Reviews of Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
1204 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
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Reviews of Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Great atmosphere. Food was very tasty. We had the Margarita Pizza and cannelloni. We had some crostinis for appetizers. They came in a giant martini glass filled with toppings and the bread around the outside. Overall we had a great experience. Our server was prompt and very polite.
I was craving pizza today and my husband suggested Buca for pizza... never had it but I'm always willing to try something new!
It was delivered quickly and still tasted fresh. The sauce was amazing, kind of a thicker tomato sauce. The cheese was the perfect amount, maybe not for my lactose intolerant husband but I sure enjoyed it
We got a kids pasta and that was a generous sized portion- one large chicken and an adult sized portion of spaghetti and sauce.
I would absolutely order their pizza again and never would have expected it to be so good there, given they're more famous for their pastas!
This was my first time at a place like this! I loved the atmosphere. It was a little busy for the time of day we went on a Sunday, so it took a little bit for our waiter to get to us, but he was apologetic and really kind! He answered all of our questions and had a great energy about him. The “small” entree fed myself and my boyfriend (and we didn’t even finish it all)! Worth the money. Definitely will be back if I have the chance.
AMAZING Food!!! Upon walking in you feel a very classic Italian restaurant vibe with decor to match.Christy our waiter welcomed us and pointed out some great tasting dishes. I went with the spaghetti and meatballs, and it tasted phenomenal.(portion sizes are gigantic, well worth the price) awesome Experience
Quirky place in Mpls downtown, the waiter was very kind and friendly, only for him five stars! The food was... I don’t know how to describe it. I’m Italian, so I can say: here you don’t eat Italian. Significant quantities, low quality, high prices. The prosecco was of poor quality, but one glass was 13$. Meh... I don't think I‘ll come back.
Without a doubt, a must go to, anytime I'm in the downtown Minneapolis area. Fantastic food, great value, and superior staff, both talented and friendly. Thank you for once again making our stay in the city memorable.
Bucca’s is a cute underground spot with delicious entrées and deserts.
Our waitress Christie (or Christy?) was very attentive and kind.
We even went with her recommendation which was to get the Quatrro Al Forno which was the best of both worlds.
It was essentially a good range of stuffed pastas and was exactly what we were expecting. A good staple for downtown Minneapolis.
We are regulars at Buca in Saint Paul. We haven’t been in a while but we came back tonight for the 1st time! We met a newer manager named Amanda tonight and she went above and beyond to give my Wife and I an amazing experience. We will be back and regulars again because of the management of Amanda. Linda and Kate were also very attentive and provided exceptional service and food!
Came here for the first time on a work trip. It wasn’t my favorite but I like the family sized portions & the fact that most dietary preferences can find an option here!
Family style Excellent food and plenty of it. Troy was an Awesome waiter, very informative, attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was old world perfect. Price is fair for this Excellent experience.
The portions are MASSIVE! Me and my boyfriend didn’t know everything was family sized until we got the food Lolol. We had a looooot of leftovers. Atmosphere was cool and the decor was fun. Troy was our server. Totally excellent and great at his job.
This place is so cute and the photos hung around their restaurant tell a story of their own.
With 35 people waiting with a reservation already made, all of the food came in quick succession. Fresh, hot, and styled beautifully.
Thank you so much Buca Di Beppo. Keep up this awesome service!
Owner says it's authentic Itália but my taste buds beg to differ. Ordered the mozzarella and basil pizza. It's overpriced and the basil was cut in little slivers on every other piece. Picture tells all...
This is the only Buca di Beppo I’ve been to but boy is it awesome! I love Italian restaurants that feel like you’re dining in a hole-in-the-wall mafia hangout. For some reason they taste the best and this one doesn’t disappoint! Pasta is served family style so bring your family! The sauce and sausage are excellent, but they have a great menu that’s sure to please everyone. The wine menu is very good and the Tiramisu is huge…..and amazing!
The food was delicious and our waitress, Christina, was very attentive. It was the best meal and service we had while in Minneapolis!
Was very good Italian food. Friend and I had the spaghetti and meatballs. I also had Brussels which was pretty darn good. I loved the bread with the olive oil and balsamic. The portion sizes are huge! I wish I would’ve know about family style before I went but that’s not the restaurants fault. Was very good
We came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday. They provided us with great food and customer service! I ordered the house rose wine which was only $5 today. For appetizer, we got the buca trio platter. It was very delicious. Our main meal of Quattro Al Forno was also very good. The server came to check in on us periodically and came back to refill our waters on time. The food portions are large. It comes family style where you share it with 3-5 people. The “small” is enough to feed three people, which is what we ordered. I really enjoyed their chocolate cake.
Came here for dinner and had the baked ziti with garlic bread. Food was delicious and hot! The serving size (small) fed three people but if you’re hungry enough two people could finish it as well. We had plenty bread leftover. The waitress was amazing and super friendly! She was also very attentive and did a good job of making conversation. Will definitely come back here in the future!
The manager, Lamin, was so kind and accommodating! We didn’t have a reservation, there were 7 of us and we were running the twin cities marathon the next morning. I asked if he could recommend a place near by since they were booked….he said wait here and he cleared 2 tables and said come and sit down! So very nice to squeeze us in. I tried to tip him and he said “no, I’m just doing my job”. Our waitress Gigi was lovely as well. Such a great experience! The food, atmosphere, and staff were amazing!!!
This place is off the hook!!! Reminds me of Minnesota own version of the bar “Cheers”. The family and friendly environment is world class. The staff is amazing from the host to the dish washers. They have a system and it’s so much fun to watch. The hard working staff is great! The portions are huge for the price and we’ll worth it. Definitely a Minneapolis staple.
The food was a straight 10/10. Worth the price, and the drive. The brussel sprouts and the chocolate cake were especially delicious. Definitely will be going again, so much fun.
I wish I could remember the waitresses name, but she was so awesome! Great service and she had the best sense or humor 😀
Family style Italian, means all the main dishes feed 3-5 people and are around $40. I would definitely recommend this place for a group.
The mozzarella appetizer is good, the pasta was delicious, and there was a nice wine selection.
Just got home after a very long day at work and expected to quickly pick up my food. Unfortunately, my food was given away. I understand mistakes happen, however, I did not even receive an apology. I was told that I (the person who did not make the mistake) had to reorder through DoorDash in order for them to remake my food.
They knew my order and watched me reorder but took no initiative to remake the food while I reordered. Once I did, they told me it would take 7 minutes. I was there for another 20 minutes. What should’ve been a less than a 5 minute ordeal took a little over half an hour. Customer service was truly non existent. A careless employee didn’t take the time to read the name on an order, and they took no responsibility for it.
The food is fine as usual but I’d recommend going to the other locations.
We were there early on a Sunday, but there was only 1 other group eating. It was weird to be in that place when it was a ghost town. Upon entering there is a strong smell of seafood. We even think the garlic bread (we're guessing was toasted on the same griddle as the seafood) had a hint of seafood flavor. That's not really what either of us were going for. Kids spaghetti, with picky kids, didn't like it at all. My kids are used to Prego. The sauce tastes too much like tomatoes. They didn't eat much of their meal. My kids would be fine never going back. They didn't have a great experience. I would think twice about what company I was in.
We went here on a recommendation, and we are OBSESSED! This is the best food we have eaten! All the way from Oklahoma, THANK YOU for making this experience amazing!!!!
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Authentic vibes and immaculate service. I’m writing this review as I enjoy my stuffed shells pasta dish! My hotel recommended this place and I’m so glad they did. 10/10. If you want Italian food in Downtown Minneapolis this is the place to be. Shoutout to my wonderful server GiGi! She was amazing and so sweet! Will be back for sure!
The food and service was equally amazing. Our waitress, Christina, was incredibly kind and accommodating and we had a lovely time for my 21st birthday. Easily one of my favorite places to eat and the service is always incredible!
Went for lunch today. Great food, great music, very rustic style. My server Christy was awesome! 💗 Highly recommend coming by before 3pm during lunch if you’re flying solo. :)
I had a terrible time when placing a Thanksgiving order. However, a very polite, professional manager promptly contacted me and went above and beyond in attempting to understand and resolve the situation. Despite the awful ordering experience, I appreciate the quality customer service from Buca.
Nice location. Tons of history. Our server was very nice and offered up tons of suggestions. We ultimately settled on a classic; Spaghetti and Meatballs. Very. Good. Our kids ate literally everything.
OMG YOU NEED TO GO VERY HUNGRY Or you will end up with a tonne of leftovers literally. We got the feeds 6 Thanksgiving meal.... more like feeds 12.
This did not feel like a chain restaurant! Great food served “family-style”. Quaint essential Italian restaurant. Attentive wait staff. We’ll be back!
We were late clients, impressed by a Broadway musical. Our mood has improved from the high degree of customer service, good wine and delicious food!
Thank you!
