Buona Sera Ristorante
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| MONDAY | : | CLOS | - | |
| TUESDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 10:00PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
Message from the Business
Born in Southern Italy, Chef Raffaele began spending time in the kitchen with his Mama at a very young age, where he learned that the only thing that makes food so special is the amount of affection you cook into it. In Italy, they use only the freshest ingredients to prepare food for the people they love.
Since moving to the United States in the early 1970s, Raffaele has earned a great reputation in the Twin Cities restaurant scene for wonderful food with a pleasant dining experience. Buona Sera is the latest of Raffaele's creations, a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes. When you walk in the door, you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a "good night".
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Top Sentiments among Buona Sera Ristorante Reviewers
Great wine list
Wonderful meal recommendations
Great italian restaurant
Excellent dishes
Creative dinner salad
Fresh Antipasti
Great flavor
Fantastic ribeye
Good steaks
Delicious Veil Marsala
Customer Reviews (18 reviews)
theloughreys
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2008Having dined at Buona Sera for several years now, I have come to expect, if not enjoy, the hustle and bustle of what is a fabulously popular little hideaway. You don't always get your table on time, but they also NEVEr... (more)
bpdiner10
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2008After reading the reviews, I was worried as I pulled up and the temp was reaching -8 degrees, I was afraid I'd be stuck waiting at the cramped door. Just the opposite. For the size of the restaurant, the lot size was fine.... (more)
bgelaw
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2007Fabulous food and service. Can be tight, but buck up. The Chef is very friendly and the wine list is great. See also, La Grolla. (more)
taank
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2007I normally don't write reviews but I want to save other people the disappointment and money associated with dining at this restaurant. I tried it twice. Both times the food was average at best but I will call it awful. I... (more)
bhend
on Citysearch Apr 06, 2007My wife and I "discovered" Buona Sera several weeks ago. An hour after our reserved time we were seated, very frustrating. Then we got the food - outstanding, and it almost made up for wait. Because the food was so great... (more)
tjm75
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2006The food is some of the best Italian in the cities. Must make reservations, as they get really busy. Prices are reasonable, and everything on the menu has been suburb. (more)
libbiepup
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2006The atmosphere is cozy and the food is delicious! It's a great date place. Because it is small and popular, you might have to wait for a table. But the wait is worth it! (more)
cheart21
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2006We waited 30 minute even with a reservation and 10 minutes at the bar just to get a wine list. One of the guests at the end of our table was constantly bumped into by the MANAGER. He at one point was almost knocked over! I... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>Drive up to this little house in the middle of a residential neighborhood, and it feels like you're arriving at the neighbors' for dinner. Inside, it's noisy and rambunctious, just like an... (more)
stevekathg
on Citysearch May 05, 2006Being of Sicilian descent and having grown up in NJ, I'm pretty picky about Italian food and pretty negative on what's available in MN. But, Bouna Sera is the real deal. My wife and I continually find ourselves craving... (more)