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Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
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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149 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 149 reviews
5 stars
(56)
4 stars
(49)
3 stars
(28)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(5)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(106)
- special occasion(82)
- kid-friendly(69)
- fit for foodies(44)
- neighborhood gem(30)
- great for lunch(29)
Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Amanda
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We go to Buca's every year for my daughter's b'day. The atmosphere is always nice. We enjoy have a private room. The food is always delicious. Best Italian food."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quick Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went to Buca for lunch, and I was short on time. I was shocked at how fast, attentive & friendly the staff was! Every person I saw had a smile on their face & seemed happy to be at work. I will be back very soon for lunch again!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Wear your ear-plugs
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had no idea how popular Buca di Beppo was on Mother's Day until after dining there. In fact, I chose it because it was one of the rare places I could get an early table. It was very crowded, and considering that it is a huge restaurant and every seat was taken, Buca did as good a job as could be expected. The noise level was incredibly loud. Our service was a little slow, but that is understandable. In fact, I think most of the servers did heroic jobs winding their way through a maze of rooms carrying heavy dishes. We have been to Buca about 3 times previously (when it was half empty) and have been able to buy individual meals. This time we could only buy the family-style dishes. The food was ok, as usual."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Family Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have a five-year-old and two sixteen-month-olds. The wait-staff at Buca di Beppo went above and beyond to pay attention to all the kids and make sure that they, and therefore we, had a good time.
The food was good to boot!"
The food was good to boot!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Mother's Day Ever!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful time with my family for dinner on Mother's Day. Made reservations, and wer were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. So much food to choose from and of course portions were very generous. Our waiter was excellent and his timing was spot on regarding giving us plenty of time to enjoy appetizers and then our entree's and finally dessert. While there is so much going on in the restaurant we truly felt like we had the place to ourselves. Already considering making this an annual event for Mother's Day and certainly stopping by throughout the year. Would highly recommend this to all my friends."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's day meal
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took a group of 6. Service was great at first and then fell apart. Problems in the kitch perhaps. We were at our table for over an hour before getting our main course. We ordered two dishes to share among the group, Once they arrived, one had been sitting for awhile and was not that great. The other was hot and fresh."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved the overall experience. What a great place to dine."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian in a fun atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great restaurant for those who love Italian and want to try multiple dishes. The noise level was pretty high. I had a hard time hearing others at my own table. Staff was very friendly, even those that were not directly waiting on us."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
fast service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"had reservation for two at 7:15. arrived at 7:10, checked in with hostess and had a seat. looked into the bar area saw empty tables set and waiting. we did not get called to be seated until 7:45 ! After speaking to the hostess twice, and yes, we were seated at the empty table in the bar area that we spotted at 7:10."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation at 6:15 arrived at 6 it was packed, told it would be 6:30 at 6:30 maybe 6:45, were seated about, had a waiter that had been there two weeks and was terrible. Brought teas no sweetner, had drinks gone befire he remembered sweetner, were brought the bread no plates, were brought the wrong. Will not go there again."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This Buca was so-so overall. This Friday night it was extremely loud, and would not have been good night to be there on a romantic date, etc. the service was friendly, although poor, as our server only came to the table 4 times the whole meal (including greeting and taking the order). I sat for a while (20-30min) with an empty glass. On the positive, servers were happy, environment was family style, and the food was tasty."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Special night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were celebrating our children's baptism with grandparents. We had drinks at the bar prior to being dining. Out bartender was excellent. Then we were seated, our server was terrible. She was basically rude and should not be working with the public. The food was pretty good though. We will come back just hope for a different server."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We all enjoyed salads-the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We all enjoyed salads-the service was okay-we had to ask for refills, bread plates, and had to wave down our server to order- and it was 1:30!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for our anniversary.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went for our anniversary. Our server brought a card to our table and then other staff would stop by to sign it. Very nice! The food was outstanding!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The decoration were nice.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The decoration were nice. It had a very nice Ambiance. They had a Pope room that had a bust of the Pope in the middle of the table and that was kind of odd. The food was good but not for the price. Our waiter was nice but we felt rushed to order and we had to ask to have our drinks refilled. There were a lot of birthdays while we were there and they sang very loud."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food, Great service, love the unique experience! The waiter was Awesome at suggestions amazing knowledge of the menu! We were treated like Family!! Had a wonderful time!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was disappointed in seating
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was disappointed in seating assignment. I had requested a small room and we were seated by the bar."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went on a Tuesday evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went on a Tuesday evening and it was not crowded or noisy like the busier times. Food was yummy and service was terrific."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Beverage prices are outrages.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Beverage prices are outrages.
