Finally found a go-to spot for tasty and fresh wood fire pizza in SC! The dough was perfect. The arugula and EVOO on it had me feeling like I was having a big ole salad while I smashed almost a whole pizza to myself. LOL. It was that good. My husband enjoyed his pasta dish too. Our server Alex was the coolest. Super fun and just down to earth. We sat on the patio and it wasn’t too noisy either. 10/10.
T R Ross
-
November 08, 2025
Buona is one of the best italian franchises. We love the food, we love the service. It really cannot be beat. We have tried all but Newport beach and truly enjoy the fresh pasta, the wood fire pizzas and the beverages. San Clemente is one of the top two of the franchisees. Must try this place
Dustin Davis
-
April 27, 2026
We came for the calamari and boy did it deliver. Once I tried the first bite (which was tender, and perfectly breaded, & just the right amount of crispy) I knew that they know what they’re doing here.
Lee was a fantastic server and gave a great recommendation for the artichoke hearts, which unique and beautifully presented, and I enjoyed it very much.
Joe, the manager, came to greet our table and was a pleasure
Looking forward to visiting on my next trip to San Clemente.
Dusty Lloyd
-
May 26, 2026
We love BF. My wife has celiac and they have great Pizza and Pasta that she loves eating.
Tonight we got the artichoke appetizer with the gluten free Focacia bread. A great combo.
I had the Puttanesca noodles and it was good. It was missing the anchovies, but it was still flavorful and great.
My wife had the Cacio e Pepe with gluten free noodles and the noodle have an interesting shape and good texture. She loved it.
We will he back
Daniela Taylor
-
February 01, 2026
Nice ambiance, great service, amazing food! The artichoke appetizer is the best I’ve ever had. Also the pizza crust is out of this world. Feels like I’m in Italy! We will be back!
Our Address
1014 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
Claim Listing: Buona Forchetta San Clemente
Please Login or Register an Account to Claim Listing
Finally found a go-to spot for tasty and fresh wood fire pizza in SC! The dough was perfect. The arugula and EVOO on it had me feeling like I was having a big ole salad while I smashed almost a whole pizza to myself. LOL. It was that good. My husband enjoyed his pasta dish too. Our server Alex was the coolest. Super fun and just down to earth. We sat on the patio and it wasn’t too noisy either. 10/10.
Buona is one of the best italian franchises. We love the food, we love the service. It really cannot be beat. We have tried all but Newport beach and truly enjoy the fresh pasta, the wood fire pizzas and the beverages. San Clemente is one of the top two of the franchisees. Must try this place
We came for the calamari and boy did it deliver. Once I tried the first bite (which was tender, and perfectly breaded, & just the right amount of crispy) I knew that they know what they’re doing here. Lee was a fantastic server and gave a great recommendation for the artichoke hearts, which unique and beautifully presented, and I enjoyed it very much. Joe, the manager, came to greet our table and was a pleasure Looking forward to visiting on my next trip to San Clemente.
We love BF. My wife has celiac and they have great Pizza and Pasta that she loves eating. Tonight we got the artichoke appetizer with the gluten free Focacia bread. A great combo. I had the Puttanesca noodles and it was good. It was missing the anchovies, but it was still flavorful and great. My wife had the Cacio e Pepe with gluten free noodles and the noodle have an interesting shape and good texture. She loved it. We will he back
Nice ambiance, great service, amazing food! The artichoke appetizer is the best I’ve ever had. Also the pizza crust is out of this world. Feels like I’m in Italy! We will be back!