Food was delicious (and I'm picky). Our server's name: Sam. Great service from Sam, happy and friendly. Ambiance is warm and cozy during a wintery cold night. It was tastefully decorated with classic Christmas wreaths lit up in warm-white lights. The dining room filled up quickly with guests of small groups, or larger parties celebrating the holidays. I recommend this place. BYOB is always a plus. read more

Bucatini Caffe - Photo from inside the restaurant after the crowd left. - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally came and excited to go back. They have wide variety with good portion sizes. Great service. They also have fun specials they will tell you about and also written on white board if you are sitting close to kitchen. Open kitchen concept which is cool and you can see them cooking. BYOB and if you pay cash you can get 10% off. read more

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Positive in every way. Food , reception, service all first rate, expect to return very soon

This Italian BYOB is serving up some super fresh dishes. The tuna crudo was the perfect texture and flavor combination of fresh and savory, and the mint rigatoni was honestly just perfection in a dish. Our waitress was appropriately attentive, and I feel like the food is a great value for the portion size and preparation. I would recommend this spot for a date night, a catch up with a great friend, or a small gathering. They don't have a ton of space, so it might not be great for a large group unless you make a reservation. read more

Bucatini Caffe - Mint Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Vibes: neighborhood Italian eatery; bring a date or a few friends Tasting notes: - Bread service: excellent crust and crumb; accompanying sundried-tomato olive oil was savory and fragrant - Stuffed long hots: does have quite the heat when you work towards the stem; umami rich filling: sweet, slightly creamy tomato sauce is so swipeable with the focaccia - Gnocchi: absolutely delightful pillows; nice contrast to the cream with sautéed spinach and sundried tomatoes - Barramundi: very simple, well-seasoned, generous fillet; pleasantly surprised by sautéed spinach and al dente couscous mixed with quinoa - Pistachio gelato: deep flavor and very smooth with just a subtle, pleasant stickiness Other thoughts: - Very friendly and attentive service - Appreciated the coursing and pacing of above dishes - Fairly loud and bustling on a weekend evening - Above meal was satisfying for two hungry adults Impression: whenever I am craving the "Italian at home", this is where you'll find me! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Small BYOB Italian spot offering a good selections of fresh food and flavors. Came with a large group so we got to try almost all their menu items :D I would recommend the octopus app, charred nicely, pared with grilled tomatoes and sauce; eggplants and stuffed peppers were also pretty good apps. The dipping sauce with the eir bread basket is amazing! We got all their seafood pastas, all were really tasty and cooked well (not too hard, not soggy, properly sauced and good portion of seafood). My favorites are the crab fusilli with pesto and squid ink rigatoni (with a slight kick in the sauce). The fish of the day was also pretty fresh paired with white wine sauce and couscous. They offer a couple dessert options, including tiramisu, tartufo, cheesecake (with cream brûlée top) and more. read more

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Really lovely meal! The steak special was cooked perfectly. Pastas were all pretty good - really liked the duck bolognese. Apps and desserts were good - especially the fennel salad and chocolate mousse cake. read more

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Great meal, service and value. And a beautiful spot. All new inside. Some very creative dishes read more

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What an amazing new BYO on Passyunk. You can tell this place takes its service and food very seriously. A really great space as well. Great vibes. The octopus was delicious. The chicken milanese was on special and we got it as a second course. It needs to be a permanent item on the menu because it was amazing. The pasta dishes were also incredible. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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The table was all ready when we got there. Server was very attentive. The food was amazing from apps to deserts would definitely recommend this place. Can't wait to go back read more

Bucatini Caffe - Deserts - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food here isn't good, It's EXCELLENT!!!! Service follows suit. BYOB which works because sometimes restaurants don't have the wine of your taste. I must say that the pork chop was so moist and delicious. Wow this is a must try if you haven't and a local favorite of mine!!!! read more

Passyunk needed this perfect byob! Fresh, homemade pasta; innovative as well as classic appetizers; fresh fish and meat specials; as well as homemade desserts make this South Philly byob a standout. The atmosphere is cozy, great for a date night or dinner with friends and family. My group tried several of the pasta dishes and appetizers and dessert and were blown away by the quality, freshness, and taste of every dish. The service is excellent as well with a friendly staff. I've already made reservations for next week. 10/10 recommend! read more

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My husband and I and our 2 friends checked out Bucatini Caffe on a Friday night recently. Love that it is a byob and you can bring your own wine. We got the clams, long hots and fried eggplant w/ burrata for appetizers. The clams were in a delicious garlicky white wine sauce. The long hots were a bit too spicy for us but otherwise very good. They gave us extra bread and the bread came with a really flavorful dip (sundried tomatoes, oil, not sure what else). For our mains we had the fish special, the squid ink rigatoni, the duck bolognese, the crab pesto pasta, and the lobster bucatini. We didn't agree on which entrees were the best but personally I liked the crab pesto pasta and the lobster bucatini the best. The fish was really large but personally thought it could have been cooked a bit longer. The calamari in the squid ink pasta could have been more tender but the octopus in it was really good and tender. The service was great and the food came out fast. It's very cute in the restaurant, with brick walls and hardwood floors. Felt very cozy and not too fancy. Overall we had a good time! read more

