Some of the best Italian food I've had in York County in a long time. My girlfriend announced it's now her favorite restaurant. It still looks dated, but don't let it fool you. We were the only ones there on a Saturday night, which was surprising. The service was great and very attentive, and they offered up front to take anything we didn't like out of our food (which we didn't take up). Many menu items were invented by Chef Tony. I ordered the Ziti alla Venezia, which was delicious, filling, and very unique. The portion was huge, and I could only eat half. Even the side salad had meats, making it an interesting addition. My girlfriend got the stuffed chicken marsala and loved it. She thinks it's the best restaurant that we've eaten at. The chocolate cake was so good and it's a really big piece. Only complaint besides it being dated is some of the menu prices aren't up to date. All in all, I'd highly recommend if you're in the area. If you're not, it's definitely worth a drive. read more

Buon Appetito Ristorante - Ziti alla Venezia - Italian Near Me - Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Went to dinner here after other dinner plans got canceled. We did not know what to expect. At first the restaurant seemed like it was not the fanciest. The restaurant its self looked very vintage and dark. But once we got our appetizer I was surprised. The food was delicious and made fresh. The bread was warm and soft. Service was on the slower side but this made for a very calm dinner and made you kind of relax and enjoy the company you were with. The main entrees were delicious and we got stuffed fast! We got some tiramisu to go and it was out of this world. I will definitely go back again for another dinner night! read more

Buon Appetito Ristorante - Mushroom Risotto - Italian Near Me - Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

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Food was good and the service was very attentive. Best part was their soup and stuffed salmon. Worst part was the noisy tipsy clients but that's of no fault of the restaurant. Overall I would come here again. read more

Buon Appetito Ristorante - Cup of soup - Italian Near Me - Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

So.. I visited this place about 10 months ago. Let me start off by saying place was clean. Beautiful banquet hall. Seating for everybody. Chef Tony prepared our meals quickly and to our liking with speedy precision. He takes his time but his time is short. He cares about giving you the highest quality meal you have ever had. Every time I eat at a restaurant I think: this isn't as good as Chef Tony's. I still talk about this place to friends and family almost a year later. That is the effect it will have on you. Place was clean other than the men's bathroom, But, what can you expect from people constantly exploding ( insert bodily fluids here) in there. If I was president this is where I would be coming to eat. But listen yall. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the Life. He will never give up on you. Put your 100% faith in him and you will not be disappointed. Have a good day chef Tony. Good Alfredo read more

My wife and I were staying in Gettysburg and wanted some good Italian food for dinner. Saw the glowing reviews for Buon Appetito and decided to make the drive over for a late Sunday dinner. I saw reviews by Jenna and others suggesting the atmosphere needed some updating. The exterior is not what you'd expect. It is a little dark inside and could use sprucing up in areas. However, I'd still call it fine dining. It has a huge dining room (and a new patio) with white linens under glass tops. It was not busy when we were there and Tony the owner and chef was also our server. He was very friendly and attentive and gave great advice on food selections. The mozz sticks were creamy. Marinara was bold and flavorful. I had the cannelloni and wife had meat ravioli with a meatball. Flavors were great. The pasta was fresh, cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of chew to it. We were very happy we made the drive. read more

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I was really hungry for good Italian food tonight. This place did not disappoint. The calamari was fresh lightly breaded and seasoned. The best I have had that I can remember. Their style Italian wedding soup is the best I have ever had. I m a very spoiled Italian dish person. I ordered angel hair pasta with, Bolognese sauce and meatballs. That not did disappoint. This place your order is taken and served by the owner himself. A very laid back individual. The liquor is all Pennsylvania . And service is not rushed. I have been her a few times before so I know how this place works. Don't be in a rush and expect some of the overall best Italian flavor in the area. The place doesn't really look to Impress. Until you taste it. I recommend this place. read more

Just another mediocre Italian joint. Nothing special and a tired place with an aging facility as well. Mushy lasagna and overly sweet sauce. The lack of cars in the lot should have been a clue. read more

Excellent service. Attention to detail in the menu items offered. Everything we ordered was fresh and enjoy3d by everyone at the table!

I went here with my family, group of 4, for my birthday dinner. It was our first time dining here. I had made a reservation for 6 for 5pm on a Sunday, when a reservation wasn't even necessary due to being the 4th diner in the restaurant. The restaurant isn't what you would expect for fine dining. It was very old looking and outdated. It was very dark inside and was kinda depressing. My fiancé said he felt like he was at a funeral. My mother in law made a few comments about the lack of light. Despite this, service was very good despite it only being one guy (I think the only other worker was the chef?). He even brought over a cannoli for my birthday. I was particularly excited to have the Penne Smirnoff, and to look at the wine cocktail list. They had a separate menu for liquor cocktails and wine cocktails, which is very nice for someone who's picky like me. I got a sparkling wine mixed with cranberry juice, I forget what it was called. The group all seemed to be happy with the menu, there were plenty of options so everyone could find something. Everyone seemed happy with their meal. I loved the penne vodka, but was not a huge fan of the plentiful sun dried tomatoes in it. There were at least 3 spoonfuls left of tomato and sauce mixture left, and all pasta gone. My father in law also said that he ran out of spaghetti before he did sauce, so he still had a bowl left full of sauce. Besides it, the experience was good and we all left happy and full. We all thought it was very good and the quality was good. I definitely enjoyed dining here for my birthday. read more

