The service was great!!! Perfect place to bring family, friends, or even a date with your special person! The food is great from the appetizer to the entrees to the drinks. If you come, make sure Chuck is your waiter! read more

The perfect way to spend your birthday. You make a reservation saying it's your birthday and they give you the best tour of the kitchen that make you feel so special on your birthday. You look around and you feel like you're Italy with the paintings on the wall pictures right above your table. Great conversation pieces. The waiters always have a story where they came from and very excited to share. The food is over the top. The antipasto was amazing. My family fought over the peppers they were linguine was delicious perfectly made and the spaghetti and the meatballs hit the spot with me so good Thank you for making my birthday even more special read more

This place is good if you're looking for nostalgia Everything feels too fried and you feel it in your pores when you leave... grow growing up as a kid that was 100% the spot... as an adult adult see myself coming back Best item here: I still have to say the eggplant Parmesan read more

Wanted my monthly Italian take out feast but was repulsed by the $35 price point at Johnny Carino's, I was pleasantly shocked to learn that Buca Di Beppo has recently tailored some of their menu items to suit INDIVIDUAL diners. Alas, the place whose name literally translates into "Joe's Basement" now will feed JUST Guiseppe, er, Joe...instead of the customary groups of 3 to 8 people that their customarily Goliath-sized entrees will satisfy. I opted for their lasagna w/ a side mixed green salad, two pieces garlic bread and an accompaniment of their half-pound meatball. The flavor profiles were earthy, heavily redolent of tomato-dense sauces slowly simmered for several hours. The lasagna features several cheeses including mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and provolone paired w/ their minced meatball base to produce an unctuous, deeply satisfying bite. Ditto for that meatball, which could double for a MLB baseball (strictly in SIZE not taste!). The salad and garlic bread were both undersized and underwhelming. The bread was served cold and charitably described on the menu as "two pieces" even though it's quite clearly cleared in half, diagonally, from one larger piece of bread. My salad wasn't chilled and some of the lettuce pieces were beginning to wilt. Pro Tip- And this is a universal complaint against the big three national Italian chains of Buca di Beppo, Olive Garden and Johnny Carino's-- Pls STOP dispatching your takeout orders in foil containers, which cause us to hafta reheat our orders in other vessels. read more

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Ordered the eggplant parmesan and spicy Italian sausage parpadelle. Eggplant was a little too sour/ acidic, but parpadelle dish was amazing! Burst of flavor with just the right amount of spiciness over buttery parpadelle. Definitely have a new favorite here. Friendly service and cozy ambiance. Not too loud so perfect for romantic dinner. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Family dinner with my brother-in-law was a great time at buca! Our server had the best energy. She was so patient with our large party. We had so much pasta! Bathrooms were very clean. read more

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Buca di Beppo is a family style sharing restaurant. We did a large party and were accommodated pretty well. I think everything came out timely and we had zero complaints in taste. We had pesto salmon, chicken and potatoes, Alfredo, vodka pasta, broccoli, and green beans. Interestingly we were not charged a gratuity fee for a large party, which we were anticipating with the norm these days. We did leave a nice tip regardless! My only suggestion is that I'm all for restoration and keeping old things old, but the bathroom could use a pick-me-up with the chipping going on in the stalls! Overall we love this restaurant and will continue coming back! read more

The thing I love about Buca is that it's always consistent. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. It's a great spot for larger parties. The portions are huge. I always walk out with leftovers. Some of my favorites are their Chicken Carbonara and Penne Alla Vodka. read more

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This was my first time at Buca di Beppo and here are my thoughts.... It's Mother's Day and it was busy! Thank god for my reservation. A big shout out to the hostess, Layla, she was so nice and was able to get my mother and I to our seats 5 minutes before our reservation time. To me that's a big deal. It's an adorable restaurant, with a lot of personality. Our waiter was Charles. At first, I didn't know where our service with Charles was going to lead to. It felt rushed, BUT I had to take a step back and come to realize that it's Mother's Day and it's Busy. What I appreciated from Charles was transparency on the wait time, how apologetic he was and was attentive by checking in on us. He made great recommendations and we ordered them. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, the Prosciutto stuffed chicken, and the Italian broccoli Romano. They were delicious. Charles was great and they way he handled the crowed was stellar! Lastly, shout out to the chef and cooks for a delicious meal. Way to go! Thank you Buca and Charles for making my Mom feel special on Mothers Day! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

This place is the best! Amazing, flavorful, and filling eats! Had great time with our service Charles. The restaurant itself has beautiful decor that resembles traditional and vintage little Italy. This is a plus especially with many places nowadays opting for the plain modern look. Would highly recommend to anyone for lunches, client lunches, and dates. read more

