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Buca di Beppo - Utica
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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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(24)
- special occasion(24)
- kid-friendly(18)
- fit for foodies(12)
- great for lunch(12)
- romantic(12)
Buca di Beppo - Utica Reviews List
Review 1 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's a WOW!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've entertained client's, groups of senior red hat citizens, family all ages, company party..in several of your locations and have never been disappointed. Always a real treat..I usually hear ...."how did you find out about this place?' To ;can we come back ...the six year old was so upset because she didn't think Buca would have what she liked to eat. Now she wants to go back all the time. She loves Buca..from 6 to 95 years old (just took my mother and she loves your pasta- "it''s the best sauce" "do they have small portions? Thank you for saving the party. Love you guys."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, 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 2 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Freezing and Forgotten
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took mom there on Sunday. Asked three times to turn off the air conditioning, it was 35 degrees outside. When people complain they should listen. Our waiter admitted that he forgot about us and forgot to turn the AC off. The food was tasty--even though we had to eat it with our coats on, good thing it was hot. Took us back timely for reservations."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Busy! We arrived early for our reservation but had to wait until reservation time."
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 4 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was running behind and no one told our table what was going on. We were seated at 5:45 and no food at 7:30"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As far as Italian food, the best items were the salad and cheese bread.
Amp up the seasonings on the entrees, and you'll be there with food quality."
Amp up the seasonings on the entrees, and you'll be there with food quality."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
disapointed, not returning
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the second time we came and both times we had bad servers, waited an extremely long time for our food, food wasn't hot, and dishes came out one at a time instead of presented all at once. We sat with empty glasses, 2 servers asked if we would like refills and we said yes, but nobody brought anything."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 7 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was terrible
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a 7:15 reservation for Mothers Day. We were seated by 7:20, not to bad. The problems began almost immediately after that. We ordered drinks and an appetizer, along with the cheese bread and salad. It took almost 15 minutes to get the drinks. We gave our order at that time. The next time we saw the waitress was when she told us another of the staff had take our bread. We accepted the news graciously, and informed the young lady that I was diabetic and I had already taken my insulin, and I needed the appetizer. Our salad finally arrived at 7:50. Still no appetizer. The appetizer finally arrived at 8:20. a full hour after we sat down, and 45 minutes after ordering. Our main courses began arriving 2 minutes later. Other tables had left."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have eaten here many times and this was the first time we had really bad service , took an hour and 1/2 to get our food and it was cold when we did get it. There were other things also like not having silverware, food portions seemed smaller, waitress filled drinks and that was about it Had to keep flagging her down. Didn't clear dishes till we were practically leaving after ordering dessert."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Skip it
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quality of food was very poor. Pasta totally over cooked and not drained
off cooking water! Sauce for pasta was mixed with the pasta water.
Children screaming all around us. With so many open tables I am not
Sure why they sat us at that table in the kids room!
Food was slow to come out and tasteless."
off cooking water! Sauce for pasta was mixed with the pasta water.
Children screaming all around us. With so many open tables I am not
Sure why they sat us at that table in the kids room!
Food was slow to come out and tasteless."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
041213
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was bad.order came out cold.food overpriced.not likely to go back."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We decided to try our favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We decided to try our favorite restaurant for Easter .The food was good but the service was extremely poor.No bread basket started the bad service,followed by not getting my wine and a general feeling of not really being important ,more of an inconvenience.I understand that it was a holiday,but if they were open,they should be doing what they usually do"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service, excellent Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service, excellent Italian food and interesting venue. The menu is family style serving sizes -- small serves 2-4 and large serves 4-6. The idea is to share selections with everyone in your party."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food, always fun with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food, always fun with a group."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service ans Food was Outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service ans Food was Outstanding"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food . Service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food . Service was great . Will be coming back again."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 16 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have been going there for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going there for years and the last few times of being there have just not been good service. Each of the last 3 times of being there the waiter or waitress will ask you once at the table "hey have I helped you guys before?" Each time we know we have not had them before and they reply "oh you look really familiar." The waiter we had did not right down the order and totally brought the wrong appetizer out first. We then received the right appetizer which tasted really good. They then brought the salad with our dinner which made us made because he specifically asked us if we wanted it before and we said yes. We needed refills on our waters and he picked up the glasses and then tripped right next to me and spilled evthing on me"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is always amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always amazing here and we love that everything is served family style! We had our Bridal Shower here and it was great! The staff is always friendly and awesome service!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 18 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lots of good food and everything
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lots of good food and everything has good flavor! Just make sure you bring your checkbook - nothing is cheap and everything is extra."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 19 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
DON'T GO FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION!!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our service was the worst we've ever had. Our server took our drink order and then disappeared. He came back to take our dinner and appetizer order but didn't bring the drinks. After a VERY long time, our dinner arrived...still no drinks and no appetizer. While we were begging the person who delivered our dinner to get our drinks (which were water and a soda), someone else delivers our appetizer (not our server). A couple of minutes later our server comes by to check on us and again, we ask for our drinks. He apologizes and does bring our drinks at that point. The entire meal was a waste. This was a surprise for my husband for Valentine's Day and I wished I would have went somewhere else. We drove 40 minutes to get there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 20 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I went there on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I went there on Valentine's day for a romantic dinner
When we got there, they escorted is throughout the whole resturant when we told them it was our first time. Then we went through the kitchen and the cooks all said hello to myself and my wife.
We set down at our table and our server was over within a minute to get our drink order. Since we were new, she gave us some recomendations, but, my wife wasn't feeling well so we got some pop instead of wine or a mixed drink.
We were a bit lost on the menu, but the waitress explained it all. Since we don't eat italian food very often, we told her what we liked and she pointed out thinks that were good. We got spagetti with meatballs (YUM) and Chicken Sampotti(??).
Just am"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice clean fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome place, as u are seated to a table they walk u thru the kitchen to see how they work all the chefs say hi and are very clean! They show u each room they have to offer which is very cool. Food is family style dining which mean they come in portions you have to share unless your really hungry!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had taken my daughter's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had taken my daughter's family here on Sunday, 2/10/13. Atmosphere good, food good,every thing going well until my two grandchildren weren't served their food. They sat there patiently for almost 50 minutes had gone by before receiving their food. It took the 'fun' out of eating together.
We were compensated by the chilren's meals being free."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 23 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loving Buca's!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Buca Di Beppo! My family and I had not been there in over a year and I must say that the experience that we had on Friday evening was first class.. I would definitely recommend Buca of Utica to all of my friends and family."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having dined at Buca in Northern California, I had my heart set on on the penne arrabbiata I had enjoyed there. I talked myself out of it and ordered something else (veal parmesan) on this visit. It was quite good, but now I'll have to go back and order the pasta dish.
The service was exemplary."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Buca di Beppo - Utica
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic