Bono Trattoria

I don't know how I have lived in the neighborhood for so long and not known about this place. The pizza was light, airy, and substantive and the other dishes were perfection; absolutely everything tasted perfect and the wine selection was fair and reasonable with excellent choices. The service was exceptional I will go back very soon and I will order take out.

Visiting daughter & GK's and we all went to Brunch here. Absolutely wonderful! Ate everything served- even Grandkids finished their meals!! 😋😋 Our Server Graziella was GREAT!! We'll be back❣️ 🤠✔️🌟

I recently discovered this spot when I was in the area for an open house. I had some free time beforehand, so I decided to give it a try. They’re open for dinner during the week, but on weekends, they also offer brunch. I ordered a mushroom pizza, and I was really impressed with both the flavor and the texture of the crust. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The pizza was served promptly, and the price was quite reasonable, which was a nice surprise. I'll definitely be back to try more items on their menu. The place was busy, especially during brunch, and it seemed like they have a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. Now, I have a go-to spot for weekend lunches, at least until I sell the apartment I have listed nearby.

One of our favorite Italian restaurants. Staff is really lovely and the owner is wonderful. Treats regulars like old friends. The food is delicious. Has daily specials, delicious pizzas, and happy hour specials for drinks and food. Their brunch is quite good too! Great family spot as well as date night.

This spot is one of our favorites to go as a family. If we lived closer we would be regulars!!

If you’re looking for authentic Italian pizza, this place is a must-visit! The pizza is made in a traditional brick oven by owners who are genuinely from Italy. The prices are incredibly affordable for the high quality you get. Highly recommend to anyone craving real Italian pizza. And don’t miss their cannoli! It’s the best in the city, hands down! A perfect way to end your meal.

We went with all family to celebrate my wife 50 years birthday. We were treated very well, the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Spectacular desserts to taste! Giuseppe is very good and made us feel at home.

A cozy spot with delicious food and friendly service. We were 2 people and ordered a pizza, soup, and a few different pastas - plenty of food - but didn’t leave feeling overly stuffed or sluggish afterwards like you might feel after a carb-heavy meal. Probably means the flour they use is good quality stuff. Very kid-friendly as well. Definitely worth checking out!

So good! I'm a fan of their creamy dishes including their grilled polenta and their Strozzapreti alla Norcina dish. I felt like they both were not overwhelming in their flavors and were so well-balanced. When you walk in, you can see their brick oven in full view and the decor is kinda rustic. They have high ceilings too which makes the space seem very roomy. We went on a Wednesday night and I'm not sure if they have fewer staff on Wed nights but the staff working that day need a raise! I felt like the 2 floor staff I saw were doing such an excellent job for the number of tables they had to wait on. I'm excited to come back and try more dishes!

Had dinner here with a friend and got here during happy hour. For drinks, I ordered the red sangria and house wine from the happy hour menu. Both drinks were pretty decent. The staff and our waitress were all very friendly. Our waitress was so kind to bring us additional bread - both straight out the oven! There were quite a few specials this night, all sounded amazing, but the Farfalle con Salmone was calling my name! Apparently it's a customer favorite and I see why. The light cream sauce and the breadcrumbs truly made the dish a chef's kiss. I really recommend if you're in the mood for a lighter pasta.

My friends and I stopped by here for brunch after checking out the Hispanic Society Museum. The interior was cozy and expansive, with cute, sort of rustic decor. I had a hard time deciding which pasta to order. Finally went with the Strozzapreti alla Norcina, which consisted of sweet sausage, made with truffle cream sauce and porcini mushroom. This dish was oh so rich and creamy, with true taste of truffle. There was plenty of tender, juicy, well seasoned sausage and fresh perfectly cooked mushroom. For dessert, I couldn't resist getting the Dulce de Leche Molten Cake, since I am obsessed with everything Dulce de leche. This was plated stunningly, with homemade whipped cream on top, raspberry drops made into a flower, along with blueberries and sliced strawberries artfully placed. The cake was filled with sticky, sweet Dulce de leche, while outside was nice and moist. Service was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and all our food came out in a timely manner. Prices were reasonable. I would return to try the Pork Chop (dinner) or Strangozzi, which is homemade linguini with shrimp, veggies, and garlic olive oil sauce.

