Buca di Beppo

Pros: Food with lots of flavors, hearty portions.
Cons: Salad was a little bland, must order family portions (Can be pro or con)

While on vacation recently my husband and I had the opportunity to dine at Bucca di Beppo in Anaheim, CA. We have a Bucca, or 2, where we live but for one reason or another have never tried it, although we have always wanted to.

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Pros: ?
Cons: Big portions (ok for big groups), poor service, bland food, tacky decor, menu, etc

I had never been to Buca di Beppo until very recently. I’ve heard a lot about it in the past, and much of what I’ve heard has been bad things. However, despite all the warnings, I still wanted to give this place at least one try. If you aren ...

Pros: Large portions, fun dining, nice staff, good prices...
Cons: If you're picky about who you share food with...

"When you're here, you're family." Olive Garden's been saying that for years now, but until we actually took our kids to Buca di Beppo, we didn't experience real "Italian Family Dining." I grew up enjoying my mom's homemade lasagna and spaghetti sauce, ...

Pros: Great food, No yak balls
Cons: No Heineken, no small salads

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Pros: Seating for large crowds
Cons: Nasty food, not priced for a small families

Buca Di Beppo is an Italian restaurant and is best suited for large groups of people celebrating a special occasion. They serve what they call Immigrant Southern Italian Food. The food comes out in large quantities which is intended for sharing. ...

Pros: Family style meals, interesting decor, my husband is Irish...
Cons: Incompetant management, poor service, bland food, my husband can make better Italian food

Prior to moving to Orlando, my husband and I had lived in Daytona Beach.. that's where we were married in October of 2002. While we had eaten out at many restaurants in the Daytona Beach area, none were truly suitable for a rehearsal dinner that was ...

Pros: Nothing that I can think of...
Cons: The prices, the wait, the service, the wait, the food, the wait...

"Hey look--there's a new Italian place--we should try it sometime!" was what I said to my husband several months ago as we passed this bright, almost Las Vegas looking building. We had to pass it any time we went to the mall, so about once a week, we'd...

Pros: good food, lots of fun, great atmosphere
Cons: long wait if you don't have reservations

Italian food. Whether a quick pizza or a six course Italian meal at your best friend’s Italian grandmother’s house, we all love it. More than the food is the camaraderie that goes along with Italian families. They are loud and boisterous, and nearly ...

Pros: Incredible food and atmosphere!!
Cons: Reservations HIGHLY recommended! Sometimes a long wait to be seated...

This is my all-time favorite Italian restaurant! It's worth the 30-minute drive to get there -- I hear we're getting one closer soon, and I can hardly wait!

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Pros: Excellent food. Huge portions. Delicious. Pizza was OK, but did not "wow" me.
Cons: Pizza was not as filling as other dishes, it seems.

We just came back from our first dining experience at the Buca Di Beppo Westlake restaurant located in Westlake, Ohio. We were very pleased with our dining experience. I called ahead to see if reservations were required. I learned that the ...

Pros: Food tastes great, awesome atmosphere... did I mention the food tastes good?
Cons: It is a bit pricey for a couple alone

Disclaimer: This restaurant serves Pepsi products! Whenever I walk past the Christmas-light draped Venus di Milo statue that adorns the front walk of the Buca di Beppo in Mayfield, a small part of my sensibilities dies. I mean, seriously, it's like a ...

Pros: Great food, atmosphere.
Cons: Somewhat frenetic, if you aren't in the mood for it.

Buca just expanded to Nashville, and they do take reservations in this location, unlike some others referred to.

This was my first visit, and there will be more if for no other reason than that it's difficult to find a really good Italian...

Pros: Food quality, price, family friendly
Cons: Limited locations, slow service, limited parking

My one and only trip so far to the restaurant has been wonderful. I am definetely coming back. This is an Italian-themed restaurant, very charming and classy. It is appropriate for just about any occasion such as family gathering, a meal with kids in the ...

Pros: Large portions of food and a historical atmosphere
Cons: None

Ever been to Italy? If not this restaurant is the closest to Italy you can get because that is the entire theme as soon as you walk into this fully decorated place also known as Joe's Basement. Huge food portions with a delightful menu to choose from....

Pros: I don't like any of it really.
Cons: Too loud, too hot, too expensive, not enough variety.

I've been to Buca Di Beppos a total of 3 times, 2 in the city I live in and once in a far away state. They were very similiar even though they were different states. I also did a to-go order of cheesy bread because we had a 10$ off coupon, and it ended ...