A well-known name in modern Italian dining, is making waves with its latest addition.
Known for its traditional dishes by the diverse regions of Italy,  at this new location, Buca aims to blend the best elements of its original King Street and Yorkville establishments while adding some exciting new twists.
The spacious venue located in Vaughan, boasts a roomy main dining area with 110 seats, a lounge and a lavish outdoor patio.
Heading the culinary team is executive chef Jorge Fiestas, a 12-year Buca veteran, with senior sous chef Matthew Asturi offering his expertise and passion for Italian cuisine.
“We are thrilled to bring Buca’s modern Italian dining experience to Vaughan,” says Peter Tsebelis, managing director, King Street Food Company. “Our team has poured their heart and soul into every aspect of this new location,
from the carefully curated menu to the service and design. We can’t wait to welcome guests and share our passion for Italian cuisine.”
The menu features standout dishes such as branzino crudo, prepared tableside; polenta with tender braised meats; and Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a 40 oz. AAA beef porterhouse aged for 45 days, served with caper agliata and salamoia bolognese.
Handcrafted pastas steal the show such as maccheroncini di Campofilone, which boasts fresh angel hair pasta, Nova
Scotia lobster, brodo di mare, St. Brigid’s butter and lobster bottarga. If you’re a pizza lover, innovative options like calamari con cipolle await, featuring grilled squid, fior di latte, cipollini onion, artichoke, peperoncino and parsley.
And for an utterly indulgent treat, don’t miss the funghi pizza, adorned with mascarpone, Gorgonzola, seasonal mushrooms and marjoram.
Buca at Vaughan is located at 898 Portage Parkway and offers complimentary valet parking.
