La Buona Forchetta – Italian
Golden light spills over rustic tables where the aroma of flash-fried montanara and crispy calamari fritti sets the stage for a vibrant, communal feast. Guests linger over artfully arranged taglieri and creamy burrata caprese, savoring the soulful warmth of tender polpettine and savory eggplant tortinos in an atmosphere that hums with the effortless charm of an Italian piazza.
La Buona Forchetta, Beech Street, South Park, Golden Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92102, United States https://buonaforchettasd.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, carnivore, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Montanara - $15: Fried pizza bites, chef’s creation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Artichokes - $20: Artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, evoo, garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Calamari Fritti - $19: Fried calamari, marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggplant Tortino - $15: Eggplant, marinara, stracciata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Polpettine - $16: Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, & grated parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bruschettone - $16: Chef’s creation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tagliere Misto - $28: Combination of artisanal cheeses and meats, serves 2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Focaccia - $8: Woodfire Italian flatbread with Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol
- Burrata Caprese - $18: Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Fattore - $13: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Sottoterra - $16: Carrots, fennel, parsnip, onions, mixed greens, goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Piemonte - $15: Spinach, gorgonzola cheese, pear, sliced almonds, balsamic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beet Salad - $16: Organic mixed greens, beets, lentils, goat cheese, parmigiano, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Radicchio - $16: Radicchio and cauliflower salad, salami picante, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Insalata Vegana - $15: Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberry, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Spaghetti Puttanesca - $21: Cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, onions and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Penne al Funghi - $20: Shallots, garlic, parsley, mix mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Ravioli Vegan - $26: Stuffed ravioli with asparagus puree and seasonal julienne vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lasagna Bolognese - $26: Fresh homemade pasta and ground beef ragu, béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lasagna Vegetariana - $24: Fresh homemade pasta, zucchini, asparagus, mixed mushrooms, béchamel, smoked mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Margherita - $18: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, evoo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Marinara - $15: San Marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes
- Regina Margherita - $20: Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Lina - $23: Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata, spicy honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Nicola - $23: Mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Broccolini - $9: Broccolini with shallot, evoo & black pepper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Potatoes - $9: Roasted potatoes with rosemary & melted smoked mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms - $9: Sauteed mixed mushrooms with parsley & garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Tiramisu - $14: Ladyfingers cookies dipped in espresso, mascarpone cream, powder cocoa
- Panna Cotta - $10: Aromatized vanilla cream flan topped with mixed berry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $10: Fried pastry shells filled with ricotta cream & chocolate chips, pistachio crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Italian Spritzer - $16: Aperol, prosecco, club soda
- Buona Forchetta Blonde - $8: Draft Blonde Ale
- Galvanina Organic Soda - $6.5: Lemonade, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Ginger Beer, or Ginger Ale