2. Bar Buca

Sister restaurant Buca has long been one of Toronto’s go-to for authentic modern Italian fare, and the smaller restaurant Bar Buca just off of King Street West on Portland brings the same Italian vibes with small bites and delish cocktails. Plus it also happens to have a sweet little patio space. It may be small (so snagging a coveted spot on a hot summer night is key), but worth the wait for their small bites (cicchetti) of smoked meats, sardines, crostini and their stuffed focaccia (schiacciata) while sipping on a signature cocktail.

Where to Find:
75 Portland Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2M9
buca.ca

– Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington