Buona Tavola Menu – San Luis Obispo, CA

Type : Northern Italian restaurant

Location : San Luis Obispo, CA

Casually elegant Northern Italian eatery with a traditional menu highlighting seasonal ingredients. Based on 495 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Buona Tavola 93401

Address:
1037 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 545-8000

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
Saturday 5:30–9:30 PM
Sunday 5:30–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 5:30–9:30 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco E Basilico
Grilled garlic bread, roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil		 $6.75
Bruschetta Ai Funghi Trifolate
Grilled garlic bread, sautéed local and imported mushrooms		 $8.50
Polpettine Di Anatra E Tacchino
Duck and turkey dumplings, onion confit marmelade		 $10.50
Affetati Misti
Piemontese salami, artisanal imported cheeses, bagnetto and ‘nduja spread		 $14.25
Pizza Margherita
Home made tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, finished with julienne organic basil.		 $14.25
Pizza Del Giorno
Special pizza of the day. Please inquire with your server.		 $14.25
Panino Del Giorno
Special panino of the day. Please inquire with your server.
Insalata Di Parma
Arugula, red apples, walnuts, roma tomatoes, balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese on imported prosciutto		 $10.50
Insalata Di Gamberi E Capesante
Warm salad of sea scallops, shrimp, arugula, roma tomatoes and lemon mustard dressing		 $14.50
Lattughette Novelle Di Stagione
Mixed baby lettuce, roma tomatoes, and fennel tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing		 $6.00
Insalata Bella Cesare
Romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing		 $10.75
Insalata Alla Tosca
Grilled chicken breast, baby spinach, eggplant, green and yellow zucchini, sun dried tomatoes and rosemary mustard dressing		 $12.25
Insalata Salmonata
Fresh organic arugula and baby spinach with pan seared salmon, diced roma tomatoes, capers, and toasted pinenuts, with a lemon caesar dressing topped with crispy shallots.		 $15.25
Insalata Fantasia
Fresh organic arugula, with sections of orange and grapefruit, oven roasted beets, julienne red onions, toasted pine nuts, diced roma tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled goat cheese.		 $14.50
Penne All’arrabbiata
Short tube pasta, garlic, Italian parsley and lightly spicy tomato sauce		 $8.00
Spaghettini Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
Spaghettini pasta, garlic, red chile flakes, Italian parsley and extra virgin olive oil		 $10.00
Tortelloni Di Zucca Alla Salvia E Mascarpone
Home made tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage mascarpone sauce and topped with crushed walnuts		 $12.50
Orecchiette Con Rapine E Salciccia
Hat shaped pasta with home made chicken sausages, rapine, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and tomato basil sauce		 $12.00
Capellini Al Filetto Di Pomodoro E Basilico
Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil		 $9.75
Gnocchi Di Zucca Al Pesto
Home made potato and pumpkin dumplings with light creamy pesto sauce		 $10.00
Tortelloni Bufalina
Home made tortelloni stuffed with mozzarella in a light tomato basil sauce		 $13.00
Fettuccine Al Sugo Di Carni Miste
Fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, and beef in an herbed meat sauce		 $13.00
Agnolotti Di Scampi Arrabbiati
Home made half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and prosciutto in lightly spicy tomato sauce		 $11.50
Pappardelle Alla San Pietro
Wide ribbon pasta with shrimp, braised sweet onions, imported prosciutto and light creamy tomato sauce		 $14.00
Risotto Ai Porcini E Erbe Silvane
Arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, organic herbs, white wine and chicken broth		 $13.00
Linguine Alla Vongole Bianche
Linguine pasta with Manilla clams, garlic, and italian parsley, in a spicy white wine sauce		 $14.50
Timballo Valdostano
Layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, mozzarella, and baked with tomato sauce		 $13.00
Petti Di Pollo Asiago
Oven roasted chicken breast and wing stuffed with Asiago cheese, wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma and pan seared in a white wine sauce		 $14.50
Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia
Boneless chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled with rosemary mustard sauce		 $13.75
Tagliata Di Bue Salutare
10 oz flat-iron steak grilled on fresh arugula with shaved parmesan and balsamic reduction sauce		 $17.00
Bocconcini Portobello
Veal scaloppini with braised portobello mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine sauce		 $17.00
Pesci Del Giorno Alla Griglia
Fresh fish of the day
Buona Tavola’s Olivata
Take home a 9oz. jar of Olivata, made with olives, mustard seed, infused organic herbs, imported Italian extra virgin olive oil and a touch of aged balsamic vinegar		 $6.25
Dinner Menu
Affettati Misti
Piemontese salami, artisanal imported cheeses, bagnetto and nduja spread		 $17.50
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco E Basilico
Grilled garlic bread, roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil		 $10.50
Bruschetta Ai Funghi Trifolati
