I am appalled to see any 5 star reviews for this restaurant as it was sub-par in all ways. My plate had elements that were both overcooked and undercooked. The portions were way smaller than any I've seen at any italian restaurant. The prices were higher than what the dish was worth by a longshot. The table service were nearly completely absent and required reminders for water refills. The bathrooms were covered in graffiti. Do not go to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Macey Vaughan
I ordered the Alfredo for 20$, added chicken for 8$. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Marsala (27$). They were definitely not 30$ dishes. The Alfredo sauce and pasta tasted fine, but the chicken was dry, pale, and a tiny portion. The plate itself was small too. I was expecting to take leftovers home, but I finished my small portion instead. My boyfriend could taste the wine in his marsala, which was bitter and should've been cooked out. His chicken was thin and tiny as well, couldn't have been more than 3 or 4oz. The music was loud, the staff needed reminders to refill our waters. We were disappointed and will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heidi J
I am still baffled by what we experienced tonight. Caesar salad was absolutely drenched in a flavorless dressing and, even after we asked if the large salad would have two or one anchovies (server told us he didn’t know, we asked if we could have two, even if it meant paying a little more), the salad was delivered to us with no anchovies. Our salmon pasta was swimming in a sauce that lacked any flavor. I could not eat the salmon. After we very gently and kindly told our server, he said he would talk to the owner. A few minutes later he came back and said “sorry, the owner says he doesn’t care.” 😑 seriously?? We waited a bit as we decided what to do. We asked again if there was any way we could speak to the owner, since he was apparently there in the back. The server said “I can’t talk to him again. He doesn’t care.” Either the owner of this place actually doesn’t care about the future of his business, or his employees are too terrified to actually talk to him. Either way, please, please visit any of the other restaurants on the block. This place does not deserve your money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mark Woodward
Wow. Have you ever been served by three gen Z’ers? Things you can count on: no utensils, no water refill, no offer to get another glass of wine, no dessert menu. I had to go up to the register and ask for each of the above. Do you offer table service? I had guessed so. Wrong. When I ordered a glass of wine with my pasta, they said sorry. “We don’t have clean wine glasses.” If I wanted to be ignored like this, I’ll teach at a middle school. So disappointed. Stop racing around to clean the tables when there’s no one waiting for them, and wait on the people in your restaurant. La Buca? More like Figli di puttana.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Templeton Elliott
My favorite Italian restaurant in Portland. The Caesar is stunning, and the bruschetta is bangin’! I get the polenta with pork and it’s so so good. The pomodoro is so fresh and delicious. Add prawns to take it up a notch. The polenta is my favorite. The slow roasted pork is so tender and juicy while the caramelized onions balance it perfectly. The portion is quite large so I always have it for lunch the next day. The staff is friendly and attentive. Pro tip: you can park in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Sean
Really expensive, even for the recession. I came here with my mom who could be happy with anything and she agrees that it was not good. I had an ok beer that was not cold enough. there was a weird smell too. server was nice.
Bryan Paul
Price, quality, and quantity could be adjusted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Connie Newman
Wanted a special dinner out with my family and i was very disappointed in La buca. The salmone was very fishy and tough and it wad almost ten dollars to add a handful of broccoli. Times are tough but patrons cant afford that for wven good food. Sorry
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Morgan
I was not impressed with my first time back since the pandemic. Quality is down, service is more scarce, and it’s always empty when I walk by. What’s changed most is the prices and they’re too high for the quality of food served. I prefer the Italian joint down the road personally.
I have wanted to try this place for along time. Let me tell you that this place doesn't disappoint. The food is amazing the service is impeccable and atmosphere is to die for. I give this place a 10 out of 10. Will definitely be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Hayden
Quite literally the best Italian restaurant in the Portland area. The food is absolutely phenomenal. What more can I say?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan Weiss
If you get nothing else, the bread pudding is delicious! Some of the best I've had. Only 4 stars because I didn't get an entrée, but I dont doubt it would be worth it. Staff was also lovely and very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Laura Wildhirt
The food is always excellent! The portions are a good size and half our table room home doggie bags because they could not eat it all and did not want to waste excellent food. They use olive oil in their dishes and saddled dressings, making them very tasty. Every time I'm in Portland, I stop to eat here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delia Bennett
I’ve ordered from this place before and every time I order there are items missing. I just paid $84 for 2 polo Marsalas as a treat for my fiancé and I and only one showed up. They don’t have a number to call. This happens time and time again, and it’s a shame because the food is really good but you need to get your customer service & deliveries together because this feels like robbery every time it happens … and all I can do is request Postmates gives me a credit, which I do … but now I need to find something else for us for dinner tonight.