Amazing family dining. Such a welcoming and accommodating staff. Gigi was a phenomenal waitress. Will definitely return with our group again. Thank you Buca!
Pretty chill old school city restaurant vibes. I loved all the throwback pictures...sort of reminds me of NY and definitely Italy. The food was pretty good for the most part. I would eat here again. Large portions for family or group style eating so make sure you ask questions about what you order. I thought it was a bit weird how the menu prices were off but maybe it’s due to the current times. They also did a pretty good job with the whole social distancing thing. I hope I do t have to remind the waitress about the bread next time around cause authentic Italian restaurants always have some free bread... at least in Italy they usually do!
Its a very decent place for authentic pasta and delicious pizza. They have decent vegetarian options as well. The spicy chicken rigatoni is my personal favorite and a must try! This restaurant also have very good birthday celebration thing, they sing and do a nice little clap music. One thing is that their portion sizes are all huge! so make sure you have a company, because if there is only one person dining then you’ll have a lot of leftover. Overall its a nice place for food at a decent price.
I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! We dined at the location in the Excalibur hotel in Las Vegas. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual ambiance, and we were seated beside the window, so we could people watch as groups of tourists strolled past our table. After my first look at the menu, I thought the prices were a bit high, but the waitresd explained that the pastas would be served in communal bowls and that each bowl would easily serve 3 people. She was right; we had more food than we could eat and everything was delicious! We also ordered a garlic loaf that easily fed 4 people. (Warning - the arrabiata pasta really IS spicy) I definitly recommend you try this restaurant if you are in Las Vegas!
From the moment we walked in the experience was reminiscent of an old school authentic Italian restaurant. The atmosphere was extremely lively on Christmas Eve and the restaurant was packed. With the dishes coming in small or large, we were told a small would feed 3-4 easily. It fed our party of 4 with food to spare. We ordered 1 meatball, lasagna, a ceasar salad, garlic bread, and chicken parmigiana. We had plenty left over as stated before. My daughter had to unbutton her jeans even (she will be embarrassed that I added this fact). Then the men in the group split a piece of cheesecake and though my husband is not a big dessert eater, he raved about the cheesecake. Whenever we are in Minneapolis we will be visiting Buca di Beppo.
Christmas night (not eve) and the place was filling up and the staff nailed it - from the maitre’D to Edy our waitress. They are hard workers and charming to boot. Looking forward to seeing you all next year (we live just a block away at Loring Green East).
Very neat restaurant, incredible tasting food and the servers all seemed indredibly cheerful. Food sizes are rediculous as they will explain to you, so don't worry you'll have leftovers whether you like it or not.
I know it's a chain but we enjoyed both our visits here! I love that they require masks to enter or pick up to go. I feel safe here and the food is amazing! Service is always friendly and energetic. Throughout my years I've been to Buca more times than I can count but at this location only twice. We ordered spicy sausage and peppers, the apple salad, some chicken pasta and the salmon dish. Omg! Each dish had us all eyes wide open and muffled songs of mmmm mmm mmmm coming from our table. They knocked it out of the park. I will try to get our servers name the next time we go because she was exceptional. I am loyal to my barbers, restaurants and servers. You treat us right and we keep coming back. Not to mention we tip well 😉.
Update: We are here again and we have the same server and her name is Jayme! She is awesome as always! Besides the food she makes a great experience into an extraordinary experience! Much appreciated! Thanks Jayme!
I visited here for lunch and was surprised to learn that it was the original Buca di Beppo location. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food was great. I really enjoyed my carbonara and will definitely be back on future trips to Minneapolis.
My sibblings & I used Buca di Beppo to cater our father's 80th birthday. Food was ready at the time provided for pick up and packaged for easy transportation. Our gusts & father loved the food. Was hot & fresh. I am very happy with our purchase.
Troy was the perfect server! The food was so good! Highly recommend. I will be coming back… but only if Troy is my server!
Pasta was good, but the highlight was our server Troy, who was fantastic! If I was from Minneapolis I would eat there all the time so I could hang out with him! Thanks Troy, you made our trip special!
Eating at the original Buca is like no other. The ambiance and staff are friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be eating at this location more. Christy was amazing and really understood the assignment. Thank you Buca everything! Favorite Buca by far.
You will NOT find a better Italian food establishment anywhere, period. This is by far the best place I have ever eaten at. Christy was our server and local expert/historian for the restaurant. She did an outstanding job of filling us in on all history of the business, celebrities that stop in for food, and did a great job on helping us decide which menu items to order that would take care of our desires for this first visit. The food was amazingly awesome
Good food and lovely waitresses! Would definitely recommend. We enjoyed our waitress Christy very much! 🤩
First time visiting. Nice staff. Food is pricey, can’t get anything individually. Got a small because it allegedly feeds 3(more like 2,if even that). The lasagna was decent, the house bread with olive oil was good, but the Colossal Brownie Sundae won me over! It was better than the lasagna!! If I come back it’ll be for the sundae or chocolate cake!
Troy was such a great waiter. He was so fun besides being very knowledgeable of the menu and the wine list.
An interesting place with an Italian spin. The place is pretty dark and there’s a heavy garlic fog hanging in there. Very nice staff that’s quick to help. The actual food less then stellar. Not bad, but not great either. The portion sizes are enough to fill you up though.
Loved it at Buca for the first time tonight. Food was amazing and the service was A+ our server Edy had an upbeat personality and made our night out fun. Highly recommend ❤️
delicious classic italian family style food. always recommend. friendly servers, attentive. wonderful for working christmas!
The food here is always good! Don't ever go alone! Always bring your friend/family with you! The "family size" meals can feed you for a couple of days!
They give you SOOO much Food🤤🤤🤤
It is fresh & full of flavor! …
Excellent food! Best Italian food for a family-style dinner!! Terrific service as well! Great for take-out!
Jayme was awesome! Frank the Manager was great! Our party of ten doubled on a Friday night. They were more than happy to accommodate us! Smart choice for the bar sales. Family style means order small and share. Large is ridiculously large.
We got our pasta fix.
Great food & service.
Fun night had by all.
Absolutely wonderful experience at the Minneapolis location. Came last night with a group of girls. We had the buca trio appetizer, chopped antipasti salad (PHENOMENAL!!!), along with the Quattro Al Forno and baked rigatoni!! Portions were incredible, size-wise and taste. We had lots of leftovers to take home between the four of us. Gigi, our server was so amazing. Very knowledgeable and respectful. Awesome job. If you get her as your server tip her well!!
Buca is super fun and the staff are friendly and the service is excellent. My husband and I went here for dinner. It was a nostalgic visit since we used to make Buca a regular stop after our son’s music recitals when MacPhail was down the street. The family style menu worked great for our family of 3. With just the 2 of us, it was a lot of food. We took a doggie bag home. The chicken parm is very tasty, as is the spaghetti marinara. The plain green salad is so good. Small family-style portions feed 3 persons, so we had a lot of food. We made reservations online and I’m glad we did. There was a waiting line out the door.
Our waitress GIGI was super nice and friendly. She was also very full of information and helpful when it came to deciding what to order. The portions were huge because they are family-sized and priced accordingly. The food was extremely flavorful and delicious I love the brussel sprouts with the prosciutto.
Love this place! Food was amazing and Troy is a rockstar. My group made a special trip on our last day just for Troy.
Second time eating at Buca di Beppo (here and in Seattle) and it was equally fantastic both times! Food quality, quantity, service staff were top tier, and it was incredibly awesome to see the consistency in decor across locations - I love the old timey photos, and am fascinated by all the history and stories that each one represents.
I'll eat here again, and at Seattle's Buca... And I'll be on the lookout for more locations whenever I travel. You've earned a patron :)
P.S. The margarite pizza was to die for, and the bread sticks were AMAZING 😍
While visiting from out of town we happened upon this cozy, bright space in a basement with laughter streaming out of the dining area. It's family style so be careful when ordering. We had antipasti salad and chicken carbinara which was served hot and fresh with perfectly cooked al dente pasta. The service and food quality were exceptional.
Our server was amazing. I would say if you are going to get portions do a small haha it was so much food, but very good! Leftovers are always good too though!
OMG!! I haven't been here for years!!
My mom and I went out for lunch on a lazy Friday. We decided on Italian and Buca was easy to get to. It's near downtown without being in the craziness!
When we walked in (this location is a in a basement), the atmosphere was casual, cool and cozy. The walls were covered with photos from many different eras. We were greeted by a server named Troy.
Troy informed us that we were standing in the original Buca. He continued to offer great information and anecdotes throughout our meal. He advised us on different food items he thought was great in the menu, even letting us know which dishes microwaved well.
We ordered the Apple and Gorgonzola salad, the Mozzarella bread, the Baked Ziti and the Tiramisu. The food was outstandingly delicious and filling. The portions are more than generous.
We think Troy was the best part. He was so informative and charming during the whole visit.
Thank you!!
