Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Buona Ristorante
We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride, one dish at a time
The Buona Family
We serve a nice Selection of Wine & Beer
Please Select A Menu Above
Choose from the Lunch Specials or the Menu
Menu
🌿 Vegetarian
Antipasti
🌿 Bruschetta
10Toasted homemade bread, EVOO, chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, oregano, balsamic glaze.
Brussels Sprouts
11Flash-fried sprouts and cherry tomatoes with crispy pancetta, goat cheese, clover honey, balsamic glaze.
Calamari Fritti
15Semolina dusted crispy calamari, strips of zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, hot cherry peppers. Side of pomodo sauce.
Garlic Shrimp
15Eight jumbo Gulf shrimp baked in a garlic herb butter with cherry tomatoes. Served with crostini.
Cozze
14PEI mussels with cherry tomatoes in a white wine/garlic/shallots/butter/lemon broth.
🌿 Mozzarella Mezzaluna
10Half moon mozzarella lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Side of pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Truffle Fries
7With grated Parmigiano, garlic, pepper, oregano, truffle oil, shaved Pecorino Romano.
Wings
141lb of fresh jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce:
Garlic Parmigiano, Blackened, BBQ, Buffalo Hot, Mild or Naked.
Soup & Salads
- Served with homemade bread and our signature dip.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp7 / Salmon9
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
6Fresh made per order with white beans, pancetta, pasta, celery, carrots, onions.
Antipasto Salad
16Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Genoa salami, pancetta, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, gardinera, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
🌿 Buona Salad
11Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, shredded mozzarella, seasoned croutons, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar
9Crisp romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Caesar dressing, shaved Pecorino Romano.
🌿 Caprese
10Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, EVOO, balsamic glaze.
Casalinga Salad
14Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta, goat cheese, walnuts, dried tart cherries, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
Entrees
Gluten Free Penne 2
- All Entrees are served with homemade bread and our signature dip.
Add a side Buonaor Caesarsalad to any entree for only 5
Mare E’ Terra
Saffron Risotto Pescatora
30Jumbo Gulf shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari in a spicy pomodoro sauce. Served with Arborio Saffron risotto.
Salmon
278oz Wild Atlantic salmon filet with caper Beurre Blanc sauce. Served with Arborio Saffron risotto and sauteed broccolini.
Shrimp Risotto
24Creamy Parmigiano risotto, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes with garlic/shallots rosé sauce and Pecorino Romano.
Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp
30Five large lobster stuffed ravioli topped with five jumbo Gulf shrimp, Lemon Beurre Blanc sauce and chopped bell peppers.
🌿 Ravioli alla Vodka
20Four cheese (mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, Asiago) filled ravioli, with cherry tomatoes in a classic rosé vodka sauce. Garnished with shaved Pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
Short Rib Ravioli
29Topped with crispy pancetta, wild mushrooms and brown butter cream sauce.
Osso Buco alla Milanese
32Pork shank braised in a red wine, rosemary demi-glace. Served with Arborio Saffron risotto and sauteed broccolini.
🌿 Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
19Flavorful wide egg pasta ribbons with wild mushrooms in a porcini mushroom/port wine/ cream sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9Pasta Rustica
19Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9
Classic Favorites
Cacio e Pepe
18Linguini, cracked pepper, crispy pancetta, fried cherry tomatoes with basil infused Pecorino Romano butter cream sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9Gnocchi al Pesto
20Small potato dumplings sauteed in basil pesto cream sauce, topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy prosciutto.
Chicken Breast Cutlet Piccata
21Semolina dusted, pan seared with a creamy lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
Veal Scallopini Piccata
25Semolina dusted, pan seared with a creamy lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
Salmon Piccata
25Semolina dusted, pan seared with a creamy lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
Bolognese
21Rigatoni, ground sirloin, crispy pancetta, ricotta, grated Parmigiano, rosé sauce. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped riccotta.
