Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

Name: Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair
Address: 2 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4V 1L5
Telephone: (416) 840-9822
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

309 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 8, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 840-9822
Website
http://www.buca.ca/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
Neighborhood
Midtown / Uptown
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Counter Seating

Popular dishes

NODINICA$10.00
warm bread knots, rosemary, garlic olive oil
OLIVE ASCOLANECA$12.00
breaded and fried olives, stuffed with sausage
RICOTTA DI CAPRACA$15.00
house made goat’s milk ricotta, sea salt, olive oil
CULATELLO E PESCHECA$18.00
house cured pork leg, ontario peach, stracciatella, peperoncino, saba
PANECA$6.00
house-made focaccia
ALICI MARINATECA$9.00
sicilian white anchovies, olive oil
SALUMI AFFETTATICA$18.00
selection of cured meats with seasonal preserveS
TONNO ALLA PUTTANESCACA$19.00
raw albacore tuna, anchovy, capers, olives, preserved grape tomato, peperoncino, aged vinegar
OLIVE CALDECA$9.00
warm marinated bariole olives
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANECA$19.00
crispy eggplant, preserve tomato, ricotta, stracciatella cheese
CARPACCIO DI MANZO CA$19.00
thinly sliced marinated beef tenderloin, arugula, cured egg yolk, parmigiano reggiano

INSALATE

CAROSELLO BARESECA$17.00
ontario barese cucumber, capers, dill, shallots, olive oil
INSALATA DI RADICCHIOCA$18.00
late harvest chicory, ontario stone fruit, hazelnut, balsamela
INSALATA DI RUCOLACA$18.00
arugula, bagna cauda, sicilian anchovies, pine nuts
INSALATA DI POMODOROCA$19.00
ontario tomato & strawberry, house vinegar, fresh ricotta & ricotta salata

FOCACCIA DI RECCO

FOCACCIA DI RECCOCA$29.00
An unleavened ligurian flatbread, layered with stracchino, topped with olive oil and sea salt. The origins of focaccia di Recco trace back to the Third Crusade when farmers from Recco, forced to seek refuge inland, had only basic ingredients like water, flour, oil, and cheese at their disposal. Ingeniously, they crafted this unique type of focaccia, which has now become a beloved tradition in the local culinary heritage.

PIZZE

PROSCIUTTOCA$28.00
san daniele prosciutto, aceto balsamico parmigiano reggiano, buffalo mozzarella, ottobratico olive oil
SALSICCIA CA$24.00
pork sausage, fennel, black kale, mozzarella, chili, pecorino romanomozzarella, romano
FUNGHI CA$32.00
mascarpone, gorgonzola , seasonal mushroom, marjoram
POMODORINICA$25.00
preserved ontario cherry tomato, ontario burrata cheese, basil, calabrese olive oil
BURRATACA$29.00
preserved tomato, stracciatella cheese, basil, ottobratico olive oil
SOPPRESSATACA$31.00
preserved tomato, scamorza, iberico calabrese salami

PASTE

SPAGHETTI POMODORO CA$22.00
bronze die-extruded pasta, bianco di napoli tomato, basil - add stracciatella 7
CAVATELLICA$25.00
hand-rolled pasta, mussels, heirloom cherry tomato, garlic, chili, lemon juice, basil
RIGATONI ALL’ ANATRA CA$28.00
bronze die-extruded duck egg pasta, mascarpone, duck offal ragu, venetian spices, basil
TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU BIANCOCA$29.00
bronze die-extruded pasta, aceto balsamico, parmigiano reggiano, white ragu bolognese
TORTELLONI CA$26.00
ricotta & spinach filled pasta, sweet peas, pecorino romano, st brigid’s butter
RISOTTO AI GAMBERICA$32.00
carnaroli rice, spot prawns, grape tomato, brodo di gamberi, st brigid’s butter

CARNE E PESCHE

POLPETTE DI BUCACA$28.00
veal & buffalo ricotta meatballs, preserved tomato, pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano, basil
PICCATA DI VITELLOCA$35.00
kunan farm’s veal striploin, st brigid’s butter, lemon, parsley, capers
POLLO ARROSTOCA$32.00
grilled & smoked gianone half chicken, lemon
POLPOCA$39.00
grilled morrocan octopus, chickpeas, fresh legumes, ontario arugula, calabrese olive oil
BRANZINOCA$48.00
whole grilled sea bass, cerignola olives, capers, peperoncino, lemon, olive oil

