Buono’s family bakery
Old-world methods.
Family hands.
An Italian bakery passed from the Monda family to Arnold, Frank and Dan in May 1989.
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Enlarge photograph ↗Keeping the bread’s story going.
The bakery’s story begins with the Monda family and two stone-built hearth ovens. Buono’s describes that history as “more than 90 years” — a tradition carried forward by the Buono family.
In May 1989, Arnold Buono, his brother Frank and father-in-law Dan Amadio took over. The Mondas had retired two years earlier and helped them get started, passing on old-world methods and recipes.
Arnold later continued his training at The National Baking Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- May 1989
Arnold, Frank and Dan take over the bakery.
- October 2, 1997
The bakery records a declaration from the Rhode Island House of Representatives for “Rhode Island’s Best Bread.”
- 2006
The bakery imports ovens, mixers and racks from Italy, installed by master technicians.
The bakery’s own description: “The Best Italian Bread in New England.” The 1997 declaration is attributed to the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Inside Buono’s
From our hands
to your table.
The bakery’s own film takes you from the back kitchen to the ovens and counter.
Watch the full bakery film ↗Playback is unavailable here. Open the film directly or explore the photographs.
Words from the regulars
Bread worth talking about.
Selected Yelp excerpts shared on the bakery’s website.
“Great bread! Will make ricotta pies around the holidays. Can't wait to try one. Wish I could get here more often.”
Art F · Yelp
“The cannoli and chocolate croissant are now devoured, and the fudge brownie will be my breakfast tomorrow.”
Rick S · Yelp
“Buono's is a wonderful place. Their eggplant calzones are delicious. I like their breads and rolls the best.”
Peg C · Yelp
“Their bread is probably the best Italian bread you'll find in the state if not the region.”
Peter B · Yelp
“Easily my favorite bread in the state, and possibly New England.”
Tristan B · Yelp