Buon Gusto

Name: Buon Gusto
Address: 224 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, United States, 94080
Telephone: (650) 742-9777
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

956 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Child-friendly
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Good News! We will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
More Good News! Buon Gusto has also reduced its menu prices in the spirit of being a good neighbor of the community.

We are an authentic Old School Italian restaurant serving the Bay Area for the past 35+ years. We offer an excellent Wine list, a Full Bar, Background Music and a professional but relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere to create an Enjoyable Dining Experience.

We cater to travelers, families, romantic couples, and our many loyal local patrons.
Ask about our special banquet menu. Let us work with you to plan a memorable event featuring great food and wine hosted in one of our private rooms—ideal for business or family gatherings of any kind.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 742-9777
Website
http://www.buongustorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We have 2 rooms available for private parties & banquets. The Italia room is a semiprivate room that accommodates up to 16 persons. The Sicilian room is a private dining room that accommodates up to 38 people. See our Banquet menu for pricing. We can accommodate some banquet substitutions, but that can only be done via pre-management approval.

Location
224 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Area
South San Francisco
Cross Street
Airport Blvd
Parking details
Metered Public parking is adjacent to the resturant. Metered street parking is also in abundance.
Public transit
CalTrain South San Francisco Station is located at 590 Dubuque Ave and Grand Ave, and is .26 miles aka walking distance. The South San Francisco BART station is 2.3 miles from the restaurant.
Entertainment
One of the Owners, Vincenzo Vecchiola performs card tricks that will boggle your mind while you sip on one of the many excellent choices on our wine list.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

House SaladUSD 11.50
Romaine w/t Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Grated Carrots
Caesar SaladUSD 13.50
Heart of RomaineUSD 14.50
Vinaigrette Pesto Dressing
Calamari Vinaigrette SaladUSD 14.50
Bay Shrimp SaladUSD 15.25
Mozzarella CapreseUSD 15.25
Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 15.95
BruschettaUSD 11.50
Fried Calamari ½ orderUSD 16.75
Sliced Tomatoes with AnchoviesUSD 20.50
Calamari & Onion Vinaigrette
CarpaccioUSD 21.00
Smoked SalmonUSD 23.75
Antipasto MistoUSD 24.25
for 2
Clams BordelaiseUSD 26.25

Zuppe

Soup

Pastina in BrothUSD 7.00
MinestroneUSD 10.75
Tortellini in BrothUSD 9.00
Split Pea USD 10.75

Pasta

Gluten free Spaghetti and Penne pastas available upon request

Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 26.25
Spaghetti or Fettuccine MarinaraUSD 26.25
Spaghetti or Fettuccine BologneseUSD 26.25
Pasta PrimaveraUSD 26.25
Linguine ClamsUSD 33.25
Red or white sauce
Linguine Clams and MusselsUSD 35.25
Red or white sauce
Linguine Tutto MareUSD 35.25
LasagneUSD 25.50
Homemade
CannelloniUSD 25.50
Homemade
ManicottiUSD 25.50
Eggplant ParmesanUSD 25.50
Pasta Alia CarbonaraUSD 29.50
Prawns, Mushrooms and Peas PastaUSD 32.95
*Vegetarian
Corkage Fee $25 (750ml)
Parties of 8 Persons or More Adults- 20% Gratuity automatically added Banquet Menus available upon request

Specialità (House Specialties)

Spaghetti EggplantUSD 26.25
Gnocchi al Pesto or BologneseUSD 26.25
Homemade
Tagliarini CarmeloUSD 26.25
Tortellini Buon GustoUSD 26.25

I Secondi (Entrees)

All entrees are served with vegetables & creamy Polenta or a Pasta Substitute

FOWL
- Chicken al Mattone USD 35.25
- Chicken Ortolana USD 32.50
- Chicken Cacciatore USD 32.50
BEEF
- Pepper Steak USD 36.90
- New York Steak USD 38.90
- Filet Mignon USD 41.25
- Filet Mignon with Prawns USD 43.25
VEAL
- Veal Parmigiana USD 35.25
- Veal Milanese USD 25.25
- Veal Mustard USD 35.25
- Veal Marsala USD 35.25
- Veal Piccata USD 35.25
- Veal Scaloppini USD 35.25
- Veal Saltimbocca USD 35.25

FRUTTI DI MARE (Seafood)

Fried Calamari – full orderUSD 33.25
Salmon (Broiled or alla Pizzaiola)USD 35.25
Vincenzo’s Filet de Sole MeniereUSD 35.25
Calamari SteakUSD 35.25
Prawns CarmeloUSD 35.25
Risotto PescatoraUSD 31.50
Grilled Seafood CombinationUSD 35.25
Catch of the day with Piccata Sauce & Capers
CioppinoUSD 35.95

What 956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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956 Reviews

