Buona Terra
4.2
- Neighborhood: Logan Square
- 2535 N. California Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-289-3800
This rustic Italian restaurant is located in a former grocery store. Exposed brick walls feature art for sale by local artists. Light green walls, white curtains and full storefront windows brighten the room. Executive chef Jose Garcia is a veteran of Tuscany on Taylor, and his menu reflects his background. House specialties include panzanella Toscana (salad made from toasted bread and tomatoes), rigatoni Buona Terra (rigatoni pasta tossed with sundried tomato cream, walnuts and goat cheese) and filetino gemello (tornados of beef sauteed with grilled vegetables and portabella mushroom sauce). Traditional Italian desserts include tiramisu and cannoli.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Logan Boulevard and California.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #74 Fullerton, #49 Western. Blue Line Train: Logan Square stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Accepted for all party sizes.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Panzanella Toscana, rigatoni Buona Terra, filetino gemello.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
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"Hidden Gem"
By wagler from avondale, February 2, 2009
This restaurant is fantastic. You will not be disappointed in the wait staff, ambiance, and certainly not the food. I have been a long-time custome...
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"Owners just want to turn tables"
By NT from Logan Sqaure, August 30, 2008
Should have known when making the reservation that this would be a bad experience. We went for a birthday dinner. Owner's wife wanted the party of ...
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"The flavors ROCK! The service made me feel special!"
By BocaBeth from Florida, July 24, 2008
Having been a restaurant manager for more than 18 years, I am pretty particular about my service AND my flavors. Here at Buona Terra we felt right...
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