Buona opened on Ogden Avenue in 2013 at the spot where Montgomery meets Oswego and West Aurora, and guests from all three towns can eat in the dining room or the outdoor seating area, use the drive-thru, or order online for carryout or delivery. The menu goes well beyond Italian beef, with Chicago-style hot dogs on steamed poppyseed buns, burgers, grilled or breaded chicken sandwiches, chopped salads, fresh rigatoni and tavern-style pizza. Offices, schools and families can place larger orders through Montgomery Catering.
Our story starts in 1981 in Berwyn, where the Buonavolanto family opened the first Buona. Pizzas are made to order with fresh whole milk mozzarella, the marinara is a family recipe handed down through the generations, and the pasta is cooked al dente. The Top Sirloin behind our beef is dry roasted for hours until the drippings become natural gravy, and Montgomery serves the same recipes as every Buona restaurant.
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Buona Montgomery is on Ogden Avenue near Route 30 and the retail centers around it. Montgomery is home to Stuart Sports Complex, Gray’s Mill Estate, Dickson-Murst Farm, the Settler’s Cottage Museum, Montgomery Fest and the Fox River Trail. Parking is on site and wheelchair accessible, as are the restrooms. There is free Wi-Fi, and the restaurant is set up for families with a kids menu and a good-for-kids layout.
Italian beef comes with the option of adding sweet peppers or hot giardiniera and can be dipped in gravy. Other popular options include Italian sausage, the meatball sandwich and a protein bowl, and plant-based guests can order the Vegan Italian Beef as a sandwich or a bowl. The 10-inch pizzas come in cheese, pepperoni, sausage, margherita and roasted vegetable, with a gluten-free cauliflower crust option, and Cheese Fries and other sides round out any order. A sandwich can also become a meal with fries and a fountain drink.
Browse the full menu to see everything on offer.
Guests visit Buona Montgomery from Oswego, Aurora, Yorkville and Montgomery itself, along with communities across Kendall and Kane Counties and the wider Fox Valley. Credit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted at the counter and the drive-thru, and delivery is available through online ordering and third-party partners where offered. Buona Rewards members earn free food, big discounts, weekly deals and birthday perks when they join through the Buona app.
What is the address of the Montgomery Buona?
Buona is at 1230 Ogden Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538.
Is Buona near Stuart Sports Complex?
Yes. The restaurant is on Ogden Avenue in Montgomery, near Stuart Sports Complex.
What can I visit around Buona Montgomery?
Gray’s Mill Estate, Dickson-Murst Farm, the Settler’s Cottage Museum, Montgomery Park and the Fox River Trail are all in Montgomery.
Can I use a drive-thru at Buona in Montgomery?
Yes. The drive-thru takes orders on the spot and handles online order pickup. Dine-in and carryout are available too.
How do I order ahead in Montgomery?
Order online for carryout or delivery, then pick it up inside or at the drive-thru.
Do guests from Oswego and Aurora visit the Montgomery Buona?
Yes. Guests come from Oswego, Aurora, Yorkville and Montgomery, along with other Fox Valley communities.
What is the best-known item on the menu?
Our Italian beef is the signature, made from Top Sirloin dry roasted for hours and served in its natural gravy. Choose sweet peppers or hot giardiniera, and ask for it dipped if you want extra gravy. See the Italian beef.
Are the hot dogs at Buona all beef?
Yes. Buona hot dogs are all beef and served on a steamed poppyseed bun, and the Chicago-style dog comes piled with classic toppings. See the Chicago-style hot dog.
Does Buona in Montgomery serve pizza?
Yes. Buona serves tavern-style pizza in 10-inch size, made to order. If you have dietary needs we also have a gluten-free cauliflower crust option.
Can I get a meatball or sausage sandwich?
Yes. The meatball sandwich uses our mother’s recipe simmered in her marinara, and the Italian sausage is charbroiled. You can also add sausage to your beef. Browse the full menu.
Are there vegan or gluten-free options in Montgomery?
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 has ingredient details.
What is on the kids menu at Buona?
Kids meals include the Kids Buona Beef Meal, the Kids Hot Dog Meal, the Kids Cheese Pizza Meal and Kids Grilled Chicken Strips.
Is the Montgomery restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and the restaurant also has outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
What payment methods does the Montgomery Buona accept?
The restaurant accepts credit cards and NFC mobile payments.
Can I order catering for a team or office in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery Catering handles orders for offices, schools, sports teams and families across the Fox Valley.
