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Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
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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58 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 58 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(35)
- kid-friendly(32)
- special occasion(28)
- great for lunch(13)
- fit for foodies(10)
- neighborhood gem(8)
Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Servers were excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had my Birthday lunch with a group of friends, server did so great in keeping up with our many requests always smiling and very knowlegable of menu items offered."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for a special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Birthday party for a 6 year old a big hit. Plenty of choices, lots of food, great service."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Usually a great place to go. Always has great service and ambience.The hostess was very nice and went out of her way to accommodate our party which was late because we got wrong directions. Im not sure why, but for some reason the food wasn't very good that night, not bad but it had no flavor at all. Maybe it was because it was a very busy night."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good stuff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"all food was good and tasty. All the staff was good and willing to help with all of are needs. very good food."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this place, and it's so fun for a group dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Being Mother's Day, it was understandable that the food took longer than normal to get to us. But it was an enjoyable dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed our time a lot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I went to your restaurant on May 10th for my birthday party. It was our first time there. Everyone had a great time and commented on how good the food was. We very much enjoyed the ambiance created by all the authentic photos, etc. We look forward to coming back again soon. PS: Our server (a pregnant young lady) went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a more dedicated server. Thanks again! Sean O'Donnell and Family"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and good value for lunch"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delishhhh!!! And I had left
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delishhhh!!! And I had left overs ....:) loved it"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was normal, formulaic,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was normal, formulaic, but tasty. Service was horrible."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time at a Buca di Beppo and the first time at this location. The service was amazing and the food was great. We ordered the Mixed Green Salad with gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto and it was the best salad I've ever had. We also ordered Chicken Carbonara and White Sangria to go with our dinner. The White Sangria was just OK nothing special but the dessert made up for it. Overall, I would go again."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Keianna was great . Very friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Keianna was great . Very friendly and attentive"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Buca's the Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were celebrating a recent MBA graduation. The service was outstanding. I don't remember our servers name, but he had an Irish accent. He was very, very attentive.
Thank you for contributing to a special evening."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were first seated close
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were first seated close to the kitchen which was very noisy. We asked to be moved, and the waitress was very friendly & accommodating to do that. Everything we ordered was outstanding--lasagne & a crab, shrimp, mussel pasta dish."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Papac's Buca Review
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service. Good quality in both."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We hosted my daughter's birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We hosted my daughter's birthday celebration here. We were running late and the staff was so nice as we waited for our guests to arrive. The food was great and the waiter was right on in estimating how much food our party of 12 would consume. All in all a good time was had by all."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at this restaurant is great!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Generous portions even the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Generous portions even the smaller plates. Our waiter, Patrick, was an absolute delight!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gotta try the Steak Parmigiana
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My Son and I took my wife to Buca for Valentines Day, we had some amazing food.
We started of with Bucas version of a Wedge Salad (Italian Style) AMAZING!!!!
For the main entrees we had Shrimp Fra Diavolo(always incredable)but the best was the Steak Parmigiana. I never had that before and it was outstanding. We were so stuffed and Happy that we had no room for dessert."
We started of with Bucas version of a Wedge Salad (Italian Style) AMAZING!!!!
For the main entrees we had Shrimp Fra Diavolo(always incredable)but the best was the Steak Parmigiana. I never had that before and it was outstanding. We were so stuffed and Happy that we had no room for dessert."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always enjoy going to Buca
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy going to Buca for family events. It IS noisy, but that goes with it being a family atmosphere. It is lively! ;)
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food!"
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great place to eat:D
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great place to dine in or for special occasions, i made reservations for two and we show up 15 mins early and sat us right away, we didnt have to wait long for our to to reach our table great service and the food was and is always delicious. thank you bucca for a great valentines day dinner. would be mostly coming back soon."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Came with a small group for lunch to celebrate our son's first birthday. Everyone enjoyed the food and the service was very nice. Food came out quickly and was all very tasty (family style caesar salad, spicy chicken rigatoni, eggplant parmesan, and chicken canneloni). Overall, food is a good value, especially with the coupons you get in the mail/neighborhood flyers). Have been here a few times, and have always left pleased with the food and service."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food...great service-- fun!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server were awesome... Celebrated a birthday... They made it fun!!!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our pasta dish(which was pricey
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our pasta dish(which was pricey for pasta)seemed as if it had been sitting under a warmer for too long, and the people who were seated behind us and had come in much later than we did, also got their food way before we did. Normally, we have been happy with the service at Buca, but this last time our food was clearly left sitting far too long, and our waiter seemed distracted and somewhat unfriendly as well. Better luck next time!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic