Seattle, WA.

Buca di Beppo

The Open View

For three star Italian, try Buca Di Beppo (Seattle) in Seattle. Located in the Eastlake neighborhood, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Best of Pizza and Best of Family-friendly Dining awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of Buca di Beppo

Yelp.com Review - by Kristin C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so when we went, it was Prom. But still, an hour and 20 minute wait is ridiculous. By the time we finally got seated, we weren't even hungry even more. Everything is served family style, so its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Garret A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay... I only have time for a quick one here.. Tuesday night, walk into a pretty empty place, 30 minute wait for a table. A quick walk around the place and a look at all the empty tables and its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. 1 star for their giant meatballs the size of my fist 1 star for their yummy garlic bread with cheese 1 star for quality consistency no matter which Buca in the continental US you go to
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mey S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Food. not that great. it was cold and flavor-less. but i really wanted to comment on the tiramisu. thats my favorite desert and i know it has rum in it, but theirs were DRENCHED in rum. seriously,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Coming back from a "hike" at Discovery Park and craving our family Italian restaurant we popped into Buca di Beppo only to discover a wait without a line. Apparently there were not enough staff for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca is a great place to go if you have a group. Features huge portions with a family style dining experience. Cool ambience although the place seems like a maze.Food is decent, although nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Myurass I.

3.0 of 5 stars. -Yays- Large portions, cozy, but noisey atmosphere, great baked ravioli, -Nays-overpriced, too many misbehaved children, seating too close to other patrons, terrible chicken marsala. Service is good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassy N.

1.0 of 5 stars. I never really liked this place to begin with. I went here once for Mother's Day and the food is OKAY. Definately not the best. Went again last week, with hesitation, for a birthday dinner. I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great big huge platters of overpriced Chef Boyardee.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick H.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you want some good Italian food, then stop reading this review and keep browsing Yelp. Their food isn't bad, but it's just not that great and the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca is a nice little place that's excellent for large groups. The food is served family style, and so the individual dishes are quite large. The food itself was alright, nothing really stood out as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chivahn W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was slightly underwhelmed, considering what great things I had heard.Quantity wise, yeah, it was awesome. But considering paying for my date and myself ended up costing me $80 for our half of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica U.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay okay - I know this is a chain. I know it's campy. And I know that it's always crowded. But I LOVE Bucca Di Beppo. From the tacky decorations to the super garlicy foods - I love it all. Bucca is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars from me means: I like this place, I would definitely go ahead without hesitation.Honestly, I don't understand the past reviews. I went for the first time the other day and enjoyed myself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I want to give this place 3.5 stars. This visit was 4 stars, but my previous visits were 3 stars and I've recently had better food and better value at other Italian places, so there you go.Our group...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

2.0 of 5 stars. All about quantity here; but let me say the rest...First of all, the wait staff here is pretty good. They are friendly and our girl was pretty fun overall. That's about the only good thing I can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Another Italian place where quantity of food wins over quality of food (see: Maggiano's.) It's too bad, the idea of "family style" portions were everyone orders something different and then shares, is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Portions

Very cool restaurant and family style italian food. Large portions and very authentic flavour. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam H.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's ALL about the quantity.If you're looking to feed a bunch of people it's an excellent place to go. However if you're looknig for good italian food, it will be a big let down.The portions are huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by peachpie p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a Buca Di Beppo Fan. I love the family style atmosphere. Love the fact that this particular restaurant is next door to game/bar/club place.. (cant recall name at the moment) After a great dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Check it. Reservations made weeks in advance for Valentine's Day dinner with the wife and friends for 6pm. Arrive at Buca Di Beppo 10 minutes to 6pm. Lobby is packed, standing room only style....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Miranda L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for a get-together with about five friends. I really enjoyed the family-style serving. We had something with a lot of sage in it, though, and it got a little gritty and the herb was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It is what it is, but go especially if you like shouting and you've forgotten how to boil water.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't expecting to like this place, but I did. It goes against so many of my restaurant pet peves, it's a chain, they're asking me to pay for italian food (I generally do not like to pay for things...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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The Best!!!

