Buca Yorkville

Name: Buca Yorkville
Address: 53 Scollard Street (front access through the courtyard via Yorkville Avenue on the south side of the building), Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 0A1
Telephone: (416) 962-2822
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1361 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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Buca Osteria & Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. In the spirit of the widely celebrated first location of Buca on King Street, the outpost in the heart of Yorkville is a place to be inspired by the innovation of the restaurant’s creative, artisanal fare, rooted in Italian tradition. Buca Osteria & Bar offers a broad selection of fresh and impeccably prepared seafood, in addition to their much loved pizzas, pastas, and cured fish. Executive Chef Jorge Fiestas creates an authentic Italian seafood cuisine. Buca has consistently been celebrated for using the freshest, carefully selected ingredients. Featuring sophisticated décor and an open-concept kitchen, the restaurant’s warmth and attention to detail stand out, both in environment and ingredients.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 962-2822
Website
http://www.buca.ca/yorkville.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jorge Fiestas

Location
53 Scollard Street, (front access through the courtyard via Yorkville Avenue on the south side of the building), Toronto, ON M5R 0A1
Neighbourhood
Yorkville
Cross Street
West of Yonge St and Yorkville Avenue
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Bay Subway Station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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1,361 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service. A very upscale meal that met all my expectations.
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SerbanP
Orlando
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience3
Too pricey in general, food was good , but not at the level it was priced at. Very expensive on the drinks side .
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NINI
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good evening Great ambiance and food was good🍷🍷
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IngerJ
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The ambience in the restaurant was not great. For a 745 seating, the lights were very bright and there was no music playing. When asked to turn down the lights and turn up the music they wouldn't/couldn't. The menu wasn't as great as other Buca's, and we didn't think the service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The service was efficient. The ambiance could do with a bit more polish, particularly given prices and the location. Also, I called a head to say that we might be a few minutes late and was told in no uncertain terms that the table would be given away if we exceeded 20 min. In the end we were 8 min late. Still, the episode added unnecessary stress to the evening. I’ve been to Buca several times before. Despite all the challenges, the food never disappoints, and that is the real reason to come here. The food is excellent. If I were to sum up our experience at Buca, it is a 10 dressed up as a 7.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian in Toronto!!! We come here often because it’s consistently amazing!
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OwenDJ
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, with a great wine list to boot. We started with their garlic bread knots, which arrived hot and fresh. We followed this with our mains. One of us had the lobster pasta, which was extremely flavorful, well portioned, and fresh. The only issue we had was with our second main, which was ricotta stuffed chili infused pasta. It was delicious, however my partner was only given 5 pieces, which wasn’t very filling. This was surprising given A) the price and B) the size of my lobster pasta. We complimented our meal with a 2022 Chardonnay from their exceptional wine selection. The service was very good, everyone was extremely polite and knowledgeable. We also were given a special gift as it was our anniversary. Overall, an amazing meal. Maybe just ask about portion size before ordering!
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! Thank you for a great and delicious evening
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KristaC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
It was alright, food could of tasted better, but it didn’t.
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Cathie
Vancouver
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was exceptional and the service amazing. I’ll be going back there for sure.
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AlexR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was terrific as always but the service was a little less friendly and attentive than it typically is and than it should be for the price.
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LauraV
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will come back again, good food and service. Quite and lovely atmosphere.
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FrankZ
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Steak was very fat and the waiter was very rude when I brought up my opinion.
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LYNDONN
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food, ambience and staff. Very recommended
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AnnaA
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very good time in Buca! Service and food are excellent!
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SLL1
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really really good. Hadn’t been in years. So accommodating. I’ll be a regular going forward.
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Nickyheater
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience3
The environment was great, and the service was super. Just the food fell short for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Expensive for the quality of the food. People at the next table were boors. Desserts were disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience and really good service.. food was good too :)
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MariaA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
