Winning Combination Pack$111.25Serve a group for under $5 per person. Includes 2 pounds of Chicago’s Original Italian Beef and 8 grilled Italian Sausage Links. Served with one pint each of hot peppers (giardiniera) and “sweet" roasted bell peppers, along with three loaves of fresh-baked bread. Serves up to 18 people.
Original Beef Pack$66.19Feeds up to 8 people for under $7 per person. Includes 2 pounds of Chicago’s Original Italian Beef, one pint each of hot peppers (giardiniera) and “sweet" roasted bell peppers, and with two loaves of fresh-baked bread. Makes up to 8 sandwiches!
Fan Faves
Buona Italian BeefBuona Beef is made old-school – which means it’s slow cooked, and all-natural with gravy made from beef drippings. No additives. Ever.
Buona Italian Beef & Sausage ComboThe Original – with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family’s secret recipe.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$9.61Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
Buona Chopped Chicken Salad$15.86Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.
Cheese Fries$5.61Perfectly crispy crinkle-cut fries with a side of cheddary decadence.
Buona Meals
#1: Buona Italian Beef MealChicago's Original is the Best! Regular-size beef, fries, and a fountain drink. Best Served with Sweet Peppers or Hot Giardiniera for an extra charge.
#2: Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo MealFeaturing the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: an Italian beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#3: Chicago-Style Hot Dog MealChicago-style hot dog topped with everything: yellow mustard, neon relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, fresh tomato, crunchy kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppyseed bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#4: Burger MealJuicy 1/3lb burger served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crunchy kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich MealFresh char-grilled marinated chicken breast served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
Italian Beef
Saucy BeefOur signature Italian beef served with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Vegan Italian Beef$11.49Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served on Chicago French bread.
Chicago Classics
Combo Beef & SausageFeaturing the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: Italian Beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy.
Italian SausageFresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
Meatball MarinaraOur mother’s meatball recipe simmered in her delightfully seasoned marinara sauce and served on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
Gravy BreadAn early 1900s street food tradition, Gravy Bread is Fresh-baked Chicago French bread soaked in our all-natural beef gravy.
1 / 3 lb Burgers
CheeseburgerBroiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Classic BurgerBroiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Bacon CheeseburgerFresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped American cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup and mayo and served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Avocado Pepper Jack BurgerAll-natural broiled sirloin patty, fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos, served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Hot Dogs
Chicago-Style Hot DogAll beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, kosher pickle spear, fresh tomato slices, and finished with celery salt. Available as a Single or Double.
Chili Cheese DogAll beef hot dog(s) on a steamed poppyseed bun, and topped with chili, cheddar cheese and onion. Available as a Single or Double.
Chicken
NEW! Vodka Chicken Parmesan Cutlet Sandwich$11.24Thin breaded cutlets topped with our house made vodka sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
NEW! Chicken Caesar Cutlet Sandwich$11.24Thinly breaded cutlets topped with our crisp Caesar salad, shaved parmesan and served on toasted buttered Italian bread.
Avocado Jack Chicken Sandwich$12.11Fresh marinated chicken breast – marinated for 24 hours and grilled on the spot served with fiery pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Fried Chicken Sandwich$9.61A lighted breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sweet & savory Buona sauce and crunchy pickles. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$11.24A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
4 Piece Chicken Tenders$8.36Four lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of dipping sauce: our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
6 Piece Chicken Tenders$12.11Six lightly breaded and fried all-white-meat chicken tenders with a choice of TWO dipping sauces: Our signature sweet & savory Buona sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo, or warm honey mustard sauce.
Fresh Salads
Chopped Chicken Salad$15.86Our Signature Salad: Chopped fresh-grilled chicken breast atop chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, blue cheese crumble. Served with our all-natural sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing.
Mediterranean Chicken Salad$15.86A protein-packed salad with freshly grilled marinated chicken atop a lettuce blend with sliced cucumbers, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese and red onions. Served with Buona’s all-natural signature house dressing.
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad (Tuscan Harvest)$15.86A perfect seasonal blend: spring mix, apple, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese and freshly char-grilled marinated chicken. Served with Buona's all-natural fat-free raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad$15.86A Classic! Topped with a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast and chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad$15.86Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn, black beans and tortilla strips atop a bed of crisp chopped lettuce. Served with our all-natural ranch dressing.
Crispy Chicken Salad$15.86Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato, black olives and shredded cheddar. Served with our all-natural honey mustard dressing on a bed of crisp chopped lettuce.
