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Buca di Beppo

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Local(408) 377-7722
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1875 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

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Buca di Beppo
Local(408) 377-7722
Toll-Free(408) 377-3665

1875 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

http://www.bucadibeppo.com

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Buca Di Beppo in Campbell is a two star Italian restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features private rooms. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of Buca di Beppo

Yelp.com Review - by Hogan W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wait, are you feeding the entire mafia here?I came here Friday evening for a friend's birthday and there were 30 of us. Even with reservations, the waitress sat us down in two tables in their private...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by San Jose S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Okay food, old photos on walls entertaining.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by uyen h.

1.0 of 5 stars. i came here and had a decent experience. i came back later with my 10 for 20 coupon and regretted it big time.both times the service was slow and terrible. servers seemed very disgruntled about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Reminder 2-stars on Yelp = "Meh. I've experienced better"Pretty much the same thing everyone else is saying:I came here for my 29th birthday and made my reservation for one full month prior to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lena D.

3.0 of 5 stars. came here last night with a group of 10.we ordered the prosciutto stuffed mushrooms, calamari, shrimp fra diavolo, penne san remo, and an order of mashed potatoes.the stuffed mushrooms were amazing!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Munjal M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good place to eat! Huge portions and friendly staff!One time there was a girl working the pick-up booth that was singing (horribly) at the top of her lungs.Also, parking is a pain in the pruneyard!
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Buca Di Beppo reminds me a lot like the Spaghetti Factory. It's an Americanize Italian restaurant that's great for a group of friends and you'll get your money's worth.The menu listings were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Interior Design: StylishParking time: The lot does get full, find more spaces towards the back of the office buildings. A walk might be nice after you eat @ Bucca.Waiting time: 5-20 MinutesFood: Comes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Buca's is fun, plain and simple. The decor is over the top and amazing. You'll never run out of things to talk about here. Just point at any of the pictures on the wall and take it from there. I want...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by shoutjack s.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 is my rating.Been here many times, and has never gone wrong. It is located in a very nice mall, Pruneyard, Need to come here with a group of people since the orders are huge!!We normally order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had our rehearsal dinner a couple weeks ago, and it was the perfect location to accommodate everyone's tastes. This location beats the PA one in that they could seat us all together (34 people or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daron M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Mediocore is all I can say. The server was bored/hurried/hasty, all those damn pictures were just annoying, and the "rooms" were too small. I felt a little claustrophobic,and I usually don't get that....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by G P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another cool old school vibed Italian place. Been coming here a while, huge portions, everything is family style so bring friends or a big appetite. I dont really care for the lack of hand held...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, if you like weird photos and pictures surrounding you when you eat, this is the place. I sat under the 300 lb. female wrestler. Just a lovely companion for my mediocre meal. Like this is bulk...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gokmen E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average quality, good service. If you're less than 6 people, you'll have hard time with the large portions. We were 2 people stuffed to the gills at the end as we hate wasting food ;)
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie A.

1.0 of 5 stars. The pope's head is staring at me from the middle of our round table. The ceiling is closing on us, we're looking around dizzy at the small, colorful, wrinkling Christmastimes lights that hangs around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alana H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had heard a lot about this place when I lived in Indiana but never got around to going. I love family style meals because I always want to eat off of other people's plates, so it gives me the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S G.

3.0 of 5 stars. ok first of all this place creeps me out; the pictures, the color bulbs, the fact that sun ain't never shine in here and it smells. Buuut I go here from time to time because i work close by. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari R.

1.0 of 5 stars. We got to Buca's at Oakridge around 6 pm on a Thursday night. There was hardly anyone there when we were sat and then shortly thereafter we were told there were two waiters assigned to our party of 8...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by zoey s.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had to wait about 20 min to get a table even though they had lots of empty tables. But after we were seated service was good. The bread is tasty and the calamari is absolutely awsome.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by robert k.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a birthday party despite the fact that I didn't want to! I dislike chains, and I especially dislike chain Italian joints since I grew up on authentic Italian food. But alas we tried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ate here tonight, and just like every other time I've been here neither the food nor the service is anything to write home about. I always think of Buca Di Beppo as a second rate alternative to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan E.

