Buona Tavola Menu

1037 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Lunch

    • "Alle Pia" Affettati Misti

      Homemade Alle-Pia salami, imported Italian cheeses, bagnetto and 'nduja spread on a board. For two people, extra person for an additional charge.
      $22.25
    • Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco E Basilico

      Grilled garlic bread with diced fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Add fresh goat cheese for an additional charge.
      $14.75
    • Bruschetta Ai Funghi Trifolati

      Grilled garlic bread topped with a mix of sautéed local and imported mushrooms.
      $16.75
    • Polpettine Di Anatra E Tacchino

      Duck and turkey dumplings sautéed with onion confit marmalade.
      $17.50
    • Pizza Margherita

      Homemade tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, finished with julienne organic basil.
      $18.00
    • Pizza Del Giorno

      Special pizza of the day. Please inquire with your server.
      $22.75
    • Panino Del Giorno

      Special sandwich of the day. Please inquire with your server.
      $22.25
    • Insalata Di Parma

      Gluten-free. Arugula, red apples, walnuts, Roma tomatoes, balsamic dressing, and Grana Padano cheese on a bed of Italian prosciutto.
      $21.00
    • Insalata Di Gamberi E Capesante

      Gluten free. Warm salad of sea scallops, shrimp, arugula, Roma tomatoes, and lemon mustard dressing.
      $24.75
    • Lattughette Novelle Di Stagione

      Gluten free. Organic mixed baby lettuces, Roma tomatoes, and shaved fennel with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $14.75
    • Insalata Bella Cesare

      Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, rosemary garlic croutons, Grana Padano cheese, and Caesar dressing.
      $16.75
    • Insalata Alla Tosca

      Gluten free. Salad of baby spinach, grilled chicken breast, grilled eggplant, green and yellow zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rosemary mustard dressing.
      $23.25
    • Insalata Salmonata

      Gluten free. Fresh organic arugula and baby spinach with pan-seared salmon, diced Roma tomatoes, capers, and toasted pine nuts, with a lemon Caesar dressing topped with crispy shallots.
      $24.75
    • Insalata Fantasia

      Gluten free. Fresh organic arugula, with sections of orange and grapefruit, oven-roasted beets, julienned red onions, toasted pine nuts, diced Roma tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette, topped with crumbled goat cheese.
      $21.25
    • Minestrone Di Verdure

      Gluten-free. Medley of vegetables, Tuscan beans, chicken broth, and tomato sauce.
      $14.00
    • Zuppa Del Giorno

      Soup of the day.
      $15.25
    • Risotto Ai Porcini E Erbe Silvane

      Arborio rice with imported porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs, and white wine cooked in a savory chicken broth.
      $23.00
    • Penne All'Arrabbiata

      Short tube pasta with garlic and Italian parsley in a spicy tomato sauce.
      $18.25
    • Spaghettini Aglio Olio E Peperoncino

      Spaghettini pasta, garlic, red chili flakes, Italian parsley, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $17.75
    • Tortelloni Di Zucca Alla Salvia E Mascarpone

      Homemade tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage and mascarpone cheese sauce topped with toasted walnuts.
      $21.75
    • Orecchiette Con Rapini E Salsiccia

      Hat shaped pasta with homemade chicken sausages, rapini, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and tomato basil sauce
      $21.25
    • Capellini Al Filetto Di Pomodoro E Basilico

      Angel hair pasta with organic tomato fillets, garlic, basil, and a hint of extra virgin olive oil.
      $19.00
    • Gnocchi Di Zucca Al Pesto

      Homemade potato and pumpkin dumplings with light creamy pesto sauce.
      $21.25
    • Tortellini Bufalina

      Home made tortellini stuffed with mozzarella in a light tomato basil sauce.
      $21.75
    • Fettuccine Al Sugo Di Carni Miste

      Fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, pork, and beef in an herbed meat sauce.
      $23.25
    • Agnolotti Di Scampi Arrabbiati

      Homemade half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions, and prosciutto in lightly spicy tomato sauce.
      $24.00
    • Pappardelle Alla San Pietro

      Wide ribbon pasta with shrimp, braised sweet onions, imported prosciutto, and light creamy tomato sauce
      $26.75
    • Linguine Alla Vongole Bianche

      Linguine pasta with Manila clams, garlic, and Italian parsley, in a spicy white wine sauce.
      $27.50
    • Timballo Valdostano

      Gluten-free. Layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, green and yellow zucchini, mozzarella, and baked with tomato sauce.
      $22.75
    • 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.
      $30.50
    • Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia

      Boneless chicken marinated with garlic and herbs, grilled with rosemary mustard sauce.
      $24.25
    • Tagliata Di Bue Salutare

      10 oz flat-iron steak grilled on fresh arugula, shaved Grana Padano cheese and balsamic reduction sauce.
      $36.25
    • Bocconcini Portobello

      Veal scaloppine with braised portobello mushrooms, garlic, and marsala wine sauce.
      $36.25
    • Pesci Del Giorno Alla Griglia

      Gluten-free. Fresh fish of the day.
      $33.75
    • Buona Tavola's Olivata

      Take home a 6 oz 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.
      $9.50
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone and covered with imported chocolate crumbles.
      $12.00
    • Crema Di Vaniglia Della Buona Tavola

      Gluten free. Vanilla cream custard topped with your choice of rich caramel sauce or creamycaramel sauce. (half of each recommended)
      $12.00
    • Sorbetto Alle Bacche Di Bosco

      Gluten-free. Two scoops of mix berries sorbet with a splash of Prosecco wine.
      $12.50
    • Tartufo Italiano Al Cioccolato

      Dark chocolate gelato covered with cocoa powder, chocolate and finely ground hazelnuts, topped with espresso.
      $12.50
    • Gelato Misto

      Three seasonal flavors of homemade gelato served with warm chocolate sauce on the side.
      $13.00
    • Fior Di Seta

      Dairy, soy, egg, GMO, gluten and corn free. Home made flourless chocolate cake served over a bed of vanilla cream and raspberry pure.
      $13.00
    • Torta Di Mele Alla Pia

      House made country apple tart with a polenta crust and served with a cinnamon zabaione. a la mode 18.25
      $14.50
    • Homemade Biscotti

      Homemade Italian twice-baked cookies, typically includes almonds and is ideal for dipping in coffee.
      $9.25
  • Dinner

    • Buona Tavola's Olivata

      Take home a 6 oz 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.
      $9.50
    • “Alle Pia” Affettati Misti

      Piemontese salami, artisanal imported cheeses, bagnetto and nduja spread, for two people. Add an extraa charge for an extra person
      $25.00
    • Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco E Basilico

      Grilled garlic bread topped with diced fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Add fresh goat cheese for an additional charge.
      $16.50
    • Bruschetta Ai Funghi Trifolati

      Grilled garlic bread with a mix of sautéed local and imported mushrooms.
      $19.50
    • Involtini De Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

      Gluten free. Grilled eggplant rolled with mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese, baked with a lightly spicy tomato sauce.
      $19.25
    • Popettine Di Anatra E Tacchino

      Duck and turkey dumplings, onion confit marmalade.
      $19.25
    • Carpaccio Del Monte Bianco

      Gluten free. Raw beef filet, arugula, Grana Padano cheese, and celery root, horseradish mustard dressing.
      $23.75
    • Molluschi Al Guazzetto

      Gluten free. Manilla clams, black mussels, lightly spicy tomato sauce.
      $25.75
    • Insalata De Mare

      Gluten free. Sautéed shrimps, sea scallops, clams and mussels, organic arugula, roasted bell peppers, capers, and garlic in a lemon mustard dressing.
      $26.50
    • Insalata Di Parma

      Gluten-free. Arugula, red apples, walnuts, Roma tomatoes, balsamic dressing, Grana Padano cheese on imported prosciutto.
      $24.25
    • Insalata De Dante

      Gluten free. Baby spinach, Roma tomatoes, pine nuts, red onions, and Gorgonzola cheese dressing.
      $22.25
    • Caprese

      Gluten free. Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, red onions, capers, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $19.50
    • Insalata Bufala

      Gluten free. Arugula, marinated eggplant, mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, basil, capers, and red wine vinaigrette dressing.
      $20.75
    • Cuore Di Cesare

      Heart of romaine lettuce, crumbled rosemary garlic croutons, shaved Grana Padano cheese in a Caesar dressing, topped with imported white anchovies.
      $18.75
    • Lattughette Novelle Di Stagione

      Gluten free. Organic mixed baby lettuces, Roma tomatoes, and shaved fennel with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
      $17.00
    • Insalata Tricolore Della Buona Tavola

      Gluten-free. Arugula, radicchio, mushrooms, Grana Padano cheese, rosemary garlic croutons, and Caesar dressing.
      $19.25
    • Minestrone Saporito

      A medley of fresh vegetables and Tuscan beans in a savory chicken broth with a touch of basil pesto.
      $15.50
    • Zuppa Del Giorno