Spacious restaurant with exposed brick walls and a brick oven in the middle. Service is helpful and personable. Restroom is also spacious and kept clean. Happy hour is awesome: $10 Margherita, $7 house wine and $6 drafts. 4-6p Mon-Sun. The Margherita was tasty (Parmesan on top a nice touch), especially is you love thin crust. The Calabrese was fine, too (could have been spicier). Fried artichokes didn't have much flavor. Fried calamari were too plain and chewy. Overall, although the place and service were great, the food we tried was just ok. I'd definitely go back to try other dishes.

Enjoyed Bono. This is a really cute spot with a kind and patient wait staff. My friend and I split a Bianca pizza that was pretty tasty. You can taste the fresh wood fire oven crust. I also had the gnocchi from the happy hour menu. Both were simple, but delicious.

We went to Bono for a light meal after visiting the nearby Church of the Intercession. The food was good and the service was helpful.

Apparently Bono underwent new management last year, and while this was a takeout order and not a sit in order, I have to say we were pleasantly surprised with the improvement with the state of the food! We look forward to dining in person and seeing the new ambience.

My sister and I had a pre-birthday celebration dinner at Bo-No and I must say the picky eater that I am, I WAS NOT disappointed! From the hospitality, to the service, and OMG the FOOD - it was ALL SUPERB!!! Started off with their Fried Calamari and instantly knew I was in for a treat. It was soooooo good - light, fresh and tasty! Next was the Arugula Pear salad with lemon dressing. The lemon dressing was well balanced and made this salad stand out perfectly. We had their Meat lovers brick oven pizza that had a light drizzle of hot honey! At first I was skeptical, as I'm not a spicy food person, but one bite and all my doubts vanished. My taste buds was in heaven. It was that good and a must try! My sister urged me to try their Chicken Milanese so we decided to split that order. Mid way through all I was thinking is WOW this is so good how can I pick a favorite from what we already ate since all was done to perfection! We finished our dinner with a cappuccino and a piece of tiramisu that had a raspberry drizzle. What a beautiful combination. I couldn't stop eating it. So light, tasty, not too sweet but just enough to go perfectly well with the cappuccino! The highlight of the dinner was the hospitality! Instantly noticeable! Giuseppe (the kids call him "Pepe") and Graziella not only showed their passion through the food made at this restaurant, but their hearts shined so bright when they greeted the patrons and enjoyed small talk with them. They truly connected with those dining in their establishment. What a wonderful sight to witness! This is the type of restaurant that stands out from all the rest. This type of hospitality is truly the heart of NYC, where restaurants specifically this one, engage with the patrons, show their appreciation and ensure your experience with them is nothing less than pleasing! I enjoyed my experience at Bo-No and if you are ever around the vicinity of 3658 Broadway between West 151 & West 152 street in NYC, have dinner there, you will NOT be disappointed!!!!! Thank you so much for making our pre-birthday celebration memorable and most definitely enjoyable! Giuseppe and Graziella you have an amazing establishment and I definitely will be going back often! Bravo you two - you won this picky eater's heart!!!

My favorite local Italian restaurant! Delicious pasta & pizza. Best happy hour in upper Manhattan.

This use to be my go to spot after work. This is a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. My work bestie and I would order the cider and some pasta. The service is always quick and friendly. My go to was their wild boars ravioli. It tastes fresh, umami, and well balanced. The portion size was a bit small to my liking but the quality was great and put care into the food. You can tell they make their own pasta. The cider is fresh but finishes dry. It's an affordable option that will get you feeling right. I would also recommend their penne bolognese and pizza are also delicious. The aesthetic is very rustic. Lots of warm lighting and browns. All in all this is a great place to go to if you're looking a chill local hang out.

