With so many Michelin star choices in Cortona we chose this as our last meal in Cortona. You walk into an old cozy intimate space and are greeted by all the smiling servers. My husband and I got the chefs menu. Each dish was delicious. Pasta, meat, and veggies; we got it all. The platings were big and not what I expected from usual Michelin places! Two big servings of fresh pasta! By the meat plate I was actually too full to finish. The pistachio drizzle over panna cotta was one of the best desserts we had in our whole Italy trip. Never had it before and it was a perfect ending. Great staff. Our kids had plenty of choices of food as well. Staff very patient with them. Amazing last dinner read more

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Fantastico!!! Everything was delicious. We were walking through the beautiful streets of Cortona when we came across La Bucaccia. Once we saw they had Michelin star we had to check them out. The restaurant itself is not that big but the flavor of the food sure is. Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a gals night out or couples. I wish we would had more time to dine there again. I highly recommend dinning here if staying in Cortona. We had the handmade raviolis, rosemary fries, pork, steak and tiramisu. The fries were so delicious we ordered a second batch. The steak and pork were cooked perfectly- both juicy not dry and packed with flavor. I loved how we were treated. Service was top notch . Loved the attention of detail throughout the dinner- the way the food was presented, to the nice dinner napkins and how we were offered grappa after dinner. Pictures do not do it justice. read more

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We had the opportunity to eat at La Bucaccia twice during our week in Cortona: once for lunch and then for dinner. Both times we had a well-executed meal with high quality food. The pasta is homemade, as the menu proudly states, and it's delicious. I had the farfalle with wild boar once, and the chestnut pasta the second time. Both were delicious, though if I had to pick one it would be the chestnut, just because you don't find that everywhere. The secondi were also delicious--I had the roe deer the first time and the braised beef cheeks the second time. Both times we had the cantucci with vin santo for dessert. I'm sure the other desserts are great, but they do a lovely job with the cantucci where they warm it up as a whole piece, then slice it at the table in front of you. Delicious, warm, and absolutely no reason to dip it in the vin santo as it's warm and not dry. Service was pleasant--the owner tirelessly works the room with good humor, and his staff is friendly. The room is traditional Italian and adds to the ambiance. Definitely worth making a reservation for here if you're in Cortona. read more

La Bucaccia - Chestnut pasta - Tuscan Near Me - Cortona, Arkansas

Beautiful restaurant with great service and updates traditional Tuscan cuisine. We enjoyed the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. Food was great. Wine just ok. They could do better there. Probably would just order a bottle next time. read more

One of the best dining experiences. The food and wine were excellent, but even better than that was the owner and the overall vibe. We went there for my husband's birthday and it turned out that 4 out of the 6 tables had a birthday too! They played an instrumental happy birthday over the sound system for each table throughout the night as they brought out an individual dessert with a candle. Then the owner proceeds to make a whole production out of it! He sat in my seat and tugged on my husbands ears and had us kiss and take photos - it was amazing. And he did that for everyone! Just such a wonderful experience with truly excellent food. Can't recommend enough. read more

Enjoyed an impromptu dining experience at La Bucaccia while spending an evening walking around Cortona. Proprietor welcomed us (luckily) without a reservation though the restaurant was quite full! The restaurant itself is packed in two cozy rooms in a medieval wine cellar setting and two outdoor tables. Service is very attentive with good order recommendations by the waiters. We ordered a quartet of vegetable flan, the porchetta, two pici pasta dishes and the boar stew. Hard to pick a favorite as they were all very tasty. My dish, the porchetta was very good, it was dry aged and well seasoned. When combining a slice of the pork with the crispy skin, a perfect bite of meat! We also had three desserts, sorbet, chocolate lava cake, and Italian biscuits. All were very good. Would recommend this charming restaurant, I see now you can make reservations on their website. read more

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Our VRBO landlord made the recommendation for Dinner at Ristorante La Bucaccia da Romano in Cortona and it was a HUGE SUCCESS. We had such a good time. The food was amazing. And, Romano (the owner) was charming and kept saying "I Love You " as he passed by our table. He offered us Grappa as we were leaving which we accepted. Probably not our favorite but it was a memorable experience. read more