I love this restaurant! The service is fantastic and the homey-surroundings make your dining experience unforgettable! It's a great place to go with a large group. The portions are huge and can feed up to 5...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Honestly I can say Italian cuisine my probably my favorite, but this place was not the greatest hence the fact this review should have been done about a month ago. So I was here celebrating my bday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Demian Hesse M. N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Too packed & crowded... Too much time waiting to be seated... But too much food...???Well, that's why I am going with bunch of friends.Not many people know about this, but their House wines are just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca di Beppo is terrifyingly random, and not in the good way. Imagine, if you will, your humble narrator being shoehorned into a corner booth here... with her in-laws... on the night before her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by marie m.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'll say this, save yourself the drama and the noise of a chain joint and get your shizz to go. It's the only way I've eaten there, and, is the only way I'll continue to eat there. It's almost like an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CHRISTINA C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its a chain restaurant, and its ok. Huge portions, kinda bland food, fake happy service. I don't know why anyone would go here, unless like me, you had guests who love it, If I was in a strange city...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wish I liked it. But each time I try, I leave with a searing gutache that just won't quit and wayyy poorer than I should be, considering I just ate mass-produced tomatoes and pasta. If I want a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by minji k.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went there was my birthday.We had mashed potatoes and three entrees.I didn't expect the portions to be so LARGE!Out of all the entrees, I liked the seafood spaghetti most.That was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. First time experience here is interesting. It is quite different from typical Italian restaurants. I love ordering family style though! Warning: portions are HUGE! We ordered the Gnocchi, Bruschetta,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Very disappointing

The food was terrible - We ordered the Salmon Pesto and it was well below my expectations. The side of broccoli was frozen and reheated in a microwave and had a strange taste to it. The Salmon was tough and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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lilaguide | italian food???

not what i would call italian!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Loree B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bucca....it's like going to Chuck E Cheese without the rides and games....It's always way too croweded and loud. People have been known to say it's a great romantic place/1st date spot...*HA!* And...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane a.

4.0 of 5 stars. SUPER DELICIOUSI like Italian food but I'm not a hardcore italian lover where I'll search for the best italian restaurant in the city. But this place rocks my socks. The price is sometimes out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony P.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is decent. Everyone has already covered what I had to say...But one thing, I don't know if its me or I am expecting too much...because whenever I drive by this place there are always lines...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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lilaguide | Delicious food! Great Service!

The food at Buca is delicious! Hubby is a bit picky about what he likes of italian food. We had there special on one trip there. When we returned the next time it wasn't available, but when we described it,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I visit the Seattle area 3-4 times a year. A friend recommended Buca di Beppo's several years ago because it was one of his favorites in the area, and I still thank him for the recommendation. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan Matthew P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I appreciate Buca's for what it is. A festive atmosphere with huge amounts of food and a recipe for a good time with friends. It's certainly not a culinary mecca by any stretch of the imagination...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Best Itallian

I was in Seattle for a meeting and this place was with in walking distance to our hotel. It is the best I have ever had. I can never walk into a Olive Garden again. We have nothing like this in Spokane I hope...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge portions... spicy... crowded-family style.If you're lucky, you can sit at the Pope table.3 people could easily feast on 1 entree, 1 salad, and an order of bread.Spicy, it's Southern Italian....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly H.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place tries hard, SO hard to have you think that its a quaint little family owned restaurant and not the huge obnoxious chain that it is. I needed a place to have a dinner the weekend after my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy I.

1.0 of 5 stars. They manage to crank out consistently decent food, but for what they charge for it?! Day-um.. Seriously!? $15 for a salad made up of lettuce, three olives and a few slivers of red onion? Ridiculous!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Buca di Beppo roughly translates to "Joe's Basement" in English and after eating there I can see why they'd call this place that...the food tastes like it came from a basement!It's basically Old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I seriously do not know what all the fuss is over this place. Hundreds of people without tastebuds line up outside of Beppo's each Friday and Saturday night like this place is the end-all of Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by t k.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to give Bucca 4 stars because it is good enough for us to go back.what I like - macaroni rosa, linguini fruiti de mare, arrabiatta pizza (yummy, but greasy!), chicken catchatori (not on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buca Di Beppos is a poor mans Spaghetti Factory.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Fun time for the whole family

