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Our Story

Originally opened in 1994 as a rustic antique store on NoHo's cobblestoned Bond Street, il Buco is today one of the most beloved restaurants in New York City. As pioneers on Bond Street, independent filmmaker Donna Lennard and her then partner, Alberto Avalle, invited their antique customers to join them for their midday "pranzo" before procuring a wine and beer license and creating an eclectic mediterranean menu—part Italian, part Spanish, part invention—dedicated to sourcing the greatest prime ingredients both locally and in Avalle's native Italy.

Menu

The il Buco culinary philosophy is firmly rooted in the Italian tradition of seasonality and the integrity of all ingredients. Our cuisine is inspired by mother Italy as well as the Iberian Peninsula. We spend an enormous amount of time sourcing ingredients and derive great pleasure in working with our producers to bring the best product to your table. What we can't find locally we source in Italy through a network of family and friends developed over the course of our lifetime.

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Vino

Wine Spectator honored il Buco's wine list with the "Award of Excellence" several times and also named it "one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world." il Buco's Wine Cellar is the creation of Roberto Paris, a childhood friend of Alberto Avalle's from the small town of Foligno, Umbria and an integral part of the il Buco family for more than 20 years. He draws on his knowledge of history, language, travel and people to introduce customers to new discoveries and imaginative pairings. The selection of over 400 wines is dedicated to small lesser-known producers of artisan wines that are expressions of the soils and cultures that produce them, most notably Sagrantino di Montefalco, which are available from various producers in numerous vintages. In addition, we feature wines from some of the world's most renowned wineries.

Our Chef


Alex Napolitano joins il Buco as Culinary Director of il Buco Family and acting Executive Chef of il Buco. Over the past eight years, Alex has worked shoulder to shoulder with farmers and local producers in the Hudson Valley, leading culinary programs at Scribner's Lodge, Inness and The Maker Hotel. Earlier, he established himself in NYC cooking with Missy Robbins and Hillary Sterling at A Voce and Paul Liebrandt at The Elm, and later Charlie Bird before becoming Executive Chef at Rubirosa. His greatest inspiration came from formative time spent in MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Italy.

Working closely with Donna Lennard, Alex will help guide il Buco's next chapter, across the restaurants, the bakery and commissary program, and all new ventures ahead. His approach, rooted in a love for Italy and the Mediterranean basin with a passion for the integrity of ingredients and their seasonality, Alex’s philosophy is an extension of Donna’s own, established more than three decades ago on Bond Street.

Hours & Location

MONDAY
Dinner: 5pm - 10pm
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
Lunch: 12pm - 3:30pm
Aperitivo: 3:30pm - 5pm
Dinner: 5pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday
Lunch: 12pm - 3:30pm
Aperitivo: 3:30pm - 5pm
Dinner: 5pm - 11pm
SUNDAY
Lunch: 12pm - 3:30pm
Aperitivo: 3:30pm - 5pm
Dinner: 5pm - 10pm
PRESS
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please email press@ilbuco.com

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