Buonarroti Ristorante
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Buonarroti Ristorante
Reservations are not required but they can be made by email through our website or call us at 916-645-7951. Now accepting reservations for Ciao Vino, our private dining room. Our private dining room is the perfect place to host holiday parties, company dinners, cocktail parties, and intimate family gatherings. Email us at buonarrotiinfo@gmail.com for more details!
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Buonarroti Ristorante is named after the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti. The 100-year-old brick interior, beautifully appointed with hand-painted murals and rotating local art, gives the restaurant an old-world feel. Chef Daniel invites you to experience the taste, aroma and passion of his homeland right here in the heart of historic downtown Lincoln.
Toasted sourdough garlic bread served with chopped Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan. Deep-fried ravioli in a beer batter, topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and served with marinara sauce and creamy ranch. Deep-fried hand-rolled parmesan risotto balls served with marinara sauce and creamy white sauce.
Buonarroti's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your upcoming celebration. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lincoln, California, Buonarroti's offers groups small and large a unique, sophisticated, and elegant dining experience. Our Ciao Vino Room is a completely private room providing a warm setting to celebrate and cherish everyday moments or significant milestones.
Reviews (24)
Lance Bastnagel
Lance Bastnagel
Jan 24, 2022
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Wasn’t that impressed! $150 for a to go for 3. Two Scampi orders and the chicken special. I do not believe the shrimp was cooked onsite … pretty sure it was frozen tail-on precooked. The sauce had a weird indescribable flavor that neither person here would eat ($55 in the garbage). Service was great, fast and friendly.
Gina D.
Gina D.
Jan 22, 2022
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Great Italian spot in Lincoln. Food tastes great and waiters are very good. The bread is great with the butter.
Jay W.
Jay W.
Jan 16, 2022
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Shopping in Lincoln today with my Wife and she wanted Italian for lunch. So we stopped by Buonarroti's and they were closed again and won't be open until Wednesday! This is Sunday afternoon. What kind of a business does that. This place is so inconsistent. So we went to the Olive Garden down in Roseville. It was worth the drive!
Jill C.
Jill C.
Jan 10, 2022
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Great service, food was delicious and the ambience was lovely. First time but definitely not the last!
Carmelo L.
Carmelo L.
Dec 24, 2021
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There were pluses and minuses with the dinner we had this evening.

The plus, chicken piccata and the calamari appetizer, Were great!! Wine was terrific.

The not so good, the veal on the veal Marsala was tough and dry over cooked. The limoncello as watered down not the lemony taste you would expects.

Moreover, though we have a mask mandate in California, it was not adhered. Staff wear no masks and people walked in with none as well. Not a pleasant and safe experience during a pandemic.

For an expensive diner out to celebrate start of Christmas, we were hoping for a better experience.
Fernando Suarez
Fernando Suarez
Nov 24, 2021
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We came to celebrate grandma's 100th birthday!
The staff was amazing, the food very tasty and the portions were HUGE!!!!
We had an awesome time and thanks to the staff we were able to make it one to remember :)
Will be going back here for sure
Erika E.
Erika E.
Nov 20, 2021
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Italian Restaurant? Haha. Spaghetti tasted like a canned sauce. The fried raviolis tasted like fried empanadas with ricotta cheese lol. It took our waiter 10 minutes to approach us and just casually acted like she did nothing wrong. We were offered zero water after ours ran out. Just an awful experience and it felt like the staff had no idea what they were doing.
Kassy Baezies
Kassy Baezies
Aug 21, 2021
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You've never had Tiramisu until you've eaten this delicious rum soaked lady finger dessert here! The service in this dimly lit, cozy restaurant was on point and the fried ravioli was impeccable! We will be back, good for a date or families
Louise Woods
Louise Woods
Aug 20, 2021
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Love to sit at bar enjoy wine and my fav Cioppino. But pasta is good too. HUGE servings.
Melinda I.
Melinda I.
Aug 09, 2021
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Amazing food. This is the most authentic Italian food I have found to date. It's like eating in my grandma's kitchen! It's a definite return.
Imelda Macias
Imelda Macias
Aug 02, 2021
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Everything was amazing, from the service to the dishes we picked and the yummy cocktails. The staff and owner were all so courteous actually everyone that attended to us treated us as if we were regulars. This was our first time and definitely will be a favorite of ours! Thank you so much!
Sandy J.
Sandy J.
Jun 26, 2021
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Great service as always!!

