Buona
Popular menu items
#1: Buona Italian Beef Meal
Chicago's Original is the Best! Regular-size beef, fries, and a fountain drink. Best Served with Sweet Peppers or Hot Giardiniera for an extra charge.
$5.63 +Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh (never dried) fettuccine noodles with a rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
$13.99 +Fan Faves
Buona Italian Beef
Buona Beef is made old-school ��� which means it���s slow cooked, and all-natural with gravy made from beef drippings. No additives. Ever.
$11.49 +Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
The Original ��� with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family���s secret recipe.
$12.74 +Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
$9.61 +Buona Chopped Chicken Salad
Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings ��� no artificial colors or flavors.
$15.86 +Buona Meals
#1: Buona Italian Beef Meal
Chicago's Original is the Best! Regular-size beef, fries, and a fountain drink. Best Served with Sweet Peppers or Hot Giardiniera for an extra charge.
$5.63 +#2: Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: an Italian beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$5.63 +#3: Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal
Chicago-style hot dog topped with everything: yellow mustard, neon relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, fresh tomato, crunchy kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppyseed bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$5.63 +#4: Burger Meal
Juicy 1/3lb burger served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crunchy kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$5.63 +#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Fresh char-grilled marinated chicken breast served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$15.24 +Protein Bowls
NEW! Chicken & Avocado Bowl
Freshly grilled chicken breast, ripe avocado, cauliflower rice, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and diced green onion, served with our all-natural balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.81 +Beef & Sausage Bowl
Our signature all-natural Italian beef and charbroiled Italian sausage with fresh mozzarella and roasted sweet peppers.
$12.81 +Meatball & Sausage Bowl
Our family's meatball and marinara recipes, fresh mozzarella, roasted sweet bell peppers.
$12.81 +Vegan Italian Beef Bowl
Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served with vegan cheese and our roasted sweet bell peppers.
$12.81 +Italian Beef
Buona Italian Beef
Our signature Italian beef sandwich is made "old school" ��� slow roasted, thinly sliced, and served in its own all-natural juices. *Toppings available at additional cost
$11.49 +Saucy Beef
Our signature Italian beef served with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan.
$12.74 +Vegan Italian Beef
Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served on Chicago French bread.
$11.49 +Chicago Classics
Combo Beef & Sausage
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: Italian Beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy.
$12.74 +Italian Sausage
Fresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
$8.99 +Meatball Marinara
Our mother���s meatball recipe simmered in her delightfully seasoned marinara sauce and served on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
$11.49 +Gravy Bread
An early 1900s street food tradition, Gravy Bread is Fresh-baked Chicago French bread soaked in our all-natural beef gravy.
$3.74 +1/3 lb Burgers
Cheeseburger
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$10.23 +Classic Burger
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$8.99 +Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped American cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$12.09 +Avocado Pepper Jack Burger
All-natural broiled sirloin patty, fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos, served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$12.34 +Hot Dogs
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
All beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, kosher pickle spear, fresh tomato slices, and finished with celery salt. Available as a Single or Double.
$5.49 +Chili Cheese Dog
All beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, and topped with chili, cheddar cheese and onion. Available as a Single or Double.
$7.49 +Chicken
NEW! Vodka Chicken Parmesan Cutlet Sandwich
Thin breaded cutlets topped with our house made vodka sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
$11.24 +NEW! Chicken Caesar Cutlet Sandwich
Thinly breaded cutlets topped with our crisp Caesar salad, shaved parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
$11.24 +Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fresh marinated chicken breast, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.61 +Avocado Jack Chicken Sandwich
Fresh marinated chicken breast ��� marinated for 24 hours and grilled on the spot served with fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$12.11 +Fried Chicken Sandwich
A lighted breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sweet & savory Buona sauce and crunchy pickles. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.61 +Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$11.24 +4 Piece Chicken Tenders
Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
$8.36 +6 Piece Chicken Tenders
Six lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of TWO dipping sauces: Our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
$12.11 +Fresh Salads
Chopped Chicken Salad
Our Signature Salad: Chopped fresh-grilled chicken breast atop chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, blue cheese crumble. Served with our all-natural sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$15.86 +Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
A Seasonal Favorite! Served with warm lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken on a lettuce blend with fresh strawberries, avocado, green onion, and candied walnuts. Served with Buona's all-natural poppyseed dressing.