We arrived at Buca around noon on a Saturday. Even with a Twins game and a performance at the Orpheum both scheduled for the afternoon, we had no problem getting a table on the rooftop terrace without a reservation.
Although the entrees are on the pricey side, I can definitely recommend. The Mediterranean Salmon Salad was phenomenal! It easily makes my Top 5 Salads of All Times list!!
Great experience!! Loved the atmosphere and our server Christy was super sweet and accommodating. Definitely going back for some 10/10 Italian
What a perfect place to spend Christmas with a good friend. The food was absolutely perfect we had lasagna with garlic bread. The staff was in tune with the crowd a steeple there for Christmas. The environment at buccas is top-shelf, not white tablecloths, but as fine a dining experience as you can get.
Great Spaghetti dinner, big portion,
and I skip that dish of dipping oil for the bread, it doesn't seem to add much to the taste.
Christy at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant was very friendly, efficient and fun during my dinner. I appreciated her service and would return to the restaurant to dine again.
Food was amazing and our server, Cheyenne made us feel at home and gave us great recommendations! Would highly recommend!
The food was very tasty and served family style, so bring a small group to share the good food.
i really liked the food. it was really good and my waitress, edy was very nice and interactive!
Christy was amazing. So sweet and knowledgeable. She basically picked my food for me. 10/10 she is awesome and so is Buca!
Server Christy was so sweet and fun! The food was amazing! Family share plate that everyone enjoyed!!
We came with a HUGE group. Though it was a bit crowded, the staff was friendly and quick. Atmosphere was overall great
Service was wonderful. The server Christy was helpful and very friendly! Definitely would recommend coming here!
It was a great dinner with lots of traditional Italian meals. I enjoyed it al.
I wish I could give this restaurant more than five stars! The service and food were nice for such an extraordinary price!
The restaurant shows a long authentic Italian history that they don't hesitate to incorporate into the atmosphere!
I don't live nearby, but I'll definitely come back with my friends!
Wonderful everything! I wish they had individual servings of dessert though!
My first time great food and best server I had in a long time was Edy.
Our waitress Christy was absolutely amazing!! So kind and helpful, and prompt - didn't wait longer than a couple minutes for any service. The food was also delectable and came out pretty fast! 10/10 would recommend. Great atmosphere too, don't have to be too dressy, but also could be if you're feelin crazy.
Good food, good service, dine in at Harmon Place is like a romantic Italian restaurant in NYC, sort of.
An absolute amazing atmosphere, I came with a party of 35 and we where in and out with a great time in less than it would take to have a small family in your typical Applebees. Would recommend to anyone who wants to feel like they are welcomed and wants a meal that feels home cooked.
So good, I can’t wait to come back again.
The server was nice with warm welcomes and service. Our large party was taken care of and even though we ordered several items at a time, in waves, nothing was wrong and and there wasn’t a long wait for the food
Definetly a great place if you have a large family or group. My boyfriend and I went for date night and found it to be way overpriced for just the two of us. The food was slightly above average but definetly not 5 star.
Nice atmosphere, customer service average; food fairly decent. I would return once every other month.
Food was amazing, our waitress Christy went above and beyond to give us a great experience!
Definitely recommending this place to friends and family.
All in all a good place to eat. It was very loud and very packed, but that's the atmosphere it provides. A loud and packed tasty Italian food restaurant where you can be loud and happy and eat to your heart's content.
So good if you like family style, sharing plates. So so so good!!!! Go with fun people, and have fun. Tip generously! Get the dessert!!!! Tiramisu.... yum!!!
They took so good care of us Christy our server was so good show us different options and deals definitely coming back at this location
Great family style meals and awesome desserts. Our server Christy was friendly and efficient.
Jayme was great. Excellent recommendations, and great service. Looking forward to coming back here again!!!!
Absolutely wonderful food and service! Went with a large group and we all were served incredible food and the service was super fast! If you ever want a fun night with friends or family then this is the place to go!
We had our team lunch (21 of us) here after a volleyball tournament. The food was absolutely delicious and hot and just yum! The staff was SO awesomely accommodating and would absolutely eat here again. Thank you!
Catered a corporate group last week and ordered this for lunch. Kinda pricey for what you get. I miss the old marsala recipe with the half mushrooms. This marsala sauce is too dark/rich. The salmon was a hit. No butter with the bread. Wish the bread was sliced. Online ordering was a plus.
We are at Bucha today and had their delicious anti pasta salad and their scrumptuous spaghetti and meatballs. The ambiance at this restaurant is fantastic. Quaint and great pictures and sayings on the walls.
Our waitresses were fabulous. Mary greeted us and introduced their menu to us. Jamie subsequently waited on us. They were wonderful and the service couldn't have been better.
Absolutely fabulous! Our server was fantastic knew exactly the menu and the the drinks she was also friendly it made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is out of this world just like you were in grandma's basement eating pizza pie and a spicy meat-a-ball!
Favorite Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities area.
Food is perfect, atmosphere is too. Extremely impressed with the service and presentation, we made sure to to take pictures for all of our friends to see. Shoutout to Christie, awesome server and provided stellar service
Great ambiance at this location for a chain. Our waiter Edy was outstanding.
Even though some of the ingredients for a dish I wanted that wasnt on the menu anymore were unavailable, they did their best to accommodate my request and I enjoyed the food and service. Also I really was happy with the walk in availability at that time and didnt have to wait to be seated even though the whole place was nearly to capacity.
Second time in a week with a friend who would forget to eat with his wife in the hospital. Italian family style food is medicinal.
My party of 16 had an excellent dining experience. We were a large, loud, rambunctious crowd but the service was professional and kind. We had an excellent time. Thank you Buca’s!!
Good food with really good portions. Very fast and friendly service! I love the vibes.
I love the food here. Great meatballs! I would have given 5 stars but they took the garlic mashed potatoes off of the menu.
Very filling portions, which helps make the prices more justified, however still quite expensive. The first pizza we had was burned, but still tasted good. We asked to have it remade and our waitress was very understanding and helpful. The second pizza came out perfect! The waitress was attentive and personable. The staff deserves 5 stars for the atmosphere created and good food, the only reason for the 4 star rating is the rather high prices.
Wonderful place. Quick service. Meals are so big you have to split. We had the chicken parmesan, Margarita and cheese Pizza 🍕 Yum! …
One of my all time favorite restaurants! I have so many memories going here when I was growing up. The staff are always friendly and make it a great experience, the space is cool & unique, and the food is delicious! Couldn’t recommend more highly.
Today i came back for the third time to this Buca and each time has earned a 5+ star review. I live in the apartment upstairs and Brian remembered me from the first time I came in. He is welcoming, thoughtful and generous, leading me to bring my friends and family from out of town to experience the same. Gigi was our server today and she was kind and the exact energy you want in a dining experience. If you’re looking for above and beyond, hit the ORIGINAL buca.
Best Restaurant if you kids/family I personally think.
Love the chicken carbonara! Seriously good.
The pasta is good, and you will order too much. The place has character too, unlike chain restaurants, and they make a stiff old fashioned. The service was good, and my kids even got a complimentary bowl of ice cream.
Christy was so kinda and funny and gorgeous! Thank you so much! Best birthday dinner ever!!
Edy served us tonight, & what a doll! She was fantastic! Great service, great food, great experience!
Pre-ordered the valentine lasagna dinner 2 hours before our scheduled pickup. I would have thought the dinner would be piping hot but upon opening, it was still cold in the middle. It took another 45 mins to heat up. We finished our salad and a bottle of wine but would have been nice to know we had to heat it up before placing the order.
It was so good, we go tour food so fast and one of us had a birthday and got a giant bowl of ice cream, brownies and whipped cream. Would highly recommend!
I don't mind paying high prices for good food. Sadly this seems overpriced for quality. Reminded me a lot of olive garden, but check was $245 for 6. Just not worth it in my opinion. Service was good though.
The restaurant is awesome we went on a quier and band tour and this places food is amazing the best Italian food I ever had, the staff are nice one of tye waters made shure we always had something to drink like lemonade. The place is also very beautiful inside. For this reason it should honestly be 1000/5
Went with a group of friends and it was amazing! The waiters were so nice and the food was incredible. Also an amazing atmosphere, will definitely go again.
They were quick and the food was good!
Haven't been here in ages and the food is still as good as ever, and Jayme is still a fantastic server!
Christina is awesome! She was so kind and friendly!
Food came quickly and was amazing. Our server, Christy, was professional and friendly.
We loved our experience in this cozy spot. Edy was awesome!
Wonderful service, wonderful staff, amazing food! And an excellent manager.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant has delicious food options. All of our food tasted very fresh. The staff is very kind. The inside of the restaurant is very nicely decorated.
Those world famous meatballs are the size of a racquetball and absolutely delicious! The spicy chicken rigatoni was a bit spicy for this Midwestern Redhead, but having the leftovers a little cold the next day was less spicy and perfection.
Great family style serving food and cool atmosphere. The only negative side is that there is no AC so be ready to sweat over your food!
Great place to eat for anything. Very big sizes of everything. It is a good idea to go with a person or two because you will have a lot of wasted food if you don't.
Delicious food and great service! I've been coming here for years and I would remember the fantastic Italian music. Dined in last night and the ambiance seemed off. I could faintly hear the music I love so much! Instead, I heard what sounded to be Mexican music coming from the salad part of the kitchen. I understand it's near the dining room, but maybe have them turn it down? I'll be back but will definitely ask for a different seat in the restaurant.
Buca’s a fun family style restaurant. It’s always takes a while to order for the family but the food is good and the conversation is fun. Service has always been excellent at the downtown location.
First time here and first things first: CHRISTY is amazing! Immediately greets you and if you’ve had her before she instantly remembers you! Accommodations were great. Food was *chef’s kiss” amazing! Can’t wait until the next Orpheum show to come back!
Had a great Christmas lunch, with excellent service from Christy.
Our group had a great meal! My son said the cheesecake was the best he had ever had!
Came here in 2019 during a work trip and celebrated our coworker’s birthday. Good was delicious and plentiful. Loved the decor and atmosphere. Seeing the photos on the walls were amazing.
What.an amazing place to visit. Food and service were excellent. A special thank you to our waitress Hallie, thank you for your food recommendations. Also to Cheye for telling us about this wonderful place. Sorry we missed you.
Christy was amazing! Great food and wonderful service!
Amazing charisma from our server Troy, making the process of ordering it's own adventure! Food was good! Family sizes to share made it a perfect place for us to celebrate a birthday! Loved it! Will be coming back again!
This place is great for a large group. It is expensive but so worth it. The Chicken Parmigiana was amazing. The Spicy shrimp pasta was extremely delicious, and the garlic cheese bread was spot on.
I would go here again if the opportunity presents itself. The service was great and the atmosphere was perfect for a group/family dinning restaurant.
Amazing service thanks to Troy. Do not be alarmed by the prices because a small portion feeds 2-3 people, and a large feeds at least 5 people. Was it worth it? DEFINITELY!! I recommend the baked rigatoni. Also, the spicy is SPICY.
Had a great time here with the family! we had four people and got a large baked ziti which was a little too much for us all to eat but it was absolutely delicious! our server Christy was amazing! very attentive and gave great menu advice!
This place is always a fun place to eat, no matter the location. I’ve been to the one in downtown San Diego, Claremont, CA, Mira Mesa, CA, and now Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are all great and the staff is always friendly.
I had 25 people and for a wedding party and our original venue was canceled at the last minute because of covid we called this restaurant and spoke to one of their managers Lamin. Even though there were they were extremely busy he put me on hold and came back and was able to accommodate. He gave us our own room and met our needs in every way. And not only that the food was incredible. Some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time. I would highly rate this restaurant and if I lived here I would be a regular for sure.
Omg this is Soo good but they serves a lot of food so be hungry. I'll go again. The parking is a little difficult is my only concern.
I went here with my boyfriend and we had lasagna and some garlic bread. The service was very good and everyone was friendly. The food was fine but nothing special. Overall, this was just an average experience.
Food was tasty and warm. Service was outstanding. Received our drinks within 2 minutes and food was out shortly after ordering. 5/5 experience
My roommates and I went here for a "Galentine's" dinner and it was a great experience! Everything we ordered was delicious and our server was so kind. I forgot my purse and they even held onto it for me until I could pick it up the next day! 10/10 recommend.
Great cozy place with lots of charm. Had the Chicken Alfredo and the Brussels Sprouts. The pasta was too much for the 3 of us.
Our server (Christy) was warm and welcoming and made sure we satisfied. The food was delicious and hit the spot for exactly what we needed. I will definitely be back!
I love Buca! This is my favorite of all of them! Go there every time I am in town!
This location is the best! The food is so fresh and delicious and made with love! All of the staff is always so kind and helpful💖 I loved the lemon chicken with Alfredo 😋 …
We ordered recently for me and and my two partners. The food was pretty good, we were just a bit disappointed they didn’t have more individual sized meals when ordering to go. Each one of us wanted something different, and the smallest portion was about a 3 person serving size. With delivery and tip I spent about $200 for one meal which, with the amount of food we got was pretty decent, but just a bit yikes and something I wouldn’t do again unless everyone wanted the same thing.
Christy was so nice! Food was quick, fresh, and delicious.
I will definitely be returning soon so I can explore the rest of the menu!
Came in as first timers. Rose explained what everything was and how it all worked which was great. Service was perfect. Food came fast, but obviously premaid and abit dry. That's where the star loss comes. Otherwise it was alright. We ate safe and tried the lasagna. Wasn't better than mine I make but filled the void. Overall would keep as a plan b. Or try something else.
There was a picture of Danny Devito, but a buddy of mine thought it was George Castanza.
I loved this place. Quirky, yet homey. Delicious Family-style Italian fare. Take the server's advice when ordering.
I like the sharing style and atmosphere. The waitress was awesome but the food itself was disappointing. It was like they didn’t really use any spices. I feel like I could of gotten the same thing at home from a jar of sauce and some noodles for 1/4 of the price.
Jiji was an excellent server. The bread was great. I would highly recommend getting the bread with oil. It is outstanding. The chicken carbonara was the best I’ve ever had! The price was really great also. Thank you Bucas. Outstanding restaurant in Minneapolis.
We had such a great time celebrating a birthday . We hadn’t been here in a while and were so glad we came back! Food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was small village Italian, and the best part was our server Christy. She totally made our night! Loved it! Will be back again!!
Been here many times and it is a favorite of ours. This time we tried the meatball appetizer that is smothered with sauce and served with bread, and it was amazing. I've never had meatballs that were so tender. Seems as if they use a really good cut of meat to make them. Fun place to go for date night or with a large group. However, make sure you make a reservation to ensure you get a table.
I have to admit.
I am heartbroken!
I haven't been able to get to Buca in years but that tiramisu has always been calling to me.
It WAS easily THE BEST in town.!
My mom always thought so too.
So I decided to surprise her and bring some over.
First off...I am not really surprised the price had gone up
But twice the cost and a smaller portion?
Ouch.
But that's no big deal. That is the way of things these days.
No, what broke my heart?
They changed Vitorio Renda's family recipe!
THIS is not the delightfully boozy tiramisu I remember.
Its fine. It is ok.
Tastes like anyones else's.
NOT like the Buca I remember..
My favorite dessert is now but a memory.
Maybe...it was an off day and someone new prepped tiramisu and forgot the rum?
Or, is this it? The best we can hope for?
I'm sorry, it wasn't bad.
It was just no longer GREAT!
The service was fantastic and make sure you listen to your server when you order your food. There was two of us so we had to order for 3 and it works out great because we had plenty of leftovers for a couple of days... But wow is it a lot of food!!! I don't remember exactly what it's called possibly firecracker shrimp but whatever it is you must have it now!
I had garlic bread with cheese and the salmon. It was one of the most delicious meals I've had in a while. The food was more than enough for two people. Great service. Even better food!
Buca is a must anytime I travel to a city that has one and this location did not disappoint. The food was tasty and made exactly to order. Our server was attentive and respectful. The manager was very nice and took several pictures of our group, even suggesting different angles. It was a great, memorable dinner.
Great food and great, friendly service! The chocolate cake was AMAZING!!!! Huge portions so definitely share or take it home as leftovers! We got a small pasta dish and small cheese bread and chocolate cake to go for 3 people and we were stuffed!! Very good experience and I would definitely go back!
Large portions... Authentic flavor and wonderful ambiance.
The food was great as it always is, and the service was attentive, fast, and friendly. It was a little awkward to be seated at a 6 top. We had reservations we put in at the start of the week for 2 people, and we were seated at a table for 6. With the number of other couples also seated like that, it felt somewhat odd, but we got over it. It is known for family-style serving, so it wasn't too large of a surprise - just a little odd that there weren't tables available for couples considering the number of other couples also visiting that night. At any rate: good food, good service, great location. Worth a visit - especially if you have a group.
Very cool Italian restaurant with plenty of Italian charm. It feels as if you’ve walked into a place that’s the local favorite among the wise guys in New York in the 50’s. It’s very family friendly and the portions are very generous. We had the eggplant parm (portion for 3) and it had six large slices of fried eggplant - more than enough for us. It was DELICIOUS. We also ordered the cheesy garlic bread and got a side of marinara to dip it in. Our kids ordered off the kids menu rather than have what we did. The kids pizza is a decent portion but the spaghetti and meatball is mammoth (it could easily be split up for two kids).
The service was awesome and everything tasted great. If I didn’t know better, I’d guess Marcella Hazan was in the back cooking up her signature flavors. We had a very enjoyable experience and will definitely be back next time we’re in the area.
Great place to have a spaghetti and meatballs!!
