Welcome to Buona Terra

A neighborhood Italian ristorante just steps from Chicago's historic Logan Boulevard, Buona Terra strives to serve the freshest dishes in a relaxed setting at an affordable price. A true family-owned and operated restaurant, you might call Buona Terra's goal "simple excellence"—a fundamental commitment to consistency, quality and value.

That commitment not only earned us a mention as one of Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants in 2003, it's also the reason so many of our customers come back time and time again, night after night.

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Worth noting are our extensive wine list, our daily specials (at right), and our Thursday night, $19.99 prix fixe menu, praised by Centerstage Chicago as "arguably the best-tasting bargain in the city." You might take note, as well, of the vibrant art work that adorns our walls. You'll find more information on the artist, Sylvia Ziontz, here.

We invite you to look around our site, peruse our menu and then stop by Buona Terra for dinner. We look forward to cooking for you.



Zuppa Del Giorno

Fresh asparagus soup. … 3.95

Antipasti

INSALATA DI ASPARAGI … 7.95

Grilled asparagus with mixed greens, pine nuts, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette

Piatti Forti e Paste

POLPI ALLA GRIGLIA … 8.95

Grilled baby octopus with spicy herbs and served on a bed of tri-color salad with balsamic dressin

IPPOGLOSSO AL GRATINATO … 19.95

Sautéed fillet of halibut with bread crumbs and served with green beans and roasted potatoes

POLLETO ALLA FERRI … 16.95

Grilled pousin chicken served with lentils and sautéed greens served in a chardonnay sauce

RAVIOLI ALLA PERA … 13.95

Stuffed pasta with roasted pears and parmesan cheese served in a puree of nuts, fresh pears, sun d

FILETO ALLA MELANZANA … 20.95

Grilled filet of beef toped with breaded eggplant, caramelized onions and goat cheese served with

Updated

5/11/08 Happy Mother's Day!