BV Pub and Pizzeria

Went there expecting good Italian at least good càlzone. Ordered «the works» w pretty good! however… The place had about 6 people total in it all impressed me as local bar flies. There was one fat sloppy looking woman who kept yelling her head off. I don’t know if she was drunk deaf or both!!! The music they were playing there made rap sound pretty good… I hate rap with a passion!!! Save yourself go to Red Robin or Bahn Thai in the area I don’t think I could have drank enough to make that place look good!!!

Worst food. Not coming back again!
Tried the veggie wrap and the garlic parmesan potato chips for lunch. The wrap had no flavor to it and the chips were too fried.

The wings here are cooked perfectly — and you can get dry rub or wet — and both are amazing. I loved the Carolina sauce. The service was amazing as well — our server was very attentive even though they were busy. Great selection of craft brews as well. Nice outdoor patio. Living up to their name Buena Vita. … «The Good Life».

A Ballantyne Gem… Top notch food and top notch service, from the servers to the food runners, everyone has a smile.
As I write this my wife sneezed and one of the staff said bless you.
Place is small and cozy.
Been here 3 times. Once a couple years ago and twice recently (hard to get out with little ones)

They’ve got small standard bar, have only light beer. I went to this place by myself a couple times to pass time and watch some game. Chicken wings were good, and the pizza as well. Fairly priced drinks. Bartender is a very nice person.

Welcome to the bar where everyone knows your name.
I am so thrilled that this is my neighborhood bar. Amazing bartenders, great company, and good food, what more can you ask for!
My go to meal is the BV burger with chicken breats. The pizzas are always made to order and have a lovely homemade crust.
Don’t forget every night is Ladies Night ;)

Great people and a comfortable inviting atmosphere. Food is great and the bartenders are attentive and keep the glasses full. Thomas and Becky are awesome!

We went on a Sunday, there was one woman working and we waited a LONG time… The food was just «OK» — maybe it was an off night, but I truly hoped for more flavorful sauce and certainly better service for a Sunday evening pizza/​beer night. I give the one woman working the bar and tables credit — she maintained composure and did what she could, but it was a LOT to manage as nearly every table was taken as well as the bar. A bunch of what seemed to be regulars were in and out for smoke breaks which made the place smell like cigarettes pretty consistently. (It’s a small place so this was not really shocking). We may be back, but it’ll be awhile before we venture in — figure we’ll give them time to get it together.

This place is GREAT!!! Food is outstanding and priced fair. Service is spot on and they have a great beer selection. Try the belly buster while you are there. The staff is EXTREMELY friendly and seems to know just about every customer by name.

Great food and atmosphere. Employees are genuinely nice. The pizza is not greasy, well none of it is. It has games inside to keep you entertained. Clean sometimes and TV inside have good channels.

Great wings and bleu cheese dipping sauce. The staff is welcoming and the atmosphere is great. I will be coming back for more wings.

Saw some good reviews and always looking for good pizza in Charlotte so decided to give this a try. It’s a small place with about 12 tables and a bar that seats about 10. They do have a good draft beer selection considering how small the place is. Looks like they have some good happy hour food specials 4 – 7 M-​F as well.
Went solo so not able to try a lot but what I did get was very good. Ordered a calzone with meatballs, sausage, spinach and roasted red peppers. Thought it was very good. Marinara was good and it was a good size portion, this is a place I would good back to.

Best pizza and chicken wings in Charlotte. Great food! Great people! Great staff!
It’s a fun neighborhood bar.

