Bonu' Taverna Italiana

We revisited Bonu in St. Pete after first dining there back in December, hoping for a standout experience, but overall the food felt solid yet unremarkable. We started with the burrata and artichokes—both well-seasoned and enjoyable, but nothing that showed much innovation or technique. For entrées, we ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza, salmon, lobster ravioli, and braised beef rigatoni. Each dish was satisfying enough, but again, nothing truly memorable. Surprisingly, the highlight of the evening was dessert: the ricotta cake and tiramisu were easily the best courses of the night. We paired everything with a bottle of wine recommended by our server, which complemented the meal nicely. Service was friendly and attentive, making for a pleasant evening overall. In short, Bonu is a good stopping point in St. Pete for reliably decent food, but if you’re looking for something innovative or exceptional, it may not quite hit the mark.

This place is a whole vibe! I asked my niece to choose an Italian restaurant while I drive to her from Orlando. She came up with this beautiful establishment, just minutes from her hotel. It was just magnificent! The ambience, decor, service, food, drinks…everything was so authentic and true to its name. I would definitely recommend!

We were only in St. Petersburg for one night, but stumbling upon Bonù Taverna Italiana felt like discovering a local secret. From the moment we passed by, something about the warm glow, inviting atmosphere, and lively energy pulled us in—and we’re so glad it did. The food was absolutely delicious—elevated Italian classics made with clear attention to detail and fresh ingredients. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented. But what truly set the evening apart was the incredible service. A heartfelt thank you to our server, Çenk, who was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. And a special shoutout to Sam, the host, whose radiant energy lights up the whole place. Chatting with her was a highlight of the evening—she makes you feel like you’re not just a guest, but part of the Bonù family. The ambiance is intimate yet vibrant, perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxed evening out. If you’re in St. Pete and looking for a memorable dining experience, don’t miss this place. We’re already waiting of our next visit.

Bonu’ Taverna Italiana is a quaint Italian bistro with superb pizza, which includes fresh ingredients and a Gluten-Free tolerant crust without enriched flour that is a delight. The management is focused on an excellent dining experience. Well after being seated in the back area of the restaurant, the manager approached and offered to seat us in the main area, which was much appreciated. We declined the move but found the staff to be very thoughtful and attentive. To be sure, the pizzas are expensive but they’re unique and crafted for superb taste and presentation. Well done!

We had a private party here in the back room. Everything was set to perfection. The beef short ribs and polenta were out of this world. The owner herself handled the party as well as the parter who is the DJ and let me tell you EVERYTHING WAS TOP KNOTCH !!! My taste buds ate still zooming. The drinks were phenomenal ! Can’t wait to come back for date night.

An incredible meal. Personal and attentive service. Wonderful food. We had 4 different entrees and each was outstanding. We will be back soon!

Great service from Amberly. The wine list is tops. The flavor of the food is exceptional. Recommend: spritz & soup, white wine glass & salad, bottle of red and entrée.

I had the pleasure of dining here for the first time tonight and chose to sit outside. Our waitress, Melanie, made the experience exceptional. She asked if it was our first time dining there and took the time to explain the entire menu in detail, offering great suggestions on what to order. The food was incredible—everything was so fresh. However, the highlight of the meal was definitely the tiramisu for dessert; it was simply the best. Melanie also recommended a fantastic wine that we ended up loving. We can't wait to come back and dine here again, thanks to Melanie for making our experience so wonderful.

Fantastic ambiance and location! Prosciutto and arugula appetizer along with Lobster ravioli and a finish of gelato/ espresso shot! Our specialist Amberly was attentive and congenial with us. Highly recommend this venue.

