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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Montanara - $15: Fried pizza bites, chef’s creation Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichokes - $20: Artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, evoo, garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $19: Fried calamari, marinara Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Tortino - $15: Eggplant, marinara, stracciata Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpettine - $16: Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, & grated parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschettone - $16: Chef’s creation Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliere Misto - $28: Combination of artisanal cheeses and meats, serves 2 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia - $8: Woodfire Italian flatbread with Rosemary, Himalayan pink salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Burrata Caprese - $18: Organic tomatoes, burrata, evoo, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattore - $13: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, walnuts, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sottoterra - $16: Carrots, fennel, parsnip, onions, mixed greens, goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piemonte - $15: Spinach, gorgonzola cheese, pear, sliced almonds, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $16: Organic mixed greens, beets, lentils, goat cheese, parmigiano, balsamic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio - $16: Radicchio and cauliflower salad, salami picante, pine nuts, basil, ricotta salata, currant vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Vegana - $15: Organic baby spinach, chickpeas, cranberry, quinoa, Italian balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti Puttanesca - $21: Cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, onions and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne al Funghi - $20: Shallots, garlic, parsley, mix mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Vegan - $26: Stuffed ravioli with asparagus puree and seasonal julienne vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese - $26: Fresh homemade pasta and ground beef ragu, béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Vegetariana - $24: Fresh homemade pasta, zucchini, asparagus, mixed mushrooms, béchamel, smoked mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $18: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, evoo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara - $15: San Marzano tomatoes, oregano, garlic, grape tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regina Margherita - $20: Mozzarella di bufala, grape tomatoes, basil, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lina - $23: Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata, spicy honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nicola - $23: Mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Broccolini - $9: Broccolini with shallot, evoo & black pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $9: Roasted potatoes with rosemary & melted smoked mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms - $9: Sauteed mixed mushrooms with parsley & garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $14: Ladyfingers cookies dipped in espresso, mascarpone cream, powder cocoa
- Panna Cotta - $10: Aromatized vanilla cream flan topped with mixed berry Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $10: Fried pastry shells filled with ricotta cream & chocolate chips, pistachio crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Italian Spritzer - $16: Aperol, prosecco, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buona Forchetta Blonde - $8: Draft Blonde Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Galvanina Organic Soda - $6.5: Lemonade, Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Ginger Beer, or Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
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