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Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds up to two and BUCA LARGE feeds up to four. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our décor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(49)
- kid-friendly(34)
- special occasion(23)
- fit for foodies(16)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- great for lunch(6)
Buca di Beppo - Campbell Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
just in time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"not knowing what to do for mothers day was checking my email and buca sent a reminder email for mothers day special's, made the effort to go to open table and was able to reserved for the right time, for the right mother, who takes care of the right family deserved the right occasionl meal for all her love, set reserveations for dinner just in time"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had the best service ever!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We go out about twice a week, and services is not always great. But at Buca di Beppo on Mothers day was the best service I have ever seen in years. Our waiter was the best!. She was very friendly and helpful.
I booked the reservations about 4 days in advance, and we were able to have a table right when we got there!! Yes, there were people waiting for tables too. It pays to make reservations in advance!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced dry pasta
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I can make a better tasting pasta at home with a good bottled sauce. Chicken was really dry. Pasta was dry (not nearly enough sauce). Waiter was trying too hard. Tab for 4 people with drinks was $100 for mediocre food. Poor choice of restaurant, will never go back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good as usual. The atmosphere is the usual crazy stuff, but you be loud and crazy right along with the staff , so it's all good"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took our 7 month old daughter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took our 7 month old daughter and couldn't have had better service. Nate was on point with everything."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
took my son for his bday on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"took my son for his bday on 04/24/13, we arrived quite a bit later than
our reserved time . we reserved for 6, two of whom were in wheelchairs. at
the last minute, my other son had a seizure so he and my husband stayed
home. The hostess and staff were very accommodating upon arrival. They said it
would be a couple of minutes while they prepared our table. It only took a
few minutes and they had our table.Our waiter was a very friendly young
guy who was eager to help when needed. we ordered a salad and three
entrees(probably too much but I wanted to bring home for rest of family) the most
expensive dish we ordered was a shrimp/ alfredo pasta dish. None of us liked
this one and I felt the shrimp was undercooked and at least"
our reserved time . we reserved for 6, two of whom were in wheelchairs. at
the last minute, my other son had a seizure so he and my husband stayed
home. The hostess and staff were very accommodating upon arrival. They said it
would be a couple of minutes while they prepared our table. It only took a
few minutes and they had our table.Our waiter was a very friendly young
guy who was eager to help when needed. we ordered a salad and three
entrees(probably too much but I wanted to bring home for rest of family) the most
expensive dish we ordered was a shrimp/ alfredo pasta dish. None of us liked
this one and I felt the shrimp was undercooked and at least"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious, amazing food. Decent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious, amazing food. Decent service. All you need you know."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and great service. We went on a Friday night and there were lot's of families with little kids. So it was very loud. I had to change the reservations two times and they were very accommodating. They serve family style and give you plenty of food."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Buca was, well, Buca in this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Buca was, well, Buca in this trip. They've changed their menu significantly since the last time we were there -- it seems as though the Buca Singles didn't make it very well. Seriously speaking, the only problem that I have with Buca is that they don't make it easy for just a couple to go for dinner when one is vegetarian and one isn't. We ended up with two Buca Small-size entrees and took a LOT of leftovers. The ambiance is usually very loud, so don't plan on having a nice intimate meal there. It IS family-style Italian, with lots of loud parties, lots of food, lots of drink, and lots of good times."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too noisy. Too much food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too noisy. Too much food for two people."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good food and great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food and great service."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great expirence. Service was great!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was mediocre but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was mediocre but it was for a fairly cheap price and there was definitely plenty of leftovers. What made me not want to come back though, was the hostess' attitude. There was a miscommunication within our group of friends where when i booked the table, i thought there would be 6 of us. However 8 showed up when we already got a table. I told the hostess right away but she made such a big deal about having to switch tables for us when it was just 2 extra people. She told us with a very impolite tone to tell them the right # next time. I don't understand what's the big deal when there were sooo many empty tables around us. Service was also slow. I was disapointed."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ten or fifteen years ago,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ten or fifteen years ago, we used to love this place, but it is now a sad shell of its former self. There was a time when getting a reservation was a lot more difficult, and even then we would have to wait. That is no longer true. All the tacky decor is there, but now it lacks life. Buca is gone. The food is bad, and the place lacks the spirit and life that it once had. It should be taken off life support and be allowed to die."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2003
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We ordered 2 drinks. They
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ordered 2 drinks. They were BAD. Server told us that blender was not working. Strawberry Daiquiri (Virgin) and Mandarin Vodka drink tasted bad. Pasta was reasonable-sauce was too liquidy. Appetizers were very good. Even though we had reservations we were made to wait almost 6-10 minutes."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've been to Buca many times.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been to Buca many times. Food is served family-style, so be really hungry or go with a group. Lots of menu items to choose from, and for us, the food has always been delicious!! Great staff too. We'll be back!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love the decor! We already
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love the decor! We already enjoy Buca, and when you add in a super promotion ($5 per person for lasagna!), we simply had to go there!
My wife & I shared 3 different varieties of lasagna (veggie, chicken and traditional), each of which was very good.
The service, as always, was outstanding."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was really flavorful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was really flavorful. Owr server was very attentive. Too many kids around and large parties. Avoid the tiramisu it was HUGE and tasteless."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try to have an event once
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Try to have an event once a year hear because we love spaghetti here
Always great"
Always great"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were in a very noisey section,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were in a very noisey section, although we had asked for a quiet table. They did not receive our switch of reservation time and so they tried to accommodate us the best they could.
The wait staff brought over the candelabra for our daughter's birthday.
It was very nice."
The wait staff brought over the candelabra for our daughter's birthday.
It was very nice."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Small servings are quite large,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small servings are quite large, so make sure you show up with a big appetite. The food was good and Eric our original sever was professional, pleasant and fun. ."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good value for a family
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been her many times. Is a good family style restaurant. The service was very slow this night. It's not usually like that I would say. Food is good, it's fun to look at the pictures and memorabelia they have."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I love Buca and was excited
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Buca and was excited to take my boyfriend for his 1st experience at this usually wonderful place. This location was a disappointment.
Service was slow and pasta was over cooked. Just unacceptable.
It was not busy, yet we were sat among tables that were loud and ridiculous. It appeared that could have been avoided."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and thoroughly enjoyed Valentines dinner!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 25 for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I'm not a fan of the family
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'm not a fan of the family style menu which limits you to what other people in your party agree to since each order is for at least 2 people. Overall it's a good place for a group gathering."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - Campbell
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic