Having recently relocated to Serangoon Gardens from Chinatown Square , Buono is optimistic in winning the hearts of food-lovers through its expertise in Italian food. Even though it is situated in the residential areas, Buono is determined to make a name for itself through word of mouth by ensuring that every customer has a pleasant and rewarding Italian experience such that they will bring their loved ones along the next time. With such a positive attitude in providing great food with service, Buono can look forward to rays of shimmering success in no time.

• The Vibe
  A simple and unpretentious setting, the wooden tables and chairs exudes a rustic feel. Buono adopts an open concept to showcase the process of pizza making. Diners can watch the chef prepare their pizzas at the oven while partaking their meal. There is a private room available and is cozily furnished with lots of cushions for an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.

• The Food
  Begin your meal with an appetizer that will not fail to whet your appetite. The Portbello Mushrooms ($13) promise to trigger your senses. Baked with crab meat and finished with a rich gorgonzola sauce, the succulent mushrooms, which are infused with a strong cheese taste, are extremely flavourful. However, the Pesce Spada Carpaccio ($15), a dish of thinly sliced raw sword fish seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice and dressed with avocado and sweet cherry tomatoes, was a rather bland and did not leave an impression.

  If there is one thing that you have to try at Buono, be sure to make the Buono Pizza ($20) your choice. Watch the chef masterfully knead the dough, sprinkle generous amounts of ingredients and finally pull out the piping hot and aromatic pizza from the oven before your eyes. The Buono Pizza is made using pork sausages, mushrooms, rocket salad and mozzarella cheese on a bed of cream sauce. An extremely large portion that is almost good enough for up to four persons, the thin-crust pizza, is crispy and delicious.

  Another highly recommended dish is the Ravioli Crustaceus ($22). A home-made dish stuffed with crab meat, crayfish and prawns, and doused in a delectable seafood sauce, it is a dish that will definitely delight your taste buds. Slightly spicy to give it an extra oomph, the ravioli is of the right texture and goes remarkably well with the savory seafood gravy.

  If you are a meat-lover, the Filetto ($29) will also serve you well. A beef tenderloin served with red wine sauce and potatoes at the side, the meat is grilled to perfection such that it is slightly charred on the outside to create a roasty aroma but retains the juicy effervescence on the inside.

• The Service
  A meticulous attempt is made to ensure that customers enjoy a satisfying meal. The service staff values feedback and takes pride in catering to the needs of the customers. With such attentiveness showered on diners and a positive attitude in ensuring that everything goes right for the customer, Buono wins its customers over through “heart-work”.

The SD Food Advisor's take on Buono

It is advisable for diners to drive, as Buono is located quite a distance from the main road. However, if you live around the area, you will definitely be pleased to know that Buono has brought a spread of tasty Italian cuisines into the heartlands, nearer to you. Through sheer passion in offering diners a place for delectable Italian cuisines, Buono has definitely taken the right step towards success.