      Soup of the day.
      $17.00
    • Risotto Del Cusio

      Arborio rice with freshwater shrimp, porcini mushrooms, organic herbs and white wine, and chicken broth.
      $31.50
    • Penne All'Arrabbiata

      Short tube pasta, garlic, Italian parsley, and lightly spicy tomato sauce.
      $21.50
    • Spaghettini Aglio Olio E Peperoncino

      Spaghettini pasta, garlic, red peppers, Italian parsley, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $21.00
    • Tagliolini Dell'Orto Al Pesto

      Tagliolini pasta with julienned garden aromatic vegetables, new potatoes in homemade pesto sauce.
      $23.50
    • Tortelloni Di Zucca Alla Salvia E Mascarpone

      Homemade tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese with sage, mascarpone sauce, and walnuts.
      $25.50
    • Orecchiette Del Campo

      Hat-shaped pasta with homemade chicken sausages, rapine, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and tomato basil sauce.
      $24.75
    • Capellini Al Filetto Di Pomodoro E Basilico

      Angel hair pasta with tomato, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $21.75
    • Tortiglioni Del Buon Gustaio

      Wide-ridged tube pasta with braised eggplant, garlic, Roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dry ricotta cheese.
      $24.25
    • Gnocchi Di Zucca Al Gorgonzola

      Homemade potato and pumpkin dumplings with creamy Gorgonzola sauce.
      $24.00
    • Tortelloni Bufalina

      Homemade tortelloni stuffed with mozzarella and tomato basil sauce.
      $25.50
    • Fettuccine Al Sugo Di Carni Mistre

      Fettuccine pasta with braised chicken, duck, veal, pork, and beef and herbed meat sauce.
      $28.00
    • Agnolotti Di Scampi Allo Zafferano

      Homemade half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi, braised sweet onions, and prosciutto with saffron sauce.
      $27.75
    • Pappardelle Alla San Pietro

      Wide ribbon pasta with shrimp, braised sweet onions, imported prosciutto, and light creamy tomato sauce.
      $31.75
    • Linguine Fra' Diavolo

      Linguine pasta with Manila clams, black mussels, shrimp, garlic, white wine, and lightly spicy tomato sauce.
      $36.25
    • Mozzarella Con Trittico Di Vegetali

      Grilled eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers with fresh Roma tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, oregano, evoo.
      $23.75
    • Tagilata Di Bue Salutare

      10 oz flat-iron steak grilled on fresh arugula with shaved Grana Padano cheese and balsamic reduction sauce.
      $42.50
    • Petti Di Pollo Asiago

      Free-range chicken breast and wing stuffed with Asiago cheese and imported prosciutto di Parma pan-seared and finished in the oven with a white wine reduction sauce.
      $36.25
    • Teneroni Portobello

      Veal scaloppine with braised portobello mushrooms and roasted garlic in a veal reduction and Marsala wine sauce.
      $42.50
    • Pollo Scamiciato Alla Vinaggia

      Grilled boneless free-range half chicken marinated with garlic and herbs served with a rosemary mustard sauce.
      $36.75
    • Timballo Valdostano

      Layers of grilled eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers, and green and yellow zucchini, baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
      $28.00
    • Pesci Del Giorno Alla Griglia

      Gluten-free. Fresh fish of the day.
      $37.75
    • Tiramisu

      Lady fingers dipped in espresso, layered with mascarpone and covered with imported chocolate crumbles.
      $12.00
    • Crema Di Vaniglia Della Buona Tavola

      Gluten free. Vanilla cream custard topped with your choice of rich caramel sauce or creamy chocolate sauce. ( half of each recommended)
      $12.00
    • Sorbetto Alle Bacche Di Bosco

      Gluten-free. Two scoops of mixed berries sorbet with a splash of Prosecco wine.
      $12.50
    • Tartufo Italiano Al Cioccolato

      Dark chocolate gelato covered with cocoa powder, chocolate and finely ground hazelnuts, topped with espresso.
      $12.50
    • Gelato Misto

      Three seasonal flavors of homemade gelato served with warm chocolate sauce on the side.
      $13.00
    • Fior Di Seta

      Dairy, soy, egg, GMO, gluten and corn free. Home made flourless chocolate cake served over a bed of vanilla cream and raspberry pure.
      $13.00
    • Torta Di Mele Alla Pia

      House made country apple tart with a polenta crust and served with a cinnamon zabaione. a la mode 18.25
      $14.50
    • Homemade Biscotti

      Homemade Italian twice-baked cookies, often including almonds or chocolate chips, ideal for pairing with coffee.
      $9.25

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