Buona Forchetta - South Park
Italian restaurant · San Diego ·
Wood-fired pies, fresh pasta & global wine list draw crowds
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Wood-fired pies, fresh pasta & global wine list draw crowds
"On May 30, federal agents raided the South Park Italian restaurant after a tip alleging employment of undocumented workers; roughly 20–25 agents reportedly handcuffed all employees present and detained a handful of workers (reports vary between three and four detainees). Crowds gathered to protest during the operation, prompting a statement from San Diego’s mayor condemning the federal action; the restaurant temporarily closed after the raid but has since reopened." - Rebecca Roland
"A San Diego Italian restaurant was raided by ICE on May 31, an example cited of food-service businesses and workers being directly impacted by immigration enforcement actions." - Rebecca Roland
"With a location in Liberty Station called Officine Buona Forchetta, plus others in Encinitas, San Marcos, and Coronado, beloved South Park staple Buona Forchetta continues expansion with its classic Neapolitan-style pizzas. Also notable are its gluten-free pies, which hold up even without the doppio-zero flour. For a taste of Roman-style pizza al taglio, visit its sister spot Gelati and Peccati." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo
"With multiple locations from South Park to Encinitas, this standout Italian restaurant has plenty of antipasti, pizzas, lasagnas, and build-your-own pasta. Check out the daily specials, which often feature cioppino with the freshest seafood of the day." - Helen I. Hwang
"Buona Forchetta is celebrating Mother’s Day at both its South Park and Liberty Station locations. In addition to their famous pizzas, the team is swapping out the traditional Champagne with bubbly prosecco. The restaurant also plans to unroll a daily specials menu with mom and family in mind." - Jackie Bryant