Buon Appetito Ristorante - Penne Smirnoff - Italian Near Me - Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

My husband and I love this restaurant. The service is always great. The food is always fresh and tastes wonderful. It's a cozy atmosphere and Tony goes out of his way to make you feel welcome. read more

So glad we found this place because the food was fantasticcc! The house bread was hot and came with a great fruity olive oil. Service was attentive as well. We ordered the veal picante, penne with sun-dried tomato pesto, and cannelloni. My partner didn't love the cannelloni but I think it was more a matter of personal taste, as I tried some and enjoyed it. The veal and pesto were both 10/10, flavorful and prepared well. The portion size of the veal could have been bigger but was acceptable. Overall, I'm glad I found this spot and will definitely be back. read more

Food was amazing Excellent service Relax classic Italian music softly in the background read more

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Well worth the stop! We were out with friend and heading back to there home in Spring Grove Pa, first we started out in Harrisburg it was over an hr wait at bone fish grill so we figured we'd head to Gettysburg and omg it was packed probably cause holiday weekend. So we were going to head to the house we drove by this restaurant and turned around man are we happy we did! First they bring you a lot of yummy HOT bread, then we had crab balls for an app, I ordered the Homemade lasagna and it was well worth it, my wife ordered the Alfredo fettuccine man that was yummy also. We also shared a pitcher of sangria. read more

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Truly authentic italian food and I'm strongly considering the 1.5 hour drive may be worth it to return. Plenty of vegetarian options that are sure to please even the pickier eater and they will customize an item on the menu if you have dietary restrictions. My wife was happy with the vegetable napoleon and I loved the jack daniels cheese tortellini with sausage (substituted chicken instead of sausage). Tony, the owner, came out to check on us and make sure everything was delicious. I responded with this is the first time I've had really great tortellini. None has come close to how good this was. There pick 4 beer flight was a great addition to our meal and they brew everything in house. We had the oatmeal stout, the pilsner, the kolsch, and pumpkin stout. The pumpkin stout was good but was more sour/tangy for my taste but perfect for my wife. Grilled cheese was on point for the kiddo! No sliced kraft cheese here and if you want to substitute steamed broccoli for the french fries you can. Buon Appetite truly is about making sure everybody is satisfied! From customer service, to options, to customization, to taste, the place is perfect. read more

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Excellent place for a delicious meal. This was my first time eating here and I intend to come back. Nested in an unassuming spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Service is excellent. They have a lot on the menu. I plan to try their locally brewed beer next time I'm there. read more

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This place is great! Travelled more than an hour to meet friends halfway and picked this place due to reviews of food being so good. We were not disappointed! It's a very humble looking building, but go inside for a special treat. Ambiance is what you'd expect in an Italian restaurant. Menu is very comprehensive with good descriptions of what you'll be getting. Man who served us (owner?) was very kind, very patient with our questions, and very knowledgeable. We had the creamy tomato crab soup to start and honestly with that and the wonderful bread I could have called it a meal. But do yourself a favor, get your abundant entree and make room for dessert. It's all just so very good! We'll need to find reasons to drive the hour to get here, loved it that much. Highly recommend the Chicken Alla Rose and the Jack Daniel's Tortellini and Sausage. The special was a red snapper, looked great and the meatballs looked especially delicious too. Oh, and last but not at all least, the complimentary cannoli for our birthday guest was such a sweet touch! Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

I highly recommend this place!! Real authentic Italian food and really good deserts. Tony and the people he has there are all wonderful.

We were wanting to get to this place for dinner for some time now and finally got to do it. We were extremely pleased with the service, atmosphere and especially the food! Buon Appetito Ristorante definitely did not disappoint! This is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves authentic Italian cuisine with a smile. Tony Soprano would be patronizing this restaurant! Of course, if he could. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the affordable prices for a generous portion guarantees that we will be coming back again and again! We can't say enough about this place! Definitely a hidden treasure in the Spring Grove area. Make sure to stop in and enjoy the ambiance, wonderful customer service and delicious authentic Italian food. You won't be disappointed. read more

Cute Interior, GREAT FOOD and SERVICE. Reasonable prices. Went there for the first time yesterday and LOVED it. The outside is nothing fancy and a little off-putting, but the inside was VERY CUTE. The service was friendly. The food was fabulous ...my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I went with 2 friends and we all loved what we had (Soup, Salad, Lasagna, and a Jack Daniels & sausage dish. The table behind us was gushing about their food. They loved what they got also. read more

Food is fantastic and well priced. Excellent service and friendly atmosphere . If you like Italian you can't get better

This is some of the best homemade Italian I think I've ever had in my life. The white wine sauce, the marinara, the chicken, the sausage, the bread...literally everything was delicious. You could taste the love in each dish. Come here and don't hesitate! read more

Fresh , delicious food!! Tiramisu was fantastic. Veal parm fantastic! Service was superb ! Lovely countryside deck! Check this one out!

