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    Buona Sera Italian Restaurant

    4.1 (43 reviews)
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    Donald P.

    We very much enjoyed our visit to Buona Sera. Though it's in a strip mall, the decor makes you feel like you're in Italy. Our server was both efficient and friendly, with a sense of humor.Both our appetizers and dinners were delicious, while our desserts (Limoncello cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake) were also to die for! We'll take other guests here!

    Though not spelled out on the website, the restaurant is indeed  byob.
    Meredith R.

    The chef/owner's NY roots and positive reviews propelled us to Buona Sera. Last minute reservations and BYOB -- a must when we go Italian outside of Philadelphia -- made this a lovely evening. We shared a Caesar salad -- the dressing light and full of flavor -- coupled with calamari. Their calamari is delicious, fried just right, both tentacles and rings, with a tasty homemade tomato sauce. I vacillated between two entrees. When our gracious server (whose family owns the restaurant) said he'd ask the chef to pound the breast thin, I went with chicken parm. Other than a bit of a char on the cheese, the chicken was very good. (Leftovers for me tonight!) I was pleased that they obliged me with angel hair sauteed in garlic and olive oil .... but the amount of garlic was negligible. Needed more oomph! On the plus side, the pasta was al dente, as it should be. T ordered halibut, a special of the night. He loooooved it! I thought it a bit dry, but indeed flavorful and a good choice (albeit somewhat expensive.) Per usual -- calories be damned! -- we split dessert, pistachio cheesecake. Our assessments differ. My husband thought it delicious. I'd say "okay." The cheese layer was silky and undistinguishable. But if aesthetics count, the two-toned slice was pretty! Buona Sera is light and bright, with tables covered in cloths. (I like that!) Service was excellent and we enjoyed our meals. 4.4 stars! NOTE: After writing my review -- and too lazy to re-post -- I realized we went to the Havertown location, not Horsham. Sorry!

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    Jim V.

    The food was amazing and authentic . The service was excellent. The owner checked on us frequently. Ambiance was pleasant. With Italian music in the background. Lighting was perfect and i felt like a high class restaurant

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    Tubey G.

    Nice BYOB, Italian restaurant. The food is full-flavored; the servers are attentive and friendly. The dining area has a nice white table cloth type feel. The portions are sizeable.

    I had a chicken dish with scallops, shrimp and sautéed spinach in a light marinara sauce served with a whipped potato.
    Chantell B.

    First time here. Food and service was excellent. They had gluten free options. We will be back.

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    Gloria H.

    We came here early with no reservation and the owner Ramsey and waitress Laura were extremely accommodating. They turned on the music and got the restaurant rolling so we could be comfortable and served. Service was great. Food was awesome. We had the artichoke appetizer, Caesar salad (delicious wrapped in a crouton), chicken parm, shrimp scampi, chicken cacciatore, and the mushroom soup. Highly recommend!

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    Love the food and always have great specials. Owner is always present and very accommodating

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    Excellent server attentive but not intrusive; excellent food whole fish fileted tableside; wonderful atmosphere with soft music

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    The hostess was rude and the shrimp and scallops in my meal were raw. Would definitely not recommend

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    Excellent food and service. Loved caeser salad. Had special which was bronzino. Prices not too high. Recommend

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    Restaurant owner sees to it that every diner is happy. Great variety of seafood pasta and such.

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    Ramsey is all about excellent food and service. And five stars to both. Went home feeling full and happy. Can't wait to go back.

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    Excellent food and environment. Friendly staff and great specials as well. Will definitely be coming back!

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