If you love wine, you'll love Il Buco: The East Village Mediterranean staple restaurant that looks like an antique shop at first glance. Here, the mood is fun and inviting with communal tables and a seasonal menu that changes daily. But the wine - best selling bottles line the wooden barn-like walls up to the arching ceilings practically outfitting this entire restaurant in yes, wine is the main event. And there's no better place to share it. Il Buco is ideal for a birthday dinner or for reconnecting with foodie friends who love signature dishes like honey-glazed venison and octopus carpaccio sprinkled with capers and parsley. Although they're not served everyday, the crowds flocking to Il Buco's front door suggest that this restaurant is always a good time with a guaranteed great meal (and glass of wine) to wit.
