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Crafted in-house every day with quality ingredients and traditional technique.
Our Story
Little Buca is a family-run Italian restaurant founded by Stephania & Steve Raia. What began as a private supper club for friends and family has grown into a beloved neighborhood dining spot. With just 11 tables, we serve authentic Italian cuisine with fresh pasta, handmade mozzarella, and recipes rooted in Sicilian tradition.
Crafted in-house every day with quality ingredients and traditional technique.
Bring your favorite bottle and pair it with authentic Italian dishes.
Seasonal menus inspired by classic flavors and modern execution.
Warm lighting, attentive service, and a dining room made for conversation.
A selection of our most loved dishes, crafted with authentic Italian ingredients and bold Sicilian flavor.
prosciutto slices around the plate, Burrata cheese in the center, Arugula, Pomegranate seeds, Balsamic glaze drizzle, Olive oil and herbs
Thinly sliced octopus with olive oil, lemon, herbs, and fresh arugula.
Fresh clams topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon, and herbs, baked until golden.
Fresh pasta with littleneck clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and herbs.
Oven-baked ricotta served with fried zucchini, mushrooms, and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Thinly sliced prosciutto with fresh citrus, shaved fennel, herbs, and olive oil.
Tender whole artichokes served with olive oil, herbs, shaved Parmigiano, and toasted nuts.
Breaded organic chicken topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Since 2022
Combining Stephania's husbands Sicilian culinary heritage with Stephania’s passion for hospitality, their intimate dinners quickly became a neighborhood favorite. Today, the tradition continues—welcoming guests as part of the Little Buca family.
Chef Joe Conti
Raised in Greenwich Village with family restaurants in Sicily and Rome, Joe Conti trained in high-end NYC Italian kitchen before Opening his own Downtown Jazz Club
