Buona Vita

4.7

1671 reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Summer Season hours are everyday from 3pm to 10 pm
New to Somer's Point the Grand Opening of Buona Vita Restaurant is dedicated to preparing deliciously authentic and classic Italian foods served with only top-shelf ingredients, charm and smile, where guests are celebrated and welcomed. With beautiful high ceilings, warm ambiance, beautiful Tuscan décor, walking through the doors of Buona Vita takes you to an intimate and cozy Southern Italian villa right in the heart of Somers Point. We are also offering takeout orders! Please visit our website to place your order!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 788-0370
Website
http://www.buonavitarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
Area
Somers Point
Parking Details
4pm-12pm Private Lot
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

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Popular dishes

Antipasto Buona VitaUS$9.95
Fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, prosciutto di Parma, marinated olives, Seasonal grilled veggies finished with aged balsamic vinegar
CozzeUS$7.95
Pei mussels, peperoncino, oil, garlic, white wine or tomato sauce
VongoleUS$8.95
Sautéed clams, oil, garlic, basil, white wine or tomato sauce
Calamari FreschiUS$9.95
Fresh calamari grilled or fried to perfection
Prosciutto di ParmaUS$8.95
Roasted peppers, provolone picante, arugula pesto
Melanzane RipienoUS$8.95
Light fried sliced eggplant stuffed with whipped fresh ricotta cheese, topped with Fontina cheese and finished with marinara sauce
Brusccheta di PomodoroUS$7.95
Homemade focaccia bread topped with heirloom chopped tomatoes, shallots, capers and extra virgin olive oil
Zupa del Giorno
- MP

Insalate

CesareUS$7.95
Crispy romaine, focaccia croutons in our creamy homemade Caesar dressing
PanzanellaUS$7.95
Frisse, baby spinach, pane tostado, tomatoes, roasted carrots, red onions, Sherry wine vinaigrette
Arugula é PereUS$8.95
Wild arugula, shaved pears, fennel and pecorino sardo, toasted pine nuts, honey lemon vinaigrette
Roasted BeetsUS$8.95
Beets mix greens, toasted almonds, Gorgonzola dolce, raspberry vinaigrette

Le Paste

Home-made regular, whole wheat and gluten free is daily prepared

Spaghetti CapreseUS$16.95
Spaghetti pasta with fresh home made marinara sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.95
Egg fettuccine pasta tossed in our creamy egg yolk sauce, sprinkled with fresh grated Parmigiano Cheese
GnocchiUS$17.95
Home-made potato dumplings tossed in your choice of sauce: marinara, Gorgonzola or aurora
LasagnaUS$19.95
Homemade meat lasagna, meat sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh tomato gravy
Papardelle BologneseUS$18.95
Homemade wide ribbon noodles in our signature slow cooked meat sauce
Penne alla VodkaUS$17.95
Penne pasta tossed with pancetta, green peas, pink vodka sauce
Penne alla PuttanescaUS$16.95
Penne pasta sautéed with black olives, anchovies, Italian long hot peppers in our homemade tomato gravy
Linguine del GiardinoUS$17.95
Linguine pasta, sautéed seasonal vegetables in oil, garlic white wine or our homemade fresh tomato gravy
Risotto PrimaveraUS$18.95
Arborio rice, sautéed seasonal vegetables, basil in a oil, garlic white wine or homemade tomato gravy
Cheese RavioliUS$17.95
Ricotta cheese ravioli, homemade tomato gravy

Pasta di Mare

Fettuccine Buona VitaUS$23.95
Homemade spinach fettuccine tossed with jumbo lump crabmeat, grape tomatoes, basil garlic extra virgin olive oil, splash of white wine
Spaghetti alla VongoleUS$19.95
Spaghetti pasta, little neck clams, diced tomatoes, arugula, basil, oil, garlic white wine sauce
Spaghetti alla CozzeUS$17.95
Spaghetti pasta, pei mussels, oil garlic, basil, lemon white wine sauce or homemade tomato gravy
Linguine PescatoreUS$24.95
Linguine pasta tossed with sautéed mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari
Linguine TraditionalUS$21.95
Linguine pasta tossed with sautéed shrimp, artichokes heard, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes in a lemon white wine sauce
Farfalle alla SalmoneUS$20.95
Bow tie pasta, smoked salmon, asparagus, brandy pink cream sauce
Penne ScampiUS$22.95
Penne pasta sautéed with shrimps, baby spinach, brandy cream sauce
Risotto del MareUS$25.95
Arborio rice tossed with sautéed mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in a white wine or home made tomato gravy

