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    Buona

    3.5 (70 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheese / Build Your Own Pizza
    Ethan E.

    Buona I feel is under credited when it comes to Chicago flavors. It might not be as big as Portillos , but they still deliver on quality. This is one of two locations I frequent, and they do very good job serving their community. The staff here are very helpful and kind. I feel welcome every time I've been for lunch/dinner. My buddy and I came here for dinner once and his car started having issues in the drive thru and we weren't able to drive it home. The manager was gracious enough to let us leave it in the parking lot over night so we could tow it in the morning. The inside is also very nice. Modern and well kept, and a solid choice any day of the week. I love getting the pizza, as it always comes out hot and fresh. The fries aren't too much to run home about, but are good. The onion rings also bang, and are a delight to the taste buds. All in all, very happy to have a location close to home in Mt Prospect. They fit in very well in the area and manage to not be overshadowed by Texas Roadhouse next door. Keep it up!

    Regular beef with sweet peppers, $9.24 = $8.49 + $0.75.
    Howard L.

    I've been in this store numerous times but apparently never reviewed. That's actually legit because my visits have always been to get a co-located Rainbow Cone as opposed to a Buona Beef product. But today, on an early Friday evening, I swung by to pick up a regular beef sandwich, and with sweet peppers it went for $9.24. It wasn't the biggest Italian beef sandwich for the dollar, but it was warm, juicy, and fresh and it hit the spot. They have a clean and airy dining room and the place was bustling also with a lot of happy TGIF diners and it was nice to see. Kayla and Lila were the welcoming and friendly young staffers on duty at the order counter. Going with 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you!

    Aesha E.

    Buona is a pretty solid chain. I know a couple folks who prefer the beef here to Portillo's, but Buona doesn't have quite the footprint of their rival. I usually only get a burger here, but I might try a beef sometime; I haven't had there since I discovered it was possible for me to like Italian beef. In addition to the beef and burgers, they have pasta, salads, and pizza I think as well. I usually build from a basic burger and add on whatever it is I want since they swapped out their upgraded burger several years back--now it's some kind of avocado burger and I'm not a huge fan of avocado. Luckily it's easy to start with a burger and create your own. They have really yummy chocolate chip cookies as well, and I always have to grab a couple when stopping at Buona!

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    Frank L.

    Buona Beef is a great place to have a delicious casual lunch if you're in the mood for an Italian Beef, Pasta, Salad or Pizza. I like to get the Italian Beef sandwich when I go it is excellent- get it in baptized style meaning extremely juicy - excellent. The potato salad is another one of my favorites when I go for lunch. There is plenty of seating inside and outside when it's nice out, and the workers are always friendly. We order our Christmas Eve dinner from them every year and they do a great job preparing our food. If you download their app and provide your birthday month, they will send you a free Italian beef sandwich. Thanks Bouna!

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    Phil S.

    Haven't been to Buona Beef in awhile & dare I say they're better than Portillo's beef. Their beef is moist, succulent w/a flavor of garlic. Combine the giardiniera peppers w/ just the right zing on the sammich. Better than Portillo's & Buona also gives point towards redemption for food when enough points are accumulated. Hmmm I'm becoming a believer of Buona Beef They also have a Rainbow Cone & cakes if you feel the need to indulge

    Susan S.

    First time ordering from the store. The food is excellent. Piping hot n fresh . More staff at registers would make the ordering more office t. Very roomy and clean I would come back here. Right now with their app you get a regular beef for free till the twenty ninth . I have to get the app. Anyways the sandwich is very large and delicious . Fries are long fat and piping hot. Delish.

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    A P.

    Good but can be better. Regular and large seem the same size, cheesy beef isnt cheesy at all. Large with cheese your looking almost at $12 without a drink or fry. A good cheesy beef should consist cheese on to toasted and melted with oregano sprinkled. Well you wont get it here. Nightshade Allergy warning: has red pepper pieces in the beef and juice.

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    Great place. Fair Prices and great food. Restaurant is always clean and also have Rainbow Cones

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    Love their sandwiches. Beef, Sausage and meatball are all good. Get the fries too. Fast service too.

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    Very disappointing in the amount of beef on an expensive sandwich. Doubtful I would return to this place!

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    Very good Italian beef with seasoning. Fries were fresh and good too. Nice environment and service.

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    I sent my online order to the wrong location and Oscar was able to help me solve the problem right away! great service and lovely staff!

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    Watch out when you order the special, they tried to charge us the regular price, over charge so watch out!!

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