I would dare say that this place is the best value for any food you can find in the area. The prices are already good, but when you can come in during happy hour, you can get a whole pizza for $7. Little Caesars could never. The pizza here is leagues better than any chain anyway. The portions for the pastas and other foods are also ginormous and each entree on its own can feed 2-3 people. It goes without saying that I also think the pasta is also very delicious. Highly recommend for any people attending the Long Beach Convention Center for anything since it's only a 7 minutes walk. read more

Margherita pizza, rigatoni pancetta, and giant donut rolls! Beware of huge portions! If you want to curl up after eating all the carbs, this is your go-to! Delicious! A warning from the waiter about the size would have been great! We are visiting from out of town and hate seeing food go to waist so we will be carting it back to our hotel! the atmosphere is little to be desired but easy walk from the Hilton. read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Margherita pizza, rigatoni pancetta, and giant rolls! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ordered delivery for the chicken Parmesan and a Caesar salad to split between 2 adults. It probably could have easily fed at least 3 adults or a family of 4. Portions were huge! The salad was super fresh, pasta was perfectly cooked. Chicken was flavorful and the bread was excellent. Would definitely recommend! read more

Visiting and wanted something quick. Hotel highly recommended. I ordered the margarita pizza and minestrone soup. The pizza had way too much cheese. If that is what's popular in this area fine but it was over kill in my opinion. The minestrone soup was disappointing as well. Carrot celery onion broccoli and potato. It was a Monday so I will give the restaurant a pass but I wasn't impressed. Best of luck read more

I have very bad news for you; after eating Buono's Pizzeria pizza, it will be nearly impossible to eat any other pizza from Pizza Hut, Domino's, Papa John's, and the likes! I don't even really like pizza, but Buono's Pizzeria pizza is the exception. One hot, fresh, and crispy bite of this pizza and you will be hooked just like me. We've eaten at Buono's 4 times in a 2 week period (1 time at Ocean Blvd in LB, 2 times at Willow St in LB, and 1 time at the San Pedro location) bringing family members with me to promote this locally family owned business. We've ordered different kinds of pastas and pizzas and I can guarantee you that you cannot go wrong with any choices you make. My favorite must be the salad bar. They only use quality ingredients that you can taste in every bite. This Ocean Blvd location has a nice patio area you can host events in. Like the other Buono's locations, this place is also clean and kept up. Service is outstanding. Mr. Frank Buono was present during an event when we were here and was so kind and even greeted us. Dear Buono's Pizzeria, you have earned another loyal customer. See you soon! read more

My friend invited us to dinner for pizza and of course I said yes!! I have been craving pizza for a while!! The food: We got Pepperoni Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, Raviolis, rolls, salad and soft drinks! Everything was delicious!! I especially loved the raviolis and the sauce was ahh-mazing!! The staff: Great customer service and the waiters were very attentive and friendly! The restaurant: The restaurant is quaint inside a building with apartments on top. I would have never guessed there was a restaurant there! I'm so glad that now I know about this place! My friends and I sat in the back patio and we loved it!! We were able to enjoy our food with great conversation! Am I coming back again? ABSOLUTELY!! I'm definitely coming back for more raviolis and pizza! I would like to try other items on the menu too! I can't wait to come back! By the way parking is in the back of the building. Thank you so much for reading my review! Please kindly give me a "Like"! read more

The food was so good, fresh, and ready on time. I was greeted with great service. It's a clean venue and beautiful outdoors. Kid friendly, especially with the beautiful beach weather. I'd definitely come back for a date night because the food was so yummy! The Tiramisu is also a winner read more

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Was in town for a conference and needed a spot for 14 people without reservations. We dropped in on a Wednesday evening around 7:30. Pretty much had the place to ourselves but decided to sit outside. Weather was nice so it was perfect. Service was quick. We ordered drinks, three pizzas, and salad. It all came out quick and was pretty tasty. Expect good service here. Will definitely be back when in town again. read more

I came to Buono's on a Saturday night and I was very pleased with the food and the service. I got a large family-style pizza with three toppings and a sample platter. The total came to about $50 and the portions were generous. Everything tasted great and was very fresh. The person helping us was really kind and helpful as well, I think her name was Aaniyah. She was working at 8 pm on Saturday, so shoutout to her! :) The ambiance was very chill read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Incredible pizza with very large portions. I enjoyed a hot sandwich too, but the pizza is very good. read more

I loved coming here when I lived near the apartments where this location is. You can tell they really care about the community because they partnered with the complex to offer residents a discount! Every time I called to place a pickup order, the staff were so friendly and accommodating--especially since I order a cheeseless pizza, which is a little different. The pizza is thick yet fluffy, and the ingredients always taste incredibly fresh. Their outdoor patio is a great spot to enjoy a casual dinner. read more

Delicious...a Diamond in the rough! The food was Excellent! The service was great. The ambiance has a wall of many celebrities that visited the pizza restaurant throughout history, great to look at and interesting while enjoying the Mmmmmm Mmmmmm cuisine and drinks! read more

Chelsey was absolutely amazing!! It was my first time here with my family who came from out of town and she went above and beyond. She was so patient with us, and so sweet!! Totally took care of us, we will be back! read more

My family and I arrived on a Saturday afternoon, and received the best service from a man who I think was named Carlos. He was attentive, friendly and you could tell he was passionate about providing great service. He carried the whole team! Thank you Carlos! read more

One of the best pizza places we have been to. The pizza is so good. We love the sauce and crust. The toppings taste fresh We tried the ravioli today and they were good but will probably just go back to the pizza next time Service is fantastic and friendly and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend read more

Buono's Pizzeria - a slice of pizza and a piece of bread - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good pizza, good bread, good cheese, good sauce. We were looking for a pizza place to eat and our hotel attendant recommended this place. They close at 10pm and we walked in at 9:15pm and were immediately seated and had our order taken. We were out by the time they closed and just have to say we demolished our pizza. Super good, will definitely be coming back when in town! read more

We've been here many times (10+) and everything is always delicious. Pizza, pasta, salads are all tasty. Plus the servers are always friendly and attentive. I can see why they have been around for 50 years. read more

I do not recommend this place. I ordered a pizza and they told me it would take 30 minutes to prepare. After those 30 minutes, I went to pick it up and they said it would take another 30 minutes because they had too many orders. These people think a simple apology fixes everything, but they don't consider that we also work and have things to do. The prices listed on their website are very different from what they actually charge. I tried to order an 18" pizza online, but it always shows as out of stock. The only option is to order by phone, which costs an extra $10. I will never go back or order anything from that place again. read more

I thought this place was pretty good. I have a severe gluten related intolerance and they offer gluten free crust. Service was great and the food was delicious. I know it can be difficult to make a good gluten free crust, but I have no complaints here. It was tremendous. Toppings are generous and they don't skimp on it. My only slight knock on it is that the interior is pretty ugly in my opinion. I don't think they really expect you to stay there and they do mostly carry out or delivery, but we wanted to get out of the hotel a bit. I would definitely return if I were in Long Beach. read more

If you follow my reviews you know that dog-friendly is the way we roll. But what about a chilly night on November. I had a craving for Minestrone soup and I turned to Yelp for a recommendation. Buono's, of course, we bundled up and headed up Ocean. We had eaten outdoors and knew about the outdoor heaters, we figured we'd be comfortable. A table in a nook out front seemed perfect. Carlos, our server had a heck of a time lighting the heater, dashing in and out twice attempting to get it lit until he diagnosed it dead. He offered us the back patio, which was pleasantly lit and had working heaters. Soon we were cozy warm and my minestrone was on the way. A mound of cheese over pasta was delivered, Pat had ordered vegetarian lasagna. Ample doesn't come close. If you know, you know, Buono's famous sauce can make your mouth water just writing about it. she took half of it home and the two garlic knots too. (She and Boomer had already made short work of my cheesy garlic bread) The only fault with a great supper at a nearby local owned business was that I had a bowl of what was closer to vegetable soup than minestrone that I'm used to. Maybe it was a slip up, but it was clearly a minestrone wanna be. And I ate it anyway, it was delicious. Kudos to Carlos who took good care of us and shared the credit with his manager Elissa when we thanked him for a lovely night out read more

My favorite go to for comfort food! Delicious eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti with meat sauce and antipasto salad!!

I been here before and pizza is great. But I don't know what happened today. I came a little after 11:00 and the doors were still locked. But the lady working the front quickly opened them. Okay no problem there. I ordered a calzone. It should take 20-25 minutes this took 50 minutes to make. I sorry that is unacceptable. What really gets me is I added tip when I paid. read more

It's been a few years since I came here even though I live less than 100 steps away. I ordered a to go meal. 12 wings half sweet and spicy and half lemon pepper. I requested for all flats and they both were great! A better deal than WingStop. I got a med special combo pizza. Here is where I got surprised. The last time I got pizza from here, it was okay but this time? My pizza dough was awesome and it was stacked with toppings all quality ingredients. So so good! I also got a lasagna bcz others raved about it here on Yelp. I will have that tomorrow bcz I am so full after two slices and 5 wings. Totally satisfied. They were nice and fast at the bar as well. So now I have a great place to go to that's less than 100 steps away! Winning! read more

We live 3 blocks away on Ocean. Had a coupon for some discounts so we thought let's give them another try. Previous visits were very underwhelming. First off... $7 for a glass of wine is the best in Downtown Long Beach! The staff is so helpful and friendly! Ordered the Antipasto Misto (No Bueno). Didn't have all the ingredients for it? Got the Antipasto salad as a replacement. Tons of greens that we just left. The meat on the salad was very fresh and tasty although! Ordered Angel Hair pasta with meatballs as a side. Sorry, but basically tasteless! Just a giant bowl of pasta with nothing. No reason to come back. Still underwhelming! If you are in Downtown Long Beach, go to Broadway Pizza or Modica's Deli for better tasting food. read more

I don't think previous photos have been doing this place justice. I was a little skeptical at first but decided to give it a go. Glad I did because it tastes really good! They definitely nailed the crust too. I also got their Mediterranean grilled chicken salad, I recommend asking for cold chicken but it still tastes amazing. 10/10 read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Half pepperoni and half cheese medium pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

My friends and I ordered a lot because we weren't expecting a lot of food. I thought it might just be over priced. WE WERE WRONG. The rigatoni Al Forno and roast beef sandwich were huge! We'll have tasty leftover for tonight. read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Roast Beef and Cheese Hot Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time at Buono's. Ordered garlic bread, a personal pizza, beer and wine. Garlic bread was fine, and the pizza was good. However, I think a little less cheese would make this pie a little better. Interior was nothing special, could use a modern makeover. Staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, good prices, decent food, and free parking in the back parking structure read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Personal pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

The BEST pizza and I'm not kidding! Also, the fried zucchini and eggplant parmigiana and those rolls, mama mia! If I listened to some of those reviews I would have missed out on the best pizza experience ever. Being Italian and growing up in NY, my first bite into the pizza brought me back to when my grandpa used to make pizzas for a midnight snack, boy do I miss those days... so I got a glimpse of my childhood back. Thanks Buono's Pizzeria! read more

I was so happy to have a Buonos so close to work. I have been to both the San Pedro and Willow Street locations. They're not a problem. But today, I presented a coupon that specifically came off their pizza box and was denied the coupon. Their bedside manner is a deal breaker. I will not be coming back. read more

Pizza was amazing. The crust is so light and airy and delicious. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the mood for some solid delish pizza that isn't greasy and heavy. read more

We drive 30 minutes to eat here..Love the pizza and the calzones. The Margherita pizza is the bomb. The pizzas have plenty of delicious flavor, sauce, and tons of cheese. Also had the mozzarella sticks. Crunchy, fat and so cheesy. Love it. Staff is super friendly. Patio dining available but space is limited. Beer and wine available along with fountain drink. Haven't had the desserts but they look amazing read more

Horrible customer service. I called about 30 min before they closed and the girl who answered the phone was rude. I said I'd like to place an order, She said "we're closed". Didn't even apologize for any inconvenience. I asked "don't you close at 9" She said "no we just closed right now" after a pause I said "oh sorry, I thought I read online you closed at 9" She said "we close whenever we want" So rude. Would rather give my business to little Caesar's with that kind of customer service. read more

