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Tuesday 4pm - 9pm Wednesday 4pm - 9pm Thursday 4pm - 9pm Friday 4pm - 9pm Saturday 4pm - 9pm Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Buona Terra

Name: Buona Terra
Address: 3608 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL, 60618, US
Telephone: +17732893800
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Buona Terra brings delicious Italian cuisine to the heart of Chicago. Come and visit! Opened in 2002, Buona Terra has become “the Neighborhood place”. A Presto!
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After 21 years Buona Terra has officially moved to a new location at 3608 West Irving Park Road. Located in the Irving Park neighborhood, Buona Terra strives to serve the freshest dishes in a relaxed setting. You may see a family with children early on and later a party having drinks and fun at the bar. A true family-owned and operated restaurant, you might call Buona Terra’s goal “simple excellen

ce” – a fundamental commitment to consistency, quality and value. Decorated in muted greens and warm tones, once you step in the door of Buona Terra it feels welcoming and warm. Looking for the perfect glass of wine to complete your meal? We are very proud of our exclusive wine list. We offer many different styles of wine and a substantial by the glass list. As we select our wines to be added to the list we look for flavor and how well they pair with our food. We also look for wines that may not be large production wineries but offer incredible wines that we know you will enjoy. Over the years we have made lifelong connections with family growers and winemakers. Our wine list reads like a list of our friends. We hope that you will come by and have a glass of your favorite wine from the list or try something new. Listen for the laughs, smell the delicious scents of great food, and come and join us for a dining experience that you will not soon forget.

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Buona Terra! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate Independence Day, we’d like to thank our wonderful guests, friends, and neighbors for your continued support. We hope your holiday weekend is filled with great food, laughter, family, and time to relax.

Please note that Buona Terra will be open Friday, July 3rd.

We will be closed Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, giving our hardworking team the opportunity to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.

We’ll reopen with our regular hours on Tuesday, July 7th.
Have a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July weekend! ❤️🤍💙
— Your Buona Terra Family

06/26/2026

Halibut Season Has Arrived!!

One of our favorite times of year is finally here.
Fresh halibut is back in season, and Chef Chepe is featuring this beautiful, delicate fish in a special preparation that celebrates the flavors of summer. Light, flavorful, and incredibly fresh, halibut is one of those ingredients we look forward to all year long.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or trying it for the first time, now is the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the season’s finest catches.
Available for a limited time while the season lasts.

“Come for the food, leave as a friend”

06/21/2026

Today we raise a glass to all the fathers who taught us the value of hard work, family, and gathering around a great meal.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the lessons you share, and the memories you help create.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Buona Terra. We hope your day is filled with good food, good wine, and the people you love most.

06/03/2026

Passport to Italy Begins This Week!

Our summer culinary journey through Italy starts in Tuscany, a region famous for its rustic cooking, incredible wines, and simple ingredients that shine.

This week’s Tuscan specials include:

Pizza of the Day
Costoluto Fiorentino tomatoes, rosemary, pecorino, and mozzarella

Coccoli Toscani
Traditional Tuscan fried dough served with prosciutto and creamy robiola cheese

Salsiccia e Scarole
Grilled Tuscan-style sausage with escarole and white beans

Our Passport to Italy tour will continue throughout June, July, and August, featuring new Italian regions and new specialty dishes each week.

Watch for announcements about our summer wine tastings.

And by popular demand, the famous Buona Terra Burger is back on weekends all summer long!

Join us this week and let Tuscany be your first stop on this year’s Italian adventure.

❤️ Come for the food, leave as a friend.

06/02/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Us Every Tuesday in June

At Buona Terra, we believe that good food brings people together and that every person deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Throughout the month of June, we will be donating a portion of our Tuesday evening sales to Howard Brown Health, an organization that has been providing healthcare, support, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community for decades.

Join us on Tuesday nights for dinner, share a meal with friends and family, and help us support a mission that promotes health, wellness, and equality throughout our community.

Together, we can make a difference—one meal at a time.

🌈✨

04/15/2026

Cheers to 24 years of Buona Terra!

For over two decades, we’ve shared meals, laughter, and unforgettable moments with this incredible community.

Through it all, one thing has remained at the heart of everything we do is our commitment to quality and consistency.

Now we’re looking ahead…

Join us this summer for our Passport to Italy events—more details coming, including special wine events celebrating the flavors of Italy.

The journey continues—and we can’t wait to share it with you.

04/04/2026

Wishing a very Happy Easter from your friends at Buona Terra.The restaurant will be closed Easter Sunday.

12/24/2025

From our family to yours
Wishing all of our wonderful customers a very happy holiday season—whatever you celebrate. We are so incredibly thankful for each and every one of you. May this season bring you joy, love, good health, happiness, and all the good things that make life sweet. ❤️

11/18/2025

Last night around 4 AM, Buona Terra was broken into. The thieves shattered our front door glass and exited through the back. Thankfully — and most importantly — no one was hurt and nothing was stolen.

Waking up to this kind of news is heartbreaking. Seeing our space violated like this is tough. But I want to reassure everyone that we are already cleaning up, repairing the damage, and working on additional security measures.

We will be open, and we will continue doing what we love — serving this community that has supported us for so many years.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out already. Your kindness means more than you know.

11/11/2025

My Dad was a newly minted green card holder and even more newly a finance to my mom when he was drafted in 1962. He was called up to serve in Korea. He is proud of his service and we are proud of him. Thank a vet today. Thanks Dad

Address

3608 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4pm - 9pm
Thursday	4pm - 9pm
Friday	4pm - 9pm
Saturday	4pm - 9pm
Sunday	4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+17732893800

Website

http://Buona-terra.com/

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