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Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair, Toronto, ON

Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

4.4 (388)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
2 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Cucina captures the simple essence of Italian food, tradition, and hospitality with warmth and authenticity. Located in the heart of Midtown Toronto, the neighborhood Trattoria draws inspiration from the award-winning culinary heritage of BUCA, offering dishes that champion local producers while showcasing love and appreciation for the best ingredients in every bite. 

The two-story setting is vibrant, airy, and refined, providing the perfect backdrop for enjoying modern Italian cuisine whether meeting for a business lunch, catching up with friends, dining with family, or enjoying an evening aperitivo.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • APERITIVO MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Unwind Italian style with our select menu from 3PM-5PM, Tuesday through Friday (at the bar only). Selection of beverages & smaller plates at special prices. COCKTAIL SPECIALS - Aperol Spritz - Negroni - Rosso di sera - Sfumato - Spritz del sud WINE - Somm's Choice (Sparkling, Rose, Red, or White) BEER - Mezza Pinta SNACKS - Tagliare misto - Olive ascolane - Olive calde - Alici Marinate - Salumi Affettati - Polpette di Buca - Formaggio del giorno - Crocchette di patate - Pomodorini conserva - Carpaccio di pomodoro
    APERITIVO MENU Photo
  • SUMMERLICIOUS 2025 - Dinner $55

    CA$55.00 per person

    Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
    Join us for Summerlicious 2025, from July 4th to 20th. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu showcasing Cucina Buca's delicious dinner & lunch classics. DINNER – $55 per guest Plus all applicable taxes and gratuities CHOICE OF ANTIPASTI Carpaccio di Manzo (GF) Thinly sliced marinated beef tenderloin, arugula, cured egg yolk, parmigiano reggiano Insalata di Pomodoro (V, GF) Ontario heirloom tomato, stracciatella cheese, pesto genovese, house vinegar Insalata di Radicchio (VE, GF) Radicchio, house vinegar, Ontario strawberry, aceto balsamico CHOICE OF SECONDI Rigatoni all’Anatra Bronze die-extruded duck egg pasta, duck offal ragù, Venetian spices, mascarpone, basil Piccata di Vitello Kuman Farm’s veal striploin, St. Brigid’s butter, lemon, parsley, capers Parmigiana di Melanzane (V) Crispy eggplant, preserved tomato, ricotta, stracciatella cheese CHOICE OF DOLCE Tiramisù di Buca (V) Espresso-soaked house-made tapioca biscuits, layered with mascarpone and chocolate mousse Panna Cotta (GF) Cow’s milk panna cotta, preserved blueberry, almond crumble Gelato o Sorbetto (V, GF) Choice of house-made gelato or sorbetto V : Vegetarian VE : Vegan GF : Gluten Free
    SUMMERLICIOUS 2025 - Dinner $55 Photo
  • SUMMERLICIOUS 2025 - Lunch $41

    CA$41.00 per person

    Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
    Join us for Summerlicious 2025, from July 4th to 20th. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu showcasing Cucina Buca's delicious dinner & lunch classics. LUNCH – $41 per guest Plus all applicable taxes and gratuities CHOICE OF ANTIPASTI Carpaccio di Manzo (GF) Thinly sliced marinated beef tenderloin, arugula, cured egg yolk, parmigiano reggiano Insalata di Rucola (GF) Arugula, bagna cauda, Sicilian anchovies, pine nuts Insalata di Radicchio (VE, GF) Radicchio, house vinegar, Ontario strawberry, aceto balsamico CHOICE OF SECONDI Rigatoni all’Anatra Bronze die-extruded duck egg pasta, duck offal ragù, Venetian spices, mascarpone, basil Pollo Arrosto (GF) Grilled & smoked Giannone half chicken, roasted Ontario potato, lemon Melanzane Arrosto (VE, GF) Roasted Italian eggplant, preserved tomato, peperoncino CHOICE OF DOLCE Panna Cotta (GF) Cow’s milk panna cotta, preserved blueberry, almond crumble Gelato (V, GF) Choice of house-made gelato Sorbetto (VE, GF) Choice of house-made sorbetto V : Vegetarian VE : Vegan GF : Gluten Free
    SUMMERLICIOUS 2025 - Lunch $41 Photo

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What 388 people are saying

Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

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Cucina Buca at Yonge & St Clair boasts a "lovely atmosphere" with "delicious, authentic Italian" cuisine. Diners appreciate the "friendly, attentive service" and the "beautifully designed environment." While some dishes are "extraordinary," others are noted as "average." Overall, it's a "true gem" with "high-quality" food and "modern decor."
388 Reviews
  1. cecile

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant with good food and lovely atmosphere

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  2. Soroor

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was kind of celebration for me and hopefully everything went well

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  3. Henedina

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I reserved a table for two for lunch on June 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. When we entered the restaurant, I don't remember being greeted at the reception. A gentleman or server asked my name and we were escorted to our table with one food and wine menu. I mentioned to him that we only received one set of menu. He offered to get an extra menu but we declined. I don't remember if the server checked or came back to our table to ask how we are doing. The restaurant was not busy during that time. At the end of the meal, we ordered coffee and we were not asked if we would like to have a dessert to go with the coffee. I don't know his name because he did not introduce himself. Thank you. Henedina

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  4. Fatima VIP

    Toronto / Ontario8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    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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  5. Sarina

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply, the best. Service, food = perfection. I love how consistent they are.

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  6. Pesh VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambience was nice without being Ostentatious Food was delicious, with fresh ingredients. Very authentic Italian. Looking forward to returning

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  7. Mel

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal at Buca--with very good service!

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  8. Sally VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy! Very pleased with food and service. See you next time!

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  9. Angela VIP

    Las Vegas35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We anticipate a great meal and once again we were not disappointed. I love that they serve items to share with the appropriate serving spoons. The food was delicious as always and the service was outstanding.

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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    Montreal / Quebec11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server upstairs was Fabulous. She gave us many suggestions and tend to Tor every need. And the food was delicious. Definitely coming back.

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Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair is rated 4.4 stars by 388 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

2 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown / Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Counter Seating
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