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Il Buco Ristorante
The A1 Autostrada was the first Italian motorway that connected Milan with Naples via Bologna, Florence and Rome and notably reflects Danilo Terribili's concept of serving classic Italian dishes from all regions. A1 Cucina Italiana introduces urban Los Angeles to the full range of flavors found all over Italy. The cuisine is simple and rustic with a few unusual, although authentically Italian ingredients to add a contemporary and somewhat unexpected spin.
Chef Fredy Escobar is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients resulting in lively, flavorful food. The pizzas are roman style. Thin crust with ingredients like Swiss chard, Calabrian hot peppers, mozzarella di bufala, guanciale, artichokes, prosciutto and home made Italian sausage.
Equally a neighborhood and destination eatery, A1 intends to be both.
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Chef Fredy Escobar is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients resulting in lively, flavorful food. The pizzas are roman style. Thin crust with ingredients like Swiss chard, Calabrian hot peppers, mozzarella di bufala, guanciale, artichokes, prosciutto and home made Italian sausage.
Equally a neighborhood and destination eatery, A1 intends to be both.
39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(15)
- good for groups(7)
- notable wine list(7)
- romantic(6)
- special occasion(6)
Il Buco Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Gem on the Corner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch or dinner, this casual-with-class ristorante will accommodate your dining wishes.
Two rooms, each with a lovely ambiance, plus an upstairs room for private parties, make Il Buco available for almost any occasion.
Two rooms, each with a lovely ambiance, plus an upstairs room for private parties, make Il Buco available for almost any occasion.
The staff and service personnel are gracious, give personal attention as if you are the only occupant, and the food and presentation... ahhhhhhh!
Once you come, you'll be a repeat customer."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good meeting spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Perfect place to meet if you're coming from Santa Monica and meeting a friend who lives to the east. Easy street parking, really good food (one of the few places in LA where you can find carcioffi!) and very quiet -- easy to have a conversation."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic menu, reasonably-priced,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Authentic menu, reasonably-priced, nice ambiance."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really, really like this place.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really, really like this place. Has a nice look to it and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Food was also outstanding - highly recommend their pizza. They definitely do not rush you with anything, which is nice. Definitely one of our regular favorite spots."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Congenial host, excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Congenial host, excellent wait staff, good food ,moderate prices."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are at Il Buco about twice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are at Il Buco about twice a month. The staff is amazing, the food is consistently great (especially for the price point). It is Drago quality in a warmly accessible venue. The wine list is consistent and accessible and matches very well with the menu. After a brief change to A-1, we are thrilled that that Il Buco is back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food -- creative salads
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food -- creative salads (tad heavy on pre-mixed dressing); excellent calamari, lamb (3 thick-cut chops, cooked to med-rare order), and veal; good ravioli and veggie pasta. Wine selection seemed a bit random, but we had a medium priced Dolcetto D'alba, which was fruity and flavorful. Our waitress was an aspiring actress, attentive and helpful and the maitre d' was a non-Italian man (an El Salvadoran) with dreams of owning his own restaurant one day! All in all, not a blow-your-socks-off experience, but certainly an enjoyable meal in a quiet setting."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The server was extremely attentive, always checking to see if we were happy with everything. The food was excellent. The dorade was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. The asparagus soup was light and delicious. The panda cotta was great. No complaints."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quiet enough to have business
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quiet enough to have business meetings in a casual, yet classy setting. Love this restaurant!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite neighborhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants in term of food, service, staff, ambiance, comfort. A true neighborhood gem."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent pastas served in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent pastas served in generous (almost too generous) portions. Recently redone interior makes the space brighter and friendly. One of our favorite Italian restaurants."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
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Review 12 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Since we live close this Is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Since we live close this Is now our jump in and grab a bite place. With this said , you could relax drink. A few glasses of wine(great variety) and order slowly and enjoy. The food is outstanding and fresh. Starting with the hot home made bread and olive oil. Just enjoy and relax.parking is interesting but tons of street parking around the corner"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Their BACK!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We terribly missed you Il Bucco and we are so so glad that our beloved Il Bucco is BACK!!!!
All of our old menu favorites and staff welcomed us and we have already been back twice!!!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our group of 5 people really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our group of 5 people really enjoyed the food and service at Il Buco. The noise level was very low so it was easy to talk with a larger group. Service was spectacular. Food was really, really good."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner at Il Buco is always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dinner at Il Buco is always something special, above the ordinary. We always leave feeling happier than when we arrived."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Il Buco Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was adequate: loupe
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was adequate: loupe de mer was bland and almost tasteless, lasagna was quite good though. Service was attentive by all involved. The biggest downer was the lack of energy in the restaurant...the room looked old, the decor tired, the other patrons were, well, 'mature'. We were fed, but didn't have fun. We probably won't return."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Buco Ristorante
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate