Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buon Appetito in North Stonington is an absolute treasure. From the second you walk in, the staff makes you feel right at home, and the welcoming atmosphere sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. What makes this restaurant truly special is the commitment to fresh, organic ingredients. The difference is undeniable — the vegetables are crisp and full of flavor, the pasta tastes homemade and rich, and the seafood is as fresh as it gets. Even the simplest dishes, like the organic tomato salad appetizer, are elevated to something extraordinary. Every plate is crafted with care and authenticity, capturing the true essence of Italian cuisine while keeping it wholesome and vibrant. Pair that with warm, attentive service, and you’ve got the perfect dining experience. Buon Appetito is not just a restaurant — it’s a celebration of real food, prepared beautifully. Worth the drive from anywhere, and easily one of the best Italian restaurants in New England!

Delish! We ordered the Chicken Parm with Penne to share and it was amazing! The Pomodoro Sauce was so good! And the pasta cooked Al Dente! Ordered a Tiramisu to-go! Staff was super sweet!

Nice spot near Foxwoods. Pizza is cheesy and light and doesn’t make you feel bloated. The clam chowder wasn’t bad. Steak was good and gf liked the veal. Cremebrulee is def a must. Overall good experience here, just didn’t like how there were flies that kept coming around at the table we were at..

My husband and I stopped for dinner a couple of weeks ago. Food and service was excellent! It was a beautiful evening, so we sat on the patio. Everything was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

We had a reservation for 4p and oddly enough it was pretty busy so thankful we called ahead. By the time we were leaving, place was packed, so perhaps a reservation is needed. Anyway, our waitress Destiny was decent, friendly ish server and took a long time smile despite us chatting w/ her. The food was tasty, started w/ antipasto and a cheesy, thin pizza which both were delicious and super fresh. Either our waitress or kitchen didn’t properly have enough time in between appetizers and meals which was kind of annoying as we were rushing to eat. We enjoyed a braised short rib that was fork tender w/ a crisp tender fingerling potato, chicken piccata w/ rigatoni w/ slightly thick sauce w/ the perfect amount of salty capers, mmm, a homemade pasta w/ Bolognese and a linguini w/ calms. In between our meals and dessert, we sipped limoncello before our crème brûlée and flourless chocolate cake. Overall it was a good experience w/ tasty food and the owner checked in on every table, which is always appreciated.

This was an amazing experience and would 10/10 recommend anyone to check this place out. The owner was also the person serving us and she is wonderful. She was genuine and cared about every part of the meal from the bread to the app and the limoncello at the end. We had the fresh tomato and feta salad which had a fantastic flavor and super simple. It shows that great ingredients make the dish. We also had a orecchiette pasta and scallops for dinner. Everything had great combo of light but impactful. The cappuccino at the end was the best we have had in the CT and to top it off we had a cold homemade limoncello shot. We ended up buying the app for the young couple next to us. Try this place out if you are near or far! Great Italian food!

We tried this excellent restaurant on a very busy Saturday night, I do recommend making a reservation. The food was outstanding and very fresh. The Calamari is very different and one of the best I have personally ever had. It comes with fried Zucchini and Carrot slices and it compliments the taste of the Calamari so well. I want to tell you that the waitress Mirela J. is certainly an asset to this restaurant. Her service is above and beyond the best anywhere and I hope the restaurant pays her well. I was so pleased to have her serve us that before I left I couldn't help myself I gave her a hug, something I have never done before at any restaurant. I am glad we tried this restaurant and will definitely be going back in the future.

The Mrs. and I have been here a couple of times after staying in the Bellisimo hotel nearby, it's always been a great experience everytime. Food is great, I usually have the short ribs and calamri, atmosphere is peaceful when your sitting outside on a nice day. Service is always on point, no complaints here and we'll be returning as well.