My family and I went around noon on Sunday to sit outside with our little dog. The basket of bread with the garlic tomato paste with soft fresh and delicious. The chicken marsala with mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables was delicious. The chicken Alfredo was spot on with great flavors as was the shrimp meal that had mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetable. The crème brûlée was fresh and yummy. Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit read more

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Complimentary focaccia bread and spread - delicious. Love the spread Beef Carpaccio- it was alright. Pasta Bolognese- our friend loved it. Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage - our vegetarian friend loved it. Fruiti Di Mare - a brothy noodle dish, reminded me of Bouillabaisse. I like it but my husband prefers a thicker sauce. It contained mostly mollusks, squids and shrimps I didn't see any fishes at all. The shrimps and squids were overcooked, dried and tough. It's a no no for me. Desserts: Cheesecake- not bad Chocolate Lava cake - not bad Bread pudding with Rum and Raisin - too dense and no traces of rum or raisin whatsoever. Probably our least favorite Tiramisu- delicious!!! The sauce on top was outstanding. I would return just for this. read more

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Came here at around 6pm on Sunday no reservations and got seated right away with a party of 5. The complementary bread was fresh and delicious my kids enjoyed it. The crab cakes were ok. Didn't really hit the spot for me. I didn't taste any crab but it wasn't bad. My kids really enjoyed the calamari. Sauces were very good as well. Everyone enjoyed their food, it came out quick and fresh . Dessert was my favorite by far. The cannoli was so fresh and creamy. Nice way to end the day for sure. $230 later we had enough left overs for tomorrow. Tip was automatically included with a party of 5. Portions are big and kid approved. Service was good and friendly. Recommend trying this place if you're in the area. Plenty of parking in downtown Hayward. Location is on a one way street, pretty easy to find. I've been driving by this place for years and it didn't disappoint. read more

Came here for the first time last week. Great fancy restaurant. The service was amazing and the food was great! I had the lasagna and my husband had the lamb. His lamb was medium rare and came out delicious. Nice and tender. The lasagna was very filling and delicious. We didn't have room for it, but ordered the cheesecake anyways. So good! Highly recommend! read more

My parents and I decided to go to Buon Appetito for my dad's birthday and it's one of the best Italian restaurants in Hayward. Pretty well setup inside especially with how utensils, glasses, napkins, and plates are organized. It also looks nice inside especially at a larger dining area where there weren't anyone there when I got here. They also have a patio too, but no one goes outside since it's cold now. The food is really delicious here. We were given normal sized plates and I'm surprised that the food seems small from the outside but volume of it says otherwise. It could be the ingredients that they used to make our meals. I seen dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti Bolognese, which are very common dishes, but I don't want either of them. So I got Fettuccine alla Friuliana. It's mostly fettuccine with Italian sausages and tomato sauce. That dish really hits the spot especially when cheese makes it more flavorful. I also tried my parents' dishes and they're as good as the one I got. For dessert, we got tiramisu. I love how it sprinkled with cocoa powder I believe as well as topping it off with some sort of cream I think. They actually blend well with that dessert. Honestly, they should have but it in a smaller plate to match the food-to-plate ratio. Overall, it's one of the best Italian restaurants out there. If you're looking for Italian cuisine here in Hayward, this is one of the spots I recommend coming into. You won't be missing out! read more

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Sliding in one more review for 2025- updating to five stars because Buon Appetito has been consistently one of my favorite restaurants in the area for the last 20ish years. The butternut squash raviolis with 1/2 of each sauce is my favorite meal. I just had it for my birthday a few days ago and it delivered the same yumminess it always has! The pizzas are delicious and the eggplant appetizer is still my go to app. Customer service is always on point and this is a household favorite for comfort food, date nights, and casual sports watching at the bar. Stop by and enjoy! read more