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We walked back down to the piazza for one of the best dinners from Cortona. Allyson ordered a glass of Prosecco and I had a wine glass full of Coca-Cola. Lol. We started off with this incredible eggplant Parmesan that was to die for! Almost as good as my uncle Danny's recipe! The outside edge of the plate had a Syrah reduction, incredible with the eggplant, but it wasn't even needed. Next my wild pork filet with a red vinsanto wine reduction, prunes, and apples was mouth watering and delicious. I had to eat it slowly to enjoy it as long as possible. The potato side was perfectly seasoned. Allyson had ravioli made from chestnut flour with porcini mushrooms and white beans. Then on to 2 amazing desserts: Capula and Tiramisu! First the Capula...it had a chocolate coating with white chocolate mousse and a red berry filling. This was so delicious. The Tiramisu 10 times better than any tiramisu I've ever tasted. The Italian lady fingers were crisp. The pastry cream was so smooth and tasty. They topped it off with a fine chocolate and coffee powder which was perfectly balanced to make sure neither of them over powered the cream. No alcohol at all. This was absolutely the best way to end this incredible dinner. read more

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This place was such a wonderful surprise find when we decided to head to Cortona for a half day. The food was amazing and the staff was hilarious. I forget the gentlemen who was assisting us but he had the best stories, sense of humor and customer service. We felt like true locals. The atmosphere was gorgeous and really took us back in time. We had wild boar here and it was incredible. Would love to revisit one day! read more

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From beginning to end this was an amazing meal. The roasted vegetables and potatoes were amazing as appetizers. I had the beef cheeks and my wife had the gnocchi with beet and pistachio and they were both fire! I'm not a big desert guy and I think tiramisu is way overrated but not here, it was so light and fresh and not soaking wet. The wine list was reasonable and offered many great selection. We settled on a local Syrah which was so bright and lively. The service was prompt and friendly. The owner and one other server handled the full restaurant with patience and kindness. Amazingly experience. read more

Amazing atmosphere from start to finish! Staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable-food was pure Tuscan goodness-flavors pure and fresh! We were wowed! Had the local cut of beef which was utterly flavorful and tasty. The pici pasta with asparagus and the summer salad with fennel and apples. The wine selection is ample and so delish! A definite unique dining experience! read more

Unbelievably good food, service, and ambience. My wife and I were completely spoiled by the staff and the food was perfectly prepared and presented. read more

Owner is too rude and food no good Meat was raw and hard Pasta had no taste We liked only the tiramisu read more

Oh my goodness! Delicious food, excellent service, a beautiful day to eat outside and WINE...... oh yes, the wine! Fresh pasta with truffles, steak and asparagus from the oven and WINE..... oh yes, red wine! And dessert.... I think I've eaten cantucci and drank vin santo with ALMOST every daytime meal since arriving, but that will come to a screeching halt SOON..... read more

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Wow, wow, wow. If had one place for my last meal/experience this would be it! Nestled on a small street on Cortona, Italy this restaurant hits all the marks from ambiance, service, friendliness, great menu and an excellent wine selection. For our meal we started with the Beef Carpaccio with Pecorino Romano cheese and it was outstanding! For dinner we had the small ravioli with need and truffle as well as the Filet o Beef with Sangiovese sauce. Both were excellent. For wine we had the Cortona Sangiovese and the Cortona Syrah. We ended up buying a few bottles to take home. The staff was excellent and friendly and the owner could not have been nicer even offering us some grappa at the end read more

With so much good pici and ragu everywhere we didnt think one place would stand out but this place did. We had some amazing pasta in Tuscany and ate pasta pretty much everyday at good places but this place is the one that I still talk about and remember. I cant speak to the other dishes but the classic pici with wild boar ragu here was one of the best things I've ever eaten. read more

