Buccelli's in Lancaster

Met with good friends from around the UK and we all agreed, this was the best Italian food we have had outside of Italy! Lovely staff (Emma, take a bow!). And the Frascati wasn't bad either ;-)

My wife and I stopped off there before seeing a show at the Grand Theatre, which it is very convenient for. The atmosphere was very nice. It has the feel of a deli rather than a restaurant. The service was prompt and unobtrusive. The food was excellent. There was a range of starters, we saw a range come out of the kitchen and they all looked delicious. The pizzas were of great quality. I can thoroughly recommend the place.

Having fallen on this little gem, my husband and I will definitely be returning the food, service, etc. superb 👌

Put us at a table next to the toilet and a coat rack..food was good , as were the drinks

Delicious family meal! Brought our son back to Lancaster Uni and after having a meal here at Christmas, we decided to book in again for our return. Delicious food, 3 x seafood pasta which was out of this world. We all said it was the best pasta we had ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back for a 3rd time!

We were there very early, 5:20 pre theatre and it was as youd expect, quite quiet. The service was great and the he food was lovely. Don't forget to order a side with your main ( if not a pasta/risotto dish) as it needs it. We had lemon sole on wilted spinach with capers and seafood pasta. Both were delicious.

Nothing to do with Italian proper food (I am Italian). They don’t have any pizzas, just unsalted and uncooked 4inch pinza from £12!!! The Carbonara is an insult to the Italians and it costs £18!!! The taste has no taste. The only positive thing was the service and ricotta cannolo. That’s it.

Menu could have more variety but I understand quality over quantity, had the carnivora pizza and must say it's the best italian style pizza I've had so far. Had the tiramisu after which didn't disappoint either.

Superb food and friendly relaxed service. Such a refreshing change from the usual run-of-the-mill high street Italian. Wish I lived closer!

Delicious & friendly waiting staff. Delicious pizza… Mushroom pizza was really nice…

I travelled with a group of friends to Lancaster and we chose Buccelli’s as it seemed to offer something for everyone. They were so attentive and polite we couldn’t fault them, even down to the chef checking that a meal met with special dietary requirements. We had an amazing evening and would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone Thank you

I spent Saturday evening in this gorgeous restaurant in the middle of Lancaster as part of a group of 10 women. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming, friendly or helpful. We had one member of the group who had a dairy intolerance, and the chef even popped out to double check with her about what she was able to eat. The atmosphere was so relaxed and it really felt like a traditional family restaurant. Finally the food.... well, all I can say, is that it's probably good for my waistline that I no longer live locally! The food was amazing - and very good value. I honestly can't recommend Buccelli's highly enough!

I visited recently and had to seafood pasta which came with five mussels. Three had sand in. When I pointed this out to the waiter he brought the chef out who stated that the mussels were sourced locally and underwent 24hours of cleaning and they had never had a complaint previously. I was made to feel as if I was fussing over nothing but at £21 for the dish I did expect the mussels to be edible. I have frequently cooked mussels at home and have never had issues with sand in the mussels. Of course no one else in our party had sand in theirs! I will not return- there was no particular sincere apology or no recompense. Shame because the rest of the dish was beautiful.

My husband and I stopped in for a Saturday lunch with our newborn and 1.5 year old daughters and had a fabulous experience all around. Staff were quick to put a table together for us on the patio, including a high chair, and were extremely in tune with us through the whole meal. They left one menu on the table for our daughter to thumb through while we waited for delicious bruschetta and pinsa. They brought a small plastic cup she was thrilled to use by herself. The food was amazing, and the hospitality made the experience absolutely special. We will be back!

It's always good when I go great coffee, great staff, great food

The best Italian restaurant in the UK, hands down. My husband & I stopped in Lancaster on our way up to the Scottish Highlands, just for the purpose of eating here again. The food is impeccable & truly authentic. To start we had the bolognese arancini ball, which was just delicious. The pièce de résistance though was the carbonara. Made true to a genuine Roman recipe, simply eggs, pecorino, guanciale & pepper. High quality ingredients & the best carbonara you will ever have (we had it for the first time last summer & have been thinking about it ever since). For dessert we had the panettone bread & butter pudding, & the cannolo siciliano. It was the perfect end to a perfect meal. The service was incredible. We thanked the owner, Bruno & the very talented chef personally. We will definitely be back again!

