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What to order at Buca Yorkville
- Must order
- A handmade pasta and a wood-fired Roman-style pizza.
- Signature dishes
- Handmade pasta, Roman-style pizzas, Seafood
- Editor tip
- Sister to Buca King West. Reservations on OpenTable; the courtyard entry on Yorkville Avenue.
Signature dishes: Handmade pasta, Roman-style pizzas, Seafood
Must order: A handmade pasta and a wood-fired Roman-style pizza.
Tip: Sister to Buca King West. Reservations on OpenTable; the courtyard entry on Yorkville Avenue.
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