The food was amazing as always. I brought my boyfriend here for his 30th birthday and we had a blast. The service staff was very attentive and generous. Eating at the kitchen table creates a great ambiance for any celebration. Thank you, Priscilla for being a sweet server! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Buca di Beppo is solid like "I didn't plan to eat this much" solid. The baked ziti? Exceptional. Comfort food at its peak. The calamari and the Alfredo are also fire classic Buca, never misses. And the spicy sausage... listen, it's good on the first day, but it becomes a full superhero the next day. I don't know what happens overnight, but the leftovers go crazy. Even the soda water is fantastic crisp, cold, and somehow tastes filtered by the gods. Speaking of filtered, the regular water? Also filtered. This place really said, "Hydration matters." Overall, Buca di Beppo stays winning. Come hungry, leave happy, and save that spicy sausage for tomorrow trust me. read more

Amanda (our server) and Nicky (the manager) were both very great! Our experience was definitely memorable here! The food was amazing and very fresh! We sat in the kitchen so we can definitely say everything is made with love! We will definitely be back very soon! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

We had never been to Buca di Beppo until a few weeks ago. Costco has/had a great deal on gift cards for this restaurant forever. We had availed ourselves to 2 cards and we finally used them. Portions are gigantic, as you can imagine. One employee was serving the entire section and making cocktails as well. Food arrived relatively quickly. Quatro al Forno was unique. I had never had the shells before. The sausage was delicious inside. Fettuccine was as expected. Chicken portion was generous. Bread was a little chewy. Aside from this all food items were very good. Leftovers were good for 2 more meals. Great value on the price point at this place. read more

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Our server tonight- Alvetta did a fantastic job. She was very charismatic and very helpful. A delight to talk to. What an asset for your restaurant/ business. She deserves a raise for sure. read more

Our server Priscilla was fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. She made our dining experience memorable with great recommendations. read more

Last week I had a 65 birthday celebration at my home. I ordered the primo pasta bar for 20 people. It had 2 pastas, 3 sauces, 3 proteins, bread and salad. I was having 30 guests and was nervous about running out, but I actually had left overs for days. The food was great, easy to set up and reasonably priced. I will definitely use them again for my next celebration!! read more

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We had a very nice mother and daughter bonding with such a warm welcoming "Rosie"who made our experience more special. She's always very attentive and anticipating everything else we need. Thank you very much. Love going here in Brea, now more than ever because of the customer service. read more

Stopped to get dinner after a long day shopping , the food was amazing and the Ambiance was cozy. Our hostess Vet was was amazing , she was on top of it. Always refreshing our drinks and offered us plenty of bread. Quality service at this location ! read more

To start off, the service was great. The waiter was attentive and informed us well of how the restaurant worked. He was kind and funny at times. The environment of the restaurant was also nicely decorated and had a home vibe to it. Every section was different and the music was relaxing. However, they lose two stars based on the quality of the food and price. Our bill came out to be 157 which was a surprise as in other restaurants we spend less then that with the same amount of food. I do not believe the price was right for how the food tasted. The food was bland and the soda tasted more like water then Pepsi. Overall, I think they could do better with the food. However, if you are looking for a nice place to share decent food with your family members or friends, this would be a nice place to go too. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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Thank you Vett for the amazing recommendation and terrific service! We left feeling very full.

Let me tell you about the food, service and ambiance at Buca di beppo: IT'S amazing! But what/who really stole the show- AMANDA! Her ability to connect with the customer as well as her genuine attitude really made the evening for us! She's joyful, cheery and a pleasure to be served by. I highly recommend that management makes arrangements to have her as chief trainer for the entire business... She's that electric! Thanks AMANDA for making our night so special!!! read more

Amanda was great. She is energetic and took care of us well. Food was delicious and warm read more

Alvetta was an amazing server last night even this they were about to close! Thank u for also being so attentive! The food was delicious especially the pizza and easy parking is always nice! I def will be back! read more

