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Buono Restaurant & Bar

198 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia

Recommended by 63 people

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198 Como Parade W, Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia

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+61 3 8510 5246
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Buono Restaurant & Bar

Buono brings inner-city Italian craft and polished hospitality right into Parkdale. Ditching the trek to Lygon Street, locals head here for silky house-rolled pastas and thoughtful regional pours. The kitchen shows its touch through plates like tender polpo and wild boar ragu over broad pappardelle—crafted fresh from scratch even for coeliac diners. When sharing mains, staff split and plate orders sequentially without asking, turning dinner into a relaxed multi-course affair. Set menus arrive with table-side breakdowns of each dish's heritage, wrapping up over smooth polenta, fresh oysters, or a glass of Italian varietal.

  • Curated Course Storytelling: Waitstaff explain the culinary heritage, ingredients, and paired Italian wines course-by-course during set menus and regional dinners.
  • Split-Plating Table Service: When guests share mains, the kitchen plates portions separately and serves them in sequence as consecutive courses.
  • Scratch-Made Gluten-Free Pasta: Coeliac diners enjoy fresh, house-made gluten-free pasta doughs, including silky pappardelle.
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What's On at Buono Restaurant & Bar

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Why Guests Choose Buono Restaurant & Bar

Polished Italian culinary traditions, thoughtful split service, and guided tastings right in Parkdale.

  • Sequential Split-Plating Service

    Kitchen staff accommodate guests sharing main courses by individually plating each dish into separate sequential portions, pacing dinner like a multi-course tasting.

    they went to the effort of plating each main as separate portions and brought them out one after another

    Anika R

  • In-House Scratch Gluten-Free Pasta

    Coeliac and gluten-sensitive guests enjoy fresh, house-made pastas crafted on-site rather than standard dried substitutes.

    The homemade gluten-free pappardelle was so good we had to double check it really was gluten-free!

    Tim Stinear

  • Thoughtful Celebration Surprises

    Intuitive hospitality ensures special occasions are elevated with unprompted personalized hospitality touches that make diners feel recognized.

    When they overheard it was my birthday, they went above and beyond by surprising me with complimentary chocolates and shots.

    Shanthi K

  • Attentive and Cherished Hospitality

    Attentive front-of-house staff make guests feel completely looked after with warmth and generous personal care.

    The staff are always so welcoming and make you feel like royalty.

    Anna Dickeson

  • Guided Table-Side Storytelling

    Waitstaff provide dedicated table-side narratives introducing the provenance, preparation, and matched Italian wine pairing for each course.

    before each course our waiter came and explained the history and makeup of each upcoming dish and its wine pairing.

    Helena O'Reilly-Finnie

  • Inner-City Calibre in Parkdale

    Parkdale locals receive authentic, high-end Italian gastronomy and refined service without needing to commute to inner Melbourne dining precincts.

    No longer will I drive to Acland St or Lygon St for my Italian!!

    Ken Bergen

Signature dishes and curated dining experiences highlighted by guests

  • Degustation meal

    The degustation meal is pretty good value for the quality too.

    greg murphy

  • Homemade gluten-free pappardelle

    The homemade gluten-free pappardelle was so good we had to double check it really was gluten-free!

    Tim Stinear

  • Quail on the specials menu

    Incredible quail on the specials menu, I have never had polenta so smooth.

    Anika R

  • Eye fillet

    I had the eye fillet which was PERFECT

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Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining beyond expectations

  • Individual Split-Plating Service

    When diners choose to share dishes, the kitchen thoughtfully splits mains into individual portions and serves them sequentially across multiple courses.

  • Table-Side Course Storytelling

    Waitstaff provide engaging table-side explanations detailing the culinary background, preparation, and paired regional Italian wines for each course.

  • Celebration Touches

    Guests celebrating special occasions like birthdays are treated to spontaneous thoughtful gestures, including surprise complimentary chocolates and shots.

  • Dedicated Dietary Hospitality

    Special diets and pregnancy requirements are carefully accommodated with house-made gluten-free pasta and thoughtful bespoke options like non-alcoholic Italian spritzes.

Before you head over

Practical tips on sharing courses, dietary options, and dining pace at Buono.

  • Ask to Split Shared Mains

    If you want to try multiple main courses together, let your server know; the kitchen can divide your shared dishes onto separate plates and pace them sequentially like individual courses.

  • Gluten-Free Housemade Pasta

    Diners with coeliac disease or gluten intolerances can order the homemade gluten-free pappardelle and fresh GF-adapted fare without sacrificing authentic pasta texture.

  • Pacing and Peak Atmosphere

    The dining room fills up quickly and can get lively and loud during peak weekend services, so plan for a relaxed, unhurried pace or book earlier if you prefer quieter conversation.

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