Il Buco Menu (2025 Update)
Il Buco, located in New York City, offers a unique dining experience with its rustic Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. The menu features house-made pastas like Rigatonchini with rabbit sugo and Tagliolini with black truffles, as well as a variety of olive oil tastings. The ambiance is intimate and romantic, perfect for a date night or a cozy dinner with friends. Customers rave about the impeccable service and attention to detail, with many praising the cozy and inviting vibe of the restaurant. The Croquetas and Olive Oil Tasting are must-tries, giving diners a taste of the culinary expertise at Il Buco. With a warm and rustic decor, this gem of a place is highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in the heart of the city.
Main
Cestino di Pane, Sale, Olio
house baked bread basket by Sheena Otto, Trapanese fiore di sale, il Buco extra virgin olive oil
Zuppa
chilled purée of heirloom beets, cucumber, toasted pine nuts, yogurt, chives
Rigatonchini
house made pasta, Hudson Valley rabbit sugo, pecorino
Tagliolini
house made egg pasta, Australian black summer truffles, butter, parmigiano
Spaghetti
artisan dried pasta, Maine peekytoe crab, English peas, Calabrian chili, parsley
Risotto
Principato di Lucedio carnaroli rice, chanterelle mushrooms, baby spinach, castelmagno cheese
Pesce
grilled whole Spanish dorade, summer vegetable caponata, fino basil
Anatra
seared Rohan duck breast, bi-color corn, blueberries, frisée, red currants
Maiale
cast iron roasted Flying Pigs Farm heritage pork chop, shaved celery, stone fruits, marcona almonds, black garlic
Bistecca
grilled Painted Hills Farm wagyu skirt steak, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lemon cucumber, Tropea onions, ricotta salata
"Biancolilla"2016
delicate and fruity with notes of orange blossom and a soft spicy finish - Trapani, Sicily
"Cerasuola"2016
a hearty varietal olive, fruity and fresh with very green flavors; finishing with slightly bitter, spicy and sweet flavors - Trapani, Sicily
"Moraiolo"2016
November harvest with an intense grassy aroma and fruity, spicy flavors with a smoky finish - Foligno, Umbria