Il Buco Ristorante

D Stevens

This Italian restaurant situated in Downtown Barrie was one I have wanted to review for a while. Recently, after many unanswered phone calls, I finally got through and reserved a table for a Friday night. I was told we had to be finished by a certain hour as the table was booked after us. When I arrived I was greeted and offered a table without asking if I had a reservation. The restaurant had many empty tables. The restaurant decor also looked quite dated. Wine bottles lined almost every knee wall in the restaurant. The waiter that served us was polite, knowledgeable and efficient. I opted for the special that night of Lamb Shank. The service began with some bread and a hummus dip. Definitely out of place for an Italian restaurant. The lamb Shank was a good portion and excellent. The Seafood pasta was good, but not a s good as a rival restaurant in the downtown core. When it came time for desert the waiter said the tiramisu was good as, to paraphrase his words, this was an ITALIAN restaurant. Sadly the tiramisu was awful and I could not finish its. It was served in a GLASS like a ice cream sundae which I imagine was the idea of the same person who thought hummus would go well in and Italian restaurant. The other desserts of a raspberry truffle was as good as anything I could get in a supermarket. Worth a try as is other Italian restaurants in the area. If they are sear sing the lamb shank, go for it. In fact it was one of the best I have had and would recommend they make it a staple on the menu as that would be the only reason I would go back.

Sachie Sharma

Great food, ambiance and view of the water. Had the Enrico's famous garlic (very rich and creamy) and the house special: creamy risotto in a bisque - also delicious. My partner had the Veal Contadina. Veggies were a little undercooked, meat cooked well and the sauce was tasty but not unique. Recommend if you're visiting Barrie.

Jasmine

My go to place for my birthday. I have been driving out of the city to come to this little restaurant every year for the garlic starter. It just taste so good and I have never had anything like this. The food is excellent and the servers are amazing. I will definitely recommend this location to everyone.