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At the conclusion of our dinner for a party of five I was given a bill with the suggested tip amount for 20% ($40.00) I gladly paid A little later i reviewed the bill again and the basic food charges already included a gratuity of $28.00. I have never been in a restaurant wherein a gratuity was included unless the party was 6 or more. Should I have been more diligent perhaps. But given the circumstances' that restaurants do not normally include the gratuity in the bill, the server should have advised. I am not sure that I will return to a restaurant i have frequently attended read more

A great Italian restaurant in downtown! This restaurant is very clean and have a nice interior as well as a small outdoor eating balcony. The menu was small but still had a lot of great options. Their alcohol menu was also very extensive. Our food came out quickly. We went on a weekday night and it was not busy but it still took awhile to get seated. Also, there is only a small parking lot for the restaurant. read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Menu as of 08/2025 - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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Excellent Italian food, service and reasonable prices. We have been dining here for decades.

My first time here. My friend recommended this place. I love the open and brightness of the place with big windows. The place is clean, nice, and welcoming. The bathroom is clean. There numerous selections of pizza and pasta. They have a bar. We had pasta and all tastes really good. Great food. Our server is great and answer questions! We will be back again! 5 Star for this place Buon Appetito! read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Not in the menu special request. Something angel hair pasta with shrimp and spinach on top. My friend said it taste do delicious. 5 star - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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A lovely Italian restaurant. Family style. My family has been going to Buon Appetito for years. The prices remain reasonable. The service is always great. Never disappointed in the food. read more

This place is consistently very good! The wait staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend it!

I hosted a luncheon for 37 women yesterday. Martino and the staff were fabulous. All the food was wonderful. Everybody was happy and planning to come back there on their own. It speaks volumes when a restaurant can accommodate individual orders for 37 people The room was gorgeous ! read more

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Service is punctual, constantly coming to refill water and constantly asking if you need anything. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. The bar is very trendy with multiple televisions on different channels. Food is delicious and the pasta is freshly made on site. read more

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Excellent food we also had the crab cakes and bruschetta we forgot to take a picture but sooooo good. I've lived here in Hayward for years and always passed by here but never ate at this place and best Italian restaurant I have ever had. Highly recommend this place. read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccini - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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This location feels like a true local spot. I'd recommend it for a casual date night or a nice family meal. The ambiance and décor are a little outdated, but in a way, it adds to the cozy, homey atmosphere. I've been here twice now to give a fair review, and both visits were consistent. Wait Time: Both times I visited (around 6-7 PM), we were seated right away. Service started with water, complimentary bread, and their tomato spread--which is amazing! Food Quality: The menu leans toward classic Italian-American comfort food. The standout for me is the Tutti Di Mare pasta, which I've ordered both times--it's hands down the best dish here. We also tried the brown butter sage butternut squash ravioli, which was enjoyable, especially with the strong sage flavor. The seared salmon entrée came with vegetables and mashed potatoes and was nicely seasoned and well-prepared. Overall, the food was solid and satisfying. Service: Since it was a quiet evening, the staff had more downtime. The gentleman who greeted us was attentive and proactive. However, it did take longer than expected for our server to notice when we needed the check, even though several staff members walked by. Other tables seemed to get more attention than ours, which stood out read more

Came here for an anniversary dinner and the food was amazing. The bread was very soft and fresh. Our entrees were great portions and very flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire meal and the ambiance of the restaurant. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I will be recommending this place to family/friends in the area. 10/10 read more

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Dined in for dinner, party of 4 on a Sunday night. The two locals in our party are regulars for lunch, and they chose the place for us try before heading back home. Parking wasn't too challenging, and seated indoors (but near the patio door). Our main server was Marco, and some dishes/drinks were brought out by Alfredo. Excellent! The complimentary bread and garlic butter was yummy. Half of the party got mojitos, and sodas get 1 free refill as well. We started with two orders of the calamari fritti, which were lightly battered and the best eaten when hot and fresh. Not chewy or tough at all. The Linguine ai Frutti di Mare is basically like a cioppino with pasta. The Lasagne Ferrarese was a decent portion, very flavorful. The Fettuccine al Pesto with shrimp and mushrooms was also great, homemade pasta and pesto was also light. For dessert, also tried the tiramisu which was also good. Their specials menu did intrigue me (the mezzalune and the risotto) for next time. Got a calzone and a Pizza Buon Appetito to go, which were also delish! read more

