Buca D'oro Ristorante — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Located just steps away from Washington Square, in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse neighborhood Buca D’oro offers a unique dining experience that transports guests to the sun-kissed Amalfi Coast. Thier menu features fresh and flavorful meals inspired by the vibrant cuisine of Italy, showcasing the passion and creativity of their talented chefs. They invite you to join them for an unforgettable dining experience that will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Dine in the Pavarotti room, where Luciano Pavarotti enjoyed the same meals you will.

We started off with fresh bruschetta, then GRILLED CALAMARI Sauteed with chopped tomatoes, garlic and oil served over baby arugula, then

ANTIPASTO ITALIANO Cured Italian meats, parmigiana Reggiano with roasted peppers & olives Misto Funghi – A trio of mushrooms sautéed in oil and garlic with a touch of tomato sauce and parmigiana cheese

VITELLO MILANESE Breaded bone-in veal chop pan-seared with chopped arugula & tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil & lemon

FISH OF THE DAY Whole Bronzino fillet table side accompanied by potatoes and roasted vegetables

Homemade Tiramisu

In addition to to their exceptional cuisine, Buca D’oro also offers convenient parking accommodations at Parkway Walnut Towers, with a discounted rate of $10 for evening parking between 5 pm and 5 am. Our address is 800 Walnut Street Phila pa 19107. They also offer banquet services and a full bar for your enjoyment. At Buca D’oro, they are committed to providing their guests with an unparalleled dining experience that combines exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a beautiful ambiance. Join them today and discover the magic of Italy right here in...

Extremely underwhelming. We went on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. When we went down the place looked deserted. The bar was dark with no bartender and no one at the bar at all. It looked closed. There was no host. We walked into the restaurant and were sat at a table that did not look upscale at all. The sides of the paper menu in the plastic casing looked waterlogged and stained on the sides. After ordering, we were given two small pieces of bruschetta, and some sliced, cold bread that could’ve been brought at a convenience store. It was not heated, not in a basket, there was no butter or garlic to dip… I would typically expect some homemade bread or something a little more flavorful at an Italian restaurant. I asked what my dish came with and was told a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. When it arrived, there were three slices of a potato— not mashed potatoes; Not even an entire potato. The portion was very small. I will say the sauce was flavorful. It just could have been an appetizer. The chicken was not even a full breast. We left still hungry. My entrée was supposed to include artichokes and Kalamata olives. Those flavors typically go very well together for an Italian/Mediterranean profile. My entree had no Kalamata olives. There were a couple canned black olives thrown on top. When I addressed it with the servers, they said the kitchen planned to make mashed potatoes, but they didn’t come out good so “ it was for the best.” That was literally the response. And “sorry about the olives.” There was no effort made to make anything better. Just reiterating this was “for the best”…. We had pizza when we got home....

This place has some of the best Italian food I've ever eaten. The fried calamari is perfectly fried, and the basil aioli was such a beautiful compliment to the wonderfully acidic marinara. I got the risotto with veal sausage and was blown away by how tasty this dish was. Everything was balances and each ingredient perfectly seasoned and prepared. Finally we ended the night on the homemade tiramisu. This tiramisu was so well made and light, I was stunned. All of this, was hard to fully appreciate for the following reasons. The atmosphere in this space is DATED. I felt like I was in the late 80's and it wasn't the fun 80's. The interior is old and looks generally bizarre for the year 2023. The service was an experience within itself. We couldn't order lemon wedges and had a difficult time getting seated. The waiting room before the restaurant was barren and uncomfortable and the host had no idea we were waiting to be seated for like 15 minutes. The table service was also super bizarre as we had a hard time communicating to any of the 3 staff(all waiters/waitresses) that came to our table.

I loved the food. I was surprised by how good the food was (the bread was also giving me store bought vibes- not sure it was fresh.) I don't know how a place like this isn't packed but im assuming it's the staffing and decor. If you have the patience this place is 100%...