I love Bono; the food is great! I love the pizza fuhngi. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. This place is definitely nice for a date night or an outing with friends or family. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Go for the pizza and the contorni. The pasta isn't going to leave you any fond memories. Occasionally I get take out here. I find it odd that they try to solicit a tip from you when yo pick up a pizza, really? It was such a cheap gesture. You don't do that.

I don't have enough space to talk about how much I love this place. The owner has become a friend in a few short visits, the pizza is excellent, the pasta is delicious - and any special is just that. A neighborhood gem.

Very average. Chicken special was served cold and dry. Just mashed potatoes no vegetables. Cold and white food. Took it home to add flavor and heat. Strozepretti with sausage and truffle sauce was also average. Prices too high for area and portions. Served another patron cannoli then said they only had 1 portion. Who does that? Cute decor. May be nice for group brunch.

Surprising lack of good food in the lower half of Washington Heights but this place is one of the exceptions. Great food and atmosphere. Service is good. It's really a nice little island where you can get good pizza and other Italian food in a cool environment.

Nice local place. Friendly and nice ambience. Considering pizza is one of their main faves why is it so salty? They seem to use good Italian ingredients but salt hides the flavor.

The wait staff is good, and the food tasty-especially the pizza. I had the mushroom. But the portions are quite small for the price point.

A gem in Harlem. A true Italian food experience. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The wood fire, the old school Italian decor, the staff and goooood wine. A recurrent spot for me as every time I visit, I have an amazing experience start to finish. A MUST TRY DISH IS THE PESTO PASTA. I'm dreaming about it. Ugh, cant wait till I go back. You will not go wrong with any of the specials or regular items on the menu.

Favorite local spot for a delicious Italian meal, brick oven pizza and wine selection for an unbeatable price. Bono has been my first to go option when I want to indulge my cravings of truly Italian food and don't have to necessarily take a trip downtown it pleases myself. The staff is friendly and welcoming, service is top notch and ambience is everything you can ask for from an intimate spot for a date night to a dinner night with yourself and/or some friends. I have a dairy allergy and other dietary needs and restrictions, main reasons I try to control my impulses to come here more often lol, but every time I take the risk, I make it count!! Is simply delicious.

Excellent brick oven pizza. Get the mushroom truffle. Great ambiance. Highly recommend.

Took my now 10 year old here after over 5 years. We had Margherita pizza, two different salads including the beet, shrimp strangozzi and penne with bolognese. The food was all amazing though I do wish the shrimp was cleaner. The desserts were the best. Red velvet cheesecake YES. Dulce de leches lava cake YES YES and the chocolate gelato. All very good. Fresh ingredients and no misses on flavors. Service was good and the table enjoyed the organic pellegrino lemonata drinks. Great job Bono consistently good quality food all the way uptown. So happy we were able to walk to this restaurant while visiting.

Cant get enough. Simply a gem. Beautiful and humble folks making delicious meals and welcoming everyone with a smile and a suggestion when you need one!

Overpriced, tiny pizzas and that arrived ice cold. Now I understand why the place is always empty when I walk by and it's a shame that there isn't a good slice of pizza to be found in the neighborhood since Tommy's closed for good during the pandemic. Never again!

Writing an updated review for Bono because our recent experience was so great! I can't recommend enough the dulce de leche with vanilla ice cream. Our group loved it so much, we ordered a second round! You also can't go wrong with the the classic margarita pie. This is my favorite pizza here!

Way too small! Service isn't good. A little too pricey and little to offer. Probably won't be going there again.

Came here right at open on a Saturday (I didn't realize I was that early!) and some other people were waiting as well. The service wasn't great at all, I sat at the bar and was pretty much ignored and felt like I was intruding the whole time. The pasta was a small portion and not a standout in the area by any means, which stinks because Harlem is lacking in many good italian spots overall. I was so excited to try it out, but don't think I'll be back.

We adore this place! They are open for brunch now, too! The staff is so friendly, and the interior is great, especially with the giant pizza oven where you can watch them make your pizza! These pictures are from a brunch & a dinner date night! I have 0 complaints!

