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Buca di Beppo - Encino
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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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(40)
- special occasion(29)
- kid-friendly(28)
- fit for foodies(14)
- neighborhood gem(12)
- great for lunch(9)
Buca di Beppo - Encino Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food excellent - huge portions, nice waiter"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dependable Italian Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Buca Di Beppo serves dependable, tasty Italian food in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Really delicious salads"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dining experience & good eatery.."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always good. But $18 for a small pizza and $9 for a side of broccoli? As I said, the food is good, but the prices make me not want to go often."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were seated within 5 to 10 minutes and we liked our waiter. Food was pretty timely and fairly good, except the pizza. I had to
ask about it and when the waiter returned from checking, he said their was a problem with the oven and it should be ready in a few
minutes. The "assistant manager?" advised us of the same and was very apologetic. When the pizza came, it was really nothing special. When you picked up a piece of the Margherita pizza, the cheese just slid right off."
ask about it and when the waiter returned from checking, he said their was a problem with the oven and it should be ready in a few
minutes. The "assistant manager?" advised us of the same and was very apologetic. When the pizza came, it was really nothing special. When you picked up a piece of the Margherita pizza, the cheese just slid right off."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good and consistent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good friendly service, food is always good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
How do they stay in business ?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I don't know why there are so many people at this restaurant eating bad food. Of the 5 dishes we ordered only the Chicken Marsala and the Caesar salad was good. The fettuccine was awful and the spaghetti was just ok but needed more sauce . The meatballs were ok. The kids did like their meals of mac & cheese. They charge way too much money for bad food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for groups and really good wait staff."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great time. The food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great time. The food was good. Only complaint - a little too pricy. When you have 7 healthy eaters, it ended up costing over $300 with the tip. Not something we'll do often. Would rather come more often, but can't afford it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We found the bruschetta to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We found the bruschetta to be delicious! It was really really good. The atmosphere was intimate, where my friends and I didn't have to yell at each other. The colossal dessert topped it off. It was huge! We liked the cubed shaped brownies and of course the ice cream! Overall good experience, would definitely go back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Buca di Beppo in Encino was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Buca di Beppo in Encino was ok. The food was ok, the pasta undercooked. The waitress was nice but did not offer any water. The bartenders were unprofessional."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Family and kid friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Bucca in Encino. It is a great neighborhood place for families and large group celebrations. The food is good and the staff is courteous and friendly."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service. I recommend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service. I recommend sitting at the Chef's Table... so much fun!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been there before and the food has always been good. The service also has always been good."
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not So Sweet Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was neat and friendly. Unfortunately a large party next door took most of our waiter's attention. At one point even forgetting to provide sugar with our Ice Teas. Three other employees assisted the waiter with getting our order and plates. But the food was great and establishment was clean."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You get alot of food an the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"You get alot of food an the service is very good."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
V-Day - Buca Dropped the Ball
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well, I usually go to Buca with my family for some quick pasta and pizza. We went for V-Day because, again, its a good family joint. They were severly off their game for V-Day and perhaps didn't schedule correctly? We were seated in this outside tent they put up to accommodate more people but we sat at the opening of the tent so it was cold and the kids complained. There were heaters in the tents but they didn't seem to be on or turned up enough. We waited about 15 minutes for our server to arrive and that was only after we told the walking-around manager that we'd been waiting that long. It took a long time for us to get everything else too. For the most part, Buca is chill for everyday eating and I would go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Everthing was good until the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everthing was good until the food came and the veal came instead of the chicken cutlet and by that time food was cold"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The waiter assigned to us
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waiter assigned to us was very attentive and courteous. Excellent service."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food and great service!!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is average, service depends
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is average, service depends on your server. Good for groups since the portions are gigantic."
Dined on 01/12/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were very disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were very disappointed with the spagetti and meatballs. The marinara sauce was like having colored water. Meatball were good, did not make up for the sauce at all."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome as always. Never had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Awesome as always. Never had a bad meal or service in the several times I have eaten there. One of my FEW faves."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went with my family and we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went with my family and we were all pleased with what we got. Ziti was a bit dry but the stuffed shells had a good bit of spice from the sausage and the sauces were yummy. The stuffed cannelloni was equally good. I'm still craving the wedge salad - very good. Will definitely be going back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - Encino
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic