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Buca di Beppo San Diego CA - Buca di Beppo - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Buca di Beppo - San Diego

4.2
4.2
623 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in San Diego, CA then come to Buca. We are located at 440 J Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and proudly serve authentic family style Italian dishes. We specialize in celebrations and also offer catering suitable for all occasions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Lopez
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    G Street
  • Parking details
    Paid street, metered parking. Street parking is free after 8pm.Public parking at Horton Plaza: free before 9pm with validation.Paid public parking (Park It on Market, located on Market & 6th Street)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley - Orange Line or Red Line - Gaslamp Quarter stop. San Diego Metro transit - bus stop at Market & 6th.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1.9Value

NoiseModerate

623 Reviews
  1. Randy VIP

    San Diego99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, and our server, Brandon, was very friendly and helpful. Be warned, however, a “small” is very large. We got the Apple Gorgonzola salad and Fettuccine Alfredo, and we needed to take more than half of the pasta home with us. Overall, it was a 5 rated experience, and we will definitely be back

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  2. James VIP

    San Diego69 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the new location here on J St. My expectations were high and the recent dining experience didn’t catch up. My comparison is the original Buca location in Minneapolis, under the original ownership, which was amazing in so many ways. I wish you the best in your new venture but I doubt I will find myself returning. Food was on par with a dive bar and a couple beers on the menu were not in stock. The bar is high here in San Diego. Good luck.

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  3. Lillian VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is definitely not for two people, more of a family type restaurant. Portions are huge and accordingly expensive for one couple dining out. Food was good and service was fine. Probably won’t return if it’s just the two of us

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max was the best! Great meal, wonderful service, had a great time.

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  5. RubyY

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is great though the place would need to have a cooler room, specially on the hot days.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to move from the Pope table because the A/C was not working. There were 15 in my group and our servers were great. The food was very good and overall it was great for our birthday celebration.

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  7. EileenR

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time with family the waitress was very friendly and attentive.

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  8. Rube

    San Diego54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ravioli pomodora n great customer service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dinner date! Our waitress was very attentive and kind!! The food was delicious!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loves this restaurant chain. We go there to celebrate our family events for years now. It was our first time we went to Buca in downtown San Diego for my mom’s birthday. The food was excellent. We always order: Gorgonzola salad, carbonara, chicken Marsala and calamari. Prices went up this year but the good thing that the portions are still tremendous here. Service was fast but we had a little bit of misunderstanding about the wine. Overall we enjoyed our visit and gonna eat there again. Thank you!
    Buca di Beppo - San DiegoResponded on August 25, 2022
    We are happy to hear how much you enjoy dining with us at Buca di Beppo! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Buca di Beppo - San Diego also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-7272.

Buca di Beppo - San Diego is rated 4.2 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Buca di Beppo - San Diego

440 J Street , San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid street, metered parking. Street parking is free after 8pm.Public parking at Horton Plaza: free before 9pm with validation.Paid public parking (Park It on Market, located on Market & 6th Street)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley - Orange Line or Red Line - Gaslamp Quarter stop. San Diego Metro transit - bus stop at Market & 6th.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Lopez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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