Il Buco In Sorrento

Il Buco is the most beautiful restaurant there is!

Exceptional experience chef was amazing. Presentation was over. The top service was lovely. The atmosphere was beautiful. The hotel itself where the restaurant resides is amazing take your time to go early and enjoy the environment.

This is one of a kind experience for me as I have been skeptical about the fact that these Michelin star restaurants sometimes are overrated for the price and food. However, I have read reviews about the 3 Michelin star restaurants in Sorrento and we ended up picking this one. It’s not overrated at all. It was a wonderful experience. As every bite was delicious; you could taste the difference between the dish presented to you by someone who just slapped the ingredients together or someone who took the time to perfect every bite including the sauce or a fragrant garnish on top of your fish. The pictures told a story. So, if you’re in Sorrento and want to have an authentic experience in a Michelin star restaurant, pick IL Buco. Only one drawback-I just wished the customers next table would dial down a knot of their excitement. It’s cozy in the dining area so you hear the conversation whether you like to hear or not. And they’re all very happy to share theirs after a few glasses of delicious Campania wine.

I chose this restaurant for a special occasion. I’ve been to several Michelin Star restaurants and have always had a fabulous experience. I’m sad to share that this restaurant fell a bit flat for me. Upon placing our order to get the grand tasting of 10 options the chef asked us what we wanted…. Isn’t the point for the chef to present us with a culinary experience of his best meals? We were thrown off by the question and eventually he offered to pick a selection of both sea and land options that felt a little random. When food was presented they told us what it was but gave no direction on how to eat it as I’ve had at every other Michelin Star restaurant I’ve been to. My empty mocktail glass sat on the table for 3 courses before my partner asked them to remove it, we had many breadcrumbs on our table that were not removed, though we saw them remove them from the table beside us. We had several servers, which was fine but they were not particularly friendly until after we pointed out the drink glass and the fact that the utensils they provided were not suitable for cutting some cooked onion on our plates. This was a tricky review for me as I could see the chef was passionate and many of the meals presented were wonderful but it just didn’t feel on par with the other Michelin Star restaurants I’ve visited. Overall, I would not go back to this restaurant based on our experience and the price.

Michelin star restaurant so has a high bar and it did not disappoint. Extensive wine list, impeccable service, and steller dishes. Amuse bouche to start, great bread basket, appetizers were on point and main dishes were very flavorful and surprisingly not overly petite. Small dessert tray and lemoncello shots to end the night. They have several different dining options and we were recommended the patio which is BEAUTIFUL. However, we were seated at the end of the patio and did not know it is also a public walkway. We had people walking past us looking at us and our food throughout the night which was a little awkward and tiring. If you sit outside, make sure to not get seated on the end by the corner.

From the moment we stepped in, the host welcomed us with such warmth; I instantly felt at home. Then came Chef Pepe kind, humble, and full of heart. He said, “Tell me what you feel like eating ; even if it’s not on the menu, I’ll make it for you.” It wasn’t just dinner; it was pure emotion. I felt like a child again; sitting in my grandfather’s kitchen; surrounded by love, comfort, and the scent of something wonderful being made just for me. Each plate was a masterpiece; crafted with passion, precision, and soul. Every flavor told a story, every bite carried warmth. The waiter’s kindness completed the experience; it felt like family, gathered around the table after years apart. Il Buco isn’t just a restaurant; it’s home, heart, and passion served on a plate, a place where food becomes art, and emotion becomes flavor.

Put simply, the greatest restaurant experience me and my wife have had in our lives. Every dish, delicious beyond our wildest dreams. Every thing we could have asked for, they went above and beyond. From strange / fussy food requests to something special for our honeymoon, the team made us feel so loved and special. We were lost for words and overjoyed. Big thanks to Jessica, and of course all our waiters. You rock!

A fabulous location, tucked away down a cute cobbled street you enter into the restaurant and are seated in a spacious cellar that feels light, bright and airy. We opted for a tasting menu and every course was divine. The attention to detail is impeccable, with some items looking like art, but not loosing any flavour for it! Service was faultless, staff are super helpful and friendly. We went for a special birthday and our dessert course was served with a candle and a serenade of happy birthday! An absolute MUST visit if you find yourself in Sorrento!

Amazing tasting menu experience! Food was delicious! Would go back! We had 5 teens with us and they also enjoyed the food and mocktails.

A well deserved Michelin star We had the Raw fish 5/5 Seared octopus 5/5 Linguini 5/5 Tubetto 4/5 Beef cheek 4.5/5 Chateaubriand 5/5 Expensive but not expensive For a Michelin star good prices But expensive compared to a normal restaurant