1.0 of 5 stars. This was one of the worst large-party meals I've ever had.We had a double baptism on a Sunday, and were looking for a place that would serve a late lunch / early dinner (3:30pm) for a party of 25 -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would usually throw a small get together (once every blue moon) because this place is so useful. I would probably have to thank my family for introducing me to Buca Di Beppo.I love their family...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L K.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went here for our anniversary. We got a table right away. The place was looks a little busy. Server was in a rush,but still serve us very slow..We asked him for a strew for me maybe 4 times,before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went to dinner here tonight. The hostess was incredibly rude and just didn't seem to want to be there. A word of advice to the people doing the hiring, looks don't mean great service. We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Noel M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm partially blaming/thanking Buca di Peppos for my recent breakup. We had way too much time to talk. It was bad enough that reservations mean nothing here. Then it took 10 minutes to receive our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm disgusted by the service at this location. Over the past year I've hired them to cater four different events. The first one on January 30th, 2008 the food was delivered an hour and a half late....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Safe choice for a large group, especially for birthdays... there were two other birthdays here while we were eating. If you've never been here as part of a larger group then my advice is to be sure...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Awesome! by Lisa S. at InsiderPages

Reasonably priced, tasty food and fun all around. Try the family style cannelloni with rose sauce, it's delish!The place is a little warm and the waiters don't come by all that much to check on your beverage...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had my Son & Daughter-in-laws rehersal dinner here. We had our own room, they let us bring our own wine. Food was incredibly generous and delicious. Service was great, we were a loud group but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacie V.

1.0 of 5 stars. So, I've been to this one numerous times for different occasions and the one at Oakridge mall...I'm not impressed or a fan of either one. The food is never hot, the service is less than impressive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by clarisse c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a double birthday celebration. I didn't set it up, so I don't know how the customer service was with that, but in the end it seemed pretty good.For some reason, I only go to Buca Di...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr. T.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's flavour in their cooking. Not much, but it's there.They make up for it in service.They make up for it in the mound of food they give. Truely family style. They reserve the right to take Olive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Silvia C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good things:- The food is GREAT.- The service is friendly.Bad things:- The wait is veeeery long, both to get a table [even with reservations] and to be served.- No tiramisu!!!...They were out of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robb L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why my friends all seem to think this place is great but I think they are terrible and highly over-rated. Because of my wife and family I've been there about 4 times (3 to Campbell and 1...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leza B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Over the years I think either this place has gotten worse or other places have gotten better. We had to wait 45 min for a table, thankfully they had a full bar so I was able to get a martini which...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Max P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average foodVery big portionsgood pricesI went out with my buddies here on a tuesday nightIt took a while for us to get our food and the service was on the slow sideI wouldn't recomnd this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M M.

3.0 of 5 stars. good to get some cheapo italian, i like the chicken marsala, chicken parmaseana, and veal parmaseana, and fried calamari... that's about it
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sherri H.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had Buca delivered for a little soiree this past Fri night. We live about 5 miles from the actual restaurant in Campbell. I would give four stars for the food, because it really is good Italian....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C U.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3 words, chicken marsala and calamari..
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Buca a number of times, with my husband, work xmas party, etc. On Sunday we celebrated my sister's birthday at Buca, parking wasn't too bad considering it was a weekend, but my husband...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Buca for a few times. Its a busy restaurant in Pruneyard. Buca serves authentic Italian food, at least it advertises that. Interior design was somewhat authentic. But they need a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Great for Family Style by Maggy T. at InsiderPages

This place is in a great location with a great atmosphere. The inside of the place is something I've never seen before. The pictures are hilarious on the walls! The food comes in HUGE portions which is just...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erika n.

