The food and drinks were great, but not being warned that they had no AC upon entering the building is unacceptable. I saw portable units as I was walked through the restaurant, and started to worry. No mention was made by hostess or waiter. I wish I had gotten up and left, but my out of town guests were excited for the experience. We didn't eat most of our meal from sheer discomfort. Many tables were sat in our area and then moved, not sure if they left or moved to another area, but it seemed all rooms were running on those not effective portable units. For what I spent I am supremely disappointed in this experience. Call to see if AC is repaired before going. Sneaky for them not to have a sign or warn us. Probably will move them far down my list on this experience alone. read more

Good food and friendly service. Cheesecake is a good dessert option although I hear the Tiramisu is excellent I'm not a fan so I didn't try it. The house salad dressing is really good. I'll be back. read more

Needed a last minute thanksgiving meal and Gerardo was very helpful in getting our order ready, will definitely come back!!!

We are e-club members and love receiving coupons to go visit Buca. We just ordered some food for Thanksgiving and Gerardo was prompt and friendly while bringing our order curbside. We will definitely be back soon, we have a coupon to celebrate our anniversary with a slice of chocolate cake, yum! read more

The food was so oily .This was my first time and ordered the food to go. Started to not even post since the family was so upset over the appearance. The eggplant parmesan was packed in a plastic bag ~ which was full of oil when I unpacked it. The edge of the eggplant wasn't tender and hard to even cut with a fork and knife. The side order of noodles with sauce didn't taste as if it was made fresh. The young lady putting in the order said the salad was large and I commented ~ great enough for lunch tomorrow. NOT ~ lettuce was awful and I tried picking out a few pieces but tossed It. Bread was just so-so. Unfortunately I only have the 2 picks. I'll hopefully find my receipt so I can post the meal ordered. We saw a few cars pull up outside for Togo orders so figured it was good. But evidently there are people that love it. Just not for me. Food 2stars Staff 4 stars ~ very nice. Spent $63 ~ read more

Food was very good! Everything came to the table in a very reasonable time frame. Service was excellent and our waiter even divided up the check for 13 of us. The restaurant needs to refresh its floors and carpet. read more

We have been here two times to celebrate birthdays with big party group. Both times the servers have been excellent and they don't give you a hard time splitting the bill per family. Food is good and service too! read more

Good food and large portions. They often have coupons if you sign up for emails as well. Our waitress Marissa was great! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Quattro al forno - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Best place to eat pizza and pasta. Huge servings. I love the sams club discounted gift cards. Best deal around. Even though the location has moved from the Buffalo speedway this is still so good pizza read more

Favorite of mine! My family and I come here so many times and every single time they impress! We order so many different foods and dessert, but my ultimate favorite is the chocolate fudge sundae! The first time we came to Buca we were unaware of what was going to happen and we were shocked by the size of the dessert! Everyone in the room laughed with us about this humongous sundae but it was so good we finished it all! I also came here on my birthday and they have quite a fun celebration for that too! I totally recommend coming here! read more

Daniel D. gave great service! And of course great proportions and all of the food was yummy. read more

I have always loved Buca i have celebrated my bday once and might think of celebrating it in the next year to come;)) They are generous with their servings though sometimes if the restaurant is full some server do forget some of our condiments but thta is ok;)) Overall the Pasta is my favorite and their fried calamari;)) read more

Heads up, it's family style. So the portions are huge. 2 dishes to a family of 4. I got the lasagna and trust me, I've had better. Much better. Food had no taste to it what so ever. The marinara sauce was straight from a can. And it wasn't marinara sauce, it was just diced tomatoes. Pathetic. Service was ok. Am I going back? Nope. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

I loved this restaurant!!! My whole family did actually. Service was fast and the waiter was very helpful with his suggestions. He was recommending the food and let us know about our portions. It was a nice experience having to order just 2-3 items for the family. I do like smaller portions so we can try a variety but I guess we just have to come more often. So the food was excellent--quality and hot! I even had enough to take some home and it was a family of 6 eating. The food is a little pricey but not to the point of it ruining your experience. I think it's worth it bc you can tell that they use quality products. The environment was relaxed, good AC and was told the restroom was a bit dirty. It was Easter so maybe it was just busy. That being said, after we paid, wishing 3-4 minutes we were told that soon they had another reservation...um OK! That was a bit annoying so not coming back when it's busy bc I hate to be rushed off. I may have ordered dessert for our family if we had been allowed a few minutes. Anyways just not coming when it's busy and hopefully having an even better time. read more

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Came here for dinner with my cousins. The servers seemed to be new, nice but didn't know the answers to many questions we asked. I'm allergic to pork so the server was nice enough to go ask the kitchen if certain dishes were safe to eat. We enjoyed the calamari and mozzarella sticks. Our food came out quickly and the portions are huge! Everything is meant to be family size and shared. Overall the food was good and we'd like to go back. read more

Food was pretty good. Atmosphere was also pretty good. Felt very "good fellas" or "godfather ish,. All in all , I would go back. Portions were huge and good quality. We had 17 in our party and everyone was happy. Loved the set up, table in the kitchen, walking through the kitchen to get to our table. Pretty cool read more

