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Buona Lakemoor

Preserving Chicago's Food Traditions

We're Chicago's Original Italian Beef, built on a recipe inspired by the founding families behind the city's very first beef stands. Our family learned from the masters — and we haven't changed a thing!

Since 1981, our slow-roasted beef has brought real-deal flavor you can taste in every dip, drip, and bite. Like every item on our menu, it's layered with tradition and served with pride — passed down from one generation to the next.

Buona Lakemoor Menu Highlights

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.

Cheeseburger

Freshly grilled all-natural sirloin on freshly buttered brioche buns.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled, or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.

Buona Chopped Chicken Salad

Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.

“The Best Italian Beef in Chicago"

“The legendary family recipe is the
star of the Buona Beef sandwich.”

“This family knows what it’s doing.”

“Buona Beef, a family-run business that does things right.”

“One of the very best Italian beefs in the city.”

“The family-run, Chicago-born
operation is steeped in rich history.”

“Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns, and Buona Beef is ready for their title defense.”

Lakemoor, IL

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This location in Lakemoor has a Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop inside.
Treat yourself to dessert!

*Closed during the winter season