This is always a place that my family looks forward to going to. In addition to good food, the atmosphere is fun, and the waitstaff makes it all a good time. You definitely get lots of food, and lots to take...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerome B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Go here if you're planning on having a party of 5 or more. The atmosphere of this restaurant is very suitable for larger parties. The noise does not compliment what one would hope for in a small,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I give Buca's two stars, because it isn't HORRIBLE, but it's definitely mediocre. I would not come here by myself, only as part of a group who already chose it. The food is decent, not amazing, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daren D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let's just start off by saying my priority for reviewing restaurants is always food first ("everything else" after [service, noise, etc.])! =) The FOOD is awesome italian. In my 3 visits there, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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mostly ups, a few slight downs

took a venture here for dinner with a gift card, and had a decent time. wasn't too worried about the menu or food. it's not purely authentic italian, but good enough. service was not as desirable however....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by luvtotravel J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't know why this place is so popular becuase their food is not that good. Actually their garlic bread and their salads are delicious but their spaghetti is disgusting. Ragu or Prego bottled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Worst Italian...(is this italian food?!?) ever. Wow I have sadly been here 3 times too many (I've been here three times). Every time the food was awful. Two out of the three times most of our party...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been to this restaurant many times and would recommend to anyone. They have great customer service and the food is EXCELLENT. I took my grandparents to beppo's to critique, as they claim to make the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Micha M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food here is okay, but it really gets stars for having a good atmosphere for large groups. We went here with, yes you guessed it, a large group to carb load before the STP. Everything we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. Yes, one star. I hate hate hate this place. I was forced to go to the one in Minneapolis by family, and swore to never go there again. Then some of my adult friends had a gathering here, and I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon E.

3.0 of 5 stars. If Olive Garden gets two stars (hey, at least they have service!), this place deserves three stars. Both are chains, both don't require a lot of forethought, but Buca Di Beppo has some solid kitsch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Good Family Style Italian

We go there for large parties all the time. Something about the live, cheery atomosphere and cheap, big portion dishes keeps drawing us back in. Fine dining it is not, but good eats nonetheless.
openlist - user review - 07/03/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Peter W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hey there, I'm Peter's stomach. He let his feet write a review, so I yelled and yelled until I got to write a review. So yeah... Take that Peter's feet.Anyways, this place hates stomachs. First...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mel r.

4.0 of 5 stars. a whole lotta food, so bring a whole lotta friends, cause it's family styleit smells like garlic, and so will you and your clothes.did you know some people want to be sat at a table in the kitchen of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josephine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really don't care that this is a chain, or not authentic italian food, or that the sauces are made en masse. Maybe it makes me less sophisticated, or permantently disqualifies me from being a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Amazing Italian food? Nah... Great Italian food? Some of the dishes!!Mi familia and I have been coming here for b-days since 98', where my parents threw a surprise b-day party for me.Saying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Chuck E Cheese for grown ups?

or maybe those creatures living between childhood and adulthood...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha D.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place gives comfortable mediocrity a bad name.The reviewer who likened this Buca to the dive in "Big Night" was spot on. This is a comfort food palace for those comfortable with Italian Swansons...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole j.

3.0 of 5 stars. Family-style meals are a great thing but I leave here with indigestion every time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love sitting at that table with a Pope's head under plexi, and love that they have 3' tall bottles of wine (try smuggling an open one out, we may or may not have suceeded). It's loud, it's fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big Chain cheap and plentiful family style Italian, complete with shouting, spilling, laughing, and boasting. Chilled red wine in a decanter, decent veal parmesan, and walls full of b&w entertainers,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cami G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the atmosphere of this place but the food is just mediocre. I like that they give you big portions because I usually can have two meals for the price of one (for a large price, though). The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beppo's got some great atmosphere and attitude, I like that part. And amazing massive ravioli. That said the food is 'ok' italian bordering on 'touristy' quality. It's still a blast for big groups,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison S.

1.0 of 5 stars. For some reason, a number of friends of mine LUV to go to Buca Di Beppo for their birthdays. I'm not sure why, but every time the ol' birthday celebration comes around for these folks, I grit my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't going to review, but we got a slightly insider tip on the reservation "system" here, so why not?....If you reserve a year in advance, you can get the 'kitchen' table. Why the hell would you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've not been inside this place, and probably won't ever be, but I find the outside of it awful comforting. When I first moved to Seattle my friend Shan told me to veer rightward there to find her...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't think this place needs another review...but who knows maybe my vote will push it over the edge in the solid 3 star camp. Isn't democracy great! Let's go over what we have learned thus...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am joining Aaron M's Green Party in my half assed support of Buca Di Beppo. Is it good? No. Is it bad? Can't really complain. Would I choose it myself? No, well, not if it was just me. However, my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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lilaguide | Buca di Beppo Editorial Review

Italian food served 'family style' which means big plates for everyone to share... loud and crazy so your screaming child fits right in... enough noise to mask the meltdown of your own child... the food is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great for groups.They sing happy birthday for that special occasion.Huge portions!The best salads ever!Nice staff.Cool bathrooms.Neat that they show you the kitchen and could possibly sit at the table...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by robby m.

