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Read about Donna Lennard and il Buco in Conde Nast Traveler's story A Food Pilgrimage to Umbria with the Owner of New York's Legendary Il Buco!

"There are a few reasons Il Buco has been on every New Yorker’s short list for the past 23 years: Eating there feels like going to a dinner party in the antique-filled, candlelit home of an eccentric Italian aristocrat. It’s celebrity-studded but devoid of any “scene.” And they serve the kind of simple Mediterranean dishes—grilled fish, handmade pasta, warm fruit tarts with fresh ricotta—that depend upon the absolute best ingredients.

"Il Buco’s casual offshoot—one part winecentric restaurant (Vineria), one part gourmet food pantry (Alimentari)—pulls off the combo more elegantly. The two halves of the former warehouse space share a single uncluttered aesthetic. The retail portion is artfully curated like a miniature Dean & DeLuca, with dangling hams and bespoke hunks of cheese, high-end sauces and condiments arrayed on antique shelves like interior-design baubles..."

TimeOut 100 Best Restaurants in NYC

Try il Buco's new Summer market lunch, a perfect option for a quick meal in the middle of a busy work week. Executive Chef Roger Martinez has created a three course tasting menu priced at $35 per person. Available Monday - Friday, 12pm-4pm. Walk-ins welcome!

Come in and try il Buco's new Summer menu! Highlights from Executive Chef Roger Martinez's menu include fiori di zucca, marinated and seared octopus, Spanish mackeral crudo, and Escalivada made with roasted Japanese eggplant, local red pepper, walla walla onion, Cantabrian anchovies. 

Alimentari on-the-go packages are now available for purchase! Place your order online and pick up in store within the hour. With a mixed of freshly made Alimentari products and Italian imports these packages are great for picnics, parties, gifting and stocking the kitchen with all the essentials. 

SHOP ALIMENTARI ON-THE-GO

Inquire about event spaces and catering today!

No matter the time of day or size of your party, we can tailor any of our event spaces to your desired needs. Customized catering options are also now available for off-site events.

Fashion Week 
Thursday, February 9th - Friday, February 17th

We are proud to announce il Buco Vita is now available at ABC Carpet & Home!

Visit our New York showroom and online store to bring home a little piece of Italy.

il Buco Vita Showroom
51 Bond Street, 2nd Floor

Wednesday - Friday, 11am - 7pm
Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm 


SHOP VITA ONLINE

Back from his Argentinian holiday Sommelier, Roberto Paris, recommends the Pinot Noir from Bodegas Chacra of Patagonia.

In 2004 long time il Buco friend and reknown Sassicaia winemaker, Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, discovered and purchased Bodegas Chacra in Rio Negro. The Argentinian vineyard's unique micro climate is ideal for growing biodynamic Pinot Noir. 

Pair a bottle of this bright, lively red with a black truffle pasta by il Buco Executive Chef, Roger Martinez.

Experience the tapas style menu in the Alimentari 

Sip a sherry and watch as our culinary team prepares your lunch right at the counter. Sample a 48 month in-house cured prosciutto, charred avocado with grapefruit & pomegranate, Bottarga Siciliana, an assortment of crostini, imported cheeses and other house made Italian delicacies. 

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 5:00pm

ALIMENTARI MENU

Beginning Tuesday, January 10th, Executive Chef Garrison Price and his culinary team, will launch a new menu at il Buco Alimentari & Vineria.

Make your reservation today to try new dishes such as sumptuous roasted Elysian Fields lamb saddle with watercress and smoked tea jus, funghi arrosto, polpo a la plancha, and whole roasted turbot.

Spend Christmas Eve at 53 Great Jones Street celebrating our annual Feast of the Seven Fishes with a multi course, prix fixe by Executive Chef Garrison Price. 

Multi Course Prix Fixe $95.00 per person
Accepting reservations from 4:30pm - 10:15pm

*Vegetarian and Children's prix fix menus will be available

Sagrantino Night at il Buco
Thursday, November 10th
We will be offering a unique prix fixe menu showcasing The Scacciadiavoli Winery, 
the oldest estate in Montefalco chosen by our beloved wine director, Roberto Paris, a native of the region, who 
has been instrumental in introducing these wines to the NY market.

View Menu Here

Sagrantino Night at il Buco Alimentari & Vineria
Friday, November 11th
For the second night of this special prix fixe dinner series, Roberto proposes the wines from our dear friend Marco Caprai, of The Arnaldo Caprai Winery, which single-handedly put the region of Umbria on the map for wine lovers.

View Menu Here

Please join Donna Lennard, the il Buco family, neighbors & friends to celebrate our annual "Sagra del Maiale!”

This year we will be donating profits from the roast to the Comune di Amatrice in central Italy. The namesake of pasta “Amatriciana,” the city of Amatrice was devastated by the recent earthquake on August 23rd.

Il Buco Pig Roast
Sunday, September 25th
12pm - 6pm
47 Bond St. NYC

A new addition to our cocktail list courtesy of our resident mixologist Stephen Thomas.

Ingredients: Lime Zest and Anise Hyssop Infused Russell Henry London Dry Gin, Miku Cremant de Bourgogne, House-Made Tonic Foam

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria had the pleasure of hosting Jordan Salcito, founder of Bellus wines for her recent feature with Grub Street!

Photo Credit: Noah Fecks

Our online store has just launched its bridal registry! 

Set up a registry for your bridal needs 

il Buco Vita will also be showcasing items from the Bevagna collection at two bridal-inspired events this week. Stop by and join us! 

July 12th
Dobbin St
Wedding Crasher Event
6:30 - 9:00pm

July 14th
Affina Hotel
The Bridal Salon
4:00 - 8:00pm

Architectural Digest included us in their recent round-up of Top Dog-Friendly NYC Restaurants. Check out what they had to say about us below!

" il Buco - Formerly an antiques store, this cozy Bond Street staple has quickly risen to international fame with an authentic menu full of recipes from Italy and Spain. Wood furnishings, brick walls, and dotted candlelight draw in locals and celebrities from all over the world. Dogs can join their owners in the restaurant’s backyard dining area, which offers water bowls and dog treats." - AD

Our pastry chef, Genevieve Meli, was selected for Zagat's 30 under 30 List of "Rock Stars Redefining the Industry". The full list went up and she is in great company! 

See Genevieve's write-up and link to the full list below. Congrats, Genevieve!

View Full Article Here

Observer rounded up six delicious rosé cocktails that pair the summery wine with everything from gin and honey to bourbon and iced tea. Welcome the Rosa Violette created by Stephen Thomas, mixologist at il Buco Alimentari & Vineria.

Read the article here

At Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria, we go through 60 cases of artichokes a week to keep up with the demand for this dish. We fry the artichokes until the edges are crispy, then toss them with lemon and orange zest and smoky-hot crushed Aleppo pepper and parsley.

Click here for the recipe.

Continue to celebrate mom with the new addition to our Spring cocktail menu My Daughter Chamomile. 

Ingredients: Ketel One vodka, over brewed Chamomile tea, honey syrup, Meyer Lemon , olive oil, thyme