Buca di Beppo

12/31/08

Bad service, such a dissapointment

by psychoellie at Citysearch

Went to Buca for my 25th birthday after a really rough year. Wanted to go somewhere nice, never have been let down before. DO NOT get served by MICHAEL. Even though we had been before, he gave us the tour of the kitchen. When we ordered drinks, I pointed out that it was my birthday, and he commented that it was everyone's birthday in this particular room. He kept winking at my boyfriend throughout the meal. Was not very attentive. Never asked if we wanted more drinks. Sang Happy Birthday and gave cake to the other two tables in the room. Gave us the check and nothing else. Food was good as usual, service really sucked. Reported our experience to the front counter and they tried to make up for it by giving us cake and a gift card. We were planning on returning for a graduation, but now we will be seeking other plans. Buca really let us down. They need to be more discerning when hiring wait staff.

• Pros: Good food, nice ambience
• Cons: Bad wait staff

Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Homesick for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic. Dishes center on Southern Italian immigrant fare, and are meant to be shared family-style with a large goblet of wine-to enhance the taste, of course. The ornate décor with walls covered in vintage photos evokes a warm homey feel that welcomes customers to dine among the other families and loyal customers. Buon Appetito!

Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Homesick for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic. Dishes center on Southern Italian immigrant fare, and are meant to be shared family-style with a large goblet of wine-to enhance the taste, of course. The ornate décor with walls covered in vintage photos evokes a warm homey feel that welcomes customers to dine among the other families and loyal customers. Buon Appetito!

02/11/07

Lots of good food for a good price.

by woodstock06 at Citysearch

Great for the kids or just the two of you not very romantic but this resturant is not desigined for that.You feel like your at grandmas.

• Pros: Thumbs up food
• Cons: Thumbs down for romantic

11/21/06

Go Hunrgy

by andreabarba at Citysearch

This place is a fun filled place with all the pictures on the wall. Kids love the fact that you get to go thru the kitchen. The food is outstanding and the amount of food well let's just there is enought to feed a small army.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Too full to do anything else after leaving

11/10/06

Best calamari in town!!!

by t_eckart at Citysearch

can not say enough about this resaurant. The service, ambience and food are above superior. And the price will shock you on how inexpensive it is.

• Pros: One of the BEST restaurants in Orlando!!! you can even dine inside the kitchen!!!
• Cons: If you don't make a reservation, you can posibly wait a while but WELL worth the wait.

07/11/03

Absoltely Fantastic!

by rmast at Citysearch

I can't imagine anyone giving this restaurant a bad review. My husband, 6 year old son and I went last night for my birthday and sat at the table in the kitchen. That was our first experience of that kind (sitting in the restaurant kitchen) and our first time at this restaurant. It was so much fun. The food was absolutely wonderful and the portions were more than generous; we had enough for our supper tonight too and still had leftovers! All the employees were very friendly and entertaining. It was a great experience sitting in the kitchen; we highly recommend that. We can't wait to go again and take others with us next time.

• Pros: Fun, Great food, Generous portions
• Cons: None

12/06/02

Superior Food

by accounting at Citysearch

Our first visit was a learning experience. Alot of food! Really superior food! Our second visit was better than the first. We knew what to expect. And yes, by all means, take doggie bags. They are truely worth it

11/15/02

Bring the breath mints!

by dharmahair at Citysearch

Yummy food in great quantities but whoa baby, lots of garlic. Fun atmosphere, lots of stuff to look at. Prices are ok. Wasn't happy with not getting bread or a salad with the meal and having to order them separately but pretty fun place all in all.

08/30/02

bigabellybuster

by BenSeeley at Citysearch

Food tastes great. You have a large variety to choose from. The prices are reasonable and the crew is friendly.

• Pros: good tasting food, large portions, price is reasonable
• Cons: ugly photos