Bova – Italian
Bova invites guests into a vibrant, social atmosphere where the air is perfumed with the irresistible scent of roasted garlic and bubbling marinara. Friends gather over shared platters of golden mozzarella fritte and velvety hummus, or tear into warm, cheese-stuffed pagnotta that pulls apart to reveal a molten, savory center. From the bright crunch of Lake Como bruschetta to the comforting richness of Zia Marie’s meatballs, every dish is a celebration of bold Mediterranean flavors designed for lingering over good conversation.
Five Forks Drive, Five Forks, South Carolina 29681 https://bovapizza.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, low-sodium, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Bova are celebrated for the consistently tasty dishes and perfectly sized portions that leave guests feeling thoroughly satisfied. Reviewers highlight the professional and knowledgeable service, noting that staff provide expert menu guidance within a comfortable and memorable setting.
Menu
Antipasta (Appetizers)
- Hummus - $7.95: Trio of homemade hummus: roasted red pepper, black bean and traditional, served with pita points. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lake Como Brushetta - $7.95: Diced roma tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh basil on toasted Italian bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zia Marie's Meatballs - $8.95: Meatballs in homemade marinara. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprisi - $6.95: Sliced fresh Buffalo mozzarella with roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Fritte - $7.95: Cheese sticks served with homemade marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squisito Dip - $6.95: Spinach-artichoke dip served with blue tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $8.95: Lightly breaded and fried served with marinara. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mia's Garlic Cheese Pagnotta with Marinara - $4.95: Garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mia's Garlic Cheese Pagnotta with Alfredo - $5.95: Garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese and alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bova Wings (Bone-in) - $8.95: Marinated chicken wings tossed in choice of Buffalo, BBQ, kickin BBQ or teriyaki sauce. Served with celery and ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bova Wings (Boneless) - $9.95: Marinated boneless chicken wings tossed in choice of sauce. Served with celery and ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Fried Shrimp - $9.95: Deep fried breaded shrimps tossed in Buffalo sauce. Served with ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $8.95: Tomato tortilla filled with grilled chicken, jack and cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo. Served with sour cream and salsa. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Insalate (Salad)
- Cardini's Caesar Salad - $6.95: Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan and red onions with creamy Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pear Salad - $7.95: Fresh spinach with roasted pears, red onions, toasted almonds and crumbled gorgonzola. Served with balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Classic Salad - $6.95: Spring mix with roma tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $7.95: Spring mix with roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and cucumbers. Served with Greek vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grand Antipasto Salad - $8.95: Mix of Italian cold cuts and cheeses over spring mix with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Chicken Salad - $8.95: Spring mix topped with rosemary chicken, roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Served with garlic herb vinaigrette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustico Salad - $7.95: Fresh arugula topped with fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato and red onion. Served with balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Della Casa Salad - $7.95: Oven roasted marinated portabella mushrooms over spring mix with roma tomatoes and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $9.95: Spring mix topped with sliced turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Salad - $8.95: Mixed greens, red onions, oranges, toasted almond, goat cheese and balsamic dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Salad - $8.95: Romaine lettuce topped with fried chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Combo - $6.95: A classic salad and cup of your choice of soup. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Zuppe (Soup)
- Minestrone - $4.95: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $4.95: Daily soup special. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Brick Oven Pizzas
- Build Your Own Masterpiece (8 inch) - $7.95: Base pizza with choice of sauce and mozzarella.
- Build Your Own Masterpiece (12 inch) - $9.95: Base pizza with choice of sauce and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zio Vincent's Salmon Pizza (8 inch) - $9.95: Salmon, red onions, capers, dill and goat cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zio Vincent's Salmon Pizza (12 inch) - $14.95: Salmon, red onions, capers, dill and goat cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antonio's Pizza (8 inch) - $8.95: Fresh Roma tomatoes, basil and Buffalo mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antonio's Pizza (12 inch) - $13.95: Fresh Roma tomatoes, basil and Buffalo mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa's Meat Pizza (8 inch) - $9.95: Pepperoni, prosciutto, meatballs, Italian sausage, mozzarella and organic tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa's Meat Pizza (12 inch) - $13.95: Pepperoni, prosciutto, meatballs, Italian sausage, mozzarella and organic tomato sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Entrees
- Lasagna Classico - $12.95: Layers of pasta stuffed with meat sauce, ricotta, parmesan, romano and mozzarella. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Penne Al Forno - $11.95: Penne pasta tossed with four cheese marinara and melted Italian cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $13.95: Parmesan breaded chicken breast fried and topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghetti marinara. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Romano - $15.95: Sautéed shrimp, scallops, mushroom, tomato and fettuccine in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vitello Parmigiana - $16.95: Breaded veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served with spaghetti. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches, Hoagies & Paninis
- The House Burger - $9.95: 1/2lb burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, romaine, tomato, red onion and mayo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Steak Hoagie - $9.95: Thinly sliced prime rib steak, green peppers, onions, provolone and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Italian Panini - $8.95: Prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, capicola, roasted red peppers, roma tomatoes, romaine and Italian cheeses with BOVA dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $3.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetables - $3.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Red Wine (Glass) - $6: Chianti or Merlot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Red Wine (Bottle) - $23: Chianti or Merlot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House White Wine (Glass) - $6: Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House White Wine (Bottle) - $23: Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Craft Beer on Tap: Selection of 16 craft beers. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Dolci (Desserts)
- Cheesecake - $5.95: New York cheesecake drizzled with a lemon glaze.
- Key Lime Pie - $5.95: Florida Key limes on graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream.
- Chocolate Cake - $6.45: Layers of chocolate cake with chocolate icing and Hershey's syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $5.95: Lady fingers layered with mascarpone cream cheese, cocoa powder and chocolate glaze.
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