Literally translated, La Buca degli Artisti means "The
Artists' Cave" and no one could have foreseen just how
well that name would fit the restaurant, the patrons and
the ambience.
Over the years, a
procession of celebrities has passed through the
unassuming premises on Godthåbsvej without ever
diminishing the homey atmosphere and excellent service
that are also staples of the restaurant. The walls are
decorated with portraits of artists, many of whom have
visited La Buca themselves. The Lolli
family took over the restaurant in 1988, and it has been
run as a collaboration between two generations of Lollis
for many years. Before the family
started La Buca, Ellis would often say of her own home
cooking, "If you could just make this kind of food at a
restaurant, then people would get it!" Her husband Ettore
Lolli saw in this a great opportunity. He had enjoyed her
good cooking for years and had the generosity to share it
with the rest of the world. Since 2007, it's the son Guido who runs La Buca and You can find a painting of Ellis and her husband Ettore on the wall in the restaurant. Even after their passing, they are still keeping an eye on the next generation taking care of the restaurant.
During the summer months, weather permitting, you can also
enjoy your meal "al fresco" in our cozy courtyard.