Buca D'oro Ristorante

4.5

664 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Buca D'oro Ristorante

4.5

$30 and under

Italian

Society Hill

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 14, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Just two blocks away from the Italian market and in the heart of Washington Square Park serving Fresh Amalfi coast Italian cuisine, Buca D’oro Ristorante continues the tradition of sparing nothing to provide the highest quality ingredients in all our dishes. Buca D’oro is dedicated to delivering the finest Italian cuisine with one of the most innovative and interesting menus in Philadelphia. Our extensive ala carte menu is sure to appeal to even the finest of palates, as well as a wide variety of fine imported and domestic wines and cocktails in a beautiful multi-room venue. Great for intimate or large parties for lunch or dinner being served by professional old-school and friendly waiters. Make reservations by phone, on our website, or on Open Table. Walk-ins are also encouraged. Parking accommodations at parkway Walnut towers with a discounted rate for evening parking at $10 from 5pm to 5 am. Address: 800 Walnut street phila pa 19107.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 928-0556
Website
http://www.bucadororistorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
711 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Society Hill
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Parking accommodations for our patrons
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We know how frustrating may be finding parking in the city so we have come to an agreement for our patrons for an evening parking discount. Just around the corner from our restaurant at Parkway, Walnut towers with a discounted rate for evening parking at $10 from 5pm to 5 am. Address: 800 Walnut street Phila pa 19107 get the parking coupon at the restaurant attached to your bill. Come join us for an experience where you don't have to worry about anything at Buca D'oro Ristrorante 711 Locust street.

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$15.00
Fried calamari rings w/ side of tomato sauce and aioli
Gamberi e Cannellini$14.00
Grilled shrimp served with sautéed cannellini beans and asparagus spears
Misto Funghi$12.00
A trio of mushrooms sautéed in oil and garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce and grated Parmigiano cheese
Calamari e Piselli$15.00
Calamari rings, fresh peas, and fresh tomato sautéed in olive oil and garlic, served over a bed of baby arugula
Prosciutto Mozzarella$13.00
Thinly sliced prosciutto w/ fresh mozzarella and sliced tomato in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction dressing
Zuppa del Giorno$7.00
Soup of day
Tortellini Soup$7.00
Cheese filled tortellini served in a chicken tomato broth

Insalata

You can add Chicken, shrimp, scallops, salmon, crab meat for an additional charge

Caesar$11.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with classic Caesar dressing croutons and parmesan cheese
Caprese$11.00
Fresh sliced tomato layered w/ fresh sliced mozzarella and dressed w/ extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar topped w/ basil
Mista$10.00
Spring mix lettuce, sliced raw onions and fresh chopped tomato, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
Estiva$14.00
Spring mix lettuce, shitake mushrooms, roasted red peppers and asparagus spears, topped with warm goat cheese and served in red wine vinaigrette
Nizzarda$14.00
Tuna salad with fresh romaine lettuce, fresh tomato, string beans, onions tossed in a red wine vinegar dressing with hardboiled egg
Campo$13.00
Romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, red onion, chickpeas, genoa salami & provolone in red wine vinegar & olive oil

Panini

Verdure$15.00
Roasted peppers, eggplant, Portobello mushroom and mozzarella cheese on Italian bread
Calabrese$17.00
Veal medallion with bitter broccoli and provolone cheese on Italian bread
Parmigiano$15.00
Breaded chicken breast w/ tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on Italian bread
Bollente$16.00
Chicken breast w/ hot and sweet peppers, and sautéed spinach on Italian Bread
Italiano$16.00
Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, oregano and basil with extra virgin olive oil
Toscana$17.00
Roasted turkey with roasted peppers provolone cheese in a basil mayo sauce
Paisano$17.00
Grilled Chicken breast with lettuce tomato and avocado
Melazanne$15.00
Eggplant parmesan with fresh mozzarella in a homemade tomato sauce

Pasta

Penne Arrabbiata$17.00
penne pasta in a spicy marinara sauce, with veal sausage and white mushrooms
Rigatoni Bolognese$16.00
Rigatoni pasta in a traditional tomato meat sauce
Linguini alla Sogno$14.00
Linguini pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil in a garlic and oil sauce
Penne al Mare$20.00
Penne pasta with jumbo shrimp, sea scallop, cherry tomatoes and arugula in a garlic white wine sauce
Ravioli Panna$18.00
Ricotta cheese filled ravioli with peas and mushrooms in a brandy pink cream sauce
Gnochi Sorrentina$15.00
Potato based pasta, w/ tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil
Pappardelle al Salmone$19.00
Homemade papardelle pasta with pieces of salmon and asparagus in a brandy pink cream sauce

Entrees

Pollo Felice$18.00
Pounded and grilled breast of chicken, topped with fresh chopped arugula, fresh tomato, diced roasted red peppers and chopped artichoke hearts
Pollo alla Nonna$18.00
Chicken breast sautéed with white mushrooms, sundried tomatoes in a garlic wine sauce. Served with side of linguine pasta, same sauce
Vitello Roma$19.00
Veal medallions sautéed in oil and garlic w/ a touch of tomato sauce, fresh basil, roasted red peppers and shitake mushrooms. Served with a side of pasta, same sauce
Veal Marsala$18.00
Veal medallions with wild mushrooms in a marsala wine and demi-glazed sauce. Served with a side of pasta, same sauce
Salmone al Griglia$21.00
Filet of salmon grilled and topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, asparagus and basil in a balsamic reduction
Frutti di mare alla griglia$20.00
Jumbo shrimp and sea scallop grilled to perfection and dressed with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice and balsamic served with sauteed broccoli

Desserts

Lemoncelo Mascarpone$8.00
Belgium Chocolate$8.00
Chocolate Ganache cheesecake$8.00
Torta Della Nonna$8.00
Lemon tart with pine nuts on top
Chocolate chip cannoli$8.00

What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buca D'oro Ristorante is a "hidden gem" in Philly's Old City, offering authentic Italian cuisine with "excellent food and amazing service." The charming ambiance, attentive staff, and "fresh classical Italian" menu make it a favorite spot for pre-theater dining. Guests rave about the gluten-free options and homemade Limoncello.

