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Il Buco, Barrie, ON

Il Buco

4.9
4.9
1303 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
31 Dunlop Street East, Unit # 101, Barrie, ON L4M1A2

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Il Buco is one of Barrie's best kept secrets. It is fine Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come and enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner while taking in the beautiful view of Kempenfelt Bay.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us to enquire about private dining options.
  • Neighborhood
    Barrie
  • Cross street
    Bayfield
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on Dunlop Street or around back in the municipal lot. Free after 5pm and on weekends. There is an entrance on either side.
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 1,303 people are saying

Il Buco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Simcoe County

    Best Overall

  • Simcoe County

    Best Food

  • Simcoe County

    Best Service

  • Simcoe County

    Best Ambiance

  • Simcoe County

    Best Value

  • Simcoe County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Simcoe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Simcoe County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Simcoe County

    Romantic

  • Simcoe County

    Great for scenic views

  • Simcoe County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Buco delights with "awesome experience as always," offering a "great atmosphere" and "fabulous food." Known for "exceptional service" and a "romantic ambiance," it's "one of the best restaurants in Barrie." Guests appreciate the "amazing dinner," "delicious" cuisine, and "friendly staff," making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,303 Reviews
  1. Kathryn VIP

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner experience was amazing. Our server Russell was attentive and kind. We had a birthday party of 10 and he made sure to bring dessert and sing happy birthday to the birthday girl. We had our dinner served in a timely fashion. The food was fantastic. Can’t say enough good things about our experience. We loved it and will be back. Thank you!!

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  2. Andrea

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night we celebrated my friends 50th birthday. Always a great dinner at this restaurant. Rus took care of us with prompt service a the food always delicious. I have been going to this restaurant since it opened in 2008 and never had a bad meal. Sue and her staff are friendly and amazing.

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  3. Warren

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go here frequently. Awesome experience as always. Their specials are always great!

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  4. Terry

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attend about twice a year, not a single issue to complain about… well worth spending that little extra $$$

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  5. Martha

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and service was fabulous. Veal scalopini was perfect. Russell looked after us very well. Ambience was fine except for the noise level. Hard to hear our conversation. We will be back.

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  6. Danielle

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. The food is mid, not bad but nothing to write home about.

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  7. matthew

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here and we had a lovely experience. Our server Ali was wonderful. Everything we ordered was delicious and the portions were great. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

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  8. Jack

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Italian eatery with great food. There are a lot of fish or shellfish options on the menu. If seafood is not your thing, then the menu becomes limited to a few choices.

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  9. Rachel

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was amazing. The tables were small but that just mean you had to get closer to the person you were with. It was very intimate, with the lighting and the space from other guests, it was a great experience. The staff was super friendly and made sure we were doing alright at all the right times. The food on the other hand. The food was delicious. Hands down would go again, especially for the crème brûlée.

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  10. Frances

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spinach and ricotta ravioli with Italuan sausage/tomatoes (one of the daily specials) was excellent! I would definitely order it again.

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FAQs

Il Buco does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats.

Il Buco is rated 4.9 stars by 1303 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Simcoe County
  5. Barrie

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Il Buco

31 Dunlop Street East, Unit # 101, Barrie, ON L4M1A2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayfield
  • Neighborhood
    Barrie
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on Dunlop Street or around back in the municipal lot. Free after 5pm and on weekends. There is an entrance on either side.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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