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 mozzarella, oregano.
Brussels Sprouts
10Flash-fried sprouts and cherry tomatoes with crispy pancetta, goat cheese, clover honey and balsamic glaze.
Calamari Fritti
14Semolina dusted crispy calamari with strips of zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, hot cherry peppers. Side of pomodo sauce.
Cozze
12PEI 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 Oil Fries
7With grated Parmigiano, garlic, pepper, oregano, truffle oil.
Wings
13.51lb 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 / Salmon8
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
5Fresh made per order with white beans, pancetta, pasta, celery, carrots, onions.
Antipasto Salad
15Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Genoa salami, pancetta, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, gardinera, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
🌿 Buona Salad
10Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, shredded mozzarella, focaccia croutons, EVOO balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar
9Crisp romaine lettuce, focaccia croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Caesar dressing.
🌿 Caprese
9Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, EVOO, balsamic glaze.
Casalinga Salad
12Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta, goat cheese, walnuts, 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 4.5
Mare E’ Terra
Cacio e Pepe
17Linguini, cracked pepper, crispy pancetta, fried cherry tomatoes with basil infused Pecorino Romano butter cream sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 8Salmon
23Wild Atlantic salmon filet with Champagne vinegar Beurre Blanc/caper sauce. Served with sauteed broccolini and risotto alla Caprese.
Frutti di Mare
25Jumbo Gulf shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari & cherry tomatoes with white wine/garlic/shallots/butter/lemon broth over linguini.
Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp
28Five large lobster stuffed ravioli topped with jumbo Gulf shrimp, Lemon Beurre Blanc sauce and chopped bell peppers.
Pasta Rustica
18Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 8Shrimp Scampi
21Sautéed jumbo shrimp, spinach and cherry tomatoes/white wine/garlic/shallots/butter/lemon broth over linguini.
Shrimp Risotto
21Creamy Parmigiano risotto, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes with garlic/shallots rosé sauce, Pecorino Romano.
Classic Favorites
🌿 Fettuccine Alfredo
16Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich creamy delicious garlic Parmegiano sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 8Bolognese
20Rigatoni, ground sirloin, crispy pancetta, ricotta, grated Parmigiano, rosé sauce. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped riccotta.
🌿 Ravioli alla Vodka
19Four 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
19Homemade oven baked layered pasta, seasoned ground sirloin, mozzarela, ricotta, basil, pomodoro sauce.
🌿 Eggplant Parmigiana
18Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Chicken Breast Cutlet Parmigiana
20Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Veal Scallopini Parmigiana
22Lightly breaded with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
Chicken Breast Cutlet Piccata
20Semolina dusted, pan seared with a lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
Veal Scallopini Piccata
22Semolina dusted, pan seared with a lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
Salmon Piccata
22Semolina dusted, pan seared with a lemon/butter/white wine/caper sauce. Served with spaghettini.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
12Our slow simmered pomodoro sauce over spaghettini. Garnished with fresh basil and shaved Pecorino Romano.
Add (2) Meatballs6 / (2) Sausages 6 / Meatsauce 6
Sides
🌿 Extra bread and our signature dip
2.5🌿 Risotto alla Caprese
9risotto with fresh mozzarella, grilled cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO.
🌿 Broccolini
6with EVOO, garlic, balsamic glaze.
🌿 Sautéed Vegetables
6with EVOO, garlic.
🌿 Pasta Pomodoro
8Meatballs (2) or Italian sausage (2)
8
From The Pizza Oven
🌿 Garlic Knots
7Pizza 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
13Folded pizza crust filled with ricotta and mozzarella. Side of pomodoro sauce.
Stromboli
15Turnover pizza crust with pepperoni, sausage, ham, mozzarella. Side of pomodoro sauce.
Pizza
Size: 12” or 16”
- 12” Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust 2.5
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
1.75 / 2.75Bacon, 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.
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
4Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
Saratoga
4.5Spring Water
Ice Tea, Pepsi Fountain Drinks
3
Caffe E’ Dolci
Dine-In Only
Limoncello Liqueur
3The 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 chantilly cream, pizzelle cookie and cocoa dust
Galaxy Chocolate Cake
9Rich caramel sauce, fluffy chocolate cream cheese with medium-dark chocolate. Topped with chocolate ganache, chantilly cream and pizzelle cookie
Cannoli
10Two cannoli shells, filled per order with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Garnished with chantilly cream and cocoa dust
Limoncello Cake
8Lemon infused sponge cake layered with mascarpone and topped with white chocolate curls. Topped with blueberry compote, chantilly cream and 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
11Pan seared fresh chicken breast, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce.
Chicken Caprese
11Pan seared fresh chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil with balsamic glaze.
Chicken or Meatball Parmigiano
10With mozzarella, Parmigiano and pomodoro sauce.
Veal Parmigiano
12With mozzarella, Parmigiano and pomodoro sauce.
Italian Combo
12Thinly sliced pancetta, prosciutto, Genoa salami, mozzarella, pepperoncini, onion, mixed greens and 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 4.5
Pasta Rustica
14Linguini tossed with light rosé cream sauce, crispy pancetta, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 8Shrimp Risotto
15Creamy Parmigiano risotto, jumbo Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes with garlic/shallots rosé sauce and Pecorino Romano.
🌿 Fettuccini Alfredo
12Fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich creamy delicious garlic Parmigiano sauce.
Add Chicken5 / Shrimp 7 / Salmon 8Bolognese
14Rigatoni, ground sirloin, crispy pancetta, ricotta, grated Parmigiano, rosé sauce. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped riccotta.
🌿 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.
🌿 Eggplant Parmigiana
13Lightly breaded slices of eggplant with Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and fresh basil. Served with spaghettini.
🌿 Spaghettini Pomodoro
10Our slow simmered pomodoro sauce over spaghetinni. 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