Grilled garlic bread, sautéed local and imported mushrooms		 $11.50
Polpettine Di Anatra E Tacchino
Duck and turkey dumplings, onion confit marmalade		 $13.50
Molluschi Al Guazetto
Manilla clams, black mussels, lightly spicy tomato sauce		 $14.50
Carpaccio Del Monte Bianco
Raw beef filet, arugula, parmesan cheese, and celery root, horseradish mustard dressing		 $14.50
Insalata Di Parma
Arugula, red apples, walnuts, roma tomatoes, balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese on imported prosciutto		 $15.50
Insalata Del Dante
Baby spinach, roma tomatoes, pine nuts, red onions and gorgonzola cheese dressing		 $14.50
Mozzarella Con Trittico Di Vegetali
Mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini and extra virgin olive oil		 $15.50
Caprese
Mozzarella, roma tomatoes, red onions, capers, basil and extra virgin olive oil		 $11.50
Insalata Bufala
Arugula, marinated eggplant, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, capers and red wine vinaigrette dressing		 $13.50
Carciofi Ai Petali Di Parmigiano
Artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing		 $13.50
Insalata Bella Cesare
Romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing		 $11.50
Lattughette Novelle Di Stagione
Mixed baby lettuce, roma tomatoes, and fennel and balsamic vinaigrette dressing		 $9.50
Insalata Tricolore Della Buona Tavola
Arugula, radicchio, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, rosemary garlic croutons and caesar dressing		 $11.50
Minestrone Saporito
Medley of vegetables, Tuscan beans, chicken broth and basil pesto		 $10.25
Penne All’arrabbiata
Short tube pasta, garlic, Italian parsley and lightly spicy tomato sauce		 $13.50
Spaghettini Aglio Olio E Peperoncino
Spaghettini pasta, garlic, red peppers, Italian parsley and extra virgin olive oil		 $12.50
Tortelloni Di Zucca Alla Salvia E Mascarpone
Home made tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese with sage, mascarpone sauce and walnuts		 $16.50
Orecchiette Del Campo
Hat shaped pasta with home made chicken sausages, rapine, sun dried tomatoes, garlic and tomato basil sauce		 $15.50
Capellini Al Filetto Di Pomodoro E Basilico
Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil		 $13.50
Tortiglioni Del Buon Gustaio
Wide ridged tube pasta with braised eggplant, garlic, roma tomatoes, tomato sauce and dry ricotta cheese		 $15.50
Gnocchi Di Zucca Al Pesto
Home made potato and pumpkin dumplings with light creamy pesto sauce		 $15.50
Tortelloni Bufalina
Home made tortelloni stuffed with mozzarella and tomato basil sauce		 $15.50
Fettuccine Al Sugo Di Carni Miste
Fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, and beef and herbed meat sauce		 $17.50
Agnolotti Di Scampi Allo Zafferano
Home made half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions and prosciutto with saffron sauce		 $16.50
Pappardelle Alla San Pietro
Wide ribbon pasta with shrimp, braised sweet onions, imported prosciutto and light creamy tomato sauce		 $21.50
Risotto Del Cusio
Carnaroli rice with freshwater shrimp, porcini mushrooms, organic herbs and white wine and chicken broth		 $21.50
Linguine Fra Diavolo
Linguine pasta with Manilla clams, black mussels, shrimp, garlic, white wine and lightly spicy tomato sauce		 $23.50
Tagliata Di Bue Salutare
10 oz flat-iron steak grilled on fresh arugula with shaved parmesan and balsamic reduction sauce		 $25.50
Petti Di Pollo Asiago
Chicken breast and wing stuffed with Asiago cheese, wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma with white wine sauce		 $21.50
Teneroni Portobello
Veal scaloppini with braised portobello mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine sauce		 $24.50
Pollo Scamiciato Alla Vinaggia
Boneless chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled and with rosemary mustard sauce		 $19.50
Timballo Valdostano
Layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, mozzarella, and tomato sauce baked		 $17.50
Pesce Del Giorno Alla Griglia
Fresh fish of the day
Buona Tavola’s Olivata
Take home a 9oz jar of Olivata, made with black olives, mustard seed, infused organic herbs, imported Italian extra virgin olive oil and a touch of aged balsamic vinegar.		 $6.25
Dessert Menu
Moscato D’asti Nivole $12.00
Rosa Regale, Brachetto D’acqui $12.00
Roxo Port Cellars Barbera ’08 $8.50
Desiree Chocolate Dessert Wine $9.50
Peachy Canyon Zin Port $10.50
Warre’s Otima 10Yr Tawny $12.00
Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny $16.00
Felsina Vin Santo ’03 $16.00
Tiramisu
Lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone and covered with imported chocolate crumbles.		 $8.75
Crema Di Vaniglia Della Buona Tavola
Vanilla cream custard topped with your choice of rich caramel sauce or creamy chocolate sauce. (Antonio recommends half of each)		 $8.75
Gelato Misto
Three seasonal flavors of homemade gelato served with warm chocolate sauce on the side or basil syrup.		 $8.75
Tartufo Italiano Al Cioccolato
Dark chocolate gelato covered with cocoa powder, chocolate and finely ground hazelnuts, topped with espresso.		 $8.75
Torta Di Mele Alla Pia
House made country apple tart with a polenta crust and served with a cinnamon zabaione.		 $8.75
Espresso $4.00
Cappuccino $4.75
Caffe Latte $4.75
Coffee $3.75
Tea $3.75

