Been a semi regular here for years, and this is our absolute favorite restaurant in Grosse Pointe, by a mile. I rarely review anything, but seeing the rating dumbfounded me and I had to. Bucci and his family and staff have always treated us exceptionally well, and the food is phenomenal, every single time. We sit at the bar, typically. Open kitchen concept. You can see your meal being prepared, and the care and pride the chefs take in doing so. Ignore the grumpies and eat at Bucci. You can thank me later read more

Consistency in the restaurant business can be tricky. Bucci in my long time love affair with them has been consistently very good. Restaurants come and go. There is new competition in the Grosse Pointes but Bucci remains one of the best. The service the food always good. read more

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We came on a Saturday night and were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar. Very modern and spacious! The best part is that it surrounds the kitchen which is open so you can see your food being made! We got: cosmos, arugula salad, beet salad, bread, veal, linguine pescadore, chocolate gelato and hazelnut cake. Everything was spectacular. The decor was warm and cozy and service was on point. I can't wait to return! read more

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Every dish was absolutely amazing. Some highlights were the quail risotto, veal, and almond cake. Espresso martinis were also a solid 10/10!!! Will most definitely be back! read more

Bucci Ristorante - Almond cake. So good someone was going in for another bite - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

My wife and I had dinner with 2 other couples last night. Food was fantastic. We started with calamari, artichoke tosca, and sausage and peppers. I had chicken and shrimp florentine, and got to sample the hot hot linguini and chicken Parmesan. The waiter was very attentive and poured wine every time our glass got low. We all got to sample the tiramisu and salted caramel ice cream - both were amazing. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Kind of dressy casual, clean, simple decor. The chef's knew my friend an came out to chat with us all. The bar/kitchen looked like a good place for a date. Looking forward to going again. read more

Bucci Ristorante is a perfect 10/10! The food was absolutely amazing -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked. You can tell everything is made with care and love. The service was just as great; everyone was super friendly and made me feel like family from the moment I walked in. It's one of those places you can't wait to come back to. Highly recommend! read more

Bucci Ristorante - Linguini Pescadore - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Great good, great setting, good wine selection. Went on a Tuesday. Good service. Would recommend for a couple.

If you have allergies be sure to double and triple check. I clearly ordered both of my dishes without dairy and am very allergic and they had to take both my dishes back because they disregarded the dairy allergy. Glad I double checked I would be one sick girl right now. read more

As soon as you walk in your treated excellent, to watching the Head Chef cook very professionally. As I was under dressed, but was placing a carry out, this place is Top Notched. I got two servings of the Quail, tasted Great. I would really recommend this place. read more

I've visited this restaurant more times than I can count, but after last night, I'm officially done. The food has always been mediocre--nothing remarkable--but the real issue is the wait staff. With the exception of Gina, the level of rudeness from the servers is unlike anything I've encountered elsewhere as a paying customer. For example, my daughter-in-law once asked a waiter (not Louis--though he's no gem either) how one of the specials had been received by other diners. His reply? "I don't have a report to share with you." Completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Louis is only marginally better, and the other female server (again, not Gina) is just as unpleasant. After enduring another lukewarm meal and the same dismissive attitude from staff, I've decided enough is enough. It's clear this behavior is tolerated--if not modeled--by management. Save your money and skip the aggravation. There are far better places to dine. read more

Building is very non de script with no signage. Ambiance inside is small inviting dining area with large sitting bar with view of open kitchen. Wait staff was lacking. Very intrusive a few times bringing dishes and setting them up in front of us while interrupting us as eating bread brought. As for the food it was mediocre at best. There are much better Italian restaurants in area. We ordered the Artichoke appetizer which was very good. Lightly breaded in egg batter with a piccata sauce was something I would recommend. For entrees: I ordered Linguine Pescadore (seafood pasta) which came with a decent amount of mussels and some meaty scallops. The red sauce served with it was bland lacking much to add to the flavor of the seafood. My date ordered the Mediterranean Salmon which was supposed to have a basalmic glaze but lacked much, if any, flavor from it. The salmon itself was cooked well with a nice crispy skin but the bed of veggies it was served on lacked much flavor. Overall, would not recommend when other much better restaurants (ex:Salvatore Scallopine) are within less than a mile of this place. read more

Calamari is amazing! Can't wait for our entree's! Outstanding! Delizioso Ottimo. Gustoso Ottimo HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! Very quaint. #bucci_ristorante_ #grossepointewoods read more

Bucci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Food was excellent! Fresh Fish, artichoke appetizer and spicy linguine, all delicious !!Service by Dominic was exceptional. We will be back very soon. read more

I chose this place for a date night as it has great reviews. But, after going, I just don't get the hype about it. The service was great from the servers and staff. The food was decent, not super flavorful and nothing I'd rush back to experience. read more

Bucci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

You can drive right by this place, if you don't slow down and look for it. Italian cuisine at its finest, however , sit at the counter if you have a chance. My husband and I went for a late dinner and the food was cooked perfectly. I had the chicken Bella, and he ordered the lamb chop. read more

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Found the restaurant to be rather small. I brought several friends to dinner there. It felt like we were invisible, waiters were concentrating on other tables, our table seemed unimportant to the wait staff. Got a feeling of being a stranger in a private club. Was it our skin color? Never, ever again!! read more

Another perfect dinner with excellent service! Happy Mother's Day! We had the octopus and artichoke apps with bistecca and lamb chops. Both were excellent! read more

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I been coming here over the years and the food is very consistent and good. But this is a message directly to management/ owner. Guys, your portions have shrunk significantly over the years. Based on value, I honestly can't say I would be back... the shrimp Casablanca for example, angel hair pasta is so cheap, why are you giving so little for an expensive entree? Your entree is literally the size of an app.. 3 people ordered it out of our party of 6 and everyone made the same comment. We all felt very slighted and it was actually embarrassing because we recommended this establishment so highly. If you're going to serve many of these entrees like the chicken Bella À la cart, then you need to really send a portion of chicken and not a joke size.. or at least include a starch.. Our server was great. Only complaint is that she didn't come around the table so guests had to shout across the table from the other end for their order. In tough times the last thing you want your clients to feel is cheated.. I'm leaving you a 3 star based on your portion sizes and value. Would have been a perfect 5 stars had you just been a bit more generous. read more

Bucci Ristorante - Herbed bread (7 dollars) - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

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The food and wine were excellent, and the service was great! It's a bit pricey for the neighborhood, but I would definitely go there again.

I have to be here for the holiday season because it's really expensive but the food is worth it. The elegance of the food and the ambiance is really calm and relaxing,and the business is small so it can be hard to get a table so I suggest making a reservation and the service is satisfactory overall come to this business. read more

My first visit here. I can't believe this place has been here for years and I've never been! Although I do live 45 minutes away, but my friend in the neighborhood took me and I will go back! Excellent service, food and nice ambiance. I had the linguine pescadore. The best! Also shared the artichoke tosca. That was wonderful. I want to go back and try other things. The menu has a wide variety of Italian dishes. Not your typical menu. read more

Bucci Ristorante - Shared my Artichoke Tosca. Wish I didn't. It was excellent! - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe, Michigan

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Our second time here for dinner last night. It's a cozy environment much like the local neighborhood gathering place for dinner. The food was much better than last time . I would give the food a 4 star. Scallops fettuccine was great. Salmon also very good but over cooked a bit. Both worth ordering again. I would give the waiter service a 1 star. Waiter was deplorable. He was rude and obnoxious the moment he first approached our table. His customer service skills are non existent . Never a smile and insulting attitude back at us when we asked a question. He did not give us his name when he first came to our table and never did. The only way we can identify him is he told us he's Turkish when we asked where he is from to get him to smile. We tipped him because we are decent people. Wine list-- Everything we asked for was not available. Food was a bit slow arriving at our table. We may go back but would ask for a different server. read more

Originally called Maxine's, this restaurant has been one of Grosse Pointe's best for years. There's nothing comparable in the area. The food is exceptional, and the staff is professional. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. It is a bit pricey but it has always been worth it. read more

Bucci is a locals spot, but they are so kind and welcoming to all! Was there for a holiday gathering The staff was fantastic and the fare even better . Wine list was extensive and drinks were generous Was a tru family experience with a worldly menu ! Highly recommend Bucci for an afternoon cocktail or an family dinner You won't find any better! As always..... don't walk but run to Bucci!!! You will be happy!! Was at Bucci Dec 28 party of 16 read more

I loved this place so much. Everything about it. You smell the delicious food as soon as you walked inside. I sat at the bar. Which gave me the whole experience. They made everything in front of me. I'll be back asap read more

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Fabulous food! Enjoy a relaxing meal. You will want to savor each course, they won't rush you! The fish selection is amazing. I also recommend their chicken bella. read more

They really know how to make delicious Sea Scallops but paying $40 for 3 scallops and a spoonful of veggies is kind of ridiculous. I had to wait over an hour to get my order and couldn't even place my order until "after 7:30pm" whatever time that is. Thankfully they called when my order was done and I only live a few minutes away. Not the best experience and not very good on pricing for 3 scallops. It's not the chefs fault. The scallops tasted delicious. I wished there were maybe 2 more. read more

