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Family-style Italian Restaurant - Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

4.2
4.2
869 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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7:00 PM
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Booked 4 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Location
    643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Phone number
    (650) 329-0665
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Keyes

Menu

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What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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 "fantastic" family-style dining experience with "delicious" food and "great service." The classic Italian ambiance enhances the experience, making it a "great place" for special occasions. While some find the service inconsistent, the "huge servings" and "awesome experience" keep patrons returning.
869 Reviews

  1. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot and affordable for a group for a nice lunch or dinner

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  2. Armando

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Bar was full of alcohol but yet the employee was out of everything supposedly

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  3. Stanley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for lunch to celebrate a birthday, but staff gave quite a poor treatment overall (and did not honor the birthday sundae voucher).

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  4. Luciana

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! The venue is fantastic, great service and delicious food!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff and EXCELLENT customer service 👏🏼👍🏼🤗

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  6. Kimberley

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great to spend our anniversary there with our family

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  7. Janmary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family style dining! The serving is HUGE and the food is delicious!

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  8. Carol

    San Francisco

    293 reviews

    5.0

    293 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server she was amazing so informative about the menu. Our meal was delicious we had Calamari, shrimp, cheese toast points and bruschetta for appetizers all were perfect. For our lunch we had stuffed chicken and Caesar salad. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Renee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic Italian ambiance with checkered tablecloths and southern Italian menu served Family style. The chicken parmigiana was very good as was the baked ziti. My only complaint is the prices! $39 for most entrees and green beans were $20. With a drink, it’s easily $50 a person plus tax and tip.

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  10. Sarah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Buca Di Beppo in a long time so coming here was a nice reminder that they have really good food and really great service! We’ll be coming back soon!

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto also 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 869 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (650) 329-0665
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Keyes
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