A friend and I stopped in for lunch without a reservation, and the host seated us immediately. We originally chose to sit outside, but when she noticed we were struggling with the bright sun, she kindly offered to move us to a shaded table. Such thoughtful service right from the start. I have been raving about their Caesar salad, so we both ordered it with added crispy chicken. It was good, though not quite as exceptional as I remembered. It could've used a little more dressing and a touch of garlic. The crispy chicken, however, was excellent and paired perfectly with the salad. The wine-an Amarone-was truly outstanding, some of the best I've had in quite some time. I'd come back again just for that wine and would give the Caesar salad another try. The first time I had it, it was absolutely out of this world. Our server was also fantastic-friendly, attentive and completely above and beyond. He even double-checked with the kitchen because my friend can't have cinnamon or nutmeg, and he confirmed the cheesecake crust contained at least one of them. He really went above and beyond to make sure we had the right info. I wish I remembered his name-he was completely on top of his game. We couldn't be happier with his service.

Out and about the day before Thanksgiving and we popped in for lunch at Bonu. I enjoyed the Gorgonzola Salad and the fabulous pea soup but it was on the sweeter side which went so well with the salad. Yum! My lovely daughter enjoyed the gnocchi with a side of bread. She enjoyed the espresso martini and I the Aperol Spritz. A wonderful lunch was enjoyed.

Really, really enjoyed our meal here celebrating a new bride. We arrived early and were seated in their outside waiting area and offered drinks and appetizers while we waited. I had the Tiramisu Martini and it was delightful! The waiting area was oddly placed on the sidewalk, but we made it work. Once seater, I didn't try many of the appetizers but the calamari was a table favorite as well as the risotto balls. I forget the Italian name of the dish. Now to the entrees my friend and I ordered the lasagna and the short rib dish and then shared. I enjoyed both, but the short ribs getting the higher grade for me. The chocolate cake was the best dessert I tried. People enjoyed the one with ricotta too. The waiter was kind and moderately attentive. I believe the restaurant is authentically Italian, family-owned. The space itself was a little tight, but I guess it models true European restaurants. It just felt a little cramped for my liking, especially since it's a spot that's hustling and bustling on a Saturday night. All in all from the meal alone it's worth it to go back and try something else.

This is an excellent Italian restaurant in St. Petersburg. They have a variety of dishes and they were able to accommodate our requests. We had the vodka sauce with pasta and the Regina pizza. Both were really delicious although a little bit heavy with the cheese and cream. I would've given this place five stars however I'm giving it four stars because they did not have highchairs.... It was challenging to feed my toddler on my lap and she's at the age where she likes to run around. So we were not able to sit and enjoy your dinner that much.... I highly encourage his restaurant to consider getting high chairs for families to be able to enjoy their restaurant! Please!!

The outdoor ambiance is great and nice Florida weather helped! They have a good location downtown right in the heart of things. Lots of activity nearby. We did find street parking. The food was very good. Try the calamari! Our server was attentive but not intrusive. It was a great evening out in St Pete.

Bonu always delivers on flavor! We sat outside and had the chicken parm, it was a great portion size with delicious taste. The spaghetti noodles were fresh, the tomato sauce was sweet and savory, and the meat:breading ration on the chicken was top notch. The service was amazing, per usual, and the atmosphere was classy but relaxed. Another great experience at Bonu!

This is nice, cute place for an Italian dinner. This was my second time here, both times have been good. I do think that their portion sizes have decreased though, specifically the pasta. It is definitely on the pricier side and I don't think the portion sizes justify the price. Both times I've been here I've had great mocktails! I really appreciate them having some options for that. I opted for a few appetizers this time around, the calamari and truffle fries. Great portion sizes for both, I was very happy. Overall, this is a nice dinner spot if you are wanting some Italian. The service is great and they have options for indoor or outdoor seating.

Love this place so much!!! Great desserts! Awesome drinks!!! Amazing service!!! Just the best place to be!! Ask for Amber to make your drinks... she makes me outta this world you'll feel in like you're in outta space... my kind a wkd!!!

