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Buona

3.7 (61 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Joseph P.

Don't get me wrong, the Italian beef here is fabulous. However, in some of their other items they keep letting us down. They have a Chicken and Avocado protein bowl that's served over spinach instead of lettuce. Twice now they have served it steaming hot! Hot spinach is simply wilted and almost disgusting. Perhaps they need to rethink their quality control on some of these items.

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Grace C.

Best Italian beef, hands down. I tried a few other popular ones and can say Buona has mastered the trifecta: juicy beef, supportive but not cut-the-roof-of-your-mouth bread, and the most flavorful giardiniera. I had it a few times to be certain Some of the other purveyors had beef that was too dry and flavorless or soggy bread and giariniera that looked better than it tasted. The staff was always friendly (especially at the Rainbow Cone station) and there's plenty of seating. Clean and well lit, easy for anyone - families, individuals, couples, and/or folks with mobility challenges. Will return on each trip to Chicago!

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david L.

This location in Lake Zurich just opened up about a month ago, we've ordered take out 3 times since they opened and they have delivered great food and service every time. We are frequent customers of Buona Beef, used to go to the hoffman estate's location a lot when we lived near that location. We were so glad to find out they were opening up a new location further north. This location is special because it has a Rainbow Cone attached to the restaurant, where you can get ice cream and drinks too. We typically order hot dogs, burgers, Italian beef or their pizza and salads. You can't really go wrong with any of their options, I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. I've been impressed by their service at this location, as a newly opened location, the speed of service, quality of food, and most importantly getting our take out orders correct every time so far. I can't tell you how many times we've ordered pick up at a fast food or a restaurant in the past year where the order was incorrect or missing items. If you've never tried Buona Beef, I'd highly recommend it. Great food all around!

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Susan S.

Had a burger save it for tmw tried half was good . Think I'm going for the main attraction and get back in line. I think this is the third day they are open . Pretty good turn out Mary was excellent good service

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Jason Z.

This Buona Beef location just opened and is definitely a must stop. The beef sandwich was on point, the service was quick and friendly. Plenty of employees, including a trainer were on site ensuring that everything flowed smoothly and from what I witnessed, it did. A spacious dining room including a high top bar table to sit at allowed me a great view of the tv and a little view of the kitchen that showed the hussle behind the scene. Smiles were plenty and the music was great even playing one of my favorite songs. The attached Rainbow Cone offers many hard to resist options and helps to make me want to come back that much sooner. Don't forget to be a part of the rewards program. I'll definitely be seeing you all again soon!

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I have visited the Beverly location 5 times this week. They have the management and employees. They are always nice and friendly.

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The beefs were great. Surprised how extensive the menu is although have yet to try any of it besides the signature sandwiches.

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Arty was a terrific help and was super nice, friendly and assisted me with selecting my food choice

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Awesome! Food and service were excellent. I would recommend to anyone! .........................................

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Great service even though we waited a bit we got 2 free beef gift cards and and the food is just amazing.

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delicious food! great experienc! I highly recommend. I would go there every day if I could, but unfortunately I am too far away.

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