I went here with my fiancé for a date night and it was amazing! The server was great and even recommended another wine when the one we wanted wasn't available. And it was delicious! The food was AMAZING and so were the prices. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is fantastic. I have not had Italian food this good since my ex-wife's father passed away ( 1st gen Italian/ successful hi-end restaurant owner). Do not let the outside dis-sway you. The inside is nice and the food is tremendous. Great service to boot. We arrived here from West Virginia and looked at Yelp for a good place to eat. Hooray for Yelp. A real gem of an Italian restaurant with an extremely varied and diverse menu with extremely reasonable prices. Loved it and looking forward to my next visit !? read more

First time here, food was good/ok. One out of the four of us loved his meal his was stuff chicken special. I ate Alfredo with chicken and meatballs it was good My wife had chicken marsala with broccoli she said it was just ok. The other had Alfredo and said it was ok. read more

Best rice balls (arancini) in Pennsylvania. Great Gnocchi and prime rib was excellent. Owner is very friendly. Authentic Italian cuisine. Mi piace. read more

Everything was cooked well but it was all very bland. I had spaghetti and it didn't seem like they seasoned the meat at all. I can't remember what my husband and mother got but they had the same complaints. read more

The food here is tops the only real Italian food in the Hanover area, if you leave hungry it's your fault.

Had a family birthday celebration this past Saturday. The owner/chef greeted us and reviewed the menu with us. He is very personable and accommodating, offering to adjust any item as requested as most items are made to order. Everyone's entrees were very good and generous portions. Prices are very good compared to other Italian restaurants for similar items. read more

Food was great The service was an A+ and the Ambiance was like being in Italy. I really was surprised how the owner did everything Greeted you, Served the drink , cooked the food , served the food and I loved the Italian bread nice and fresh and delicious read more

I was leery of the place because the outside looks very unappealing. There's a beat up, sad, unprofessional sign. There's beer posters hung on the side of the building. There's a broken barrier in the parking lot to prevent people from driving into the building itself. Overall, it really looks like a sketchy dive bar from the outside. I posted a picture of the signage outside and the interior. Night and day different. I really hope that Buon Appetito invests in changing their exterior to match the interior because I am sure it would increase their business. Our food was exquisite. Our service was perfect. My mother was thrilled. We each had a bowl of wedding soup. I like more pasta in mine but the taste was there. They used a lot of spinach. It was definitely homemade and high quality. The lasagna with meat sauce was excellent. The bread is baked fresh and brought to the table warm. The tiramisu was good and the cannoli is a real cannoli cream like you get at the best Italian bakeries in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, or Boston. This establishment also brews its own beer, offers beer flights, and has a variety of wine cocktails. They even offer Sunday morning brunch with prime rib. Don't be afraid of the sketchy exterior. Go in and get some fine Italian food. I wish this place was closer to York, but it's worth the 30 minute drive over to Spring Grove. read more

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Great food, all freshly made, great prices! Great and friendly owner, he cooks, serves and tends bar!!

My favorite Italian restaurant. Go here every year for my birthday. Can't go wrong with eggplant fries and anything with bolognese sauce. The care and hard work the owners put in makes it all the better. Will keep coming back. read more

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Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. Their portion sizes are huge. Incredible flavor. I'm a lifetime fan. read more

Buon Appetito Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Great place! Like the other reviewers said the outside doesn't match the food. Food was great! Slow Sunday night. Still was great. Myself visiting from out of town. Called the place, the Owner gave me the best directions. Even acknowledging me while having dinner. What service! read more

Mussels and shrimp were frozen and gross. Chicken from other dish was way overcooked. Will not return

We've eaten here in the past and loved the food and in our quest for good pizza we got the Carnivora. WOW! Had to eat it with a fork as it was loaded with toppings. Sauce is so good! The crust edge was like a breadstick I will be requesting a side of sauce for dipping next time My husband said this is the best pizza he's had since moving to PA 10 years ago read more

I picked this place because it was a central location for meeting up with some friends. I was not really sure what to expect. WOW were we all impressed! The food was excellent, very fresh. The service was top notch. Great bang for your buck too. Do yourself a favor, go to this little place in the middle of nowhere, you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back very soon. read more

Awesome food. The best around. We celebrated my wife's birthday here recently. Seemed like they were short staffed but attentive to our group of 8 anyway. Friendly service and did I mention that the food was excellent and plentiful? read more

Best Italian House Salad in the area. Made to order just the way I like it, and the house dressing is the bomb. They know we like extra bread warmed. Can't wait to go back. read more