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Food - Garage Buona Forchetta, Coronado, CA

Garage Buona Forchetta

4.6 (1401)
$30 and under
Italian
1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-3414

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Garage Buona Forchetta

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Coronado

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
Garage Buona Forchetta is an award-winning Italian Cuisine restaurant on Coronado Island in San Diego, bringing the brand's wood-fired pizza tradition to one of the area's most charming seaside communities. The dining room and patio offer a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere with Italian warmth, just minutes from the Hotel del Coronado and the boutiques and cafes lining Orange Avenue. The wood-fired Neapolitan pizza served here has earned the Buona Forchetta brand recognition from Gambero Rosso and a place among San Diego Magazine's Best Pizza, paired with an easy, relaxing feel that makes it a favorite for visitors and locals alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner between C Avenue and Tenth street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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    If you’re in San Diego you have to go to Buona Forchetta! This was their Garage location in Coronado. The food here was absolutely amazing, from their burrata salad, to wood fire pizza and tiramisu! @garagebuonaforchetta They even have an Italian Market to grab some snacks and wine. Save this for the next time you’re visiting San Diego! . . . . . #food #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #foodstagram #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #nycfoodie #njfoodie #travel #newjersey #northjersey #nyc #newyorkcity #njeats #nyceats #reels #pharmacist #foodporn #globaleats #traveltheworld #sandiego #sandiegofood #sandiegoeats #buonaforchetta #cali #california #coronado #coronadobeach

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    comedinewithchar

    @garagebuonaforchetta -Focaccia Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt, Garlic -Le Fritte (Fried Pizza) Marinara, mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto di parma -Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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4.6

4.6
(1401)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

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Garage Buona Forchetta in Coronado offers "great food and service" with a "fun atmosphere" ideal for both casual and family dining. Known for its "amazing pizza" and "authentic Italian" dishes, the restaurant boasts accommodating staff and a unique garage vibe. Patrons appreciate the "wonderful food" and lively ambiance.
1,401 Reviews
  1. belinda Gold

    Central Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service was great. Loved the Halloween Decorations.

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  2. Marion Gold

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    530 reservation on a Friday evening. I was dining with my five year-old granddaughter. We requested outside and shown to a small table in the middle of the outdoor seating area. After some negotiating, they were able to move us to something comparable away from the entrance to the outdoor tent. All was good after that! We had pepperoni pizza and penne pasta with marinara and both were delicious. Then we shared strawberry gelato, which was really amazing! Our way to recommended the Super Tuscan for me, which was delicious. Overall a great evening!

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  3. Anne

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for chill date night or family stuff. Not fine dining. But fun atmosphere

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  4. Kirk

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Food, Service, and Wine Selection. Artichoke dish superb! Broccolini pizza superb!

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  5. Marion Gold

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Halloween decorations, and the food was even better!

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  6. Darrell Gold

    San Francisco45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent as always but half our entrees delivered over 10 minutes late. A they were the pizza’s which take about 3 minutes in the wood fired grill. Service was a step slow all night. We’ll be back, but this will be the final time if service is bad.

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  7. Paola

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza night was an amazing chance to try some of the pizzas I would have never tried. Delicious!!

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  8. David

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, amazing food and amazing staff. We had our pups with us and they were very accommodating and sweet to them as well.

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  9. Christine Gold

    Denver68 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very casual. Very noisy. Not the place for quiet conversation. Rustic funky ambience. Come as you are- t-shirt and shorts just fine. Friendly competent staff. We enjoyed the spinach salad with added prosciutto and the white pizza with potato and sausage. Dessert was great —millefoglia — quite delicious. With 2 glasses of wine bill was $81, which we thought was reasonable. As visitors from Colorado, we were happy with this recommendation from a local.

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  10. Stewart Gold

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter forgot our ice teas… we never got, but was never charged.. waiters get complacent and forget to “listen”.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner between C Avenue and Tenth street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Sunday afternoons are a lovely time to visit, one guest found parking easy and enjoyed a relaxed lunch at the Garage.

Portions at Garage Buona Forchetta tend to be generous, guests note large servings like the focaccia, big antipasti, and a charcuterie listed for two that can easily serve four.

Yes, Garage Buona Forchetta is frequently enjoyed for date nights, with patio seating and a warm, cozy atmosphere many guests call perfect for a romantic evening.

Garage Buona Forchetta fills up at peak times, guests frequently report waits and a packed dining room, while some lunch visits can be pleasantly quiet with very few patrons.

Yes, Garage Buona Forchetta offers outdoor options: the dining room is paired with a patio and a covered backyard patio, both enjoyed by guests for al fresco meals.

Yes, reviewers reference other Buona Forchetta locations, noting visits to spots such as Liberty Station and the South Park location.

Garage Buona Forchetta feels like a warm, converted‑garage Italian spot, wood‑fired pizza, a relaxed dining room and patio, occasional live music, and glimpses of the kitchen through a glass partition.

Dogs are a familiar sight here, guests describe the restaurant as very dog friendly and note staff being kind to dogs, especially around the outdoor seating.

Business casual is the guide at Garage Buona Forchetta, aim for neat, polished but comfortable attire rather than anything formal.

Yes, Garage Buona Forchetta is family‑friendly: guests describe a casual, kid‑friendly vibe and servers who are attentive to children’s needs, even checking with parents before giving glassware to little ones.

Guests report a welcoming attitude toward dogs, one reviewer called the Coronado Garage “soooo dog friendly, ” noting hostesses were kind to their dog.

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Garage Buona Forchetta

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Coronado

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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