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Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
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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83 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 83 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(56)
- special occasion(34)
- kid-friendly(22)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(11)
Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Yumm
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great sever kept asking us to add on things sprung the bill up quite a bit but other than that a very good!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Family Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great evening at the Pope's Table. We were able to chat and look at every member in our group. The food was delicious as always and service was efficient and fun."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's Day - bad service...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been here a number of times with my husband and we love it usually! But this time was quite different...I took my mom here for Mother's Day at 12:15, typically a busy time of course. But the restaurant was not packed when we got there, which I thought would mean a decent amount of attention for my mom on this special day. But I was wrong! Our server barely spoke to us, didn't go into detail about the dishes, seemed rushed, and we had to ask random other servers for things we needed. She only came around once to just quickly ask how it was going. My mom loves chatting with servers and is just the nicest lady, but we didn't get greeted as such. I was disappointed. We ate the chicken parm. and it was soggy and unfortunate."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was prom night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"At Happy Hour we made a reservation via the mobil app....showed up to discover it was prom night central.....and that was fine....very energetic, kids were having fun and it was nice to see the place accommodate the groups of prom parties. Food was fine, egg plant parmesan was nice, had the fruit de mare and that was good as well....not fine dining, but good solid dishes, great service and a nice wine list. Not a place we go to often, but when in the mood for family style old school italian, it cannot be beat....and the decor is so much fun....that alone makes it worth going."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A wonderful restaurant with fantastic Italian food. Huge portions family style to share. It was 5 Star"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was mighty tasty. Been there for my birthday 2 years in a row. There's a good chance it will be 3 years in a row."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food- slow to seat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went here for an office party, and although we had reservations for 4:45pm (for only 5 people) it took them about 10-15 min to seat us. The restaurant was half empty, what was the point of the reservation? Beyond that the service was good-- but nothing to write home about. Food was tasty and there was plenty of it. It was a decent place, though next time we'll go elsewhere."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took our daughter and her
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We took our daughter and her college room-mates out for dinner and it was the perfect place. The food was excellent, the ambiance was energetic and we truly enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have been to other Bucas
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been to other Bucas before and loved it. This one had a very large group there 20-30 people at the table next to us so the service wasn't great and our food was rushed. The noodles weren't done cooking and they ran out of mushrooms.
I'm assuming this was just a one time problem and would still recommending giving it a try. It's just too bad I was celebrating my birthday that day."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good for kids.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just Ok. It's not a low price restaurant. I expected more favorable food. That said, my kids loved it. Ambiance and service was good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great bartender...entertained
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great bartender...entertained us with tales while we waited. Food is substantial. Great for groups who want to share a meal...a family affair."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a fun time. Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a fun time. Great food and large quantities. Lunch for the next day!! They must hire students from St Thomas-----great staff!!!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a good time and we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We had a good time and we definitely would go back. Great family style place. Food was fantastic"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Parking please?
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Food and services were both great. I just wish Buca had its own parking lot"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday occasion.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service, a gal whose name I forget. She was honest and very informative. Her service was great. Food was good. Not the best Italian in town but tasty none the less. Too loud though, tables far to close to each other. Went with my family for a birthday celebration, very good choice. Will be back for special occasions with medium to large groups,"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was slow, and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was slow, and our order was not correct when brought to the table. After leaving the restaurant we realized the server added an entree to our bill that we did not have."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had our usual positive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had our usual positive experience at Buca - good food and excellent service. We usually visit the St. Paul location and hadn't been to Mpls. for years. Aside from the location, it's hard to tell the difference."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's been down in the basement
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's been down in the basement of an old building probably since before the building was built. It's a very light taste of gangster-Italian. Buca, while now a chain, still seems best-experienced in this relative-dive location. Ask for the lunch menu at dinner unless you actually want family-size portioning."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A shadow of its former self
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We used to really enjoy Buca, especially how flavorful their good was. However, the last couple of times we've gone, the food has been downright bland, nearly without flavor. We had the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, usually one of our favorites, but we might as well have been eating Easy Mac. Same for the three meatballs: only a hint of their usual herb flavor. And even the margaritas were bland. Like I said before, we had the same experience a few months ago at a different location. All of that having been said, the Apple Crostata for dessert was quite delicious. Unfortunately, Buca has fallen significantly from the top of our list."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time at Buca, it was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time at Buca, it was awesome!! My boyfriend and I had a fantastic belated Valentine's dinner!! We will be back for sure!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant gets better
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant gets better and better with age! I'm amazed at how good the food is. I loved it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everyone was very polite,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everyone was very polite, patient, and friendly. The food was amazing and they have the greatest mixed greens salad!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overall it was a bad experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"Overall it was a bad experience. The saddest part was the manager knew it and did nothing about it. There was a party of teenagers that he was more focused on than the adults in the room. The whole reason for my visit was because of my niece's 17th birthday and that was not acknowledged during the reservation process after mentioning it online or during my interaction with the hostess."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great evening, it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great evening, it seemed our waitress was rather busy. I am not sure if there were enough wait staff on hand. It was Valentines night however which I am sure is a crazy time."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 25 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great portions.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great portions. Two large orders easily fed a group of seven guys."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 26 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have eaten here many times, and have yet to be disappointed.
Food is hot and done right, and service always is top notch."
Food is hot and done right, and service always is top notch."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 27 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have eaten many, many,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have eaten many, many, times at Buca----------the waitress was nice but the location maybe of our table ? resulted in poor service---we had to ask for plates, the salad came late, and just in general Buca was behind with almost everything the evening of 1/26/2013
All the best
Tom"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 28 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
it was great! the only thing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it was great! the only thing is since it was our first time & had no idea of portion sizes it would
have been very help if the server showed us the bowl sizes. there was jus two of us and it was waaaay too much food.
great food tho!!!! we will come back!"
have been very help if the server showed us the bowl sizes. there was jus two of us and it was waaaay too much food.
great food tho!!!! we will come back!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were a party of 8. A big
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a party of 8. A big group, yes, but when we make a reservation, shouldn't they have a table ready or close to ready? We had to wait 30 minutes to be seated despite our reservation.
It seems like there was not enough wait staff for the number of customers they had. It took a long time to get our order in. It seems like our waitress was never around.
The food was good. Even the kids liked it all."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 30 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food/service. Iffy ambience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good, dessert was great. Service was wonderful as well. Could've done with fewer suggestive photos since we had a 7 year old along. Seating was extremely cramped and gave us the feeling more of a pizza joint than fine Italian dining."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
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Review 31 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always have great time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always have great time at Buca.With thwo small kids it is our go to place for any occasion.And every time food was great."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first trip to Buca, my boss has eaten there at times while in the Cities and suggested it. We treated my 3 grown sons and their girlfriends to dinner there and we all
enjoyed it. it was easy to choose something we could all agree on. we all cleaned our
plates, it was awesome food. loved the place too. Good service too.
thank you"
enjoyed it. it was easy to choose something we could all agree on. we all cleaned our
plates, it was awesome food. loved the place too. Good service too.
thank you"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 33 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It would been nice if our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It would been nice if our waitress could've check our table in passing. There was moments where we wouldn't see her for a bit. And 3 separate checks. It was a big group and people broke up into 3 groups."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Buca's downhill slide
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were very disappointed with Buca's. Our reservation was for 7pm. They were already out of garlic mashed potatoes! In my opinion, that is what they do best! We felt like we were being rushed, and the waitstaff seemed very disorganized. This is a yearly party we've been hosting at Buca's for ten years That tradition will be changing next year."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic