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Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
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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57 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(41)
- special occasion(30)
- kid-friendly(29)
- fit for foodies(14)
- neighborhood gem(10)
- great for lunch(9)
Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't go on special days like Mothers Day. They do not keep up with reservations."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
completely amazed!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time here and it turned out better than our expectations! The service was fantastic the food was amazing, it was an all around pleasant expirience!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food, Mediorce Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food as always was great. I enjoyed the quickness in which we received our food. The calamari was awesome, and our pasta was good. The waiter was a bit rude but all in all the experience was good."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A pleasant surpise!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we asked our grandson where he wanted to go for his birthday dinner he chose Buca di Beppo because he'd heard the food was good, although none of us had ever dined there. We liked the atmosphere as soon as we walked in and were greeted by very friendly staff who explained the food is served family-style. I was a little nervous, being the only gluten-free person in our group, about sharing a meal with my husband and grandson. I was very impressed with how accomodating they were, even to the point of serving one of the canoles as just filling in a bowl for me!
The food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and efficient. None of us had any idea when we walked in that we were about to have such a fantastic dining experience!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was slow even though
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow even though it was not busy."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My family and I relly enjoyed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I relly enjoyed this dining experience. We had a great time!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and outstanding service!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easy reservation by phone
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Easy reservation by phone or on-line
Friendly staff/servers and good portions of food"
Friendly staff/servers and good portions of food"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service! We were delayed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service! We were delayed due to lack of parking and they still had our table waiting. Will always go back!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always love the food here,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always love the food here, the service is usually a hit or miss. This time our waitress was very great. We tried a few new dishes and loved them. My 4 year old twins loved the food too and they are very picky eaters. Am looking forward to dining here again, and will again make a reservation."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fair-good service, decent food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For a place that serves family-style food, their seating arrangements are lousy. We had a party of 9 - 7 adults, 2 kids. The table was against the wall - which isn't a problem in and of itself, however, you could not escape if you sat in the middle against the wall. Very tight seating... beyond 'intimate.'
The food was good. I liked the Chicken Saltimbocca (everything is better with bacon/prosciutto!) Spaghetti was meh...
The service was SLOW... slow to take our order, very slow to get our food. The beverage service was nearly absent.
I know it was a busy Saturday holiday weekend (Easter) but really?"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed the food as usual.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the food as usual. It was a Saturday night and a little bit lively for a quiet dinner. My fault, not theirs - I should have chosen a quieter time."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was good and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was good and food was hot. We had a nice time for the birthday celebration.
Also...
Don't forget to look up current coupons on your smart phone. They usually have a coupon a available."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing service for my birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing service for my birthday and a large group"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday Bash
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Took my daughter to dinner for her birthday.
Everything was wonderful. I was a little
Disappointed that the flowers I had arranged
to be delivered when we arrived had been
delivered but somehow didn't make it to the
table. Our waiter was exceptional & the food
was excellent."
Everything was wonderful. I was a little
Disappointed that the flowers I had arranged
to be delivered when we arrived had been
delivered but somehow didn't make it to the
table. Our waiter was exceptional & the food
was excellent."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Parking is terrible. I had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Parking is terrible. I had my 88 old mother and it was diffacult to find parking."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Brought my daughter in for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brought my daughter in for her birthday celebration. In my experience, restaurants regularly supply a birthday dessert of some kind (even a scoop of ice cream with candle)for the birthday person. So, I was taken by surprise that all she received was the song and a large candle on a candlestick. We ended up ordering her a dessert.
Perhaps that could be made clearer so that there is no surprise/disappointment. This is not the type of conversation that is necessarily appropriate in front of the birthday person."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, Huge portions
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, Huge portions served "family style". A "small" dish feeds 2-4 people, "Large" feeds 4-6. probably not a good choice for a couple, but for 3 or more it's great! My wife, 14 yr old son and I ordered a salad, fettucini alfredo and a chicken dish. We were stuffed, and have enough leftovers for the 3 of us to feast another night. The garlic bread wasn't that good; stick with their plain (free) bread."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This time round the food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This time round the food was not as tasty as times before.
On top of that the house bread smelt stale. We let them know and they got us what was supposed to be fresh but actually was cold from the fridge. The service lacked detail and attention to the client."
On top of that the house bread smelt stale. We let them know and they got us what was supposed to be fresh but actually was cold from the fridge. The service lacked detail and attention to the client."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Definitely making a reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Definitely making a reservation is recommended. Great for groups with family style food portions."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
BUCA. TIME !!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and excellent service!! Very enjoyable!!! Fun and LOTS of Delicious FOOD!! Thanks for a great time!!!!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great! Even
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great! Even though we were a few minutes late for our reservation (so sorry!) we were seated quickly and greeted within a couple minutes. Our server was attentive and friendly, and kept the bread coming (I do enjoy my bread...). Only mishap was that the wrong pasta was brought to our table, however, it was corrected quickly when we got the attention of our server, and the correct pasta was brought out in just a few minutes, which was a pleasant surprise! Overall, no complaints, and will be happy to return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was our first time there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time there the food was great it meet our expectation I would defently recommended"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thanks for the great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I do apologize that I thought I booked my reservation for Saturday not Friday. That's why I think there was some confusion when I arrived on Saturday (Steven Fong) I didn't notice this until I got home that I accidently booked the wrong day. We do appreciate that you got us in on your busy Saturday night. (6:30) Our waiter was awesome too!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 25 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, good service, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good service, but just be aware this place is quite noisey with the large parties celebrating events and the staff singing Happy Birthday to a table quite often throughout the nite."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Depends on the Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We got there 10 minutes before our 8pm reservation and checked in. We didn't get seated until at least 10 minutes after 8. Think the hostess forgot about us.
But our waitress was very friendly and did her job."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it! Food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved it! Food and service was great! Our waiter was quite a character. :) Funny Guy, fast and polite. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - San Jose - Oakridge
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic