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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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146 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 146 reviews
5 stars
(57)
4 stars
(61)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- good for groups(102)
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Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not as good as maggiano's but will do in a pinch. Feels like an old italian grandmothers house and the food is pretty good to. My second favorite italian place after maggiano's"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent but it did feel like we were part of a process. At least three different people brought our courses and they had to figure out who got what. It is a nice place and good food for the price but it feels like they took a little of the personal touch out. We had 5:30 reservations so the restaurant wasn't that busy."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hopefully a fluke
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Usually I have had good experiences at Buca, but this was my first time in Indy. The food was great as always. However, though the restaurant was relatively empty, our dinner came out a good deal later after finishing our appetizers. Then, though I had asked our server if she could get our checks to us right after getting our meals (since we were in a rush), there was a long delay. I had to ask the manager, who happened to be walking by. When we finally got our checks, it had been split NINE ways for a party of SEVEN. For a restaurant that serves meals for sharing I would think that splitting a bill would not be a big deal. The manager, though he helped to take care of the issue, did not seem apologetic at all. No more Indy Buca for me."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2013
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for a family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Meet my son and his girlfriend from CO for the weekend. Great place to share different entree's and wonderful service."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very disappointed with food quality. Our family used to love the food there and was looking forward to dining there. Although the food came out fast but the quality of food was not what we remembered."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for visitors
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Buca di Beppo is a unique experience because of its "history", friendly service and fine food. It is not like any other restaurant in town, small rooms, lots of pictures to view, and of course, a fine menu."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor vs. other Buca di Beppo's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have had very good experiences at other Buca di Beppo's--a reason we chose to go to the Indianapolis Buca on a recent trip to Indy.
We sat for a half hour with no service. After asking if someone had been assigned to us someone promptly arrived. The manager came to our table with a sense of sincere concern--asking a number of questions. Service for the rest of the evening was below standard--e.g. we had to ask for bread, an entree order came out wrong, we had to ask for spoons for desert. Given the manager's expressed concern, I was surprised we did not receive a complimentary desert or at least coffee. Perhaps this was an isolated case of dysfunctional service, but I will not take the chance to go back the next time we're in Indy."
We sat for a half hour with no service. After asking if someone had been assigned to us someone promptly arrived. The manager came to our table with a sense of sincere concern--asking a number of questions. Service for the rest of the evening was below standard--e.g. we had to ask for bread, an entree order came out wrong, we had to ask for spoons for desert. Given the manager's expressed concern, I was surprised we did not receive a complimentary desert or at least coffee. Perhaps this was an isolated case of dysfunctional service, but I will not take the chance to go back the next time we're in Indy."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Birthday Celebration
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of eight made reservations for 7:00 on Friday night to celebrate our 18 year old's birthday. We were seated at 7:25. Our waitress was pleasant and got drinks and appetizers right away. Our only snafu was when the food arrived at our table. One of the servers dropped a knife which crashed into my husband's wine glass. The glass broke the wine spilled on my husband's plate, on our cheesy garlic bread and my husband. The waitress apologized. She got a new plate and offered my husband a complimentary glass of wine. The garlic bread was not replaced. My son reminded the waitress that it was my daughter's birthday. The staff sang to her and walked away-no treat. The final bill included the wine and the garlic bread. Not fun."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Group Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had 7 people in my group who didn't even all know each other but the family dinner experience was comfortable for all and gave people opportunity for interaction while enjoying delicious food."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've visited Buca in Indy several times over the past few years. Previously, we would have rated everything as 'good' at least. But the past two visits, which this review encompasses, saw a fairly dramatic drop-off.
The physical plant of the restaurant is tired. The seats are broken and springs protrude (yes, I got jabbed), the lights in the dining room flicker badly (reportedly from car traffic driving in the garage overhead but more likely from substandard electrical systems), which causes a dizzying strobe-light effect. The air is heavy with grease from poor ventilation and circulation.
The food quality is only fair. Southern Italian food is hard to ruin, which probably saved it.