Great Italian food with an atmosphere and lay out like many mom and pop Italian places of memory. Charming ambiance, amazing wine list, attentive helpful service, and unique takes on Italian cuisine without losing tradition in the wake. Truly great food. I tried the veal scallopini. I found it tender and flavorful with perfect seasoning. One of my party had the perfect lasagna and the other their seafood linguine. Both were perfection. We all had the meatballs polpette appetizer and an order of their cheese arancini. They were a perfect starter. Personally, I might add a spicy marinara to these to really put them over the top. Great place to try when in St Pete.

I was super impressed by this place! Butternut squash soup 5/5 This is heavenly. It's super creamy with a hint of sweetness and a little bit savory. I recommend getting the bread and dipping it into the soup. It had sage which gave it a nice touch. Would definitely get again. Arancini 5/5 It has peas. I love peas! The rice was really tender and soft. I was very happy that the rice was not crunchy. Mushroom Alfredo 4.5/5 This is very thick Alfredo sauce so I would highly recommend to share with someone. The pasta was nice and al dente. Unfortunately, the chicken was pretty dry. Chicken Parmesan 3/5 I'm not really sure, but I just did not like the marinara sauce. I thought it was salty, my friend thought it was sweet, and my other friend thought it was neither. A little bit confusing. Tiramisu 5/5 This was delicious. Just the perfect amount of sweetness. Not sickly sweet. I can't wait to come back here again. There's also outdoor seating which I'll probably do next time.

Would recommend coming here for definitely drinks and maybe snacks. Wouldn't come back for dinner. The vibes/atmosphere and service are great, as are the cocktails and some of the more simple menu items. The food is just not really at the standard it needs to be. Our appetizers were either not very good (octopus, arancini) or just ok (burrata) and the pastas are all really salty and really oily. Have come with multiple groups of people and the consensus every time is that it's a fun spot but the food just isn't up to par. Every time I've come here to eat, my stomach kills me after and multiple people in our party got food poisoning last time. Really wish the food was better since the service, drinks and vibes here are so amazing!

Bonu is such a fun spot in St. Pete! The menu is creative and packed with flavor, and everything feels super fresh. The vibe is laid-back yet stylish, making it a great place for a casual night out or to grab a drink and share plates with friends.

We were shopping on Central Ave and just stopped at Bonu for a drink and some apps. Wow! The apps were so amazing and full of flavor. We had other dinner place but plan to return for dinner very soon.

I've passed by Bonu more times than I can count but never had the chance to go in. A friend and I finally decided to stop in on a Friday night around 5 and we were seated straight away. The place definitely got busier by the time we left so that was a good sign it's a popular with locals. We first ordered some bites to share -- the grilled octopus, arancini, and a side of brussel sprouts. My friend also ordered the seafood linguini which we ultimately shared since it was a decent sized dish. All of it was so incredibly delicious! I was drinking Calafuria rosé which was honestly one of the best rosé's I've ever drank. Our waitress Breana was incredibly nice and made herself very available to us. We were even checked on by the GM which was great. I can't wait to go back here -- dishes we saw passing by looked so delicious which I'm dying to try in the future!

A great date night spot. The tiramisu martini was the perfect drink post dinner. You can't make a reservation for under 4 people but we got lucky with a seat inside for 2 on a busy Saturday night. Service was good but definitely expect it to be a little slower during the Saturday night rush! They were still very friendly!

This place was 10/10. The vibes - immaculate, the interior design is so calming. We loved our waitress, she was so sweet and accommodating to our rowdy birthday bunch. We indulged with Hugo and Aperol Spritz for the table. We loved the octopus appetizer! The arancini were also great. In addition, the pastas were all amazing. I also enjoyed the chicken Caesar salad. Chicken Parmesan was incredible! The tiramisu was the perfect end to the meal. Prices are on the higher end, but for what you get, I believe it was worth it!

