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Family-style Italian Restaurant - Buca di Beppo - Universal City, Universal City, CA

Buca di Beppo - Universal City

4.2
4.2
911 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
When you're in the mood for amazing Italian food in Universal City, CA you're in the mood for Buca. Just off the Hollywood Freeway (Highway 101) Buca di Beppo is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-9463
  • Website
    https://dineatbuca.com/locations/universal-citywalk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Borjas
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Terri Schaeffer: (714) 409-3941
  • Location
    1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608
  • Neighborhood
    Universal City
  • Cross street
    Cahuenga
  • Parking details
    Paid General Parking at CityWalk all day. Valet parking is available from 11am to 3pm for 2-hour parking - free with validation. After 3pm valet service is discounted with validation. Some local area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to Universal CityWalk. Check with your hotel for shuttle service availability.
  • Public transit
    Metro subway stop at Universal Studios.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buca di Beppo in Universal City offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for group dining, with "delicious food" and "huge portions" that make it a go-to spot for celebrations. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the "attentive" staff and festive ambiance often enhance the dining experience, making it worth exploring.

911 Reviews

  1. Abel

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great value if you have the Costco coupon on gift cards

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Hawaii

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, drinks and service! Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we received our food and drinks

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  3. Dillan

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was both overcooked and cold. Not much flavor. The service was nice. 

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  4. Thomas

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Buca Di Bepos food standard had dropped in the past years and the value of family dinning just isn’t there anymore. This location has a staff that was very lackluster and out original server was sent home during our dinning experience. (Was she sick, were they cutting hours?? Who knows…) Food was ordered and it arrived in a timely fashion. Chicken parm, fettuccine Alfredo and a large pizza. Right after food was brought to the table I ordered a second glass of wine. We all ate and enjoyed the bland flavor of the food. They even sang happy birthday to my daughter. The bill arrived and as I was looking it over, the second glass of wine was on it but it was never brought to the table. As I’m getting ready to ask for it to be removed, another waiter shows up with my wine. Sooooooo I enjoyed it while waiting for the bill to be finished up. Another take away is, when I made my reservation online I requested the Pope Room. I even called ahead. When we arrived I was told my group wasn’t big enough for the Pope Room as we were only a group of 7 and needed to be a group of 16. It was clear the restaurant wasn’t busy so I asked to speak with the manager. She insisted that we were too small of a party for that specific room… so I asked, “do you have a reservation for 16 this evening?” She replied by looking at the iPad and saying “yes, later on this evening.” Granted it was only 3:45 in the afternoon, they were not going to accommodate this request. I would not recommend this location and will not be returning anytime soon.

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  5. Virginia

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great meal with family and friends. Portions are huge!

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  6. Melissa

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and atmosphere was delicious and wonderful

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  7. Jose

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Es bueno pero entiendo si es reserva de la noche pero si ya no quieren atender pues creo yo que simplemente noche abrir reserva

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  8. David

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    At 9PM you have (5) employees congregating around the hostess stand where “Brianna” would rather engage in giggles with others then to acknowledge a customer standing directly in front waiting to be guided to his table or checked in. Overall the food was good, the server very attentive. But would not come again based on the front of house experience.

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  9. Ahmet

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Portions were very big. We ordered Fettuccine pasta to share. Both pasta and chicken in it came undercooked. Im not sure if it was because of the NYE rush or if it's always like that.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All dishes are large enough for 3 to 5 people, and the server said there were no exceptions. So go in prepared to agree on an entree. That results in a very cost-effective meal, but it was a problem for our group because I can’t eat red sauce. The food was delicious, prepared quickly and served nicely.

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Universal City is rated 4.2 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Buca di Beppo - Universal City

1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cahuenga
  • Neighborhood
    Universal City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid General Parking at CityWalk all day. Valet parking is available from 11am to 3pm for 2-hour parking - free with validation. After 3pm valet service is discounted with validation. Some local area hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to Universal CityWalk. Check with your hotel for shuttle service availability.
  • Public transit
    Metro subway stop at Universal Studios.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Borjas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://dineatbuca.com/locations/universal-citywalk/
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-9463
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Terri Schaeffer: (714) 409-3941
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