Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria - New York, New York

Rovik R.

Cool restaurant with a market vibe indoors and lots of natural lighting. Perfect for brunch or a date. Pastas were decent although I think they could be slightly lighter on the sauces. Service is also patchy but they are friendly.

Aurel H.

Food is delicious ! Very high quality ingredients.
Atmosphere feels like an authentic southern European country.
Staff could be improved and could be more attentive to their customers. From the entrance to the moment we received the check the whole service experience has been unpleasant unfortunately.

Brianna P.

busy and intimate atmosphere, even at 10pm! the cured meats are a must-order - ask for the chef's selection. the spaghettini dish was unlike any other i've had at an italian restaurant. the olive oil cake was not too sweet and a very pleasant dessert. it's clear they put a lot of thought into their menu.

Daniela G.

It’s your cozy, delicious, neighborhood restaurant. I’ve been so many times and it’s always great. The pizzas are some of my fave. Their deli is high quality. Great wines. Their flourless chocolate cake 🤌🏻 Also great for delivery.

Bella L.

Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria offers a warm, inviting slice of Italy right in the city. The ambiance is wonderfully cozy, setting the perfect scene for a classic Italian meal. Starting with the Lattuga, the salad was refreshing, though the dressing was on the saltier side. The Yellowtail Crudo, enhanced with mushroom conserva and fresh berries, was beautifully presented and wonderful like sashimi.

The house-cured meats like bresaola and mortadella from the SALUMI DELLA CASA were rich and satisfying. The Chitarra Neri alla Vongole was a delightful dish, though the mussel brodo could have been less salty to better highlight the fresh clams. The Broccoli di Ciccio was a nice contrast with its creamy labneh and za’atar.

While some dishes were saltier than expected, the quality and presentation were impeccable. The staff’s attentiveness added to the authentic dining experience.

No C. N.

TERRIBLE QUALITY OF FOOD!! 🙁 I don't recommend.

I wanted to love this place so bad!! I decided to go here with my bestie because it was one of her fave, most reliable choices... unfortunately, the both of us were left disappointed.

I sent my shrimp appetizer back to the kitchen because it was "raw". I actually spit the food out. The waitress offered me a replacement plate but tbh, she should've offered a completely different dish instead.

Not only did the shrimp come back insanely overcooked, but it was still bad!! This was when I realized it was never raw, but literally BAD. Expired. Poorly cared for. Mushy, slimy and disgusting 🙁 I became very SICK after this... details are just are nasty as both dishes. I regret eating and paying for the meal.

In terms of the Montauk squid, my bestie was disappointed by the change of presentation and ingredient. She explained the dish used to contain long tentacles. This one looked and tasted different. The waitress said it was due to the change in head chef.

I attached photos of the shrimp and squid meal. I think the presentation was gorgeous, but the taste was mid and quality was extremely poor.

Our drinks were delicious and our entrees were ok. We ended our dinner with an affogato. They put the ice cream in front of you and then they pour the espresso. It was delicious.

Waitresses and waiters are attentive and kind. Atmosphere is definitely Italian. There is both indoor and outdoor seating downstairs and upstairs. There are many chances for amazing photo ops, especially when the place is empty.

Jason Z.

Ate here for brunch on a Sunday. The food and service were both terrific. We had a reservation for two and it didn’t appear any two top tables were available so they put us at the counter seating which we were fine with. The only issue we had is that it was very cold in that upper dining space. The heat was not on or not working. It was likely in the 50s which is kind of crazy for a dining room.

The server was terrific and she acknowledged the cold and apologized for it.

I would still give it 5 stars as the food and service made up for the cold dining experience. The house made salumi and the fresh baked bread were really standouts. Any of the sandwiches they offer for brunch looks phenomenal.

janut S.

Excellent italian restaurant in Soho. Everyting is superb especially worth mentioning is their Roast short Rib which is quite big for more than two people. It's very succulent ribs meat altogether with line and finely chop herb altogether. Very good the salad and madai Ceviche peruvian dish are also greeat to start with. All bread and cold cut are cured in-house except for prosciutto. Assortment are great and sumptuous. Not to be miss is also Bucatini Caio de pepe which everyone should have unanimously vote best ever eaten. Lastly but cannot be missed is their Panacotta. Best of it kind i have ever eaten. Creamy but not too heavy with their balsamic. This finished the meal exquisitely. Nice atmosphere and very warm inside. Highly recommend.