Yummyyyyyy! We drove up to Murfreesboro to check out a visiting art exhibit at MTSU. We wanted to try something that we couldn't find in our home city of Huntsville, and we settled on Buona. I'm very glad we did! This restaurant still looks relatively new and is set up in a seemingly developing part of town. There was ample parking and the inside was bright, clean, and spacious. On one side of the restaurant is a separate concept that serves ice cream and desserts. I think this concept is related to Buona/owned by the same folks but I'm not sure. It looked and smelled good though! Anyway, this is an order at the counter type of restaurant, though your meal is delivered to your table. They also have kiosks available if you're feeling asocial, though the placement of these is somewhat incongruous and causes some gridlock if there's a line to order. We decided to order at the counter to make sure our requests could be accommodated. The woman who took our orders listened carefully and took thorough care to ensure things were to our liking and our questions were answered. Our order was correct when it was delivered shortly afterwards. My parents split a medium Italian beef combo with added cheese and sweet peppers as well as a chili dog, and for myself I also ordered a medium Italian beef combo. I got mine with hot giardiniera and cheese, though. Combos come with a side of crinkle cut fries and a drink. I was very pleased to see they have not only Pepsi products, but Pepsi Zero Sugar, which I find preferable to Diet Pepsi. Win! Everything was delicious. The beef was meltingly tender and savory and the giardiniera was tangy and crisp (though I wouldn't have said no to just a teeny bit spicier, hehe - though don't get me wrong, it did have a discernible kick). I got mine with light gravy but you could still taste the umami of the au jus. My own complaint is I wish I could've gotten a dipping cup on the side; perhaps it's possible but I didn't see it on the menu and it wasn't offered. Maybe I should've asked. I like to dip as opposed to dunk to preserve the sandwich's non-sogginess. I digress though, it was a fabulous sandwich. I haven't tried a ton of Italian beefs in my life so far, but this was my favorite. I also usually don't love crinkle fries (or they're certainly not my preferred cut), but as far as crinkle fries go, these were hot, fresh, and fried and seasoned perfectly. It was a generous portion too. My parents also loved their sandwich and said the chili dog was tasty too. The restaurant (including the restroom) was very clean, service was polite and efficient, and the food was delicious. Truly my only tiny complaint is the lack of an au jus dipping cup. I later learned this is actually a franchise that's slowly spreading to the south. That being the case, I am very hopeful that they'll turn their eyes to Huntsville for expansion. I find it somewhat rare for large operations such as this one to produce such an extremely high quality product and experience, but Buona delivered. I look forward to visiting other locations in the future. read more

Buona - Buona Italian Beef with Regular Fries (add hot giardiniera to the sandwich) - Fast Food Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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The food is just as I remember Buona from Chicago. The hot dog was delicious and the beef was tender and full of flavor. Very helpful staff who were eager to provide a comfortable, positive experience. The dining room was comfortable, clean and constantly maintained. If you are looking for some of the Chicago taste try them out. read more

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This family owned and operated place started in Chicago and somehow made it to Murfreesboro. There aren't many Italian Beef places around here, so we had to go give it a try. It's definitely worth trying of you've never had Italian Beef or if you have and are just looking for a good spot to get it. They offer Italian Beef, Handhelds, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Chicken Sandos, Fresh Pasta Dishes and Desserts. They have a few Vegan options and a kid's menu. Quick rundown on how to order your Italian Beef-- Choose your toppings like Giardiniera, Sweet Peppers, and Cheese then you choose how much Gravy you want on it. Lastly-- You can order on a kiosk or at the counter and they give you a number then bring the food to you. Nice staff and food came out quickly. Go check it out read more