Let me tell you about my long lost friend Kiara. What an experience to meet someone who worked in my home town and know mutual friends. Felt like home! Best Bar experience phenomenal service! Someone I cannot forget is: Yassin. He made sure we were happy with everything. He is such a love! Food! Damn. Outstanding and I forgot pictures. Sorry. Veal Scaloppini to die for. The Genovese was to absolutely off the charts. A++++ You truly won't be disappointed.

The ambiance at Bonu was lovely, and the restaurant itself is quite beautiful. I came on a Friday night, so I expected it to be busy, which it was; however, the service was subpar at best. Our server had very little interest in us, and I am pretty sure that our order wasn't put in until about 45 minutes after we ordered. We ordered 2 appetizers and an entree to share that I requested to all come out seperately, but they did not. I am assuming because our food had to (potentially) be made on the fly. Now for the food; We got the burrata, calamari, and Genovese. The Genovese was beautiful, simply put. The braised short rib was nostalgic, and the shaved parm melted into the dish perfectly. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente- and while that should be the bare minimum, it was a detail I appreciated. The calamari was overall very tasty. It was definitely fresh when prepped and fried very crispy. However, the presentation was nothing to run home about. The calamari was served on top of some greens that wilted with the steam, and remained untouched by the end of the meal, as I am sure it does when most people order it. Finally. I find that many restaurants with a burrata plate on their menu get extremely lazy with their plating, which is so strange to me, considering zero prep goes into the cheese itself. When Bonu's burrata hit my table, I was offended. I thought that there must be some other, much more attractive burrata that they serve to everyone else. And that Bonu MUST have hated me so much that they put a single tomato slice and a ball of cheese in front of me to see if I would even notice. The 2 drops of pesto on the plate were yummy though. Now, obviously, that is an overly dramatic assumption. However, I consider it even more terrifying that Bonu actually serves that plate to all of their customers, and not just me. And for 16 dollars at that. Bonu, thank you for having me. Fix your burrata, seriously though.

We went to dinner for my friends birthday and boy do they make you feel special! They seated us promptly at our table for 8 and served us Hugo Spritzes which were very tasty! There is a strong taste of Elderflower, which I like very much but if you don't want a strong taste of this let your server know. We got plenty of appetizers including the bread, octopus, arancini, and mushroom soup. The bread tasted so delightful with the mushroom soup!! For my entree I got the fettuccini with fried chicken on top. The pasta has a strong flavor of truffle mixed with mushrooms, which was phenomenal. For my friends birthday they brought out a free tiramisu! The restaurant overall was very comfortable, modern decorations and spacious seating. 10/10!

I was thinking what I'm in the mood for, and being back at this restaurant on a weekend was my choice. I was shocked that I loved the fettuccine, I barely enjoy homemade fettuccine let alone one from a restaurant but this one is different than all the rest and so so good. I think adding chicken/protein would be the right choice. I sampled the fish and it was also amazing. Also thoroughly surprised by their delicious mocktail. My dish was a featured dish, not one of their staples. It was a good burger, but I think their regular menu items were out of the park! Would love to sit outside next time during good weather. We were sat quickly and our server was on of St. Pete's finest.

Really delicious Italian restaurant in the heart of St. Pete. The staff was really friendly, and I loved the vibe on the inside of the restaurant. It's definitely a little tighter of a space but they make it work. The food was delicious, and I recommend getting any of the homemade pastas

I only been here once before a few years ago. Last night went with five girlfriends. We had a fabulous time wonderful friendly service. Started with a delicious burrata with pesto, carpaccio, olives, and bruschetta. The server recommended the bread service, which was incredible served warm and toasty. Great wine list. Everyone ordered pasta and loved It will definitely be back.

We had the "special" and it was delightful. The waiter was very personable and the food was delicious. Nice spot, and I would recommend!