My family loves to eat at Bono!!! I have a couple of teenagers (12 and 14), and they can be really picky at this state in their lives when it comes to food, but not when when order from or come over to Bono! First, you would think that it would be easy for them because they would just order pizza (which is the best pizza around), but the food is so consistently good here, they surprise me every time we order from here, from rigatoni bolognese to spaghetti with meatballs (my favorite) and farfale con salmon or roasted pork chop. We love when they have Specials for two too! And the delivery is super fast. The app we order with always overestimates the delivery time, but we always order late and last minute because we already know the food doesn't take long. We have friends that were buying a place in the hood and asked about restaurants and Bono was the first place we mentioned. When our families get together, this is the place we like to come, the food is great, the atmosphere is great for everybody, we love Bono!

Came here with a guy I was attempting to reconcile a relationship with. That didn't really work out but I was happy to discover this place when I lived in the area. The chicken parm I had was really good, it's definitely a good place for date night and the bathroom is interesting. Decor was lovely and service was friendly without being cloying. If I were in the area, I'd consider it for Italian.

My go-to dinner spot for casual but elegant They have a wide variety of salads, pizza, and pasta. Their thin-crust pizza is always great to share with that special someone and the service is always friendly. I'm personally a big fan of the pera pizza which comes with a white base. Note: we're vegetarian but their other pizzas look amazing. I also tried the truffle and mushroom risotto, fried calamari, and a few desserts (a red velvet cheesecake and the lava cake). I was particularly impressed with the fried calamari. The octopus was cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and there was just the right amount of sauce for dipping. They also serve the dish with fresh lemon and they serve water by the bottle. You would be a fool to miss out on their restaurant week or happy hour specials. We split a glass of Prosecco and white sangria for $6 each. Perfect pairing for a light dinner with your loved ones. My new favorite spot for something quick and easy but classy.

I have never been disappointed at this restaurant and they are not expensive compared to FOMO

We stumbled on this place and so happy that we did. I had a Lambrusco rose which I haven't had since I lived in Spain and was so happy. We were able to sit indoors which was great because it was a chilly evening. Our food was so good and service was even better! I would definitely come back

Returning to Harlem after fifteen years, mostly abroad, my wife and I weren't sure what we would find when someone recommended Bono Trattoria on Broadway at 151st Street. It just didn't seem the kind of neighborhood where you would find a good Italian restaurant. How wrong we were! Every other ethnic eatery in New York claims to have the most authentic food, but this one was a standout, from the roast beet and goat cheese salad to the perfectly charred thin-crust pizza with fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil. And did we mention the happy-hour prosecco for $7, and beers for $5? Chief among this place's charms is the huge wood-fired oven right in the middle of the restaurant; another is the welcoming family vibe, heightened by the fact that the owner was right there in the dining area, helping to serve guests, and that her husband is the bartender. Speaking of service: when Adam, our server, found out that we were celebrating an anniversary, he quietly arranged for a surprise on the house. Another thing that stood out: everyone on the wait staff was not only courteous but also seemingly happy to be working there, even though the place was packed (on a Monday night!). Actually, that shouldn't have surprised us, given that the food was better than anything we've had in Manhattan for the same or similar price. Good restaurants sell good food, otherwise they wouldn't survive - not in this market. But Bono Trattoria is superior, and again, the ambience and atmosphere make it a standout. Come see for yourself. cmz

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. The place feels warm and inviting. Like a little bit of Italy if you will. Highly recommend.

Great pizza. It's a real hidden gem in upper Manhattan. It's apparent that the ingredients are all great quality. I usually don't try Neapolitan style pizza, but the quality of the pizza impelled me to keep trying. I recommend. My only gripe is that they fouled up an online order I made one time with some of the ingredients. Other than that, great experience.

