Buona sits on Wolf Road in Hillside, close to the Eisenhower Expressway and the Tri-State Tollway, which makes it an easy stop whether you live nearby or are passing through on I-290 or I-294. Our Hillside restaurant serves Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh pasta, salads and tavern-style pizza, and you can dine in, order ahead online or pull through the drive-thru. Hosting a baby shower, a retirement party or a family reunion? Take a look at our Hillside Catering page for party-sized orders made from the same menu.
Buona Beef began in 1981, when our parents opened the first restaurant in Berwyn, using a recipe inspired by the founding families behind Chicago’s very first beef stands. Our family learned from those masters and has not changed a thing, because the original way is still the best way. The beef is all-natural and slow roasted, with gravy made from its own drippings, and that old-school approach carries through the rest of our menu.
Other Buona restaurants nearby include Countryside, Berwyn and Oak Park. View all Buona locations for addresses and directions.
“Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns, and Buona Beef is ready for their title defense.”
Beef roasted slowly and sliced thin, piled on the roll and soaked in gravy from its own drippings. Ask for it dipped or baptized, with sweet peppers or hot giardiniera.
An all-beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun, piled with mustard, relish and the rest of the classic Chicago toppings.
Tavern-style pizza cut into squares, with eight to choose from, including Pepperoni, Supreme, Roasted Vegetable and a Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera pizza.
Our Hillside restaurant is a short drive from I-290, I-294 and Route 38, so it works well for anyone moving through the western suburbs. Pull into the lot and step inside for a sit-down meal, or use the drive-thru when you only have a few minutes. The menu has all your local favorites, from Italian beef and sausage sandwiches to burgers, chicken, pasta and salads.
Order online before you leave, then pick it up inside or at the drive-thru.
Making Buona part of your plans can mean dining in before a night out or ordering ahead for a night at home with the family. Place your order online for pickup or delivery, and choose to collect it inside or at the drive-thru. Download the Buona app and join Buona Rewards, where members get free food, big discounts, weekly deals and birthday perks. When it is time to pay, credit cards and NFC mobile payments both work, so your phone is all you need. Buona is also good for kids, with a kids menu for the little ones.
Plant-based guests can order the Vegan Italian Beef as a sandwich or a bowl, and the cauliflower crust pizza is gluten-free. See the full menu.
Guests come to Buona from Westchester, Berkeley, Bellwood, Elmhurst, Forest Park and Oak Brook, all within a short drive of Wolf Road. Stop in after a round of errands or a day of shopping in Oak Brook, or pick up dinner on your way home. Whether you are coming from Hillside itself or a neighboring village, the menu has plenty for a crowd, from Italian beef and hot dogs to salads and fresh pasta. There is outdoor seating for nice-weather days, and free Wi-Fi inside if you want to sit a while.
The restaurant has its own parking, including wheelchair-accessible spaces, and the entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible too.
Does the Hillside Buona have a drive-thru?
Yes. Pull through to place an order, or to pick up something you ordered online. Dine-in and carryout are available too.
Where is Buona in Hillside?
Buona is at 2135 S Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162, on Wolf Road close to I-290 and I-294.
Is Buona close to I-290 and I-294?
Yes. We are on Wolf Road, a short drive from the Eisenhower Expressway and the Tri-State Tollway, with Route 38 nearby as well.
Can I order ahead and skip the wait?
Yes. Order online for pickup, then collect it inside or at the drive-thru.
Can I get Buona delivered in Hillside?
Yes, delivery is available from this location. Enter your address when you order online to see what is available for you.
What is Buona known for?
Our Italian beef. We slow roast all-natural beef and make the gravy from its own drippings, with no bouillon, lard or preservatives added.
Is Buona an Italian beef restaurant or a fast food place?
Both. Buona is an Italian beef restaurant first, and the menu also covers hot dogs, burgers, chicken, pasta, salads and pizza, with dine-in, carryout and drive-thru service.
What can I get besides Italian beef?
The menu also has Italian sausage, meatball sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, burgers, fresh pasta, salads and tavern-style pizza. See everything on the menu.
Does Buona in Hillside serve Chicago-style hot dogs?
Yes. The Chicago-Style Hot Dog is an all-beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun with the classic toppings, and there is a Chili Cheese Dog too.
Is there pizza at Buona in Hillside?
Yes. Buona serves tavern-style pizza, cut into squares, including a gluten-free cauliflower crust option.
Are there vegan or gluten-free choices at the Hillside Buona?
Yes. The Vegan Italian Beef comes as a sandwich or a bowl, and the cauliflower crust pizza is gluten-free. Our nutrition and allergens page lists ingredient details.
Is there a kids menu at Buona in Hillside?
Yes. Kids meals include a Kids Buona Beef Meal, a Kids Hot Dog Meal, a Kids Cheese Pizza Meal and Kids Grilled Chicken Strips.
Is there parking and outdoor seating at the Hillside Buona?
Yes. The restaurant has parking, including wheelchair-accessible parking, plus outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi. The entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible too.
Can I order ahead before heading to Summer Nights in Hillside?
Yes. Order online for pickup, then collect it inside or at the drive-thru on your way to Hillside Commons, where the Tuesday evening summer concerts take place.
Can Buona in Hillside cater a baby shower or retirement party?
Yes. Hillside Catering handles party-sized orders for baby showers, retirement parties, family reunions, birthdays and anniversaries.