2.0 of 5 stars. This isn't so much a review of this restaurant as it is a word of caution that can and probably should be applied everywhere. The food here is really pretty good, and the atmosphere is fairly decent,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dafna C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awsome! The portions are family style and huge making this place a great place to go when you have a group. The food is yummy and filling. The atmosphere is fun and lively, the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This review will require some context and some homework.First, you must see the movie "Big Night." Go ahead, put it on your Netflix queue and wait for it to arrive. (tap tap tap)OK, the film focuses...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Man. I AM Italian, I KNOW Italian, and this...isn't it.Born, raised and taught to cook italian from birth, I think I know my sh*t. I wanted to like this place. Really, I did. I had heard from lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Happened to go here for my birthday, and was treated like family; the owner herself came to us many times to check on how we were doing, and the wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Great deal - lots of fun!

I reccomend Buca for a younger set, I'm not italian so I have no problems with the food, infact I LOVE the stuffed pasta shells and the bella festa for dessert. I can understand that people would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Like a Sunday meal at grandma's.

If you want a quite little romantic dinner for two, go somewhere else. This place is loud and fun for all! Not a place with fancy over priced small portions. Come hungry and go home stuffed! Just like...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Go for the atmosphere, not the flavor

A good family spot with exuberant waiters, classic dishes, and a fun italian vibe. The food, however, did not live up to its "legendary" name, and I might consider this a on-time experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really want to sit at the Pope table at this place one day. And eat carbs again. Only attempt to come to Buca Di Beppo here if you don't mind waiting for a table, and on occasion waiting for a table...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Buca di Beppo

OK...I have driven by this place for years and never ate there until last night. I didn't think I'd...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Nothing special

Sad...I do not recommend. Our "al dente" pasta tasted a bit undercooked and the flavors were bland. I will search for Italian food elsewhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. They get the extra star for the free chocolate cake on my birthday. Otherwise... where's the beef? I expect my lasagna to have at least some in it. This had very little. And, being a little protein...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not like this place needs another review, but sod it! I'm already typing.This place opens at noon on the weekends and so any early dinner, 3pm, on Sunday was just the right idea. We were sat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ass Man Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a chain, it's campy, it's tacky, but it's good and fun. You MUST go in a group...everything is served family style, you can get 1.75 bottle of Chianti (they have their own vineyard) and their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shep G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food wise, this place kinda sucks...I mean the food is edible, but very weak as to any specialness.It is a fun place to go with a group though! We had a blast watching a bachelor-ette party nearby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The wait staff will apologize profusely and give you free dessert if you are seated next to rowdy drunk men who a) hit on you while you are seated alone and b) attempt to buy you carafes of wine when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joolie T.

3.0 of 5 stars. i don't really like this location's food. the one in Lynnwood is probably my favorite. but why do my friends and i keep coming back? because it's cheaper than most places and we love to share...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ewwww.... A chain. But actually, a decent enough one. Better than The Spaghetti Factory and about on par with the Olive Garden. Beppo falls right about there. I never would have gone there unless...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food is decent at best and yes the portions are large and its not all that cheap. Be prepared to wait a long time if you have a party over 6 and get there after 7. That said, if you're looking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Guilty Pleasure

Foodies love to loathe chain restaurants such as this place, but the food is really not that bad and the portions are monstrous. What's not to like? The chicken dishes are particularly well executed featuring...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Good food!

Went with my husband, had a great time!! The food was great, place was loud and friendly and the staff were excellent! We will be back
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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One Step Above the Spagetti Outhouse

I can't imagine any Italian going here more than once, except maybe to use the bathroom. The only places worse, are these Spagetti Warehouse (affectionately known among friends as the spagetti outhouse) type...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. tasy family style itlian dinning. so plan on sharing! best for groups. the decor is hard to beat. the bathrooms are even cool. i personally like the pope room.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Gah! This place is totally overrated. I am so not a fan. I mean the food is O-K, but seriously why is everyone nutso over this faddish chain. Blah. Plus if you're a vegetarian, it's hard to share so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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lilaguide | Buca di Beppo

Fun, friendly, & quick seating/breadbasket -- a lifesaver with the tiny one hungry.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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lilaguide | Buca di Beppo

Fun and loud enough where people won't hear your crying baby.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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lilaguide | Buca di Beppo

Good for kids cause it is loud and colorful. If the wait is long you can walk the kids around to check out all the wacky stuff on the walls.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Bucca is great for groups. I don't think I would go there for an intimate evening, even if the ambiance is "fun." The portions are just too cumbersome for two people to share since it would be WAY too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hao L.