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So hear me out... the food quality? Good stuff. We ordered two italian cheesy beefs, onion rings, and fries. Very well staffed (almost overstaffed for a 6pm on a Saturday) but slightly slow for dine in and take out. But here is the perplexing part. 1. Asked for my beef baptized... the beef was dry however... the foil and plastic it was wrapped in was drenched. See where I am going with this? Who is doing these baptisms with the foil wrapper on? 2. Asked for au jus on the side - "juice" on the side was not given. Probably overlooked - no biggie. Overall it was good - we just need some extra training on how to get the chicago beef right. Love, A resident Chicagoan that will definitely come back. read more

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If you are looking for Chicago style food, this is definitely a place to give a try. I ordered an Italian beef dry, au jus gravy on the side, with a side of french fries and drink, and a bowl of chili. The beef sandwich was decent (definitely has some Chicago authenticity). A little drier than I anticipated. Thankfully I had the au jus gravy on the side. They au jus was seasoned very well as were the french fries. The chili was very good. Be advised it does come with pasta in it. You can add or omit items if you wish. Their menu has numerous options to choose from burgers to hotdog, as well as pastas. You can order your meal at the counter, at a kiosk, or on the mobile app. My order was prepared fairly quickly. The restaurant definitely has a cool vibe, and large seating capacity. Overall, I was very satisfied. I will definitely be back in the future. read more

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We came here after having labs drawn for an upcoming doctor visit. We had tried to eat here between Thanksgiving and Christmas and couldn't even get inside the building. You made this Chicagoland girl happy. I have missed my Italian Beef Sandwiches. My boyfriend got the sausage and beef combo in large and let's just say that he has leftovers. I got my old reliable Italian beef, mozzarella cheese and sweet peppers Chicago Dipped. An order of fries, onion rings and Root Beer and sweet tea because they needed to switch the Dr. Pepper. Service was quick and friendly. And the music was upbeat and not too loud. There was a tv on too. Definitely will be back in the future, because Murfreesboro, TN is a lot closer than Chicago unless you have family still in Chicago like I do. read more

Soft opening was greeted with applause for the busy bustling time. Order your food at the counter or self kiosk. Self seating just like any fast food place. Now on to the food. I never had a sub sandwich dipped in any type of gravy or juice. I see why you must have your sub dunked. It brought more flavor and savory. Having it semi dry just wasn't the same. Ask for that extra cheese for your sandwich and that ranch for your onion rings. It was good. Now the price point wise I was shocked. It was on the higher side $20 for a meal with taxes and including a drink. I thought it was deep. But I guess you're paying for that loaded beef sandwich which I could not finish myself and the location. Dessert I peaked over but I just didn't have room. read more

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This restaurant serves Chicago classic dishes and is a very good deal. A regular sandwhich (that I couldn't even finish) was huge and delicious. The peppers were spicy which i like, and you can customize your "wetness". Onion rings were hot and good, and the root beer was very crisp. Service was good, they were busy (crowded even) but we were in and out within 45 minutes for 5 people (including eating time) with a large order. Its an open airy restaurant with bright orange colors everywhere. I will be back when I'm in the area looking for a good sandwhich. read more

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My husband ordered the Italian Beefless. It was delicious perfect amount of spice and the dip is delicious definitely going back read more

Buona - Italian Beefless - Fast Food Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

So happy to have this restaurant specializing in Italian Beef and other Chicago delicacies. Everything was excellent, I had the Italian beef with spicy peppers and cheese, dipped, Chicago style. My wife had the Chicago dog. We shared an order of fries and a couple of beers. The sandwich was very, very good. And hopefully they will keep having plenty of business, just being down the street from In and Out Burger. We will definitely be back to try this place again. read more

Really wanted to love this but sadly, did not. The service was great. Everyone was very nice, tables were quickly cleaned, and someone was walking around handing out free samples of the birthday cake icecream. They had a big tv so everyone could watch football, which we also enjoyed. However, it was $48 for two of us to eat and the food was not great. It LOOKS excellent, but the meat had little flavor. Nothing special about the fries, no seasoning, just a small amount of salt. And the marinara was watered down. Probably won't be back unless we want to give it another try in a few years! read more

