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Family-style Italian Restaurant - Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

4.3 (869)
$30 and under
Italian
643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you ask a Palo Alto, CA resident what their favorite Italian restaurant is, they're sure to say Buca di Beppo because we make every guest feel like family. From the moment you walk in our doors, we make you feel warm and welcome. Our attentive staff tends to all of your dining needs while our talented chefs skillfully prepare heaping portions of your favorites. Be sure to bring your appetite because we serve up all of our authentic Italian specialties family style! Buca is perfect for any occasion from enjoying a weeknight dinner with your family, a romantic dinner for two, or a huge birthday celebration. Reserve one of our semi-private dining rooms, let us cater your next event, or simply stop by for lunch or dinner! We are conveniently located by the Downtown Library and Heritage Park, near El Camino Real and Highway 82. Come feast with us today!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Eric Keyes
  • Catering
    Buca di Beppo’s catering is perfect for all occasions. It can be delivered to your door or picked up. We specialize in catering for large and small groups, with convenient and value priced packages. From business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more, let us do the work by preparing your meal. Your order includes everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments are included. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA to order or learn more at bucadibeppo.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Buca di Beppo is your home for celebrations. Treat your guests to a fun and festive atmosphere by hosting your event in one of our uniquely themed sections, while enjoying authentic Italian dishes served family-style. Our team will help you plan the perfect event tailored to your needs and budget.
  • Private party contact
    Joscelyn Runnells: (916) 530-2777
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Parking details
    There is a 3-level parking garage directly behind us at City Hall. It is free of charge but fills up quickly on weekends.
  • Public transit
    We are very close to the Palo Alto BART station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 869 people are saying

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Kid-friendly

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto is celebrated for its "delicious meals" and "generous portions," perfect for family-style dining. The Italian ambiance is classic, and the service is noted as "excellent." While experiences can vary, many patrons praise the "good value" and "fantastic venue" for special occasions.

869 Reviews
  1. Marlo

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The family feast is such an amazing deal, we love the delicious meals, like the ravioli and the chicken luminescent, the portions are so generous, and the service is always great. The atypical interaction tonight was that hostess who sat us was not super welcoming, she didn’t even say hello, when she saw us walk in she looked away and continued packing a bag, we usually are greeted pleasantly immediately, if busy they say they’ll be with us in a moment, so that was odd…but whatever, she may have been new or having a bad day, we’ll get over it. And it won’t stop us from coming back. Overall we always love coming to Buca’s, the food is always delicious, the portions are gigantic, the wait staff are attentive, and we just love the family friendly ambience.

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  2. Ferdinand VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food not consistent, but when the chef does a good job, excellent value. Otherwise great service

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  3. Carol

    San Francisco296 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again food was delicious, service was great and cocktails were excellent. Thanks for such a great experience for my family.

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  4. Josephine

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten at Buca di Beppos numerous times and thoroughly enjoyed the our time there.

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  5. Daniel

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot and affordable for a group for a nice lunch or dinner

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  6. Armando

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Bar was full of alcohol but yet the employee was out of everything supposedly

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  7. Stanley

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for lunch to celebrate a birthday, but staff gave quite a poor treatment overall (and did not honor the birthday sundae voucher).

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  8. Luciana VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! The venue is fantastic, great service and delicious food!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff and EXCELLENT customer service 👏🏼👍🏼🤗

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  10. Kimberley

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great to spend our anniversary there with our family

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 329-0665.

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto is rated 4.3 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a 3-level parking garage directly behind us at City Hall. It is free of charge but fills up quickly on weekends.
  • Public transit
    We are very close to the Palo Alto BART station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Keyes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Buca di Beppo’s catering is perfect for all occasions. It can be delivered to your door or picked up. We specialize in catering for large and small groups, with convenient and value priced packages. From business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more, let us do the work by preparing your meal. Your order includes everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments are included. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA to order or learn more at bucadibeppo.com/catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Buca di Beppo is your home for celebrations. Treat your guests to a fun and festive atmosphere by hosting your event in one of our uniquely themed sections, while enjoying authentic Italian dishes served family-style. Our team will help you plan the perfect event tailored to your needs and budget.
  • Private party contact
    Joscelyn Runnells: (916) 530-2777
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