2.0 of 5 stars. See my review for the Palo Alto, CA location.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. As the other reviews say, the proportions are huge and the atmosphere is fun. It's a great place to go with a large group. However, I've never been overly pleased with their food. It's not bad, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Snap! This restaurant is such a great place to go with a group of friends! The portions are huge and the service is wonderful. The atmosphere is very funky and Italian and will leave you talking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sil A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Like most Italian food in Seattle, Buca is pretty mediocre. It's basically Olive Garden with a better interior designer. And when they say their Bloody Mary's are spicy, they aren't kidding. Mine must...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Plastic tasting fun, plastic tasting food

Ok, the food doesn't taste like plastic but nothing I've had there has every impressed me. I've alwa...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

3.0 of 5 stars. decent chain italian food, with kitchy decor and big portions.its really great for large groups, but if you are looking for a romantic italian dinner, i would totally go elsewhere
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I know a family that ALWAYS has their gatherings here. While I like to branch out this is a good place for a large group. I couldn't decide if we'd brought our own fun, being a large group, or if that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant D.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go with a large group of people. They food proportions are huge and the family style of eating is a lot of fun with a group. Plan to spend a while relax and stuff your face....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Annalisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, it'z ze Buca di Beppo! I've been to more birthday parties here than any other restaurant in Seattle, and it's easy to see why. The atmosphere has a great joie de vivre, fantastically painting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Franklin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't separate the food from the place. I can't decide if I like Buca because the food is pretty good and the atmosphere is quirky (though replicated in other cities as well), or if the chain...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Yikes!! Be weary!!

Ok, if you like ALOT of food, big crowds, and hearing the birthday song every 15 minutes, this place is for you. It's a place that should be a buffet. The food is not that good. You won't get sick, but you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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It's a Chain, its like ALL the Buca's everywhere!

I think that Buca is a great place for a bunch of people getting together for a speecial event. Otherwise why go? There is so much good Italian in Seattle, and you might even find something unique. I give it...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Check this place out!

This place is worth hopping on the ferry, a long car drive ..plane ride..ect...GREAT FOOD! GREAT ATMOSPHERE! Try the green beans.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went with a work party and the food was very good, much better than some of the other italian chain restaurants that you may know. The restaurant is very busy and is large with maze like halls to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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Good Food

The service is always good. I love the Tortellini w/broccoli and peas and they leave out the things I don't want which are the mushrooms and tomatoes. It's a little bland, but I add a lot of grated cheese and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by M S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Italian food in huge portions in fun atmosphere. Always very busy when I've been there.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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So Much Fun

I love this place! I first went there for Valentine's Day with a big group of friends. We didn't have a reservation, but they got us in. They are always very accomodating. I've been there numerous other times,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun, raucous, kitschy family-style Italian restaurant - perfect for BIG party. I'm a NYer, and love Italian food. And I've been to places that I would say Buca is "trying to be". I say trying, because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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It's a chain!

As far as chains go (and I usually hate them), Buca is fine by me. Fine dining - no. I'm Italian and not offended by the food. (This is not the North End or Little Italy, folks!)Their stuffed shells are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Not for kids

I felt that the decor was highly inappropriate for children, as were the drunken bachelor and bachelorette parties where obviously drunk guests wandered from table to table, offering things like condoms and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Great place by Julie H. at InsiderPages

The wait can be a bit hiry but it is a really fun place to have dinner. The food is good and huge portions. Just order a bunch and share! The ambience is festive and colorful.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Fabulous and fun by Danielle H. at InsiderPages

Bring the whole family! Go for a fun date! This place is great and full of character. Try the lemon chicken and you won't be disappointed. Make sure you take in some of the artwork--you'll laugh out loud more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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DON'T GO!

