FAQS

Family style dining is when large plates or platters are ordered for the table and shared with the group as you would at home, rather than ordering individual meals. In the spirit of Italian culture, at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, our classic Italian food is meant to be shared! Our entire menu, from appetizers, fresh salads, classic pastas, side dishes, and even our World Famous Meatballs and desserts, are all offered in small or larger platters. Your favorite Italian food is meant to be passed around the table so you can try a little of this and a little of that!

A Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant near you serves classic Italian food in two size platters: Buca Small® serves two to three people and Buca Large® feeds an average sized country! Well, actually, our large platters serve five or more. If you only have 4 people, don’t worry. Everyone loves Italian food leftovers to take home!
Buca Italian Catering is available in Half Pans to serve 10 people, and Full Pans to serve 20 people. Buca Party Pans make every meal feel like a celebration! Easily order catering online for your next office lunch or family gathering at home.

Buca di Beppo’s menu offers family style platters of classic Italian food cooked from scratch in our kitchens every day! From our appetizers and salads, to our hearty lasagna, stuffed pastas, specialty entrees, and decadent desserts. At Buca, guests enjoy the Italian traditions of great Italian food, friendship and hospitality. We offer Lunch Specials, Dinner Menu and Catering Menu featuring the best Italian food with something for everyone to enjoy. VIEW THE FULL BUCA MENU HERE. 

Yes, Buca is open for lunch with great specials and lunch combos served for a fun escape from the ordinary lunch! Visit our Locations Page to find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you and view our lunch operating hours. Click to view the Buca di Beppo Lunch Specials menu.

Buca di Beppo is known for classic Italian food served in generous family style portions meant to be passed and shared around our tables. If you love classic Italian American food, you love Buca!
Buca di Beppo guest favorites and signature dishes include our Buca World Famous Meatballs. The half-pound meatballs topped with our homemade marinara sauce & creamy ricotta has fans worldwide, including some major celebrities! Check out the photos on our walls to see the famous faces eating our famous meatballs!
Don’t miss our Mozzarella Garlic Bread, Baked Rigatoni with spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, Chicken Parmigiana and our Penne San Remo with chicken breast, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in white wine cream sauce.
Save room for dessert! End with a Chocolate Chip Cannoli, seasonal Buddy V’s cake selections, or better yet, don’t choose! Order our Dolce Platter with Tiramisu, Double Dark Chocolate Cake, Homemade Cheesecake & Italian Crème Cake for the ultimate taste of Italian desserts!

1. Pizza
2. Spaghetti and Meatballs
3. Lasagna
4. Penne alla Vodka
5. Baked Ziti
6. Cheesy Garlic Bread
7. Chicken Parmesan
8. Sausage and Peppers
9. Cioppino
10. Fettuccine Alfredo
 
You can eat most of these Italian American dishes at Buca every day! The most popular Italian food in America is pizza, followed by spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna and classic pasta dishes. Buca di Beppo makes each of these favorite Italian restaurant dishes from scratch every day! Pick from your choice of top Italian dishes, including pizza, for lunch, dinner and catering. Pizza lovers should try Buca signature pizzas including the Margherita, traditional Italian version of a cheese pizza, Pepperoni, Pizza Con Formaggio, and Spicy Arrabbiata pizza with spicy Italian sausage and pepperoni. We don’t limit you to just pizza, visit our MENU ONLINE for our full list of Italian favorites.
Hungry for great Italian Food? Make RESERVATIONS to dine in, or ORDER NOW and get your favorite Italian food take out, curbside pickup or delivery.

Buca di Beppo makes a variety of classic Italian pasta dishes to please every taste! We think the best pasta at Buca di Beppo is the one you’re sharing with family and friends! Our Spaghetti & Meatballs features our World Famous half-pound meatballs with homemade marinara sauce sure to thrill adults and kids alike. Try our Spicy Chicken Rigatoni with chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce to bring the heat. Pescatarians will love our Shrimp Fra Diavolo with garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce. Looking for a plant based or vegetarian pasta dish at Buca? Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Cheese Ravioli and Cheese Manicotti are hearty meat free options. Buca is always happy to accommodate all dietary preferences. Ask your server about our Vegetarian and Gluten Sensitive menu options.
Make your RESERVATIONS to dine in or place an online ORDER NOW for take out, curbside pick up or delivery.

Yes! You can call it Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Parm, we call it Chicken Parmigiana and it’s one of our most popular dishes. We also offer Eggplant Parmigiana for our vegetarian guests. View our full lunch, dinner and catering menu online anytime.

Yes! Chicken Marsala sauteed with baby portobello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reduction is available for lunch, dinner and catering. View our full lunch, dinner and catering menu online anytime.