CONTORNI

MELANZANE ARROSTO CA$14.00
roasted italian eggplant, peperoncino, herbs
FAGIOLINICA$14.00
grilled runner beans, tomato, pickled garlic, san mauro olive oil
PATATE AL ROSMARINOCA$14.00
roasted yukon potato, rosemary, fried garlic

What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

309 Reviews

P
Paul
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took my spouse for their birthday with a few friends (4 people in total). We were very disappointed. While the look of the place is great - the service and food fell flat. The server did not have great rhythm. After serving wine and beer to half the party - it took at minimum 20 min more before the mixed drinks arrived for the other half of the party (albeit delicious when they did arrive) . He took an unfinished charcuterie board away without asking if we were done. The waiter asked if we wanted the food to come out altogether - we had to highlight we hadn't even had all our drinks delivered to the table yet - we would not want food until drinks came. Once the food did arrive (we all ordered different pasta dishes. The waiter did not offer ground pepper or grated parmesan as is customary and quite frankly expected. Also, while the tables are well suited for shareable appetizers, we found the tables too large to share intimate conversation amongst ourselves. we were so distant from one another, and the noise level was so loud, our party struggled to hear one another. The food tasted fine however It resembled hamburger helper from my college days. Plating and presentation shows attention to detail and this dinner did not show that. All in good place for going for drinks for a few hours - I wouldn't have dinner at this location again.
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Lisa
Montreal
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most incredible lunch. The food was spectacular! And the environment is so lovely. So bright and airy and calm. Service was great!!
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Dianne
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I am sensitive to loud noise and the host did his best to seat us at a table that was in a quiet area.
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Neville
Toronto
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit to Cucina Buca although one of my sons works nearby and says they have had office parties there. The food was excellent with the pizza receiving special mention by several of our party saying it was “the best restaurant pizza they have ever had”. Service was good but unobtrusive and all told decent value for the money.
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Matthew
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cucina Buca is a beautiful restaurant with a modern atmosphere and a phenomenal menu. The wine selection is also top-notch featuring some great options from Italy for any price point.
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DanielK
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. The food was great as well
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Jordan
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as usual guys. Best pizza in Toronto. Love this place.
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Conchita
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for an anniversary dinner and the food was delicious. Simplified menu made it easier to choose the dishes, not too convuluted with options. Traditional Italian style dining with your appertivo, primo, secondi and dessert dishes. The sea bass stood out, really crispy skin and was well seasoned. Overall a great experience with friendly staff.
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Laura
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. Comparable to being in Italy!
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LesleyH
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. Food and staff wonderful as usual. We were treated to amazing desserts as it was our birthdays.
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Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair is rated 4.6 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 8, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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–3:00 pm Tue–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

Website
http://www.buca.ca/
Phone number
(416) 840-9822

Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

Make a reservation

Additional information

TORTELLONI

CAVATELLI

Focaccia di Recco

ANTIPASTI

NODINICA$10.00

OLIVE ASCOLANECA$12.00

RICOTTA DI CAPRACA$15.00

CULATELLO E PESCHECA$18.00

PANECA$6.00

ALICI MARINATECA$9.00

SALUMI AFFETTATICA$18.00

TONNO ALLA PUTTANESCACA$19.00

OLIVE CALDECA$9.00

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANECA$19.00

CARPACCIO DI MANZO CA$19.00

INSALATE

CAROSELLO BARESECA$17.00

INSALATA DI RADICCHIOCA$18.00

INSALATA DI RUCOLACA$18.00

INSALATA DI POMODOROCA$19.00

FOCACCIA DI RECCO

FOCACCIA DI RECCOCA$29.00

PIZZE

PROSCIUTTOCA$28.00

SALSICCIA CA$24.00

FUNGHI CA$32.00

POMODORINICA$25.00

BURRATACA$29.00

SOPPRESSATACA$31.00

PASTE

SPAGHETTI POMODORO CA$22.00

CAVATELLICA$25.00

RIGATONI ALL’ ANATRA CA$28.00

TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU BIANCOCA$29.00

TORTELLONI CA$26.00

RISOTTO AI GAMBERICA$32.00

CARNE E PESCHE

POLPETTE DI BUCACA$28.00

PICCATA DI VITELLOCA$35.00

POLLO ARROSTOCA$32.00

POLPOCA$39.00

BRANZINOCA$48.00

CONTORNI

MELANZANE ARROSTO CA$14.00

FAGIOLINICA$14.00

PATATE AL ROSMARINOCA$14.00

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