This place smells like a High School Gym as you walk to get seated, The service is awful and the food is even worse. The Garlic Bread is complete crap disgusting. The 3 family style meals we ordered were all disgusting The 2 salads we got were disgusting Do not go here the food is worse than any I have had in a long time. So to recap service awful-food even worse. I would rather kill myself then eat here again. read more

First, I need to state that we went on Christmas Day (with a reservation), so our experience may not be the norm. Ok, this was our first time at Buca, so we didn't know exactly how to 'do this right'. As we were leaving, we saw how to properly order at Buca haha. That is, order a bowl of pasta and the entrees (We didn't realize pasta didn't come with the entrees). We really did appreciate the staff for being there on the holiday. We ordered salads and appetizers. We got salads after our entrees showed up and never got the apps. The reason we were given was that a large party had shown up, without reservations, and it bogged down the kitchen, causing things to come out whenever. I can understand the overwhelm, just felt a little like an excuse for a mess up. Food was good. We had the bruschetta chicken, chicken Marsala, chicken limone, and stuffed shells. And salad. Next time we go, we'll know to get pasta, too, haha. read more

Food is always good but the quantities are extreme lol, any first time goers should know that when it says it will feed two, it really means 4 and I'm a big guy, the service is always good and they're attentive, they have to be when they cater to parties that are at least 20 people (in my particular experience) every time we have gone they have been on point, not one missed order or empty glass... the ambiance is a little much though and it's a bit crowded that being said the waits aren't too long and parking is not an issue. read more

I was honored to host and celebrate my very, very new girlfriend MAS for her birthday at the Buca di Beppo location The Woodlands TX on Sun 7/16/23 mid-afternoon. We started with wine at the bar so she could open her birthday gifts and it was suggested by Buca we try a newly created mushroom appetizer that was absolutely delicious! Subsequently, we were offered to sit at a private, single table in the kitchen area that was very exclusive; so, we had the full attention of all the Buca chefs, waiters and management team as they all helped MAS feel very special on her birthday. While we sipped our wine each server presented to us what the chef had created for a restaurant guest. It was an opportunity to see the special attention the chefs gave to each order and how the server helped make it special. However, it was Alec, our server, who made us feel so exceptional as he attended to our every request and need with our drinks, entrees, and an awesome chocolate desert just for MAS. Alec even decorated our table with two beautiful, ornate candle sticks and candles lit ready for her private birthday wish. Alec and all his co-workers also helped with pictures to help us memorialize MAS's birthday party. It was epic occasion as I am pretty sure MAS had a wonderful time! I wanted to share our wonderful Buca experience and recommend your next party be at Buca and be sure to ask for Alec! TY, RRL read more

The shrimp penne pasta was amazing! As well as the lasagna. Judy was our server and she was absolutely lovely she got refills right on time every time and we had a question about the cheese on the pizza and she brought out the cheeses that came on the pizza. Manager was very nice as well oh oh not to mention the lemon cannoli was the best cannoli I've had in a long time. read more

I celebrated my birthday with a friend at Buca. We were seated in the kitchen - so that was a fun & unique experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautifully done. Our waiter was named Eddie and he was so personable and so friendly and did everything he could to help our experience to be the best and one I won't ever forget! I traveled an hour to get there; my friend traveled an hour and a half - and it was worth all our trouble. Be sure you get the dessert the big Sunday that you see pictured blow it was absolutely fantastic! read more

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I have visited this restaurant twice within the past two weeks and the first time was for my birthday during lunch time with my husband. Service was great, and food was delicious. After being sat down, we were asked if we were celebrating anything special, we both stated it was my birthday and that I have been asking to come here. I've visited the other location and have became a fan since. But I was a little disappointed they never offered dessert which took me back, as they asked if we were celebrating something. Every seat has a photo of a celebratory dessert you would receive on a special occasion. Not what I really expected but okay, maybe next time. Second visit, everything started off great. Came there for a family dinner in which we were celebrating mom's birthday, and my parents 37th anniversary. We were sat down promptly after arriving. Menu's were served and orders were taken after an appropriate wait. Shortly after appetizers were served, it seemed as though service went downhill from there. It was a very long wait for our main course, and the quality of the main course fell short of our expectations. Chicken was dry and the pasta lacked flavor from the sauce. I highly recommend not coming during dinner time as it can be a long excruciating wait. We were sat near a large party also celebrating a birthday. It was super loud and teenagers running around everywhere screaming. Don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

What an Interesting concept!! Family style Italian dining!! We stopped for my son and his girlfriend to enjoy a meal and really liked it!! Place was very Italian...separated into small rooms with themes, like wine or the pope!! Food was good! We enjoyed it--way too much to finish! read more

I always forget how large the portion sizes are. A small feeds 3. A large feeds 5. We got one small salad and two small pastas and we still have enough for a few rounds of leftovers. Had a coupon for a free brownie dessert that came in a gigantic martini glass - highly recommend. Ask for Luis! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

