I want to start off by saying that Sam deserves a 5 star for being helpful and kind. There were so many things on the menu and Sam recommended me the lasagna and it was a great option. Really happy and satisfied with the service. read more

food was amazing! we has a large party and they took care of us beautifully. allie was such a ray of sunshine. definitely come and ask for allie!! read more

Buca di Beppo is a family style sharing restaurant. We did a large party and were accommodated pretty well. I think everything came out timely and we had zero complaints in taste. We had pesto salmon, chicken and potatoes, Alfredo, vodka pasta, broccoli, and green beans. Interestingly we were not charged a gratuity fee for a large party, which we were anticipating with the norm these days. We did leave a nice tip regardless! My only suggestion is that I'm all for restoration and keeping old things old, but the bathroom could use a pick-me-up with the chipping going on in the stalls! Overall we love this restaurant and will continue coming back! read more

This was my first time at Buca di Beppo and here are my thoughts.... It's Mother's Day and it was busy! Thank god for my reservation. A big shout out to the hostess, Layla, she was so nice and was able to get my mother and I to our seats 5 minutes before our reservation time. To me that's a big deal. It's an adorable restaurant, with a lot of personality. Our waiter was Charles. At first, I didn't know where our service with Charles was going to lead to. It felt rushed, BUT I had to take a step back and come to realize that it's Mother's Day and it's Busy. What I appreciated from Charles was transparency on the wait time, how apologetic he was and was attentive by checking in on us. He made great recommendations and we ordered them. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, the Prosciutto stuffed chicken, and the Italian broccoli Romano. They were delicious. Charles was great and they way he handled the crowed was stellar! Lastly, shout out to the chef and cooks for a delicious meal. Way to go! Thank you Buca and Charles for making my Mom feel special on Mothers Day! read more

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

Family dinner with my brother-in-law was a great time at buca! Our server had the best energy. She was so patient with our large party. We had so much pasta! Bathrooms were very clean. read more

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The thing I love about Buca is that it's always consistent. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. It's a great spot for larger parties. The portions are huge. I always walk out with leftovers. Some of my favorites are their Chicken Carbonara and Penne Alla Vodka. read more

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A pretty good spot for a large social gathering. I came here with family for a wedding dinner celebration. When I first walked in, I was expecting a place a little bit fancier, but to my surprise it was more casual. The smell was very overbearing, it smelled of sweat and cheese, and I understand it could be because of the cheese they use for their dishes. However, it was too much for me. This place is fairly big! It's kind of a maze to get around, but they do have a lot of seating. I actually really enjoyed the food! The salads and garlic bread were my absolute fave! It's tough to come across a good salad. We had family style pastas: spaghetti, alfredo, and I can't remember the other, but my tummy left happy! I enjoyed my time here, just not a place I would go out of my way for a meal. Service was good! read more

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

Buca di Beppo is one of those Italian spots that everyone has seemingly been to. But despite the many locations throughout the Southern California area, I've never been to one of these restaurants up to this point. Looking to give them a try, I decided to check them out on Uber Eats and see what there was to eat. At the time of this review, the restaurant was running a buy one get one free offer for a multitude of their dishes. And so I decided to order their Chicken Parmigiana which was $20.69 at the time of this review. Considering the BOGO price, the two orders I had came out to be about $16 per entree. And considering the size of the dish, it was pretty fair from a price-to-portion ratio. The dish had two items to it: a slab of breaded chicken and spaghetti noodles. The container it came in was pretty large in size, so the dish lasted two to three meals. From a quantity standpoint, you could make this meal last awhile which is why the portion proposition is there. But on the other side of the coin, the food was pretty difficult to eat. Starting with the piece of chicken, the breading was very soggy by the time it got to me. This made the dish as a whole taste very wet and not very appetizing. The breading of the chicken also lacked flavor which was a big letdown. The meat of the chicken appeared to be a condensed chicken patty and made the meat taste dry despite the wetness of the dish. And moving onto the noodles, the dominance of the red sauce left little room for any other flavors to shine through. The noodles tasted overwhelmingly of tomato which created a major imbalance given the texture of the noodles and the chicken it came with. With so many positive reviews coming from others who have tried Buca di Beppo, I would be inclined to try something else the next time I stop by. And while the $16 price tag for a large plate of pasta is an enticing offer from a price to portion perspective, the flavors of the food was a major letdown. But don't let this stop you from giving them a try! I'm sure the other items they have on the menu might move the needle for most people. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