3.0 of 5 stars. bankable family style pasta dishes! a great place for groups where the portions are hearty and the noise level is perfect -- not so loud you can't hear each other but not so quiet you have to be wary...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here last night with a party of 18. Work event for staff only... bring on the drinks for my crew. I placed a pre-order for banquet meal. This still came out in their standard family style but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Muy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sorry to hear that a lot of people bitch about this place, but everytime I've came here, I've always had a good time and service was never an issue. Even with a party of 25.What I like about this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Pruneyard in Campbell does not have the cachet that Santana Row has, but I think that it has more down-to-earth charm that seems to be missing at its cousin on Stevens Creek. This seems to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fraulein C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Much better atmosphere compared to Little Maggiano's. Plus...another family style restaurant that can serve a large group of people. Food is pretty good, but I sure as hell like the homey feel and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate A.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW. What a great place.....a ton of food....reasonable prices...family style, so you can share if you want....fresh crunchy veggies, great service, and the best Italian food I've found.....OK, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KAI G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually use the TOGO service as parking is a PITA at pruneyard.I'm a picky eater and the menu doesn't offer much of a selection. I usually get the Large Linguine Fruti de Mare. When I order seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. its very italianish lol. i loved the food and the atmosphere. i'd come here again.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hmm. This place seems more suited for large parties than couples. The food was okay and there was a lot of it (portions here are HUGE), but the service was slow and sporadic, and we both ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Got spaghetti and meatballs to go with their green salad. Their pasta itself wasn't that spectacular but the sauce and the meat was absolutely perfect! You HAVE to try their signature italian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K O.

4.0 of 5 stars. To enjoy Buca De Beppo, you must be in the right mood. If you want an intimate quiet dinner with someone.. you should consider somewhere else. If you want to have a LIVELY and LOUD birthday party......
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn N.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 StarsThe food is good. Simple Italian food. You can't really go wrong. Food that I have tried and would recommend:Calamari Fried Mozzarella Chicken MarsalaMargherita pizzaManicotti TiramisuMeat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JP T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here prior to my mom's birthday this evening, and my opinion hasn't changed since i last visited three or four years ago.Service is mediocre. The majority of the clientele arrive in large...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rickey H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Good food terrible service.I've gone to this establishment several times in the last 8 years and have always enjoyed the eating experience. However, this labor day weekend was an exception. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here a while back so maybe things have changed, but I really liked it. The atmosphere was nice and it felt homey and cozy. I went with my boyfriend and we were seated right away. I forgot the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca di beppo is definitely an excellent bite for your buck. The prices are inexpensive, and you can order bucca small or bucca large depending on how many people are in your party. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john-michael c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to go here a long time ago...when my palate wasn't accustomed to good italian food. Not that this place is bad but it is not great. I have brought a number of people here for their sheer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hoa Q.

1.0 of 5 stars. My bf and I gave this location another chance, but this will be the last chance. The service seems to be inherently horrible. Even though we had reservations and had waited a very long time already,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A. S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I love the food here but this location was AWFUL!!! we were starving when we got here n we just wanted some bread til we decided what we wanted. we were sat in a room where there was no one else...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barney M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beppos is a good place for large groups. I came here the other day for dinner with a bunch of friends. We were a group of 10 and the organizer didn't make a reservation...for a Saturday night! He...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Minji K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'll give one star for bad service for a group of around 15 people. We had a reservation for 7pm? but had to wait 30 mins for some bs reason...like the table wasn't ready or something. Anyways, it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm not thrilled with Buca Di Beppo. I was there for dinner last weekend and the service was soooo slow. Our entree was the Chicken Saltimbocca which was delicious but everything else we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is OKAY. I came here for my friend's birthday dinner and we ordered, ALOT OF FOOD. the quantity of food they give you is a lot, but the food is pricey but the portions are good. the service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for large groups and as we were celebrating my cousin's B-Day and had invited a bunch of his friends family style dining seemed like a good choice. We ordered the chopped salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Terrible, Terrible, Terrible.....The food SUCKS, They put onions on the Bruschetta, WTF. It is hard to believe that there is a freakin' chain of these places!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca is a good restaurant to have a birthday party. Large family style portions, decent food, ok service. They get extra love in my book for allowing me to bring our own cake, and not charging a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffanie P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't exactly satisfied with the food. I mean I was hungry and ate most of my food, but it wasn't something super tasty! I usually love italian food but this place wasn't cutting it for me. I heard...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thanh T.

4.0 of 5 stars. It has been awhile since I have dine at Buca Di Beppo but usually it would be a b-day selection of restaurants that we would go to. The service is friendly and attentive.The portion are huge and meant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Those giant meatballs aren't so great...bad day maybe?A handful of their menu selections are pretty good, otherwise everything else tastes "alright" in my book.It's a tad on the pricey side however....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob R.