Lasagna
21Homemade oven baked layered pasta, seasoned ground sirloin, mozzarela, ricotta, basil, pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Eggplant Parmigiana
19Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Chicken Breast Cutlet Parmigiana
21Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Veal Scallopini Parmigiana
25Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
🌿 Fettuccine Alfredo
16Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich creamy garlic Parmigiano sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
12Our slow simmered pomodoro sauce over spaghettini. Garnished with fresh basil and shaved Pecorino Romano.
Add (3) Meatballs8 / (2) Sausages 8 / Meatsauce 8
Sides
🌿 Extra bread and our signature dip
2.5🌿 Arborio Saffron Risotto
9🌿 Broccolini
6with EVOO, garlic, balsamic glaze.
🌿 Sautéed Vegetables
6with EVOO, garlic.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
9Meatballs (3) or Italian sausage (2)
8
From The Pizza Oven
🌿 Garlic Knots
9Pizza dough knots tossed in EVOO, Parmigiano, garlic, oregano, parsley. Side of pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Garlic Cheese Bread
8Homemade bread topped with EVOO, fresh garlic, mozzarella and Parmigiano. Side of pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Calzone
14Folded pizza crust filled with ricotta and mozzarella. Side of pomodoro sauce.
Stromboli
16Turnover pizza crust with pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella. Side of pomodoro sauce.
Pizza
Size: 12” or 16”
- 12” Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust 3
Signature
17 / 23fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, pancetta, mushrooms, bell peppers.
Diana
16 / 22fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, bell peppers, mushrooms.
Meat Lovers
17 / 23fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Genoa salami, pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, ham.
Nonna
14 / 20mozzarella, garlic, spirals of fresh pomodoro and basil pesto.
Salsiccia
15 / 21fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions.
Hawaiian
14 / 20fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, ham, pineapple.
🌿 Veggie
16 / 22fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, broccolini, onions.
🌿 Margherita
15 / 21fresh pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO.
🌿 Goat Cheese
15 / 21fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
🌿 Quattro Formaggi
16 / 22olive tapenade, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, goat cheese, fresh basil.
🌿 Bianca
15 / 21EVOO, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, mushrooms.
🌿 Cheese
13 / 17fresh pomodoro, mozzarella.
Extra Cheese
3 / 4Mozzarella, Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Goat cheese,
Additional toppings
2 / 3Bacon, Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Pancetta, Pepperoni, Meatball, Sausage, Ham, Anchovies, 🌿 Kalamata Olives, Olive Tapenade, Broccolini, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Bell Peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, Pepperoncini, Tomatoes, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Pineapple.
Kids Menu
(10 AND UNDER)
🌿 Cheese Pizza
8pomodoro, mozzarella.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
8Add Meatball 3
🌿 French Fries
4🌿 Fettuccini Alfredo
9Add Chicken 5 / Shrimp 7
Beverages
San Pellegrino
5Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
Saratoga
6Spring Water
Ice Tea, Pepsi Fountain Drinks
3
Caffe E’ Dolci
Dine-In Only
Limoncello Liqueur
3Liqueur-The famous after dinner “digestivo”. An Italian intense lemon liqueur, served chilled
Lavazza Espresso
3Single 3 / Double 4
Lavazza Coffee
2.5Hot Tea
2.5Homemade Tiramisu
8Espresso and coffee liqueur dipped ladyfingers with mascarpone sweet cream. Garnished with whip cream, a pizzelle cookie and cocoa powder
Homemade Panna Cotta
8Pure vanilla bean infused creamy custard. Topped with berry compote or caramel drizzle
Chocolate Lover’s Cake
9Chocolate mousse between two layers of dark, moist, chocolate drenched chocolate cake. Garnished with caramel drizzle, whip cream and a pizzelle cookie
Cannoli
10Two cannoli shells, filled per order with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Garnished with whip cream, chocholate drizzle and cocoa powder
Limoncello Cake
8Lemon infused sponge cake topped with white chocolate curls and layered with mascarpone curd. Topped with berry compote, whip cream and a pizzelle cookie
- 🌿 Vegetarian
- No Substitutions Please
- 20% gratuities added to parties of 6 or more
Lunch Specials
Served from 11:30am to 4:30pm
Panini
- On our homemade bread made fresh daily. Served with French Fries.
