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Buona Sera, Red Bank, NJ

Buona Sera

4.7
4.7
1774 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events.

Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience for your next meeting or special occasion, let us host in one of our fabulous venues. Weddings, Mitzvah's / Sweet 16's, Christenings, Corporate Meetings, and More!
  • Neighborhood
    Red Bank
  • Parking details
    $7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,774 people are saying

Buona Sera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Sera offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding service" and "phenomenal food." Guests rave about the generous portions and "beautifully decorated" ambiance. Though occasionally noisy, the restaurant's extensive menu and attentive staff, like Zack and Grant, enhance every visit. Perfect for pre-show meals, Buona Sera consistently delivers "excellent" food and a "fun and festive" atmosphere.

1,774 Reviews
  1. Filomena

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was outstanding. I want to thank Zack for going above and beyond to ensure that our dinner experience was exception. Best Regards, Filomena Santangelo

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  2. Julia VIP

    Atlanta53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school Italian restaurant - lively on a Tuesday night. Portions are giant - not sure anyone can finish what they bring. Service was exceptional. Fried calamari was very tender and accompanying sauce flavorful and full bodied. Caeser Salad had a good dressing and plenty of anchovies, but lettuce was cut or shredded randomly and not at the level for a restaurant of this calibre.

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  3. Peggy VIP

    Baltimore3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in after a show at The Basie Theatre. They were close to closing the kitchen so they were a little hurried to get our orders. The food was great but be aware...portions are HUGE. We took leftovers home and it is still enough for another two meals (I'm not kidding). Would go again.

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  4. Valerie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service as always excellent. Specials were varied but as always the pasta was superb.

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  5. Lori

    New Jersey15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Zack was fantastic; food was really good- enjoyable pre show meal once again!!

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  6. Susan

    New Jersey13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great but for the noise! Wait staff was super, food was more than plentiful.

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  7. Julia

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lots of appetizers to chose from. The clams casino and chicken meatballs were delicious. Our waiter Terry was wonderful. Service was excellent. Plenty of entree selections also!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the portions were excellent. It was very crowded on Friday night and the service was not great.

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  9. Mary Beth

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant is too loud and tables are too close to each other.

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  10. Danielle

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food was delicious! The restaurant was clean and inviting.

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FAQs

Buona Sera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 530-5858.

Buona Sera is rated 4.7 stars by 1774 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Monmouth
  5. Red Bank

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Buona Sera

50 Maple Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Red Bank
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $7 Valet on Friday and SaturdayFree Parking lot across the street, weekdays after 3pm and all day Sunday.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience for your next meeting or special occasion, let us host in one of our fabulous venues. Weddings, Mitzvah's / Sweet 16's, Christenings, Corporate Meetings, and More!
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