B
Brian
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The server gave off an odd vibe. He had a bit of attitude at times, and seemed to be a bit frustrated even though he shouldn’t have been.
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JefferyE
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was very attentive, didn't miss a thing! I love the decor and ambience. Good classic Italian fare, not over-priced.
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Local1955
San Francisco
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still amazing. Friday afternoon for lunch. Food as great as ever.
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yummytummy
San Francisco
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 27 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wait staff is professional, attentive and welcoming. Julian always has time to personally welcome us and converse when he is not busy welcoming other customers. The food and atmosphere is old school Italian, one of my favorite cuisines having grown up in San Francisco. Our good friends and we enjoy our dinners at Buon Gusto every month.
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RichardW
Puerto Vallarta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased with the food and the experience. Outstanding.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff. Food was good and will come back. We celebrated my mom’s birthday and she had a great time.
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AshlandArt
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. We love to stop here when we are staying overnite by SFO for a flight. Old school Italian restaurant. Friendly and great service.. But all I no all another nice dinner there
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was average. Server did not seem to want to be there and did the bare minimum.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve always heard that this established restaurant was good. Good old fashion Italian food with the feeling of Italy. The service was Exceptional. The 5 of us were treated so sweet & personally favored. It was a very special occasion for My Husband & I. They gave us a gift of service which started our lives with such joy & favor. We All look forward to coming back. Thank you Basha for your hospitality. It felt like home.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Recommended by my sister who frequents San Francisco and often defaults to this restaurant. We are rarely in the area and were most delighted to experience the delicious food. A bit on the pricy side but worth the treat. We were seated immediately at a table for two, ordered and served very fast. Normally we would hang around and just enjoy the food and ambience but we were in a hurry so having things happen quickly fit our current desire. Next time, and there will be a next time we’ll sample the desert and linger. Thanks for a great experience.
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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

224 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Additional information

Cross Street
Airport Blvd
Area
South San Francisco
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered Public parking is adjacent to the resturant. Metered street parking is also in abundance.
Public transit
CalTrain South San Francisco Station is located at 590 Dubuque Ave and Grand Ave, and is .26 miles aka walking distance. The South San Francisco BART station is 2.3 miles from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
One of the Owners, Vincenzo Vecchiola performs card tricks that will boggle your mind while you sip on one of the many excellent choices on our wine list.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buongustorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 742-9777
Private party facilities
We have 2 rooms available for private parties & banquets. The Italia room is a semiprivate room that accommodates up to 16 persons. The Sicilian room is a private dining room that accommodates up to 38 people. See our Banquet menu for pricing. We can accommodate some banquet substitutions, but that can only be done via pre-management approval.

Buon Gusto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasto e Insalata

House SaladUSD 11.50

Caesar SaladUSD 13.50

Heart of RomaineUSD 14.50

Calamari Vinaigrette SaladUSD 14.50

Bay Shrimp SaladUSD 15.25

Mozzarella CapreseUSD 15.25

Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 15.95

BruschettaUSD 11.50

Fried Calamari ½ orderUSD 16.75

Sliced Tomatoes with AnchoviesUSD 20.50

CarpaccioUSD 21.00

Smoked SalmonUSD 23.75

Antipasto MistoUSD 24.25

Clams BordelaiseUSD 26.25

Zuppe

Pastina in BrothUSD 7.00

MinestroneUSD 10.75

Tortellini in BrothUSD 9.00

Split Pea USD 10.75

Pasta

Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 26.25

Spaghetti or Fettuccine MarinaraUSD 26.25

Spaghetti or Fettuccine BologneseUSD 26.25

Pasta PrimaveraUSD 26.25

Linguine ClamsUSD 33.25

Linguine Clams and MusselsUSD 35.25

Linguine Tutto MareUSD 35.25

LasagneUSD 25.50

CannelloniUSD 25.50

ManicottiUSD 25.50

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 25.50

Pasta Alia CarbonaraUSD 29.50

Prawns, Mushrooms and Peas PastaUSD 32.95

*Vegetarian

Corkage Fee $25 (750ml)

Specialità (House Specialties)

Spaghetti EggplantUSD 26.25

Gnocchi al Pesto or BologneseUSD 26.25

Tagliarini CarmeloUSD 26.25

Tortellini Buon GustoUSD 26.25

I Secondi (Entrees)

FOWL

BEEF

VEAL

FRUTTI DI MARE (Seafood)

Fried Calamari – full orderUSD 33.25

Salmon (Broiled or alla Pizzaiola)USD 35.25

Vincenzo’s Filet de Sole MeniereUSD 35.25

Calamari SteakUSD 35.25

Prawns CarmeloUSD 35.25

Risotto PescatoraUSD 31.50

Grilled Seafood CombinationUSD 35.25

CioppinoUSD 35.95

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