I really enjoyed this place it definitely is a place ment to share with others! When they say family style they mean it. They do not mess around with their huge portion sizes. We went to celebrate a birthday and the free HUGE Ice cream Sunday was amazing! we could not finish it especially with all the other great food we had! Loved it and would recommend trying out. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 was because the prices were a little high. Even with the big portions the prices got me from saying it's a 5/5 but other than that it was a great experience!
I love this place. Great Italian style meals. Meals are fair prices but you're probably not leaving for under 30$. Their small anything is for 3 people and large is for 5 people. Definitely family oriented, with amazing servers.
Nice Italian cooking, with an awesome atmosphere. The environment is great with tons of unique pictures that involve the restaurant chain as well as classic pictures with a quirky point of view. Can't say too much for the restaurant experience as most of what I have done is utilized their catering/to go cooking. Great pasta and other such large pasta combination dishes. Also nice salads with Italian seasonings.
If you’re anywhere near here you must stop and eat here! It’s the best Italian in nice large family style eating. I love the chicken Alfredo as well as...well everything on the menu. The drinks are great. It can get a little busy on some days but it’s worth the wait. Don’t wear tight pants! If it has a negative it’s the parking, which is pretty much gonna be a problem anywhere.
Charlotte was my server and she was super friendly. The food was amazing and came out nice and hot. I highly recommend trying Buca in Minneapolis if you haven’t tried it before.
Its recommended u get a reservation but I was a walk in and they'd accommodated me just fine. Food is good. Prices are pricey. Portions are sharing size. If you're eating alone u can eat off lunch menu even at dinner.
This rating is only so high because the food is amazing. The experience with staff is off and on. I have gone to this Buca’s dozens of times and it is my favorite location. My big problem is that they have raised their prices drastically recently, removed the create your own option, and will not except some gift card payment if you use a coupon!!! I have incredibly fond memories of this place and could not bring myself to leave a lower rating. This is a great place but it is not worth the new raised price. Don’t get me wrong, the food is great and it’s a nice atmosphere- the problem is it’s not 18$ a person great for a portion of a shared plate.
12 in our party at 6pm on a Saturday evening. There was a little bit of a wait for drinks from the bar. Katie was our waitress. She did a pretty good job keeping track of what we needed considering the large group. We were able to be seated in one of the rooms farther in which was nice. It was a little quieter there so we could hear each other. Food was good. We had the chicken carbonara, spaghetti with meatballs, ravioli with meat sauce and cheese manicotti.
Enjoyed the time with friends (and no dishes to wash).
This was my first time at Buca's. It was a very delightful experience. The staff assisting us were entertaining and handled the large group we were celebrating with effortlessly. The food was amazingly delicious and offered a good range of flavor for single dishes that other similar restaurants have created blandly. It definitely felt like eating with family. While a little crowded it actually added to the experience. Sadly the dessert fell just a little short for being a little dry. Otherwise a perfect night!
This is the original Bucca. Awesome food, friendly service and original atmosphere with excellent family style Italian dining.
Their prices seemed to have skyrocketed. They gave us the wrong food for our NYE takeout meal. Food still is comforting though.
Edit: after contacting them via their website they apologized and refunded me and sent a gift card to make it right.
This restaurant has never disappointed me or my wife. We are regular eaters here and they know how to woo their customers by sending gift cards on a regular basis (sign up for their newsletter if you would like to enjoy the freebies too). They serve in large bowls even for a table of two and the Rigatoni pastas they serve are one of the best you would find in the Twin cities. If you are a spice lover, ask for their signature 'Add-on'. This place has limited desserts option but makes a good lunch/dinner place.
Comfortable Italian family food. It's a great location with very hard to find parking. If you are downtown this is the easy family restaurant. It can get a bit pricey though so find a few favorite dishes and get the family to agree... Well that probably won't work so get ready to spend some dough and take home huge left overs. It makes for a great lunch all week.
I was looking for somewhere to have a dinner for a bachelorette party for my sister, and I called two different Olive Gardens, both of which were pretty rude over the phone and would not give me a definitive answer as to whether or not they would have room for us at the time I was requesting. I then called Buca di Beppo and right away they were very friendly and made sure there would be space for us. Their food was amazing along with the excellent customer service! We also had to rush out to make our next event for the night, and they were very accommodating with bringing us the bill right away and packing up all of our leftovers quickly. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food and wonderful service!
Great food great service . I highly recommend
All good. Great flavors and great service. Went 2xs for lunch and dinner. Portions were very good and more than enough. Worth the money.
We attended a wedding rehearsal dinner, May 23rd ,. Just have to compliment the staff and the kitchen for amazing food and service. I think there was about 60 of us and it ran so smoothly. The space was tight , but the manager had offered us a larger area but we choose to be all together. Great Job
We had such a great experience here booking a reservation for our big study abroad group on a Friday night. The servers were very helpful and made great menu recommendations. The food was plentiful, hot and delicious. Definitely would come back another time with a. Big group. Note: no gluten free menu. If you have a large group, I recommend calling ahead
We went to Minneapolis, Minnesota last week and visited Buca Di Bepo Restaurant. Our server, Gigi, was very nice and friendly. She suggested very delicious items from the menu, chopped salad and chicken saltinbocca. Small size portions are very big! Everything was tasty! Will go there more often. Love overall experience and atmosphere
Jesse was our server and did an absolutely fantastic job. He was prompt, did great work in getting us food on time, refilling drinks and was super friendly. We enjoyed a nice lunch (2 of us, a friend and myself) and the Shrimp Da Fraviolo or something like that was fantastic. Highly recommend the place, and highly recommend Jesse if you get the chance!
Great food and open on holidays like Christmas Day - just make sure you call ahead. Despite putting in an order the day before they were running about 30 minutes behind schedule, but that didn't bother us much.
The family style platters are delicious whether you're ordering out for a group or sitting at the bar with two. Good wine selection too. Plus, it serves as a great family bonding exercise as you try to agree on what to order!
Came here because I ordered the cheese manicotti earlier this week as togo and was taken to heaven with the sauce.
In restaurant I got the baked ziti and was very impressed.
Im not a marinara sauce fan, but I could eat Bucca’s and my Italian grandmother-in-law’s sauce all day.
It was a very nice experience at Buca di Beppo with all the items being on the money. I liked the first starter (Buca Trio Platter i think which had bit of calamari, spicy shrimp, onion rings) the most.
It has large portions so please order wisely or else you'll end up asking them to pack food in the end. Still per person including drinks and gratuity one can expect around $28 or so..
Beautiful dining area, understanding staff, outstanding service. The food is amazing 10/10
Wonderful people, authentic Italian, and great atmosphere. We felt as though we were in their home dinning with family! Highly recommend!
Great service, drinks were frequently refilled and food was great.
Don't get me wrong, I love(d) Buca. But for a couple, it simply is getting too expensive. My wife and I would go here in the past, order two different "small" dishes, and have leftovers for another meal for <$40. We'd go here maybe once a month. That same meal now will cost you >$80 if you leave a decent tip. For >$80, I'll go to a much nicer restaurant. Sorry Buca, but you lost a customer.
Overpriced... They should have some options for single people to eat here. You don't get tons of food for the money that it costs. Did not impress me.
I like the place downtown A lot better than a couple of the other satellite stores out in the suburbs. The atmosphere was nice, did not feel rushed even on a Friday night. Place was not packed, but We had a good steady check in from the waitress
Family style dining experience that was very personal. Waitstaff helped us decide on options and the portions were perfect for our group of 10. We called ahead for seating and were glad we did on a busy Saturday night.
Fun to come to the original Buca! It was more expensive than the one I went to in Milwaukee, which was surprising and put me off a bit. We got the Bianca pizza, which we love, and we did the one meant for 5 people, which was $30 ($40 after tax), and was split between 2 people. We finished half the pizza and took home half. Not sure it would truly feed 5 people unless they bought other stuff. Wish it were cheaper for the amount of food. Waitress was great though and the pizza was delicious :)
We reserved a table early on a Sunday night for five of us, including a youth. Sharing dishes is the way -to-go, with enough for all of us, and meals to take home. We like this place--though without the periodic coupon offers, we deem it too high-priced for our tastes. Definitely worth visiting--do call ahead for reservations or availability.
Doing the lord's work by delivering to us (through Postmates) on a Sunday night. Partner had been ill all weekend and finally had some appetite back. Quattro Formaggi and Caesar salad--YUM! <3
Great food, fun service, huge portions! Can’t wait to check out the other locations
I was in town for business a few weeks ago for lunch and decided to stop and grab a bite to eat. The astmosphere was great. I ordered eggplant Parmesan, it was wonderful. It was stacked so high I had to use a steak knife to eat it. It came out steaming hot. The waiter was very attentive as well. I'd eat here again!
Wonderful atmosphere!! Staff is so friendly and attentive. We got Pizza con Formaggio which was delicious, and one of the best pizzas I’ve had in my life! Well done.
Great place! Wonderful atmosphere and lively staff. The portions are huge and the capreses were delicious. I tasted the eggplant parmesan, baked rigatoni, and the cheesy bread. These family portions are meant to be shared with big appetites. Bathrooms were clean and the decorating extensive. Hope this helps!
A wonderful festive Italian place. Food is so good!!! Prices seem high if you're taking the family. They don't serve individual but family style. Eggplant parmesan is the best you've had! Love the chopped salad and any pasta dish is great.
Food was average. Be nice to know when they take items off the lunch menu...At least remove item from the web-based menu, which is not too incredibly difficult if you have a 4-year old around these days. Server (Daisy) is what make the experience. Didn't even break stride when I started to grumble. Well done! Find a job at a more prestigious establishment.
Great place for celebrations or large parties because of the family style offerings but I thought the food was only ok. Italian to me has more robust flavors and spices. Maybe it's just what we ordered but between 6 of us no one was overly impressed. I mean it was good just nothing I'd crave more of. Service was ok, waters and drinks were consistently empty but the server was pleasant.
Great food. Ate way too much! Would do it again.
My server was Jayme. She was awesome. And John was super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be going there again! Thank you Jayme and John for making my experience amazing!
Great place for Italian food! Nice cozy woody ambiance, and such a welcoming management.
You get what you pay for — and they make you pay for a lot.
If you’ve never been to a Buca di Beppo, they only do gigantic portions, meant to be shared among 4 or more people. (They say 3 for the small portions, but that’s absurd.)
The food is good, basic American-Italian comfort food. Nothing flashy, nothing delicate, nothing to raise the eyebrows. Just lots of heavy, flavorful, predictable fare. And there are times when that’s exactly what you want.
The space for this location is pretty charming — below street level, with lots of great brick. The bar area is wonderful and I always wish I’d planned time to hang out there for a drink or something.
However, every Buca di Beppo always feels rather chaotic and haphazard in terms of service — perhaps the result of mostly catering to large groups? — and this one is no better on that score. So at least half the time, I end up vaguely frustrated by my visit.
For example, this past week I place a to-go order. They said it would be ready in about 15–20 minutes. I gave it more like 25–30, thinking I could get in and out without having to pay for parking. Fah.
Although they wouldn’t admit to it, I don’t think they’d put the order in yet when I got there.
The hostess went to look for my order, and then was gone for a looooong time. I could see much frantic computer tapping and hushed discussion over in the prep station, and then the manager joined her too. He saw me watching, and came over to distract me with a long and unnecessary discussion about coupons.
Altogether, they endeavored to distract me with sleight of hand for about 20 minutes — and then, out came a distinctly fresh, hot bag of food.
Well it was good if not awesome, so that part was fine. But that sort of mildly annoying hassle just seems to happen a lot more often at this chain. I’m sure I’ll eat there again — but it’s a solid 3-star experience all around.
Attended here for a friend's birthday party. It was fantastic, the food was hot and tasty, the service... Let me tell you what! Edy is a real diamond in the rough, just the right amount of banter and plenty of professionalism! We will for sure return! Thank you so much for a pleasureable evening.
The BEST place for huge portions and family atmosphere!! I can't believe the leftovers for a family of 4!!! Shrimp Fra Diavolo is my fav but now I'm a total Calamri fan!!! PS you have to try a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned. Best bartenders around for these cocktails!!!
Huge portions made our dinner really affordable. Brought the whole family and we had so much fun with our server Christy. They also have the world's best cannoli and we all left stuffed. Thanks again Buca, you are a family favorite!
Great service! I recently had a poor experience at another location but the Minneapolis location is top notch. The manager even came to our table to make sure we were receiving great service. Great food, clean, and better service. I would recommend the Minneapolis Buca to others.
I had an excellent experience at Buca! A great place to SHARE food.
When I came in, my date and I had a reservation. We were quickly seated and we given almost immediate attention.
The menus are quite easy to navigate. They have a drinks menu, entree and appetizers menu, and a dessert menu. All with a good flow and look.
Our waiter, a man I forgot the name of, gave us excellent service. Our appetizers came promptly.
I ordered a calamari appetizer and the spicy rigatoni chicken. The calamari— was good for calamari, but that was more for my date I was sharing with. But the chicken rigatoni was excellent. The chicken pieces were perfectly spicy and the sauce it was all in was deliscus. Though the pasta was lacking (because it didn’t taste special) the sauce was really well done. I also did not like the small green peas. The contrast of colors was a bit off putting but that’s more of a presentation problem. They also serve complimentary free bread (sorta like Olive Garden).
This place has a very unique approach to food. Everything is meant to share. So unless you can eat 2-3 people’s worth of food, it’s not the smartest choice to go alone.
My experience here was pretty unforgettable. One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere.
WOULD DEFINITELY EAT HERE AGAIN (with someone)!
Really great food and atmosphere, also very fast service even though it seemed super busy
This is a fantastic family restaurant. The portions are huge! It's designed to shared like you would at family dinner. The staff is beyond friendly and hospitiable. The food is wonderful. A great place for couples too. The atmosphere is so welcoming and romantic.
Phenomenal, phenomenal restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is by far the best I’ve ever experienced anywhere. I must give a personal shoutout to the manager, Lamin Dibba. We will definitely be coming by here more often!
We went here for a birthday and it was a great experience! We had Christiana as a server, and she gave very good service
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Remember that they serve family style and you should order 1 entrée for 2-3 people. More than enough!
We were served by Edy and she was such a sweet heart! Made us feel right at home. I had the Fettuccini Alfredo and the Margherita pizza. It was delicious! Fresh! Noodles were cooked perfectly! And a few cocktails, oooo the cocktails!
First time experiencing this restaurant and absolutely loved the atmosphere and service. The Chicken Marsalis is perfect. A must have again dinner choice.
This place serves everything family style. The pasta was delicious and plentiful. Lots of flavor, lots of food. It has a nice ambiance inside and the wait staff is delightful. Very nice service and plenty of attention. Eat here, you won't regret it.
AMAZING customer service! Ordered dinner for pick up...arrived and the order was not correct BUT they remade the entire order and gave complimentary cake and cheesecake. I LOVE Buca and the employees made the experience even better!
Ordered Buca to go for my coworkers. Forgot how good the food was! I am pregnant and haven't dined out anywhere because I'm nervous, but their set up for Covid protocol and sanitation makes it feel safe for me. I would consider dining in for my next craving.
The food was great and we had a lovely evening!
Super yummy Italian Food! I got some Baked Rigatoni and I just tasted the best ricotta cheese of my whole life!! 5/5 stars
This was a great place for a group meal which was very delicious and we ended with this bit of delight!
Great food and service. Family style menu requires coordination with your party but the servers are eager to help. The “small”portions are pretty big and go a long way. Don’t pick too many items or there will be a lot of left overs.
Huge portions!! Great food ND super friendly service. Gigi was amazing!
Best Italian and consistent place to place. Served family style, so you need to agree on what and how much. Easy to over order. Great place to celebrate a birthday. Big, delicious desserts too!
Absolutely amazing! The sweetest people alive! I love BDB !!!
We had the Margarita pizza, fettuccine Alfredo . And home made cheesecake .
I came here during Furry Migration to have some enjoyable time with my significant other, suffice to say, I was impressed. The music was centered around golden oldies, and I enjoyed singing along with some of the songs that where playing.
The staff was wonderfully attentive, I signed up for their e-rewards program and had some delicious rigatoni dinner with a gelato dessert that was quite fantastic. I would highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Italian food, a nice atmosphere and money saved up for the night.
Large portions for moderate prices. Highly recommended for a large group gathering with Italian food. Deserts are large as well so easily shareable between multiple people making payment per person not that high.
Great food,. Nice service, portions are huge meals for 3 or 5 people servings not by 1 person prices are 13.00 and up, for instance we had 3 so we ordered the 5 person to have left overs that was 37.00 came 1 big bowl besides the salad was 16.00 came 1 huge bowl.. thanks.is well worth it.
Gigi was great!!! Really sweet :) overall delicious food and good service. We also really appreciated the cannolis from the manager at the end of our dinner!!
Went with our Volleyball team. We were a group of 25. Service was wonderful and the food was great.
First time sitting at the bar here. Hung out with Casey. Knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely a pleasure to hang with. Great food. Tried the Shrimp Fra Diavolo on his recommendation, and it didn't disappoint. Head down and say hi to Casey sometime. You'll be glad you did.
Amazing decor. Very inviting. Nice staff. Great food. It's served family style, so never come alone unless you have a big appetite.
Love the Apple Gorgonzola Salad!!
Just dined in the bar for the first time. Pizza was good (which is what we were after), but...probably won't come back except for take out. $13.00 for a glass of "house wine"? No thank you. No wonder the bar was totally empty at dinner time. No happy hour specials. Small pizza, two beer and two glasses of wine... $90+ CRAZY!!!