$15.86 +Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A protein-packed salad with freshly grilled marinated chicken atop a lettuce blend with sliced cucumbers, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese and red onions. Served with Buona���s all-natural signature house dressing.
$15.86 +Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic! Topped with a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast and chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
$15.86 +Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn, black beans and tortilla strips atop a bed of crisp chopped lettuce. Served with our all-natural ranch dressing.
$15.86 +Crispy Chicken Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato, black olives and shredded cheddar. Served with our all-natural honey mustard dressing on a bed of crisp chopped lettuce.
$15.86 +Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
$10.86 +Side House Salad
Fresh spring mix lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural balsamic dressing.
$6.86 +Tavern-Style Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses
$11.56 +Sausage Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$11.56 +Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera
Our signature all-natural Italian beef, sweet peppers and house hot giardiniera, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$12.81 +Supreme Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, diced onions and tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$12.81 +Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Roasted spinach and sweet peppers, mushrooms, black olives and fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese.
$12.81 +BBQ Chicken Pizza
All-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$12.81 +Fresh Pasta
NEW! Rigatoni Vodka
Fresh (never dried) rigatoni with our house made vodka sauce, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
$13.36 +Rigatoni Marinara
Fresh (never dried) rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
$13.36 +Cheese Ravioli Marinara
Large pillows of fresh ravioli filled with a ricotta cheese mix, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Order it topped with Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
$13.36 +Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh (never dried) fettuccine noodles with a rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
$13.99 +Vegan
Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich
Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served on Chicago French bread.
$11.49 +Vegan Italian Beef Bowl
Rich in protein, our vegan bowl is is made exclusively for Buona from wheat-based high-protein Seitan. Served with vegan cheese and our roasted sweet peppers.
$12.81 +Kids Meals
Kids Buona Beef Meal
Kid���s size of our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Turano Italian bread includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
$11.24 +Kids Hot Dog Meal
Kid���s size all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
$9.99 +Kids Cheese Pizza Meal
Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
$11.24 +Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
Kid���s size grilled all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
$9.99 +Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders
Kid���s size crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
$9.99 +Soup & Chili
Drinks
Milkshakes & Desserts
Cannoli Shake
$6.86 +Classic Shake
$5.61 +Sweet Treat Shake
$6.86 +White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
$2.81Sides & Extras
Regular Fries
$4.36Large Fries
$5.36Cheese Fries
$5.61Onion Rings
$6.36Arancini Beef Bites
$8.99Cheese Cup
$1.25Side House Salad
$6.86Side Potato Salad
$4.11Side Hot Giardiniera
$1.24Side Sweet Peppers
$1.24Side Gravy
$0.00Side Marinara
$0.00Side BBQ Sauce
$0.61Side Buona Sauce
$0.61Side Caesar Dressing
$0.61Side Ranch Dressing
$0.61Pre-Made Sandwich Packs
Pick Two Sandwich Pack
Pre-made 4.5��� sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side. Quantity-10 sandwiches per tray.
$111.25Buona Beef Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
$98.75Italian Sausage Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Italian Sausage sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
$86.25Buona Beef & Sausage Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef & Italian Sausage Combo sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
$111.25Meatball Marinara Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Meatball sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers on the side.
$86.25Vegan Beefless Sandwich Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Vegan Beefless sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers.
$111.25Chicago-Style Hot Dog Pack
Includes 10 wrapped Hot Dogs with all the Chicago-style fixings on the side. Served with chips.
$86.25Buona At Home
Original Beef Pack
Includes 2 lbs of Buona beef, bread,�� pint of sweet and hot peppers. Makes 8 Buona beef sandwiches. Heat and eat.
$66.192lb Buona Beef
$54.941lb Meatballs Marinara
$21.19Bread Loaf
$6.86Potato Salad (Pint)
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
$7.44Featured Special
Buona Italian Beef-Regular
Our signature Italian beef sandwich is made "old school" ��� slow roasted, thinly sliced, and served in its own all-natural juices. *Toppings available at additional cost
$11.49 +