Buona - Harwood Heights Menu

Welcome to Buona - Harwood Heights, a culinary gem located at 7343 W Lawrence Ave. This charming eatery has garnered a dedicated following for its warm atmosphere and outstanding Italian cuisine. The accolades don't lie; Buona has been celebrated for serving the best Italian beef in all of Chicago—a title confirmed by enthusiastic patrons.

  • Signature Dishes: The Italian beef sandwich is a crowd favorite, with its hearty portions and robust flavors. Don't overlook the unique Italian beef arancini, which adds a fun twist to traditional dishes.
  • Customer Experience: Reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating staff, who elevate the dining experience with their attentive service.

Whether you're dining in or ordering via the user-friendly app, every visit promises satisfying meals and a comforting ambiance. Buona - Harwood Heights is an essential stop for any food lover!

Buona Meals

#1: Buona Beef Meal

Includes Regular Buona Beef, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink. (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)

US$13.49

#2: Beef & Sausage Combo Meal

Includes Regular Beef & Sausage Combo, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)

US$14.49

#3: Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog Meal

Includes Jumbo Hot Dog, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)

US$9.69

#4: Hamburger Meal

Includes Single Hamburger, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)

US$11.59

#5: Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal

Includes Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Regular Fry, and Regular Fountain Drink (Upgrade Sizes for an Additional Cost)

US$12.29

Buona Beef (Regular)

Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.

US$8.49

Buona Beef (Large)

Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Yeah it’s famous, now pick up your jaw.

US$10.69

Big Joey's Beef

Our family perfected recipe: slow-roasted Italian beef, spiced just right layered on fresh Italian bread. Topped with Hot Giardiniera, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella. Taste the tradition!

US$10.49

Beef & Sausage Combo

Slow-roasted beef charbroiled sausage layered together on fresh Italian bread. “What a combo” says everyone, always.

US$9.49

Grilled Italian Sausage (Regular)

Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.

US$6.49

Grilled Italian Sausage (Large)

Charbroiled Italian sausage with house-made marinara or our award-winning gravy on fresh Italian bread. This char’s for you, Chicago.

US$8.69

Cheesy Beef

Loaded with your choice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, our signature Italian beef, and another layer of shredded cheddar. This sandwich guarantees a cheesy bite every time.

US$9.49

Meatball Marinara

The family meatball recipe house-made marinara nestled in fresh Italian bread. Fair warning, you’re going to need a napkin.

US$8.49

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.

US$6.99

Buona Classics

Burgers & Dogs

Bacon Cheeseburger

All-natural burger, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$8.59

Double Bacon Cheeseburger

Two all-natural burger patties, bacon, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$11.19

Hamburger

All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$6.59

Double Burger

Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$9.19

Cheeseburger

All-natural burger, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$7.59

Double Cheeseburger

Two all-natural burger patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, onion, house pickles, ketchup, American cheese, and mayo on a buttery brioche bun. So much flavor in only one burger.

US$10.19

Avocado Pepper Jack Burger

All-natural burger, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce red onion, mayo crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.

US$8.59

Jumbo Chicago-Style Hot Dog

All-natural beef hot dog piled with mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, pickle, tomato celery salt on a steamed poppyseed bun. It’s Chicago, there’s only one way to eat a hot dog.

US$4.79

Jumbo Chicago-Style Double Dog

US$5.99

Jumbo Spicy Dog

All-beef hot dog topped with aged cheddar cheese sauce and hot giardiniera

US$5.39

Jumbo Chili Dog

Jumbo dog, cheddar cheese and onion.

US$5.69

Buona Hot Chicken Sandwich

Breaded chicken breast, Nashville and Buona Sauce, pickles

US$7.79

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato mayo on a buttery brioche bun. Simple yet satisfying.

US$7.29

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Crispy all-white meat chicken with our Buona sauce crunchy pickles on a buttery brioche bun. Simple, crispy a whole lot of awesome.

US$7.29

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Crispy all-white meat chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh red onion tomato, blue cheese crumbles ranch dressing on a buttery brioche bun. Flavor packed ready to set your mouth ablaze.

