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    4.4 (56 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Burrata
    Lauryl B.

    Very cute interior. Drinks were alright. I got the dirty job and limoncello spritz. Service was friendly. Burrata appetizer with the mortadella was fine, but the mortadella could've been served different than just large slabs on the bottom on the plate. Caesar was good, but nothing special. My chicken parm was HUGE. The breading was crisp and remained that way even after reheating at home, but overall it was lacking seasoning and depth of flavor.

    Makenna S.

    Okay, CUTE! Classy! Romantic! We visited La Buca on a Sunday as a group of 5. We did have a reservation and I 100% recommend having one before going. Our group did "family style" with the Italian dishes trying a range of food from the bread service, Gnocchi, Chicken Parmesan, Pesto Moradella, and a couple of other dishes. We were very impressed with almost everything (we felt the chicken parm was bland comparatively). Everything felt fresh and authentic while having a twist to make it special to La Buca. The restaurant was decorated so nicely, giving it a romantic ambiance and the general vibe was quiet and intimate. It is not a big space (!!) but we didn't feel crowded and it wasn't loud. I can't even express how friendly and inviting the wait staff was. We loved Will, he really took our experience to the highest level. A perfect addition to the Paseo!

    4-top in small dining room.
    William Y.

    After reading a feature article announcing La Bucca in The Oklahoman we made reservations for dinner last Thursday evening. The venue is somewhat small, quite pleasing, and intimate, with a cool vibe. It has a nice bar. We started with a bottle of Primocolle Chianti Classico and La Bucca Baratta which is shaved mortadella, truffle burrata, castelvetrano olives, pistachio, basil oil. It was quite nice. I selected Lasagna Florentine; spinich lasagna rolls for my entree. The presentation was lovely. The flavor profile was uninspired. Jan ordered Chicken Parmajean. I took a taste and thought it was excellent. We were seated in a small dining room that can be arranged for 10. During our dinner there was a 4-top occupied and our 2-top. It's cozy, and unfortunately the four top was into belly laughing. The restrauant was packed and the overall noise levels was high. Our server was very good.

    Ceaser salad
    Ivy B.

    Went here for a birthday dinner with a large party at 9:30 on a Friday. We sat outside on the patio and the service was quick, helpful, and also paced well. Our food came out quick and hot and was some of the best pasta I have had in OKC.

    Caesar salad
    Krystle K.

    What an amazing addition to Paseo! Inside is charming and very nice. Our waiter Bob was very attentive and a delight to have. Food was superb. I unknowingly ordered a dish with pork and I don't eat pork so they graciously make me a new dish with none. There are AMAZING $35 meal deals that include a salad, entree, AND tiramisu! I could not believe what an amazing deal it was and it was a lot of wonderful food! I did not get a picture of the tiramisu because after it was made table side we dived into it!

    Chris B.

    Love the ambiance and the servers are top notch. The wine pours are very generous. I thought the food was in the good not great category which is why I gave it four stars.

    Tim T.

    Amazing Italian restaurant with a super classy and suave interior atmosphere and exceptional service (especially from Logan and the bartenders, who even prepared me a special drink). The lemon chicken fettuccine was delicious with just a hint of lemon, and the meatballs had a spicy kick to them (I was told Nonna's recipe). The frittele (or first thing on the appetizer menu) was great and the spicy orange blossom honey was awesome. All their mocktails were excellent, including the aperol and lavender spritz, plus their unsweet iced tea is very good. Finally, if you order their tiramisu (their only dessert), they prepare it live in front of you! Highly recommended and just three weeks old - I saw one Google/Yelp reviews proclaims proclaim it as the best Italian restaurant in OKC and the GM mentioned they are trying to nab that title.

    Fettuccine Limone with shrimp
    Greg R.

    One of my favorite places of the year, definitely recommend. Everything was fantastic. Service was great places. Really cozy his nice and I can't wait to go back For the fettuccine limone.

    Short rib manicotti
    Kyle E.

    Amazing ambiance, service, drinks and food. Dessert was incredible too. I recommend 10 out of 10.

    Tiramisu
    Starla L.

    Once a month, my girlfriends and I do a girls night out, and we always try somewhere new. OKC food scene has really been giving us so many choices lately, and for this Friday we decided on La Buca. It was absolutely worth it. First, shout out to our waiter, Bob. He took great care of us. From the moment we sat down, and his service made the whole experience even better. We started with the lavender cocktail and the white Negroni Spritz . They were good though, not the most memorable part of the meal. The food, however, was excellent and easily stole the show. We ordered the Polpette to the start, and it was such a good pick. We also shared the Panzanella salad. For our main dishes, we had the fillet surf and turf special cooked, medium rare, the Lasagna Florentine, and Gnocchi Nonna with grilled chicken. Every dish was flavorful, and the steak was cooked perfectly. We finished with the tiramisu, and it was so delicious. We were literally fighting over the last bite. La Buca gave us a great girls night out with delicious food and wonderful service. We will definitely go back.

    Interior (bar area)

    The food is really great. This was the first time I have tried Tuscan-style Italian cuisine and it was very delightful. Personally, I absolutely loved the pesto and would love to try the Lemon Chicken Fettuccine next time I am there. It's the perfect small place that really makes you feel at home and cozy. Small enough to where you feel the intimacy but not too small where you feel super crowded. The service is different and unlike anywhere I have been. The servers are all very different characters and have a good knowledge of the menu which was very helpful when asking for recommendations.

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    Lauren was lovely, accommodating, and knowledgeable of the menu! Listen to her advice and get the branzino

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    Amazing food and service! We went for a birthday dinner and they were very kind and treated us to dessert.

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