Been many times and absolutely love it! The pasta and sandwiches have always been superb. Service has been generally great with some amazing members of staff providing a lovely and welcoming atmosphere. A bit expensive but understandable. Would recommend as its miles above any other Italian restaurant in Lancaster.

Brilliant!! Service amazing, food amazing, caters for allergies and my vegan partner. Ooo, wine was great too! Defo come back.

Absolutely lovely food and catered for 2yr old with us really well. The food.was prompt, very well presented and super tasty. They also were patient whilst food was ordered in pigeon Italian. 100% recommended

Amazing friendly service every time! Coffee and canolis superb

Called on the off chance I'd get a table. I was left speechless by the quality and taste of the food. Absolutely outstanding. Food all made fresh on site, staff and service perfect. Best Italian I've ever tasted. Nothing else has ever come close.

Fantastic food here and equally good service. Highly recommended.

I've been here a couple of times now on my trips back to Lancaster and it's been fantastic. I've only been in for lunch, having the panini's, coffee and wine so far but the flavour from them is lovely. Proper Italian meats and Gorgonzola. They clearly are using very good ingredients. On top of that the service was excellent.

Delicious authentic Italian food. The pizza in particular was very good. Very attentive staff. Great selection of wine.

We have dined at this fine establishment this evening, the pizzas were delicious and the was a very large variety of them. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was friendly inviting and warm best food I ever placed on my tongue.

First time at Buccellis this weekend and it was amazing ! The atmosphere was perfect and relaxed , food was fabulous and the staff were fantastic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food was delicious. The carbonara was cooked following an authentic recipe. Downside was the pizza being served on a wooden chopping board that was far too small for the pizza it was serving. This made it difficult to cut as it was overhanging. Perhaps an actual plate would’ve worked better. Unfortunately it was really chilly inside with only one electric heater for the whole café. This spoilt our visit as neither of us could seem to get warm. Will return during the summer months when hopefully it’s warmer.

Absolutely stunning little restaurant, atmosphere was lovely and the servers were lovely. Food was absolutely divine, we had both specials for the starters and the pasta for main was so flavourful. All around lovely experience for a date night!

The service was incredible, the food was so authentic and everything about the restaurant was so unique, we would recommend to anyone, the cannolis were especially amazing!! James was friendly and well spoken, highly recommend going here and we will be visiting again!

Everything was amazing, the staff were very attentive and helped us to make our decisions, allowing us to eat the perfect amount of food.

Went to celebtate my partners birthday in Lancaster and booked to stay overnight in a hotel close by and thought Buccellis would be a good choice for a nice romantic meal. Inital thoughts were that the atmosphere was cold and we when we were directed to our table it was very small and the table was wobbly. The menu did not offer Garlic bread but we adapated and asked for Plenty of garlic on a £11 plain pizza as a starter which they agreed to however charged an extra £1 for the garlic! We also ordered 2 pasta dishes which the waiter warned us how that carbonara was cooked is a roman traditional way which sounded nice but when this arrived it was cold. When we told him it was cold he explained this is how the Romans carbonara is cooked. I advised had I been told it would be served cold i would have chosen something else. When the bill arrived we explained we were very dissatisfied and would not be paying a pound for garlic on the £11 pizza and also due to having our special night ruined we were prepared to pay for our drinks and the 1 main course my partner had however they declined this and they pretended to call the police ! Never in my life had i been so upset then we were told us we would have to pay for everything including the cold carbonara that was returned uneaten. Absolutely awful. evening ruined which was meant to be a special night away and they not once offered a heartfelt aplogy...

Me and my partner went for a date night, overall we weren't disappointed but I felt there were areas that could defo be improved. Firstly when we entered it was noticeably cold, in fact the whole evening I never took my coat off. Secondly the price of the food for what you get was bit shocking. We paid £8 for a slice of bread with some tomatoes on it, and I paid an extra £2 for some mozzarella and got a few pieces not even proper slices. The mains were the best part, we both enjoyed out meals but I would just mention that the carbonara could of done with some more bacon, think I counted around 8 pieces. The food is nice but if you are going to charge those sort of prices I expect more.

Always excellent service and food here. Our favourite place in town for a special night out. Thanks again.

Hard to believe we're not in Italy ... Best lasagna ever!

Always try to come here to celebrate special occasions.Amazing food and customer service. Recommend here to all of my friends and family.