Yes! Buca has vegetarian menu items from apps to desserts brimming with robust Italian flavor. Start with Mozzarella Caprese vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil, Bruschetta, and our irresistibly melty Fried Mozzarella served with our homemade marinara sauce. Our popular Apple Gorgonzola salad is a light and flavorful way to start your Buca Italian feast. Pass Mozzarella Garlic Bread with our vegetarian pasta dishes including Eggplant Parmigiana topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella or Ravioli Al Pomodoro cheese-filled ravioli with our homemade marinara sauce. Share plates of vegetarian friendly Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, and Cheese Manicotti when looking for meat free pasta. Buca is always happy to accommodate all dietary preferences, view our VEGETARIAN MENU ONLINE for our full list of vegetarian Italian favorites.

Everything is bigger at Buca! Our World Famous Meatballs are a whopping half-pound each! Dig in, an order feeds 5 and comes topped with our homemade marinara sauce & creamy ricotta. You can also enjoy our famous half-pound meatballs in our signature Spaghetti & Meatballs pasta dish.
Make your RESERVATIONS to dine in or place an online ORDER NOW for take out, curbside pick up or delivery

Find Buca di Beppo menu Nutritionals Information here for our classic Italian food on the Buca lunch, dinner, and catering menu.

Find Buca di Beppo MENU ALLERGEN INFORMATION here. If you’re looking for Buca di Beppo Italian food nutritional information, you can view our nutritional information as well. Due to the nature of food allergies, we kindly ask you to speak directly with a member of our management staff prior to your visit or placing an order online. Our managers will be glad to assist you with your inquiry or request. Do you have a food allergy question? CONTACT US HERE.

Yes! At Buca di Beppo, we strive to be mindful of a variety of dietary restrictions, including gluten allergies and gluten sensitivities. Please click here to find Buca di Beppo GLUTEN SENSITIVE Italian food menu.

Buca di Beppo headquarters is located in Orlando, FL and operates across the United States and around the world. Check out our locations directory to find a Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant near you. We can’t wait to feed you!

Buca di Beppo plans to continue to grow our concept. We are always looking for great new locations to share our classic Italian food. Contact us and let us know you want a Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant near you!

Buca di Beppo is open 7 days a week, including most major holidays. Check out our Locations Listing here to find a Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you and to view operating hours and special holiday hours.

Yes, Buca di Beppo accepts reservations! Easily reserve your table online by visiting our RESERVATIONS page.
Got a large group? For parties of 20 or more, book your Group Dining event online or view our Locations and call our Event Planners at your local Buca di Beppo to make your large group reservation and special group event arrangements.

Yes, most of our locations offer classic Italian food delivery to their surrounding areas. Visit our Locations to find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant near you. Enter your address in our ORDER NOW page to see if we deliver our classic Italian pizza and pastas to your neighborhood. Curbside pickup is also available.

Yes, if you want classic Italian food to go, all Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant locations offer takeout. Easily place your online ORDER NOW and select curbside pickup.

Yes! Buca di Beppo is the most group friendly restaurant in town! We easily accommodate large groups and bus tour groups in semi private and private rooms. Our eclectic decor and classic Italian food served family style makes Buca the perfect event venue and gathering place for groups of colleagues, friends and families to celebrate any special occasion. Our group dining and banquet menus offer everyday value for lunch and dinner. At Buca, every meal is a celebration!
Buca di Beppo accommodates groups of 10 or more with special CATERING menus served by half pan and full pan. GROUP DINING menus and complimentary event planning services are available for groups of 20 or more dining in the restaurant. Easily book your group event in advance by calling our dedicated event planners at our Locations near you or request a FREE EVENT CONSULTATION.  Easily order CATERING online 

Buca di Beppo has created special group menus for large groups of 20 or more to easily enjoy our classic Italian food, pastas and Italian signature dishes for any special occasion. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers, wedding events, office luncheons or any celebration. View our EVENT MENUS or call our Locations near you and speak with one of our expert event planners to customize a menu for your event.

Yes! Whether you are planning an office lunch to feed your crew, feeding a hungry sports team, or hosting a large family event, our group catering menus featuring Buca di Beppo’s classic Italian food, signature pastas and entrees are sure to please. Choose from our Celebration Catering Packages to feed 10 people or more, customize your event menu from our a la carte catering menu, or choose individual meals for guests eating at staggered times. Vegetarian & gluten sensitive options are available as well to accommodate dietary preferences. Let us help plan your event with party pans and catering packages priced to fit your budget and warm hospitality to manage every detail. Contact our expert event planners at our Locations near you for more information.
Ordering CATERING is quick and easy. Place your order in advance and we’ll deliver right to your door or have your order ready at a convenient time for curbside pickup. We’ll even load your car for you!
View our CATERING menu. 

