Buca di Beppo

HATED WHAT WAITRESS STRONGLY SUGGESTED. WAITRESS STRONGLY SUGGESTED HER "FAVORITE DISH" OVER WHAT WE HAD DECIDED. WE HATED AND DID NOT EAT THIS SUPPOSEDLY SPICY CHICKEN DISH. HARD TO FIND THE CHICKEN. TOOK IT HOME DOGS WILL LOVE IT. LOVED THE SALAD AND BREAD. PROBABLY WON'T RETURN. VERY EXPENSIVE DOG FOOD. VERY EXPENSIVE MEAL.…

Great Time For All. I love going to this restaurant. The food is great and the service is exceptional. Everyone makes you feel like you are with friends. My only critisism would be trying to get their on line coupons. It is very difficult, in fact the process is so difficult, I was never able to get to the point I could print out anything.…

Overpriced and exaggerated portion sizes. I came to Buca Di Beppo recently for the first time and was not impressed. First off, the prices are pretty ridiculous. They say that the "group" meals provide enough food to serve three, but I would disagree. The portion sizes are more suited to serve two, not three. I ordered two "small" portion sizes (the menu says that "small" will typically serve 3) and both items came in odd numbers - one of them included five servings of the food item, and the other one included two servings of the food item. These two plates cost a small fortune, too! I think Buca Di Beppo could at least afford to give customers an even number to split between three people! I admit, the food tasted good, although I was not all that impressed. For the price I paid, I would definitely not come back to this restaurant. On top of the food items I ordered, there was of course the extra 20% I had to pay to our server, who was not at all helpful. He seldom came by our table and we only got refills when we were almost finished.

Bottom line - I do not recommend going here. I think it is overrated and overpriced. The food was good, but not by a longshot worth the prices they charge. Add on top of that the fact that your waiter/waitress expects a 20% tip, regardless of whether or not they made an effort to earn it. The atmosphere of Bucca Di Beppo is interesting and unique (I personally didn't enjoy it that much - loud/obnoxious colors, general claustrophobia, and extremely annoying music to go with), but not worth the price you will pay to eat there. Instead, I'd recommend the lunch menu at Olive Garden or Macaroni Grille - you'll pay less for it, and most likely get better food/service/atmosphere.…

Some Great stuff... some very average stuff. 3.5 Stars. I liked Buca di Beppo, I didn't love it. I would definitely recommend going with a large group, 7-10 people is about right. The boisterous atmosphere is great for a big party and there is less risk in ordering since you'll be having several family style dishes you can simply avoid the 'misses'. And there will be misses, the fettucine alfredo is quite bland for instance, but you'll also be pleasantly surprised at some dishes.…