Not enough starts for this place!!! Their food is amazing! I take my daughter here all the time. Pizza is cooked brick oven style and always has fresh ingredients. Their pasta is amazing, and dessert is amazing also! My favs, ALL of their pizzas, Chicken Risotto, and tiramisu

BOMB PASTA!! Considering we're living in a pandemic, I throughly judge restaurants on their adherence to protocols. This restaurant appeared to follow social distancing and face covering guidelines so they were off to a good start. As soon as you walk in, the aroma of fresh pizza makes your mouth water. My friend and I came here on a Friday night and were seated outside immediately. We ordered a pitcher of the red sangria and fried calamari. The calamari was delicious! I'm not a fan of the tentacle pieces and thankfully we didn't have any of those. The sangria was okay. My friend ordered the Strozzapreti alla Norcina. She substituted the sausage for shrimp. I ordered the Faralle con Salmone. I'm not a big fan of peas but I decided to order the meal as is. Both pasta dishes were delicious. The breadcrumbs in the Faralle con Salmone complemented the dish perfectly. I typically never finish my food but I cleared my plate. Next time I come back, I'll probably get what my friend ordered because who can't resist truffle lol. Only improvement I'll suggest is service could have been a bit better (e.g. checking in more frequently) but overall I'd highly suggest this spot if you love pasta and are in the area!

Had such a nice dinner here. The service was great and the food was even better. Definitely recommend the sangria during happy hour too!

Quite good pizza. Just had the Gorgonzola pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan. Topped with a heaping mount of arugula, to calm anyone's guilt. An excellent dinner for a boring Sunday evening. Would recommend it and have it again, for sure.

I'm stuck on this one dish of pasta called Strozzapreti Alla Norcina. It is a delectable melange of well delegated flavors. The sausage, garlic, truffle, mushroom and what the cream. I am rating it on this alone. Try it. I love it, you could too. If I don't get there first. Lol. Mmmmmmm

Came here for a quick drink and light dinner. Clean food and very friendly staff. No wow factor or distinguishing flavors in the pizza or salad but it's a nice place to stop by. The bread they bring to the table is okay with a splash of rosemary olive oil on the side. Its just a bit dry. I had the chicken kale avocado salad. It was plain and only had two very thin avocado slices. The pizza was good, a nice sweet sauce with fresh cheese. The eggplant was there but did not stand out. It was a good meal, filling but not satisfying but you leave feeling good inside. The food is not heavy which is great. Mera's Tip: enjoy a pie

Literally the best food e v e r. Looking for a relaxing restaurant experience this is the place. Walked in, got seated right away, and service was super fast too.

Great pizza and much more. We like to sit near the oven on cold days. Always friendly.

I literally only came here for dessert because my pregnant friend wanted dessert and my goddd did itt hit the spot ! Did not disappoint at all. Regret not coming here for Food but everything everyone in there was eating looked so delicious! I will definitely be coming back and updating my current review. Also best tiramisu I've ever had

Met the owner, Luca, who I think is the person several fake accounts reference as being 'rude' or kicking them out. He's a quiet man, until I watched him speak with regulars or people he recognized, and he's delightful! He was also very nice to me, recommending a STAND OUT dish of the Strozapretti for my main. Jesus be a pasta dish. So so good. The chocolate mousse was phenomenal and so was my beet appetizer. It is a little loud in there given the concrete floors and several large parties with children dining when I was in there. But that's not the restaurant, that's just a good night! Hopefully they tip well! Will most definitely be back, and encourage others to go. I love my local Saggio's but this is a great Italian alternative for uptown.

Good foods Good service Tasty food Good vibes Dulce de leche lava cake with hazelnut gelatto is a BOMB !! Satisfied customer :) Deff coming back here again :)

Branzino YES. Salmon YES. All the za YES. Ambiance YES. Dulce de leche lava cake dessert YES. Tiramisu YES. My goodness, can't recommend this place enough. Amazing service amazing food I'll definitely go back & bring more friends & family!

Food is always fresh and good Great atmosphere and service. Definitely one of my favorites

Another great dinner at Bono! I stopped in last night after a haircut and had a Quattro Stagioni pie. Their pizza is very good and prices aren't too crazy. I really like the happy hour specials! The restaurant also has a very nice atmosphere. Lighting is good and having the pizza oven visible is cool. Definitely drop in if you haven't already.