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Buon Appetito Info
Amenities
Service options
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great dessert
Popular for
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Romantic
Crowd
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Groups
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
Best WLM Reviews
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
If you're looking for a semi-casual and laid back BYOB with your special someone, this is the place. Atmosphere is relaxed, food is comforting, and the staff is fantastically friendly. A single talented chef prepares all the meals with care and attention, bring your appetite because portions are large! Especially well prepared chicken in a variety of dishes, but plenty of eggplant and mushroom with amazing flavor.
Been meaning to write this review for a while…I wanted to make sure they got all the stars that they deserve. We dined there a month ago as a party of four. I’ve lived local my entire life (50 years of it????), and never even knew this place was there. I’m an Italian restaurant snob and this was one of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had (like North End of Boston good). It’s tiny and cozy, not over the top in decorations in any way, nor are the prices. Service did take a while, but it was understandable knowing it’s a one man show; we knew that going into it. Honestly it was such a good time, we hardly noticed. BYOB with a minor corking fee (I think $3?) was a big plus. Waitresses were a hoot. Fantastic experience, and we will be back.
1st time visiting the restaurant with friends. A small place offering BYOB along with a nice menu. Great service along with a good meal. Sausage appetizer outstanding, along with the garlic bread.
Our party of three came here to treat a friend to a birthday dinner. He suggested this restaurant having eaten here once before and remembered their food well. My partner and I had high hopes thinking of the amazing eatery in North Stonington that has exceptional food under the same name. A casual room for diners, there is no bar, so it's BYOB. No complaint in terms of the savings, as the corkage fee per bottle is $2.50. This in itself is a draw if you don't mind food that is simply okay. We brought sixty dollars of wine from our house stock and paid five bucks to drink it. Good deal.
Waiting to be seated, we saw the specials menu had a list of things that were not available, including the lamb I hoped to order. My partner wondered why they just didn't list what was available. Moving on, as soon as we sat down, we were asked if we wanted the garlic cheese bread. We said yes, though I'm not sure it was complimentary. It had a good texture.
We ordered two appetizers. Our birthday guest wanted to try the roasted peppers in balsamic vinegar with Kalamata olives a second time. My partner saw on the specials board stuffed clams and chose those. The peppers were cooked through and had the flavor it should. The stuffed clams resemble the stuffed clams one can buy in a grocery store's fish department.
A small mixed greens salad came with our mains and the house dressing. The three mains were Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Provencal and a Chilean Sea Bass featured on the specials board. It took some time before our entrées came to the table.The Chicken Marsala was not the classic version by including tomatoes. The Shrimp Provencal was served not quite as described, but okay. Most dishes here are served on angel hair pasta - even the filet mignon and leg of lamb. New to me...
For $29.95, my Chilean Sea Bass was a mystery fish, under a large ladle full of what was comparable to Hollandaise sauce. At best, it was four oz. in size. In N.Y., CA or many other places, this fish is a high-end product, served elegantly in a larger portion for its often market priced cost. The red sauce on the accompanying angel hair was not to my liking. Boxed it up after one bite to bring home for my partner.
There were no desserts available when we tried to order one for our friend's birthday wish. All chocolate cakes and cheesecake were sold out. One lemon cake dessert was left. We passed.
This restaurant is fine for people wanting a relaxed atmosphere and not expecting more than casual fare.
What a delightful find! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant doesn’t look like much from the street. But the menu has an excellent variety, the portions are generous, and the food is delicious. The risotto was cooked to order! The meal came with a large bowl of freshly grated parmesan. And the chocolate decadence cake was divine.
The owner told me that they’ll be celebrating their 30th anniversary this coming January, and I can see why they’ve lasted this long.
My husband, in-laws, and I dined here for my husband’s birthday dinner. Open for dinner only; recommend calling for reservations. BYOB. Extensive Italian menu with fresh, delicious food!!! One of the best risottos I have had. The owners are also very sweet.
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where’s our food ? The waitress “I’ll check “ and she never comes back. Finally as she’s serving another table that came in after and we see a “takeout order” come and go I say we’re done we’ve been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it’s always like this in Friday and Saturdays it’s only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, but r get done help! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Quick Facts About Buon Appetito
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 08:30 PM |
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