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 Chicken Cutlets tossed in our house made Vodka sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan served on toasted buttered French bread.
$11.24 +NEW! Chicken Caesar Cutlet Sandwich
Thin Breaded Chicken Cutlets topped with our crisp Caesar salad and shaved parmesan served on toasted buttered French 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 +Any 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 +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 +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 +