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We wanted to try new things and here we are at Buono! We are impressed of how clean the restaurant is. Food is delicious and has a lot of options to choose from. We used the POS to order food and it was easy and fast. Service was great. There was a staff walking around cleaning the tables. That was so awesome. read more

Buona - Beef & Sausage Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Overall a really great experience. We visited right after they first opened which meant the place was PACKED, but despite the crowd they were super efficient and our food came quickly, was fresh and our order was accurate. We all opted for different variations of the classic Chicago beef sandwich and everyone enjoyed their meals. We appreciated that they had a gluten free pita option for those with allergies. The sandwiches were packed with meat and peppers and were delicious. A welcome addition to the Boro. read more

I whipped through the drive through here one day after doing some shopping and got their beef sandwich with peppers. It was really really tasty. The meat just pulled apart perfectly, it was tender and juicy. The peppers on the sandwich really popped with a nice acidity the counter the fattiness of the meat and cheese. I got two because I wasn't sure one would be enough, but two was overkill and I had the other the next day. Quick service and a friendly team at the window helped to make this a great experience. read more

Friendly service in a super clean new restaurant. The food transported me to Chicago in all the right ways. Delicious Italian beef sandwiches. I really, really liked the arancini. Looking forward to my next trip to Murfreesboro, because I will be back! read more

Italian beef sandwiches are amazing with lots of flavor. I went two days in a row because I liked it so much. The employees are really nice and helpful, if help is needed. The onion rings were extra yummy. It is casual with a fast-food feel. Not good for large groups as seating is tight. Overall, good experience with good food. read more

The service needs improvement! The burgers over cooked but the beef sandwich amazing. Other thing is the dining area to small for the amount of traffic. read more

We came from Lewisburg to try Buona. What a treat!!! Great sangweech!! Onion rings are THE BEST!

A Chicago Beef sandwich is my first meal when i go home to Chicago and the last one on my way out of town. Buona hits the exact craving that I have. Beef is right,cheese fries are correct... I cannot speak to anything else on the menu since I have only eaten those. I have been in at least twice a week since they opened. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Delicious food!!! We ordered the Buona beef sandwiches to die for delish- baptized with all the things! Hot peppers made it so much better!!! read more

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Oh my goodness!!! And by goodness I mean the food was so yummy. Our family is from the Chicago area, and I was born in the city. We met to celebrate my son and daughter's birthday. They were beyond accommodating. And the food was awesome. Even my 10-year-old grandson loved the beef sandwich and my 5-year-old granddaughter enjoyed her chicken fingers. I could go on and on but just take a ride out there and you'll see. And the manager, was more than accommodating to our large party. He even gathered the group in the restaurant to sing Happy Birthday to my kids and another person in the restaurant celebrating their birthday. It was a great day!! Will definitely be visiting there again.i read more

First time going! Great food, awesome service, fantastic vibe! That's pretty much it. They didn't the thing in there! From the beginning to the end, the experience was great! read more

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I understand this is a new location so they're still working out the kinks. We ordered at the kiosk, it took 25 minutes to get our food. My wife's rigatoni was okay, but it was barely warm when we got it. We asked if they could warm it up. They wanted to make it over so it took even longer until we could eat. We're from Chicago so we eat Buona a lot. The meatball sandwich is my favorite and it was excellent. The fries were predictably good as well. The restaurant was new, clean and comfortable. read more

Authentic just like mama makes ITALIAN BEEF! Flavor flavor flavor! Forgot to get a picture of the food! Best staff with Midwest GREATEST customer service attitude! We went back a second night for their fantastic ice cream parlor! You can even get a single slice of ice cream cake (their choice). read more