I disliked this place so much that I registered with this web site just so I could put in a review! A few months ago, I came here with a group of about 11 people, we stood waiting for our RESERVED table for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Finest Italian by Baxter B. at InsiderPages

I love Buca Di Beppo. If you have never gone, this is a must. Its a crazy place on Saturday night, don't be discouraged if you must wait an hour in the bar, its well worth the time. The food is probably some...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Belissimo by Taffy T. at InsiderPages

Buca is one of the most fun dining spots in Seattle. If you go on the weekend, don't worry about the crowd. You can meet some wonderful people while you are waiting. The food is worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Yum by Sue D. at InsiderPages

I can't imagine anyone not liking the food at Beppo's. Yes its a lot but I found they service lunch in smaller portions. Chicken Parmesan is my favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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Best for families & groups

I love Beppo's for it's family style dining. Great for groups and birthday gatherings. The food is quite good and served on large platters that are passed around the table. Definitely NOT for a romantic date...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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A dining nightmare

We made a reservation for 9 people well in advance, but when we were finally seated after a half-hour wait. The table was just large enough to seat 6 and crammed in a corner. When we told the hostess that we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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Fun, raucous, kitschy family-style Italian restaurant - perfect for BIG party by Peter H. at InsiderPages

I'm a NYer, and love Italian food. And I've been to places that I would say Buca is trying to be. I say trying, because the old photos aren't from the actual owners, etc. But I digress. This is a fun place for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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lilaguide | Buca di Beppo

Love the food and atmosphere but got a bad vibe from the hostess (because we had kids?). They also seem to make people wait even if tables are available to create a buzz.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ginornmous proportions, good atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2004
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Not as serious an indictment as others

I went there for the 1st time recently on my daughter's birthday but always wondered why there were always big crowds waiting to get in. I supposed the reason was average Italian food with generous...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2004
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Poor Service Aftertaste

Although the food was of decent quality, this Seattle Buca restaurant needs a staffing overhaul. From the get-go our visit found that the staff which interacts most with the customers (pretentious hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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What a Nightmare!

Where to start? The atmosphere could not be worse. Incredibly loud and cramped with people singing happy birthday every 4 minutes. The food whilst high in quantity was of the lowest quality. Mostly tasteless...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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Divaesque

I've been to Bucca many times, but not for the food. The food IS NOT authentic Southern Italian. My fiancee's entire family are full Italian/Americans. Real Italian at least uses garlic. Real Italians tear...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Expect fun and crazy

I love Bucca! If you go there with the right attitude, time on your hands, lots of friends and a big appetite, you can't go wrong. Where else would I have been serenaded with "Like a Virgin" for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2003
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bad service

The first time I visited Buca di Beppo I had a great experience. When time came to plan my cousin's bachlorette party we thought it would be the perfect place. We made reservations over a month in advance and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2003
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Oh, c'mon now...it's BEPPO!!!

Sure, Beppo is a chain...Beppo is noisy...Beppo isn't authentic...hello???! What were you expecting?? This is not Seattle's best Italian food, but it is nevertheless a fun dining experience...go into it with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2003
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Survey results

Based on the survey results it seems that Buca di beppo, Cucina Cucina and Olive Garden are in the top ten italian restaurants in Seattle. This seems to suggest a) The poll is fixed b) Seattle people have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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It never fails!

Just celebrated a birthday here and once again had a great time. We had a large group and had to wait quite a while (even with our reservation), but it was worth it. This is the best place to celebrate and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Hardly the Best

Where have you people been eating? The frozen food aisle? This is hardly the third best "Italian" food in Seattle. Granted, you get a ton of it, and the atmosphere tends to make you smile, but it's definitely...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Get along little dogies...

f you don't mind being waiting like cattle for a Chuck-E-Cheese experience then Beppo's is for you. Regardless of whether you have a reservation or whether the table is ready, parties are not seated but are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Great place for a party, not for food

Buca Di Beppo has a great attitude, is a great place for large groups and it is very unique in it's style. However I would not rate it as one of the best places to eat Italian food. I would rate it as one of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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SICK & WRONG!

I do NOT get what all the hype is about! This place is obnoxiously packed, the bartenders treat you like crap when you are trying to order a drink, the patrons act as though they are movie stars and WAY more...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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This is not real Italian!!!

This place is an absolute joke, and reminded me of the Olive Garden. This place is more American than McDonalds, is not even close to authentic, and the servers can't even correctly pronounce the names of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2002
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True italian

The service was great and the food was fantastic! I totally recomend this restaurant for huge party events! The new menu, perdue is such an awesome idea and I cannot believe the portions and the great price...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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HORRIBLE!!!