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Reviews

Julia M
What a great place! About the only Italian with 4+ rating in the area.

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Terri Pieretti
unbelievable experience at Buona Tavola. celebrated my son’s best friend’s “the night before”. The rehearsal dinner celebrated a beautiful couple and family and friends and the food was exquisite. truly Italian at its best. Paolo and Manny were amazing! The Buona Tavola family has truly created something special!! I recommend the entire menu…creative and authentic!

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camden murtagh
Very good italian food, we got a couple apps and they were all tasty although nothing jumped out as the clear winner. Stuck to the pasta menu for entres and was not disappointed. Pesto pasta was bomb. Large wine menu as well with local and international wines which is great.

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Justin Hall
I had a phenomenal experience I always have had amazing service here. Definitely my favorite Italian dining in San luis obispo county! Franchesco always gives us amazing service the food is amazing I had the seafood pasta special was to die for! My gf had the gluten free pasta in a spicy red sauce! Amazing! All the wines selections we were advised on were all amazing truly a dining experience that’s magical everytime can’t rave about it enough! Every aspect of our meal was amazing! If you have been you must!

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Nikhil Shankar
Excellent restaurant — both the food and atmosphere was great. Would go back!

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Paty Millán Montesinos
The food and staff here is excellent! Pasta is homemade and reminded me of the dishes in my trips to Italy.

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Richard Eckman
You’ll never have a bad meal in Italy, but this is closer. Great dinner. The house wine is over the top. If you’re lucky, Manuel is your server.

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David Simkins
A really lovely, intimate Italian restaurant, run primarily by Italians.

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Lorie Norkus
For our anniversary we came for dinner. We were seated right away but it was about 10 minutes for our waiter to come. We ordered the bruscetta fungi which was very good. I ordered the lamb chops and my husband had the sea bass special. My chops were supposed to be medium but were quite past pink. They came with tasty zoodled carrots, spinach and a tiny bit of mashed potatoes. The sauce was good. They gave us a small tiramisu to share for our special day. It tasted like it had been in the refrigerator a little too long. I really don’t like being so negative but it’s truthful. Before last night, I’ve not had a bad meal here. The atmosphere on the patio is really nice and the wine selection is very good. Our meal plus two glasses of wine was $150. We’ll go back but I’ll be having pasta next time.

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Jake Andrews
Best meal and service I’ve had in years.

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