Italian restaurant

Buona Notte

ChinatownManhattan

4.5· 1,745 reviewsClosed now
Buona Notte — italian restaurant — in Chinatown — Manhattan — NYC
Buona Notte interior — Chinatown

Chinatown

Manhattan

The brief

About Buona Notte

Cozy Little Italy mainstay featuring pasta, fish & old-world ambiance, plus a back garden patio.

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade A

A

Score10(lower is better)

Inspected12/10/2024

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.

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Community Rating

4.5

½

out of 5

1,745 community reviews

Rating aggregated from community reviews across platforms. Read full reviews on Google or Yelp for detailed diner experiences.

Community-sourced rating

Reviews

What diners say about Buona Notte

15 verified Google reviews · 12 with owner responses

4.4

15 reviews

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Jenny LeonLocal guide
2 weeks ago

Delicious food and spectacular customer service. We loved the pasta dishes we ordered. Calamari was fresh as well. Would come back for more summer meals, especially in the gorgeous garden

Peter DesRochersLocal guide
3 months ago

Amazing food. Staff was great. Live music was excellent. Would recommend.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

D R LewisLocal guide
4 months ago

Enjoyed a wonderful early dinner out before a show. Had the feel and flavors of an old Italian trattoria. Attentive wait staff, well prepared and delicious dishes, great atmosphere. Yeah, the cannoli didn't last for a photo. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

Doom Bot (Sound Fly)Local guide
4 months ago

Over all experience was kind a "meh". Based on how much was paid for the diner for two it was quite underwhelming. Food was fresh, yes, but quite bland and sizes were small. Drinks are 100% overpriced compared to other Italian places around Little Italy. Service was quite meh as well. If there was an option of not leaving a gratitude for this place and just pay for food? I would definitely do. Just the combination of price, food, and atmosphere doesn't hold up the reason yo have so many reviews. Just disappointed in the end. Not the worse but definitely not a 4.5 star feeling 😕

Tyler Wiederstein
5 months ago

Spicy tortellini, mozzarella sticks, and the Sicilian rice balls were all very good! The overall atmosphere is very welcoming. Overall a great Italian restaurant in Little Italy NYC.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

Jade WongLocal guide
5 months ago

The best restaurant in this area! Love the girl name Betul , Betty very professional explain everything here and nice smile,very good service. Will come back because of her . And I will recommend all my friends and clients come here .and the food here all good . Love the desert always .❤️

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

Cabernet BryantLocal guide
6 months ago

This is the bill of 4 people. We went during a week before Christmas and we enjoyed our meal. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing and the service was really good. I would come again. The bill could not be split with a card but it can be with cash. Pay cash if possible. 🙂

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

moonshine outlawLocal guide
6 months ago

Great atmosphere, food and service. The young lady serving us was kind and courteous and prompt with her service. Having eaten in the past at other Little Italy ristoranti, this place offers the best portion/price I've seen to date. And the food, all of the 5 different dishes my family enjoyed were absolutely delicious and authentic to the tastes of Italy and Italian - American cuisine.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

Vinod Bhuriya
6 months ago

Amazing Italian restaurant in the heart of the city! Buona Notte has a cozy, romantic atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating area in the evening. The pasta was absolutely delicious – perfectly cooked with rich, authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The seafood was fresh and well seasoned.<br><br>The staff were friendly, attentive, and professional. Service was fast and the overall experience was excellent. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and location. Highly recommended for couples, friends, or family dinners. I will definitely come back!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.<br>

AbbyLocal guide
7 months ago

Salmon pan seared to perfection, Billy Joel belting out ‘ Piano Man’, fall leaves window treatments, French flag gallantly staying afloat in the cocktail, sparse but energetic crowd, a decent nip in the air….<br>Hey, this is as good ( almost) as it gets.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.

James McGarryLocal guide
8 months ago

Charming, cozy Italian restaurant in Little Italy. The food was delicious and the Manhattan cocktail I had was excellent.

Response from the owner

Thanks so much for your kind words, please visit again!

Ali DiazLocal guide
10 months ago

You will not be disappointed with the food here! We ordered Lemonchello Spritzers to start and the meatballs. We ordered the carbonara and a jumbo stuffed shell with red Vodka sauce. The atmosphere was peaceful on the patio and conveniently located within Little Italy.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.

Ethan PLocal guide
10 months ago

Every last drop of money was spent on a mediocre appearance the food was horrendous and pizza was not fresh and tasted like a frozen pizza base with cheap cheese and tomato toppings service was good however and they were friendly and welcoming untill we complained about the poor food quality. The owner explained that it was a ‘ family business ‘ and they had been there for over 30 years however other reviews seem to differ. I would not recommend this restaurant as aside from the fine survive from waiters at the beginning the food needs a huge improvement !!additionally its was extremely empty even on Saturday

Aykut ŞenlerLocal guide
a year ago

From the moment you enter the door, you feel like you've come to a good place. The restaurant menu has a wide range of options. Our choice was pasta with red wine. We were very pleased with everything we ate. We would also like to thank the restaurant manager Betul for her helpfulness and professionalism. Would we go again? Definitely.!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.

Андрей КронLocal guide
a year ago

Buona Notte was a fantastic choice for dinner with my three friends. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the tiramisu was heavenly! Fun fact: they use family recipes passed down for generations. The only downside? It was a bit noisy, but the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. A night to remember!

Response from the owner

Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time with us. Our team works hard to make sure every meal is memorable, and it’s great to hear you felt that warmth and hospitality. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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