Substitude Fries for a side Buonaor Caesarsalad for only 3
Baronessa
12Pan seared fresh chicken breast, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce.
Chicken Caprese
12Pan seared fresh chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil with balsamic glaze.
Chicken or Meatball Parmigiano
12With mozzarella, Parmigiano and pomodoro sauce.
Veal Parmigiano
15With mozzarella, Parmigiano and pomodoro sauce.
Italian Combo
13Prosciutto, Genoa salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, pepperoncini, onion, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette.
Entrees
- Substitude Gluten Free Penne2
🌿 Vegetarian
- All Entrees are served with homemade bread and our signature dip.
Add a side Buonaor Caesarsalad to any entree for only 5
Pasta Rustica
14Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9Shrimp Risotto
17Creamy Parmigiano risotto, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes with garlic/shallots rosé sauce, Pecorino Romano.
Bolognese
15Rigatoni, ground sirloin, crispy pancetta, ricotta, grated Parmigiano, rosé sauce. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped riccotta.
🌿 Fettuccini Alfredo
12Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich creamy delicious garlic Parmigiano sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 9🌿 Ravioli alla Vodka
14Four cheese (mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, Asiago) filled ravioli, with cherry tomatoes in a classic rosé vodka sauce. Garnished with shaved Pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
Gnocchi al Pesto
15Small potato dumplings sauteed in basil pesto cream sauce, toasted pine nuts, crispy prosciutto.
🌿 Eggplant Parmigiana
14Lightly breaded slices of eggplant with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, ricotta, pomodoro sauce, fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
10Our slow simmered pomodoro sauce over spaghettini. Garnished with fresh basil and shaved Pecorino Romano.
Add a Meatball/ a Sausage/ Meatsauce 3
Catering Menu
Please order 48 hours in advance
ADD TO ANY ORDER: Freshly baked housemade Italian bread
& Focaccia with our signature dip $20
Antipasti
Approximately 10 Servings
🌿 Bruschetta
$40Toasted homemade bread, EVOO, chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh mozzarella, oregano.
🌿 Garlic Knots
$28Pizza dough knots tossed in EVOO, Parmigiano, garlic, oregano, parsley. Side of pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Garlic Cheese Bread
$35Homemade bread topped with EVOO, fresh garlic, mozzarella and Parmigiano. Side of pomodoro sauce.
Brussels Sprouts
$40Flash-fried sprouts and cherry tomatoes with crispy pancetta, goat cheese, clover honey and balsamic glaze.
Cozze
$45PEI mussels with cherry tomatoes in a white wine/garlic/shallots/butter/lemon broth.
Wings
$50(30)Fresh jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce: Garlic Parmigiano, Blackened, BBQ, Buffalo Hot, Mild or Naked. Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing on the side.
Salads
Approximately 10 Servings
- Add (48 oz) Chicken$45 / (30) Shrimp$55 to any salad.
Antipasto Salad
$54Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Genoa salami, pancetta, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, gardinera, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
🌿 Buona Salad
$44Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, shredded mozzarella, focaccia croutons, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar
$40Crisp romaine lettuce, focaccia croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Caesar dressing.
🌿 Caprese
$40Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, EVOO, balsamic glaze.
Casalinga Salad
$48Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta, goat cheese, walnuts, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
Entrees
Approximately 10 Servings
- (48 oz) Gluten Free Penneadd $10
Pasta Rustica
$55Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add (48 oz) Chicken$45 / (30) Shrimp$55Shrimp Scampi
$90(30) Sautéed jumbo shrimp, spinach and cherry tomatoes/white wine/garlic/shallots/butter/lemon broth over linguini.
Shrimp Risotto
$90(30) Creamy Parmigiano risotto, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes with garlic/shallots rosé sauce, Pecorino Romano.
🌿 Fettuccine Alfredo
$45Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich creamy delicious garlic Parmegiano sauce.
Add (48 oz) Chicken$45 / (30) Shrimp$55Bolognese
$65Rigatoni, ground sirloin, crispy pancetta, ricotta, grated Parmigiano, rosé sauce. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped riccotta.