I am appalled to see any 5 star reviews for this restaurant as it was sub-par in all ways. My plate had elements that were both overcooked and undercooked. The portions were way smaller than any I've seen at any italian restaurant. The prices were higher than what the dish was worth by a longshot. The table service were nearly completely absent and required reminders for water refills. The bathrooms were covered in graffiti. Do not go to this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I ordered the Alfredo for 20$, added chicken for 8$. My boyfriend ordered the Chicken Marsala (27$). They were definitely not 30$ dishes. The Alfredo sauce and pasta tasted fine, but the chicken was dry, pale, and a tiny portion. The plate itself was small too. I was expecting to take leftovers home, but I finished my small portion instead. My boyfriend could taste the wine in his marsala, which was bitter and should've been cooked out. His chicken was thin and tiny as well, couldn't have been more than 3 or 4oz. The music was loud, the staff needed reminders to refill our waters. We were disappointed and will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am still baffled by what we experienced tonight. Caesar salad was absolutely drenched in a flavorless dressing and, even after we asked if the large salad would have two or one anchovies (server told us he didn’t know, we asked if we could have two, even if it meant paying a little more), the salad was delivered to us with no anchovies. Our salmon pasta was swimming in a sauce that lacked any flavor. I could not eat the salmon. After we very gently and kindly told our server, he said he would talk to the owner. A few minutes later he came back and said “sorry, the owner says he doesn’t care.” 😑 seriously?? We waited a bit as we decided what to do. We asked again if there was any way we could speak to the owner, since he was apparently there in the back. The server said “I can’t talk to him again. He doesn’t care.” Either the owner of this place actually doesn’t care about the future of his business, or his employees are too terrified to actually talk to him. Either way, please, please visit any of the other restaurants on the block. This place does not deserve your money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wow. Have you ever been served by three gen Z’ers? Things you can count on: no utensils, no water refill, no offer to get another glass of wine, no dessert menu. I had to go up to the register and ask for each of the above. Do you offer table service? I had guessed so. Wrong. When I ordered a glass of wine with my pasta, they said sorry. “We don’t have clean wine glasses.” If I wanted to be ignored like this, I’ll teach at a middle school. So disappointed. Stop racing around to clean the tables when there’s no one waiting for them, and wait on the people in your restaurant. La Buca? More like Figli di puttana.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
My favorite Italian restaurant in Portland. The Caesar is stunning, and the bruschetta is bangin’! I get the polenta with pork and it’s so so good. The pomodoro is so fresh and delicious. Add prawns to take it up a notch. The polenta is my favorite. The slow roasted pork is so tender and juicy while the caramelized onions balance it perfectly. The portion is quite large so I always have it for lunch the next day. The staff is friendly and attentive. Pro tip: you can park in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Really expensive, even for the recession. I came here with my mom who could be happy with anything and she agrees that it was not good. I had an ok beer that was not cold enough. there was a weird smell too. server was nice.
Price, quality, and quantity could be adjusted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wanted a special dinner out with my family and i was very disappointed in La buca. The salmone was very fishy and tough and it wad almost ten dollars to add a handful of broccoli. Times are tough but patrons cant afford that for wven good food. Sorry
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was not impressed with my first time back since the pandemic. Quality is down, service is more scarce, and it’s always empty when I walk by. What’s changed most is the prices and they’re too high for the quality of food served. I prefer the Italian joint down the road personally.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Not bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I have wanted to try this place for along time. Let me tell you that this place doesn't disappoint. The food is amazing the service is impeccable and atmosphere is to die for. I give this place a 10 out of 10. Will definitely be coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quite literally the best Italian restaurant in the Portland area.
The food is absolutely phenomenal. What more can I say?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you get nothing else, the bread pudding is delicious! Some of the best I've had. Only 4 stars because I didn't get an entrée, but I dont doubt it would be worth it. Staff was also lovely and very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food is always excellent! The portions are a good size and half our table room home doggie bags because they could not eat it all and did not want to waste excellent food. They use olive oil in their dishes and saddled dressings, making them very tasty. Every time I'm in Portland, I stop to eat here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve ordered from this place before and every time I order there are items missing. I just paid $84 for 2 polo Marsalas as a treat for my fiancé and I and only one showed up. They don’t have a number to call. This happens time and time again, and it’s a shame because the food is really good but you need to get your customer service & deliveries together because this feels like robbery every time it happens … and all I can do is request Postmates gives me a credit, which I do … but now I need to find something else for us for dinner tonight.
Service: 1
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