La Bucaccia - Tuscan Near Me - Cortona, Arkansas

We were 6 people and none liked the food, pasta had no taste, tomahawk was raw, I would not recommend this place

Pros: Great food. White truffle tagliolini was a highlight. Prime location in Cortona. Attractive rustic Tuscan feel. Cons: Not recommended for romantic dinners or couples celebrating special occasions. I made a reservation weeks in advance and mentioned that this was a special birthday dinner for my wife. When we arrived, they sat us at one of the least desirable tables in the restaurant - less than 6 inches from another table. It was so tight that there wasn't even room for us to sit across from each other, so my wife had to sit at the side of the table, awkwardly facing the couple next to us in a quiet room. The restaurant was less than half full at that time, so I asked if we could be moved to another table to let the couple next to us have a little more space. They refused and said "all the other tables are reserved". For who, I wonder? Couples celebrating occasions more special than ours? Couples who booked even further in advance? It's worth mentioning that at least one of the better tables remained empty for the entire duration of our 2 hour dinner. If you are just looking for good food and don't care about anything else, you'll probably enjoy this place. Unfortunately, though, we won't be going back. read more

We weren't sure whether or not to follow the recommendation of concierge at our hotel for la Bucaccia, but we are so glad we did. It is tucked away on a charming little side street of Cortona, in one of the cozy stone buildings with ancient charm. For starters, I had a cheese flan topped with porcini mushrooms, which melts in your mouth. My husband had tasty little pillow pastas with a truffle topping. Our main dishes were also delicious. Very romantic place. read more

La Bucaccia - Flan with porcini - Tuscan Near Me - Cortona, Arkansas

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This place is a gem! Just lovely overall with a very friendly staff. I can't get their gnocchi dish out of my mind! The best I've had so far! The gnocchi were so fluffy, felt like I was eating clouds. :) It's the Roasted Beet Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Pistachios. My mouth is watering as I am writing this just thinking about it. I wish I was living closer to this place! read more

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Excellent tuscan food in a charming setting. I base my rating on the taste of their food, which ranged from very good to excellent. All of the pastas are home made and cooked to a perfect al dente. I will definitely return. read more

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La Bucaccia is definitely a must-visit if you are anywhere near the city of Cortona. First off, the city is nestled in the mountainside so the views are amazing but, walking through the cobblestone city is a wonderful experience in itself. We came across La Bucaccia during our last night in Cortona as we were walking through the town. Since it was our last night in Italy so we wanted to have an amazing dining experience one last time. We never expected to be welcomed by the owner who was one of the nicest people I'd ever met in my life. The waiting list was long but he poured us a glass of wine and said he would seat us as soon as possible in the outdoor seating (best views). Once we were seated, he recommended the best two dishes on the menu to pair with our wine. We started with the mushrooms which were drizzled in olive oil and came with a side sauce that was delicious. Our main course was the beef cheek and the Senese Pork. The pictures alone do not do the courses justice. The beef was so tender I could cut it with my fork and the pork was so full of flavor that we were eating it off the bone. The food and the experience were a pleasant end to an already amazing trip to Italy. I can't wait to go back to the city of Cortona just to eat at La Bucaccia again. read more

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We dined here by chance while staying in Cortona, and it turned out to be one of our best dinner experiences on our whole trip! One evening we had no dinner reservation, so we decided to stroll the streets and see what we could find for dinner. We happened upon La Bucaccia, where we were eagerly greeted by Romano. We had a short wait, but enjoyed a glass of prosecco and "the best salami you'll ever taste in your life" (according to Romano--and he wasn't lying) while we waited. We were quickly seated, where Ana greeted us and helped to steer us through the menu. We had a beautiful and tasty Tuscan antipasto board to start with. Then a really yummy truffle ravioli. We finally tried the Florentine bistecca and it was delicious! The food was fantastic and I would definitely eat there again. But the best part of the evening was the atmosphere. Romano was so welcoming, and continued to stop by the table throughout the evening, whenever he wasn't dancing to the Italian music playing! We are still talking about what a fun evening it was. Thank you, Romano! we hope to visit again one day! read more

