatings inside and outside. There is also a little bar station outside. The view is amazing! On a positive note, the staffs were very friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. I'd be open to giving this place another try, hoping the crust comes out better next time.

    Eggplant parm pizza
    Monique T.

    After a nice walk at Torrey Pines we popped on over to Buonasera for a quick bite. We ordered a large salad and an eggplant parm pizza. My first bite and my feet were doing the yummy dance! It was so tasty! I'm not a huge sauce person but it just went to good together! If you're an eggplant parm person you just might enjoy the pizza as much as we did. Service was friendly and fast and the line went quickly. We sat outside since it was so beautiful outside and the weather was ideal with the sun shining on my skin. I want to keep this place a secret but sharing is caring! You're welcome!

    BBQ Chicken
    Jim B.

    It looks like I'm an outlier, but I was not terribly happy with this place. It's quite small inside, with limited seating, but has a bit more outdoor seating. You stand in line and look at the case of about 14 different pizza varieties, but none of it is labeled in the case or on the menu board, and the guy serving up the slices does not look approachable and of course you don't wanna hang up the line while asking what's in every variety. All of it looks like it's been sitting there for hours or days. Then you go to the next station to pay and you have to tell them on the honor system how many slices you got. That guy was looking at his phone the entire time I was paying. I got the barbecue chicken and it was reheated, par-baked, stiff, and a bit dry, with minimal cheese and extremely small pieces of chicken, and not much flavor. The other people in my party liked theirs. I live in Italy half time so I'm quite familiar with good pizza. I would not return.

    Small Caesar Salad $8 , fresh and abundant of cheese and croutons
    Caitlin D.

    I got the chorizo pizza-- it had sliced of jalapeño, some red onion, and crumbled chorizo that got all crispy ... so good! But not as good as my favorite the Buffalo chicken & ranch. It was nice for a change of taste. I don't think you can go wrong with any slice you choose. The pizzas are thin and crispy, with a good chew in the crust. They make them fresh in the early morning & yeah it sits in the case -- but they heat it up very well for you. It's not overly cooked or worse, cold! The slices are fairly priced and there's lots of seating available. Many people opt to sit outside in the sunshine, rather than inside. Service was good, the worker was kind and even brought the pizza out to our table.

    Margarita slice and meatball veggie
    Bill K.

    Stopped by for lunch after hiking Torrey Pines, what a beautiful hike and to top it off we got to see part of the Torrey Pines golf course. I consider myself to be somewhat of a pizza snob and I have to say this was some of the best pizza I have ever had. If you like a thin crust pizza that stands up well I think you will love this pizza. My wife and I had the two slice special along with two garlic rolls. I had a margarita slice which was one of the best I have ever had and the second slice was meatball and a few veggies, outstanding. The garlic rolls were on the dense side but when you dip them in the marinara sauce it was perfection. We ordered a couple to go to enjoy later

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    Linda N.

    Came here after we attempted to hike Torrey pines but sadly it was closed. We were hungry and came here for lunch. Two small one year children and four hungry adults walk in and find seating outside. You order inside and they bring the food out to you. Weirdly, I didn't get a number or anything after I placed my order for pizza, garlic knots, and antipasto salad. They had a deal for 6 breadsticks for $7 otherwise it was $1.50 each. I was hoping to get the garlic knots earlier bc I was so hungry. I thought they were just going to grab it from the display window and bring it out. It ended up what felt like forever (realistically like 10 min lol) when they heated it up and give us marinara sauce to dip it in. It was so garlicky and delicious. I'm a garlic girl and I approve! We devoured the knots while we waited for the pizza. I was obviously pretty hungry otherwise I would have remembered to take a photo of the food. Oops. I didn't try the antipasto salad but my crew said it was good. I'm personally not a fan of iceberg lettuce. The pizza we ordered was a large half margarita and half Miramar. The pizza hit the spot. The crust wasn't too doughy and had a good amount of crunch to it. My favorite was the Miramar. The Gorgonzola cheese paired well with bacon. It was just what we needed to revive ourselves. We all took a long nap after from the food coma. I'm glad I got to try this spot.

    Red veggie pizza
    Julie T.

    I may have a new favorite pizza place, and this is it. I've eaten here twice in the past few weeks, and both times, the pizza, garlic knots, and service have been exceptional. The red veggie pizza is delicious!

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    Good za, good vibes, good service. Good draft selection and nice seating area. No complaints here!

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    Good friendly service. Get the Crime Scene pizza. Cool view of the natural preserve too.

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    Great, fast service. Yummy pizza. Just a 15 minute drive away. Nice to see some nature and grab a bite.

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    Yummy pizza and I don't normally like pizza. Good food and service. Nice location m. During the day you can enjoy ocean views while you eat.

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    Delicious pies just like they came from the city. Killer atmosphere. What's better than a slice and a beer by the beach ?

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    My family and I enjoyed a DELICIOUS lunch today at the newly opened buonesera! Amazing location, beautiful setting and BEST NY STYLE pizza!

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    Ask the Community - Buonasera

    Does BUONASERA NEW YORK PIZZERIA IN DEL MAR​ Have indoor tables?

    Yes there are indoor tables to sit

    Do you delivery to Torrey Pines State Beach?

    Yes; they deliver to Torrey Pines State Beach

    Have you started serving beer & wine yet?

    No they are still waiting for approval

    Do they have gluten free crust?

    Yes, it's one of their menu items.

    Does this location have gluten free crust too?

    Yes!

    Do you have any vegan pizza?

    They can make any pizza vegan by making it without the cheese

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