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Buona Forchetta - San Marcos, San Marcos, CA

Buona Forchetta - San Marcos

4.4
4.4
462 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Buona Forchetta San Marcos, our fifth location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in San Marcos’ North City; a cosmopolitan center, that sparks a strong sense of place and pride among the people who call it home. This location boasts beautiful indoor seating, built for comfort with a luxurious touch, as well as a large, shaded patio. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrée dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo bringing yet another Italian eatery to life for North County residents and visitor

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue 11:30 am–2:45 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–5:30 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (442) 515-3147
  • Website
    https://buonaforchettasd.com/san-marcos/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Forchetta in San Marcos offers a cozy atmosphere with "excellent gluten-free options" and "tasty food". While the service can be hit or miss, the staff is often described as "friendly and attentive". The "Millefoglie Della Nonna dessert is divine", and the pizzas are flavorful, though some diners find the noise level high.

462 Reviews

  1. Jeff

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We've enjoyed the Liberty Station location, felt like the food was better at Liberty Station pizza was crust overall was better. The service at this location was fair at best vs above average to wonderful service at Liberty Station. This location also lacked the ambience of Liberty Station. If you've not been to Forchetta, I still highly recommend just head down to Liberty Station, I've not been to the other locations in SD so can't compare those to this experience.

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  2. David

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent n paid enough attention to us…overall it was a good even inning. G to return here.

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  3. Joseph

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experiences, one of favorites.

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  4. Madison

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went for a birthday dinner and informed the restaurant ahead of time. The host and server did not say happy birthday or offer any kind of birthday dessert. Not a great experience for a birthday dinner.

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  5. Wendy

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience with excellent, attentive service and delicious food. Kudos to Sergio, Alejandra, Dario, the chefs and servers, and the young man at the check-in desk. Portions were generous, fairly priced, and desserts were heavenly. Highly recommended.

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  6. Yama

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great experience, will definitely go back.

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  7. Lori

    VIP

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great locals place. Easy location and friendly. The pizzas and beet salad are always good. Lamp chop special wasn’t the best we have had.

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  8. Aixa

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very kind but the food is just mediocre. Parking is not easy.

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  9. Debbie

    VIP

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a great find. Great menu, selection, good food, and nice ambience.. will definitely come back here.

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  10. dave

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Only negative was sitting by the table by the hostess counter. Chairs too low for the table and front door was constantly left open by patrons leaving.

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Buona Forchetta - San Marcos is rated 4.4 stars by 462 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Buona Forchetta - San Marcos

250 N City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078-4409

Additional information

  • Area
    San Marcos
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue 11:30 am–2:45 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–5:30 pm Lunch/Dinner Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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