Bottle Beer 5.25 how is this justified.
Bottle Beer 5.25 how is this justified.
We have dined at Bucas many times in the past but this was first and last at this location."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
horrible service F rating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"this was a horrible experiance. the service was bad, it was like the servers were new to their jobs. we somehow had 4 different servers over the night. the food took forever to get, as in 1.5 hours. the drinks also took forever, as in 20 mins. at one point someone in the group asked for a root beer refill and the server said " did you get that here?" oh, i ask because the other side of the resteraunt does not have root beer! really?? how is that possible? at the end, the waitress who took our checks was gone for 20 mins, and came back and said " i dropped the bills and do not know who's card goes with what." after 20 mins. that was not ok. no one asked how our dinner was but they stopped at every other table. awful!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to Buca for an early
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Buca for an early birthday dinner on a Sunday afternoon. We had reservations for a party of 10 with ages from 13 to 70. We were seated promptly in the wine room and drink orders were taken right away. We ordered several dishes for sharing and all were excellent. These included the apple gorgonzola salad, garlic bread, lasagna, pizza, Italian sausage, chicken parmesan, fettucinne alfredo and chicken cannelloni. The service was outstanding. While the prices are on the high side, we still felt the food quality and service were plenty good enough for a return visit."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday at Buca de Beppo!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had the most wonderful server... so attentive, but not obtrusive. Thought well ahead of time about our needs. It was my husband's birthday and they did a great job of acknowledging without going overboard. Had a great time!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enormous portions. Largest
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enormous portions. Largest dessert I've ever seen."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
buca
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun outing for a birthday, but the food and service was average."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellant Staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Staff was great!! I love this location. They were all very nice and helpful."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is the reasons we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is the reasons we visit and the food was excellent."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It took more than one hour
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It took more than one hour to bring the appetizers"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 28 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for a family dinner...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My kids love Buca, but we were a little hesitant when making reservations as we had an issue with customer service during a prior visit. The negative reviews on Open Table made me less inclined to eat here as well, but decided to give it another chance for the kids. We were pleasantly surprised! The service was fantastic, our server was polite and attentive and the food was good. I really don't think the cost is unreasonable considering the size of the portions. While it is not someplace my husband and I would go for a night out, it is great for families or groups."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ordered pasta with meat balls.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ordered pasta with meat balls. About 10 minutes later , we were told they were out of meatballs. Server apologized, but the kitchen didn't have the garlic bread ready until we were half-way finished with our dinner."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 30 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great, as usual,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great, as usual, and my husband and his family really enjoyed the mal and'Buca' experience."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 31 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food - Average Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to Buca di Beppo and we were surprised to have a tour of the kitchen. Our kids found that exciting. The lasagna and pepperoni pizza were fabulous, unfortunately the service was just "OK." Our booth had a dip in the seat that was so deep, it looked like my son had shrunk at least 4 inches. My husband opened his menu and found dried food on the inside. He tried to wipe it off with his napkin but to no avail, it was caked on. He showed this to the server and said that maybe this menu should be thrown away and all she did was say, "that she would let someone decide what to do with it." She did not offer to get him a new menu. Drink refills were slow. My son had finished his meal before he got a refill."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
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Review 32 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time visting. Will be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time visting. Will be coming back. Great food and service. A great plave to eat with a group big or small."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, great service, charming
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. We were seated very close to our reservation time.
We enjoyed the atmosphere."
We enjoyed the atmosphere."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good times.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Giant portions, good food, and quick accommodating service are all staples at Buca."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 35 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
worst place ever
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we ate at the restraunt saturday night and after being there i have to say i woo mot return. We had to wait 20 minuets to get our drink order, when they did arrive they were warm and the drinks were the worst drinks i ever had and very over priced. the food was tastless and also cold and over priced. the sever was very rude and the restraunt itself was so noisy i couldnt hear what people at m table were saying."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 36 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
While the food seemed pricey
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While the food seemed pricey for the portions, the ambiance was fantastic and the waitress was great! It also seemed weird that the main meal did not come with vegetables, soup or salad."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
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Review 37 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great - plenty to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great - plenty to share. Service was outstanding! Fun place!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 38 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No one at the hostess stand
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"No one at the hostess stand to greet us for 5 minutes.
Then we had to ask mgr to send a server to us."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
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Review 39 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Packed house, but not sure why.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was determined to have a great time, celebrating my mother's birthday. Arrived to confusion in the lobby regarding reservations for a couple of other parties. Still, we were seated within 15 min of arrival. Service was great, considering everything is cooked to order, including the bread. The salad was great, as was my prosciutto stuff chicken. But, the rest of the food was served warm, and got cold really fast. The spaghetti sauce was bland; and, my wife said the meat balls only had a little flavor to them. Even desert was underwhelming; the texture of the cake was like cornbread. Still, Mom was happy, so I was happy. Not so sure about an immediate return."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 40 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not worth the hype or anticipation
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've always heard wonderful things about Buca, and was really excited for my first trip there... only to be let down. The waitress seemed to be aggravated that it was my first time and she had to do her "routine sch-peel" about how things are ordered at Buca. The food came out in less than 10 minutes, which should sound like a good thing, but it was luke-warm at best, and tasted like something I'd thrown in the microwave before. It did not have an authentic Italian feel, taste, or experience that I was expecting. The atmosphere seemed to be fun for a large party, the seating and rooms accommodated that, we were a family of 5 and were in and out displeased within an hour... reservations at 6, in my car by 7. Not worth the anticipation."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 41 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was just fair. Waitress
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just fair. Waitress should have steered in better direction regarding portion sizes. Disappointmented that nothing special in the way of desserts for birthdays."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 42 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's Buca!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's Buca di Beppo - how much of a review can you really expect. Good Italian, nothing that challenges the pallette, enormous portions - overall just a great place to take the kids and grandkids for a meal. Try the brownie hot fudge sundae - enough for 4 people AT LEAST and tasty too!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
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Review 43 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service, table, food, location,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service, table, food, location, all great"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 44 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Big party on a busy night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my mom's 77th birthday. I had to call about 5 times to change the reservation as we kept adding people. It was 7pm on a Saturday night..and it was a mad house! When we were seated our table was not for our needs....extremely loud and not at all private. My mom and I were very, very disappointed (she and some of her friends are hard of hearing). I asked the management about alternative tables, and Saturdays are just that way. Understandable, but disappointing. We ordered drinks and were going to make it a quick eat, when the manager came up to me and said she had a different table. I am not sure if they realized it or not, but that very action changed this review from poor to excellent. The new table was perfect."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 45 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nothing special, not all that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing special, not all that great for the price."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 46 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Way better than Olive Garden!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way better than Olive Garden! It's a nice place with generous portions. It's really good for a chain resteraunt."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 47 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place was just ok. We
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The place was just ok. We made reservations but still had to wait 20 min to be seated.Food was good, service was hit or miss. I was offended by some of the pictures that were hanging, not sure I would want to explain them to my kids. This may be a one time visit."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 48 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mussels were excellent for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mussels were excellent for an appetizer. Veal Parmesan and apple gorgonzola salad were outragiously good!!!!! The spaghetti with marinara sauce was outstanding -- I'm not normally a major fan of most marinara sauces but this was the best I've had!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great place to go for awesome
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great place to go for awesome italian food and a huge plus if you're looking for group food."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Buca di Beppo - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have never had better service when dining with a group. Because portions are family size, "eating interaction" is a must! Now, while this style of eating often generates plenty of take home (because portions are so large, sometimes the needs of one dictate ordering a dish for many), but everyone is eating at the same time. Gone are issues with 1 person out of the group who doesn't have their dinner in front of them when everyone else has been served. We've always enjoyed the quality, as well as the service. For individual birthdays, our family can pick their restaurant...and over and over our family is picking Buca as the place to celebrate. This dining experience marks our fourth at this Buca, and we'll be back!!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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