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.
"We decided to go out with a friend to Buca based on the fact they had a gluten free menu. We got there, and even with our reservation, we were made to sit for 10 minutes, even though the restaurant seemed largely empty. The place is full of kitschy memorabilia all over the walls, floors, ceilings and every space. Fake flowers and make-up tubes from the 50s and random bras and the Pope's head sticking out of a table. We didn't know what to expect but it was very overwhelming, cheesy, and frankly with all the twists and turns and weird stuff glued to the wall I felt I was stuck in a serial killer's basement. The service was slow, ineffective, and got my gluten-free order wrong. The food was mediocre and over-priced. Would not go back."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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"While it is an experience, the cost for a family of 5 to grab dinner here was noticeably higher than other comparable restaurants. You will leave here full and satisfied by the overall taste of the food, but the check (now a week later) still resonates as a bit over expectation for what it was."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"Had gift card so tried it out. Had party of 6. Waiter was great. Very apologetic about wait for food, was really busy on a Sunday. Food was decent. Not sure that I would pay those kinds of prices without a gift card. A large spaghetti and meatballs was $29. Overall would eat there again."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"My reward for making a reservation online was a really poor table - right next to the bar and the server's workstation. We have been to Buca's many times and have noticed a continual decrease in the level of service. Now I know why. We spent the evening listening to chatter between servers at the workstation. We were appalled at the comments they made about the tables and customers they were serving. If you ever worried that the wait staff talks about you behind your back, worry no more - they do, and they do it openly and without respect. Their comments were biting, distasteful, and unprofessional. It was if we were invisible, which only adds to the overall disrespect these people have for those paying their wages. We won't be back."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"It was our first time. We had a group of 8, and I think our server didn't care about us since she knew she would get a standard 18% tip for a large party. On the bright side the food, atmosphere and company were great. Will try it again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Went to the Buca for Mother's Day and had a great time -- great service as always, and some of the newer items on the menu were quite good. will be back!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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"...service just so so. Maybe our waiter was new; he was difficult to understand, especially given the noise level. It took quite a while to get a bottle of wine (although a small tasting so we could decide which to order was brought fairly quickly). Our order was correctly repeated back to us; however, pizza never showed up; was blamed on the kitchen. It took about 25 minutes to get it after we asked.
Time for kudos: I screwed up our reservation, made it for the wrong night. When the hostess couldn't find our reservation, we pulled up the email confirmation and realized that I made it for Friday, not Saturday. They checked with manager who gave us a table with instructions to be done by a certain time. Whew-saved the evening!!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"I would recommend Buca di Beppo - Gaithersburg in a heart beat. Once my husband and I walked in, we received a warm welcome, were walked to our table without having to wait and once we reached our table, we were told who our waiter will be.
The food that we ordered was delicious. I ordered the Chicken Cannelloni, which was the perfect temperature and every bite was a delight. My husband ordered the Penne Arrabbiata, which again was the perfect temperature and tasty. We ordered the small portions and we still had to take the leftovers home, but we did not mind at all.
For dessert we ordered the cheesecake, which was creamy, but not too rich, so each bite did not feel heavy.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and you will too."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"My friends and I go to Buca di Beppo on a regular basis because we love the food. This past time was not so great. There was a large group sitting in the same room as us who was extremely loud and out of control. Other customers were clearly unhappy about the noise level and it was difficult to even have a conversation at your table. The manager came by our table to ask how our meal was going. We said the food was great but that it was extremely loud, to the point of not being able to hear each other. The manager's response was that it was quiet earlier in the evening and that we should have come then. We were incredibly disappointed with her response."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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"Second trip, first to this one in Maryland, I had visited the restaurant in Las Vegas. Uniformly outstanding food..worth the visit. My son and his fiance joined me, and it was a perfect family place. Service was very good, energetic, will say the entrees took a bit longer than I would have expected. Overall, very memorable and will return as soon as I can."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We were from out of town and found this spot thru OT. Very fun place, sort of like NY's Arthur Ave. on steroids. Basic family style Italian food. Our waitress, Priscilla, was outstanding as well as the welcoming manager. Priscilla went out of her way to make sure everything was pleasing."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"this was a last minute choice for Easter... Thank goodness for Open Table. We were very pleased with our meal experience.No waiting for seating, and it was a very relaxed time. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"Party of 6. Two members asked to change the sauce from spicey to non-spicey for two of the entrees. All other entrees were ordered as stated on the menu.Waitstaff said no problem. Order arrived at table and only one entree of the two came as order with the non-spicey sauce. It took the kitchen two times to correct the order. By then everyone else's food got cold waiting for the corrected order to arrive properly. The waitstaff did not ask about the other orders so we all eat a cold pasta entree. Those who got the correct entree agreed the food was tasty but all wished we could have eaten a hot meal together. It was pretty bad when some started to eat in front of the person who did not receive their order. Waitstaff did apologized."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
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"I made reservations on line at the last moment for a holiday Sunday. Was very surprised that there was something available. When we got there, they were ready for us. Staff (from welcoming to waiter on) was so nice and friendly and I know they were hazzled because of all the extra people that day. My husband was hesitant because he really doesn't like to share a dish he picks out. He was stuffed and we still have enough to bring home. A VERY pleasant experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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"We were seated in the wine room and there was a throbbing bass noise, presumably from the air handling system, that was driving me to insanity...I wish I had taken my parents somewhere else for Easter..."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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"Seemed every other table had a birthday celebration on the saturday night we dined there. The staff came out (Bennigans style) and sang happy birthday every 5 mintues for every other table. This is going to be a very noisy restaurant. Typical olive garden type food. The salmon was not bad, and the stuffed mushrooms were good as well. The restaurant is definitely very stuffy (unless you sit in the bar area, which surprisingly was quieter than the main dining area)."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Food was good. Waiter was very nice, but it seemed like it was his first night EVER. It took 1/2 hour to get a glass of wine and a vodka/tonic. Our waiter said the bartender wasn't there that and a server had to go look up the recipe ?!?!?! Cocktail FINALLY showed up without a lime, and upon tasting, they used water not tonic. Sent it back for a rum and coke (asked for the lime this time), and the waiter said not to worry-he wouldn't charge us for the first V&T. No kidding. Then we had to ask for the side dish that hadn't appeared. No water. Music BLARES overhead even though we were in a nearly empty room ( which we asked for with two elderly moms in tow). Manager warned about the loud music, saying she wasn't able to turn it dow"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2010
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"We always get great food & service at Buca! You can't possibly leave there hungry. The servers are attentive & helpful & the portions - even the small sized ones - are more than ample. The restaurant is very kid-friendly & it seems there's always something new to see in the pictures etc. in the rooms. We love it!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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"Buca di Beppo is one of our favorite "go-to" restaurants when we have guests visiting from out of town. Love the chopped salad! The family style servings is about as close as you can get to being at home -- without having to cook and clean-up. Can spend the time focusing on being with your guests."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The wait staff at this Buca location always is topnotch. They go out of their way to be pleasant and efficient. The food never fails to deliver. It was a great time."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great location and parking for good for a number of businesses in Gaithersburg, including our agency. Good setting for relaxed business lunches. Good variety of food that can be modified for vegetarians and special diets. Food is good, portions are appropriate for lunch time. Service is very timely and Bucca staff appear to understand that "business lunches" need to be done within a schedule time slot....efficient but not rushed. Setting is good for large staff lunches (8-15 people) allowing people to interact and do a little mid-day team building. Dessert offereings are great, especially for taking back to the office to enjoy for a later in the day meeting."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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