This was our second time here, and we sat in the outdoor heated patio which was very nice. Good atmosphere. The service was great, and the food was good all the way around. My steak was done properly (med rare) although probably a bit more fatty than I had expected. The rest of our group were generally pleased. We brought... more

I live in the area and Buona Tavola has been one of our favorite restaurants for years. They have consistently good food and excellent service. I always have ice tea, caesar salad or argula salad, frutta de mar and the tortellini de zucca. I have never had their meat dishes because I would rather have a pasta dish when I... more

We ate here on our first night in San Luis Obisbo. We were seated promptly and served excellent bread and an olive tapenade that we both enjoyed. The highlight of the meal was my heirloom tomato appetizer - grilled bread brushed with olive oil topped with sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with balsamic vinegar and seasonings. Outstanding. My... more

Had booked for a birthday dinner with husband on a wine tasting weekend after being twice to the Paso Robles location. Having lived in Italy for 2 years we love Italian food. Seated at 7:30pm and out at 8:10pm. Patio dining would have been very nice except for children at nearby tables. I had Agnolotti di scampi allo zafferano, very... more

Good food but not as quiet and romantic as we had hoped. There were some families with children. In my opinion the set up for this restaurant does not cater to children but I guess not everyone felt that way. I would eat here again but not for a romantic night out. more

We enjoyed lunch ordering the specials of the day without inquiring as to the cost. The food was fantastic as earlier reviews mention; however, the bill came to around $80 for three of us. This included dessert and waters. more

I was a little disappointed in the meal - both her fish and my shellfish were a slightly overcooked, and my pasta went beyond the bounds of "al dente". That being said, the patio dining is very nice, under a redwood in the rear courtyard, the wine list is extensive, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Pleasant, but not... more

We recently moved to the area and found Bona Tavola when we were roaming the street fair. The food was pretty good... but a few weeks later we discovered Giuseppe's. It is about $5 more a person to eat at Giuseppe's but it is well worth the cost difference and the short 2 block walk up the street. more

I've only been here once, but it was the day i got engaged. It was after a long, fun-filled day and this was the romantic place I picked to eat after I proposed. My, then fiance, was so excited that we were engaged, she was showing it to random people on the street as we walked to the restaurant. Once... more