5.0 of 5 stars. BUCA IS BEST!!! I don't know what all these whiny baby heads are crying about. My experiences, especially at this Campbell location have been stellar. The food is brought out with smiles, piled high...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Great Family Style

Great for huge parties and families since the food portions are HUGE!! Decorations are amazing and entertaining.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charissa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Garlic Bread with MozzarellaLinguine Frutti Di MareChocolate VesuvioIs the normal order.But if I were to order that now, I'd probably feel bad after eating that Vesuvio.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. my first time at buca di beppo was a feast for the senses!! colors, colors EVERYWHERE!! delicious smells!! sights and sounds abound!!my boyfriend and his pal shared a large pizza...which turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like Bucca. You must go with a large group of people, or you will take home at least three additional meals. They have very good food, with average prices,and a family style atmosphere. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Authentic Family Style Italian Food In One Word "Fantastico"!

I have dined at Buca di Beppo in Campbell, CA on many occasions. If I had to give a one word description it would have to be "Fantastico"! Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian Restaurant with a family twist....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food wasn't great and not much of a variety. Service wasn't great either. We told a waitress that it was our friend's birthday and the stupid ass waitress walked pass us. The people that worked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place for large parties.The portion size is huge! I think all the dishes on the menu are really good.I recommend the chicken marsala. The chicken is so juicy and tender. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn P.

2.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars for the food but the service can leave a little to be desired. Even though we had a reservation we had to wait over a half hour to be seated. Then the host walked us to a table that had no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alena M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a BOGO Mio entree coupon from filling out a survey or something. Went here last Saturday night with my husband, sister-in-law and her fiance. This place is LOUD, so don't expect an intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last time I came here, seems like most dishes were contaminated with some "weird" taste. But normally, this place is pretty OK. The garlic bread was actually like a full size pizza bread. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Puka Di Beppo? Buca Di Crappo?Both are acceptable nicknames. We didn't have an experience here that warranted those nicknames - well, except for one of the menus that had a big smudge of marinara...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think first impressions stick. I first visited a Buca's in Palo Alto for a special birthday years ago. Now, when I think of places where I want to celebrate, Buca's comes up regularly. I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by crystal h.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place has really food large portions, so its a place for big groups. the food here is pretty good and there isn't much of a wait. i think its busier at dinner than lunch. its kind of dark, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Uhh.. I honestly don't know many Italian restaurants, I usually go to Asian restaurants. I just heard about this restaurant like 4 days ago when I was invited to this Valentine's day banquet and was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheena T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my birthday dinner, the service was very friendly, and the portions they served out were enormous!The bill turned out to be pretty cheap for such large amounts. However, the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty cheap, Pretty average.'nuff said.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Minus one star for dirty plates and utensils. Just because I'm Chinese doesn't mean I should be used to it!Otherwise great family-style food. Friendly staff, prompt service. I have yet to be...
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Yelp.com Review - by A K.

2.0 of 5 stars. First visit to Buca Di Beppo and I wasn't impressed. Ordered the family size spaghetti, Caesar salad and calamari. The portions were large. The salad was great, the calamari was so-so. The hot sauce...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hendrick L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't get enough of Beppos when eating with a group of friends. I think it's the ultimate experience in family-style dining. The restaurant is very group and family friendly, and you're always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Casual R.

4.0 of 5 stars. We've been several time to this place and always had a good experience. Service is ok but can be a little awkward on Saturday night when the restaurant is full. We always get complimentary bread when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bucca has good food if you know the right stuff to order. I stick with the lemon chicken, spaghetti fruite de mari, mashed potatoes, fried calamari, lasagna, pizza and ravioli. I've been here a couple...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim I.

4.0 of 5 stars. The reviews I've read so far are weak, here's why: they don't mention the pizza. I recently moved to the bay area from Manhattan and this is the first (and only) pizza I've found with thin, crunchy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily M.