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant specializes in making every meal a celebration. Nothing brings people together like a family-style meal with delicious Italian food and great friends. Our catering provides your guests with classic Italian favorites, ensuring that every one of your guests leaves happy, not hungry. Easily order CATERING online and leave the cooking to us!

Buca di Beppo catering is a great choice for any event, from 10 to 10,000! Our Italian Catering Menu Packages make it easy to order exactly what you need, no matter the occasion. Delivery is available in select areas or you can pick it up at the Buca di Beppo Locations near you. 

You can order Buca catering online or by speaking with a catering event planner at our Locations near you. Whether you’re feeding 10 or 10,000, Buca di Beppo classic Italian food is everyone’s favorite! Perfect for school groups, office luncheons, tour groups, family gatherings and parties at home. Click HERE to place your Catering order for groups of 10 or more from a Buca di Beppo near you. For any questions and to book your event you may also call the Locations near you to speak with our expert catering event planners.

Every catering order at Buca di Beppo includes our classic Italian food served by half pan or full pan and fresh bread. Utensils (plastic forks, knives, spoons), serving utensils, butter chips, napkins, and plates are also available upon request. And if you want extra sauce for your pasta and entree, don’t hesitate to ask! We’re happy to include that too!

Buca di Beppo can accommodate most orders on the same day as your event, with 3 hours notice preferred. Some occasions and menu items such as our lasagna, cheesecake and tiramisu, may require pre-order 24-hours or more in advance. These may include holidays, larger catering orders and early deliveries/pickups. For any questions, call the Locations near you to speak with our catering event planners.

Buca Catering delivery is available for orders of $75 or more, within the delivery zone from your selected Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location. This is typically within a 10 mile radius of the restaurant but may vary by location. A 10% delivery fee (plus applicable taxes) will be applied, with a maximum fee of $100.
Curbside pick up is also available at no additional charge. Place your CATERING order in advance and select delivery or pickup options. For any questions, call the Locations near your to speak with our Catering event planners.

When catering an event, deciding how much food to order can be a challenge. Buca di Beppo Catering menu offers Full Pans that feed up to 20 people and Half Pans to feed up to 10 people. Our Celebration Catering Packages include starters, salads, sides, pastas, entrees and desserts. Please view our CATERING MENU. If you need help, don’t hesitate to call our expert catering event planners at our Locations near you. They will help you with your menu planning so everyone is happy and no one leaves hungry!

The minimum order for delivery is $75.

Yes, Buca di Beppo is The Home of Celebrations and special events! Events are better when celebrating Buca-Style! Thrill your party guests with our classic Italian food served in our lively dining rooms with friendly and attentive service. Buca offers inviting and comfortable semi private and private dining rooms perfect for a smaller or large group event. Easily book your GROUP DINING event or contact an event planner at the Buca di Beppo Locations near you for more information.

Yes! Most Buca di Beppo locations are open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for dine-in service, to go orders, as well as catering pickup and delivery. 
Select the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you to view hours of operation and make reservations or order to go. For large groups of 20 or more, please contact our event planners at your local Buca di Beppo for more information and to make arrangements.
Pre order your CHRISTMAS DINNER TO GO or large group CHRISTMAS CATERING ORDER for pick up or delivery.

Our group dining and holiday catering options are perfect for office parties and large groups. Everyone loves to celebrate the holidays Buca-style with our classic Italian food on Christmas and New Years. Easily book your group event in advance by calling your local Buca di Beppo to speak with one of our expert holiday event planners. If you want the party delivered to you, easily ORDER CATERING.

Yes! Most Buca di Beppo locations are open Easter Sunday for dine-in service, to go orders, as well as catering pickups and deliveries. Visit our Locations page to find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you and to view special holiday hours.
Make RESERVATIONS to dine in. For groups of 20 or more please contact our event planners at your local Buca di Beppo for more information.
Pre order your EASTER DINNER TO GO or large group EASTER CATERING ORDER for pick up or delivery

Yes! Leave the cooking to Buca and mom will choose you as her favorite! Most Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant locations are open Mother’s Day for dine-in service, to go orders, as well as catering pickups and deliveries. Find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you to view special holiday hours.

Make RESERVATIONS to dine in on Easter day. Feeding a large group? For Groups of 20 or more please contact an event planner at your local Buca di Beppo for more information.

Pre order your MOTHER’S DAY DINNER TO GO or large group MOTHER’S DAY CATERING ORDER for pick up or delivery.

Most Buca di Beppo locations are open on Thanksgiving Day. Buca offers a special Thanksgiving Feast menu available for dine in, to go and large group catering for Thanksgiving Dinner.
Visit our Locations Page to find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you and to view special holiday hours.

There is always something special happening at your neighborhood Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant. Don’t miss our Meatball Monday and $5 Wine Wednesday! Current dine in, to go and catering Buca di Beppo specials can be found online and on our menu page.  Keep up to date on special offers and seasonal menu items by joining the Buca di Beppo eClub!

