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: 4.2

4.2 (875)

$30 and under

Italian

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
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!

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
(650) 329-0665
Website
https://dineatbuca.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
Joscelyn Runnells: (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

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What 875 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
Kid-friendly
Peninsula
Good for groups

Review summary

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Buca di Beppo in Palo Alto offers a "great dining experience" with "delicious food" and "huge portions" in a charming Italian ambiance. Perfect for groups, the family-style dining ensures everyone leaves satisfied. While a few service hiccups exist, the overall "excellent customer service" and "attentive staff" keep guests coming back.

875 Reviews

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mabel
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time to this restaurant. Food is good. Service is very good too. Definitely I will come back more
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Kenneth
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Didn't eat here to be honest... came at a normal peak 12:30 lunch hour on a Sunday. Came for my wife's birthday and was expecting the same as other locations I've eaten at... unfortunately had to go somewhere else this time. Firstly, the entrance is really weird and we were confused to where we should even enter. We went to a patio of a neighboring restaurant thinking it was the patio of Buca, but it wasn't. They said the entrance was where we were trying to go through... There was a sign inside the door that wasn't obvious at first that directed us THROUGH THE KITCHEN before getting to the "host stand". Maybe they could put the sign outside on the side walk instead of inside the right wall after entering the door? Honestly the main entrance looked like a back entrance where the deliveries are received. What made it worse was the kitchen staff was not helpful and looking confused to why we were there when we walked in... Inside was a actually pretty nice, but the ambiance wasn't there at all. No music playing and no windows from what we saw. Very stale and silent environment. There was only 1 table dining unless there is other rooms we didn't see. We felt so awkward from the whole experience that we just told them we changed our minds and left. The whole reason I came was because I had great experiences in the past at different locations and wanted to have a nice birthday meal with my wife and family. Please make some changes because I would love to come back and give this place another chance in the future.
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Jill VIP
San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of three, and started with the bruschetta. It was served in a giant martini glass (topping in the glass, with garlic toast around the sides like a dip), and was fresh and garlicky. We then had a regular chicken carbonara (linguini), which was more than enough to feed six people. It was rich and creamy. We also had the brussels sprouts, which have just a touch of spicy heat.
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Ariel
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They did not inform us of cancelling prior to our reservation and we showed up and they turned us away due to something not working. It was very inconvenient as we drove over an hour to get there and it was for Father’s Day. It was a Friday night so it was difficult finding a new restaurant to eat at.
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Connie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous!! Our waitress helped our party of 6 pick the right amount of food.
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Chandan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always like coming here. We had the Manicotti, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Garlic Bread, and Tiramisu., Everything was good., I like the family-style Italian. Will be back again, we save this place for occasions.
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Gavin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with Italian ambience. Staff are friendly and we enjoyed our dining experience.
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Peter VIP
San Diego40 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a celebration for a group of 14 and Buca always comes through for groups. The food was tasty and the service was good.
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Evan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Eating here is a fantastic way to ruin your night and burn your money.
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Ed
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience. Great food amd service.
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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 329-0665.

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto is rated 4.2 stars by 875 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

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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

Website
https://dineatbuca.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
Joscelyn Runnells: (916) 530-2777

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