1.0 of 5 stars. We were some hungry mf's and this is what happened:They didn't want to give us ladies a booth, but we demanded it. -1They didn't give us the complimentary bread. -1They delivered our salad,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caro M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Like the McDonald's of Italian food... sloppy, quick and you don't know what's in it.I swear there was a rock in my mashed potatos. I must admit, their mashed potatoes are tha bomb and I love them...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've actually been to three Buca di Beppo locations around the Bay Area: Campbell, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. All of them have the similar cozy, yet a little claustrophobic environment. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marja M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it's a chain. Yes, it's Italo-kitsch. Yes, if ordered incorrectly, the portions can be too huge for gastro-comfort. Yes, the food is pedestrian in taste, presentation, etc. BUT, it's a solid...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the family-oriented nature of this chain (one orders large plates to share), and have had some very tasty pasta, garlic bread, entrees, and desserts here. That being said, I am NOT impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracey Lee D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here for many big group birthday dinners (mine own included). I have never been unsatisfied. They have a wide selection of items, as well as plenty of vegetarian options, so you are always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

2.0 of 5 stars. WHY???????????????Why why why why why why why????I knew it would suck. I yelped about the one in SF. I remember being witty and brilliant, in fact. You MUST remember-- I was PRICELESS. No? Are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sir B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Terrible. I have never had food so bland that it became disgusting to eat.The "Pizza" was so greasy I had rivulets of orange grease streaming down my hand when I tried to pick up a slice, but it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily L.

1.0 of 5 stars. screw this racist place. I will never eat at any Buca chains ever again. We were starving and wanted big portions so we went to buca di beppo. We got our food and started to dig in and guess what we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok seriously, I think my dog could make better pasta than this place. Trust me when I say I am a food SNOB. I mean I could say ok MAYBE if the food was at least OK, but its not even ok... this is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss J.

2.0 of 5 stars. The first time I ate here, I remember it being really good. I loved the Linguine Frutti di Mare and their Tiramisu was DELICIOUS!!! We have ordered take-out a couple times since then and it just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasleen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful service especially if you have already made reservations, otherwise keep waiting.Got there 15 minutes late because we couldn't find the place.Waited for everyone to arrive.Were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca di Beppo is one of my favorite Italian places in the Bay Area, although this location isn't so hot.The service just doesn't cut it. Definitely opt for the Palo Alto location over this one.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

3.0 of 5 stars. We reserved about 9 months in advance for our rehearsal dinner and every time we called to confirm they seemed initially confused but then would acknowledge that our name was on the reservation list....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicolle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. the tiramisu here is one of my guilty pleasures. i can (and will) eat the whole bowl by myself, so don't even think of sharing with me. the rest of the food isn't authentic italian or anything, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a couple times. It's definitely a place to go for if your party is at least 5 or more. I think they start taking reservations starting at groups of 8 or 9. I love their garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I got so sick eating here a few weeks ago. This resulted in my going to the bathroom at least 10x in one evening. Though I enjoyed eating at this particular location on previous occasions, I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Loud - good for parties

Definitely not a date spot, but awesome for large groups. The food was good. The Chicken marsala was excellent. I came with my family, and I was a bit shocked by some of the pictures on the walls. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bobby U.

4.0 of 5 stars. So in the course of my normal life I never actually go here to eat. I just never think "You know what, I want something bland covered in way too much sauce" and I don't want to be able to hear my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Apollo L.

1.0 of 5 stars. How is it that my one friend with a serious Italian name, who definitely cannot be mistaken for anything but Italian, always invites us to fucking Buca and Olive Garden? Where's your pride, man?This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food is good, but nothing to rave about.My big problem with this place is that they can't seem to figure out how reservations are supposed to work. My family for some reason seems to like this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Italian food and family style dining and Buca creates a great combination of those two things. The atmosphere is entertaining to say the least, their walls are decorated with interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Serendipity B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Obviously, this is a great place for groups. We were 9-people strong. The bill came out to $25pp with a big jug of chianti. The trio platter lacked salt. They were good, healthy size pieces,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake p.

2.0 of 5 stars. As others have noted, Bucca di Beppo emphasizes quantity and speed of service over quality. Everything tastes like it came pre-made and bland, then re-heated. The noise level on a Thursday evening...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by soychick v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Large portions for the food lovers in all of us. Its not a fancy place, but it can be a fun place.Service usually sucks, but if you're sloshed and with all your friends, its a great place to be!Good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tam H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for obese people..jk!The portions are huge, and they really mean it when they say family style food. It really is a for a family of 12! I've had the Fruitti di Bari which is the spaghetti...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon T.

