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Our antique auction house has been family owned for 60 years.
Buying fine furniture, antiques and estates. Reliable service.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food! Nice & cozy atmosphere
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was a 6th star. As a foodie who has viewed eating as an art for many years, it is rare that I am truly knocked off my feet. Il Buco has quickly become my favorite restaurant in New York...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Black Kale Caesar Salad, Bjork Sighting, Outstanding Restaurant all around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable gem between Bowery and Lafayette. Great bar for a casual drink after work or after dinner. Very friendly bar staff, great Campari and Aperol drinks to get your dinner started. We shared a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was amazing. The service good. The chairs...too freakin' small for the table. I'm a tall girl. My date is a tall guy. I felt like we were playing dress up tea party. The goat cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here on 3 occasions (1 birthday, 1 anniversary, and 1 with parents visiting), and I have always left there smiling, satisfied, and relaxed. I love the atmosphere upstairs (I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three Words: The Wine Cellar. If you are able to make a reservation in this "private" basement area, you won't be disappointed. Once you get to the bottom of the cement-stone staircase, you enter into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably (aside from Lupa) the best vittles for the buck in New York. Fabulous wine list, dishes are consistently tremendous - can't list all the favorites because they alter the menu to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure how much value there is in a piling on following review after review claiming "the place was great," but the place was great. Outstanding ambiance, very attentive staff, great wine list, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is like an old Italian country home. The staff is probably as nice as you'll find in an upscale restaurant in NYC and the waiter/manager actually took time to chat with us at length....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork sandwich was delicious.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful decor. Does not get any more rustic and romantic than this. Sat at the bar and enjoyed wine and cheese. Can't wait to go back for a full meal in the wine room.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rustic and very romantic. there is an extensive wine list and very good appetizers. i recommend ordering only appetizers for a terrific sampling and wonderful experience. Avoid pasta (usually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cute little place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You could have filmed a movie in here. No, really. Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon and Liev Schreiber were at the table across from us so there's your talent. I'm sure there were a few writers in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is "practically perfect in every way". Been here 4 times and it just keeps getting better. Thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Special occasion? Go to Il Buco! There are not too many restaurants that live up to its hype, but this one goes far and beyond. Honestly one of the best meals that I've had in the city. We dined in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed il Buco. The place is so cute - well lit and decorated with kitschy chandeliers and rustic furniture. There are two dining rooms: the first floor and the wine cellar below, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the most delicious dinner I have had in months. Everything was so flavorful and executed perfectly. The mozzarella appetizer with peas and asparagus is perfect. The lasagnetta is to die...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Il Buco may be my new favorite restaurant. I don't know how I haven't been here before and apparently I am the last one in New York to have "discovered" it. (Every time I tell a friend about it they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Something strange is happening at Il Buco. The kitchen is still producing great food - vibrant and exciting while market driven and rustic - but the front of the house is in chaos. Half of the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate and drank here and I still don't understand the menu. Let me explain:The menu includes a sheet paperclipped to the inside front cover, which I think are the night's specials or entrees. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a rustic beauty to this place which feels like living in the Tuscan countryside. The ambience is romantic with the low lit candle lighting and floral arrangements. There is a cozy farm-like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I stepped in the restaurant, I instantly loved the atmosphere. The rustic decor made me feel like I was in Italy. It's hard to image that it's next to a pretty busy street. The staff makes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My beau took me here on February 14th and a set menu was offered. We had a very early reservation - 6:30! But we were able to sit downstairs in the wine cellar. Too cute! I felt like we were in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you go to this restaurant, ask the server for a recommendation on the appetizer, entree, and dessert. The staff is very knowledgable and can recommend amazing dishes. The only thing I can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best italian food I have had outside of Italy. I have been here twice. The decor is rustic and beautiful, very fitting to the food. The food is very simple, you can really taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a birthday dinner, and while I really thought it was going to be a great place, this isn't one I'll be running back to.The bread and olive oil were tasty, and my husband and I shared...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to come here a few months ago but apparently Angelina Jolie had taken my reservation. She booked the whole restaurant. Well, poop.Finally, I managed to get a 9:30pm reservation on a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a favorite of one of my friend's so of course we went here for her birthday. Great ambiance...feels cozy and welcoming. Although I was just with friends, also great spot for a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner last night at Il Buco. A wonderful restaurant with stunning ambiance. This restaurant does not have your typical Italian food. The dishes were unusual. There were three of us and we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sad.I don't know what happened here. The service has become so weird. So has the food. And the prices seem to have tripled! What an uptight crowd too, yeesh, felt like I was being watched by the WASP...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fantastic find! The decor is really charming, the staff is attentive and informative, and the food is incredibly good. The menu changes regularly and they use fresh, organic ingredients in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good. My pasta with clams was a bit on the spicy side, but very tasty. The decor is very old school. Very rustic. You feel like you're in a tavern in italy.What I didnt like was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Forgetting the price issue for a moment, this restaurant has amazing atmosphere and food. It's bathed in the warmth of (what feels like) early 20th century lamplight, the decor is farmhouse antique....