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01/10/2026
✨ GIVEAWAY ✨
We’re excited to be supporting the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 🎬🇮🇹
To celebrate, we have 2 x double passes to give away!
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow Buono Restaurant | Melbourne and Italian Film Festival
2️⃣ Tag the person you’d love to take with you
Each tag = one entry, so enter as many times as you like.
Entries close Sunday 4 October at midnight. Winners announced Monday 5 October.
Tickets are valid for any general session at participating Palace Cinemas (excluding special events) and can be redeemed at the box office or online.
Good luck! 🥂
Thanks to Italian Film Festival for sharing the love.
29/09/2026
A big thank you to Sitchu Melbourne for featuring Buono in its wrap-up of Victoria’s 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
We’re incredibly proud to have been named the Victorian winner in the Italian Restaurant category, and especially proud to be representing Parkdale among Italian restaurants from across the state, from the city and suburbs to regional Victoria.
As Sitchu put it: “Sometimes the suburb wins.” ❤️
Thank you to our wonderful team, our suppliers and everyone who has supported Buono over the past six years. We couldn’t have done it without you.
25/09/2026
See you tonight.
15/09/2026
🏆 AND THE WINNER IS… BUONO RESTAURANT & BAR! ✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that Buono has been awarded BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT – VICTORIA & TASMANIA at the 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence! 🏆
What a moment for us. ❤️
This award belongs to our incredible Team Buono — kitchen and front of house. Thank you for your passion, hard work, dedication and for giving your best every single day. We simply couldn’t have achieved this without you.
And of course, a huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful guests who have supported us over the years, celebrated with us, recommended us and continued to come through our doors.
From opening during lockdown, through all the challenges along the way, to standing here today as Best Italian Restaurant in Victoria & Tasmania… we couldn’t be prouder.
This one is for Team Buono!
05/09/2026
Six years ago today, our big dream came true.
On Father’s Day, right in the middle of lockdown, we opened the doors to Buono for the very first time. What a journey these six years have been!
Today, we simply want to say THANK YOU.
Thank you to our incredible team, our friends, and every single person who has walked through our doors, supported us, celebrated with us and helped make Buono what it is today.
And on this very special day, we also want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there.
Here’s to 6 years of Buono — and many more memories to come!
28/08/2026
Very happy to be included once again in Sitchu’s guide to Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants 🇮🇹
We’re proud to represent Parkdale among some of Melbourne’s best. Thank you Sitchu Melbourne for the inclusion, and to all our wonderful customers for your ongoing support.
26/08/2026
Homemade Scialatielli in the making.
22/08/2026
Tagliatelle ❤️
18/08/2026
What a night.
Our first Liguria Regional Night was absolutely fabulous, and we can’t wait to do it all again for the next two nights.
We also shared a little something with our guests last night… and the response made us even more excited about what’s coming next.
After five years of Regional Nights, we’re ready to take this community somewhere new.
A big announcement is coming soon. We can’t wait to share it with you.
12/08/2026
Join us at Buono for a special Father’s Day lunch or dinner on Sunday, 6 September, and enjoy good food, great w**e and time around the table with the people who matter most.
4-course Father’s Day menu | $75 per person
Book your table online Or call the restaurant.
Address
198 Como Parade West
Parkdale, VIC
3195
To get to the restaurant at Como Parade West in Kingston, you can take public transport by bus or train and get off at Kingston station. From there, walk south along Kingston Road until you reach Como Parade West. The restaurant is located on the corner of Como Parade West and a nearby street.
If driving, you can park on the street or in a nearby parking lot. To get there, take the main road until you reach Kingston Road and turn onto it. Continue until you reach Como Parade West and turn left at the corner. The restaurant will be on your right-hand side.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
|
5pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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5pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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5pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their authentic cuisine and Buono Restaurant & Bar in Kingston is no exception. With its elegant and mystique ambiance, Buono offers a dining experience that is both sophisticated and inviting. The restaurant's signature homemade Mushroom & Potato Gnocchi with Parmigiano, fresh black Truffle and Sage is a beloved classic that continues to delight diners. And with the arrival of winter, Buono has introduced a new menu that promises to enchant taste buds with tantalizing surprises. But it's not just the food that sets Buono apart - their sommelier Fabio has personally handpicked and imported a curated collection of wines from Italy, including stunning Barolos, Barbarescos, and other extraordinary labels. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, Buono Restaurant & Bar is the perfect destination for an authentic taste of Italy in Parkdale.