1.0 of 5 stars. ok, if you're DIRT POOR without a dime, and "quantity over quality" is a reasonable idea when having tasty food over any food at all, this place is a must... other than that, a big NO for me.dont get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

1.0 of 5 stars. No wonder the rest of the hungry world views Americans with a bitter taste in their mouths. The portions of food served at Buca border on the ridiculous. Portions aside, the chicken marsala was more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

4.0 of 5 stars. A fun place to go with a group!
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Yelp.com Review - by Tad O.

1.0 of 5 stars. Food was good, good portions but service is below par. We had a large party of over 20 and we were seated in the center of the room. The lights went out soon after we received our food. All...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ali c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i actually really like this restaurant! you get to walk through the kitchen on your way to the table which is fun. it is family style which means one dish serves about 4 people. my favorite item is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed H.

1.0 of 5 stars. When it comes to food, I'm generally easier than a porn star. I seem to be cursed to end up at this or one of it's similar mutant bastard incarnations because it's "group friendly".Forget that it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M H.

3.0 of 5 stars. BORING!The food was extremely bland and none of us that went in our group were impressed. No one in our group even wanted to take home the left overs. Many friends of mine love this place, but after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikko A.

4.0 of 5 stars. man i love this place. the random stuff on the wall is cool. besides this one time i was eating and i saw a fat guy with his shirt off hanging above my girlfriends head. it didnt bother me that much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best tiramisu EVAR. Also, if you LOVE Fettucine Alfredo, get it at Buca di Beppo! It's better than any Fettucine in the world. If you're jsut getting it for yourself, ORDER IT AS A SIDE DISH....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lloyd C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is another of those places where its incredibly fun to go in a group: graduation, birthday, or just to have dinner with friends. They have outstanding service there. My favorite dish there is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Buca di Beppo by Eddie Y. at InsiderPages

Great Italian food with huge servings! Don't forget to ask the waiter/waitress how to order because it's very different than most restaurants. We've tried the chicken marsala and several pastas and they've all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay food. Nice atmosphere. Good wine. The service isn't great. I enjoy the fact that my husband and I can share a "small" and get full on a reasonably priced dinner. However the server always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky b.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place gives a good amount for what you pay for and the food is great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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lilaguide | Buca Di Beppo Editorial Review

Italian food served 'family style' which means big plates for everyone to share... loud and crazy so your screaming child fits right in... enough noise to mask the meltdown of your own child... the food is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I love buca di beppo food. The last time I was here, the place was sooo crowded. Of course, it was expected being that it was a Sunday night. The only thing I didn't like was that my boyfriend and I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zakk D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great drinks, and better wine! My fiancee and I went here a few weeks back and had a blast! The eclectic stuff all around you is neat to check out, the wait staff was very quick and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you love big portions, eating family style and a somewhat loud atmosphere you'll like Buca. The food's good too!Recommendations: Mixed Green Salad with prosciutto and gorgonzola, Linguine Frutti...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this restaurant several times now and I must say it's not that great. I tried it for lunch and had a chicken sandwich and the chicken was an overcooked piece of jerky.We ordered their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice in two years and only for a birthday tradition. It's not about the quality here, but the quantity/portions of food you get! I must recommend making reservations for the "Pope...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic!!! This place has absolutely wonderful customer service!!! Mike the manager is awesome and so was Sacha. I work at Home Depot and at the last minute we decided we were going to order some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by misa y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is NOT for the timid. What I mean is, it is LOUD. It's designed to be loud. If i remember correctly they just recently started serving smaller portions (2-4 servings). So yah, duh, if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stuart M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, solid Italian-style food. There's nothing I've ordered that I didn't think was good. The place is usually very crowded and they don't give you too much room. The tables tend to be small for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by tamara w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Always a great place to go with a bunch of people. Not so great with only 2 or 3. But when we're craving Macaroni Rosa, it doesn't matter how many people are going... we'll go anyways. Other dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bucky M.