We had such a lovely experience, and a big part of that was Amanda. She was incredibly personable, kind, and attentive from the moment we sat down. She walked us through the menu with genuine care, answered all of our questions, and made sure everything was perfect for our table. What really stood out was how thoughtful she was with my goddaughter -- Amanda even added sprinkles to her dessert, which completely made her day. Those little touches truly make a difference and show how much she cares about her guests. Thank you, Amanda, for making our experience so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Priscilla was attentive and friendly! We very much enjoyed her service and her recommendations for the Shrimp Scampi. The ambiance was also very good for our party of 14. read more

Fantastic service; great staff and the food hit the spot. The family style service was unexpected but made the prices make way more sense. Overall we're coming back here for sure. read more

Vet was amazing! It was my partner's birthday and she made it super special. She was very considerate and we will come back because of her service. THANK YOU, VET! read more

Amanda did an amazing job! Great food and great service! Will definitely be coming back.

The food was amazing and delicious, left with leftovers as well. The service was amazing from Amanda made sure we were all good throughout our whole dining experience. This place feels so calm and comfortable. The music was very good as well read more

Amanda was so nice I loved the service and the food was delicious. We got sat right away, restaurant was so nice and clean.

Amanda was super nice and fun to talk to. Will be back again! Food was good but a little pricy.

ad an amazing experience during my visit, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server, Vet. From the moment we sat down, Vet made us feel genuinely welcomed. Their energy was warm, attentive, and professional without ever feeling forced. Vet checked on us at all the right times, offered great recommendations, and handled everything with ease--even when the place got busy. You can tell they take pride in giving customers a great experience. Our drinks stayed full, our food came out perfect, and Vet made sure we never needed to ask for anything twice. It's rare to find a server who's both friendly and on top of everything, but Vet absolutely nailed it. If you're coming here, ask for Vet--they'll make your visit that much better. Highly recommend! read more

Anyone that has a Bucca nearby knows that they are cemented in their reputation for being the "family style" Italian restaurant. Popular amongst large gathering such as high school dance, reunions, etc. I have not been to Bucca in about 15 years however, I was gifted a gift card for $50 so what better reason to give it a return? To note, I also opted to order to go for this order. Firstly, $50 sounded like a good chunk of change until I looked at the menu and realized it actually wasn't going to cover much given the family style format of Bucca. All pastas are offered in 2 sizes (small feeding 3 and large feeding 5) and from what I could see they are all priced at either $40 or $55 Now I played it safe and just opted for their known menu item, spaghetti and meatballs, with their "famous oversized meatballs" Overall, it wasn't bad but, wasn't anything special. Also, it came with 3 meatballs (and yes they were sizable but for $55 and for it to be able to feed 5 people, can't we throw in 2 more?) Also, it came with a side of bread but, only enough to serve about 2 people. I also requested crushed red peppers and Parmesan and they were pretty skimpy with both (again, enough to cover about 2 servings) Lastly, the dish lacked sauce. Some plates of spaghetti that I dished out were a bit dry. Overall, decent. I think the Olive Garden is a better value with their unlimited soup or salad and amazing breadsticks. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Large Spaghetti with Meatballs $55 - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Saddens me to even give this place such a low rating. Went last night to have dinner and my party was pleased with the service but the food wasn't that great. It's been at least 7-8 years since we'd last come here and we were excited to get the staples like fettuccini and lasagna etc. when we open up the menu we were hit with a price shock but if the food is still amazing it's all worth it right!. Well, the food was unfortunately high school cafeteria quality at Manhattan NY prices. The fettuccini was super basic in flavor and the sauce was too thick and just tasted off. We also got the chicken lemone which to be honest could have been cooked longer and for about 10oz of thin cut chicken breast it was a whopping $40 which was insane to me but it wasn't that good and it was the same amount of chicken you'd get in two Popeyes chicken sandwiches but fillet to appear fancy. The Lemone Chicken is most likely the one thing that didn't taste that bad but I think got us sick and this is where my weekend begins with giving a decent place a bad review. I've been in and out of the restroom all night into the morning and it was either the chicken lemone or the warm to the touch fettuccini. Oh yes and I saw a manger assisting the wait staff with bringing food to a table and she was clearly chewing on food. I'm sure it's common for staff and managers to take their breaks and get pulled to help someone out but don't chew on food while you're literally bringing people their food. It honestly just appears you snatched something off someone's plate which I know they didn't but it just appears so. Again, the server was 10/10 but the food was far from what it should be for the price. Our bill for those two items with two sodas was an insane $98. Will I return? I'll most likely give this place another chance in the distant future and personally stay away from anything with white or butter based sauces. I really think Buca di Beppo holds a place in most people's heart and delivers what you'd expect from a large corporate operated Italian restaurant that brings large groups together. My experience of course may not or ever be what you experience but I hope the company reads these reviews and makes improvements. *For a better rating they have to be consistent with the quality and bring out food hot not warm. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Jannet is such an amazing Waitress, she did not fail us!!!! Thank you Jannet for such great service!

Bartender Amanda was great, friendly and suggested the garlic shrimp linguinie... YUM!!! Havent been to this location before but was great and smaller than other Bucca locations, more intimate! Ask for Amanda the bartender. read more

Jeanette our server was so friendly and kind. She gave the best service; always checked up on me. The portions are huge and made for sharing, so it's a great spot for group dinners or celebrations. If you're looking for a place where the food is delicious, the vibe is inviting, and you'll leave feeling full and happy, Buca di Beppo delivers every time. Highly recommend for birthdays, family gatherings, or just a night out with friends! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Food was good, waiters were fine. Ambiance was okay but my main concern is how dirty the restrooms are read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - The rest rooms smell like cat piss and the drains are backed up - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Our server Brittany is very sweet. She made sure we had everything that we needed/wanted. Food was delicious. Coming back for more for sure read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - I forget the name but it had brownie and ice cream. It was HUGE - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Nicky is the BEST! I was with a group for a seminar and the food that was served I wasn't able to eat it due to food allergy and Nicky was able to accommodate my request with the most friendly genuine hospitality. Thank you, Nicky. Rosie, you rock too.. friendly service with a smile. Thanks. read more

I used to love Buca, as my family always came here for the pizza. I couldn't believe the sticker shock from the prices on the menu now. No matter, I'll order the pizza we always come for. The server came out with one can of tomatoes to hold the platter the pizza comes on. I figured she forgot one. There's always two because the platter is a long rectangle. When she came out with the pizza, I finally understood why. The pizza is just about the same price as the past, but half the size. Couldn't even feed the family with this $27 pizza and would have had to order a second. I just refuse to pay $54 for a pizza to feed 3. The pizza you have now barely feeds two. We left hungry. The pizza was the thing that brought me in. Sadly, I will not be going back to Buca again. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Small pizza - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

As always the food was delicious! Our waitress Amanda was very friendly and attentive! Overall had a great experience. Will be back!

Bomb.com! portions, flavor, service and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere is fun, warm and intimate. Love this place. Thanks Vett! read more

Crystal was the goat. Enough said. Have your grad or big parties here, and she'll take care of you.

Food was great and the staff was amazing! The people selling the pictures are a bit pushy though, so that was a bit of a turn off. Otherwise, definitely returning! read more

Amanda at the bar is fantastic. My husband and I came on a Saturday night. The wait was an hour long but we were told we could go to the bar, but it would probably be long for service. Amanda was so attentive, made an amazing Italian primo margarita and is so personable. We've had her as our server a few times now and she is always warm and attentive. Food never disappoints. We had rigatoni and our favorite prosciutto stuffed chicken. Amazing. We redeemed a birthday colossal brownie and it is massive. We will have dessert for a week. The ambiance is fine, but the draw for us is the food, drinks, and service. read more

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First time here! Loved the ambiance and our waitress was an extra plus! Thank you Vetta for your hospitality!!

Came here immediately after departing olive gardens lack of service. My oh my what a difference this place is. Greeters really nice and immediately took us to a table and were great the whole time . The place itself is a mini museum tour experience. The oldies music was perfect. Only thing was the food could've been more seasoned and the prices are a bit higher . All in all still good experience . read more

Amanda is the best server! She's very friendly and attended to our needs. Thanks for making our day GREAT! read more