We have been to Buona Forchetta many times but the first time to the San Marcos location. It is clean and a the outside of the restaurant was very nice. The patio overlooking the newer neighborhood is very nice. The choice of music playing was great music (guns n roses, cold play, etc) but for an Italian restaurant? The pizza guy on Saturday was on break for 40 minutes so you couldn't order a pizza? They were out of Peroni? The people working were very kind, but it is not the same feel as the other locations (we love Encinitas the best). The food was great as always so we will always go back, but maybe not this site.

I recently dined at Buona Forchetta with my mom and my infant, and we had an amazing experience! My mom ordered the Chicken Parmesan and absolutely loved it. She swapped the spaghetti for mashed potatoes, and it already came with a side of perfectly cooked veggies. She couldn't stop raving about how flavorful everything was! I went with the Spaghetti Amatriciana, and it was delicious. The sauce was rich and well-balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. We also appreciated how spacious the restaurant was--it made dining with an infant so much easier. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive, which made the evening even better. Definitely a place I'd recommend and can't wait to visit again.

Our favorite date night place. Food is great. Pizza, Calamari, eggplant. We have had it all. 5 stars. Tonight we drink a glass of wine and snacked and chatted. Wonderful vibe. Big cheers for Michelle, our server and bartender. Best service,and DAMN she works hard. Love this place!!

The Artichoke was amazing, Pasta and Pizza has been our favorite. And Nicolette was great!

I went here for my friends birthday and Nicolette was an amazing server. She was super friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu, she also recommended us great options for our wine selection. We had a great time with her as our server and hope to have her again when we come in next time!

I had a wonderful experience here on Halloween. My work crew and I typically meet once a month and decide on a restaurant where we can enjoy a good meal since we're all foodies. Nicole was our waitress and had some phenomenal spirit because her make-up was on point!! She was very attentive and made sure to emphasize to stop by the Hostess stand to grab some candy The location and weather was beautiful that day, so we sat outside and the color scheme was beautiful. Definitely a great restaurant tto take photos at. My coworker had an appetizer the Burrata Caprese and the presentation was stunning. The basil was super fresh!! She mentioned it being delicious. I ordered the Eva with vegan cheese. I must add that I LOVE that option, I am a hugeee pizza lover and this option had me over-the-moon since I am lactose intolerant. In general vegan cheese tends to gove a cardboard like texture but whatever vegan cheese they have I did not taste the difference. Only thing I'll say is the crust wasn't very supportive or crispy enough on the bottom to hold all the cheese and toppings. The dough though soo good and the side pizza crust super fluffy. I do plan on coming back and hopefully updating my review.

I came across this place looking for restaurants in the San Marcos area. The parking situation isn't the best. There's limited timed parking along the street, and a parking structure a block away. Don't forget to validate. The staff were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The vibe was super chill for a weekend lunch date. The fresh warm pizzas were flavorful. Portions just right for one person and perfect take out boxes ready for you if needed. I was impressed with the Italian soda. I love sweet drinks and my sweet tooth was satisfied. Their desserts were beautifully made and delicious. I already had a sweet drink and I needed a dessert that was sweet, yet light. The Panna Cotta was perfect! I would definitely come and visit once again.

Located in a cute cozy area near the college with a bunch of other restaurants, it was a nice place to hang out and walk around with live music while we waited to be seated. We waited around 30-40 min without a reservation on a Saturday night. Hostess and waitress were both very nice. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, and gave some good recommendations. Everything on the menu seemed authentic Italian. We had the calamari appetizer which was okay. The pizzas were the star, other than for being a little burnt. The millefoglie dessert was pretty good! Can't go wrong with a puff pastry dessert. We had a good experience and will be back. Prices are good too. Hoping the next time the pizzas won't be burnt. :)