$$$$ • Italian • Port Douglas
Locals and tourists alike flock to Buccini Restaurant because of its delicious light Italian cuisine, and its welcoming, exuberant ambiance. Buccini injects the buzz of Rome's street-side restaurants into the tropical warmth of Port Douglas. The best fresh regional produce is used to create familiar and exotic Italian specialities, complemented by moderately priced Italian and southern hemisphere wines. Meals are served with style and zest well suited to Port Douglas's holiday setting.
Formerly known and loved as Bucci, this restaurant is the brainchild of Michelin starred chef Spencer Patrick and was conceived in 2009. Buccini shares the same owners, managers and philosophy as Bucci. Along with his wife Reina and business partners Mike and Di Lisle-Williams, Spencer runs Buccini and Harrisons Restaurant in Port Douglas as exec chef/owner. His talented and dedicated team include Ben Bamford who has been a prominent and influential presence behind the stoves for three years now.