The service was nice. We ordered the octopus carpaccio it was nice but way too salty. The tun spread was good. The small bits was also good. Duck pasta was cold and very undercook. I like al dente pasta but this was too much and just over all has not tasty. The duck was cold and turn in to greasy clay. The pizza has okey. Nothing exceptional One of my drinks that I ordered had a fly in it. The waiter change it of course, but the thought of me actually drinking a sip from it was just really a turn off We had to pay for the drink But the waiters was very sweet
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FernandoT
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Attendants not attentive to patrons’ needs and extremely slow service
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Tacos
Melbourne
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Buca Yorkville. Our waitress (sorry I can’t remember your name) was wonderful- happy and helpful. Highly recommend the salumi, peach salad, parpadelle beef, and agnolotti. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food! Wonderful presentation. Great value for a special occasion!
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Alex
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Felt weird to be in and italian restaurant but no Italians serving/working. Also server was really pushy with upselling.
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jenniferC
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was spectacular! Decor is lovely as was the service. The noise level does get very high and challenging to hold a conversation
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YR123
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
Very interesting experience unlike anything before with any server! Can I have the burrata on the side? NO. Pardon me (did I hear that right)? NO. Our chef won’t like that. Ok. Can I have your (straight from the menu) salumi trio? NO. Sorry (did I hear that right)? I said NO. I really don’t like that. Wait what? I said NO. You shouldn’t order that. I really don’t like it. Ok!! Other NOs were served too… but boy oy boy this was a different one.
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NikhilB
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city of Toronto.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience3
Too much money for what we got I was asking magnify glass
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AlexandraM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food was mediocre and service was also not great and it was wildly expensive for what we got. Wont be going back.
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Nicholas
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Some of the best Italian food we have had in Toronto. Tucked away, intimate yet lively. Staff are well-versed with wine pairings. Menu is somewhat limited but the focus on the quality of the food shines through. Cocktails were spot on too. Highlights: -FRITTO MISTO -MACCHERONCINI DI CAMPOFILONE -CARPACCIO DI POLPO
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Will definitely go again and would refer others also. Good experience for the first time there!
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JannitL
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Hm... I would not chose Buca for pizza... but the whole fish served and plated table-side was amazing. Flavor and moisture was perfected.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience3
Cold food and very salty. Not great service and very loud.
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JoAnnLJ
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was an amazing time. Food was fabulous, service outstanding
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SummerX
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had one of the best birthdays here. My server patiently explained the menus and offered great food & wine recommendations. I was also given homemade pasta as a gift. So sweet! Will definitely visit again and again.
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YH1010
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
We've been to Buca many times in the past - food is normally always fantastic. We've noticed since COVID service in Toronto tends to be a bit bland and very transactional. Also, she had some bad breathe, I've worked in the industry when I was in university and even then I knew, look good, smell good, and have fresh smelling breathe. Get a listerine pack! Service 6.5/10 The food: OLIVE CALDE - 10/10 - some of the best olives I've ever had Burrata pizza - 10/10 - it's a perfect pizza! MACCHERONCINI DI CAMPOFILONE - 6/10 - flavour would have been a 9-9.5/10 but the sauce was so overly salted it was hard to eat - the pasta itself was cooked perfectly al dente POLPO E VONGOLE - 5.5/10 flavour would have been a 8.5-9/10 but the sauce was so overly salted that it was hard to eat, even saltier than the pasta, also when we left we had such a head arc from all the salt form the food. - all the ingredients were cooked properly - the octopus was cooked to tender - ironically they were under season - we had to use the sauce to salt the food - maybe this was their intention - but the sauce was too salty - and I like salty food.
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TrevorG
Toronto
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. Marco our server was as amazing and super attentive and knowledgeable and walked us thru the menu.
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SamK
Vancouver
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience4
Ridiculously small portions for 2x what other good restaurants would charge
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CristinaC
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Recommend the branzino, spectacular! Staff is very nice and food is amazinf
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous. Our server was impeccable helping find the right bottle of wine (right taste and price point). The food was amazing … a deconstructed ceasar salad, grilled octapus and halibut in cream that melted in my mouth. The decor is 70’s chic that feels very modern Italy. Loved it.
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Buca Yorkville is rated 4.4 stars by 1361 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

Dec 2, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

53 Scollard Street, (front access through the courtyard via Yorkville Avenue on the south side of the building), Toronto, ON M5R 0A1

Additional information

Cross Street
West of Yonge St and Yorkville Avenue
Neighbourhood
Yorkville
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Bay Subway Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jorge Fiestas
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buca.ca/yorkville.html
Phone number
(416) 962-2822

Buca Yorkville

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