First time ever eating at a Buca di Beppo and it was a great experience. Went with family on a Sunday evening and for a party of 6, we waited about 10 minutes to be sat. The decor is so cute, retro wall art, photos of celebrities, random Italian Knick knacks. Great vibe. Food was delicious. It is shaeable/family style plates. We ordered the $40 bundle - choice from spaghetti or fettuccine Alfredo and a Caesar salad or mixed greens. We chose the chicken Alfredo and the Caesar. Chefs kiss. Love a goood ceasar. We also ordered the chicken parm (3 pieces) they were hefty size and the trio platter as an appetizier which included calamari, spicy shrimp, and fried mozzarella. Yummm. My little cousin ordered the kids spaghetti and said it was plain. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Mid carnage - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Large portions of food so be prepared to share. Our waiter was amazing and his British accent made it better. He was very knowledgeable with the menu items which was great for us, and he even offered suggestions on what was best for a picky eater. Lol! read more

I been to so many buccas and this was by far the worst service. On Mother's Day they turned us away saying the wait was over 3 hours but the staff was so rude and acted like I was stupid for even asking how long the wait was. We ended up calling the bucca in brea and although they had a long wait time as well, the staff was very kind there and made sure we didn't have a bad experience, even when they were slammed with customers. Definitely will never be going to Claremont bucca again. read more

My family and I had a pleasant experience at Buca di Beppo (Claremont). The prices are very competitive; the food portions are gigantic; staff is very charming & accommodating; and its ambiance is welcoming and lovely. If searching for an affordable location to quickly feed a large party, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) fits that niche. Concerning the food, I sincerely enjoyed their pasta's noodles because it tasted fresh and springy. [Important Note: Buca di Beppo (Claremont) serves its food "family style." The "regular" size feeds 3 to 4 people. The "buca big" size feed 5 to 6 people. Be prepared to share.] Unfortunately, the biggest problem with Buca di Beppo (Claremont) is the dishes' flavors. The Fettuccini Alfredo ($34.99 + $7 for chicken) is very bland; its cheese sauce resembles the taste served in prepackaged frozen dinners. The Chicken Marsala ($39.99) also had an unsettling sweetness; it tasted like budget Teriyaki Chicken dripping with thin teriyaki sauce. Its sugary mushrooms tasted like cotton candy. And the Buca Trio Platter ($40.99) was a mess of saltiness, cough-inducing spiciness, and oiliness. I applaud Buca di Beppo (Claremont) for its huge portions and beautiful plating. However, its food is just not tasty nor remarkable. Be prepared to use the table side pepper and salt shakers to alter its taste. My family and I arrived on Saturday (around 5PM). Buca di Beppo (Claremont) is very busy! There were many groups and parties waiting to dine-in. The front hostess immediately helped us, and she quickly wrote down my name. We were seated in four minutes and 48 seconds. As soon as we were seated, we were immediately greeted by our waiter (Vince). Vince is charming, hardworking, and very helpful. Vince brought a jovial smile and a professional attitude to our table. Compared to other locations, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) has amazing staff! Staff moved quickly. We ordered the Buca Trio Platter ($40.99), Fettuccini Alfredo ($34.99) with chicken (additional $7), Chicken Marsala ($39.99), and Colossal Brownie Sundae ($18.99). Vince worked fast. The drinks arrived in two minutes and 20 seconds. The Buca Trio Platter appetizer arrived very quickly after. Vince provided the table with bread. And all the main dishes arrived within 23 minutes. The Buca Trio Platter includes Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, and Spicy Shrimp. The Fried Calamari came extremely salty. The breading is not flaky; rather, its breading is hard despite not being overcooked. Strangely, the Calamari also had a small spicy bite. The Fried Mozzarella had a very weak cheese taste. It arrived soggy and lukewarm. It sat atop very acidic tomato sauce. Unfortunately, the Spicy Shrimp was horrendous. The entire table started gagging and coughing from the unexpected, powerful spice powder in its batter. Our amazing server, Vince, quickly accommodated us; Vince was able to replace the pungent Spicy Shrimp with another serving of Fried Calamari. The complimentary bread came dry and barely warm. Thankfully, the wetness and flavor of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar saved the bread. Concerning the other dishes, the served chicken is tender and moist. And as previously mentioned, I enjoyed the pasta's noodles. It tasted fresh and well-prepared. I also liked how the Fettuccini Alfredo's sauce (despite tasting cheap) had an enjoyable thick consistency; the sauce was not wet and watery. Regarding the Colossal Brownie Sundae, I appreciated the scoops of creamy chocolate ice cream. Unfortunately, the whip cream and brownie bites tasted a little cheap with that prominent artificial sugariness. Regarding ambiance, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) sparkles and attracts. This location's strength is its phenomenal ambiance. The photographs and art murals are visually stunning. Buca di Beppo (Claremont) successfully shares the story of a rich, deep history. What's even more spectacular was the cleanliness! This location is spotless! Maintaining that level of cleanliness with so many decorations is extremely impressive. At times, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) felt like Disneyland. In addition, the location did not play music, so it was easy to speak with family. Also, I enjoyed how the air condition felt very strong (almost refreshingly chilly). Guests always felt comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Buca di Beppo (Claremont). Our waiter, Vince, is delightful. The ambiance is gorgeous. And its prices and generous portions are very competitive. Unremarkable flavors aside, I left Buca di Beppo (Claremont) full. Service: 5 out of 5 Ambiance: 5 out of 5 Food's Taste: 2 out of 5 read more