Pesce

Flounder FranceseUS$27.95
Filet of flounder, egg dipped, white wine lemon butter sauce, capers
Salmone LivorneseUS$24.95
Pan seared king salmon filet with olives, capers, shallots, finished in a light tomato sauce
TilapiaUS$24.95
Stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, spinach saffron, white wine sauce
Langoustine
Large mediterranean shrimp, grilled to perfection, olive oil and fresh squeeze of lemon dressing
- MP
Fish of the Day
Chef's choice from the market
- MP

Poultry

Pollo Buona VitaUS$21.95
Sautéed chicken breast topped with prosciutto di Parma, baby spinach, fontina cheese, imported porcini mushrooms, light demi glace sauce
Pollo ParmigianoUS$18.95
Breaded chicken breast with our homemade tomato gravy and melted mozzarella cheese
Pollo FantasiaUS$20.95
Chicken breast sautéed with fresh asparagus, melted fontina cheese, finished with lemon white wine sauce
Pollo alla CacitoraUS$21.95
Chicken breast sautéed with roasted peppers, white bottom mushrooms, home made tomato gravy
Pollo MarsalaUS$20.95
Chicken breast, sautéed white bottom mushrooms, sweet Marsala wine light demi glace sauce

Carne

All Entrees served with side of Pasta or Veggies of the day $3.95

Vitello Buona vitaUS$25.95
Veal medallions topped wit prosciutto di Parma, smoked mozzarella, imported porcini mushrooms, brown veal stock reduction
Veal ParmigianoUS$20.95
Lightly breaded veal medallions, homemade tomato gravy, fontina cheese
Veal CarciofiUS$21.95
Veal medallions, artichokes, white mushrooms, white wine lemon capers sauce
Veal FranceseUS$20.95
Veal medallions, egg dip, lemon white wine sauce
Veal ScallopineUS$22.95
Veal medallions, roasted peppers, white mushrooms, homemade tomato gravy
Agnelo
New Zealand lamb chops sautéed with porcini mushrooms, roasted peppers; asparagus brandy demiglace sauce or plain grilled
- MP

Per Il Bambini

Chicken Fingers & FriesUS$8.95
Meatballs & PastaUS$8.95
Fettucine AlfredoUS$8.95
Penné Butter & CheeseUS$8.95

Homemade Desserts

TiramisuUS$8.95
Chocolate FondantUS$8.95
TartufoUS$6.95
Cream BruleUS$7.95
Pana-CottaUS$6.95
Cheese CakeUS$7.95
CannoliUS$7.95
Seasonal Fruit SorbetesUS$7.95