We have been waiting to try it here and we finally did, this past weekend. The waitress was pleasant and usually there when we needed her. Hostess very nice. The high top near the bar gave off a cool vibe and the window view was nice. The wait time on our dishes coming out were normal and no complaints there. The dishes we ordered were as follows meatball app, fresh baked bread, gnocchi, Arancini, pizza with mortadella, cocktails, and espresso to finish. The gnocchi were good no complaints, arancini not bad, the bread good and flavorful, my Negroni spot on, pizza lots of flavor, espresso couldn't ask for better. Now the meatballs hmmmm, so their were 3 I had my first meatball and thought wow tender and no odd tastes! Yay great! Because I love a good homemade tender meatball, so I asked my son wasn't that great and he looked at me with an odd look and said not bad I guess which puzzled me because I am a meatball junky. So I asked if he wanted to split the 2nd and he said no, ok then. I bit into the second meatball and thought with total confusion what happened, not tender, chewy, fast cooked or something (not the same meatball I just ate) and the nice slow cooked meatball was gone. Sad they are Inconsistent with the meatballs . But I thought everything else was great, no other complaints and I'm looking forward to going back in the near future for everything else. Food 8.5 Ambiance 9.0 Service 8.5.

The food was awesome and the restaurant is really pretty with a nice vibe. I really enjoyed the food and I will have to come back. The only downfall was they weren't serving any fish, pizza or chicken Parmesan when we came due to some issues they were having! However, the food was great and the server was super attentive and knowledgeable! Will be back to the treat of the food!

Authentic Italian in a buzzy and insta-worthy spot, our entire group loved their meals. I appreciated the mocktail options, including a mocktail aperol spritz which is hard to find and so tasty! The burrata was phenomenal and the pesto pasta still has me dreaming weeks later. A great spot for a celebration or date night, service flavors and experience were all a knockout.

Went on a double date night over the weekend and had an amazing time. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our waiter recommended the burrata, and olives as as appetizers to share. Drinks were very good and the pizza and pasta super flavorful. It's on the pricier side, but if you're looking for a nice dinner with your significant other, it's worth it since the food is so good.

Got yelled at for talking outside. Overpriced. Not worth your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**** 152 **** Stopped in at the end of their brunch hours. It was a little busy but was able to sit at the bar. The place is nice, with inside and out side seating. The service was ok, everyone was nice but the bartender seemed distracted. I ordered the Pulpo, it was recommended by the bartender. The Pulpo was delicious, but at $20 a plate, it seemed over priced. The rest of the menu seemed decent, and if you're looking for a nice little Italian place then this place is for you.

Fresh and delicious Italian food. Their limoncello spritz was perfect for summer! Would recommend for a fun date night or catching up with friends. Great service!

Quick visit for Latte and desserts! The staff were welcoming and engaging at the bar. The coffees were well prepared and the peach sorbet and cannoli were scrumptious. The look of the place was equally nice and comfy. We enjoyed our visit on this rainy night. I will certainly return for dinner one day! Loved it!

We've been here several times and a very important consideration we have is consistency. Bonu' has met and exceeded our expectations each time. Their service and ambiance are to be commended. Whether you dine inside in their beautiful space or outside on the sidewalk and people watch you'll have a very nice meal. They have a very nice menu and portions are generous. Salads and shareables are varied and guaranteed delicious. Some of our favorites have been the Gorgonzola salad, arugula salad, and house salad. The mushroom fettuccine, lasagna, meatballs, gnocchi, everything, you won't go wrong. (We know the price of everything has gone up but wish there wasn't a charge for bread, which is delicious and necessary for the table.) You won't go wrong visiting here. Delicious and delightful. Add Bonu' to your list of must visit restaurants in downtown St. Pete.

Such a cute spot downtown, and the food was great! I had the gnocchi and thought it was delicious. It's the perfect vibe for a girls night, or even a date night.

