Buona has been on Naperville Wheaton Road since 2007, and a 2014 remodel brought fresh energy to the restaurant just off I-88 near the Naperville and Lisle border. Guests can dine in, use the drive-thru, carry out, or order online for pickup, and graduation parties, office lunches and school events can be planned through Naperville Catering.
Buona has been family-owned since 1981, when the first restaurant opened in Berwyn, and the recipes still come from our extended family. Our parents’ legendary Italian beef starts with Top Sirloin dry roasted for hours until the drippings become a natural gravy, and the pasta is cooked al dente with a marinara handed down through the generations.
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Our Buona Naperville restaurant, located at 1588 Naperville Wheaton Rd, is a short drive from the Naperville Riverwalk, Naper Settlement, North Central College and the shops of Downtown Naperville. Freedom Commons and the Diehl Road area are close by too, and I-88 makes it easy to stop in on the way through.
Salads are made to order with all-natural house dressings and come with Chicago French bread. The lineup includes the signature Chopped Chicken Salad, a Mediterranean Chicken Salad, the Tuscan Harvest with apple and dried cranberries, a Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar, a Crispy Chicken Salad and a Classic Caesar, plus a side house salad. Protein bowls are a meal in a single dish, and the Vegan Italian Beef comes as a sandwich or a bowl.
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Guests come from Lisle, Warrenville and across the nearby DuPage County communities, and many pick up a Chicago-style hot dog, a burger or an order of cheese fries on the way home. 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.
Where is Buona on Naperville Wheaton Road?
Buona is at 1588 Naperville Wheaton Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, near I-88 and Diehl Road on the Naperville and Lisle border.
When did the Naperville Buona open?
The Naperville restaurant has served the community since 2007, and a 2014 remodel updated it.
Is there a Drive Thru at Buona in Napeville?
Yes. The drive-thru takes orders on the spot and handles online order pickup, and you can order online ahead of time for carryout.
Is Buona close to Downtown Naperville?
Yes. Downtown Naperville, the Riverwalk, Naper Settlement and North Central College are all a short drive away.
Do guests come from Lisle and Warrenville?
Yes. Guests come from Lisle, Warrenville and other DuPage County communities as well as Naperville.
What salads does Buona serve?
The menu has the Chopped Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Apple Cranberry Walnut (Tuscan Harvest), Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar, Spicy Chicken Ranch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Classic Caesar and a side house salad. See all the salads.
Are the salads made fresh?
Yes. Every salad is made to order with all-natural house dressings and served with Chicago French bread.
What is Buona’s Italian beef made from?
The beef is Top Sirloin dry roasted for hours and served in its natural gravy, with sweet peppers or hot giardiniera. See the Italian beef.
What makes a hot dog Chicago-style at Buona?
It is an all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun with the classic Chicago toppings. See the Chicago-style hot dog.
Does Buona make pizza?
Yes. Tavern-style pizzas come in a 10-inch size, made to order, with a gluten-free cauliflower crust available.
Are there plant-based choices?
The Vegan Italian Beef comes as a sandwich or a bowl. Our nutrition and allergens page has ingredient details.
What is on the kids menu?
Kids meals include the Kids Buona Beef Meal, the Kids Hot Dog Meal, the Kids Cheese Pizza Meal and Kids Grilled Chicken Strips.
Does Buona deliver in Naperville?
Delivery is available through online ordering and third-party partners where offered.
Can Buona cater a graduation party?
Yes. Naperville Catering serves office lunches, client meetings, graduation parties and family gatherings.