4.0 of 5 stars. it's all about quantity and sharing here!
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Where to go to eat when you are hanging with 10 guys? Not a question most girls have to answer, but for me it is asked frequently enough. This is where Buca Di Beppo steps in!Offering family dishes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Will G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The portion is big! Order 1 dish for 2 people and split. The price of 1 dish is around $16, reasonable if shared.We ordered Quattro Al Forno, comes with stuffed shells (shell is dry, but the stuffings...
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. "A commercialized version of a New York Sicilian family stuff yourself fest. It's not as good as the high-end bistros around the area but for the same price you can feed 2-3 times the people with food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The fact that I can have 30 of my closest friends sitting with me in one closely knit area and not having to worry about whether or not we're being too loud for other patrons... IS PRICELESS!!!!!Has...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michaela S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Here's where I earn my outlier badge and declare that Buca di Beppo is a chain restaurant I will gladly go to, ON PURPOSE. This is because I am addicted to the meat tortelloni in romano cream sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went w/ a party of 14 last weekend. Sloooow service. Took forever to get water to our table not to mention that the complimentary bread that's supposed to arrive before dinner arrived the same time as...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer F.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had reservations, however we still had to wait a half hour for our table.Our waitress wasn't the most tentative person. But the food was AWESOME! Be prepared to stuff yourself. I love the cheesy...
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Yelp.com Review - by - -.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Marsala Chicken is THE BEST! And to finish it off, the Tiramisu! Even after eating, you have enough to bring home for dinner the next day!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by david m.

4.0 of 5 stars. i get so stuffed whenever i eat here. their spicy sausage and mushroom pizza is my favorite. their chicken catchatori owns me
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Yelp.com Review - by M. D.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is fun for the family. All dishes are family style, so you always get alot. The ravioli's are good, but the chicken marsala dissapoints. The wait is always long. But the limoncello shots...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hugh c.

1.0 of 5 stars. you've got to be kidding. this place is absolutely wretched. each time ive been here i've had to force myself to eat something and pretend to enjoy it with my friends who insist on coming here. and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Humongous portions, and virtually everything on the menu is good. I went first with only me and my dad. We figured, big dad, hungry daughter, we could manage to finish whatever they threw at us....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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Just not for me

The food was extremely bland and none of us that went in our group were impressed. We did not even take home the left overs. Many friends of mine love this place, but I fail to see the appeal. The waitress...
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Not Worth Your Money

If you're looking for a place for a large group and to be loud and fun then this place is for you (If money is no object or you're going dutch treat). Otherwise avoind it like the plague!!! Overprived and poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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lilaguide | Buca Di Beppo

Great restaurant for kids because the noise level is so high you can't here a fussy/crying baby
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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Fun Family Place

My family of 5 and relatives ate at Buca for my birthday. The family style dinner was fun and the service was good. Our server made suggestions from the menu that ended up perfect for us. We will be back since...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Carri C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Margherita pizza is the best. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here, but be prepared to overeat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Skip it!

I've been to lots of Italian restaurants and this is no different from the average chain such as Olive Garden!! Like any other chain, it does not give you REAL italian food. Pictures on the walls do not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2004
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Four Woofs!

This place is great! First (and most important) the food is great. I've enjoyed mega-meatballs, chicken cacciatore, aka 7 pounds of love, foccacia with tomatoes and lasagne. My favorite is the chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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Are You Kidding?

Buca Di Beppo is a wonderful family style restaurant where it's the goal is getting the family together for fun and food. The goal however is not the food. The food is only passable. A great place for large...
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I don't think so.

Buca is a great place for families, but I definitely would NOT put it on a top ten best Italian Restaurant list. The food isn't that wonderful.
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XLNT Value

This is hardly REAL Italian food, but as far as chains go, its pretty good. Everything is served family style, so you don't get your own dish. Everyone shares a giant serving plate of Parma Rosa or Salad. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Biggest Balls i ever seen!

Great Food, great atmosphere, very outgoing, flashy, tacky...but it all works very well...Oh they have the biggest balls i have ever seen, I never thought Italian could be so fun. The Chef was great! He was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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Family/Group Friendly

Reserve the kitchen table for samples and watch the staf prepare sensational dishes! Try the green beans!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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good italian

if you love italian food this is the place to go, not only is their food great, but the portions are enormous so make sure you go with a large bunch or with someone who loves to eat alot of italian food
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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Full belly

Great Great Great food. This place is great to bring all your friends, get several plates of food, and try all the foods. You will never go away hungry. Plus, they give you a real glass of beer.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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