Buona Terra

Buona Terra did the catering for my wedding and my gosh did they do an amazing job. From the wonderful food to the deep level of care they gave me when planning the menu, I cannot express just how grateful I am for all they did. My guests commented just how delicious the food was. I really want to highlight that I didn't just feel like a customer when working with them - they treated me like I was part of their community and they were there to help me celebrate. Do yourself a favor and experience this restaurant. From the food to the people, you will be so glad you did.

The Italian food here is among the best in the city. It’s a restaurant everyone should be talking about. My mouth is watering g as I think of my last meal there which included succulent grilled calamari and classic Cacio e Pepi. The garlic and hot pepper bread spreads are as delicious as they are unique. Wine options are excellent. Leave room for desert.

First try after hearing a few people say this place was great, and I am so happy we tried it!! The start of the meal with warm bread and a delicious garlic pesto is mouth watering. Overall, all of our dishes were SO Delicious! Excellent, fresh homemade pasta cooked Al Dente. I recommend trying the grilled calamari - so much flavor and cooked perfectly. I would come back for the Ciacio e Pepe again (which my husband ordered) and I had the corkscrew pasta with Parmesan cream, peas, prosciutto and mushrooms. Also very delicious! My friend tried the special with butternut squash and shrimp scampi- the shrimp was giant and so fresh! Cooked perfectly. Only thing i would say is get there early, we arrived at 5pm and by 5:15 every single table was taken! The restaurant gets very loud also. Service was very friendly and food came out quickly without feeling rushed. Desserts were also wonderful- I’d you have room left!

I'm currently trying to determine how frequently I can eat here per week without looking like a weirdo or going bankrupt. Firstly, the bread with roasted garlic spread was a genius idea. I'm going to try that at home. The wood fired chicken special tasted delicious. The Caesar salad was the only thing that didn't wow me, but it's what you'd expect. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. You can't beat the smell of a wood fire oven.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Rotini de la nona and Rigatoni Buona Terra are my go tos. Incredible flavors, great portions and tons of variety. The service is 5 stars. Catch Chepe at the full bar and get an amazing chat to go along with your experience. They have a private party space too! No extra charge on most days.

First time here, really impressed by the service and the menu options. This used to be Hearth and Crust, and since I’m always on the lookout for great Italian food, this really fit the bill. I ordered pollo affumicato, which combines chicken parmigiana with essence of bacon and mashed potatoes. Definitely a treat.

This was such a pleasant surprise/hidden gem for the neighborhood. The whole meal was amazing, portions were good and the flavors were on point. I would rather come here than deal with the hassle of going to the west loop or river north where I usually aim for date nights; that’s how good it was! Service was great and they even gave us the most amazing cheesy soft chewy hot out of the pizza oven bread on the house when we asked for extra bread to sop up the sauce in the mussels.

I appreciate you taking the time to reply. We (wife and I) were happy to try in-person dining. The soup breadsticks/croutons: how do I get more?!? The salmon was delicious. The pizza tasted quality coming straight out of the oven! Balcony seating deserves a 9 out 10. Was a pleasure and I look forward to another visit. Thanks!