Classic Caesar Salad$10.86Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
Side House Salad$6.86Fresh spring mix lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural balsamic dressing.
Tavern-Style Pizza
Cauliflower Crust-Cheese Pizza-BYO$9.99Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust - Build Your Own Pizza. Served with mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Cheese Pizza$10.31Served with mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses
Pepperoni Pizza$11.56Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses
Sausage Pizza$11.56Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Margherita Pizza$11.56Vine-ripened plum tomato topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera$12.81Our signature all-natural Italian beef, sweet peppers and house hot giardiniera, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Supreme Pizza$12.81Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, diced onions and tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza$12.81Roasted spinach and sweet peppers, mushrooms, black olives and fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese.
BBQ Chicken Pizza$12.81All-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
Fresh Pasta
NEW! Rigatoni Vodka$13.36Fresh (never dried) rigatoni with our house made vodka sauce, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Rigatoni Marinara$13.36Fresh (never dried) rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add-ons: Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Cheese Ravioli Marinara$13.36Large pillows of fresh ravioli filled with a ricotta cheese mix, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Order it topped with Mom's meatballs (2), char-grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Fettuccine Alfredo$13.99Fresh (never dried) fettuccine noodles with a rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
Protein Bowls
NEW! Chicken & Avocado Bowl$12.81Freshly grilled chicken breast, ripe avocado, cauliflower rice, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and diced green onion, served with our all-natural balsamic vinaigrette.
Beef & Sausage Bowl$12.81Our signature all-natural Italian beef and charbroiled Italian sausage with fresh mozzarella and roasted sweet peppers.
Meatball & Sausage Bowl$12.81Our family's meatball and marinara recipes, fresh mozzarella, roasted sweet bell peppers.
Vegan Italian Beef Bowl$12.81Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served with vegan cheese and our roasted sweet bell peppers.
Vegan
Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich$11.49Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served on Chicago French bread.
Kids Meals
Kids Buona Beef MealKid’s size of our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Turano Italian bread includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
Kids Hot Dog MealKid’s size all-natural beef hot dog on a steamed poppyseed bun includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
Kids Cheese Pizza MealMozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
Kids Grilled Chicken StripsKid’s size grilled all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
Kids 3 Piece Chicken TendersKid’s size crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of, Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce includes choice of drink + fries or fresh apple, upgrade to a shake for $0.99.
Soup & Chili
Minestrone SoupToasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
ChiliPasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
Drinks
Fountain Drink
Bottled Water$2.99
Kids Apple Juice$1.99
Milkshakes & Desserts
Cannoli Shake
Classic Shake
Premium (Sweet Treat) Shake
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie$2.81Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
Chocolate Chip Cookie$2.81Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
Fudge Brownie$4.69Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
Cannoli$4.99Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
Sides & Extras
Regular Fries$4.36
Large Fries$5.36
Onion Rings$6.36
Arancini Beef Bites$8.99
Cheese Cup$1.25
Side Potato Salad$4.11
Side Hot Giardiniera$1.24
Side Sweet Peppers$1.24
Side Gravy
Side Marinara
Side BBQ Sauce$0.61
Side Buona Sauce$0.61
Side Caesar Dressing$0.61
Side Chopped Dressing$0.61
Side Balsamic Dressing$0.61
Side Ranch Dressing$0.61
Side Honey Mustard Dressing$0.61
Pre-Made Sandwich Trays
Pick Two Sandwich Pack$111.25Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side. Quantity-10 sandwiches per tray.
Buona Beef Sandwich Pack$98.75Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
Italian Sausage Sandwich Pack$86.25Includes 10 wrapped Italian Sausage sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
Buona Beef & Sausage Sandwich Pack$111.25Includes 10 wrapped Buona Beef & Italian Sausage Combo sandwiches with chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers, and extra gravy on the side.
Meatball Marinara Sandwich Pack$98.75Includes 10 wrapped Meatball sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers on the side.
Vegan Beefless Sandwich Pack$111.25Includes 10 wrapped Vegan Beefless sandwiches with chips, giardiniera and sweet peppers.
Caprese Sandwich Pack$98.75Includes 10 wrapped Caprese sandwiches with chips.
Cheeseburger Pack$111.25Includes 10 wrapped Cheeseburgers with chips, all the toppings on the side.
Hamburger Pack$111.25Includes 10 wrapped Hamburgers with chips, all the toppings on the side.