Buona has been on 95th Street in Oak Lawn since December 2017, a regular stop for neighbors from Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Burbank, Alsip and Worth. Order inside or at the drive-thru, and plan school functions, graduation parties and office lunches through Oak Lawn Catering.
The Buonavolanto family opened the first Buona in Berwyn in 1981, and the menu still follows recipes handed down through the family. Our Italian beef starts with Top Sirloin dry roasted for hours until the drippings become a natural gravy, and the family marinara, which our mom calls Red Gravy, comes straight from her recipe.
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Thinly sliced and dunked in natural gravy, with sweet peppers or hot giardiniera as an added option if you want some heat.
An all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun with the classic Chicago toppings.
A 10-inch pizza made to order with fresh whole milk mozzarella, with a cauliflower crust for a gluten-free option.
There are plenty of reasons to visit Oak Lawn, from Centennial Park and Aquatic Center and Oak Lawn Lake at Lakeshore Park to the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge. Downtown Oak Lawn and the Metra station are nearby too, so our location on 95th Street is an easy stop before or after your plans.
Italian beef is what put Buona on the map, but that is just the beginning of things our menu has to offer. The pasta is made fresh, never dried, and cooked al dente, with rigatoni in vodka sauce, cheese ravioli and fettuccine Alfredo on the list. If you would rather have a sandwich, the cutlet sandwiches come as a Vodka Chicken Parmesan or a Chicken Caesar.
Browse the full menu to see everything on offer.
Guests come from Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Hometown, Burbank, Alsip and Worth, and many stop in for an Italian sausage, a meatball sandwich or a Chicago-style hot dog. Buona Rewards members earn free food, big discounts, weekly deals and birthday perks when they join through the Buona app.
Where is Buona located in Oak Lawn, IL?
Buona is at 6235 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, on 95th Street in Oak Lawn.
When did the Oak Lawn Buona open?
The Oak Lawn restaurant opened in December 2017 and has been serving the neighborhood ever since.
Does the Oak Lawn Buona have a drive-thru?
Yes. The Oak Lawn restaurant has a drive-thru.
What is near Buona in Oak Lawn?
Centennial Park and Aquatic Center, Oak Lawn Lake, Lakeshore Park, the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge are all a short drive away.
Is Buona close to the Oak Lawn Metra station?
Yes. The restaurant is near Downtown Oak Lawn and the Metra station.
Which neighborhoods are close to Buona in Oak Lawn?
Guests come from Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Hometown, Burbank, Alsip and Worth.
What kind of pasta does Buona make?
The pasta is fresh, never dried, and cooked al dente. Choose rigatoni with vodka sauce, rigatoni marinara, cheese ravioli marinara or fettuccine Alfredo.
What are the cutlet sandwiches?
The menu has a Vodka Chicken Parmesan Cutlet Sandwich and a Chicken Caesar Cutlet Sandwich. See the full menu.
Why is Buona often considered the best Italian beef in Chicagoland?
Our Italian beef at Buona is often considered the best Italian beef in Chicagoland because it is made with Top Sirloin and dry roasted for hours, and the drippings become a natural gravy, with no bouillon, lard or preservatives added. It is the family recipe the Buonavolanto family has followed since 1981. Order the Italian beef.
Does Buona serve Italian sausage and meatballs?
Yes. The menu has a charbroiled Italian sausage, a Meatball Marinara sandwich and a Combo Beef & Sausage.
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 Buona Oak Lawn kids menu?
Kids meals include the Kids Buona Beef Meal, the Kids Hot Dog Meal, the Kids Cheese Pizza Meal, Kids Grilled Chicken Strips and Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders.
Does Buona in Oak Lawn Offer Catering services?
Yes. Oak Lawn Catering serves school functions, graduation parties, office lunches and neighborhood celebrations in Oak Lawn and its surrounding communities.