Lovely food great atmosphere James is a great host!! 💗

Food was lovely staff was friendly great experience will definitely come back

Lovely staff and yummy cannolis

A very lovely meal. Great staff, delicious food. Our waitress Emma was attentive and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend :)

Celebrated my 24th birthday by myself by dining at Buccelli’s. Today, there is a special menu which is the seabass. Starting with the cider, this apple cider has a mellow flavor, not too bitter, not too sweet. Our main course, the seabass, smaller than I expect, nothing special about this dish. Served al cartoccio means that the food is wrapped in foil or wrapping paper. Very salty fish, seems like they spilled salt on the fish. Unacceptable dish! I asked for tap water after that. I also ordered the carbonara because I don’t want to judge this restaurant solely by their special (If the seabass was good, I wouldn’t order the carbonara). The carbonara is also too salty for me, but still in a limit. I think the cheese is too much and it did’t melt enough. Tiramisu is ok. Price: £53 Date: 2 November 2023 Returning? No Try it? No

Super little place and excellent food, if a little expensive. Staff were super friendly and service great.

Friday evening birthday celebration for 6 people. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food served to us by the friendly staff in a very relaxed atmosphere. Best Carbonara I have ever had. Will certainly go again when next visiting Lancaster.

Great food, service and atmosphere.

Food was nice, service was amazing but as previously posted, sparsely served. We did order sides and a starter, but this place would only fill a small stomach or someone not hungry. No, I am not obese or an idiot before the owner replies with some snarky comment. In fact if you check my reviews I've eaten in Naples and Pompei. This place serves small portions, fact. Edit: and there's the snotty reply...

Really good food and the best coffee

I don’t get to visit often but it’s always fantastic all around when I do!

Food and staff are amazing, been a few times now, and it's always 100%

Visited with a friend at 6pm yesterday, and was quite disappointed with the whole experience. The Service The staff were polite, but seemed to have forgotten about us for 10-15 minutes. Considering that we'd been seated outside (and not being a particularly warm night) you'd think that we'd take a little bit more precedence. After calling someone over, they took our Drinks and Food order together. The Food The Bruschetta wasn't very good, and inconsistent in flavour. The bread was way over toasted, and felt like I was almost cutting my my mouth on the edges of the sourdough because of how tough the crust was. After some time our food came, which looked, if I'm being perfectly honest, just 'okay'? I chose the Arrabiata, with added Nduja Sausage. There wasn't alot of effort put in to the presentation of the dish at all, not even a small piece of Basil on top to make it look nice, but honestly, looked like something I could quickly cook up on my lunch break. The pasta itself was missing that 'something' - I wouldn't say it was all that fresh tasting either, nor al dente. The tomato sauce itself was quite tasty. Portioning, really really lacked - I wish I took a photo of the food to show you how small the little bowls we were given, consisting of mostly sauce. It's okay saying "this is homemade, family recipe, love and care for ingredients yadda yadda", if the pasta isn't really that fresh itself. My friend commented that their Carbonara's Spaghetti appeared more like Noodles, whilst also being quite small in portioning. 3-4 scoops and it was practically gone! Considering you're an independent business, RIGHT across the road from a Bella Italia, I expected a bit more effort for a £20 dish. I won't be coming back next time we're in Lancaster.

absolutely wonderful food, and the best pasta outside of italy! we truly loved it!

Delicious food, polite service and very helpful for my food allergies

The food was fairly tasty however the pork fillet was a bit overcooked and dry for my liking. I do wish we had a forewarning about the portion sizes though, we had just finished climbing so we're particularly hungry and had to grab another meal on the way home. The dish in the picture was £21 with no sides so we expected a bit more. If I wasn't a chef I'd say oh well it's fillet but I know that pork fillet is extremely cheap in comparison to beef. My friend got the carbonara which had next to no pancetta/guanciale in it although it did look to be cooked well, classic Italian style with just egg yolks and parmesan (no cream). This was also a really small dish and when you're not full after eating something this dairy heavy and rich then you know its under portioned. The service was very good, our waiter whom I assume is the owner was very polite and obviously cared about his customers.

Had a fantastic meal to celebrate our daughter’s graduation. Every plate was delicious, the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. Truly fantastic meal

Great solo lunch at Buccellis - food fantastic- staff so friendly and kind

Verrrrry nice pizzas, great service and atmosphere. Was recommended to us and it didn't disappoint.

Love this place, always try to visit when we visit Lancaster, lovely food and excellent coffee, authentic Italian food and drink.. Staff very friendly and helpful.. Worth a visit if your in Lancaster...