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Bf's birthday dinner so we went to an Italian place of his choice. The restaurant was transferred from a 200-year old antique store so the decoration followed the same theme. Felt like you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you know how decadently tasty chefs keep a stash of goods to make their food always decadently tasty: truffle oil, fresh herbs, pasta-making machines.this is the place where the stash is stashed.order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. I took date recently and called to say we'd be a few minutes late but were still placed in the worst table in the house. The waitress seemed nice at first but by the end of the meal she was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Il Buco has incredibly fresh and tasty Italian food served in a rustic, Tuscan feeling restaurant. The homemade pastas are always amazing, no matter what you get. Great selection of apps (salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A-MAZ-ING.I absolutely love this place. It is tucked away in a cute little corner of the East Village, in a completely adorable little space that just oozes with rustic charm. You can tell that a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here are all of the reasons that the Il Buco staff should have hated us:1. We were a party of eight which devolved into six over the course of 45 minutes.2. We asked to be seated at our very large and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Il Buco is adorable. I loved the atmosphere and the old school Italian feeling. A group of us was here last night for a bday dinner. We decided to share everything which was fine...I loved the food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homemade pastas are a rarity in New York and I had some delish pasta dishes at II Buco last night. Since it's mainly Tuscan, I decied to stick with the staples. I had beef empanadas that were made...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i want to go out for something special or special guests are in town or just as a nice treat, I always think about il Buco, No other place has such consistently amazing food, in this area. High...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Its super cozy, the food is simple and delicious, the service is good and they have a great wine list. I am not a big meat eater, but tried the beef carpaccio - it seriously melts...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a while ago when I ate here for the first--and last--time, and my memory might be skewed due to the occasion (my graduation from NYU), but I remember this as being a phenomenal meal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars except for the crappy table we got right next to the door. I got hit a few times by it. Other than that, the food and service was impeccable. I had the slow roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made to the top of my current list. The ambiance was authentic rustic Italian: wood, copper, candles and even the products sold just like on an Italian farm (so I hear since I'm with an Italian)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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I must preface this reveiw by stating that this was not my first dining experience at Il Buco, I have been on at least 9 prior occasions over past two years and I eat out frequently. It's been said numerous...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting Il Buco made me wish I lived in NYC. The ambiance is made for a movie: cozy, warm and intimate. I went with a girlfriend on a rainy Friday night and we had dinner at the bar. We both had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since 2000 when my ex-boss recommended it. We just went there on Friday again for the first time in a while, and it has lost none of it's charm.Very romantic, charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Up to now, every restaurant I have been to in NYC has been with my husband. A girlfriend came to town and we went to Il Buco. They gave us the absolute worst table in the restaurant right by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you looking for a romantic place to take that special date. Well I would like to present Il Buco. The ambiance is set with warm lighting, rustic tables and delicious smells. The wait staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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we had the misfortune of having a rude server for the evening, who really set things off on the wrong foot. from her generally rude manner in interacting with people, to her lack of attention to detail when...
menupages.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great wines, olive oil tasting menu, nice salads and solid entrees. you can sit outside or in the dark rustic inside.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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think riviera. fresh seafood flavors, spicy pastas, and grilled meats make this much more than the rustic italian the room implies. Il Buco would not be out of place in Monte Carlo, and the prices reflect this somewhat. still, the place fills a unique niche in a city with more than its share of italianate places.
openlist - user review - 07/17/2007
The food is good, but service was severely lacking. It took them forever to bring out our second course and then they blamed it on the large party downstairs.
menupages.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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My family was taken here by a friend and I must tell you it was the most charming dinner we had during our week in NYC. Friendly staff, warm atmosphere and the food was wonderful. For the rest of the week we...
menupages.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Il Buco's kitchen and dining decor is exactly the type of atmosphere I'd want to have in my own home (if I ever owned my own home). Love the antiquey and rustic furnishings - conducive to an intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about Il Buco through an in-flight magazine and was instantly drawn to its description. Needless to mention, the restaurant lived up to my expectations. The rustic kitchen, candles and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive Mediterranean cuisine in a setting that could be in a seaside Italian village. I would recommend reservations a few days prior. I was unable to get Thursday night reservations when I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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My family went to Il Buco for dinner this evening. I have not been as dissatisfied with a NYC restaurant as this one in my 25 years of living in the city. In fact, I would argue that this is the single most...
menupages.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Went here last night to meet up with a few friends for tapas and wine. Their wine list was extensive but severely overpriced for the type of restaurant it is- as I paid $15 for a simple Sancerre. That's the...
menupages.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I went here with a large group of friends without knowing much about it. The atmosphere is AWESOME. Very comfortable and warm. The food was amazing and the staff was welcoming. All in all a great place to go....
menupages.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good you want to eat alone and really savor every lucious bite. Or, perhaps--if you're (or they're) very lucky--you'll share this with a very intimate other. Purrrrrrrrrr.Do you mind closing that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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The chowhounds favourite restaurant once again never dissapoints, I was out shopping with my daughter the other day and just happened to be at the best art store in the city a block away, we stopped in for...