Passing by .. stop for lunch Cozi place Good reception I had a stinchetti (shank of pork) It was pretty good I suggest local wine read more

Great place! The owner was excited to see us and greeted us like we where old friends. I explained to him that I am vegan (not and easy thing to accommodate in Tuscany). After some teasing, all in good fun, the owner came up with a wonderful vegan meal for me including appetizer, pasta, many many sides, and dessert! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Cortona! Great ambiance, food and wine list! Plus, The owners are charming too. Whether dining as a couple or a group, you can't go wrong here ... Delicious! read more

My hotel told me this was their favorite restaurant in Cortona and I can see how they earned their Michelin stars after my wife and I had dinner here one night during our honeymoon. The ambiance was great and the menu looked so good that we asked the owner as he was taking our order to just bring us two entrees, a pasta, and an appetizer of his choice for us to split. His response was "Absolutely - You will Remember Me Forever". The food was incredible (especially a steak tartar appetizer) and we will remember him and this experience. While it was a little bit pricier than some other nearby restaurants it was very affordable for a Michelin star restaurant. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

I had the spicy pici (recommended by one of the waiters) and it was amazing!!! I loved it! I would definitely come to this restaurant again to have this dish again. Also, I would recommend sitting inside because the outside sitting area had a lot of flies and the staff members are usually in the restaurant. According to an Italian tourist, the prices are more expensive compared to what he was used to. The price worked for me! It's definitely great food for an affordable price (as someone who is from New York), but if you are on a budget, I would go to one of the other restaurants. read more

The best meal I've had (so far) in Tuscany. It's situated in a rustic wine cellar setting where the wines of Cortona are displayed. The owner, Mr. Romano is quite a character and was very helpful. He gave everyone a little appetizer and then afterwards some homemade grappa. Everything is fresh, and the food didn't disappoint. Prices are reasonable. I had a first and second course, wine, dessert (tiramisu which was made within the past 2 hours) and an espresso for about 34 euros. At 1.10 dollar per euro , not a bad deal. That was for lunch, but I was there til 3:30 so I didn't eat dinner that day. Well worth it. read more

La Bucaccia - Tuscan Near Me - Cortona, Arkansas

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An already gorgeous interior, the lighting, the holiday spirit and the understated touch of roses and red accents transformed this restaurant into a magical setting for a splendid meal and memorable evening for our one night in Cortona. Disregard any negative reviews you may read about the owner. Someone must be confused, as the owner we encountered was not only knowledgeable, warm, and welcoming, he also was humble, very kind and not in the least bit showy or "part of an act". Our meals were excellent as was the wine and the service was just right. read more

DO NOT GO.. The pasta was barely adequate. The meat course was COLD. As we began the evening the rude and self important waiter was pressuring us to buy the most expensive wines on the menu. He confused our order for sparkling water. How can you do that? The initial offering from the chef was so awful that it caused one guest to have digestion issues the whole evening. The male waiter criticized us for trying to speak Italian and to make his life easier. As the guest who became I.l after a taste of the chef's offering the waiter corrected his Italian as he requested a toilet! They presume on American tourists who do not know any better. The owner was very concerned about the two tables of Italians and not about us tourists. The entire staff was fascinated by the arrival of a new side of prosciutto ham and ignored the dining room. DO NOT GO. Arrogant servers. read more

We had the most amazing meal at this restaurant!!! First off our waitress was professional and delightful and the owner friendly. The atmosphere is authentic and elegant. I can not say enough about the Ravioli - the prifixe dinner is wonderful. It was a memorable meal, the best while we were in Cortona! read more

