Buona Menu

4.4
(1,025+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Fries

      304/506 cal.
      $4.11+
      Fries
    • Cheese Fries

      439/506 cal.
      $5.36
      Cheese Fries
    • Fountain Drink

      0-182 cal.
      $3.36+
      Fountain Drink
    • Buona Beef (Regular)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $10.24
      Buona Beef (Regular)
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog

      All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato + celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.
      $5.86
      Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy golden onion rings, hand-crafted from fresh onions and coated in seasoned breading. perfectly fried for a crunchy exterior and a tender, sweet onion center
      $6.11
      Onion Rings
    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble + our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.
      $13.74
      Chopped Chicken Salad
    • #1: Buona Beef Meal

      Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.13+
      #1: Buona Beef Meal
    • Buona Beef (Large)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $13.36
      Buona Beef (Large)
    • Cheesy Beef

      Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, our signature Italian beef, and another layer of shredded cheddar. This sandwich guarantees a cheesy bite every time.
      $11.49+
      Cheesy Beef
    • Hamburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $8.24
      Hamburger
    • Rigatoni Marinara

      House-made rigatoni + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage. (served with classic Italian bread) Holy rigatoni, that’s some mighty fine pasta.
      $11.86
      Rigatoni Marinara
  • Buona Meals

    • #1: Buona Beef Meal

      Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.13+
      #1: Buona Beef Meal
    • #5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal

      Includes Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $14.11+
      #5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
    • #4: Hamburger Meal

      Includes Single Hamburger, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.25+
      #4: Hamburger Meal
    • #2: Beef & Sausage Combo Meal

      Includes Regular Beef & Sausage Combo, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.13+
      #2: Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
    • #3: Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal

      Includes Jumbo Hot Dog, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)
      $5.38+
      #3: Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal
  • Buona Classics

    • Buona Beef (Regular)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $10.24
      Buona Beef (Regular)
    • Buona Beef (Large)

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
      $13.36
      Buona Beef (Large)
    • Cheesy Beef

      Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, our signature Italian beef, and another layer of shredded cheddar. This sandwich guarantees a cheesy bite every time.
      $11.49+
      Cheesy Beef
    • Meatball Marinara

      The family meatball recipe + house-made marinara nestled in fresh Italian bread. Fair warning, you’re going to need a napkin.
      $10.24+
      Meatball Marinara
    • Grilled Italian Sausage (Regular)

      Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
      $7.74
      Grilled Italian Sausage (Regular)
    • Grilled Italian Sausage (Large)

      Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.
      $10.36
      Grilled Italian Sausage (Large)
    • Gravy Bread

      Fresh-baked Italian bread soaked in beef gravy.
      $3.24
      Gravy Bread
    • Big Joey's Beef

      Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Topped with Hot Giardiniera, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella. Taste the tradition!
      $12.74+
      Big Joey's Beef
    • Beef & Sausage Combo

      Slow-roasted beef + charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.
      $11.49+
      Beef & Sausage Combo
    • Arancini Beef Bites

      3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
      $9.36
      Arancini Beef Bites
  • Burgers & Dogs

    • Cheeseburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $9.49
      Cheeseburger
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog

      All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato + celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.
      $5.86
      Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog
    • Hamburger

      All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $8.24
      Hamburger
    • Double Cheeseburger

      Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $12.49
      Double Cheeseburger
    • Avocado Pepper Jack Burger

      All-natural burger, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
      $10.74+
      Avocado Pepper Jack Burger
    • Double Burger

      Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.
      $11.24
      Double Burger
    • Jumbo Chicago-Style Double Dog

      $7.49
      Jumbo Chicago-Style Double Dog
    • Jumbo Chili Dog

      Jumbo dog, cheddar cheese and onion.
      $7.11+
      Jumbo Chili Dog
    • Jumbo Spicy Dog

      All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera
      $6.74+
      Jumbo Spicy Dog
  • Chicken

    • Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy all-white meat chicken with our Buona sauce + crunchy pickles on a buttery brioche bun. Simple, crispy + a whole lot of awesome.
      $8.74
      Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy all-white meat chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion + tomato, blue cheese crumbles + ranch dressing on a buttery brioche bun. Flavor packed + ready to set your mouth ablaze.
      $9.99
      Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato + mayo on a buttery brioche bun. Simple yet satisfying.
      $8.86
      Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, Italian cheeses,on fresh Italian bread.
      $9.99
      Chicken Parmesan
    • Southwest Chicken Sandwich

      Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce + red onion, mayo + crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.
      $11.36
      Southwest Chicken Sandwich
    • 6 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Six crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
      $11.24
      6 Piece Chicken Tenders
    • 4 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Four crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em + dunk ’em.
      $8.11
      4 Piece Chicken Tenders
  • Salads

    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble + our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.
      $13.74
      Chopped Chicken Salad
    • Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

      Char-grilled 6oz chicken breast, chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing.Sometimes a classic with chicken is just what the doctor ordered.
      $13.74
      Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
    • Tuscan Harvest Salad

      Spring mix, apple, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese, raspberry dressing.
      $13.74
      Tuscan Harvest Salad
    • Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad

      Crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn + black beans, with tortilla strips + house made ranch dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.
      $13.11
      Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad
    • Side House Salad

      Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
      $5.74
      Side House Salad
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

      Crispy chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato + black olive, with shredded cheddar + honey mustard dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. So that’s what crispy sounds like.
      $13.11
      Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
    • Classic Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic is just what the doctor ordered.
      $8.74
      Classic Caesar Salad
  • Fresh Pasta

    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      House-made fettuccine noodles + rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper + imported parmesan + romano cheese. In case you forgot, we might be Italian. (served with classic Italian bread)
      $12.49
      Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Rigatoni Marinara

      House-made rigatoni + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage. (served with classic Italian bread) Holy rigatoni, that’s some mighty fine pasta.
      $11.86
      Rigatoni Marinara
    • Ravioli Marinara

      House-made ricotta stuffed pasta pillows + marinara, topped with fresh basil + imported parmesan + romano cheese. That’s a lot of cheese. (served with classic Italian bread)
      $11.61
      Ravioli Marinara
  • Pizza

    • Cheese / Build Your Own Pizza

      Select up to four toppings.
      $9.06
      Cheese / Build Your Own Pizza
    • Sausage Pizza

      Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. A sausage pizza unlike any other.
      $10.63
      Sausage Pizza
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Pepperoni doesn’t just have to be for the kids.
      $10.63
      Pepperoni Pizza
    • Supremo Pizza

      Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers + mushrooms, diced onions + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Holy wow – that’s a whole lot of goodness, fellas.
      $11.88
      Supremo Pizza
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza

      Tender, all-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes + a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Yes, chicken can go on pizza – trust us.
      $11.88
      BBQ Chicken Pizza
    • Margherita Pizza

      Vine-ripened plum tomato, fresh mozzarella + basil, handmade on the spot when you order. So good, it’s like it came from Italy or something.
      $10.63
      Margherita Pizza
    • Beef & Giardiniera Pizza

      Slow-roasted Italian beef, sweet peppers + house hot giardiniera, handmade on the spot when you order. If you could put Chicago on a pizza, this might be it.
      $11.88
      Beef & Giardiniera Pizza
    • Roasted Vegetable Pizza

      Roasted vegetables, crisp spinach, mushrooms, black olives + a blend of Italian cheese, handmade on the spot when you order. All the goods, none of the meat.
      $11.88
      Roasted Vegetable Pizza
  • Protein Bowls

    • Beef & Sausage Bowl

      Our famous slow-roasted Italian beef, charbroiled Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers.For when you want the goods, but not the carbs.
      $12.11
      Beef & Sausage Bowl
    • Chicken & Avocado Bowl

      Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette.
      $12.11
      Chicken & Avocado Bowl
    • Meatball & Sausage Bowl

      The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.
      $11.61
      Meatball & Sausage Bowl
    • Italian Beefless Bowl

      Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
      $12.24
      Italian Beefless Bowl
  • Plant-Based