Came by when it opened on Sunday. Our server was friendly and offered us menu suggestions. Their zuchini steaks (not sticks) were excellent. We shared the family size combo pizza and it was quite good. There is parking on the side of the street. read more

I will drive all the way to LB to eat the Chicken Picatta it is one of the best dishes I've ever had. Make sure you add angel hair pasta and if you're like me extra capers. The service here is always great. Very friendly and fast. It's nice and quiet ambiance where you can enjoy your meal. I've also seen they have great lunch special deals. read more

This place is around the corner for me and I've come here for a salad and now a pizza and I've enjoyed it both times. Even though it seems like a great place to dine in, I've gotten takeout both times. The Caesar salad is humongous with a great parmesan Caesar dressing and loads of chicken if you add the chicken to it. The two topping pizza I got (check website for coupons) was also great. I got the ham and pineapple and I loved that they didn't skimp on the topics like some of the other places I've gotten this sort of pie from. Plenty of ham and pineapple loaded on top! Great sauce and crust too. Looking forward to giving them a try dining in! Definitely recommended! read more

We came in with a party of 8 and every one of us raved about the food! Service was prompt and friendly. Having grown up with authentic Italian food I've always used a restaurants Eggplant Parmesan as a gauge for the quality of an Italian restaurant - 10/10. Drowning in a pool of savory marinara was an eggplant that was cooked to perfection. Great texture and taste. I didn't need confirmation that everything was made from scratch but I asked anyway and confirmed that the dish was indeed made from scratch. For other orders in our visit my wife ordered the Rigatoni Pancetta & Funghi - the perfect counter-balance to my savory dish, the Rigatoni was a rich and creamy authentic Italian dish. Finally, I've got a major challenge in feeding a 2, 4 & 6 year old children. We kept it simple and ordered pizza for them. I was too busy getting lost in my eggplant to notice that they devoured their pizza before I had time to blink. Needing to try it myself I took a bite and understood why it was so quickly devoured. The Pepperoni Pizza had that same, great marinara with a creamy cheese but that wasn't even the best part - the crust was baked to perfection - just baked enough to have that crunchy texture without overdoing it. If we lived nearby this place would be a mainstay. If you're in Long Beach this should be priority #1. Oh and the price for everything was great considering the quality. The personal-sized pepperoni pizza during happy hour is cheaper than buying a frozen pizza. read more

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First time here after a trip to Aquarium. This place is amazing! The food is great and the hospitality is amazing. I highly recommend the Bueno"s Special pizza and Alfredo Pasta. Definitely coming back and worth the 30 minute drive read more

Buono's has the best pizza, but this review is about their cold sandwiches (and I do have to mention the pizza and chocolate cake) that we just can't stop getting for lunch. All of their sandwiches are great and you can just grab it and go. We did this a lot when we were Christmas shopping. Their service is fast and ever so nice. They have 8 inch and 12 inch sandwiches. Their Ham and Cheese is just great and their turkey and cheese is wonderful. Also try their Tuna sandwich. You will be in heaven. Of course we also get pizza and pasta there and it is all great. Their deserts are wonderful. You will love this place. Have fun. read more

I was looking for a restaurant to load up on carbs for a run I would have to do the following day. Not only did this place meet my needs and then some but also has great food plus the service! Daniel seated us and checked on us often. She was really friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was amazing. I got the lasagna with meat sauce and I would say it's probably the best I've ever had! Other recommendations I can give you all are the soup, chicken salad and spaghetti! Everything is delicious. The menu here is very expansive so there is much to choose from. The pizza coming out of the kitchen smells and looks amazing, I will try it on a future visit. This restaurant is easy to miss. It's tucked away at the bottom of Ocean boulevards apartments. Look for the blue neon sign. Parking is right out front. I highly recommend this restaurant for your Italian food cravings read more

Buono's Pizzeria - Lasgna with meat sauce. Spaghetti. Delicious amazing house bread. - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing food! Pizza was cooked perfect. I ordered personal size, huge!! Ordered the Eggplant Roll stuffed with goat cheese. Four large rolls. Their fettuccine was outstanding!! Ordered with two side homemade meatballs!! They have an awesome salad bar. Available in large and small sizes. Sorry no pics. Highly recommended!! read more