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

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 4 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

Private dining

What 875 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Kid-friendly
Peninsula
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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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ErlitaH
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. The place to go with the family.
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AnaizG
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Enjoyed the food and restaurant was clean and fast seating but I did not like the Service unfortunately.
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CarolP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on August 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New employee serviced our table he was great
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Yamo
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 15, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The trio platter was very disappointing. Especially for the price. The calamari was not crispy and the shrimp was swimming in grease. The pizza was good.
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JohnH VIP
San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 23, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, good thoughtful service for our special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 16, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
they took so long to bring the food that we lost our appetite
Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoResponded on July 20, 2022
We are sorry to hear you had an unsatisfactory experience and value your feedback. We will be sure to share this experience with our staff in an effort to improve future guest experiences.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Can’t believe I brought my dad here on Father’s Day.. the waiter we had was polite but then proceeded to tell us they are training a new cook the night of Father’s Day and if we had any issues to let him know. I ordered an old fashioned cocktail and it came out after the appetizers because the “bar was backed up” two of the tables near us complained about cold food and the temperature was so hot upstairs customers were walking out after ordering drinks because of how uncomfortable it was.. I honestly wish I could get a refund to take my dad out to real restaurant, how pathetic.
Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoResponded on June 21, 2022
We are so sorry to hear that we let you down – particularly on such a special day. We appreciate that you have taken the time to write to us. We will be sure to share this experience with our staff in an effort to improve future guest experiences.
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SFSweetheart VIP
San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite having reservations, we waited outside for 15 minutes with no one coming to help us. Had to walk in and track down someone who appeared to be the host/everything else. We finally were seated and waited over 30 minutes at the table with no waitstaff coming to even greet us or bring us water. We ended up leaving since we waited so long with no one paying any attention to us. We walked down to Nola’s, got on their waiting list quickly, and once we were seated, we had excellent service and food.
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Paulamalu
San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, portions generous, flavor good. Service availablve but non-intrusive.
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DebbieD
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our Italian Nana out for a late lunch. Appetizer trio of fried mozzarella, calamari, and spicy shrimp was delicious and HUGE. We also had eggplant, raviolis and chicken. Too much food - but we were able to send her home with lots of leftovers : ) Restaurant was very quiet and staff were very helpful and friendly. Very helpful that they could provide handicapped accessible table for us. Our server, was especially helpful with whatever we needed. A successful outing. Also would be a great spot for families or a large group.
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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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 4 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

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

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

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About this restaurant

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What 875 people are saying

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