🌿 Ravioli alla Vodka
$65(30) Four cheese (mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, Asiago) filled ravioli, with cherry tomatoes in a classic rosé vodka sauce. Garnished with shaved Pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
Lasagna
$65Homemade oven baked layered pasta, seasoned ground sirloin, mozzarela, ricotta, basil, pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Eggplant Parmigiana
$65Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Chicken Breast Cutlet Parmigiana
$65(48 oz) Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Veal Scallopini Parmigiana
$100(10) Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Piccata
$65Semolina dusted, pan seared Chicken Breast Cutlet with a lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
$35Spaghettini and shaved Pecorino Romano. Served with a side of housemade pomodoro sauce.
Add Meatball / Sausage $3 (each)🌿 Stuffed Shells
$55(24) Oven baked housemade pasta shells topped with a mixture of melted mozzarella/ricotta/spinach. Served with a side of housemade pomodoro sauce.
Pizza
12” or 16”
- ORDER 10 OR MORE TO RECEIVE 10% OFF
- 12” Gluten Free Cauliflower CrustAdd $3.25
Signature
$16 / 22fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, pancetta, mushrooms, bell peppers.
🌿 Margherita
$14 / 20fresh pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, EVOO.
Meat Lovers
$16 / 22fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Genoa salami, pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, ham.
Nonna
$14 / 20mozzarella, pancetta, garlic, spirals of fresh pomodoro and basil pesto.
Salsiccia
$14 / 20fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions.
🌿 Veggie
$15 / 21fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, broccolini, onions.
Diana
$15 / 21fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, bell peppers, mushrooms.
🌿 Goat Cheese
$14 / 20fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Buffalo
$14 / 20ranch, mozzarella, chicken Parm, Gorgonzola crumbles, Buffalo sauce.
🌿 Bianca
$14 / 20EVOO, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, mushrooms.
Hawaiian
$13 / 19fresh pomodoro, mozzarella, ham, pineapple.
🌿 Cheese
$12 / 16fresh pomodoro, mozzarella.
Extra Cheese
$2.5 / 3.5Mozzarella, fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Goat cheese, Gorgonzola.
Additional Toppings
1.49 / 2.49Bacon, Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Pancetta, Pepperoni, Meatball, Sausage, Ham, Anchovies, 🌿 Kalamata Olives, Broccolini, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Bell Peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, Pepperoncini, Tomatoes, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Pineapple.
Desserts
Mini Cannolis (24)
$50Tray of Homemade Tiramisu
$50(serves 12)
Beverages
San Pelegrino
$5Italian Sparkling Mineral Water.
Saratoga
$5Spring Water.
- 🌿 Vegetarian
- Buona Ristorante offers fast and reliable delivery and self pick up between 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
- We cater your parties, events and special occasions.
48 hours notice required
- Please email us at [email protected] for questions about your catering needs.
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Delivery / Catering
- Buona Ristorante offers fast and reliable delivery within a five mile radius.
- We cater your parties, events and special occasions.
Please call us at 727-360-7970 or email [email protected] to discuss your catering needs.



Our Story
Buona Ristorante opened its doors on January 8, 2008 on the beautiful St Pete Beach, FL. Since then, it has evolved into a very popular spot with locals and visitors alike.


In March of 2017, Diane and Marco Angelo recognized the potential of this little gem, and became its new owners. Faithful to our motto: “We prepare our homemade Italian favorites with care and pride”, we serve fresh homemade Italian dishes, tasty pizzas, great salads, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts. The combination of high quality food and attentive service in a clean and comfortable environment, transforms many of our first time guests into loyal customers for life.
When you visit us for the first time, check out our back patio, it faces a small marina on the intracoastal Boca Ciega Bay where you can enjoy some great food and a bottle of wine in a very relaxing atmosphere.
Diane and Marco are always involved in the daily operations and they are never too far to listen to your wants, your needs or your suggestions.
Please stop by and introduce yourself. We’d love to meet you.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
- Sunday - Thursday11:30 am to 9:30 pm
- Friday - Saturday11:30 am to 10:00 pm