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We came here with high expectations having 5 star reviews and left incredibly confused. It was a prefixed menu, but it was honestly one of the worst restaurants I've been to. The service was good, and maybe I'm saying that because we did not feel like the price of the prefixed was worth it, but truthfully did not enjoy most of it. It's not that the food wasn't edible, it was just not what I'd expect at a restaurant with those prices. not trying to come off rude, I'm just genuinely shocked at at the prices, food quality, and past reviews read more

Bucatini Caffe - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It was a great experience. Everyone in the cafe we so nice and really enjoyed their job. The owner , the pastry chef and head chef were walking the floor greeting people. The food was delicious and I can't wait to go back. read more

We just attended a birthday party Wednesday evening. We have eaten dinner here in the past. Absolutely fabulous food. The birthday dinner choices were delicious. The salmon was amazing. If you go ask for Sam. He takes great care of you. AAAA+ read more

The best! Delicious! I can't wait to return and eat more! BYO is also a big plus for Passyunk Ave! Welcome to the neighborhood

This place just opened yesterday and I am so excited I was able to get in today! I was with a few girlfriends and we tried the lobster bucatini which was everyone's favorite! I always love eggplant and the antipasti was really great. It's really cute inside and I will definitely try it again in the next few weeks! read more

First...the staff....we know Sam from Burrata in Havertown...he was amazing there and he continues to be fabulous in his new role. Everything was perfect...the longhots are spicy and perfect and burrata is super creamy. We had two pasta dishes and a scallop dish...everything was delicious. I never thought I'd like broccoli pesto...who knew? Desserts are limited but, honestly, that's probably better because the desserts are lovely (I don't love tiramisu, but this one is quite good). Bottom line...well worth a visit *ask for Sam read more

the best food, the best service! can't wait to go back! thank you Miller! Great place, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's a must if your visiting the city, or live close by 10 out of 10 read more

Enjoyed the cozy, warm and friendly vibe! We all shared the pear salad, eggplant burrata and octopus apps.... Delicious. The fettuccine was perfectly Al dente and the swordfish and veal chop very good! Mmm and the chocolate cake and tartufo completed the dinner.... Worth the calories. I really enjoyed this true South Philly spot and the service was so hospitable! We will be back!! read more

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On a Wednesday my wife and I opened the door to this new restaurant on passyunk but really we walked into a homey south philly vibe full of italian grannies givin smooches and the sounds of bottles of wine being popped. The food and service were fantastic. The octopus and the ricotta carrot cake was unforgettable. read more

Food was Delicious!! We enjoyed everything from salad to desert. Service and ambiance was great. Cant wait to go back. Absolutely a 5 star.

I have never felt as proud to be italian as I did after consuming the most divine dishes being served at Bucatini Caffe. The vibes are authentic italian yet elevated. I felt like I was at a family dinner that I never wanted to end. Every bite was intentional to expose the taste buds to a truly unique and exciting experience. I will never forget my first time as there will be plenty more! read more

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We had the absolute best experience! We made an impromptu decision to go on a date night and this place just opened up 2 minutes from our house. They are the same owners of Burrata, which we're already big fans of. We had to start with the stuffed longhots and it did not disappoint! For entrees I got the Bucatini lobster in a butternut squash cream sauce and it was incredible- it was light, refreshing, and had the perfect balance of summer to fall flavors (the ultimate September dish). My hubby got the squid ink rigatoni with calamari in a spicy blush sauce and I couldn't stop stealing bites- the flavor had such amazing depth to it. The final dish I will forever crave- limoncello cake. The most light, airy, citrusy creation I've ever put in my mouth. And the bill? Soooo reasonable. We love a BYO. And I will be back to try every single other dish on the menu. read more

Bucatini Caffe - Bucatini lobster - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best food I've had since Italy! Fantastic menu and the food is 100/10. Definitely the best new restaurant in the city. Welcome to Passyunk Ave! Grab your wine and try it out. You won't be disappointed read more

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Nice new BYO near Passyunk Ave.Friendly crew... Sam and Anthony are transplants from Havertown...and a short but creative menu. Always loved that fennel and citrus salad and the ahi tuna...just barely cooked was delicious.Word of mouth must be strong...the room was pretty packed.and noisy....but with good energy. Owned by the Burrata people and keeping up with that level of excellence. We live around the corner from Burrata Havertown..and hated to cheat on Andy...but we need to get in town from time to time. Really nice addition to a great eating neighborhood. read more

Very good food and service! Lots of people so it was a little loud, but that's alright. Make sure to get the olive oil cake for dessert