A group of 8 visited this location for lunch on Monday. Our server Eddy took great care in providing us with top notch guest service throughout our dining experience. We were seated at the Pope's table which gave us privacy. Our orders were all served correctly and the food was savory and delicious. The desserts were especially tasty. Because of this experience, we will definitely return. read more

We came in the other night for a Yelp event, and I must say that I was SOOOO impressed with their top of the line service and quality of food. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. There was such an array of food choices, and I truly loved just about all of them. For starters, we all tried the meatballs, spicy shrimp, fried calamari ( SO GOOD), the apple Gorgonzola salad, PROSCIUTTO STUFFED CHICKEN, BAKED RIGATONI, SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO, SALMON SORRENTO and a side of mushroom risotto. For dessert we had CHOCOLATE CHIP CANNOLI, TIRAMISU and ITALIAN CRÈME CAKE. ALL were phenomenal! So rich and so flavorful. As for their drinks, we had the red and white sangrias, as well as a red cab. I liked them all, especially the red sangria. As for the service, everyone was so attentive and welcoming. From the moment you walked in and was greeted by the host, to the chefs, waiters and managers. It was truly a pleasure AND experience. It felt like I just stepped into an Italian kitchen and dining with good friends. If you haven't guessed it by now, this is a place I will definitely be returning to for some good Italian comfort food. :D Chao! read more

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Why is this place so expensive? We could have eaten, literally anywhere for the same money spent. Additionally, I get that everyone is all Covid-19 crazy, but Friday night and there's like 20 people here. Damn- they all knew this place is too expensive. Yo Buca, you're on my don't return list. Prefer to not take out a loan at a bank to eat pasta read more

Great old school Italian very fun. Very kind staff. I enjoyed takeout. Parking was easy and the service was great I really recommend this place. read more

We ordered takeout. They charged us $115 for 2 plates of stuffed shells, one order of cannolis, and one order of garlic bread. When we opened the shells, most were rock hard. Please see the video. The shells that were not rock hard were filled with spicy sausage rather than ricotta. Overall, terrible experience and will not return. read more

Lilly was great and very professional. The food was great and atmosphere is one of a kind. read more

Always a nice time is had at this solid place. The family style servings are ample and the staff is super friendly. Once you find that perfect dish for your family you'll have a hard time trying anything else. Very consistent and worth a solid spot in anyone's restaurant rotation. Affordable and good I advise you try it. You can certainly find fancier fare, but for a consistently good meal in a nice environment you can't go wrong. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Table is fun - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

The portions are large, so you share up to 2-3 or 4-6. They have a wide variety to choose from. The ambience is nice. They have a lot of pictures from boxers, baseball, famous people, dancers, body builders, and the food. The generation is a wide range. Our waiter Joseph was very prompt and professional. My husband and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I would recommend this place. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Usually we have a great experience. And I'm solely writing this review so management can do something about this issue. We celebrated a birthday party of 11 in the Roman emperor room. We brought it to our waitresses attention as soon as we sat down that the area was hot. But nothing was done about it. Even the other guests around us mentioned how warm it was in this area compared to the rest of the restaurant. We also ordered 2 large orders of chicken Alfredo along with 3 other large orders. And both chicken Alfredo's were undercooked the noodles were hard. Half of the part had never been here before so they did not have a good first experience. read more

It's been awhile since we have come over to this location. We used to love it and then the food quality went down. Happy to say that their food quality is back up and may even be higher than it was when we first started coming. Unfortunately, the service is lacking but everybody is still adjusting to our new normal so we will have to wait and see how that pans out. read more

Don't do it. I saw the large pizza box ant thought ok $30 for a pizza that size is ok. Then the truth about the box hit home. It's not square. When have you ever seen a rectangular pizza box! So about twice the price I was expecting for a mediocre pizza. I won't be back. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - What a rectangular pizza? - Italian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Give Bernie a raise at the Houston Woodlands location!! Super helpful and knowledgeable on my catering order. Will recommend for my other lunches when in the Woodlands! read more

It was my first time visiting a Buca restaurant, and the most memorable item was the Caesar salad! Whatever they put in it was like crack! I had the salmon and it was also delicious, but I truly loved their Caesar salad. The service was good and the foods equally great. The ambiance was nice - it was quiet but not radio silent. I thought we had one here, but alas, we do not. Thank your for the wonderful experience! I miss the Woodlands!!! read more

Amazing service and great food! Kaylie, Steven, and Alec were absolutely awesome! They made sure our experience was unforgettable. The decor is so cute and fun to look at. Looking forward to coming back very very soon. Absolutely superb. read more

It was our first time here, and we were looking for a place for our family of 6 after a long drive in the rain. We had chicken parmigiana, ravioli pomodoro, Lasagna and as I am GF, the chicken limone. A few cocktails... the Roman tiki, bramble lemonade and elder flower punch (without bubbles) were all fantastic! Pinar did a fantastic job taking care of us, considering we arrived at 8pm with two under 10 year olds. It is hard to find good GF options, so the Limone chicken - was so close to a chicken francais - just exceeded my expectations, even if the 3 pieces if chicken on the small order were noticeably smaller than the chicken Parmigiana. read more