succulent appetizers, wonderful atmosphere, rare ingredients
Friday, June 23, 2006
I've read the reviews and after my dinner my dinner there two nights ago, I can safely assure any weary diners that Il Buco is tops in Manhattan. I laugh when I read good reviews about typical italian fare and here is this gem a restaurant with amazing olive oils, succulent quail and fish, and perfect desserts taking a beating? Il Buco is classy and perhaps the menu is intimidating for someone who is expecting lasagna at an italian restaurant. Il Buco is not just Italian, it's mediterranean. The chef at the moment leaves a hint of citrous in each dish, uses exotic rices, and doesn't overwhelm any dish. I'll e back to try more as I wasn't able to get past a handful of appetizers and Dessert with wine pairings. The tart was rhubarb.. WOW. The Pana Cotta.. PERFECT.. Don't sleep on this. It doesn't have to try, it's just better than anyone around.