This is an insult to Italians. My family is from Napoli and my mohter has been in the restaurant biz for over 27 years. This stuff (what you crazy people call food) doesn't even come close to what Italian food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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Wish I were Italian!

The best italian food in seattle! Superb pizza. My favorite place for galic mashed potatoes. Great selction of entries.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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bad food interesting decor

After all the hype and long waiting lines I was expecting a wonderful meal. Unfortunately the food was awful. The pasta was definitely not al dente...very soggy. The sauces were boring. The restaurant was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Entertainment not food

If one wants to be entertained while eating some of the most spectacularly awful food ever served by a chain eatery, go to one of the many Buca di Beppo locations. With enough wine, it can be fun, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Forget it

This is not Italian food. Chuck E Cheese has better Italian food. Why anyone would wait in a line to eat here is beyond me. The Garlic will linger in your breath for days.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Nonononono

This cannot be Seattle's third best Italian Resteraunt!!! We have so much better Italian food in the city, why must we resort to sub-par, overpriced slop? I have eaten there twice, both times with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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From Bad to Worse

Not good. Poor service, lots of attitude, all of it bad, and food that was simply done wrong. Does have large tables to seat large groups.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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Party On!

This place is awesome for groups. The place is loud and the crowd is boisterous. It is a just a plain fun place to have a large group. I would not bring kids here, but for an adult party it can't be beat. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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Great Ambience, Bad Food

This is a fun place for a group, and I would agree with the other critics...the food here is nothing to brag about. The pizzas although large, are bland, on a thin crust, and skimp on ingredients....a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2002
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Chuck E. Cheese for adults is right!

most dishes taste like canned Chef Boy-R-Dee, and I swear I saw a bottle of Ragu in the kitchen, but hey, how can you not have fun when everyone is eating this freezer-section food off of shared gigantic...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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An Insult to True Italians

I find this place offensive in their portrayal of what Italian food should be and how Italians eat. Leave it up to Seattle with predominantly Scandinavian and Asian influence to put it on top. Total lack of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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plenty of mediocre food

Generous family-sized portions done in mediocre fashion--I'm not bashing the restaurant, but don't expect world class dining when they serve 2lb meatballs in a spaghetti & meatballs dish! It's a fun and lively...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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awful food

This is not good Italian food. It is heavy not very tasty and the wine horrid. a fun place to be with friends but the food is gross.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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Fun Family Dining at its Best!

Previous reviews are right: this is not the best Italian food in town, but hey - in Beppo's defense, I don't think ranking in Epicurean magazine is their goal.. This is the place to bring your smile, and if...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2002
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#2 Italian? Please!!!

Best? PLEASE! Buca de Beppo is fun and great for the right group, but the food is mediocre at its' finest. If you want good Italian food go to the East Coast.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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DISGRACIA!!!!!

I cannot believe the inedible, overpriced, bland food Buca tries to pass off as "authentic Italian". For starters, the service is horrid, at best. The waitress kindly informed us that the veal parm was more...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Great food/deals for large groups

Great for large groups, IF you make a reservation. I have always had great food and a great time at Beppo's. If there are enough of you-order the GIANT bottle of wine! The garlic bread with mozerella will...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Early worm gets pasta

The food is great. Sometimes the service is off, but the line is always long- unless you go early. All in all the food is worth the wait... love the kitchen table!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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If you want Italian don't come here

This place may look very cool, and it helps that massive people are waiting outside to get in. But don't waste your money or your time. If you want basic out of the can Italian then this is a great place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Noisy good, Noisy bad...

Buca Di Beppo is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is good and the atmosphere is joyful. However, you remember in How the Grinch stole Christmas the Grinch hate the noise, noise, noise, noise of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Large portions = Plenty of garbage

The food here is absolutely abysmal. The atmosphere is great, the service is so-so, but ultimately the food brings this place to the bottom. Lines out the door, but you couldn't pay me to go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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9.8

The only chain that I like. I have been in Buca shops in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago, Seattle, and more. I have never had a bad experience. Always good food, good service, great fun. Best place to go with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The Pope Would Be Proud

Love the garish colors, the tawdry pictures, the menus on the walls, and the authenticity of the Italian food. The pizzas aren't heavy with cheese and grease, but flavorful with fresh ingredients and a spicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Buca MY Beppo!!