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My husband and I found this little gem when looking for a place for a dinner date. We were both craving Italian and wow we were so happy to find Buon Appetito. Really nice comfy warm interiors and really friendly staff. We got sat right by the kitchen so it was fun to see all the food come in and out. We ended up getting 3 pasta dishes to share, we couldn't pass up on the butternut squash filled ravioli and that did not disappoint. All of it fresh made in-house pasta!!! What a nice dinner we had. read more

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So I've has a few people recommend this place to me so I was excited to dine here. We were in the dining room with the bar. The bartender was great! She makes really good drinks! We had dirty martinis and espresso martinis. Our server was nice and attentive. We were given bread and water once we were sat. I asked for oil and vinegar for the bread. We shared the calamari and a Caesar salad which were both OK. I had the Osso Buco which needed some seasoning. But the meat was cooked well. My husband had the ribeye steak and it was good. If I were to go back, I think I will try the lasagna. I saw that go to several tables. read more

The food is always on point! You will not go wrong by stopping to visit Buon Appetito Restaurant.

Calamari, strawberry lemonade, and linguini pasta with marinara and meatballs were really good. The strawberry lemonade was very flavorful and delicious. There was low chatter, and music playing, overall great vibe. The waiter checked on us over short periods of time, at good times. This restaurant also had nice decorations, with paintings and flowers here and there. read more

I wanted pizza. I read the reviews on yelp. A friend of mine had been here as well, so it was highly recommended. The pizza selection isn't great, but the pizza we had was superb. We had the Caesar salad and the beet salad. Everything was very very fresh the quality of the food was on point for me, elegant and authentic. The bathrooms, you do have to go up a few stairs, plenty of parking. Two salads and a pizza $40 bucks. Big bonus you get the sourdough bread with a garlic butter spread. read more

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Been here many times from date nights to private gatherings, the food and service is always very good! For being a smaller local place in Hayward, this checks all the boxes to get an italian craving satisfied. This last experience really pushed me to leave a review, we both left extremely happy with everything. We went pasta heavy and got the gnocchi with gorgonzola for the appetizer, and then the alfredo pasta and ravioli in brown sugar sage sauce for main courses. All of it was delicious! Pro tip: if you're a wine drinker bring your own bottle, the corkage fee was ONLY $15. read more

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Buon Appetito Restaurant (BAR) at 917 A Street in downtown Hayward was a nice little location to meet up for lunch featuring authentic Italian food. Bart Station is around the corner. Located on a busy street (no parking) it's got a small parking lot on the side. BAR has that old-school decor that reminds you of big Italian family dinners in a warm, homey surrounding. Greeted and seated immediately. Staff was very good answering questions on the menu and checking in on us. Ordered: CALAMARETTI FRITTI. Squid lightly floured, deep fried & served w/both marinara & tartar sauce. Crispy and not oily, pretty tasty. I'd order this again. INSALATA MISTA. Mixed organic greens, carrots, celery, radish & tomatoes in a balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil dressing. This was enough to share. Fresh salad that whets the appetite for what's to come! LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE. Seafood Pasta w/fresh clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, calamari & garlic in a lobster tomato sauce. This was a satisfying and fulfilling seafood pasta chock full of seafood. Would order again! GNOCCHI ALLA PESTO. BAR's pasta is house-made so imagine when I saw gnocchi on the menu as a special! And how incredibly excited when I asked if it could be prepared with PESTO!!! Yea, the gnocchi was little wonders of heavenly clouds kissed with the fresh basil pesto!!! I'd come back for this any time! Definitely a place locals go to for their Italian pasta fix. And with what I've had today I'll be back when I'm in the area! read more

