Buca Osteria & Enoteca

I was excited to try the place. Didn't have a problem reserving a table. Since we knew it's located downtown, we had figured out parking prior to heading down. 3 minutes walk from the closest paid parking garage. We liked the general ambiance and the look of the place, though we felt the tables were too close together with others and it was loud(noise from chatter) We did not enjoy the food. Steak was hard, and octopus was very rubbery. Pastas were OK, and appetizers were decent at best. Tiramisu was too liquidy. Wine was great, though. Overall, it was very disappointing. To add to this, our server was not very attentive. Price isn't too bad, approximately $600 for 4 people including tax & tip. Probably won't go back again.

Visited during the Summerlicious event. Their menu offering was a superb balance of traditional and innovative dishes that exceeded our expectations, meeting all our culinary cravings. The attentive and knowledgeable staff provided exceptional service, complementing the delightful dining experience. The highlight of our evening was the decadent tiramisu, an indulgent finale to the sublime meal. Buca Osteria & Enoteca skillfully blends the genuine authenticity of Italian flavors with meticulous service in a serene setting, offering a memorable dining experience. A must-visit culinary gem in Toronto.

Had such an amazing time eating here. Highly recommend the Pizza with Burrata. The crust is so light & airy. Our waiter explained that they do something with the dough so it doesn’t make you feel too full because it doesn’t expand in your stomach. I love it!! The service at this location is also really great. They recommended the perfect amount of food for us.

Had a really nice time here. Came with a big group of 20+ people after an event. Private dining area and really great staff. We had a set menu accompanied by a tiramisu dessert. Great selection of food as you could see from the photos. The fish was by far my personal favourite.

Would have given 4.5 stars if possible. Ribeye steak was amazing. Cooked perfectly and the chimichurri made it a 5 star dish. The black cod tasted great, though I would have enjoyed it more if cooked for another minute...it was just shy of my preferred doneness. The sausage stuffed olives were really good, definitely a good appy. The salumi was good, but would recommend staying away from the pancetta, unless you like eating pure fat. The red sea bream crudo was really good... Though I wanted to try the scallop crudo that was listed on the online menu when I made reservations and it is still on the menu as I write this review. The restaurant itself was clean and is a good space. The service was attentive and unpretentious. Credit card machine tip percentages are still set to 15, 18 and 20 percent.

It’s located at end of hidden alley along King st. Their patio is small and cute but they have larger interior. The cocktails were overpriced but food was decent. Their service was very polite and helful and staff were friendly. Although we had overall positive experience there, we wouldn’t go back there since the price tag didn’t match the food and scale of the restaurant. They should revisit the menu and prices to attract more traffic there.

Went with a group of 10 for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience with a family style meal. All the dishes were made with fresh ingredients and had great unique flavours. The wait staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The take home fresh pasta was a nice gesture and completed the experience. The only drawback was that the pasta was a bit too al dente to our liking, but the take home was great as we got to cook it a bit longer.

The atmosphere was very unique. Aged brick interior, exposed ceilings and pipes and very unique light fixtures. The staff was extremely pleasant, welcoming, and knowledgable about the menu. They cleaned out the table, plates, forks and knives after the appetizers and replaced them. A nice touch was the waiter who replaced our plates and utensils had a towel to not touch anything with her bare hands. The food was fantastic and it speaks for itself. Fresh pasta full of flavour. Extremely thin pizzas - great tasting fresh salads. I loved the food at Buca - would highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!

I was excited to try the place. Didn't have a problem reserving a table. Since we knew it's located downtown, we had figured out parking prior to heading down. 3 minutes walk from the closest paid parking garage. We liked the general ambiance and the look of the place, though we felt the tables were too close together with others and it was loud(noise from chatter) We did not enjoy the food. Steak was hard, and octopus was very rubbery. Pastas were OK, and appetizers were decent at best. Tiramisu was too liquidy. Wine was great, though. Overall, it was very disappointing. To add to this, our server was not very attentive. Price isn't too bad, approximately $600 for 4 people including tax & tip. Probably won't go back again.

Visited during the Summerlicious event. Their menu offering was a superb balance of traditional and innovative dishes that exceeded our expectations, meeting all our culinary cravings. The attentive and knowledgeable staff provided exceptional service, complementing the delightful dining experience. The highlight of our evening was the decadent tiramisu, an indulgent finale to the sublime meal. Buca Osteria & Enoteca skillfully blends the genuine authenticity of Italian flavors with meticulous service in a serene setting, offering a memorable dining experience. A must-visit culinary gem in Toronto.

Had such an amazing time eating here. Highly recommend the Pizza with Burrata. The crust is so light & airy. Our waiter explained that they do something with the dough so it doesn’t make you feel too full because it doesn’t expand in your stomach. I love it!! The service at this location is also really great. They recommended the perfect amount of food for us.

Had a really nice time here. Came with a big group of 20+ people after an event. Private dining area and really great staff. We had a set menu accompanied by a tiramisu dessert. Great selection of food as you could see from the photos. The fish was by far my personal favourite.

Would have given 4.5 stars if possible. Ribeye steak was amazing. Cooked perfectly and the chimichurri made it a 5 star dish. The black cod tasted great, though I would have enjoyed it more if cooked for another minute...it was just shy of my preferred doneness. The sausage stuffed olives were really good, definitely a good appy. The salumi was good, but would recommend staying away from the pancetta, unless you like eating pure fat. The red sea bream crudo was really good... Though I wanted to try the scallop crudo that was listed on the online menu when I made reservations and it is still on the menu as I write this review. The restaurant itself was clean and is a good space. The service was attentive and unpretentious. Credit card machine tip percentages are still set to 15, 18 and 20 percent.

It’s located at end of hidden alley along King st. Their patio is small and cute but they have larger interior. The cocktails were overpriced but food was decent. Their service was very polite and helful and staff were friendly. Although we had overall positive experience there, we wouldn’t go back there since the price tag didn’t match the food and scale of the restaurant. They should revisit the menu and prices to attract more traffic there.

Went with a group of 10 for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience with a family style meal. All the dishes were made with fresh ingredients and had great unique flavours. The wait staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The take home fresh pasta was a nice gesture and completed the experience. The only drawback was that the pasta was a bit too al dente to our liking, but the take home was great as we got to cook it a bit longer.

The atmosphere was very unique. Aged brick interior, exposed ceilings and pipes and very unique light fixtures. The staff was extremely pleasant, welcoming, and knowledgable about the menu. They cleaned out the table, plates, forks and knives after the appetizers and replaced them. A nice touch was the waiter who replaced our plates and utensils had a towel to not touch anything with her bare hands. The food was fantastic and it speaks for itself. Fresh pasta full of flavour. Extremely thin pizzas - great tasting fresh salads. I loved the food at Buca - would highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!