Thanks to our fellow Unilocalers, we decided to check this place out. We live just a short drive away. The place has the perfect «neighborhood pizza joint» vibe. Small bar, limited seating and space, but it yet it seems like just the perfect amount.
It’s not a surprise that there are lots of regulars. The food and drink are reasonably priced, and the service was very attentive.
Knowing from previous reviews that the calzones were GIGANTIC, we decided to split an appetizer and a calzone. We opted for the meatball sliders, which is essentially their meatball sub cut into 4 pieces. Although it wasn’t what we pictured, the meatballs were outstanding, and the bread was fresh and crispy. I would, however recommend you just order the sandwich. The calzone certainly did not disappoint! We ordered the medium, and it could have fed 4 of is. The crust was light, flaky, and cooked to perfection. We will certainly be freezing it for a rainy day.
Why 4 stars, you ask ?(ok, you didn’t): What I presumed to be the kitchen crew when we arrived was huddled around the front door smoking when we got there. Every time the door would open, a plume of smoke would come in the restaurant. Knowing that they are going directly back to cook our food is disgusting. This continued to happen throughout the meal, it was a virtual parade of smoky-​smelling employees walking past our table. Not what you want mixing with your delicious calzone! Not sure why they can’t smoke further away from the entrance or out back.
I think we may return on a Thursday to check out the 50 cent wings and trivia. Hopefully we can snag a spot away from the front door.

Good lasagna for lunch– service was great and I would definitely go back if I lived in the area.
Menu looks diverse, atmosphere was clean and sports oriented– the food coming from the kitchen all looked delicious.

Excellent place to chill and check out sports over lunch. Their pizza is pretty remarkable, similar to New York Style, large foldable slices.
The burgers are very good with different themed ones as well. The BV signature burger has pesto, grilled red peppers and mozzarella, which is pretty top notch. Also a good bar for drinks after work, and a very popular spot for Trivia on Thursday nights. Try their Big Meaty pizza, their calzones, and the Chicken Parm sub. You can’t go wrong with either of these.
Only thing bad about the place is when they are packed it can be a bit noisy. This is one place that’s more of a «friend’s hangout» than romantic atmosphere, but that’s okay.

Great little place! Had worlds largest Calzone that was also huge on taste. Good music, warm (it was freezing outside). We’ll be back soon!

This is my wife’s cousin’s go to place every Friday night. They even reserve a table.
We had a large group of 10. The service was outstanding. We never waited for drinks and they constantly checked on us even though they had another large party there at the same time.
I try to eat healthy (most times) so I had a gluten free spicy chicken wrap. What I really wanted was the Belly Buster sandwich. A monster of a sandwich. It is 8 inches of garlic bread with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, cheese, banana peppers and mozzarella sticks. They also have a challenge for their 16 inch version. No one has accomplished this feat as of yet.
The wife had the chicken cordon bleu wrap with fresh garlic Parmesan potato chips.
I can see why my wife’s family keeps coming back. Nice place to watch a game and hang out with friends.

I love this little place. I was surprised with what I found when I got here, but plan to be a regular. I expected more of a little italian place feel to it, but Buona Vita is the neighborhood bar that I’ve been looking for. They serve great pizza, and build your own pasta, and keep your glass full.
The crowd seemed to all be regulars, and the staff was very friendly. They’re open late, and have a great atmosphere. I’ll probably be seeing them tomorrow.

We were looking for some pizza in the neighborhood that we hadn’t tried yet and Buona Vita was one of the first ones to pop up. Tucked into the Toringdon shoppes, it has the nice neighborhood-​y pizza place feel. Just a few booths, small bar seating, a few hightops and tables. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing groundbreaking but certainly reliable in a pinch.
We made it in at dinnertime and we were one of three groups. Our server was nice and, I think, the only one on the floor at the time. We ordered a veggie calzone, 6 wings and a side salad. It took close to 25 minutes for our food to come out, but it wasn’t a huge deal. Just wonder what it would be like if it were a full house.
The salad was pretty weak with a hint of veggies, wilted lettuce, and bleu cheese. The bleu was made in-​house and was pretty good. The wings were great. Barbalo (buffalo and bbq) and had great flavor. I’d come back on Thursdays when their wings are .50 each. The calzone was ok. The veggies inside were pretty lackluster and the marinara was pretty bland. The dough/​crust they use is good, though. Great flavor and cooked well. Just could use a little improvement on the fillings.
I think the rest of their menu is probably good and I would order something completely different next time around.
After our experience with what we ordered, I won’t be rushing back but would consider it again if we were in a pinch for some Za!