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I got the big Joey with extra roast beef with it dry since I was going back home to eat it later. It was as if I was back in Northern Indiana and going to the one in Valpo. The sandwich was fantastic just like i was hoping it to be. If you haven't had their Italian Roast Beef sandwich yet it is a must have and if you are looking for a Italian Roast Beef sandwich from the Chicago area this has finally arrived here in Murfreesboro Tennessee. read more

Food good & restaurant very clean. As a person that caters events almost daily, this place missed the mark for consistent catering business. The only local place that wants to charge extra for plates/servings. Spring $100's on catering but they can't "throw" in plates. Way to miss the mark on customer service & loyal catering business. read more

Ordered an Italian beef and sausage. Just okay. Chicago Express in Smyrna is much better. Also got the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken. Not a fan. read more

I ordered the beef sandwich dipped the way it comes and It wasn't anything special! The meat had no flavor . The only thing I enjoyed were the fries . Also got a Chicago dog with everything and it was nothing special as well just didn't have that flavor I was looking for . The service was great and fast I went thru the drive thru. All in all I was expecting a good beef flavor in the meat and it didn't deliver! read more

Delicious Italian beef sandwich. Loaded with meat. Wish it was closer need a Franklin location!

Don't be discouraged by the cramped seating.....the food is worth pretty much ANY conditions. Seriously. I would eat their food off the bumper of a dump truck. Italian beef was tender and melt in your mouth yummy! Arancini is divine! Staff was friendly and helpful. Please try it...I swear it's delicious! read more

Absolutely delicious. Entire staff was extremely friendly and the food exceeded expectation. Highly recommended. One of the managers, Jade, was so kind and spent some time teaching us the history of Buona and dropped some many other fun tidbits of information that made the experience that much more special. Already looking forward to returning again! read more

Food was amazing just like at the taste of Chicago! Service was fast and friendly ! Restaurant is clean and bright ambiance and Ora are great ! We drive almost an hour to get the beef ! On the weekends ! While Campione's figures out how to run a beef shop in MJ we are here knowing it's done right ! read more

Authentic Chicago style Italian Beef. Just amazing! The fries and onion rings are so good. The ice cream is top notch as well.

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant for lunch today. When we walked in and started to look at the menu we realized we had no idea what to order fortunately one of the owners was there and offered to help us order. He ordered for us my husband ordered the combo beef and sausage with hot peppers and dipped. I went with the chicken sandwich. The sandwiches were both great. The combo sandwich had plenty of flavor and my husband enjoyed the onion rings too. My chicken sandwich had flavor and was juicy. The restaurant was busy for a Friday afternoon. Service was pleasant and quick. We will definitely be back. And thanks again to the owner for the sandwich suggestions. read more

Italian beef meal was great brownie was great and cheeseburger meal was great. Five stars love Chicago food cause I'm from Chicago. I might be biased, but Chicago has the best food. Sorry Tennessee you guys gotta catch up. read more

The was good but it's not like Chicago by far but I will give it a 4 star, I had the Italian beef and Italian sausage

I'm originally from the Chicago burbs where Italian beef Is plentiful and a staple. I've always loved Buona. I'm thrilled they opened here in the Boro and I can get a taste from home without having to visit Illinois . Be sure to get your beef dipped (I prefer baptized with extra Mozzarella). The beef and bread are straight authentic! Sad to read several bad reviews but for those of us that don't have access to authentic Chicago cuisine, Buona is a blessing. Now, can we get some good authentic Chicago pizza here too? read more

Fast and courteous service Food did not disa! Great place in Nash area for Authentic Chicago Beef! read more

The food is sooo good. The cheesy beef was very tasty and the beef was very tender. You get a lot of food.

Went there yesterday. Food was okay, not worth $50 for two people for a casual fast food place. What was really bad was that most of the tables were dirty, we sat at the cleanest dirty table, the trash was so full we couldn't even throw our trash away, the syrup was out on two soda choices, there was no silverware at the condiment station we had to ask for plastic silverware at the counter. The restaurant was not at all busy, only 3 tables of people the whole time we were there. read more