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Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair, Toronto, ON

Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

4.5
4.5
344 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 840-9822
  • 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

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina Buca at Yonge & St Clair offers a "beautiful ambience" with "exceptional service" and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the pizzas and unique dishes like charred octopus. While the noise level can be high, upstairs seating is quieter. A "must-try" spot for those seeking a memorable dining experience.

344 Reviews
  1. Al

    VIP

    Toronto

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this Buca with a party of 6. Have previously eaten at the Yorkville location and had an amazing meal. Upon arrival (exactly on time) our guests were already seated but no one greeted us and we made our way to the table. I stood there looking around for a coat closet or hook but none of the staff members who saw me offered assistance with my coat. The space is lovely with huge windows overlooking Yonge and St Clair. Our waiter was excellent and very attentive. We ordered a pizza as an appetizer and it was excellent. Among the best I’ve had in the city. Perfect thing crust and well dressed. The mains were just ok. The white ragu was well done and appreciated, as was the risotto. The squash pasta shells were food but simple. Half of my half chicken was overdone and dry. I didn’t finish it as a result. Main complaint on the dishes was that they were very simple, single items with nothing else. My chicken was literally just half a chicken roasted with no other veg or garnishment of any kind. True the menu described this but typically you would get something else on the plate, a sauce or garnishment of some kind to augment the dish. I ordered a side of roast potatoes but this was not enough to make a difference as there was no sauce or anything to accompany the dish. The desserts were excellent, albeit the Tiramisu was non-traditional in taste according to our guests. Overall the experience was ok, but not up to expectations set by our previous Yorkville visits.

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  2. S

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience and friendly service. Wait time for appetizers was quite long while waiting for the main. Some tables were very close so not able to have private conversation. Food was average.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but missing a bit creativity for Italian cuisine. Pizza is good and Pulpo was ok. Unfortunately I was there with my son and they put spicy oil on all dishes. He couldn’t enjoy his dinner. Be aware if ordering for kids regular food items on the menu. Otherwise nice location and good service.

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  4. Nancy

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is wonderful! However the food (almost every order of 5) was very, very spicy. The menu didn’t say the orders were spicy so it was very disappointing

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  5. Ruth

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was like being served by robots The staff were miserable and inattentive to details like more water for the table Or cutlery etc

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  6. Emily

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The foccacia de recce is the best. Service is excellent and food is top notch. We have not had a bad meal there ever.

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  7. Carls

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere was great here. We spent about $200 on food+ $40+ on tips last night, we ordered a variety of food for a party of 2.

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  8. Dijana

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always has a lovely atmosphere, delicious food and impeccable service. A great spot for a special occasion or a 'treat yourself' day.

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  9. Kathy

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a couple of cocktails that were great, we shared a beet and goat cheese salad that was also great. The veggie pizza/flatbread was saggy and the pasta dish was pretty average.

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  10. Ian

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. Great decor and ambiance. The food was fantastic as well

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Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair is rated 4.5 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Midtown / Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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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