This popular Cortona restaurant may well be worthwhile if it is not busy, but tonight when the "congress" arrived (as we were told), we were treated rudely. We made a reservation through an Italian friend last evening for 8:30 for the two of us. We are in Italy celebrating our honeymoon. We arrived at 8:15 to confusion and were told repeatedly that our reservation was at 7:45. However, they seated us quickly and things went smoothly until the guy in charge started entertaining the other tables. He was very loud and repeatedly turned the music up very loudly and made loud jokes. He was an utter buffoon who was incredibly annoying. We could not hold a conversation. He was like a clown trying to make jokes for everyone. Once a crowd started forming waiting to get tables, the trouble started. They were all Italian. Although we do not speak Italian, we can tell when someone is making fun of us and he used the word, "American" before the crowd roared with laughter and many of them looked directly at us. He was openly ridiculing us in front of the groups of Italians waiting for tables to keep them amused and entertained. Aside from the rude behavior, the food was at best OK. Nothing to get excited about. I have been to Italy about 6 or so times for two weeks each time and eaten in many of the most renown places all over the country, so I do know what good Italian food and service are all about. This was what I would expect from some South Philly family restaurant where the local village idiot gets put in charge of things for the night. One serious technical fault of note. We had their multiple course "Michelin Dinner", but after each course they took the used knifes and forks from our plates and put them back on the table to be re-used. It is unbelievable that this place has any recognition from Michelin. read more

I was SO excited to go back to La Bucaccia after having had MANY a good meal here last year. He evening that my family and I went, they were stuffed full of tourists (admittedly, we are as well), but the kitchen was overwhelmed, and as a result the food was just OK. Now, I always give places and people chances for redemption, and I THINK this night was just "off". It tasted like the spinach was microwaved, and my sons pasta as well. But the carpaccio was divine! And he couple sitting next to us had a smelly dog sitting their laps. That is NOT ok. Will go back, and review again soon. Until then, three stars! read more

We have traveled all throughout Italy this trip. This restaurant was recommended by our resort Villa di Piazzano. We were not sure until we arrived. Excellent ham & steak. A local wine was recommended and was excellent. A must in Cortona. read more

Overpriced + Overhyped Food - solid 4/5 Service - very good 4.5/5 Only dishes I would re-order are the wild boar tartare and pici. #1 restaurant on tripadvisor w/ 2000+ reviews, surprising. Food was good, not amazing. Prices were very high compared to everywhere else Ive gone on this 10 day trip. The wild boar tartare was the highlight and came served on what I can only describe as a coke mirror. Never eaten raw pig before and I have eaten some crazy stuff. The primi was mixed - our pici was very very good. The beef stuffed small ravioli with truffle was forgettable though not terrible. Almost no taste of beef, even considering the less flavorful beef in europe compared to america. They should have been more generous with the truffle especially considering the price. I have gotten more generous toppings of truffle at much less expensive places. For secondi I cant remember what we got, which should be telling considering we were there 3 nights ago. I remember getting a grilled beef secondi that was good, but again I much prefer American beef. The dolci was nice. 3.5 stars if I could, but I cant so 3 stars. read more

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We stumbled on this quaint restaurant while walking the streets of Cortona. We did not have reservations so the owner asked us to wait 10 minutes and it was the best decision we made that day! He brought us drinks and salami while we waited and we drank and ate on the streets of Cortona. It was one of the best meals we had in Italy and the staff was very friendly! The chocolate souffle​ I have ever eaten! read more

After reading so many grat reviews i was eager to go. VERY BAD DECISION! Waiter started with an attitude, led me to an INCREDIBLY expensive wine, served bad food and even it was obvious that the meal was bad, handed us off to another server. Sent meals back uneaten. The owner offered us grappa, and gelato. Very nice offer, but we left hungry and disappointed. Do not think that Michelin stars will anyways guide you correctly. The are great restaurants in Cortona...BUT THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM! STAY AWAY, or be prepared up be surely disappointed and over charged! read more

We came here for lunch and everything we ordered was delicious. One of the best meals I've had in Italy this past week. It is a bit on the pricy side for this town however. read more

We have been here for lunch as well as dinner and can't wait to go back. Both times were fabulous... impeccable quality of food and execution, stellar service with personal attention from the owner who is very generous. Its nestled into a beautiful ancient building with a vintage olive oil press in the lobby which brings me to their homemade olive oil is one of the best I've ever had. Well done sir! read more