I can't say it's definitely #1, as I have another favourite, but they do what they do better than anyone! I've taken 100 people here and heard nothing but rave remarks from a soul, and considering my expertise...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Molto di Crapo

Pure authentic junk - the food sucks and the place is not that great either. If you want good Italian food try the Asteroid cafe in Wallingford. I loved the Popesicles though!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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fun atmosphere

the atmosphere is very festive and the decor is eclectic. it's a fun place to go with a big group of people and it's the only way to go eating family style. the prices are awesome for how much food you get....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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good food, lotsa fun!

Whether you are entertaining Business associates or just going out to dinner, this is a fun place to go with great food!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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not as good as the hype

waited 2 hours outside, in the rain for our table - and we even had reservations. food was bland, not too tasteful, and we felt we were being rushed.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Lotta Good Food

It is a place that is fun, decorative, lots of great food, huge helpings, and great for big groups!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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buca di obscene

as an out of town visitor taken to bdb twice now i am stuck not by the fact this is a great value, rather that the quantities are obscene. some of the food served in tasty, but mostly it is just quantities....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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No place for a date

This place is noisy and the food is one step above drive-through fast food. No place to have a nice meal. Leave this one for kids.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Huge amounts of flavorless piles

Huge amounts of flavorless piles of pasta. Impossible to order a meal for one person. Might be a value for large groups of people who don't like spices (ie elderly).
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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"Thatsa Funa Placea"

Delivered its expectations!! Fine Italian dining its not... but then they don't say it is. Good value for a group{4 or more}. Young fun servers matched the fun surroundings. Could be a fun place for "that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Fun and flavorful!

This is a great place. We always have a fabulous time. The food and service are wonderful, you really feel like you are part of the family. They have a great new menu for two so we can go more often.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Hooray for leftovers!

Buca is one of those places where you go to forget you're going somewhere. The atmosphere is relaxed, and unpretentious. Servers are always willing to answer questions and get you just what you want. This is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Big plates of slop

Yuch. Someone wanted to go there for a party, and as the other reviewer said, given the montrous size of the portions, you can only order a few things. And they were all very mediocre. You just can't control...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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Yuck!

THe food is less than mediocre, expensive, the portions are ginormous so if you are less than 4-5 people you can only have one tasteless entree, and worst of all, you have to wait for this honor for nearly 30...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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Great for groups!

Great for groups! Ok for smaller parties. Food leaves a lot to be desired. Too big and chunky with little taste.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2002
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Great time when you get in

The food was above normal, NOT the best italian ever, but good chef boy R dee style. Warning only comer here is you are in a big group. They will not seat you if you are a group of two or three... it took us...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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buca di burpa

larger portions dosen't mean wonderful food. It would be good for hungry college kids. This city needs some Northern Italian food.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Good enough for the Mafia

Bright decor adds to the fun aphmosphere of this restaurant, with posters and pictures plastered to the ceiling. The great food just made it even better. Huge portions, yes, but the lemon chicken and desert of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Mucho Bucko Di Crowdido

Everytime I have been to this restaraunt it has been to crowded, the food to spicey (and to expensive), and the service has been less than stellar. The tables are very close together, which makes for very...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Buca Di 'Perfecto'

When you've found the Holy Grail, why keep looking? I have not eaten in all, or even most Seattle restaurants, but I keep coming back to Buca. And I don't stop there. I bring friends from out of town, as well....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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Great, for when you don't want upscale

Is it the absolutely BEST Italian in Seattle? No. Is it a fun place to go, where the atmosphere is light-hearted and you don't have to worry about using the right fork and you get lots of pretty tasty grub? A...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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Amazon.com

forget olive garden. at beppo's, you're really family. the place is always packed (reservations are a must), and it's filled with warmth: happy boisterous voices, old photographs on the walls, worn wood, warm...
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Epinions

buca di beppo; italian for big plates, booze, and birthdays...
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Epinions

beppo's brings italian family-style dining to subdued seattle, and we're talking large family portions so bring friends and share (that's the idea, and still no one leaves without a doggy bag)...
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10Best

this lively restaurant's name translates as "joe's basement," and the ambience keeps up with the casual implication. as festive as a family dinner, the restaurant considers it a compliment when people have a...
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Gayot

bring along a sense of humor, a big appetite, and a not particularly discerning palate to best appreciate these boisterous and labyrinthine family-style eateries. an intentional composite of every...
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