Food was excellent. Large portions. We ordered the stuffed meatball & bruschetta pomodoro for apps. 2 of us had the special Chicken Rolletini which was huge and the chicjen was so tender. My husband had the pork Osso Bucco & other guest had Ckn Parm. Desert I had the Creme Brulee. I will say it was crowded so the noise level was high. We actually had to shout to talk but would definitely go back again.
Great experience at Buona Sera, with excellent Italian food and a fun atmosphere. They can create nearly anything you would like and the service is always attentive. Looking forward to going back soon.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted by a charming host until I paid the check by a very attentive wait server, I was very pleased . I would definitely go back and would recommend. Their food is very good, and the service is also very good !
Sal Barnetti
Great atmosphere ? had fun danced all night with some great people
Rubydee
Overall everything was good but I can't say exceptional Would we go back yes My son had the filet and it was cooked to perfection I had the lobster ravioli with seafood but the seafood was one scallop and two small shrimps and the sauce was ok My other half had the veal chop parm and it's the first time he got a piece he couldn't chew Dessert was good
Joe DiGuglielmo
I have never seen such a buzz about a restaurant like this before. Six people in the last two weeks have raved about this place. Granted one was my nephew, one was an old race buddy and one was my daughters best friend. Today at my sons doctors appointment the doctor told him how fantastic this place was. All had the same opinion, best food in the state. It’s my birthday this weekend and going to try to get a reservation. Excited as I’m a foodie. Can’t wait to get my tastebuds blown away
Frank Barbuscia
Attended a engagement party there.Parking: Host paid for Valet
Fantastic service. Great staff, and everything on the menu is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Ratner
Delicious food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino, Stuffed Meatball
Kimberly Garofalo
Below average and I'm not sure why people rate otherwise. Completely bland and flavorless. Service is awesome and atmosphere is super cute. We had a stuffed meatball appetizer and it was basically a meatloaf with cheese inside covered in garlic. Stuffed rigatoni was great. Bolognese with gnocchi came out like a soup. So watery and just had no flavor. Like they dont cook with spices? Luckily they took it off the bill. Short rib special was a disservice to short rib and insulting. Such a wonderful cut of meat just drenched in sauce and like slop. Will not be returning. A cute place to sit at the bar but overall just not the vibe and better places in Red Bank to dine. Mid to low quality catering/ cafeteria food.
We had a table upstairs, it was fairly quiet, service was quick, friendly, food was phenomenal, lobster ravioli and chicken Rossini. Highly recommend. Perfect location to see a show.
Maria Luciano
The best restaurant in Red Bank. We celebrated my grand daughter’s birthday. Our server Terry went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience . Food was fabulous as usual
bsjinx121
Every time we dine at Buona Sera we enjoy excellent food and service. We are never disappointed. Even on a busy night like the one we just experienced, everything makes us look forward to the next time . They just do it right!
trishia dee
I'm not sure how I feel about this restaurant. I had called to make a reservation and was told all I could get was 4:00pm although I wanted a much later time I took this. We get there and order our food our waiter was very nice during this time and it tasted fine. Weirdly tho all the wait staff was just lined up standing behind our table watching us which was a little uncomfortable.. So we finish our food and it gets wrapped up but then noone gives us a check or even checks on us for like 25 mins so we just sat there waiting for the check. finally we get it and leave and as we are leaving (it's about 5:30 now) they let a group of 5 just walk in no reservation and this was kinda annoying considering I was told nothing after 4... also my friend got bad food poisoning later this night and while I can't say for sure it was from here we didn't eat anything else this night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Rolando Buchillon
Great place to go before seeing a show at Count Basie, has a great
Food was excellent. Large portions. We ordered the stuffed meatball & bruschetta pomodoro for apps. 2 of us had the special Chicken Rolletini which was huge and the chicjen was so tender. My husband had the pork Osso Bucco & other guest had Ckn Parm. Desert I had the Creme Brulee. I will say it was crowded so the noise level was high. We actually had to shout to talk but would definitely go back again.
Great experience at Buona Sera, with excellent Italian food and a fun atmosphere. They can create nearly anything you would like and the service is always attentive. Looking forward to going back soon.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted by a charming host until I paid the check by a very attentive wait server, I was very pleased . I would definitely go back and would recommend. Their food is very good, and the service is also very good !
Great atmosphere ? had fun danced all night with some great people
Overall everything was good but I can't say exceptional Would we go back yes My son had the filet and it was cooked to perfection I had the lobster ravioli with seafood but the seafood was one scallop and two small shrimps and the sauce was ok My other half had the veal chop parm and it's the first time he got a piece he couldn't chew Dessert was good
I have never seen such a buzz about a restaurant like this before. Six people in the last two weeks have raved about this place. Granted one was my nephew, one was an old race buddy and one was my daughters best friend. Today at my sons doctors appointment the doctor told him how fantastic this place was. All had the same opinion, best food in the state. It’s my birthday this weekend and going to try to get a reservation. Excited as I’m a foodie. Can’t wait to get my tastebuds blown away
Attended a engagement party there.Parking: Host paid for Valet
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Rollatini, Clams Casino, Stuffed Rigatoni, Antipasto
Fantastic service. Great staff, and everything on the menu is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Branzino, Stuffed Meatball
Below average and I'm not sure why people rate otherwise. Completely bland and flavorless. Service is awesome and atmosphere is super cute. We had a stuffed meatball appetizer and it was basically a meatloaf with cheese inside covered in garlic. Stuffed rigatoni was great. Bolognese with gnocchi came out like a soup. So watery and just had no flavor. Like they dont cook with spices? Luckily they took it off the bill. Short rib special was a disservice to short rib and insulting. Such a wonderful cut of meat just drenched in sauce and like slop. Will not be returning. A cute place to sit at the bar but overall just not the vibe and better places in Red Bank to dine. Mid to low quality catering/ cafeteria food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Rigatoni
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a table upstairs, it was fairly quiet, service was quick, friendly, food was phenomenal, lobster ravioli and chicken Rossini. Highly recommend. Perfect location to see a show.
The best restaurant in Red Bank. We celebrated my grand daughter’s birthday. Our server Terry went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience . Food was fabulous as usual
Every time we dine at Buona Sera we enjoy excellent food and service. We are never disappointed. Even on a busy night like the one we just experienced, everything makes us look forward to the next time . They just do it right!
I'm not sure how I feel about this restaurant. I had called to make a reservation and was told all I could get was 4:00pm although I wanted a much later time I took this. We get there and order our food our waiter was very nice during this time and it tasted fine. Weirdly tho all the wait staff was just lined up standing behind our table watching us which was a little uncomfortable.. So we finish our food and it gets wrapped up but then noone gives us a check or even checks on us for like 25 mins so we just sat there waiting for the check. finally we get it and leave and as we are leaving (it's about 5:30 now) they let a group of 5 just walk in no reservation and this was kinda annoying considering I was told nothing after 4... also my friend got bad food poisoning later this night and while I can't say for sure it was from here we didn't eat anything else this night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great place to go before seeing a show at Count Basie, has a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Rigatoni