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haven't been here lately, service was super friendly, courteous, neat old school scenery, with great history on the walls.. food tasted great, a little slow but all in all a great experience.. read more

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14 guests in attendance for Easter family dinner . Chuck was our waiter , great server , very attentive, friendly and helpful with menu questions/suggestions . Food was good , environment good a very enjoyable dining experience. read more

I havent been here in a while Now i remember why We never got our house bread ! We ordered a festive bundle with salad fettuccine and garlic bread. We never got the garlic bread either and the fetruccine had some other pastas mixed in I know by mistake. Its like they put two leftovers togther I wont be back When i told them about both breads they did offer to bring it out but we were done and i was going to give what was left to a homeless person. Hopefully they dont complain about no bread lol read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo well suppose to be but had other noodles mixed in - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

I would recommend I have always had great food, and a great experience every time I've come here.

Upon entering there was a hostess who appeared quite upset. She asked how many people. I responded two. Then she turned away and started muttering to herself. So I asked if she was talking to us. She didn't say anything and walked away outside. Then a male worker came up and said how many. I said two. I asked what happened with the female hostess. The male host said that something was wrong. Hmmm... and so we are to face the brunt of her situation. So this host takes us to be seated. It was right under an AC vent and very cold. The people on the next table said it was very cold. So we moved 2 tables down. We sat there for 15 minutes and no one came. While we were sitting there, we noticed the prices on the menu have drastically risen. A lot of the plates were $50 plus. A waiter walked by holding a big bowl of ice cream. It was so close to his face when he was talking to find out where it was supposed to go. High prices and poor employee interaction. Certainly, won't be back. read more

Service has never been lacking, food is good, and portions always make it worth it. Bummed that my last visit might be my last visit. It truly was a date night disaster. After being seated and drink/dinner order. I started eating the bread, I'm tearing it and I double take and see MOLD ON THE BREAD! Girlfriend freaks out and immediately wants to leave. We're ready to go and our server comes over and my girlfriend quietly shows her the mold on the bread. My girlfriend and I talked about it later, because our server was horrified herself. She didn't even respond calmly, she gave us her honest initial reaction. She comped my girlfriend's coke and we were on our way. We heard her telling the kitchen and I'm sure she had that moldy bread in hand. I reached out to corporate but of course no one has bothered to contact me. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - MOLDY BREAD! - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Food was delicious, and our server Chuck was a funny and attentive host for our family of 11. They made the service feel easy, quick, and gave us a nice place to celebrate our friends birthday! read more

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

My husband and I went here for our 27th wedding anniversary to have dinner we didn't have to wait long but when they seated us they took us way way in the back at a round table pretty much by ourselves and not even a booth like they have in the front part as you walk in. The waiter took our order brought our food and didn't come back to check on us to see if we needed anything for a long time he only came by once. The food was ok but a little dry on the fettuccine Alfredo I was really hoping to enjoy this night at a nice table setting. As we walked out we seen so many open booths that looked more like a romantic setting that would of been my ideal table and a little better customer service. read more

