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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.
$11.30 +#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.
$5.59 +Cheese Fries
$5.71Fan 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.
$11.30 +Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
The Original – with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family’s secret recipe.
$12.60 +Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled, or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
$9.74 +Buona Chopped Chicken Salad
Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.
$15.20 +Classic 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.
$5.59 +#2: Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: a Italian beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$5.72 +#3: Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal
Jumbo 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.
$5.72 +#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.
$5.72 +#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 fries and a fountain drink.
$15.46 +Italian Beef, Sausage & Meatball Sandwiches
Buona Italian Beef (Regular)
Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
$11.30 +Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
Slow-roasted beef + charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.
$12.60 +Buona Italian Beef (Large)
Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.
$14.16 +Big Joey's Italian Beef
A familly favorite named for the Founders' firstborn grandson! Featureing our signature Italian beef topped with melted mozzarellla, hot giardiniera, and sauteed sweet bell peppers. You'll find it underneath the meat to be sure it melts properly.
$13.90 +Italian Sausage (Regular)
Char-broiled Italian sausage served with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
$8.57 +Italian Sausage (Large)
Char-broiled Italian sausage served with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
$11.43 +Cheesy Italian Beef
Add a slice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese to your Buona Beef. You'll find it underneat the meat to be sure it melts properly.
$12.60 +Meatball Marinara
Our mom's famous meatballs made with ground beef and pork, parmesan, parsley and spices are simmered in her delightfully seasoned marinara sauce. Served on lightly toasted Chicago French bread and topped with fresh Mozzarella cheese.
$11.30 +Arancini Beef Bites
3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
$9.35 +Burgers & Dogs
Cheeseburger
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$10.13 +Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped with your choice of cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$11.43 +Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Two char-broiled sirloin patties topped your choice of cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$14.81 +Hamburger
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$8.83 +Double Burger
Two char-broiled broiled sirloin patties topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$12.21 +Double Cheeseburger
Two char-broiled sirloin patties topped with your choice of cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$13.51 +Avocado Pepper Jack Burger
Fresh char-roiled 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.
$11.43 +Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Jumbo dog made with all-natural beef and topped with yellow mustard, neon relish, onion, sport peppers, fresh tomato, celery salt, and a crispy kosher pickle. Served on a fresh steamed poppyseed bun.
$6.36 +Jumbo Spicy Dog
Jumbo all-natural beef dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera.
$7.27 +Chicken
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fresh marinated chicken breast grillled to order and topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.74 +Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A lighted breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sweet & tangy Buona Sauce and crunchy kosher pickles. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.74 +Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast tossed 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.
$11.04 +Chicken Parmesan
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, grated Parmesan and whole-milk mozzarella on fresh Chicago Italian bread.
$11.04 +Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chiken breast grilled to order and 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.
$12.08 +4 Piece Chicken Tenders
Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & tangy Buona Sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty buttermilk ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
$8.70 +6 Piece Chicken Tenders
Six lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of two dipping sauces: Our signature sweet & tangy Buona Sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty buttermilk ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
$12.08 +Salads
Chopped Chicken Salad
Our signature salad: chopped freshly char-grilled chicken breast atop Spring mix, fresh grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, fresh ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, blue cheese crumble. Served with our all-natural sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$15.20 +Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
A seasonal favorite! Served with warm lightly breaded and a llightly fried chicken breast on a lettuce blend with fresh strawberries, avocado, green onion, and candied walnuts. Served with Buona's all-natural poppyseed dressing.
$15.20 +Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A protein-packed salad with six ounces of freshly grilled marinated chicken atop Spring mix, chopped cucumbers, kalamata olives, fresh grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onions. Served with Buona’s all-natural signature house dressing.
$14.94 +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.
$15.20 +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.
$14.29 +Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken, 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.
$14.55 +Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
$10.00 +Side House Salad
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Served with our all-natual Oil & Vinegar dressing.
$6.49 +Fresh Pasta
Rigatoni Marinara
Fresh rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil, Parmesan and Romano cheese. Order it topped with Mom's meatballs (2) or char-grilled Italian sausage for an additional charge.
$12.99 +Cheese Ravioli Marinara
Large pillows of fresh ravioli filled with a ricotta cheese mix, topped with fresh basil, importted Parmesan and Romano cheese. Order it topped with Mom's meatballs (2) or char-grilled Italian sausage for an additional charge.
$12.99 +Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich Alfredo cream sauce and topped with cracked black pepper and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Order it topped with fresh char-grilled chicken for an additional charge.
$13.90 +Pizza
Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera
Our signature all-natural Italian beef, sweet peppers, house hot giardiniera, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$12.68 +Supremo Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, diced red onions, and fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese.
$12.68 +Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Roasted spinach, mushrooms, black olives and fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese.
$12.68 +BBQ Chicken Pizza
All-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced red onions, sliced tomatoes, fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese.
$12.68 +Protein Bowls
Chicken & Avocado Bowl
Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella + house balsamic vinaigrette.
$12.86 +Beef & Sausage Bowl
Our famous slow-roasted Italian beef, charbroiled Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. For when you want the goods, but not the carbs.
$12.86 +Meatball & Sausage Bowl
The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella + house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.
$12.86 +Italian Beefless Bowl
Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
$12.99 +Vegan
Italian Beefless Sandwich
Just like our Buona beef but plant-based! This vegan sandwich is made from Seitan and is exclusive to Buona. It’s a must try! Chicago taste but plant-based!
$11.69 +Italian Beefless Bowl
Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.
$12.99 +Kid's 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.
$9.74 +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.
$9.09 +Kids Cheese Pizza Meal
Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
$10.00 +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.
$9.09 +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.
$9.09 +Soup & Chili
Sides & Extras
Fries
$4.41 +Cheese Fries
$5.71Onion Rings
$6.49 +Arancini Beef Bites
3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
$9.35 +Cheese Cup
$1.30Side House Salad
Fresh spring mix, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
$6.49 +Side Hot Giardiniera
$0.98Side Sweet Peppers
$0.98Side Gravy
$0.00Side Marinara
$0.00Side BBQ Sauce
$0.64Side Buona Sauce
$0.64Side Caesar Dressing
$0.64Side Ranch Dressing
$0.64Drinks
Milkshakes & Desserts
Classic Shake
$5.45 +Sweet Treat Shake
$6.49 +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.
$2.33Family Meals
Buona Beef Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$46.74Buona Beef & Sausage Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$62.34Buona Beef & Rigatoni Marinara Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$62.34Buona Beef & Chicken Parmesan Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$64.94Sandwich Trays
Pre-Made Sandwich Trays
Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side
$102.70By The Pound
2lb Buona Beef
$54.541lb Meatballs Marinara
$22.04Bread Loaf
$7.14Potato Salad (Pint)
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
$7.74