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Buona Vita

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4.5 of 5 stars 17 ratings
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#3 of 65 restaurants in Hermosa Beach
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Address: 439 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Phone:  (310) 379-7926
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5 of 5 stars
Orange County
Jun 24, 2008

This restaurant surpassed all my expectations! The atmosphere was quaint and cozy and the food did not disappoint either. It was reasonably priced and was by far my favorite against other more expensive Italian restaurants. I woke up the next morning craving the lobster ravioli. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 13, 2008

Great food. more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Mar 27, 2008

I have lived in Hermosa Beach for 11 years, and Buona Vita is my favorite italian restaurant in the South Bay. The food is exquisite and very reasonably priced. My favorite dishes are the chicken nastari and the lasagna. They do not charge a corkage fee , so everyone brings their favorite bottle of wine to dinner. Very small and... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 25, 2008

Great for groups. BYO wine. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

great italian, romantic, but not quite as good as Fritto Misto. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 23, 2008

good Italian, Bring your own wine..no charge! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 21, 2008

I used to love this place when celebrating friends and family birthdays. As other reviewers mentioned, you have no corkage fee so you can bring as many bottles of wine as you like! Ever since they changed owners, the food hasn't been as good. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 21, 2008

Bring your own wine. No corkage fee. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

Very nice, intimate setting... bring your own bottle... the food is excellent. more

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Buona Vita Address

439 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Tel: (310) 379-7926
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.