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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.

Buona Terra Ristorante Interior

Worth noting are our extensive wine list, our daily specials (at right), and our Thursday night, $21.95 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.



Fresh tomato and basil soup

Antipasti

Carpaccio di Salmone … 8.95

Thin sliced smoked salmon served with pink peppercorns, arugula and truffle cream

Antipasti

Polpi alla Griglia … 9.95

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

Piatti Forti e Paste

Salmon alla Ferri

grilled fillet of salmon with Cajun spice served with roasted potatoes, vegetables and fresh herb re

Branzino al Micheangello … 19.95

Sautéed striped sea bass with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus and white wine served with r

Agnelotti di Pera … 13.95

Ravioli stuffed with roasted pears and gorgonzola cheese served in a gorgonzola walnut cream sauce

updated 02/11/12