    • Italian Beefless Sandwich

      Just like our Buona beef but plant-based! This vegan sandwich is made from Seitan and is exclusive to Buona. It’s a must try! Chicago taste but plant-based!
      $10.86
      Italian Beefless Sandwich
    • Italian Beefless Bowl

      Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
      $12.24
      Italian Beefless Bowl
  • Kid's Meals

    • Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders

      Kid’s size crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.11+
      Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders
    • Kids Buona Beef Meal

      Kid’s size of our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Turano Italian bread includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.74+
      Kids Buona Beef Meal
    • Kids Cheese Pizza Meal

      Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
      $9.36+
      Kids Cheese Pizza Meal
    • Kids Hot Dog Meal

      Kid’s size all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.11+
      Kids Hot Dog Meal
    • Kids Grilled Chicken Strips

      Kid’s size grilled all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
      $8.11+
      Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
  • Soup & Chili

    • Minestrone Soup

      Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
      $6.61+
      Minestrone Soup
    • Chili

      Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
      $7.74+
      Chili
  • Sides & Extras

    • Fries

      304/506 cal.
      $4.11+
      Fries
    • Cheese Fries

      439/506 cal.
      $5.36
      Cheese Fries
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy golden onion rings, hand-crafted from fresh onions and coated in seasoned breading. perfectly fried for a crunchy exterior and a tender, sweet onion center
      $6.11
      Onion Rings
    • Side House Salad

      Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
      $5.74
      Side House Salad
    • Side Potato Salad

      Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
      $3.36
      Side Potato Salad
    • Cheese Cup

      $1.25
      Cheese Cup
    • Side Hot Giardiniera

      $0.94
      Side Hot Giardiniera
    • Side Buona Sauce

      $0.61
      Side Buona Sauce
    • Side Ranch Dressing

      $0.61
      Side Ranch Dressing
    • Side Sweet Peppers

      $0.94
      Side Sweet Peppers
    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $0.61
      Side Caesar Dressing
    • Side Honey Mustard Dressing

      $0.61
      Side Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Side Gravy

      Side Gravy
    • Side Marinara

      Side Marinara
    • Side House Dressing

      $0.61
      Side House Dressing
    • Arancini Beef Bites

      3 traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
      $9.36
      Arancini Beef Bites
    • Side Chopped Dressing

      $0.61
      Side Chopped Dressing
  • Drinks

    • Kids Apple Juice

      $1.74
      Kids Apple Juice
    • Fountain Drink

      0-182 cal.
      $3.36+
      Fountain Drink
    • Bottled Water

      $2.74
      Bottled Water
  • Milkshakes & Desserts

    • Classic Shake

      $4.99+
      Classic Shake
    • Cannoli

      Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
      $4.69
      Cannoli
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

      Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
      $2.24
      White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
      $2.24
      Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • Sweet Treat Shake

      $6.61+
      Sweet Treat Shake
    • Fudge Brownie

      Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
      $4.36
      Fudge Brownie
  • Family Packs

    • Buona Beef & Rigatoni Marinara Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $59.94+
      Buona Beef & Rigatoni Marinara Family Pack
    • Buona Beef & Chicken Parmesan Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $62.44+
      Buona Beef & Chicken Parmesan Family Pack
    • Buona Beef Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $44.94+
      Buona Beef Family Pack
    • Buona Beef & Sausage Family Pack

      Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat.Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers.Serves 4. Served Hot!
      $59.94+
      Buona Beef & Sausage Family Pack
  • Sandwich Trays

    • Pre-Made Sandwich Trays

      Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side
      $98.75
      Pre-Made Sandwich Trays
  • Buona Deli

    • 1lb Italian Sausage w/ Marinara

      $14.94
      1lb Italian Sausage w/ Marinara
    • Bread Loaf

      $6.86
      Bread Loaf
    • 2lb Buona Beef

      $49.94
      2lb Buona Beef
    • 1lb Italian Sausage w/ Natural Gravy

      $14.94
      1lb Italian Sausage w/ Natural Gravy
    • 1lb Meatballs Marinara

      $21.19
      1lb Meatballs Marinara
    • Potato Salad (Pint)

      Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
      $7.44
      Potato Salad (Pint)

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