The restaurant was 30% occupied but they don’t answer the phone an answering machine does. So reserving is a process. U hv to wait for them to call back until then u r not sure about a table. On arrival the relaxed mgr asks if we hv a reservation etc We are seated and served no issues. But there is no warmth in this restaurant. It’s like okay u r here eat what u like or don’t etc. the first Italian restaurant that wants u to buy bread and does not serve it on arrival which is what the Italian culture is all about. The bread and olive oil. On arrival. The panna cotta was like a yoghurt topped with nuts. Don’t expect a wobble as it’s dense. It’s very expensive . They should get more soul into it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jodi
The shrimp pasta is soooo delicious. Shrimp is not over bearing and the pasta is cooked to perfection😌 first time coming here and will definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony R
Great site lines of Yonge and St. Clair. The food was very good! Had not visited Buca since Rob Gentile left, but has happy with the experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Diana T.
Family style dinner at corporate event help upstairs.
Appetizers were delicious: bread knots, fresh ricotta, salume, salad
2 types of Fresh pasta both under cooked and chewy, white sauce was very salty.
Pizza was good.
On the other hand, the proteins : branzino, chicken and sides: roasted potatoes and long beans were perfection.
Service was lagging, did not stay for dessert because clearing table and dessert set up took too long.
GO for appetizers and proteins, sides SKIP the pasta.
Need to climb 2 flights of stairs to reach the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Calvin Vici
a regular place to dine, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Delroy
Very very good. Lovely evening on the patio with friends. Solid Italian fare with very fresh ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fatima Ghahramani
The server was friendly and polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the conchiglie pasta, burrata pizza, and tiramisu. The food overall was just okay — not bad, but very average. The tiramisu was disappointing: instead of the classic light, airy texture with a dusting of cocoa, it had crunchy chocolate layers that didn’t feel authentic. Nice ambiance, but the food didn’t stand out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Irene Chen
Food is phenomenal! Wasn’t expecting it’s this good.. if I know it, I would have taken a better photo …
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Babins
Great food, attentive staff. Going to be a regular part of the rotation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luk Steve
Great food!! First class service wonderful Place every dish was absolutely amazing! I celebrated my b day with my family and it was a great experience. All appetizers were super tasty steaks were amazing fish was excellent and the drinks were also great. Highly recommended will be back soon. Thank you.
The octopus was overcooked and burnt. The pizza was good.
IG: mansafx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Di Bufala
Nima Hojjati
The smoked grilled chicken is just so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Di Recco, Pollo Arrosto
Mandis T
The food, ambiance, and staff were all excellent. The pizza was delicious, and while the pasta was great, the portions were a bit small.
Abhinav Singhvi
I recently dined at this restaurant and had a fantastic experience overall! The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was also very good; the staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed.
The location is great, with a lively atmosphere and a nice vibe. However, finding street parking nearby can be a bit of a challenge. My recommendation is to park on the street behind the restaurant where there’s a GreenP underground parking—it’s much more convenient.
Highly recommend this spot for great food and a good time. Just plan ahead for parking! ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
The restaurant was 30% occupied but they don’t answer the phone an answering machine does.
So reserving is a process. U hv to wait for them to call back until then u r not sure about a table.
On arrival the relaxed mgr asks if we hv a reservation etc
We are seated and served no issues.
But there is no warmth in this restaurant. It’s like okay u r here eat what u like or don’t etc.
the first Italian restaurant that wants u to buy bread and does not serve it on arrival which is what the Italian culture is all about. The bread and olive oil. On arrival.
The panna cotta was like a yoghurt topped with nuts. Don’t expect a wobble as it’s dense.
It’s very expensive . They should get more soul into it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The shrimp pasta is soooo delicious. Shrimp is not over bearing and the pasta is cooked to perfection😌 first time coming here and will definitely come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great site lines of Yonge and St. Clair. The food was very good! Had not visited Buca since Rob Gentile left, but has happy with the experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Family style dinner at corporate event help upstairs.
Appetizers were delicious: bread knots, fresh ricotta, salume, salad
2 types of Fresh pasta both under cooked and chewy, white sauce was very salty.
Pizza was good.
On the other hand, the proteins : branzino, chicken and sides: roasted potatoes and long beans were perfection.
Service was lagging, did not stay for dessert because clearing table and dessert set up took too long.
GO for appetizers and proteins, sides SKIP the pasta.
Need to climb 2 flights of stairs to reach the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
a regular place to dine, highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very very good. Lovely evening on the patio with friends. Solid Italian fare with very fresh ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The server was friendly and polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the conchiglie pasta, burrata pizza, and tiramisu. The food overall was just okay — not bad, but very average. The tiramisu was disappointing: instead of the classic light, airy texture with a dusting of cocoa, it had crunchy chocolate layers that didn’t feel authentic. Nice ambiance, but the food didn’t stand out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is phenomenal! Wasn’t expecting it’s this good.. if I know it, I would have taken a better photo …
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, attentive staff.
Going to be a regular part of the rotation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!! First class service wonderful Place every dish was absolutely amazing! I celebrated my b day with my family and it was a great experience. All appetizers were super tasty steaks were amazing fish was excellent and the drinks were also great. Highly recommended will be back soon. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Worst experience ever. Avoid this place
The octopus was overcooked and burnt. The pizza was good.
IG: mansafx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Di Bufala
The smoked grilled chicken is just so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia Di Recco, Pollo Arrosto
The food, ambiance, and staff were all excellent. The pizza was delicious, and while the pasta was great, the portions were a bit small.
I recently dined at this restaurant and had a fantastic experience overall! The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was also very good; the staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed.
The location is great, with a lively atmosphere and a nice vibe. However, finding street parking nearby can be a bit of a challenge. My recommendation is to park on the street behind the restaurant where there’s a GreenP underground parking—it’s much more convenient.
Highly recommend this spot for great food and a good time. Just plan ahead for parking! ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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