No matter the appetite. With Carmen Sarah and Stacy the service is always impeccable!!
Darla C.
Darla C.
May 30, 2021
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Great food, awesome service. A treasure in this small town. I had gnocchi with Gorgonzola and pancetta, hubby had filet with mushrooms. The limoncello martini went down way to easy. Topped off with great cannolis! We will be back soon!
Ashlie S.
Ashlie S.
May 20, 2021
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We love Buonarroti!!! We come here often! The staff is so friendly, the owner always comes to say hi and thank us for coming in! We've never had a bad meal or service!!! Also, the best lasagna I've ever had!!! Such a great Lincoln staple!!!!
Gia M.
Gia M.
Apr 16, 2021
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Omg the salmon with risotto and vegetables was pure heaven . I am so grateful for this local gem!! And the atmosphere is so charming. I've been transported to the European countryside!!
Daniela V.
Daniela V.
Feb 14, 2021
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I was treated so well by all the staff: serve: Lanisha M, as well as the host! Thank you so much for creating an amazing experience for me. I was dining in for the first time here!
Food is outstanding! Salmon was so soft and well done!
I definitely recommend Buonarroti restaurant to come in for dine in. You won't regret.
Phil Brewer
Phil Brewer
Feb 13, 2021
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My wife and I just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary here in January and it was wonderful! Our server was very nice, helpful and attentive. She recommended a wine (Chianti pictured below) that was great and paired well with our dinners. Their bread is great tasting as well. Our dinners we're amazing and full of flavor! My meal was the Veal Marsala (which is pictured below) and it was purely delightful! Our dessert was creme brulee (also pictured below) and it was fantastic! If you're looking for a nice romantic place for dinner, look no further because this place has it all. Great atmosphere
Derek B.
Derek B.
Feb 05, 2021
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Came here for dinner during a business trip. It was recommended by locals. Let's just say that the place lived up to the hype. We came on a lasagna night. It's a special dish on Wednesday and it was darn good. Service was great and the tiramisu was delicious. If you are in the area and want Italian, go to this place.
Mike L.
Mike L.
Jan 09, 2021
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Happy to have an amazing place like this still open. Best bread I've ever had, nice people and quality service. Get the spumoni
Angela S.
Angela S.
Dec 06, 2020
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Been here a few times and every time gotten sick. At first thought it was just me and kept giving more chances. I usually order the spaghetti and they changed their noodles. Couldn't even eat half of it and meatballs tasted like previously frozen from Costco. Got sick every time. Not just me. Won't be back.
Janet Vicencio
Janet Vicencio
Aug 21, 2020
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One of my all time favorites! Salmon and risotto with a caesar salad and warm bread with garlic butter! The take out is just as good as the dine in!❤️
Brandy W.
Brandy W.
May 26, 2020
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The food here is always delicious, big fan of the salmon. Love the Italian atmosphere, feels like you're in Italy. Their service is great, manager is always helping. It's our go to for special occasions and romantic date nights.
Geoffrey H.
Geoffrey H.
May 22, 2019
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Great restaurant in old town Lincoln.
We were staying at Holiday Inn Express with no quality restaurants near by.
Very old style warm atmosphere. Very friendly waitress's. Reasonable price and great food. Can't go wrong. Will definitely return my next visit to Lincoln.
Doug G.
Doug G.
Nov 29, 2016
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We are new to the Lincoln area and stopped at Buonarroti Ristorante for an early lunch a few Saturdays ago. Great experience and we will be back. The server was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable.

We started with a glass of wine - Josh Cabs and then salads. I have the caprese and my wife tried the spinach salad. The caprese of course included tasty tomatoes (really nice ones for this time of year) and large, flavorful basil leaves. The spinach salad was good enough for my lady not to offer me a chance to sample hers.

Next we tried the Veal Piccata and Cheese Tortellini. Generous portion of