Cucina Buca

2 St Clair Ave W Suite 100, Toronto
(416) 840-9822

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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...
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...
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.

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