US$8.29

Chicken Parmesan

Fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, Italian cheeses, on fresh Italian bread.

US$8.29

Southwest Chicken Sandwich

Char-grilled all-white meat chicken, fiery pepper jack, ripe avocado, fresh lettuce red onion, mayo crispy jalapenos on a buttery brioche bun. Lighter fare, fuller flavor.

US$9.29

4 Piece Chicken Tenders

Four crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em dunk ’em.

US$6.49

6 Piece Chicken Tenders

Six crispy all-white meat chicken tenders with a choice of Buona dipping sauce, tangy BBQ, zesty ranch, spicy buffalo or warm honey mustard sauce. Dip ’em dunk ’em.

US$9.19

Chicken

Salads

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Warm grilled 6 oz chicken breast, cucumber, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, balsamic dressing

US$11.49

Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad

Crispy all-white meat chicken, spring mix strawberry, ripe avocado, diced green onion, candied walnuts house-made poppy seed dressing on a bed of spring mix lettuce greens. A taste of summer, all year long.

US$11.49

Chopped Chicken Salad

Chopped chicken, chopped lettuce, grape tomato, fresh cucumber, black olive, house-made ditalini pasta, chopped green onion, applewood smoked bacon, tortilla strips, Gorgonzola crumble our house sweet red wine vinaigrette dressing. All the fresh goodness, all in one bowl.

US$11.49

Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Char-grilled 6oz chicken breast, chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic with chicken is just what the doctor ordered.

US$11.49

Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad

Crispy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumble, diced green onion, fresh corn black beans, with tortilla strips house made ranch dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. Fire up your taste buds, bud.

US$10.99

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Crispy chicken, sliced hard-boiled egg, fresh tomato black olive, with shredded cheddar honey mustard dressing on a bed of chopped lettuce. So that’s what crispy sounds like.

US$10.99

Classic Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan garlic croutons with house Caesar dressing. Sometimes a classic is just what the doctor ordered.

US$7.49

Side House Salad

Fresh lettuce, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and Parmesan garlic croutons with oil vinegar on a bed of Romaine lettuce.

US$4.99

Rigatoni Marinara

House-made rigatoni marinara, topped with fresh basil imported parmesan romano cheese. Add ons: meatballs (2) or Italian sausage. (served with classic Italian bread) Holy rigatoni, that’s some mighty fine pasta.

US$9.99

Ravioli Marinara

House-made ricotta stuffed pasta pillows marinara, topped with fresh basil imported parmesan romano cheese. That’s a lot of cheese. (served with classic Italian bread)

US$9.99

Fettuccine Alfredo

House-made fettuccine noodles rich cream sauce, topped with cracked black pepper imported parmesan romano cheese. In case you forgot, we might be Italian. (served with classic Italian bread)

US$10.49

Fresh Pasta

Pizza

Cheese / Build Your Own Pizza

Select up to four toppings.

US$7.25

Pepperoni Pizza

Zesty pepperoni, fresh mozzarella a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Pepperoni doesn’t just have to be for the kids.

US$8.50

Sausage Pizza

Our famous Italian sausage, mozzarella a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. A sausage pizza unlike any other.

US$8.50

Margherita Pizza

Vine-ripened plum tomato, fresh mozzarella basil, handmade on the spot when you order. So good, it’s like it came from Italy or something.

US$8.50

Beef & Giardiniera Pizza

Slow-roasted Italian beef, sweet peppers house hot giardiniera, handmade on the spot when you order. If you could put Chicago on a pizza, this might be it.

US$9.50

Supremo Pizza

Our famous Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, fresh green peppers mushrooms, diced onions a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Holy wow – that’s a whole lot of goodness, fellas.

US$9.50

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Roasted vegetables, crisp spinach, mushrooms, black olives a blend of Italian cheese, handmade on the spot when you order. All the goods, none of the meat.

US$9.50

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Tender, all-white meat chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, diced onions, chopped tomatoes a blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order. Yes, chicken can go on pizza – trust us.

