4025 Mac Donald St, Ph (604) 730 6988

Andrey Durbach and Chris Stewart of Parkside restaurant are excited to bring you “La buca”, an Italian inspired neighborhood restaurant. We serve classically grounded cooking that features local ingredients. Highly regarded chef-owner Andrey Durbach's food is widely acclaimed for its intense flavours and mindful execution, and reflects his philosophy of good cooking being about simple things done well.

DINE ITALIA 2007

APPETIZER

"zuppa di ceci"

chickpea soup with crisp sausage, olive oil and parmesan

or

"Insalata di pomodori,rucola e gorgonzola"

salad of tomatoes, arugula, gogonzola and grilled onions

"calamari fritti con patate e salsa verde

fried calamari with warm potatoes and green herbs sauce

CHOICE OF ONE ENTRÉE`:

 " tortelloni di pollo"

handmade chicken tortelloni with mushroom puree and sage butter

or

"spaghetti integrali con zucchini e ricotta"

whole-wheat spaghetti with zucchini, basil, ricotta, sundries tomato

or

"fusili all' amatriciana"

corkscrew macaroni with pancetta, tomato, onions, sweet and hot peppers

CHOICE OF SECOND COURSE:

"osso buco di manzo"

beef shank cooked slowly in tomato, wine and herbs

"merluzzo all' acquapazza"

roast fillet of cod with clams and "crazy water"

"anatra all' arancia"

duck with warm orange vinaigrette, smoked speck, Umbrian lentils

DESSERT CHOICES:

"tiramisu"

espresso, mascarpone and ladyfinger biscuits

"panna cotta"

vanilla cream pudding with seasonal fruit

"torta di mele"

caramelized apple

Price $40

Taxes and gratuities not included