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This place is amazing! It would be one thing if they just had decent bread, but the bread is unlimited(when you ask for more they are so kind, after a certain point they just start bringing it and there's no judgement at all!). The servers are always sooo kind, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! The place looks amazing and has a perfect vibe for ANY occasion, and it is absolutely AMAZING! The bread is unlimited and comes with a very great spread, so if I were you I would go here every day!!! read more

The food is incredibly delicious. Everything we ordered was bursting with authentic Italian flavor Buonissimo! The service was wonderful i definitely will be back to mangia mangia eat soon! Give this place a try you won't be disappointed- my money well spent! Fantastico! read more

My husband decided he wanted to take family to this Italian Restaurant for Valentine's Day. Thank goodness we had reservation for 7pm. They were packed for Valentine's Day. (Note to the restaurant; take reservation maybe you should input the First Name and Last initial or last 4 phonenumber. ) We enjoyed the food Appetizer -main course - desserts. We could not enjoyed the restaurant because it was too crowded on Valentine's Day that is a good thing. Ambiance very lively and everyone was enjoying themself with their dinner before meal drinks. They have a bar - order drinks while you wait for your table. Will try again when it is not a special occasion day. Highly recommend! read more

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It was my first time trying Buon Appetito Restaurant and I placed a to go order. The menu is easily accessible online and explains what is served in each plate. After 20 minutes I picked up my order. Everything tasted delicious. read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Pane Alla Aglio Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken Calzone - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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I had reservations New Year's Eve for five we walk in there 450 the hostess wasn't at the booth when she walked up. She's all how many people and I said well I have reservations for five they gave her my name. She looked around the restaurant over to the left of the hostess is another room. She walked up in there, put the menus on the table, came back to the hostess counter and said OK. You can go sit down and we're like OK that's weird. Didn't tell us her name didn't say hello nothing The food was OK. Three other party sat down next to us in the area. They were served water. Their orders were taken. Ours still hadn't been taken so my daughter said excuse me we're ready to order and then the waitress took our order. Nobody introduced themselves didn't tell us their names at all the whole entire time we were there. I'm gonna give it another. Try one day and go in there. Hopefully your service is a little bit better. read more

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I came here on a weekday just because as a treat from my husband. We opted for the crabcakes and a Caesar salad as our appetizers as well as some house bread. The crabcakes had a nice crunchy crust and a Caesar salad. Had that yummy anchovy taste you're looking for in a Caesar salad. We opted for margaritas from the bar and they had the right amount of strength. My husband went with the spaghetti. Bolognese and I went with the pesto pasta. I have to say this was my first time, trying a full dish of pesto pasta, and it may just not be my dish. I appreciate all the flavors I was just wanting more. I think I'm more of a red sauce or white sauce kind of person. My husband, spaghetti Bolognese was absolutely out of this world , I would recommend coming back and if you're pesto kind of person, I'm sure you will like it but I would recommend going with the red sauce if you're not not a big pesto person. Our waiter was incredibly kind accommodating and I really appreciate this neighborhood establishment and would recommend you come and check it out for yourself. read more

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Today, I found myself in Hayward celebrating a birthday with the family and ended up visiting Buon Appetito. This location is nicely lit, has a welcoming atmosphere and the bonus of a parking lot. We had a reservation, so getting seated was a breeze. Our waiter, Tim, was incredibly kind and patient, which we greatly appreciated since we were a big party. They even went out of their way to set up additional tables to accommodate everyone. Once seated, drinks were ordered all around--red wine, margaritas, lemonade, and cocktails--while I kept it simple with ice water. As we decided on our meals, they brought out bread, and let me tell you, it was amazing. Soft and delicious...it didn't even need to be warmed. For our meals, my wife chose the Fettuccine Alfredo, which came with homemade fettuccine pasta, a creamy Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, and grilled chicken. She paired it with a strawberry lemonade. I got the Fettuccine alla Friuliana, which has Italian sausage, caramelized onions, red wine, fresh tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, and I'd highly recommend them! Overall, it was a fantastic experience. The food was great, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere had a nice vibe. If you ever find yourself in Hayward and craving Italian food, definitely give Buon Appetito a visit! read more