Beverages

Coffee & TeaUS$2.25
EspressoUS$3.25
CappuccinoUS$4.50
Mineral WaterUS$3.50

What 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Atlantic City
Neighbourhood gem
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Kathyp
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
As always,the food is very good. It’s a BYOB which is great! Server was very pleasant and we had a very nice meal.
LB
LuckyBones
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st time eating here in March 2023. Quaint interior, fireplace & clean. BYOB. Food great & decent portions. Only 1 waiter that night, so service slow but accurate. Not an open table in the place & was noisy but bearable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious with great ambience! I would definitely go back!
MM
MargeM
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food is great; service a tad slow with only one waiter. Ambience is warm and cozy.
GR
GreggR
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here last Saturday night, loved the ambiance! Our waiter Remy was awesome as well as the rest of the staff! And the food was delicious! We are not seafood eaters but there was plenty to choose from on the menu. We'll definitely be returning!!
BC
BillC
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The good was just Great! Service was slow as they only had one waiter working. Perfect place to go before going to the playhouse. We’ll definitely be going back.
a
anthonyt
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a great meal along with great service!!
HH
HughH
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good, special over priced
j
juliejam
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Very busy - so we were looking forward to a great meal! Disappointed - Food was fair at best. Very loud and seemed understaffed. Hostess appeared really stressed / setting up tables trying to move seating along and never greeted diners arriving for reservations, just held up a finger snd said just a minute. If you try it - Pass on the specials ($46 for seafood pasta with one shrimp) and pass on the lasagna.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in Somers Point! Never disappoints and I was given the corner table as requested! Coming back many times for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! I had lasagne very good, meaty and very tasty gravy. The greatest wife ever had the special- bronzino and she loved it. Our first time there, we will be back!
BC
BethC
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a great meal here! The staff couldn’t be any nicer! Especially Remi!!!
BC
BrianC
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My entree was not hot enough as served. Our waitress, Andrea, could not have been any nicer about it and thanked me for bringing it to her attention. When she returned with the piping hot entree it was outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Average order fish with lump crab and there was no crab on it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day
MW
MichaelW
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s day
D
Diane
Atlantic City
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a delightful dining experience ! The food was excellent as well as the service ! Can’t wait to return
BD
BillD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice restaurant, tables are a little on top of one another. Valentines deal was $54 for 3 courses. Food was good, not spectacular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! We have always loved everything we try. The service is also on point! We highly recommend!
S
Shelley563
Philadelphia
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to Buona Vita and our Valentines Day dinner was wonderful. For the special day they offered a price fixe dinner of 3 courses off the regular menu. We started with a Caesar and a beet salad, both fresh and tasty. Entrees were 2 of Buona Vita’s delicious veal offerings, the veal carciofi and the Vitella Buona Vita, the veal fork tender and perfectly cooked. A slice of Tiramisu and one of Belgian chocolate mousse cake finished off the night - YUM! As usual, the entire staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was busy, but we were never rushed and we never had to wait for anything. Highly recommend this restaurant for any dinner, special holiday or not.
CF
CocoFeins
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
First time going and we were not disappointed…. everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The gnocchi I had melted in my mouth. Loved it being BYOB, would highly recommend this restaurant!!!
SF
StevenF
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE, AND A VERY NICE ATMOSPHERE!
RB
RichardB
Atlantic City
71 reviews
vip
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Dinner was very god, ambiance nice, but we asked for our leftovers to be boxed and they forgot to bring them to us, we left without them. Just found out our credit card was additionally charged an extra 5.00, after we tipped, paid and signed the bill, beware after the fact it may cost you more than you thought! One & done!
ME
MarkE
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was just a quiet, little place, older but we absolutely loved it. The food was delicious, I recommend it. It was my first time there I will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food is always very good. Only one server for the entire upstairs slowed everything down. I really enjoy the chicken parm entree but for some reason this time there was almost no pasta with it. Disappointing visit
DP
DebP
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a busy night in the restaurant, but the service was still excellent. The Caesar salad was delicious and large enough to share. The Melanzane Ripeno, Salmon Livornese, and Pappardelle Bolognese dishes were all terrific, and the tiramisu dessert was the best ever!
HM
HMPh
Atlantic City
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was excellent as always. Our table was waiting for us at the reserved time
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Remi and buona vita are amazing!
SC
StephenC
Atlantic City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Remy was great
p
primus
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent experience. Remi is a top of the line waiter, and a wonderful host. Everything was top-of-the-line also. Would suggest this restaurant to everyone and anyone who wants to have a fine Italian meal and a wonderful situation.
l
ladybird
Washington DC
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Conistantly delicious.
DT
DawnT
Philadelphia
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a winter weekend at the beach. First time at restaurant and loved it food was impressive. We had the mussels in red sauce. They were small in size and that is what we like . Same with the clams in white wine sauce. Both broths were great and good for bread dipping too. Husband had the veal parmigiana. He ate it all. I managed to get a bite before all gone . It was good quality. I had the tilapia so good. Had a Caesar salad. It was well portioned . We had dessert. It was so pretty and delicious in unique must go to will be visiting again.
E
Ellebelle
Philadelphia
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Looking forward to going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is delicious, the gnocchi with aurora sauce was better than any I’ve ever had anywhere! The service is excellent, Remy is knowledgeable and kind and handled a very full restaurant like a pro. The hostess is sweet and seemed to help when needed. The room is loud as it fills up but it added to the happy atmosphere. Highly recommend and we will be making it a regular place for us.
N
Nancyc
Atlantic City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
New Year’s Eve
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Remy is the best…….great food , service, everything.
MO
MargotO
Philadelphia
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Small nice BYOB. The noise level is high but I like the energetic vibe. Food was very good.
b
boston2018
Philadelphia
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was a wonderful evening with great food and good friends. I would definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I came here on Christmas Eve for the second time and this place is just so good. The food is delicious, the service fantastic and personal, and the ambiance is cozy and inviting. Buona Vita would give any city Italian byob a run for their money. I got the penne vodka with grilled salmon and have been thinking about it ever since. Highly recommend dining at Buona Vita!
BM
BillM
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service, our server Remi was attentive and informative. Great BYOB

