Il Buco Ristorante

Il Buco Ristorante

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Hours
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
Il Buco is one of Barrie's best kept secrets. It is fine Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come and enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner while taking in the beautiful view of Kempenfelt Bay.
PRICE RANGE
$21.00 – $63.00
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Canadian, Tuscan, Central-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles773 reviews
Excellent
559
Very good
156
Average
34
Poor
15
Terrible
9

Nigel F
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
5 stars ⭐️ all day. We went here as a family of 4 for my mom’s birthday. We got there early, but were seated immediately at a table by the window with a view of the lake by a really welcoming hostess. Our server Jennifer was a great mix of friendliness, humour, attentiveness without being overbearing, and knowledge about the dishes. She’s great at what she does and it shows. The meal itself was Amazing; amazing flavour, good potion size (not small but not too big), and it came out quickly. Every one of us liked our dinner, which is rare for my picky parents. To top it off, one of the servers sang happy birthday to my mom with a beautiful opera voice. The whole meal was really reasonably priced; in fact I thought it would actually be more. Can’t say enough about this place. No wonder it’s #1 on Trip Advisor. Highly recommend!
Written July 10, 2024
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dorota2010
Toronto15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
The food was amazing! My aunt and cousin just returned from a Caribbean vacation and the branzino here by far surpassed the quality and taste of any fish they ate at restaurants there (not AI). Every meal we ordered was delicious! At first we thought the quantity was a bit small but it was more than enough to fill us (& for the price it was more than reasonable). I do a lot of client entertaining at upper scale restaurants in the GTA and found the quality of food here the same but without the price tag. We were a large group with some non English speaking family members. The waitress was so patient as I translated the meals, specials and questions they had. My dad who hosted the dinner doesn’t typically like eating out and hosts at his house. But even he was very happy with the food and pleasantly surprised by the bill! (He whispered to me, well maybe it’s not worth it to host at home!) . We will definitely be back!!
Written August 19, 2023
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Barry M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 none
Our lunch was of excellent quality and at a price that would be twice as much at some restaurants I have visited in Toronto.One of our group wanted a dinner menu item and was accommodated. the only criticism i would offer is that the price of the wine per glass was out of line with the food prices; nonetheless it is worth 5 stars.
Written August 12, 2022
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russell85
Orillia460 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 couples
Il Buco continues to impress with both food and service. Jen was our server once again. She's always cheery and attentive. Although not a menu item, we asked if we might get an order of bruschetta. She said no problem and it was excellent. We shared an order of mussels to start then I had the chicken parmigiana and my wife had the stuffed pasta shells with spinach and ricotta cheese. Everything was delicious. Try this restaurant. You'll really enjoy it. Butt don't forget to make a reservation.
Written October 20, 2023
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Virginia09
Huntsville9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 friends
Great service and very tasty food. Very busy restaurant. We each had the three course lunch and enjoyed it especially the salad with goat cheese. I entered the restaurant from the parking lot in the rear. The restaurant is on the second floor up a steep set of stairs. Once inside in order to go to the washroom you must descend a steep set of stairs to the basement/ground level and return up the steep stairs. Just before our meal ended we discovered there is an elevator to the washroom, and staff must go with you to unlock the door, and from there is a ground floor exit to the parking lot. I suggest that if you or anyone in your party has a wheel chair or walker or has difficulty navigating stairs you should advise the restaurant when you make a reservation and request that someone meet you at the back door to let you in and show you to the elevator.
Written September 29, 2023
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avgjoey
Barrie550 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 none
Nice meal we were gifted. We started with the Lemon Garlic Shrimp, I had the Chicken Parmigiana and my wife had Spaghetti Mare. The food was very tasty and plentiful and size. The service was exceptional. Desserts were exceptional. It was hard to spend the entire $150 gift card, prices are extremely fair. Parking is only street parking and can be tricky.
Written November 27, 2022
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Karen_Pinn
Barrie1565 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 none
We have not been out for dinner for a while due to lock downs for covid. So when the opportunity finally came we of course picked Il Buco. Always great food and service and this starts with ownership. Covid protocols in place, but to be honest this restaurant service has never suffered due to covid and for sure the food has been consistent. A big feat during the pandemic! We had the shrimp appetizer, caesar salad, lasagna and the mushroom pasta then the cheese cake for dessert. The dinner was well paced by our outstanding server Jenn and each course was presented at the right temperature. Il Buco is well visited by locals and tourists to the area and all are welcomed and treated special. This restaurant has long serving staff and there is a reason for this, you can tell they work so well together and everyone seems happy. Hopefully the pandemic tide has shifted and we will be able to visit more frequently.
Written February 18, 2022
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Ilona H
Schomberg123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 none
