Buona Sera
$$$ • Italian, Wine Bars, Vegetarian
Hours:
50 Maple Ave, Red Bank
(732) 530-5858
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 1:30AM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 12:30AM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 11PM |
Buona Sera is a special ristorante known for its delicious Italian cuisine and family-friendly atmosphere. The place is perfect for a fine meal before a show or celebrating an event. Portions are generous, and the food and drinks are often praised as outstanding. The service is attentive and friendly, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Guests can enjoy dishes like stuffed meatballs, fried calamari, spicy penne vodka, veal chop paillard, lobster mac and cheese, and sautéed mushrooms and onions. The presentation of the food is impressive, and the staff, including the attentive waiter and owner, ensure guests feel comfortable and well taken care of. Many visitors appreciate returning here, especially for special occasions or when attending events at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Some guests find the salads quite large, which can be a challenge when combined with the already big entrees. The restaurant offers special dishes like the summer lobster special, with 5 lbs of lobster for $80, which many find delicious and sweet. The sides, such as French fries and onion rings, are often piping hot and tasty. The wait staff are excellent at their job and enjoyable to interact with. Guests have also recommended trying the cannoli cake for dessert. Overall, Buona Sera remains a favorite for its tasty food, welcoming atmosphere, and great service. However, some visitors noted that the noise level can be high, making it difficult to hear conversations at times.