This is only the second time we have been here and it definitely will not be our last. VERY small issue with something I should have looked into prior to our booking but the Service was TOP NOTCH thank you Bonnie and Bruno! the food was AMAZING the atmosphere was vibrant yet comfortable. I would DEFINITELY recommend! Certainly helped top make a special night VERY special! Thank you! Hopefully see you all again really soon.

Good food lovely environment also the service was good

Very friendly and helpful staff. Food ok but unfortunately quite expensive for the quality.

Amazing food and service! It was our first time here, although it had been on our radar for a while due to all the great reviews we’d seen. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and made us feel very welcome. Their use of quality Italian ingredients, meant the food was truly delicious. We didn’t have room for dessert, so we took home some treats from the deli counter. They were also delicious too. We can’t wait to come back. 😊

Lovely place, pizzas were delicious and the service was great! Definitely recommend

I've been visiting Buccelli's since it opened and it is by far the most delicious, authentic Italian eaterie in Lancaster. Bruno and his team are phenomenal and take incredible pride in every dish on the menu. The wines are delicious and pair beautifully with the food, the staff are courteous and well informed, and nothing is ever too much trouble. You'll never want to eat anywhere else, I promise.

Lunch for 3, firstly the staff were absolutely lovely, polite and helpful. The brushetta funghi was beautiful, carbonara was authentic and the inferno pizza was well made and cooked and came with the promised heat . A very pleasant lunch, un rushed and tasty. Please don't let your taste buds down by going to the Bella italia across the street it is world's apart and far superior in buccellis.

We've been here today on our holiday with 4 adults and 2 kids, It was amazing to see how my 3yo enjoyed her pizza. Absolutely fantastic. My order got lost in translation, but not a problem as it got rectified by the happy male manager. (Hes amazing)The families enjoyed their meals and the little store front of wine and italian goods on the wall. Nice and cosy, I even rate the cooking better than when I go to Italy. Keep up the good work guys!

Best Italian I’ve had in England. Great service and great food. Went for a birthday meal with a group of 7 and everyone loved the food. Our waiter was amazing and looked after us all night.

Best iv had for simple authentic Italian food and drinks. Staff really friendly and happy. Also a little deli with italian produce for what ever you like 👍

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Buccelli's with some business guests, and I have to say, it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The food was the highlight of the evening - every dish was cooked to perfection, with top-quality ingredients and exquisite flavors. I was lucky enough to try the panettone pudding, which was simply perfect. My guests were equally impressed with the food, and many of them commented that it was the best Italian cuisine they have ever had in the UK. Bruno and Buccelli’s team, especially Ben, clearly take pride in their work, and it shows in every aspect of the dining experience. If you're looking for top-quality Italian cuisine and exceptional service, look no where else. Grazie mille!

Amazing!! Food was authentic, delicious and fresh. Great service with lovely and friendly staffs. Will definitely return again

Everyone was so friendly and the food is amazing!

Excellent. Really excellent and authentic tasting. Prices are high but it is a small business in 2023.

A Christmas's meal for our family of 5. Excellent food. Attentive, but not overbearing staff. A great meal and evening thank you!!

Absolutely overrated and overpriced. Cocktails are made with cheap substitutes. Pasta is tasteless and not prepared to standard. Coffee is below mediocre. Service is long and unwelcoming. Do not recommend

Absolutely love this place 1 of our favourites

Delicious food and very friendly staff.

Fantastic Italian food, great attentive service, excellent food. I'll definitely be coming back.

Brilliant small business in Lancaster, the owner Bruno is brilliant along with his Chef, writing creative modern dishes of classic Italian cooking.

Absolutely lovely place, pizza eas to die for and my partner loved his handmade pasta, will definitely be going again.

Absolutely amazing food, great attentive service and a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommended.

This place is an absolute gem in Lancaster the service is just perfect they know how to treat you , we booked an evening table , the food was just perfect , I will definitely be back

Came for a quick lunch, stayed for the atmosphere and food. Me and my girlfriend loved each minute in here, too the point of sinking Italian shots over desserts well into our days schedule. I couldn’t compliment the staff more as they were exceptionally pleasant to be around.

Forgot to review when we came a few months back, but the food was amazing! The atmosphere is lovely and it’s so nice to find somewhere with pasta made fresh! My pasta was incredible - can’t wait to come back!!