Anyone who says this is pricey, has very little experience in restaurants. This is more affordable than places like Milestones, Keg, Scadabush, Moxies... on average, appetizers are $12, main meals around $26. I found it very reasonable. Loads of character in this place - great atmosphere. Had to break away from chain restaurants and was looking for just that. Really enjoyed it! I'll definately go again and again. They offer lunch too.
Written October 30, 2021
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Turno5738
Asheville7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
Hands down, THE best restaurant in Barrie. We have celebrated all our family milestones here for years and just adore the food, the atmosphere and the staff (shout out to Russell for his impeccable service and wit). This is casual and fine dining all rolled into one and I cannot say enough about the menu. Just keep doing what you are doing Il Buco!!!!!
Written April 25, 2024
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Karen_Pinn
Barrie1565 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 none
Of course dining in July 2020 is a whole different experience. However, Il Buco found that fine balance to still offer great service and food that other restaurants just are not able to do. We felt very safe as soon as we arrived, saw the socially distanced tables etc. Soon after arrival it seemed like just another perfect dining experience on the patio over looking Lake Simcoe on a beautiful July afternoon. Il Buco has a long standing staff which is always a great sign and the fact that one of the waiters and his wife were enjoying a wonderful lunch there also stands well to us. Today our waiter was Johnny and he was fantastic! You can never go wrong with having Jen, Russ or Johnny look after you. Today however we found Johnny to be engaging and attentive and we were very happy with our service from top to bottom. The lunch menu for 3 courses is a bargain, same quality as dinner and good size portions. The chicken scallopine and sauce was one of the best dishes my wife has enjoyed at Il Buco. In this "new" normal Il Buco made our lunch experience seem exactly the same as our regular excellent dining experiences, that is not an easy feat. Management/owners have done a wonderful job of adjusting with out taking away from the customer experience. After a wonder 1 1/2 hour lunch, time to put the mask back on and get back to the "new " normal world which does not seem the same.
Written July 30, 2020
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Havesuitcaseready
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 none
I had read the reviews on Il Buco Restaurant and have wanted to go for while. I am happy to say I was not disappointed. My friend and I were warmly greeted.and shown to our table. We were not rushed in choosing our wine or our dinner. Russell was a patient waiter and very charming. I ordered veal and my friend ordered chicken, both meats were tender and the mushrooms were nice and earthy. The vegetables were fresh and lightly sautéed. It was all delicious. It was worth the hour drive and I will return.
Written October 7, 2021
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823Muskoka
Muskoka District3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 family
One of my favourite restaurants! The food is always amazing and portions are perfect. The roasted garlic is amazing and they are always so accommodating if I want to customize my order. Can’t wait to go there again this summer! I haven’t been since last summer due to the pandemic but I talk about it all the time to my friends and family.
Written June 15, 2021
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Primrose3279
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 none
I ordered 100$ worth of food and got dog food. How does this restaurant even has 4.7 stars are beyond me, pitiful servings, I do not recommend ordering takeout from them. I paid 20$ for 1 thick grilled eggplant (that wasn't even supposed to be there, and basically just to fill the plate), 1 shrimp and 1 calamari. And I also ordered the salmon dish and got 1 piece of potato.
Written May 22, 2021
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Sue V
Hello Debera We have worked very hard over the past 13 years to build up our reputation of serving great Italian food. To refer to the food that our chefs prepare as dog food because you feel our portion size was too small for you is simply insulting. Our staff work very hard every day even during this terrible pandemic to ensure that people can still enjoy some different food and can have a bit of a break from cooking for themselves and have a nice dinner while not being able to go out. I spoke to you personally after you called and yelled at my staff member and we have done everything we could to make you happy. You were initially happy to accept a gift certificate since we did not have a credit card to refund because you ordered through UBER. We then decided it was better to refund you $100 for all 5 dishes you ordered through UBER and yet you still felt it necessary to write a review like this because of portion size? This pandemic has been very hard on the restaurant industry and while we all struggle to survive, we are still maintaining the quality that our customers have come to expect. The appetizer calamari and shrimp puttanesca is $15 – not $20 and comes with one tube of calamari and 3 shrimp with olives and capers in a spicy tomato sauce with crostini for the sauce. I again apologize if you feel the portion size was too small. I understand you ordered it as your main meal but it is an appetizer.
Written May 27, 2021
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Steve & Reen
Canada180 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 couples
We visit this restaurant every couple weeks during the summer months for a Friday afternoon on the patio. The food is great, but our server John is why the visits are so special. Consistently the best service food and service in Barrie. Thank you from Table 45!
Written January 22, 2023
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Lisa C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 friends
The food and service did not disappoint!! Exceeded my expectations From the appetizers, to the salads and the main dishes. Service was excellent, staff amazing!! They went above and beyond helping us when we had car issues(supplied zip ties and duct tape). 10/10 I can’t wait to go back!!
Written July 31, 2024
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