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We made a pick up order over the phone for the Margherita pizza and it was very delicious. It definitely an "American" style margherita as opposed to the "classic Napoleon" margarita pizza. They have a side of bread which was great but they gave a sauce that wasn't marinara sauce. The restaurant was very Italian styled and clean. The service was kind and quick to pick up the pizza. Service (5/5) Food (3/5) read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Pizza Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

This place is really good, the gnocchi is definitely the star of the show! My lemon ravioli was just okay for me but that's because I wasn't a fan of the lemon flavor but I thought I'd give it a shot. I would definitely come back. We have went here twice and both times didn't disappoint. We also had the canolis and they were delish as well. The restaurant isn't super fancy but the food makes up for it. The only thing I didn't really like was that they had the silver container with ceramic wrap on top of it and all the canolis were inside of it. No big deal but maybe hide that from customers. Other than that it's a great place I think we spent maybe 120$ for 2 meals, desert, and an Italian soda and an appetizer. read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Gnocchi is definitely the star!! - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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I love this place! My friends have taken me here so many times when I visit. The turtei di Zucca is simply the best. Doesn't matter what sauce you get! It's fantastic and so filling. The pizza buon appetito is also a favorite! Delicious toppings and a crust that tastes superb! You can't go wrong here. I do have to note that they don't do delivery so you'll have to either eat in or pickup on your own. read more

Celebrated my birthday @ my favorite Italian ristorante! Had my usual special dish; Osso Bucco with smooth polenta. My honey had the daily special seafood linguini. We both savored the entrees that were served hot, it was magnificent. Indulged with cranberry & ice tea (aka Arnold Palmer) and a Merlot for me. For dessert, we shared the Misti Dolci (strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream and orange sherbet) to cleanse our palates. Always nice ambiance, service was on point as usual. Great that there's an off-street parking lot. read more

All the years living in Hayward, I never came in... Very unfortunate for me. As soon as I walked in, I started falling in love with this place. The smells sounds and overall ambience. I just knew this food was gonna be good. I had the pesto, fettuccine with mushrooms and shrimp, and it was absolutely delicious. My girlfriend got the red snapper. It came with season vegetables, mashed potatoes, and the fish, you know I had to try it and it was amazing. I started this off with some bread And a tomato dipping sauce. I could've ate that all night. I highly recommend not making a mistake that I did, and waiting even longer to go enjoy. read more

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Pesto, fettuccine with mushrooms and shrimp - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

An easy to miss hidden treasure in Hayward! If you have not stopped by for lunch or dinner you have missed a truly remarkable restaurant in the hart of Hayward. Enjoy fresh house made pasta and top it with their made in house sauces and you have a very good meal at a reasonable price. Wait staff great giving you space but knowing your needs. An extensive menu that you would find in the very best Italian restaurants. Try them all. The sauce sticks to the pasta due to the care in making the sauces, long and slow. Try it once and it will become a favorite. read more

Always Great food and friendly service. We frequently come here and have never had a bad meal. read more

We come to this place for family dinners and celebrations. They have a large menu of pasta and non pasta options and a full bar. The place is cozy and feels homey. I've tried varies pasta but I love the shells and chicken. It's a light sauce with shells chicken , broccoli and sun dried tomatoes. I had a lemon drop which was very good. Strong but not too strong. They always bring bread to the table with this amazing tomato garlicky spread that I can't ever say no to so so good! The service can be a bit slow but I really enjoy the food and everyone we have had serve us is very nice. read more

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