I ate here this past Saturday night around 8pm outside with 3 other people, we were sat right away. They had heaters going which was nice because it was chilly. Our waiter was fantastic he forgot my friend's ginger beer but when reminded he apologized and said it was on the house. We started with a pizza as an appetizer to share and it was the perfect amount of food. We all got dishes with pasta which were excellent followed by some of the desserts which were also tasty. At the end of the meal our waiter packaged our leftovers up for us. It was a very pleasant experience and I would eat here again.

Celebrating our son's 21'st in style at Bonú! Great atmosphere, great service just great all around! House Cabernet is excellent; meatball appetizers with "crostone" grilled bread. Ravioli (lobster) was amazing too much to list too good! Bravo Bonu-see you again soon.

This place definitely needs to be everyone's date night location because the food, vibes and ambiance was just so romantic and earth tones that even though the food tasted amazing it made it taste more delicious! My boyfriend and I decided to go here after hitting a few bars and could smell the pasta from a far. Being a pasta lover we had to go in! Everything was amazing the service and food were phenomenal! We ordered a truffle Alfredo pasta and prosciutto fig pizza that were mind blowing! We didn't even get to finish it because we were stuffed. Definitely a 10/10 experience

Yummy Italian spot in downtown St. Pete's! Both dishes were delicious. We shared a bottle of rose as well ($45 - not bad!)

Great consistent food Beautiful atmosphere The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Alfresco with the best mushroom pasta in a white wine cream sauce(pic attached). The waiters here are all very attractive, sorry, no pictures of them. lol Wine was excellent! I felt well taken care of here!

I love this place every time. The GF pasta is great & so is the charcuterie board. Sometimes it's nice to sit outside and people watch but inside is nice too. Nice staff & overall a great meal. Super cute for date night.

Great pasta & drinks spot in st Pete! The service was great. Loved the Hugo spirt. The ravioli with lobster & gnocchi was great and flavorful, however the portions just felt a little small for the price.

Went to dinner here with my best friend and the food was absolutely amazing! Loved the chicken Parmesan and fresh pasta. The wait was a bit extensive but it was during season on a weekend and at peak dinner times. However, the service was unmatched and given the wait they provided us private indoor seating to have a cocktail while we waited. I loved Bonu and will absolutely return.

The atmosphere is cozy, making it a great spot for a casual night out or a special occasion. I highly recommend for anyone craving delicious Italian food! The queen and martini and the tiramisu martinis are delicious after dinner.

Salmon was yum yums but had to much orange juice. Bread yum yum eat it up. Pasta was approved. The pizza was yum yums in my tum tum. They took a while with the drinks.

I came here for dinner I Got Lasagna, Veggie Pizza for The 2 Others, And lobster ravioli to try. Damn It was Good Lasagna was Better. My Waiter Was Awesome and kind of funny. For dessert I had 2 Hard options 1. Vanilla Gelato I had it before, Lemon Sorbet I never had. So i opted for The Sorbet If Ordering Get it

This Italian eatery in DTSP was a delight to dine in. We had a reservation for my wife's birthday. Reserving a table was as simple as visiting their website and emailing them a request for a reservation. I was promptly emailed back a confirmation for the time/date. My wife and I each ordered a pasta dish (Fettuccine and the Genovese). The dishes tasted great. We ordered a mocktail and the Fico Negroni to drink. The Negroni was well-crafted and tasted delightful. We ordered burrata and the truffle fries. The burrata was not accompanied by bread. It was a whole half of a tomato and a ball of burrata. The presentation lacked style and was plain. The truffle fries were topped with truffle oil but was not served with truffle aioli, which was disappointing. The last critique for this Italian restaurant: 4 pieces of bread is $3.50. Untraditional for an Italian restaurant.

Bianca was our server and what a great experience! Service was excellent! Food was delicious and we enjoyed the on-street experience.

I have been wanting to stop here for a while and it's always too busy, but we got lucky today. Our service was prompt and polite from entry to seating. The burger was prepared as ordered and the fries were amazing. The lobster ravioli was extremely tasty with a red sauce. The restaurant is super cute with a rustic decor.