Buca Buca Italian Restaurant: Modern Italian Dining Experience with a European Sensibility

Housed on Craig Road, Buca Buca Italian Restaurant is a unique spot where traditional Italian cuisine receives a contemporary reinterpretation. Formerly known as Milano Pizzeria & Wine, this vibrant eatery has undergone a remarkable transformation and is also the sister brand of the renowned Pasta Bar. This chic restaurant boasts a menu teeming with delectable handmade pasta, old-school tableside service, and modern spins on classic Italian dishes.

Buca Buca's interior is an ode to elegance, bathed in soft candlelight that creates an intimate and inviting atmosphere. The alfresco Aperol Spritz Garden offers a beautiful, open-air dining experience, and it's not just human friendly - it's pet-friendly too! For a more intimate dining experience, cosy up in one of the booths, a perfect space for quiet conversations.

Signature Dishes

Chicken Francaise “New York Style”

The Chicken Francaise is an Italian classic given a New York-style twist. Delight in tender chicken breast, lightly coated in an airy egg batter and cooked to golden perfection, served with a tangy sauce made with zesty lemon, aromatic white wine, and rich butter.

Pappardelle with Sunday Beef Cheek Sugo

Pasta lovers are in for a treat with the Pappardelle with Sunday Beef Cheek Sugo. Slow-cooked beef cheeks lend a rich depth to this house specialty, beautifully complemented by the al dente pappardelle.

Signature Grandma Pie

Indulge in Buca Buca's Signature Sicilian Grandma Pie, a testament to the restaurant's Neo-Neapolitan sourdough pizza expertise, a heritage inherited from Milano Pizza and Wine. This labor-intensive pie is crafted with a 24-hour naturally fermented sourdough dough and fired in a specially built stone oven. Expect a light, airy, and 'honeycombed' crumb center and a sturdy base topped with the swankiest of toppings.

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Aside from the delectable menu, Buca Buca's hidden gem lies in its wine list, featuring organic and biodynamic wines from Italy's finest vineyards. Perfectly paired with either their artisanal pizza or homemade pasta, a glass of their selected wine elevates your dining experience.

Estimated Cost

Whether you're dropping by for a weekday set lunch, a weekend brunch, or dinner, Buca Buca Italian Restaurant offers a range of options to suit your preferences. From Wednesdays to Fridays, indulge in a 2-course set lunch for just $28++, or opt for the 3-course menu at $34++. Weekend brunch is a lavish affair with limitless rounds of neo-neapolitan pizza by the slice and servings of handmade pastas for $50++. For a more spirited meal, add free-flow wines, spirits and beer for $58++ per person. If you prefer to dine a la carte, expect the main dishes to cost around $30-40.

Store Address

10 Craig Road 089670

Operational Hours

Monday - Tuesday 6pm-10pm

Wednesday - Sunday Lunch: 12pm-3pm

Wednesday - Sunday Dinner: 6pm-10pm