Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

I don't recommend coming here for the food. Their spaghetti sauce is very bland and just taste like watery tomatoes. The food is served family style. So if you decide to eat here make sure you bring a group of people and make a reservation.

Unfortunately I cannot comment on their food service. I tried for over a week to make a reservation for our office mixer and no one ever called me back. I finally got in touch with Susie Fisher (zuzy, suzy whatever) I'm assuming to be the

i just wanted to eat lasagna to satisfy my appetite, so I went for dinner and got a small order of lasagna because it was about $17.00 for it. When the waiter brought it out, I was at shocked to see the size of it. Just by looking at it

portions are huge. great for a family setting. the service is really pleasing and the only reason I wouldn't come back is because I don't want to have too much food. kidding aside, i love this place.

I don't know what people are saying about there being NO complimentary bread or FREE ice-cream on birthdays, thats completely untrue. I go to Buca about once a month and its delicious. It tastes authentic and I've never not enjoyed dining

I will never understand why people knock Olive Garden, but then go here. Olive Garden is better! The alfredo sauce here is bland. The lemon caper sauce isn't as good as the extremely simple lemon caper sauce I make at home. The

Coming from a lover of Italian food and cooking, I'd say this place wouldn't know italian food if it was dumped on their head!
When we ordered Penne pasta, the sauce should not have been called a sauce... it was canned tomatoes. No flavor, no sauce, just canned tomatoes anybody can buy at a grocery store.
And the pizza was ridiculous... it was obvious they were trying to save money. The bread was flat as and tasted like paper! It was made thin to be authentic, it was made thin to save money. There was a few globs of more canned tomato on it that was supposedly "sauce" and a few globs of mozeralla on top.
The prices are high, and only for the size, not for the quality because there is none.
And our waitress tried to fool us... she asked "would you like some garlic bread with your drinks?" implying that it's complimentary and not even telling us it was placed as an order to pay for, but then it was on our bill for $8.99!
If you want real italian food, DO NOT GO HERE! This place is only good for huge birthday parties if you want big portions, but if you want good italian food, forget it.

Huge amounts of servings and flavorful foods. it is great for parties but not for gatherings. Great experience if you sit in the kitchen. It is quite noisy otherwise it a delicious!

I have attended many birthdays and group outings here. I love the food. I love the "Family Style!" A great place to bring a big party! I would recommend having a gathering here. My favorite is the "Pope Room."

A great comfortable restaurant, an optical illusion when you first walk in because the area is small, but then they show you in, it opens up and it's just very Italian and you feel like part of the family, even if you're not Italian.

I've always had a grand time at Buca, the food is always fresh and absolutely fantastic. I've gone for two and I've gone with a large party and each time, it's been great. The bar was small but workable. The service was excellent and I would certainly recommend them.

Buca di Beppo gives you a lot of food but it would not be my first choice for an outing for Italian food. I wouldn't come here if I would be going out to eat with only one person. Definitely this is the type of place for big groups. It will satisfy big appetites, but personally I think the food lacks taste.

I had planned an 80th B'day celebration for my mother with 22 people. My fax'd information was not confirmed, no one called me to confirm my reservations or to discuss the banquet. I had to call two days before. The night of the

Best Italian food in Pasadena, serving fine wines and dining, great customer service. Inviting atmosphere.

You know how there are two types of LA must-visit restaurants, the ones that were truly worth it and the ones that leave you wondering why in the hell they were so renowned? This is definitely the latter! Never complain about restaurants,

Having enjoyed family style in commercial, and truly family-owned establishments, here and in The City (where this genre REALLY started), I can safely and honestly say I have no idea how this dump got 4 four stars. From the mushy goo they

Because Buca di Beppo makes food in such large quantities and only serves ridiculous family-size platters, the quality control is lost. The pasta is overcooked and bland. The salad is drenched with dressing and overseasoned. I would not

I have been here on several occasions and the food is pretty good. This is the perfect place for large groups because that'll allow you to order a variety of dishes to try. It is worth it for big groups because you can always split the

The menu is sub par, lacking and too overpriced. Some food portion is too much which ended up being a waste, I was very dissatify with the $18 Shrimp Scampi that came with about 10 shrimps and no pasta (a total turn off)! The only

I am astonished that Bucca is always so crowded and has such a high review. Their food is nothing special, and the family style portions make it very difficult to dine unless everyone likes the same dishes. It is always loud and very

It is true that Buca does not have exceptional Italian food. But I find that it is so popular because of its environment. The servers are warm and friendly, and the decor is quite interesting and sometimes shocking (nude statuettes on the

if youre hungry, buca di beppo is the place to go. its a great place for big groups or a date for just the two of you. its a family style restaurant where everything is shared by everyone. it tends to run a tad on the pricey side, but since a pizza and one other dish will serve 3 or 4, youre saving money overall.

PROS: a lot of food! great doggie bags
CONS:

Buca Di Beppo does a great job making their food smell and look delicious. I have been there about 3 times and it was an enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is fun and lively. The only downfall is that it is loud, but if you can stand the loudness of talking and laughing then you will love it.

Buca Di Beppo has a nice atmosphere if you really feel like going out for Italian. The walls are clad with photos and knick knacks that make you remniscient for Old Italy even if you're not Italian! If it's your first time, they take you through the kitchen and you get to meet your chefs! The pasta dishes are huge because it's family style and the green beans soaked in a lemony olive oil are great! Try the ravioli with meat sauce. Mmmmm! Great service, friendly staff!

I recommend this restaurant for group parties. The service was a little slow, but the food was good and we were all pleased with the prices.
Some at our table said that they felt the food was not authentic Italian, and I agree, However, it was tasty and we al liked the chichekn parm.

PROS: Prices
CONS: slow service

I have been to this location many times. Its great service and great tasting food. The waiters are awsome and i love coming here all the time with the family.

Buca di Beppo is not the greatest Italian restaurant I've ever dined in, but they are definitely good at what they do. It's not a place to expect a snooty $200 bottle of wine, nor is it a place to order tender osso bucco that simmers 2

You get what you pay for. There is a ton of food for a reasonable price. Warning, you have to be comfortable with family style (you share portions of food). This is a good place for large groups. There are rooms with that can hold up to 30 people.

I ate here a couple of times, and was not impressed with the food. They serve large quantities of mediocre food. I am always amazed at how people seem to love this restaurant, since I have always been underimpressed. The restaurant smelled pretty badat least one time when I was there and I also felt sick after dinner. The waitstaff is helpful and friendly and the family- style is somewhat unique, but the food leaves a lot to be desired.

personally, i ABSOLUTELY LOVE buca di beppo, the portions are WONDERFUL, the pricing is fairly reasonable, the environment is fun for the whole family, friends, business partners whomever...i would recommend taking a lot of people with

Last year, a group of friends and I decided on Buca for homecoming dinner, and it turned out to be faaaaaaaaabulous! I would most definitely recommend it to those looking for a very friendly and relatively cheap restaurant. Plus sharing

The food isn't as flavorful as I would like it to be. The marinara sauce has no taste besides it being hot. The service is usually awesome though.

If you are a cheapo and want lots of food for little money you should be here. But if you prefer quality food in real world portions look elsewhere.

Buca di Beppo reminds me of the buffet at the Rio in Vegas...Lots of food quantity, little food quality. This one is all about the appearance folks, it has the music, the decor, all wrapped up in a convenient package. Portions are almost

Buca Di Beppo is a wonderful place for all types of people!! However it does not work for uptight pre-madonnas, but it is perfect for a loud group or for people who enjoy having fun and eating mass amounts of good food...........

I've tried this chain in two cities: Orlando and Santa Monica. The one in Orlando was a ball. Santa Monica disappointed somewhat. Not the same quality of preparation. Still, both are fun places to go, especially with kids or a large

It's been awhile since I tried it, but was impressed with the multi-layered Lasagna. Four people could easily have it as the main course. The house salad was decent and the garlic bread was essentially the size of a medium pizza! While the

A really good place to eat with a large group of people because of the large portions

Mass fast food, even though they are not a Burger king type place, they seem to be. Great for kids, but you get no value. Seemed expanssive for what we got.

I dont know how this can be so highly rated, as I did not enjoy di Beppo at all. I was brought to Bucca by my brother-in-law, who raved about the place. We arrived to a packed house, and had to wait about an hour to be seated. When our

I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU HAD TO GO TO BUCA AS A BIG GROUP. I HAVE BEEN THERE FOR AT LEAST FIVE PARTIES BUT I TOOK MY GIRLFIRNED TO THE ONE IN THE SOUTH BAY LAST WEEKEND AND THEY HAVE A SECTION FOR TWO PEOPLE. I ALREADY LOVE THEIR FOOD AND WE

I love Buca's food and the family style environment is awesome BUT the restaurant is almost always crowded. Eating in the kitchen gives me the creeps - they don't do that at our Buca back home. It's still a great place - their ravioli and

Unless you are a party of 6 or more and desperate, this restaurant may work out for you. Tastes are typical and boring, as if straight out of a Ragu bottle. The wait is unbelievable long even if you have a reservation.

They have great food at a great price! It's a 10!