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

Shows up 50 minutes before closing and said "the kitchen is closed ". We understand you are trying to go home earlier please adjust your time online read more

Been coming to this location for over 20 years now. Always a delicious and satisfying meal with enough food to take home for 2 days! Our server Chuck was exceptional helping us out with the menu and our options! The Chicken Parmigiana NEVER fails us. The Manicotti was so tender and gooey. Hoping to celebrate birthdays and big occasions for years to come. read more

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Buca di Beppo is a family-style Italian restaurant known for their large quantities and flavorful food. This location is near the trader joe's and is easy to find. There's lots of parking in the complex, and they take Apple Pay. The ambiance inside the restaurant can be described as casual and eclectic. It's great for large groups and for sharing. The service is phenomenal! I went here for my birthday and was treated very nicely - they give you a free ice cream and sing to you with candles. Also, there's a photographer that takes pictures for sale. The food was okay for the price. The bread was seasoned well and had a good crust & the spicy shrimp was flavorful. However, the Alfredo was bland and the rigatoni was undercooked. The pastas in general were a miss that day. The portion was worth the quantity though. Each dish that's supposed to serve 2-3 people really serves 4-5. read more

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We came yesterday to celebrate my boyfriends birthday with family and we had such a great time! We've been coming to this Buca location since the early 2000's and we've celebrated many an occasion here. The food is always delicious and the portions are intimidating, but make for the best leftovers! Shout out to our awesome server Daniel who was also bartending and serving. He took great care of us and we had the best time. read more

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This place is great! Our server was awesome, I had a party of 11 and they did well serving all of us. The portions were huge because I got the large size plates that fed at least 6 of us but also got 3 other large plates of pasta. The drinks were good & the place overall is amazing with pictures and details on every wall. For the quality and quantity the price is good. read more

Food was cold . The waiter did not bring bread . He offered coffee and then he said they run out of coffee. We had to get up ourselfs to get utensils . Did not offer water or soda refills . This is the second time that happens . read more

Sadly Buca used to be great! Visited the Claremont location today to have lunch with friends .....not the same it used to be.....this sad looking limp presentation, almost cold piece of lasagna was an embarrassment. Definitely not fresh & overpriced! Don't even know what Lesly the waitress was thinking bringing this out to the table looking like this unless she didn't care or it's business as usual! $15.49 lasagna $3 extra small Caesar salad Don't think I will ever miss this place anymore! I really hope Buca improves their food and management works on quality control! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Sad presentation of cold lasagna - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

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Ever since I was a teenager, I've wanted to visit this Buca Di Beppo while vising my uncle and aunt at Pilgrimage Place. This part of Claremont is so rustic and reminds me the 1970's era of fun and freedom. I did take-out and was not disappointed with the service or quality of food from this location, as their staff are friendly and efficient at what they do. The place is festive, and easy to get to from the 210 freeway. I will try and bring the family here, as a way to venture out to outside of the SGV... read more

I tried the Alfredo pasta and the garlic bread, and both were amazing! The Alfredo was super creamy and rich, and the garlic bread was honestly one of the tastiest I've ever had--perfectly crispy with lots of flavor. Great portions and overall a delicious experience! Service was warm and attentive read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

We brought a group of HS student here after a nearby competition and they had a blast. We were a party of 8 and we were able to get seated pretty quickly. The service was excellent. Shout out to our waitress Coffee who was so kind to the kids and gave them a huge slice of tiramisu to celebrate their win. The food was good and prices were even better for the portions they served. read more

Our service was great and always is. We go there on special occasions and I've never complained once we had a lovely waiter from London and we really enjoyed his service. He was great, but we're very unhappy. The food was not what to be expected. We've always used your place as a place to celebrate and this was not the case you felt so bad I didn't want to return the food. our Bill ended up being $104 and if it was 50 it would've been better but it wasn't. We're not happy at all this time. I don't know if we'll come back. read more

Whether it's dine-in or take out, Bucca di Beppo's our family go-to restaurant for birthdays, graduation, anniversary and other milestone celebrations. Their food is delicious, good for large crowds, and they seem to always have promo specials anytime of the year. For hubby's birthday, we ordered the Epic Famiglia feast package (serves 4) for $49.99 on the app. Comes with a choice of salad, pasta and protein entree (chicken limone) as takeout. Also got my favorite, salmon sorrento as a separate side order and was able to use the $20 off coupon for the salmon. Portions for the feast package were more than enough for 4. I especially love the chicken limone for its tender, sweet lemony flavor. Thank you Bucca di Beppo! We'll keep coming back. read more

