Buona Forchetta - South Park
About
Florence-born lawyer Matteo Cattaneo opened Buona Forchetta in South Park back in 2013, craving a pizzeria like the ones he missed from Italy—a place where friends gather for meals together, not just quick dates. Inside Sofia, his handmade Stefano Ferrara wood-fired oven shipped from Naples over five months, Neapolitan pizzas bake at 700-1000°F using hand-pressed bricks and special clay from Italy's Sorrento region. The restaurant earned San Diego Magazine's 2023 Best Pizza Critics Choice and Gambero Rosso's 2022 Pizza Accreditation—Italy's equivalent of a Michelin Star. Try The Sergio: prosciutto di parma, buffalo mozzarella, and arugula that regulars call unforgettable. The sleek modern space with floor-to-ceiling windows opens onto an expansive patio draped in lights, where hour-long waits are standard (they don't take reservations). Grab a drink at Hamilton's next door while you wait—South Park locals say it's worth it.
Signature Dishes
The Sergio
Customer favorite with prosciutto di parma, mozzarella di bufala, and fresh arugula on authentic Neapolitan crust
Margherita
Classic Neapolitan with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Fried Pizza
Unique fried pizza bites, a South Park favorite showcasing Northern Italian technique
These signature dishes are what makes Buona Forchetta - South Park special. Be sure to try them on your visit!
What to Order
Don't miss these customer favorites and staff recommendations:
Details
Pizza Style
🇮🇹 Neapolitan
Oven Type
wood-fired
Neighborhood
Golden Hill
Status
Unclaimed
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