menupages.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been great for over a decade. In my book, that says a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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I had dinner at Il Buco yesterday. The atmosphere was OK, however the service and food was quite mediocre. Nobody offered us a drink for 20 minutes after we were seated. When I asked for a diet coke, the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Although the setting was wonderful, the food was a total bust -- all 3 courses, but especially the boiled meat stew, which was almost inedible. The short rib was probably the fattiest I've ever seen (to tell...
menupages.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It really is good food. And as others have stated, the ambiance gets you to Italy faster than the Concorde, if it were still in existence.Here's my issue. They don't serve Bacardi. I know that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is amazing - you don't feel like you're in Manhattan at all. Came here for a company outing! We had a pre-fixe menu designed by my company but it was truly delish. The wine was incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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This is a must for anyone who needs to have a I'm back in Italy feeling. The shrimp and scallops my wife and I had were perfect. The service was impeccable and not overbearing as someplaces it can be. The...
menupages.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Nice atmoshpere but everything else was only average. Food was okay but the portions are very small and too expensive for what you get. Waitress was pouring wine every time you took a sip -- kind of felt like...
menupages.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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I researched italian restaurants for my boyfriends birthday dinner for at least 3 weeks and I finally narrowed my choice down to Il Buco and couldn't be happier with my decision. The staff put us at a private...
menupages.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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This is another restaurant jewel in the city of NY. As soon as you enter the place, you are thrown back to Italy 100 years ago. The decor is amazing. We had pasta and fish - both are to die for. I have been...
menupages.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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In a neighborhood with a lot of Italian, this one stands out. Wine and food were both supurb. We had a reservation, and we seated at a less than ideal table in the back. This would normally annoy us, but we...
menupages.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Hard to find but well worth it when you do! Excellent food, wine, desserts. It felt very homey and comfy on a cold night. The food reminded me of my old home in Croatia and my family's kitchen.... Service...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Our party sat downstairs in a charming wine cellar and meat storage pantry. The waiter was extremely knowlegeable about the menu and guided us pefectly through the entire evening . We were also not rushed even...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is great, though pricey. there are plenty of other great italian restaurants in the neighborhood; what separates il buco is the rustic, sophisticated ambiance and the fantastic wine cellar. dine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think it is more about ambiance than food at Il Buco (after all, it is a little pricey for Italian considering how many good Italian restaurants - and home Italian cooks - there are in the city)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale Italian with prices to match, Il Buco is great if you're looking to get away from spaghetti-and-meatball places and don't mind paying for it. The dcor is rustic but classy, and the candlelit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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After hearing wonderful things about this restaurant, and eager to use our Diner's Deck card, my boyfriend and I came here one rainy Saturday night. We were tucked away into a rustic table in a cozy little...
menupages.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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I read a lot of positive things about this restaurant and was anxious to try it, but I certainly would not return. On their own website, they have posted an extensive tapas menu, however, in the restaurant,...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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I'm a real foodie and I was completely blown away by the food at this charming NoLita find! The wine is delicious, the food is extremely fresh and creative, and the atmosphere is perfect! Everytime I go here I...
menupages.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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I was really dissapointed with our visit to one of my old favorites. This stunningly beautiful spot used to have an equally impressive attention to detail regarding it's food. Striped Bass, was less than...
menupages.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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One of the most memorable meals of my life. While at this romantic and cozy restaurant, we received attentive and helpful service, and perfection on a plate. Our outstanding waiter Gianluca guided us toward...
menupages.com - user review - 01/12/2005
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Great restaurant tucked away on slightly remote Bond Street. Well worth seeking out for its Umbrian specialities, including a fantastic tasting menu of super-premium olive oils. Ask about the basement's...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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Very charming restaurant; it feels like you are in Italy, not in NYC. The atmosphere is great, especially if you have a large group of people. Food is not exceptional, the wine list is great. Well worth the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/18/2004
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a country setting with mismatched chairs and tables, wine bottles on book shelves, and a whole bunch of americana quilts and antiques available for sale...
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funky, cluttered antique shop-cum-restaurant serving mediterranean fare...
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serving wonderful, hearty mediterranean dishes, this jewel of a restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening. formerly located in an antique shop, the dining room features rustic country tables bathed in...
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the unabashed clutter of antique kitchen gadgets, vintage tableware, and old pine cabinets harkens back to il buco's past as an antiques store. the tables, some of which are communal, are each unique--the...
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if you are looking for a quaint (though not quiet, or cheap) country setting, il buco is about as close as you can get without leaving the city. owners donna lennard and alberto avalle originally opened this...
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il buco, once an antiques store by day and a restaurant by night, has now become almost entirely a restaurant. almost, because if you really want to buy one of the old quilts, radios, purses or even the chairs...
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warm rustic setting with antique decor, featuring a chef's table, unique wine cellar, and dining areas, it is one of new york's hidden treasures...
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"il buco is great. the menu is very good and very authentic, the wine list is full of hard-to-find wines and the space is beautiful. i have dined there twice recently and enjoyed both immensely...
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Warm rustic setting with antique decor, featuring a chef's table, unique wine cellar, and dining areas, it is one of New York's hidden treasures.
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