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Buona Italian Beef
Buona Beef is made old-school – which means it’s slow cooked, and all-natural with gravy made from beef drippings. No additives. Ever.
$8.49
Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
The Original – with freshly grilled Italian sausage made from our family’s secret recipe.
$9.49
Cheeseburger
Freshly grilled all-natural sirloin on freshly buttered brioche buns.
$7.59
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours and char-grilled, or lightly breaded and fried to perfection.
$7.29
Buona Chopped Chicken Salad
Made-to-order and served with all-natural house dressings – no artificial colors or flavors.
$11.49
Cheese Fries
Perfectly crispy crinkle-cut fries with a side of cheddary decadence.
$4.29
#1: Buona Italian Beef Meal
Chicago'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.
$13.49
#2: Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo Meal
Featuring the best of both worlds, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: a Italian beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy. Comes with regular sized fries and fountain drink.
$14.49
#3: Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal
Chicago-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.
$9.19
#4: Burger Meal
Juicy 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.
$11.59
#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal
Fresh char-grilled marinated chicken breast served with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun. Comes with fries and a fountain drink.
$12.29
Buona Italian Beef (Regular)
Our signature Italian beef sandwich is made "old school" – slow roasted, thinly sliced, and served in its own all-natural juices. *Toppings available at additional cost
$8.49
Buona Italian Beef & Sausage Combo
Like our beef, this classic combination is a true Chicago original: Italian Beef and Italian sausage nestled in Chicago French bread and doused with gravy.
$9.49
Buona Italian Beef (Large)
Our signature Italian beef sandwich is made "old school" – slow roasted, thinly sliced, and served in its own all-natural juices.
$10.69
Big Joey's Italian Beef
A family favorite named for the Founders' firstborn grandson! Featuring our signature Italian beef topped with melted mozzarella, hot giardiniera, and sauteed sweet bell peppers. You'll find it underneath the meat to be sure it melts properly.
$10.49
Italian Sausage (Regular)
Fresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on fresh Chicago French bread.
$6.49
Italian Sausage (Large)
Fresh, charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our all-natural beef gravy on fresh Chicago French bread.
$8.69
Cheesy Italian Beef
Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese nestled between layers of our signature Italian beef.
$9.49
Meatball Marinara
Our mother’s meatball recipe simmered in her delightfully seasoned marinara sauce, topped with fresh Mozzarella cheese and served on lightly toasted Chicago French bread.
$8.49
Arancini Beef Bites
A new twist on an Italian classic, these deep-fried rice balls are stuffed with our Italian beef & gravy, mozzarella, and giardiniera. Includes three arancini topped with grated parmesan and served with our marinara sauce for dipping.
$6.99
Cheeseburger
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$7.59
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh char-broiled sirloin patty topped with your choice of cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$8.59
Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Two char-broiled sirloin patties topped your choice of cheese, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, crispy Kosher pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$11.19
Hamburger
Broiled all-natural sirloin patty topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$6.59
Double Burger
Two broiled all-natural sirloin patties topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.19
Double Cheeseburger
Two broiled all-natural sirloin patties topped with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, mayo served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$10.19
Avocado Pepper Jack Burger
All-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.
$8.59
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, kosher pickle, tomato, celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun.
$4.29
Chicago-Style Double Dog
Two all-natural beef hot dogs piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, KOSHER pickle, tomato, celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun.
$6.49
Spicy Dog
All-natural beef dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera.
$5.79
Chili Cheese Dog
All-natural beef dog, cheddar cheese and onion.
$5.89
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fresh marinated chicken breast, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and mayo. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$7.29
Buona Hot Chicken Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast, Nashville and Buona Sauce, pickles
$7.79
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with sweet & savory Buona sauce and crunchy pickles. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$7.29
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
A 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.
$8.29
Chicken Parmesan
A lightly breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, grated Parmesan and whole-milk mozzarella on fresh Chicago Italian bread.
$8.29
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Fresh marinated chicken breast – marinated for 24 hours and grilled on the spot served with, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce, red onion, mayo and crispy jalapenos. Served on a toasted and freshly buttered brioche bun.
$9.29
4 Piece Chicken Tenders
Four 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.
$6.49
6 Piece Chicken Tenders
Six 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.
$9.19
Chopped Chicken Salad
Our Signature Salad: Chopped fresh-grilled chicken breast atop chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, 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.
$11.49
Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad
A Seasonal Favorite! Served with warm lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat chicken on a lettuce blend with fresh strawberries, avocado, green onion, and candied walnuts. Served with Buona's all-natural poppyseed dressing.
$11.49
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A 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.
$11.49
Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
A Classic! Topped with a freshly grilled marinated chicken breast and chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons. Served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
$11.49
Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad
Lightly breaded and freshly fried all-white-meat buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn, black beans, tortilla strips and our all-natural ranch dressing served on a bed of chopped lettuce.
$10.99
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Lightly 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 chopped lettuce.
$10.99
Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons served with our all-natural Caesar dressing.
$7.49
Side House Salad
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Served with our all-natural Oil & Vinegar dressing.