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Had the BEST experience at Buca di Beppo! The food was exactly what you want when you come here--hearty, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family. The atmosphere is always lively and fun, but what really made our linch was our server, Chuck. He was awesome--super friendly, funny, and on top of everything. He made great recommendations, kept the drinks filled, and made sure we had everything we needed without us even asking. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. If you're heading to Buca, definitely ask for Chuck--he'll take great care of you. We'll 100% be back! read more

We used to go to Buca di Beppo for years and they would never disappoint. Due to several circumstances, we hadn't been there for a few years. Tonight, we returned with a group for a birthday. Getting right to the point: - Good service. - VERY mediocre food. - Waaaay too much money. - MOST IMPORTANTLY: The food was NOT FRESH. There is no amount of schmoozing that would convince me otherwise. Why? Because we used to go there when it was. To be honest: I'm not sure how they keep in business. I always take issue when I can make better Italian food at home . . . minus the $200+ bill. I understand that the place was packed. Buca is a place to go for atmosphere and service. For actual food: Sister Sicily in Yorba Linda will blow your mind. I would imagine that the owners of Buca di Beppo don't care much about a Yelp review. If they ever do, it would behoove them to visit the competition. I've honestly had better food at Applebee's, but that is a whole different discussion. Just being honest. read more

5 STARS for Becky, my queen of the dining universe. If you're not being served by Becky, then honestly... why are you even eating? I asked for water and white sangria and she brought me what I can only describe as "liquid diamonds." She read my vibe so well I'm 95% sure she's either psychic or has my FBI file. Becky didn't just recommend food, she gave me life advice disguised as appetizers. My drink never hit bottom. I blinked once and she was refilling it like some sort of hydration guardian angel. At one point, I laughed at her joke so hard I almost proposed. Honestly, if Yelp let me give 27 stars and name my firstborn after a server, Becky would already be on the birth certificate. Run, don't walk. Sit in Becky's section. Your taste buds, your spirit, and maybe even your future generations will thank you. Becky for president. read more

Waitress was awesome. Food was just ok. Never been to a Buca, always wanted to try Buca. The food was kind of basic and bland. For the price, we got a TON of food. Kids only ate a little bit, didn't like the tastes very much so they picked at their plates. All in all, glad I finally tried one. Food was ok. read more

On 1-21-26 we went to Buca Di Beppo for lunch. They had a very good lunch menu. Food was priced right for the quality of food served. Gordon, our server, was excellent. He knew the menu and answered all our questions. Take a chance and have lunch there! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Lunch menu section. 1-21-26 - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Chuck was very attentive and friendly. Food is excellent as always! great Family Place to gather and eat. Save Bucca Di Beppo in Claremont CA!!!!!!!!! read more

So I don't really like to yelp , but this is something that needs to be looked into. My family and I met  at the Buca in Claremont, Some of them we are seeing again , some of them meeting for the first time. So what was supposed to be a wonderful experience and memories made , was definitely NOT !!!! I'd like to start out by saying we came in , in good spirits, excited about the day. Well our server Chuck , started out ok , but he seemed frustrated and frazzled, totally made my family feel unappreciated, because my nephew heard him say that our group was needy and a pain and pushy. Really , how dare he Who says that , maybe that's why he had another server take over. How unprofessional to do that. Worst service ever Worst server ever How does management allow this kind of service. I hear Buca is struggling Well here is one of your problems, Chuck read more

I bought Buca di Beppo gift cards from Costco to treat my staff to a nice lunch--but it turned into a disaster. Three people from our group ended up getting food poisoning after eating there. I called the restaurant multiple times, left detailed messages, and not once did anyone call me back. No apology, no follow-up, no concern for public health--nothing. Not only is this a major red flag in terms of food safety, but the complete lack of customer service is unacceptable. I expected at the very least a call to acknowledge the situation, if not a refund or investigation. Instead, I was met with silence. This was a truly disappointing experience. I will not be returning--and I strongly caution others to think twice before dining here. read more