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Who We Are
Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you’re treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.
Upcoming News Buona Sera
Patio seating open
Best Things Mn Selected Us as one of the best Restaurants in Minnesota.
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Recent Reviews
Dean Engen
2023-05-13
Fantastic place and fantastic wines. My First choice always.
Sheila Robinson
2023-04-23
Such a fun and very cozy place to celebrate our Daughter’s birthday. The food was amazing! Great appetizers, main dishes were all delicious and the restaurant patrons joined us singing “Happy Birthday”. Even the chef came out to greet our little one of the group. We will be back soon!
Cary Johnston
2023-04-16
The food and our waitress were excellent
Dwane Warchol
2023-04-15
First time there and I’m completely amazed by the quality of the food. I’ve never had such a great experience as this one. Absolutely the best steak I’ve ever had. Thanks for making our anniversary (38 years) the best ever.
Terry LaFond
2023-04-12
First time there. We will be back.
Lot of items to choose from.
Large portions.
Jeffrey Isaacs
2023-04-08
I had not been there for a few years and forgot how good the food was. It was a great choice.
Anne Henschel
2023-03-21
Wow...don't get to Minnesota often at all, but will return to this place when I go north again. Veal marsala was delicious! Service was fun and atmosphere cozy and comfortable. Try it!
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Our Menu
Appetizers
Calamari
Bruschetta
Buona Sera Antipasto Plate
Caprese
Mozzarella Sticks
Four Cheese Spinach Dip
House Specialties
Veal, Pork or Pollo Marsala
Veal, Pork or Pollo Cacciatore
Steak Cacciatore
NY Style Cheesecake
Veal, Pork or Pollo Saltimbocca
Balsamic Pork or Pollo
From the Grill
New York Strip
Filet Mignon
Chicken breast
Rack of Lam
Creme Brule
Grilled Salmon
From the Grill
Fresh Norwegian Salmon Fillet
Shrimp Scampi
Tilapia Alla Calabrese
NY Style Cheesecake
Salmone Al Cartoccio
Chocolate Lava Cake
Seafood
Fresh Norwegian
Shrimp Scampi
Tilapia Alla Calabrese
Salmone Al Cartoccio
Pasta Entrees
Spaghetti
Lasagna
Manicotti
Jumbo Ravioli
Penne Pasta Carbonara
Penne Arrabbiata
Desserts
Tiramisu
Chocolate Mania
Profiteroles
NY Style Cheesecake
Creme Brule
Chocolate Lava Cake
Bianco
Astoria
Santa Margherita
Casa Lapostolle
Hanna
Tangley Oaks
Raeburn
Chef Bio
Born in Southern Italy, Owner and Chef Raffaele Virgillo is the youngest of 9 kids. He was the baby, which meant he was the lucky one who got to spend the most time with his Mama in the kitchen. It was there, in a tiny cottage in a mountain village, that he learned that the only thing that makes food so special is the amount of affection you cook into it. You see, in Italy, they use only the freshest ingredients to prepare food for the people they love.
Then, he came to the United States in the early 1970’s to live the “American Dream” , that in a land of opportunity, anything is possible with hard work. He first established himself in the Twin Cities restaurant scene in 1980, with “Raffaele’s Supper Club” in Fridley. He earned a great reputation for wonderful food with a