$4.99
Rigatoni Marinara
Fresh (never dried) rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil, imported Parmesan and Romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage.
$9.99
Cheese Ravioli Marinara
Large 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) or char-grilled Italian sausage for an additional charge.
$9.99
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh (never dried) fettuccine noodles with a rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and imported Parmesan and Romano cheese.
$10.49
Cheese Pizza
Served with mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$7.25
Pepperoni Pizza
Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$8.50
Sausage Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$8.50
Margherita Pizza
Vine-ripened plum tomato topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
$8.50
Buona Italian Beef & Giardiniera Pizza
Our signature all-natural Italian beef, sweet peppers and house hot giardiniera, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$9.50
Supremo Pizza
Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, diced onions and tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$9.50
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Roasted spinach, mushrooms, black olives and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$9.50
BBQ Chicken Pizza
All-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes, and a tri-blend of imported Italian cheeses.
$9.50
Chicken & Avocado Bowl
Freshly grilled 5oz chicken breast, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, and mozzarella served with our all-natural balsamic vinaigrette.
$9.69
Beef & Sausage Bowl
Our signature all-natural Italian beef and charbroiled Italian sausage with fresh mozzarella and roasted sweet peppers.
$9.69
Meatball & Sausage Bowl
Our family's meatball and marinara recipes, fresh mozzarella, roasted sweet bell peppers.
$9.69
Italian Beefless Bowl
Just 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.
$9.79
Italian Beefless Sandwich
Just like our famous Italian beef sandwich, but plant-based! Our vegan beef is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Served with vegan cheese and our roasted sweet bell peppers. Served on Chicago French bread.
$8.69
Italian Beefless Bowl
Rich in protein, our vegan bowl is made exclusively for Buona from wheat-based high-protein Seitan. Served with vegan cheese and our roasted sweet peppers.
$9.79
Kids Buona Beef Meal
Kid’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.
$7.49
Kids Hot Dog Meal
Kid’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.
$6.99
Kids Cheese Pizza Meal
Mozzarella + a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.
$7.49
Kids Grilled Chicken Strips
Kid’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.
$6.99
Kids 3 Piece Chicken Tenders
Kid’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.
$6.99
Minestrone Soup
Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans + housemade pasta.
$5.29
Chili
Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.
$6.19
Fries
$3.29
Cheese Fries
$4.29
Onion Rings
$4.89
Arancini Beef Bites
3 Traditional deep-fried rice balls, stuffed with our signature Italian beef, gravy, cheese, and giardiniera. Topped with grated parmesan cheese and served with our house-made marinara for dipping.
$6.99
Cheese Cup
$1.00
Side House Salad
Fresh spring mix, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil + vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.
$4.99
Side Potato Salad
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
$2.69
Side Hot Giardiniera
$0.75
Side Sweet Peppers
$0.75
Side BBQ Sauce
$0.49
Side Buona Sauce
$0.49
Side Caesar Dressing
$0.49
Side Chopped Dressing
$0.49
Side Balsamic Dressing
$0.49
Side Ranch Dressing
$0.49
Side Honey Mustard Dressing
$0.49
Fountain Drink
$2.69
Bottled Water
$2.29
Kids Apple Juice
$1.39
Classic Shake
$3.99
Sweet Treat Shake
$4.99
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
Freshly baked, rich, buttery cookie packed with premium roasted macadamia nuts and smooth white chocolate chunks. Soft, chewy, and perfectly golden.
$1.79
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fresh baked + loaded with chocolate chunks.
$1.79
Fudge Brownie
Fresh baked + loaded with fudge.
$3.49
Cannoli
Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts
$3.75
Buona Beef Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$35.95
Buona Beef & Sausage Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$47.95
Buona Beef & Rigatoni Marinara Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$47.95
Buona Beef & Chicken Parmesan Family Pack
Perfect to take home for the family, office or a small group. Everything is hot and ready to eat. Comes with bread, sides, and hot giardiniera or sweet peppers. Serves 4. Served Hot!
$49.95
Pre-Made Sandwich Trays
Pre-made 4.5” sandwiches of your choice. Includes chips, giardiniera, sweet peppers and extra gravy on the side
$79.00
2lb Buona Beef
$41.95
1lb Meatballs Marinara
$16.95
1lb Italian Sausage W/ Natural Gravy
$11.95
1lb Italian Sausage W/ Marinara
$11.95
Bread Loaf
$5.49
Potato Salad (Pint)
Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo + our blend of secret seasoning.
$5.95
Buona Menu is the kind of menu you glance at once and then end up taking your time with, especially if you’re anywhere near 2135 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162. It’s got that easy mix of familiar comfort food and a few surprises that make you pause for a second before ordering. The vibe feels casual, nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward dishes that hit the spot whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a relaxed meal. You’ll notice the pasta, sandwiches, and classic Italian-American favorites tend to get most of the attention, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Everything feels built for sharing or keeping all to yourself, no judgment either way. And as you scroll through, it’s one of those menus that slowly makes you hungrier the longer you look at it.