664 Reviews

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Lisa
Philadelphia
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I expected better, based on reviews I’d seen. Nothing stood out as a reason to go back again. I had the fish special of barramundi over spinach. Nothing was seasoned. I expected the spinach to have some garlic in it. Nothing was salted and nothing had any seasoning. Nothing special about anything at all. The bread was terrible, very dry and my sister asked if it was fresh. Service was terrible. Every single time we had to flag down our waiter, Gesti. We got more service flagging down other servers. My sister had a veal chop, that was OK, but when I asked if she would order it again, she said no. We sat for some time after finishing yet were never offered dessert, and finally we were getting antsy to get the check and get to the theater. All in all, it was close to the Walnut Street Theatre, so that was a plus. But that’s a one and done for me on this restaurant.
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Jen
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had the eggplant appetizer and the fettuccine funghi. Both were dishes that I will think about for a long time. The service was very slow, but the kitchen was fast and efficient. Once we got our server’s attention, he was very nice. The noise level was a little loud, but overall it was excellent meal and we will be back.
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Mark
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellant meal and service. Nice location near walnut street theater
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Jill
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for pre-theatre lunch. Service is outstanding. We can always count on the excellent service and the delicious lunch. All the servers are very professional and personable. We have never been disappointed. Looking forward to our next lunch.
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Eric
Philadelphia
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I go with friends to Buca D'Oro before virtually every Thursday matinee at the Walnut Street Theatre. The servers are exceptionally attentive an pleasant and the food is top-notch.
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Mark
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Menu selection and food quality has declined in recent months while prices have increased. We left disappointed this time.
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dennis
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Buca D’Oro has been a revelation for the pre-theater crowd for the three years which it has operated, after succeeding La Buca. The Italian entrees are uniformly well-prepared, particularly seafood. However last Thursday I enjoyed a wonderful veal offering which was tender and delicious with generous portions of veal in a delicate cream sauce with just the right amount of garlic. The entree also included a generous serving of angel hair which was perfectly prepared. What was also impressive was the fact that the servers respect the fact that you are dining before the theater and they promptly serve you dinners with plenty of time to spare. All together a consistently excellent restaurant which I would recommend for all occasions.
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Deborah
Philadelphia
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have been happy customers for decades, even thru ownership changes. It’s our favorite pre-show place to dine. Tonight’s experience was sub-par. Our reservation was for 5:45. We had salads served in a timely fashion but our dinner (or I should say 3 out of 4 meals) arrived over an hour later. The 4th meal arrived 15 minutes after that and was served scorched. Our server was kind but inattentive. We were celebrating a birthday but had to leave prior to dessert in order to make our show. Not a great experience despite the fact we were comped (upon request) for the scorched salmon that arrived 1 hour and 15 minutes after the order was placed. Despite all, we will come back, perhaps it was just an off night, and hope for the return of the good food and attentive service we’ve become accustomed to.
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Shu
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambiance, felt like I stepped into a restaurant in Italy! So cozy and the staff was very attentive. Great for a group or just for a date!
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Christopher
New York City
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good; low noise level so you can have a conversation
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FAQs

Buca D'oro Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 928-0556.

Buca D'oro Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Buca D'oro Ristorante

4.5

$30 and under

Italian

Society Hill

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 14, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

711 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Neighborhood
Society Hill
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bucadororistorante.com/
Phone number
(215) 928-0556

Buca D'oro Ristorante

Buca D'oro Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Parking accommodations for our patrons

Grilled Calamari

Caprese

Penne Bella

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Gamberi e Cannellini$14.00

Misto Funghi$12.00

Calamari e Piselli$15.00

Prosciutto Mozzarella$13.00

Zuppa del Giorno$7.00

Tortellini Soup$7.00

Insalata

Caesar$11.00

Caprese$11.00

Mista$10.00

Estiva$14.00

Nizzarda$14.00

Campo$13.00

Panini

Verdure$15.00

Calabrese$17.00

Parmigiano$15.00

Bollente$16.00

Italiano$16.00

Toscana$17.00

Paisano$17.00

Melazanne$15.00

Pasta

Penne Arrabbiata$17.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$16.00

Linguini alla Sogno$14.00

Penne al Mare$20.00

Ravioli Panna$18.00

Gnochi Sorrentina$15.00

Pappardelle al Salmone$19.00

Entrees

Pollo Felice$18.00

Pollo alla Nonna$18.00

Vitello Roma$19.00

Veal Marsala$18.00

Salmone al Griglia$21.00

Frutti di mare alla griglia$20.00

Featured Items

Contorni$7.00

Side of Pasta$7.00

Desserts

Lemoncelo Mascarpone$8.00

Belgium Chocolate$8.00

Chocolate Ganache cheesecake$8.00

Torta Della Nonna$8.00

Chocolate chip cannoli$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Buca D'oro Ristorante

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