I have to say Bucci's is our favorite Italian restaurant! The staff there is so personable and the open bar cooking concept is fantastic. You can sit in a dining room or at the bar. We love sitting at the bar and meeting new people. It's fun to interact with staff. It's like being at a party. Everything there is exceptional and fresh. The Veal Romano is my all time favorite. Honestly, I love everything about Bucci's. read more

I was a bit shocked! First saw the wine prices by the bottle and it had me a bit worried. I guess I'm in for an expensive meal. Then came the menu.... The bread is awesome!!!! I'm not a bread eater and I think I had 4 pieces. Really good. I had the linguine with seafood. Outstanding and maybe $20+? Baked feta was also outstanding. A small diamond in GP. read more

Food, excellent. Waitstaff excellent. Nice place!!! We really enjoyed sitting at the bar overseeing the kitchen. Nice wines (even though you don't know the label for the house-by-the-glass). It is now high on our list. read more

It's just ok as there are much better Italian restaurants . The Italian Sub was very good and priced fairly .

What a wonderful restaurant! Its so inconspicuous on Mack. We ventured to Bucci and we were delighted. We had an artichoke appetizer which I could have doubled and had as a main meal. It was so delicious. I have veal Romano and my husband had a veal chop. Both were so delicious. We ate all of both since they were outstanding. My husband said there was only one things wrong with the menu......He said every item sounded amazing and he had a hard time choosing. (LOL). Bucci's is lovely inside. We just went for dinner, but one could take a special person and wow them on a date. Our service was impeccable too. I highly recommend Bucci's read more

Came for dinner with some friends who are regular customers. The staff knew our friends well and greeted them warmly. Our waitress was attentive and was did a good job. My rigatoni Bolognese was fine, but a bit salty. While we did not sit at the bar, it looks like a fun location as you can watch the staff cook your dinner. read more

This spot is amazing ... incredible service, incredible food and great wine. I got a pasta dish that had chickpeas in it and it was one of the best dishes I've ever had. read more

It had been a few years since we'd been to Bucci and decided to order take-out. I ordered the bolognese with the egg linguini. It was terrible, and I can make a much better ragu. First: you can't substitute pork belly with salt, second, you need pork and beef, possibly veal; third: I know they're not using borolo, and most importantly where is the soffrito? NOT worth what we paid for it. I grant you, the pasta itself was good, and the lady who took our order was polite considering they sounded busy. We will never be going back there. read more

Thanks Unbelievably poor service. We were served a glass of wine that was half sediment. Not exaggerating. We waited to discuss it with our server, but he disappeared for 15 minutes. We asked another server about it, and he was smug and condescending, asserting we knew nothing about red wine. Then he walked over to a guest eating by himself and began mocking us for our lack of knowledge of wine. It was surreal. I couldn't believe what was happening. Then the customer started mocking us for our poor knowledge of wine. I have been drinking red wine for 30 years. Never have I been served a glass of wine that was half sediment; never have I been publicly shamed for simply asking a question at a restaurant. Additionally, though this seems minor in comparison to the treatment we received, the salmon tasted like it had just been overboiled and dropped on a plate. Flavorless and a cuisine disappointment. read more

Staff was friendly, ingredients are fresh however I ordered the seafood pasta and would not recommend. Maybe an off night, but when the entree arrived the calm shells were spread open around the perimeter of the bowl (I assumed for decoration and the clams would be mixed in with pasta) but no the smallest little clams were inside each shell the size of a pea. Very disappointed considering the price asked for "seafood" pasta. read more

I think there are too many glamorous reviews for this place. It's far overpriced for what they serve. Seasoning. I should. It have to salt my food to taste it at this price point. I will say what I usually say. Detroit area restaurants need to go to Chicago and New York to learn about fine dining quality. That said, I have not had bad service at Bucci. That goes a long way for me. read more

I've had the pleasure of eating at Bucci's a few times before this review. Every time was an excellent experience. The atmosphere is very welcoming and authentic. You walk in and you see the chefs cooking right in the open. Very cool! We ordered one dish off the menu and one of the specials. The Veal Romana was excellent. Very flavorful and tender, the Scallop Risotto was very good, a bit salty but still very good. I definitely recommend coming here for the experience and the great tasting food! read more

Just something to think about. we attended Bucca because we like the food. We were very specific telling the waitress that we wanted to split the luncheon Chicken Parmesan and the side we wanted was the Broccoli. I then asked, is the cup of soup only 3.00 more and she replied yes. so I ordered 2. So the bill should have been 6.00 for the soup and 15.99 for the chicken. when the bill arrived it was $62.00 and change . I reminded the waitress of what I ordered and she showed her manager He came to the table and said we never have lunch specials on the weekend. After much debate he said he would take care of it. But when he returned. he discounted the chicken but then charged us full price for broccoli at 15.00 Won't be back ever! Poor management and a waitress who obviously doesn't listen to her customers! read more