We do our take outs here very regularly. Nice family portions. Seafood linguini di mare is by far my favorite. Garlic bread is tasty. I would recommend the chicken Marsala as well.
During a conference trip we were treated to a private dinner at this very popular Minneapolis restaurant. Our menu included a luscious mushroom soup, pumpkin ravioli and an amazing chocolate cream confection. If these items are any indication of what the full menu is like, then by all means make your way to Spoon & Stable. Highly recommended.
We were here on October 14 while in Minneapolis for the Youth in Music Marching Band competition. We ate here with our Marching Cardinals and chaperones...200 teens and adults. The food was excellent. Service was fantastic. Thank you for the great experience!
Best spaghetti and meatballs I've had in years! Plus they make their own ginger ale. Family style dinning at its best! Great people there too.
Dependable chain. Wonderful server. Thank you Gigi for a nice evening. This is a family style dining. A small portion feeds 3. Our baked rigatoni was just what we needed.
The food was amazing as always and the server we had tonight Troy was an amazing delight. Probably the best server we've had in a long time anywhere.
Our DECA team (something like speech) went in as a huge party. They were very polite and offered great service to a large group of people. They were very understanding and patient when it came for the bills. Great food as to be expected for Buca, I would recommend this place for you to eat.
I ordered our meal through Bite Squad to have delivered to the hospital where my daughter just had surgery. Her favorite meal ever is plain noodles and chicken. I ordered sauce on the side, but received noodles with butter or oil with a ton of garlic on it! She can't eat that and I found it to be gross. The sauce was good, but the noodles were so bad, they went into the garbage. I have been ordering it the same way for 19 years. So sad my daughter has to order noodles from the cafeteria after spending a ton of money...
Sat at the Pope's table. Always order less than you think here--servings are huge and served family style. Not much by way of healthy choices but they were happy to accommodate my request for a single chicken breast with broccoli. If it's your birthday, prepare to be sung to.
Server excellence. Food was perfect. Lasagna, Spaghetti with Meat Balls..We finished off with an Espresso.. We're happy
Great place and service, we had a wonderful evening
Reserved a table for 2 at 7:00, requesting "Something romantic (private).. It is our anniversary!".
Arrived at 7, not seated until 7:20, even though the restaurant was not busy! When we were seated, it was in the middle of the room, with a view of the extra plates and linens, and in the middle of the aisle that the servers push through regularly. Table was also unstable. Not so romantic! We saw another couple come in 5 minutes after us and get a booth with ambient lighting in the corner. I guess they made a special reservation.
Our bottle of wine took extra long because the "bartender was backed up" (strange, I could see her from the table). The waitress also brought us our ticket without the coupon applied, then had her manager fix it, and I had to remind them to return my debit card.
Kind of lame for a 70$ ticket!
Food was pretty good! Just keep in mind that their portions are big and meant to be shared with people. Service was also good. Our waitress was friendly and helpful.
If you like Italian food and big group gatherings, this is the place for you! We had a function here for about 25 people and the staff worked with our last minute additions, gluten free guests and our loud raucous singing quite well :)
We had a wonderful experience at Buca di Beppo, the food was excellent and the service was the best we've received in a very long time. It's absolutely wonderful for families and the drinks are very tasty!
Buca's downtown is the best family oriented place you can be. The service is great atmosphere is nice and friendly. The food is excellent in the portion size is perfect. Either come with friends either come with family or meet people there it's a great opportunity to just be yourself. Welcome to Buca's
a wonderful time at Buca Di Beppo! we loved the baked ziti. should’ve listened but to our waiter about getting a small! Christy is awesome!
Family size portions, 3-4 or 5-6 person. Excellent food. Kids loved the spinning table. Thank you
Great experienc. Amazing food! Staff is great! Frank the manager took care of me and my date. Would recommend to anyone who wants to go on a date or out to eat with family. Great food, music, and staff. The vibe in here is just AWSOME!!!
Matt was a great server and the food was great! The host also was very generous and took several photos of our group for us. Thank you!
Christy was hands down the best server I’ve ever had. She took time to make our birthday outing special. Great food, exceptional service and a good time had by all. Can’t wait to go visit Christy at Buca again!
Edy and Jayme were AMAZING taking care of us so close to closing!! Food was excellent as well. Highly recommend
I love this place!!! Soooooo delicious and incredible service. Troy, our server, was such a friendly delight!!
This is a nice little gem on the outskirts of downtown. Located near the “Lunds & Byerleys”, you will have to take the stairs down into the restaurant. Almost like your going to walk into a lower level or basement. I came here with a group, so we decide to get the family portions to share. This was a great idea for groups, that way you can have a little more than just one plate.
I get take out from here, quite frequently, in the last couple of months, I have ate at other Buca's in St Paul, Maple Grove and Eden Prairie, in the past, but I am a local.
A very picky specific to the last detail but polite orderer. I'm not big on crowds, so it's better to get my food to go, last few times, they've really rocked my very specific specialized order of ziti with extra ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, chicken and shrimp.
The only downside to them getting my order finally right, is that they ruined all other italian restaurants like OSF and OG for me.
But the service even with take out is good and friendly and their ziti with my adding stuff to it, is phenomenal.
They also have an excellent email/loyalty club....
On entering the restaurant you will feel like getting into a whole new world. Photographs and various other antiques all around. We did like the pasta, a suggestion if they can offer less quantity it would save lot of wastage and people would have more economical options too.
our server Matt was very polite and attentive. loved the restaurant and staff. it was our first time in Minneapolis and i would definitely recommend this place to friends and family!
Cozy little basement spot with awesome service and delicious food. The marinara is off the hook good. Food was served piping hot. Also, really good bread baked fresh.
Great food got me in without a reservation. Waitress was excellent!
Featured Thanksgiving dinner: began with super stingy bread and oil appetizer, with flavorful, thin-sliced turkey white meat, dry, awful bread-dressing, excellent seasoned mashes potatoes and gravy, stingy Al dente green beans. Dessert was very small pie slice, still frozen. Not worth the cost. Disappointing for our family.
I'm getting married in dt Minneapolis next July and needed a place to have rehearsal dinner for 35 people. I cannot say enough about this place. We went and did the tasting and instantly fell in love. Great atmosphere, staff, and of course food!! And Nicole Broberg is AMAZING! She has went above and beyond for us and were still like 8 months out. She even called me when she had extra wedding convention tickets. Class act!! They have my business for life
My favorite spaghetti place and the best chocolate cake.
Food and service were great. Only complaint is the price. Beyond that, I recommend both the Stuffed Mushroom appetizer and the Chicken Parmigiana entree as both were very good.
Really good pasta! I love it!
I've been coming to Buca for many years.. I've never had such a great experience as I've had today! The authenticity of the entire staff leaves me more than excited to return! Fantastic service, the Penne San Remo was exceptional!
Great Restaurant
Good food when you want to get fat 😆 …
Kristy was amazing!!! We had a huge group and she handled everything so well!
Christy is terrific! She and the Buca team always exceed my expectations. Their chicken parmesan and pizza are my favorites. You should give them a try if you haven't already.
The food was underseasoned, and the service was as bad as I've ever experienced. Restaurant was pretty empty, and we had a reservation, but were not seated until 20 minutes after our reservation time. Waitress did not show up at our table until 10 minutes after we sat down, first course did not come out until 45 minutes after we were seated, even though we ordered right away. Drinks did not come out until 30 minutes after seating. Asked for straws 3 times, only to receive them toward the end of our meal. Food did not come out together. One plate was brough out, then the other 5-7 minutes later, and the last one only came out 10-15 minutes after the first, and after we reminded our waitress about it. Not sure if they were understaffed, incompetent, or prejudiced against our group. Completely unacceptable.
I am a frequent Buca customer, and have shared many birthday dinners with family and friends at this location, as well as brought several student groups. I have always had a great experience.
However, I recently took a group of 14 high school students to Buca at 5:00 on a Monday evening. We had reservations, as did many other groups, and I assumed they would welcome this business on a day/time that is otherwise slow, and prepare accordingly. To my surprise, the staff was neither welcoming or prepared. I was excited to take advantage of their new "Macaroni Monday" promotion, which immediately caused our already mediocre server to give us attitude and inform us how small the portions were...she was so visibly upset that I dare take advantage of a promotion that she was literally shaking with anger. She marched into the kitchen and returned with the dish the macaroni comes in to show us just how small it was. Ok. On top of it, the manager also visited our table to discuss the promotion, and turns out they didn't even know how their own promotion worked, and then proceeded to act like they were doing us a favor to "ALLOW" us to use it. Had I not been with a group of students, I would've left and gone elsewhere, but thought it would be a great lesson on "hospitality management" for my marketing students. The rest of the experience went like this 1. Server finally brings our drinks and SLAMS them on the table, splashing my soda on the table 2. We give up on using the promotion and order several large dishes 3. Our food is served - it is good 4. We get our bill and pay (including the obligatory 18% $50 tip for such a wonderful experience) 5. We get our bill again, this time with more stuff added that she forgot the first time, and pay AGAIN.