Yes! Throughout the year we offer limited-time promotions that add even more value to a dining experience at a Buca di Beppo location near you. Sign up to join our eClub to receive special news, promotions, and discounts. While sharing is an important part of any Italian meal, we won’t share your information with anyone.

Everyone loves dining at Buca! Give the gift of classic Italian food and fun from Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant. Our gift cards are available at any Buca di Beppo restaurant location or you can easily purchase gift cards online here. Now you can email friends and family Buca di Beppo gift cards. It’s fast and easy! You can also find Buca gift cards at many area retailers, like CVS, Walmart, Cumberland Farms, and BJ’s Wholesale.

Easily check your Buca gift cards balance online here or call 1-800-419-5744 and have your gift card number ready.

No, Buca gift cards may be purchased through our secure website.

Gift cards may be purchased in denominations between $5 – $500, in whole dollars only.

Buca gift cards have no monthly fees and never expire.

At this time we cannot reload or add funds to an existing gift card. But we will be happy to sell you another one!

All orders placed will be processed the next business day. Delivery will depend on the option you choose. After your order is placed you will get a confirmation page with an order number. You will also receive a confirmation email with your order information.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our famiglia! Please review available Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant employment opportunities for Restaurant Management and Hourly Team Member positions and APPLY for Buca Careers online here. If you want to apply in person for a part-time or hourly position, check out our Locations Listing to find the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant location near you.

The first Buca di Beppo opened its doors in 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota serving family style traditional Italian meals in an atmosphere full of lively music, laughter and lots of fun. Every Buca di Beppo restaurant across the United States was designed to capture the enthusiasm of a lively Italian gathering filled with generous portions of classic Italian food. Gather around our tables with family, friends, co-workers and large group events.  Order Buca to go and for classic Italian food catering. You can read more about Buca di Beppo story here. 

Our name is tied to our history! “Buca di Beppo” roughly translates to “Joe’s Basement”. Did you know the first Buca di Beppo location opened in the basement level of a downtown Minneapolis apartment building? Read more about Buca di Beppo story here.

Each Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant offers an eclectic setting designed to make every occasion a celebration! Guests are charmed by our themed rooms, thousands of vintage photographs covering every wall in our restaurants, and fun details like recorded sounds of men and women laughing and conversing in Italian in the restrooms. The decor at every Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is meant to be over the top! We promise to tickle your funny bone and spark conversation. Everyone loves admiring the walls covered in family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio, while listening to the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. But of course our classic Italian food is the star of the show! The portions are plentiful and just like any successful family dinner, no one ever leaves hungry. Want to know more about Buca? Read more about Buca di Beppo story here. Themed rooms at Buca di Beppo include The Poster Room, where the walls and ceiling are covered with vintage Italian posters. In The Wine Room, you’ll find wine bottles, vines, and twinkle lights decorating the ceiling. Of course, our most famous themed room is The Pope Room. An iconic feature of every Buca di Beppo restaurant paying homage to pontifs of the past.

The Pope Room at Buca di Beppo is iconic! Did you know you can dine with the pope at every Buca di Beppo location? Buca di Beppo is known for serving great Italian food in a fun eclectic setting celebrating everything Italian. The Pope Room, found at every Buca di Beppo location, is decorated with statues, photos and memorabilia from Popes of the past. An important part of Italian culture is gathering around the dinner table. This is why we’ve integrated a few special tables into each of our restaurants including our most famous, The Pope Table, located at the center of The Pope Room, of course!
The Pope Table is the largest table in the restaurant, seating from 12 – 18 guests. Perfect for celebrating any special occasion. And because Buca di Beppo’s Italian food is meant to be shared family style, at the center of The Pope Table you’ll find a lazy Susan with the bust of the Pope on top and room to share bread and salad around. You can reserve The Buca Pope Room on our RESERVATIONS PAGE or call your local Buca di Beppo for special event arrangements.

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants are owned and operated by Buca Inc. which in turn is owned by Planet Hollywood International Inc. / Earl Enterprises, a recognized leader in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, building innovative, sustainable brands that guests can enjoy today and in the future.

Buca di Beppo is an American restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American food served in a fun and festive atmosphere celebrating everything Italian! The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Orlando, Florida. The chain of more than 90 (86 company-owned, 5 franchises in UK, 1 franchise in Mexico) establishments is owned by Buca, Inc., which in turn is owned by Planet Hollywood International Inc.
Buca di Beppo provides international franchise opportunities and is currently seeking new location opportunities and qualified individuals to help us expand our brand. Our mission is to provide every guest with an over the top celebratory experience by delivering vibrant Italian food in an eclectic, vintage setting. If you are interested in licensing and/or development opportunities with Buca di Beppo, please complete this form and someone from our team will be in contact.

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