Buona Forchetta Newport Beach

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   Andrea

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   Really good. We will go back. Very busy. Not enough servers.
   

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   Kristyn

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The meal was delicious!! This was my first visit to the NB location and it did not disappoint! Omar took fantastic care of us and even surprised my friend with a Happy Retirement dessert! Well above and beyond and deeply appreciated!!
   

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   Fernando

   Orange County

   448 reviews

   5.0

   448 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Excellent food and service. Highly recommended.
   

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   Jann

   VIP

   Orange County

   52 reviews

   5.0

   52 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Beautiful new location, seating options inside or on a covered outdoor patio. Food portions are huge, presented with flare, tasty meal. Service was a bit slow (restaurant had a lot of open tables), not sure if it's an " Italian" thing or what but, overall it was good.
   

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   Lauren

   VIP

   Orange County

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This delightful Newport Beach Peninsula restaurant is a true gem. Their Neapolitan pizza is delicious, the crust is perfection being light and airy with some bottom crispness. The San Marzano base was so good. I’m so picky as to the pizza I eat and this was close to perfect. The restaurant is fairly new and their pizza oven has to cure a little more. I’m sure their pasta is also very good,but I’m still loving the pizza. It was a little chilly when we went or we would have sat out on their patio. It’s beautiful and does have heaters. For us we enjoyed the inside and by the way has very nice decor. Very fresh and well done.
   

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   Taylor

   Dallas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2024

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

   Everything was good as far as staff, ambiance. Food was mediocre.
   

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   Mo

   Orange County

   73 reviews

   5.0

   73 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

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

   A lively Italian trattoria with a fun quirky vibe (may the Fork be with you). My wife and I decided to try this spot based on reviews and was soooo glad we gave it a shot. The artichoke app was interesting as it was not the typical charred version. Light and vibrant is the best way to describe the taste and feel of the food. I had the ravioli in vodka sauce with scallops and was amazed by the taste of the sea and how the herbs brought this dish to life. My wife has the eggplant parm dish which was fine but not exciting. The host was warm, our server was fun and the overall team was fast. Kudos to an experience made even better by the people that work there. You should go, just go!
   

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   Fuyme

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

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

   First time visitors to this restaurant but apparently original location is out in SD Parking would appear to be the parking structure with validation but for a limited time and street parking Reservation on open table or walk in Hostess stand is located outside the entrance with a small ramp leading to it Pretty white stone exterior Indoor and outdoor dining - unsure if dog friendly space but the outdoor space was well lit and heated Open kitchen to see enclosed by glass Variety of wines and house made drinks available Vegan vegetarian GF options House made pasta, appetizers, baked items, salads and desserts Ordered the Brussels sprouts and make your bucatini pasta with guanciale and house buona forchetta sauce Our server Omar was friendly efficient approachable and explain all the things - the food runner and busser was just as friendly and personable Food came out quick Pasta was fresh, hearty, good bite, size of dish easy to share, the house sauce had a peppery cream richness but not overpowering Brussels sprouts were a favorite with the glaze and crispness The puff pastry dessert was not overly sweet with vanilla custard and fresh fruit layered / easy to share and satisfy a sweet tooth without feeling guilty Will certainly return to try other things Good spot for group outing, celebration, date night, try something new, and catch up with pals Wonderful spot, indeed!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Food is mediocre. The recommended clam linguine is So Dry like a punishment. Waiter is odd and inappropriate. Never return
   

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    doug

    VIP

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

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

    So glad to have another “real” Italian restaurant in Newport Beach. Great food, great service and great value. We will spread the word,
    

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