FAQs

Buona Vita is rated 4.7 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 11 times today

801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Somers Point
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
4pm-12pm Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.buonavitarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(609) 788-0370

Featured in

45 Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Buona Vita

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

45 Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lasagna

Gnocchi

Papardelle Bolognese

Antipasti

Antipasto Buona VitaUS$9.95

CozzeUS$7.95

VongoleUS$8.95

Calamari FreschiUS$9.95

Prosciutto di ParmaUS$8.95

Melanzane RipienoUS$8.95

Brusccheta di PomodoroUS$7.95

Zupa del Giorno

Insalate

CesareUS$7.95

PanzanellaUS$7.95

Arugula é PereUS$8.95

Roasted BeetsUS$8.95

Le Paste

Spaghetti CapreseUS$16.95

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.95

GnocchiUS$17.95

LasagnaUS$19.95

Papardelle BologneseUS$18.95

Penne alla VodkaUS$17.95

Penne alla PuttanescaUS$16.95

Linguine del GiardinoUS$17.95

Risotto PrimaveraUS$18.95

Cheese RavioliUS$17.95

Pasta di Mare

Fettuccine Buona VitaUS$23.95

Spaghetti alla VongoleUS$19.95

Spaghetti alla CozzeUS$17.95

Linguine PescatoreUS$24.95

Linguine TraditionalUS$21.95

Farfalle alla SalmoneUS$20.95

Penne ScampiUS$22.95

Risotto del MareUS$25.95

Pesce

Flounder FranceseUS$27.95

Salmone LivorneseUS$24.95

TilapiaUS$24.95

Langoustine

Fish of the Day

Poultry

Pollo Buona VitaUS$21.95

Pollo ParmigianoUS$18.95

Pollo FantasiaUS$20.95

Pollo alla CacitoraUS$21.95

Pollo MarsalaUS$20.95

Carne

Vitello Buona vitaUS$25.95

Veal ParmigianoUS$20.95

Veal CarciofiUS$21.95

Veal FranceseUS$20.95

Veal ScallopineUS$22.95

Agnelo

Per Il Bambini

Chicken Fingers & FriesUS$8.95

Meatballs & PastaUS$8.95

Fettucine AlfredoUS$8.95

Penné Butter & CheeseUS$8.95

Homemade Desserts

TiramisuUS$8.95

Chocolate FondantUS$8.95

TartufoUS$6.95

Cream BruleUS$7.95

Pana-CottaUS$6.95

Cheese CakeUS$7.95

CannoliUS$7.95

Seasonal Fruit SorbetesUS$7.95

Beverages

Coffee & TeaUS$2.25

EspressoUS$3.25

CappuccinoUS$4.50

Mineral WaterUS$3.50