The servers are good. Very friendly."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a reservation for 8:30 was literally in there for 10 minutes and already had my food and it was awesome!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and they take care of you!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Spaghetti soup
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our spaghetti was not drained so it was a bowl of water with noodles. We showed the waitress. she agreed it was horrible, but did not replace it. She did bring sauce to add on top but the noodles became gross sitting in a bowl of water. We complained to manager but nothing was done. It ruined a 50th birthday celebration dinner. In addition, the waitress did not want to arrange for happy birthday to be sung. She told the birthday boy "you really don't want that" but when he told her yes, he did want to celebrate, she went ahead and had them come sing. Overall, we were disappointed and won't return. So bad we rescheduled another party 2 days later to Old Spaghetti Factory and it was much better."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service, OK food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server, Matthew, was fantastic. The restaurant was jammed, yet he was able to personalize his service to us. We were somewhat surprised to learn that there were no freebies offered to the birthday celebrant at our table; I think they missed out on additional sales with that policy."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love taking the kids there. Great times every time!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good Italian food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant serves family-style food, so either go with someone who has similar taste, or a large enough group to get some variety. The food is very good, and so is the wine. It's a bit pricey, but not exorbitant. The atmosphere is relaxed and festive."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not what I remembered
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had last visited Buca over 10 years ago with my parents. I remember the food being awesome with enormous portions. We all ate what we wanted and had food to bring home. I visited Buca this week with my 10 yr. old son. The portion size and the food quality was equivalent to the other Italian restaurants in our life (Olive Garden and Charbono's) but I paid about double for it. Not cool! Speaking of cool, we froze. I would recommend this restaurant if it weren't for the price. It's just not enough better than the other places that are closer, cheaper, and have free parking."
Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great big food, tiny table space
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great as expected. The table space and space between tables is worse than an airplane. We are not big people. Service was fair that night, done better in the past. Didn't get silverware and when we did some pieces weren't clean, okay they probably went through the dishwasher cycle, but I'll pass on having sterile crusty parts on my silverware. If you are 6 or less go for the booth if you can. Larger parties I'd try to score a private room or at least try to avoid the long cafeteria tables in the very very keep walking, yep around another corner, oops excuse me as I turn the millionth corner seating area. Apple Gorgonzola salad awesome, chicken Marsala pretty good chicken carbonara very good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Buca-my favorite "chain" restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service is always friendly and good, the atmosphere is cozy and the food is great!
Only drawback is no gluten-free pasta options, yet. Hope they consider adding this
to the menu in near future."
Only drawback is no gluten-free pasta options, yet. Hope they consider adding this
to the menu in near future."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Mothers Day dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is absolutely the best, the service was excellent. The server treated us like we were royalty and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. This has become one of my top favorite restaurants. Great for families and everything is oversized including the desserts which are fabulous!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very sastifactory service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant has good atmosphere, the quality of the food, is always been the best. The decoration has perfect touch with all the pictures hanging in the wall, gives great taste to your food, making you feel like you are actually eating in Italy. The customer service is awesome, no matter what day may I come the restaurant the complete staff they're always providing us, great attentive to all of the customer’s needs on a regular basis. Great place to come, Always refereed Buca Di Deppo, to all my friends & family to eat the best Italian food, in Indianapolis city."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day treat!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took mom to Buca for dinner in Mother's Day. She really enjoyed the food and we had a great time. Beware though, at this location there is very limited parking and we had to pay to park in the adjacent parking garage."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Chaotic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went to Buca's for prom with some friends and we had reservations. We showed up early and waited around 30 minutes past our reservation time. People with later reservation times and walk-in people were getting seated before us. When I asked a someone on staff about this she was not very helpful or nice. One member of staff who was busy doing other things however was nice enough to seek out getting us a table (this wasn't even his specific job). It was packed but there was a lot of events happening at the time so that only added to the stress. If it weren't for that I would say the experience was fine. Our server was really fast and on top of things even in the chaotic environment. The food was good, we just had 1 hour less to eat."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service, loved everything about Buca di Beppo. This was my first time dining and it will def. not be the last.
Loved it."
Loved it."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We celebrated our son's 6th birthday with a trip to Indy. We advised Buca di Beppo ahead of our celebration. They had a birthday card ready and all the staff came to sing to him. Our waiter, Jason, was fantastic, friendly, and treated us great. The food was very tasty and more than enough for our small group. Loved the ambiance."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Graduation Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, the service was quick, and it was the perfect way to end my graduation day. It was big enough for the family and friends that attended."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 27 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Opinion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I attended Buca on a busy Saturday night, luckily we had reservations or it would have taken a good amount of time to be seated due to business. Our waiter was very friendly and checked up on us whenever he was not at another table. Our food was quickly and it was delicious. For how busy it was that night, our waiter was very attentive. It was a overall great experience"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 28 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first trip to Boca and we were very happy with the experience. The food was amazing and the waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and suggestions for first timers to try! Will most definitely be going back!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Glad they take reservations
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a group of 3 adults and 9 teens and we were happy to find a restaurant that took our reservation. We were seated immediately. Our wait person Corey was terrific and the food was delicious. The kids loved the apple gorgonzola salad along with the pasta dishes and dessert plate. All was excellent."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 30 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Handled it with ease...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I nearly always eat here before marathons and half-marathons that start in downtown Indianapolis. Knowing that, Buca is ALWAYS busy and ALWAYS crowded. I accept this fact and know that I may have to wait a few minutes beyond my reservation to get a seat (never longer than 15mins). As per that, they were SLAMMED on this night; people waiting in the hall, outside, and around the greeter. They handled the crowd pretty well - sat people as soon as tables opened up and as close to their reservation time as could be accommodated. We arrived a few minutes early and only had to wait a few minutes after our resv time.
The food was good and the service was good considering the crowd. It was noisy but that's to be expected."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 31 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite restaurants!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Buca's has always been one of our favorite Italian restaurants. The food was delicious with ample quantities. The waiter was personable, friendly and very attentive. Everything was great with the exception of the child sitting at the table next to us whose behavior was unacceptably noisy. The waiter was very apologetic although it was not any of his doing."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service, food was okay...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family went to Buca recently, and overall our experience was just okay. The service was not very good; granted, we were there when there was a special event in Indy, so the place was booked. Our food came to our table well after other groups who had come after us received their food. Several times servers came to our table with random dishes, trying to figure out if the dishes belonged to us. We ordered a penne pasta dish with chicken which was bland; the broccoli side dish had way too much garlic. The stuff shells dish was great! I don't know if I would go back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 33 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
As usual, food (and bread)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As usual, food (and bread) was fantastic! However, we must have had a new waiter or one that was distracted/busy, because he was terrible. Late in greeting us, we waited forever to put in our food order, and had to ask several times to be brought our bread. And, he kept disappearing on us... so we couldn't get refills on anything."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and checked on us quite frequently, and engaged in conversation. The food was very good and plentiful. It is the second time that we ate there. I would go back again and recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The chicken parm coating was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The chicken parm coating was undercooked and doughy."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I took 5 teenagers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I took 5 teenagers to Buca's to celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday. The service and the food couldn't have been finer. Anthony, our waiter, was fabulous !!!! Very engaging, but quick to serve, not only our table but the others around us. We would definately go back !!!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 37 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Open Table got reservations
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Open Table got reservations at short notice and was very impressive to our customers during a convention. Very impressed with the fast action."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 38 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had a number of service isssues,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a number of service isssues, including on menu items that we ordered not being delivered in a timely manner and extended waits for drink refills. The manager did straighten out the missing food issue and removed it from our bill."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 39 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the food & energetic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the food & energetic atmosphere. Great place to go after convention center shows."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 40 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food spoiled by atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, but a romantic evening atmosphere was disappointing due to several tables of obnoxious kids - one set was allowed to stand on their bench seat and stare at us while on the other side of us the children played games on their ipads with the volume up to annoyingly high levels."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
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Review 41 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good. The salmon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good. The salmon was fresh. I personally like garlic in my dipping olive oil as opposed to balsamic vinegar. Sierra was outstanding as a waitress. She is very intuitive. I enjoyed the ambiance. Good coffee too!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a large party and our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a large party and our two servers were phenomenal. The food was great we thoroughly enjoyed it."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 43 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and large portions
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service and large portions of food that were wonderful."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 44 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall our experience was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall our experience was very good. The service was fast, but almost to the point that we felt we were being rushed. It was also pretty loud. We would definitely go back again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 45 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is larger than it appears!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sure it's campy fun, but the food is good and the portions crazy! There should be a warning on the menu: objects are larger than they appear! We got the brownie sundae and while the picture looks like a small sundae in a margarita glass, this one must have been a giant's glass. It had 7 scoops of ice cream and piles and piles of brownies and whipped cream. That wasn't even the best dessert, the chocolate cake was even better (and also super sized."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 46 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waitress was wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waitress was wonderful and a lot of fun. We were in a hurry and she did everything she could to make our visit quick. This was a great overall experience."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but noisy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is fantastic and the portions hugh. Being at a table adjacent to three "special event" sing alongs was a bit much. Noise level is really too loud to talk."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 48 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian food and plenty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Italian food and plenty of it. It's a bit crowded which leads to a high noise level. I was a little disappointed with the service, we had to continually remind our waiter to bring, table service, drinks, etc."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 49 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and wonderful staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and wonderful staff as always."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
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Review 50 for Buca di Beppo - Downtown Indianapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The art work on the wall was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The art work on the wall was not kid friendly. we were seated at a booth near a naked staue picture, when you walk in there are two children mooning you(their pants are down)
and ladies with their breasts uncovered. My nine year old was very disturbed by all the pictures and I will not be returning with anyone in my group under the age of 16 due to the offensive pictures displayed on the walls."
and ladies with their breasts uncovered. My nine year old was very disturbed by all the pictures and I will not be returning with anyone in my group under the age of 16 due to the offensive pictures displayed on the walls."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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