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Buca di Beppo - Universal City, Universal City, CA

Buca di Beppo - Universal City

4.2
4.2
883 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
When you're in the mood for amazing Italian food in Universal City, CA you're in the mood for Buca. Just off the Hollywood Freeway (Highway 101) Buca di Beppo is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-9463
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Borjas
  • 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
    Terri Schaeffer: (714) 409-3941
  • Neighborhood
    Universal City
  • Cross street
    Cahuenga
  • Parking details
    Paid General Parking at CityWalk all day. Valet parking is available from 11am to 3pm for 2-hour parking - free with validation. After 3pm valet service is discounted with validation. Some local area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to Universal CityWalk. Check with your hotel for shuttle service availability.
  • Public transit
    Metro subway stop at Universal Studios.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 883 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Kid-friendly

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Good for groups

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buca di Beppo in Universal City offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent service" and "great food." Ideal for groups, the family-style portions are generous. While some find it pricey, the "Spicy Arrabiata Pizza" and "Apple Gorgonzola Salad" are crowd favorites. Perfect for dining after a Universal Studios visit.

883 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disjointed Child pizza served after everyone else received meals and were eating and not fully cooked

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  2. Janet

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there November 3rd with my family celebrating my 30th birthday, a party of 6. The cocktails and food were delicious. However, before we placed our order, we let our server know we had a carrot allergy. He then proceeded to take our order but later on comes back and tells us that one of our plates contains the allergen. We kindly ask him to switch it to a different plate. He went ahead and did that. Everything was great up until the end. My sister asked him if they did anything for birthdays but then said something in the lines of “since you removed a plate we can’t do anything” and left. The whole table was left confused wondering if he was joking or not. It left us with a bad taste in our mouths. I’m a server as well and would never say something like that to the table. Also, how is it our fault? He could have placed the plate on hold before sending it to the kitchen and verifying about the allergen. At the end he did bring us some ice cream. I don’t know if he was just having a bad day as we also had to keep asking different staff for refills. Everyone else was very kind.

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  3. Erica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dropped over $330 for only 3 of us and on the way out, there was a hostess, two other workers that did not bother to acknowledge or thank us. Extremely rude, especially when the restaurant had no other people in the lobby and it was at the end of the night. People have choices to spend their hard earned money and for something so easy to say THANK YOU, makes me wonder why the heck will I ever choose your restaurant again when I can go anywhere and be thanked and acknowledged!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best birthday ever and our waiter was fabulous ! A+

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  5. Saul

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent as always. A little noisy due to the exiting crowd from Universal Studios, but food and service make up for it :-)

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  6. Lisa

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We love Buca and wish there was one closer to us.

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  7. Rosita

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious delicious fast service salad and pizza was delicious

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  8. Lisa

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and service were good. We love eating at Buca.

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  9. raphael

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trees bonne experience Serveur aimable Nourriture au top du top de Los Angeles

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  10. Nichole

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We recently stopped by Buca di Beppo for a quick meal before heading into Halloween Horror Nights with the family, and it was a delightful experience! The Chopped Antipasto Salad was a standout, bursting with flavors from the fresh veggies, pepperoni, olives, and a mix of cheeses. The dressing was just right, adding a tangy zest that tied everything together perfectly. The Chicken Limone was equally impressive, with tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and a lemony sauce that was both rich and refreshing. It complemented the salad wonderfully, making for a satisfying and balanced meal. One suggestion for Buca di Beppo: please consider adding a medium portion size for your dishes! The small is too small for a family, and the large is a bit too much. A medium option would be perfect for families looking to share a meal without overindulging. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and we left feeling energized and ready for a night of spooky fun!

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Universal City is rated 4.2 stars by 883 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
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Buca di Beppo - Universal City

1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cahuenga
  • Neighborhood
    Universal City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid General Parking at CityWalk all day. Valet parking is available from 11am to 3pm for 2-hour parking - free with validation. After 3pm valet service is discounted with validation. Some local area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to Universal CityWalk. Check with your hotel for shuttle service availability.
  • Public transit
    Metro subway stop at Universal Studios.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Borjas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-9463
  • 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
    Terri Schaeffer: (714) 409-3941
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