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Buona Forchetta Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Buona Forchetta Encinitas

4.6
4.6
642 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3260

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Buona Forchetta Encinitas, our third location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in Encinitas, this location boasts a indoor seating as well as an outside patio and a small room for private events. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entree dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo brought the Italian warehouse-style eatery to life.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Encinitas
  • Cross Street
    at Marcheta St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 642 people are saying

Buona Forchetta Encinitas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta Encinitas is a beloved local Italian gem offering "best margarita pizza in San Diego" and "phenomenal" pappardelle bolognese. Guests appreciate the "authentic Italian food" and "delicious" gluten-free options. The vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff, and great service ensure a "10/10 experience." Perfect for intimate gatherings.
642 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They have the best Italian food in North County. Their pizza is the best. We love the artichokes, an appetizer that is just like the way they are served in Italy. We are Italian and go to Italy often so we know good Italian food.

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  2. PAULINE VIP

    San Diego82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you ask your server whether your pizza is GF you know it's THE BEST GF PIZZA in town!

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  3. steve

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    "Buona Forchetta offers exceptional pasta and pizza complemented by attentive service. As loyal repeat customers, we look forward to returning again soon."
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for dining with us, Steve! We love great reviews :-) Please come back again and make yourself known next time. I would love to meet you! Pete

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  4. Tariq VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best margarita pizza in San Diego - service was amazing and will definitely be back to try other items on the menu
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the amazing review, Tariq! We’re so happy you enjoyed everything and can’t wait to have you back to try the rest of our tasty food! Please do say hi the next time you are in. Have a great day. Peter

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    San Diego184 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service minimal. Not what we expect from Buona Forchetta. I ordered Bolognese which I’ve had many times. Last night it tasted like some ground round mixed with tomato sauce. Very poor. Hope one of our favorite restaurants is going downhill.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Kathleen, for taking the time to share your experience. I am so sorry your time with us was not as good as it should have been. I would love the opportunity to know more about what happened and the chance to make things right. Hope to see from you soon. Peter

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  6. Dave VIP

    San Diego334 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice waiter and very nice wine and pasta - we tried sitting inside but were reminded of why we shouldn’t sit there - pretty loud / hard to talk. Next time back to the patio
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on 5 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy to hear you had a mostly amazing visit! We'll definitely find you guys the perfect spot next time. We hope to see you back soon. Peter

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  7. Monica VIP

    Mexico City104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As soon as the clock hit 5 which was the time of our reservation, we were seated. The focaccia and water came immediately which is always great. Katie ( our server was very friendly. We ordered the beet salad which was delish, which is a big portion, plenty to share between 3-4 people, if you are ordering multiple plates. The caprese salad was also very tasty the tomatoes were delicious very ripe and the dressing was very tasty as well. We then shared a Sergio pizza, the dough was chewy, soft, crispy, perfect texture and great flavor. We finished off with the panna cota, it was good and I say good because the jam on top was artificial and you could taste it, the panna cota would be better with a homemade jam, it would elevate dessert to a delicious ending to a great meal.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on 5 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy to hear you had an amazing visit! We hope to see you back soon. Peter

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  8. Walter VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The eggplant Parmesan was about as good as I’ve ever had. We had two pizzas, each were delicious. The crust is especially good. Our friends enjoyed their pasta as well. The place was packed on a Wednesday night, and our reserved table was slightly delayed, but the hostess was very nice about it.
    Buona Forchetta EncinitasResponded on 5 April 2025
    Ciao AMICI!! We are really happy about your positive experience. We always strive to offer great food, amazing service and warm hospitality. Hope to see you back soon! Peter

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  9. Doreen VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration

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  10. Lisa

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. Food here is always so good. Love coming here :)

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FAQs

Buona Forchetta Encinitas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 704-8070.

Buona Forchetta Encinitas is rated 4.6 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Buona Forchetta Encinitas

250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-3260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    at Marcheta St
  • Area
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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