Buona Forchetta San Clemente

4.7 (509)

$30 and under

Italian

1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

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Buona Forchetta San Clemente

4.7

$30 and under

Italian

San Clemente

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Buona Forchetta San Clemente is an award-winning Italian Cuisine restaurant located in Orange County, offering signature wood-fired pizza in a relaxed, beach-town setting at the southern edge of OC. The wood-fired menu draws on the same Naples-trained technique recognized by Gambero Rosso and San Diego Magazine's Best Pizza, served in a warm dining room just minutes from the San Clemente Pier and the town's walkable downtown shops and cafes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 503-2842
Website
http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a business luncheon, or a private party, trust Buona Forchetta Catering to host your event! Our skilled chefs and pizzaiolos will handcraft award-winning pizzas from scratch in our golden pizza oven, built on a 1971 Volkswagen Van. Learn more: https://buonaforchettasd.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Are you planning a private event in San Diego? Buona Forchetta’s six unique locations offer various partial and full buyout options. Buona Forchetta continues to be sought out for holiday parties, corporate events, birthdays, retirements and other celebrations. Learn more: https://buonaforchettasd.com/private-events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Buona Forchetta San Clemente.

4.7

(509)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buona Forchetta San Clemente delights with its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fresh pasta" and "traditional Neapolitan pizza." The ambiance is charming, with a lovely outdoor patio. Standout dishes include the ricotta flatbread appetizer and customizable pasta. The restaurant offers a great selection of wines, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

509 Reviews

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Ally
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I went there for dinner to catch up and we had a great time. Service was lovely, food was BOMB, ambiance was chill. Parking was a bit tricky but oh well.
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Kelly
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We must have had a waitress that was new, because she hardly knew anything about the menu when we asked her questions. She also charged for a bottle of wine when I had just ordered a glass. None of this would have been all that bad, since I understand everyone makes mistakes, but to top it off the food I ordered was disgusting! My pasta was drenched in sauce, it almost looked more like a soup dish rather than a pasta dish. It was a pesto sauce so the taste was very overwhelming so much so that I was able to still taste on my breath the next day despite have brushed my teeth twice! I only was able to eat a few bites, and regret not informing our waitress of my dissatisfaction with the meal, but could tell she was struggling and didn't want to add on to her plate with all the other mishaps. On a positive note my husband did order a salad and pizza which he said were good.
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Marios Gold
Orange County15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant, great food and service. We will be be back . Highly recommend to our friends.
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Sean Gold
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on October 21, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was extremely slow and not good at all. Very disappointed that not once did the host or server mention anything about the birthday being celebrated when it was put here in open table. Food was very overpriced for the portions and did not taste that good and was quite flavorless. Along with that there was so much street noise and loud guests seated at other tables.
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Michael
Phoenix9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Caesar salad and pizza was excellent! The service was attentive. We recommend.
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Jackie
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was friendly and efficient Our overall experience was wonderful!
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cynthia
Las Vegas5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 12, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The sauces were wonderful and house salad was light and complemented our meal
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Alison
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service everyone was so nice ! Food was amazing
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gilda
Baja California Sur1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alex our server was wonderful. She was timely and guided us in our food selections. She truly understands customer service. The food was delicious! We definitely would recommend it to other diners and will be returning!
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Kevin and Laura Lee Gold
Orange County27 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming restaurant, super and friendly staff, great selection of food, all very yummy!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 503-2842
Website
http://www.buonaforchettasd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a business luncheon, or a private party, trust Buona Forchetta Catering to host your event! Our skilled chefs and pizzaiolos will handcraft award-winning pizzas from scratch in our golden pizza oven, built on a 1971 Volkswagen Van. Learn more: https://buonaforchettasd.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Are you planning a private event in San Diego? Buona Forchetta’s six unique locations offer various partial and full buyout options. Buona Forchetta continues to be sought out for holiday parties, corporate events, birthdays, retirements and other celebrations. Learn more: https://buonaforchettasd.com/private-events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Make a reservation

Buona Forchetta San Clemente

4.7

$30 and under

Italian

San Clemente

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today