Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

Name: Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto
Address: 643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 329-0665
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

848 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Good for business meals
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 329-0665
Website
https://www.bucadibeppo.com/locations/palo-alto/
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
Melanie Daly : (916) 530-2777

Location
643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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

What 848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Hot spot
Peninsula
Good for special occasions

848 Reviews

M
Maria
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great and the food was great. Will definitely be back
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Christine
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We went through their advertised street entrance and it was through their kitchen, that should have been the first clue we’d have a mediocre experience dining there. We were a group of 13 celebrating our late sister. The advertised large dishes said they fed 5, so we got 2 of each (4 dishes plus salad and bread) which was a mistake. We had SO MUCH FOOD left over. Which was ok since we could divvy it up between 4 households. That was a minor issue- but our waiter should have advised us. Throughout dinner, several of our party had to get up and get help (for napkins, refills, boxes- each time took a significant length of time and for each we had to ask twice, maybe three times) no one ever checked on us! Even to get the check, we had to look for these guys, and each time they were just hanging out in the kitchen area we passed going in. I say “these guys” because our original waiter was MIA and some other guy helped us. A different guy brought the two beers our party ordered. It was a meh experience. I won’t be going back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great birthday celebration family style favorite dishes
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The portions are abundant. Be prepared to take home leftovers, which is a little awkward because the leftover containers are broader than the width of the bags they are put in so transport is a challenge. Worth it for the reheated lunch we anticipate for the next day but…
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and super tasty. It’s a very traditional Italian restaurant. We all loved and enjoyed it very much.
Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoResponded on July 11, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found the food fantastic and super tasty and that you enjoyed the Italian dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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LadyL
San Francisco
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We reserved an outside table. When we arrived, it was not set up, and we let them know that we were there. No one came to put on a table cloth, bring menus or place settings, not even water. No one came out to us, and we took turns going in to ask for service. Finally our server came out who was just starting the shift. Although the food is delicious, the service needs to be more caring, efficient and welcoming. Perhaps if we ate indoors, we would have had a better experience. It was a beautiful night, and they knew that we requested outdoor seating in our reservation.
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Dinner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food was great huge portions. Never leave this place hungry. The service was 100x better than past
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was not good. Although it was a holiday (Mothers Day) and very busy, the waitress was obviously overwhelmed and could not attend well to her tables. To top it off, she delivered to us the wrong bill (after having to wave her down to get her attention), where we ended up receiving a return check far greater than the amount we received when we initially gave the waitress our cards. Not to mention, my parents are elderly and the waitress showed very little concern for their well being or enjoyment, rather seemed more concerned with finishing her shift. The floor manager was also ill tempered.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Outdated and old the stag does what they can and some of the dishes are decent however I miss the old Bucca this one is basically so dirty that I can’t never come back
Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoResponded on May 9, 2024
We are sorry to hear this. If you would be willing to further discuss your experience with our senior management, please contact us at bucadibeppo.c om/contact to provide your name, phone number and include the details of your experience. Upon receipt of your information, a member of our team will reach out to you directly.
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John
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was Good service. I will choose this restaurant next time again
Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoResponded on March 29, 2024
We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience with our service at Buca di Beppo! Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable dining experience in the future.
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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 4.4 stars by 848 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 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

Website
https://www.bucadibeppo.com/locations/palo-alto/
Phone number
(650) 329-0665
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
Melanie Daly : (916) 530-2777

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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What 848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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