Very enjoyable. Small but comfortable restaurant. They were busy when we went but 3 of us squeezed onto a table for 2 and it was fine. Menu is different to many Italians and doesn't do the standard dishes one might expect. This makes it interesting. Food was really good. Pasta and Tuscan Sausage and Pasta with gorgonzola and courgette all very tasty. Gives the impression of being authentic. First visit but will go back.

Lovely food, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Really recommended this restaurant!

Absolutely fantastic food and lovely atmosphere. Best Italian food I've ever had.

The best Italian food I have ever eaten the awards they have won they truly deserve. Keep up the good work Greg and Pauline

The best food my husband and I have had in Lancaster. The food was delicious and the owner of the restaurant was lovely and very friendly. I could not fault a single thing and we will definitely be back!

Unfortunately I've had to overate this review with a one star (if a zero star was possible I would have scored it that). Buccelli's was dead when we walked in on a Saturday evening which is always the first red flag. Food was tasteless and the portion size; WOW, I needed a magnifying glass just to see it. If this is what Italian cafe dining is all about then I definitely won't be paying a visit to Italy any time soon. Pasta dish was miniscule and bland for the price charged and apparently Al Dante and authentic is an excuse for bad cooking. Save your taste buds and visit Bella italia over the road. Terrible!

To be honest dint even want to give a one star. The food was not at all tasty, it was completely bland. The portions were horribly small. We went there to have some good italian food but were so disappointed that we had to leave and look for another Italian restaurant. Lol!! Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Edit after the owners comment: we did went to bella italia, as we wanted to have better quality and some tasty italian food. It is sad to see that a customers feedback is not taken well. Also the only funny thing is the quality of food you guys serving

Good people, good service, good food. Reasonably priced.

My husband and I have eaten at Buccelli's many times and so he decided there was no better place in Lancaster to hold a surprise 60th birthday celebration for me with family and my closest friends. I later found out that Bruno the owner, had been very accommodating in organising a menu with my husband, with a choice of great options, that were pre-ordered. The food, wine and service on the evening were fantastic and helped to create an atmosphere that reminded us of times we have spent in Rome, where a meal is an integral part of a celebration. I was delighted with my surprise celebration especially when I realised where I was going and our guests, several of whom had not visited Buccelli's before, were very impressed with the quality of the food and the range of specialist wines available. I want to say a very personal thank you to Bruno for all his help in the secret planning of the evening and to his amazing team of Ben, Bonnie, Jake and Theo for making it a night to remember! For all of you who have never been to Buccelli's, you don't know what you are missing. It's a little piece of Rome in the centre of Lancaster. Whether you go in for lunch, dinner or just a coffee and cannoli, you won't be disappointed!

Beautiful food, wonderful staff - a must try 😋

Pleased with the starters - delicious. However, we waited for our (2) mains for 2 hours. Apparently, the stove broke and they were trying to fix it. Of course that would be fine if somebody told us that was the case, but nobody told us. We could have ordered something else or decided to leave as the wait was going to be long. The mains themselves were average so I cannot give a pleasant rating even despite a nice atmosphere and starters.

Fantastic food and wonderfully friendly service. A really lovely evening.

The man serving us was very polite with fresh pasta made on the premises

Genuine Italian food, relaxing atmosphere and friendly service.

Excellent food, great size portions, delicious and perfectly cooked. Staff very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Can't recommend Buccelli's highly enough.

Great food and a smiling service, thank you!

Wonderful first visit! Made very welcome, typical tradtional Italian warm welcome in the city with tradional Italian cuisine given a fabulous modern twist! Definitely not your average high street pizza and pasta joint!! The cannolo are manna from heaven! Can't wait to go back, ill need to ho to the deli just to buy more cannoli!

What an absolute pleasure to go to this restaurant. I went with a party of 15 to this place to celebrate. We did pre order and the food was all incredible. I don't think there was food left on any plate. The manager was amazing with us, he even let out a good tune to some Italian music. Many of the party are fans of spice and we got a bottle of home made chilli sauce made by one of the chef's, it had a good kick to it🌶️! Thanks for a great evening!

Lovely authentic Italian. The truffle creme pasta was delicious, pizza and quatro fromagi lovely. Dessert quite good. Attentive staff (the guy but not the waitress), very cosy and homey atmosphere. Portions a bit small to our liking. Will definitely visit again!

Good service, Friendly staff and good food.