US$9.50

Chicken & Avocado Bowl

Grilled all-white meat chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, diced green onion, mozzarella house balsamic vinaigrette.

US$9.69

Beef & Sausage Bowl

Our famous slow-roasted Italian beef, charbroiled Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella house-made sweet peppers. For when you want the goods, but not the carbs.

US$9.69

Meatball & Sausage Bowl

The family meatball recipe, house-made marinara, fresh mozzarella house-made sweet peppers. Cut the carbs, not the deliciousness.

US$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. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.

US$9.79

Protein Bowls

Plant-Based

Italian Beefless Sandwich

Just like our Buona beef but plant-based! This vegan sandwich is made from Seitan and is exclusive to Buona. It’s a must try! Chicago taste but plant-based!

US$8.69

Italian Beefless Bowl

Just like our famous Italian beef, but plant-based! Our Vegan bowl is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. Comes with Vegan cheese and our house-made sweet peppers.

US$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.

US$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.

US$6.99

Kids Cheese Pizza Meal

Mozzarella a tri-blend of Italian cheeses, handmade on the spot when you order with choice of drink.

US$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.

US$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.

US$6.99

Kid's Meals

Soup & Chili

Minestrone Soup

Toasty-warm roma tomato base with garden vegetables, beans housemade pasta.

US$5.29

Chili

Pasta, onion, cheddar cheese. Bowl includes oyster crackers.

US$6.19

Fries

US$3.29

Cheese Fries

US$4.29

Onion Rings

US$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.

US$6.99

Cheese Cup

US$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.

US$4.99

Side Potato Salad

Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo our blend of secret seasoning.

US$2.69

Side Hot Giardiniera

US$0.75

Side Sweet Peppers

US$0.75

Side BBQ Sauce

US$0.49

Side Buona Sauce

US$0.49

Side Caesar Dressing

US$0.49

Side Chopped Dressing

US$0.49

Side Balsamic Dressing

US$0.49

Side Ranch Dressing

US$0.49

Side Honey Mustard Dressing

US$0.49

Sides & Extras

Drinks

Fountain Drink

US$2.69

Bottled Water

US$2.29

Kids Apple Juice

US$1.39

Classic Shake

US$3.99

Sweet Treat Shake

US$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.

US$1.79

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Fresh baked loaded with chocolate chunks.

US$1.79

Fudge Brownie

Fresh baked loaded with fudge.

US$3.49

Cannoli

Crispy pastry shell hand filled with creamy cannoli filling with nuts

US$3.75

Milkshakes & Desserts

Family Packs

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!

US$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!

US$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!

US$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!

US$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

US$79.00

Sandwich Trays

Buona Deli

2lb Buona Beef

US$41.95

1lb Meatballs Marinara

US$16.95

1lb Italian Sausage W/ Natural Gravy

US$11.95

1lb Italian Sausage W/ Marinara

US$11.95

Bread Loaf

US$5.49

Potato Salad (Pint)

Diced potato, hard-boiled egg, celery, mayo our blend of secret seasoning.

US$5.95

Rainbow Cone Ice Cream

Quart of the Rainbow Cone flavors Chocolate / Strawberry / Palmer House / Pistachio / Orange Sherbet *Palmer House and Pistachio Contain Nuts*

US$12.99

Feature Flavor Ice Cream

Quart of our feature flavors.

US$12.99

Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (Individual)

Our legendary winning combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio, and Orange Sherbet stuffed between two sugar cookies.

US$5.99

Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (4-Pack)

Our legendary winning combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio, and Orange Sherbet stuffed between two sugar cookies.

US$18.99

Rainbow Cone

Rainbow Cakes

Signature Rainbow Cone Cake

US$39.95

Classic Rainbow Cake

US$39.95

Chocolate Obsession Cake

US$39.95

Classic Rainbow Cone Cake (Slice)

Our legendary winning combination of Rainbow Cone flavors, layered on top of a delicious cake. (Contains Nuts)

US$5.99

Chocolate Obsession Cake (Slice)

Indulge in an ice cream lover's paradise with a dreamy combination of Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie flavors layered on top of a delicious cake.

US$5.99