It was a huge disappointed to be treated with such disrespect and contempt simply because I was with a group of high school students, helping to boom Buca's Monday night business, as opposed with a group of adults. You should be ashamed Buca. I will not be returning.
Troy was amazing and did great with our large group!! Thank you troy
huge portions with meals meant to bee split between groups. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. First time diners should lean on the wait staff for advice
Great service and great food!!!
First time here, super charming, extremely good.food, our service was excellent. Other staff were great
Try the brussel sprouts and prosciutto, more of an experience than a meal.
Loved this place! It had a cool atmosphere. The staff were great, and the food was excellent! I highly recommend stopping in. Also, we had the tiramisu, which was to die for!
Buca di Beppo is an excellent Italian food chain restaurant for a dedicated foodie. My absolute favorite dish is Chicken Parmigiana with Fettuccine Alfredo and Garlic bread. It is a large meal so I would recommend to bring half of it back home in a doggie bag.
What a great restaurant. So much bang for your buck. The food is great, the service is great, the atmosphere is phenomenal. Pretty much all you can ask for when you need a metric tonne of Italian food.
My son and I have been back a few times. Never disappoints!! My son says the Cheesecake is killer!!
The food is very good. I like the portraits they have along the walls.
Mia was the best server! We had multiple people and she assisted all and made sure they were all happy!
Amazing little restaurant. Makes you feel like you're in little Italy. Great portions, great location, great food and great service. I highly recommend and i will be back
Dinner with 12 work colleagues. Food was good. Service was great.
we had dinner tonight for our 6 year olds birthday - we. had Jessie as a server . Dinner was great , great service- and we felt completely safe and healthy with everything going on with Covid. thank you !!
Great little gem of an old school Italian restaurant. Tons of vintage photos line the walls adjacent to tables covered in red & white checkerboard table clothes. Good food, great staff & a wonderful experience.
Very good service, enjoyable food. All round good time.
A little basement restaurant with fun ambiance. Good lunch deals and serves family style for dinner! Wait staff came at the right times too!
Good food, large servings...come with you appetite.
The staff are as amazing as the food is! I also appreciate the measures they took to make sure their staff are being kept safe as well as us as the guests!!
Had a great time here , loved the pizza and our server Matt was exceptional! Definitely would come again and would recommend this restaurant to anyone !
We’ve ordered from here on more than one occasion including dining in on my birthday! We only order the chicken carbonara with peas and the antipasti and it never disappoints! We love how rich and creamy the chicken carbonara is and how fresh tasting the salad is! I would definitely recommend coming here and ordering the chicken carbonara if you’re not on a diet. When you come inside you’ll notice all of the pictures with celebrities that have been there and you will feel the old school vibes and nostalgia when dining in here. I don’t think there are any vegetarian or gluten free options but otherwise it’s a great place to eat!
Here is a photo on my birthday awhile ago!
Stop #278 for @pizzas365: Buca di Beppo has an okay pizza, with classic topping options on a well-done (baking-wise) crust that is very crunchy. The spicy sauce here is the best part. 3.4 Stars.
I love this place for the best prepared foods. I am a vegetarian and find excellent options to eat and satisfy. I love Eggplant ( also known as Brinjal) the way cheff make it. Excellent sides and many choices to choose. Also I liked very much is mash potatoes. This place I recomend 100% to vegetarian lovers. Also I enjoyed all pictures on the walls and this keeps busy to talk about. Lot of funny pictures in bathrooms. One must visit and experience this Buca in Minneapolis.
Food and service is outstanding. You will get 2 meals out of whatever you order so be prepared to take some home. The spaghetti is my personal favorite.
pizza was outstanding. the desserts are huge. service met every need even though this place was BUSY. our server even downsized the gelato to a 6yo size serving .
Pasta was great, the garlic bread with Mozzelera cheese was very nice. The desert was outstanding as we tried tiramisu. The ambiance is good, overall had a nice dinner, looking forward to visit again.
This place is great when you set your expectations accordingly. It is kitschy, pedestrian Italian. The garlic mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had. Love the Penne Cardinale and the occasional rollato on their specials. Fun for a big group. Reserve a space and order everything to share and try.
Had the chicken parm and ziti. Food and portions were good, a little spendy, friendly staff. Slow service, but we went with a large group, so it gets a pass this time. Would go def go back.
Amazing family restaurant
Nice staff and great service
Their pizzas are amazing
Great flavor, nice thing crust, delicious sauce and tastes amazing... Highly recommended...
Food was great, service was out standing. The only thing was the prices of the meals were confusing with menu what is said on the phone to what was charged on the bill phone said 11.33 for a small and was charged 34.99 on the bill wasn't expecting that.
I love going here every time! I love the food and the atmosphere is great! The servers are awesome as well! Although I am sad that they are getting rid of the balsamic vinegar! :(
Best Italian food in Minneapolis! Highly recommend the Mozzarella Garlic Bread, waitstaff was very prompt and friendly!
Great to see them open for indoor seating! Great food, and or server Jayme was super helpful figuring out what we wanted. Great service!
EDY is a good waitress, WILL be coming again
Good food, cozy ambiance. Our server Gigi was very kind 😀 …
Great place for a groups of people that don't mind sharing. This location very large groups can get crowded as there isn't a lot of floor space. Good food and never been disappointed.
The staff were very nice & the food was decent but the wait for a table & for our food & drinks was long. The long wait did allow us time to circle the block until a parking meter opened up, but then we had to replenish said meter while we waited for our check to arrive.
Great dining experience with Kristi serving us. Meal deal was perfect for our group of 5!
My boyfriend and I ate here and it’s the perfect place for date night and the service was very nice and helpful with the menu.
Best Italian restaurant in downtown Minneapolis!!! Best bring your appetize, and a group of family or friends because the portions are so large that there is more than enough to share with others
Omg - I LOVE this place!! Yummy bread, delicious dishes, great service. We eat there every time we go to a show at the Orpheum & only blocks away
More food than any person needs to eat! But still yummy!
Great time with friends
Looking for a night out with friends. This is a great place to satisfy your appetite. We enjoyed our conversation while eating from Buca di Beppo's great selection.
Great food good service.
Our first time visiting! We got to sit at the "Pope table" 😀 Truly an awesome place service and food was memorable. Can't wait to visit again our next time in Minneapolis. …
The waiters was super nice her name was GiGi or something like that!
Plus the food was good! We were well served 👍🏻 better than Iowa lol …
For what you get, this place is not expensive at all! Everything I have ever tried, even the stuff I just KNEW I wouldn't like, to the things that scared me a little, have been so good if not GREAT! I LOVE this PLACE! It is great for a first date, or an 80th anniversary! THIS PLACE IS JUST SPECIAL!
Waitress was on point, food got out in perfect timing with very good pace thoroughly enjoyed my experience here, will come here again!
Just had the classic Alfredo and the cheese bread. Both were very good (and also lasted for 2 more meals)
Customer service was amazing and made the experience much better.
Friendly staff and good food. We went as a couple for a birthday. The be careful about how much you order if it's just two of you.
Nice family restaurant with really big portions.
I have always been eiffy about chain Italian restaurants, but this surprised me with its well prepared salad as well as the decent pasta dish they served. I will give it another try when I am in town next time.
Edy always has a smile on her face and luv her service that's why I keep coming back..Wonderful personality
Great food, great service! It was a satisfying meal and Teresa and Amy were friendly & helpful. We will definitely visit again.
Wonderful place. Our food was great, and our waitress was incredible, she made us feel right at home.
The server Jayme was awesome. This is one of my favorite places to eat. Definitely will return again and again!
Great food, great service. Large group by us got increasingly loud as the evening went on. Made it a bit hard for our party of 6 to talk.
The environment kind of helped justify the cost of food. Food delicious though! Great service!
Awesome food and great service. The serving portions are huge we ordered 2 smalls and had enough to feed 4 people with a lot of leftovers!
Everything is fine, the only issue is that I need to use a cane and there’s no parking
I have the best time at Buca, the food was incredible.
Christy was our server & was amazing! She was very friendly & fun. Her service was impeccable & spot on for the size of our party!
Amazing! Our waitress was so kind and attentive! Food was 1000/10. I will be back soon!
Decent overall. Great portion size but feel like most of the menu items could be made at home for cheaper. I dunno...it's good but nothing sticks out to me.
Always delicious food! We always order a side of cheese garlic bread. The chicken carbonara is amazing and the chicken riggi is just like the stuff from New York!
Went for my wife’s Birthday last night & had great food & Kathryn the server provided awesome service. Thank’s for making my wife’s evening great!
The staff were very amazing to us I really enjoyed my visit
Great friendly service. Our server knew the food and could offer suggestions. The food was good and plentiful servings.