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Buona Vita, Somers Point, NJ

Buona Vita

4.6
4.6
2161 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Summer Season hours are everyday from 3pm to 10 pm
New to Somer's Point the Grand Opening of Buona Vita Restaurant is dedicated to preparing deliciously authentic and classic Italian foods served with only top-shelf ingredients, charm and smile, where guests are celebrated and welcomed. With beautiful high ceilings, warm ambiance, beautiful Tuscan décor, walking through the doors of Buona Vita takes you to an intimate and cozy Southern Italian villa right in the heart of Somers Point. We are also offering takeout orders! Please visit our website to place your order!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 788-0370
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

What 2,161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Atlantic

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buona Vita offers an amazing Italian dining experience at the shore with consistently "delicious food" and "great service." Known for tender veal dishes and a delightful BYOB policy, it's perfect for pasta lovers. While the atmosphere can get noisy, the charming outdoor seating provides a quieter option. Highly recommended for its "exceptional" meals and attentive staff.

2,161 Reviews
  1. RichardV

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a bad, or disappointing, meal over the years going to this BYOB. Sometimes, noise level can be high, but that's because certain customers constantly speak at a level you could hear from across the street, causing others to raise their voices.

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  2. Stephen

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was just okay. My chicken was very thin and tough. Disappointed with wait staff Way too expensive. !!

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  3. Marie

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the bronzino, it was pricy, but worth every penny..delicious, servic was excellent, such a sweet little cozy restaurant

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequent your restaurant often. Have Remi almost all the time. His service was great as usual. Food was not good . No other way to put it. And very highly priced. Brought a couple with us to kick off the holiday and was very embarrassed.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and great service

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  6. Tina

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always, and the best service from Remi

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  7. Denise

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good as was the service. Unfortunately the noise level was above and beyond. We couldn’t have a conversation despite being at a small table right across from each other. Very objectionable.

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  8. Linda

    VIP

    Piedmont

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buona Vita is a favorite of ours! From the consistently delicious food (fettuccine Alfredo, anyone?), to the pleasant ambiance, to the attentiveness of the servers, it is a delight and a meal we look forward to each year!

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  9. Mark

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very crowded and loud-food was expensive and was served barely warm.

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  10. Jim

    Atlantic City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. Always a good experience

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FAQs

Buona Vita is rated 4.6 stars by 2161 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Buona Vita

801 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Somers Point
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4pm-12pm Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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