A pretty good spot for a large social gathering. I came here with family for a wedding dinner celebration. When I first walked in, I was expecting a place a little bit fancier, but to my surprise it was more casual. The smell was very overbearing, it smelled of sweat and cheese, and I understand it could be because of the cheese they use for their dishes. However, it was too much for me. This place is fairly big! It's kind of a maze to get around, but they do have a lot of seating. I actually really enjoyed the food! The salads and garlic bread were my absolute fave! It's tough to come across a good salad. We had family style pastas: spaghetti, alfredo, and I can't remember the other, but my tummy left happy! I enjoyed my time here, just not a place I would go out of my way for a meal. Service was good! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Buca di Beppo is one of those Italian spots that everyone has seemingly been to. But despite the many locations throughout the Southern California area, I've never been to one of these restaurants up to this point. Looking to give them a try, I decided to check them out on Uber Eats and see what there was to eat. At the time of this review, the restaurant was running a buy one get one free offer for a multitude of their dishes. And so I decided to order their Chicken Parmigiana which was $20.69 at the time of this review. Considering the BOGO price, the two orders I had came out to be about $16 per entree. And considering the size of the dish, it was pretty fair from a price-to-portion ratio. The dish had two items to it: a slab of breaded chicken and spaghetti noodles. The container it came in was pretty large in size, so the dish lasted two to three meals. From a quantity standpoint, you could make this meal last awhile which is why the portion proposition is there. But on the other side of the coin, the food was pretty difficult to eat. Starting with the piece of chicken, the breading was very soggy by the time it got to me. This made the dish as a whole taste very wet and not very appetizing. The breading of the chicken also lacked flavor which was a big letdown. The meat of the chicken appeared to be a condensed chicken patty and made the meat taste dry despite the wetness of the dish. And moving onto the noodles, the dominance of the red sauce left little room for any other flavors to shine through. The noodles tasted overwhelmingly of tomato which created a major imbalance given the texture of the noodles and the chicken it came with. With so many positive reviews coming from others who have tried Buca di Beppo, I would be inclined to try something else the next time I stop by. And while the $16 price tag for a large plate of pasta is an enticing offer from a price to portion perspective, the flavors of the food was a major letdown. But don't let this stop you from giving them a try! I'm sure the other items they have on the menu might move the needle for most people. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

This place is known for family style dining and it's not too hard to see why. We held a retirement party here in their private room this week. It was enormous and could've held 50 people easily. There's a another side too that is behind a velvet curtain that can hold another 50! They even have a gorgeous round pope's table that hold parties of 12. The swrvice was great. The manager took me back to the room early and let me decorate and then led the guests through maze to the back room as they came. The server also came to introduce himself and was prompt with drink orders as guests arrived. Everyone was busy mingling and he never rushed us to start eating. The portions were huge on even the most basic set menu we chose. The bread was soft, the salads crispy, and the pastas flavorful. They had a vegetarian entree made for me too, the eggplant parmesean which I had to pack up for later as the ziti was delicious and plentiful. Defintely recommend for large parties! We even had a photographer come in and pose us and take pictures he brought back in to sell to the honoree. read more

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This place is perfect for large parties. They serve family style which means large portions. I've tried several dishes from here and there always consistent with the service and taste. They have a good bogo deal online so get it while it last! read more

First time ever eating at a Buca di Beppo and it was a great experience. Went with family on a Sunday evening and for a party of 6, we waited about 10 minutes to be sat. The decor is so cute, retro wall art, photos of celebrities, random Italian Knick knacks. Great vibe. Food was delicious. It is shaeable/family style plates. We ordered the $40 bundle - choice from spaghetti or fettuccine Alfredo and a Caesar salad or mixed greens. We chose the chicken Alfredo and the Caesar. Chefs kiss. Love a goood ceasar. We also ordered the chicken parm (3 pieces) they were hefty size and the trio platter as an appetizier which included calamari, spicy shrimp, and fried mozzarella. Yummm. My little cousin ordered the kids spaghetti and said it was plain. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Mid carnage - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Horrible service was there on a Friday night .....starting with host to server was my first time there not going back

My family and I had a pleasant experience at Buca di Beppo (Claremont). The prices are very competitive; the food portions are gigantic; staff is very charming & accommodating; and its ambiance is welcoming and lovely. If searching for an affordable location to quickly feed a large party, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) fits that niche. Concerning the food, I sincerely enjoyed their pasta's noodles because it tasted fresh and springy. [Important Note: Buca di Beppo (Claremont) serves its food "family style." The "regular" size feeds 3 to 4 people. The "buca big" size feed 5 to 6 people. Be prepared to share.] Unfortunately, the biggest problem with Buca di Beppo (Claremont) is the dishes' flavors. The Fettuccini Alfredo ($34.99 + $7 for chicken) is very bland; its cheese sauce resembles the taste served in prepackaged frozen dinners. The Chicken Marsala ($39.99) also had an unsettling sweetness; it tasted like budget Teriyaki Chicken dripping with thin teriyaki sauce. Its sugary mushrooms tasted like cotton candy. And the Buca Trio Platter ($40.99) was a mess of saltiness, cough-inducing spiciness, and oiliness. I applaud Buca di Beppo (Claremont) for its huge portions and beautiful plating. However, its food is just not tasty nor remarkable. Be prepared to use the table side pepper and salt shakers to alter its taste. My family and I arrived on Saturday (around 5PM). Buca di Beppo (Claremont) is very busy! There were many groups and parties waiting to dine-in. The front hostess immediately helped us, and she quickly wrote down my name. We were seated in four minutes and 48 seconds. As soon as we were seated, we were immediately greeted by our waiter (Vince). Vince is charming, hardworking, and very helpful. Vince brought a jovial smile and a professional attitude to our table. Compared to other locations, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) has amazing staff! Staff moved quickly. We ordered the Buca Trio Platter ($40.99), Fettuccini Alfredo ($34.99) with chicken (additional $7), Chicken Marsala ($39.99), and Colossal Brownie Sundae ($18.99). Vince worked fast. The drinks arrived in two minutes and 20 seconds. The Buca Trio Platter appetizer arrived very quickly after. Vince provided the table with bread. And all the main dishes arrived within 23 minutes. The Buca Trio Platter includes Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, and Spicy Shrimp. The Fried Calamari came extremely salty. The breading is not flaky; rather, its breading is hard despite not being overcooked. Strangely, the Calamari also had a small spicy bite. The Fried Mozzarella had a very weak cheese taste. It arrived soggy and lukewarm. It sat atop very acidic tomato sauce. Unfortunately, the Spicy Shrimp was horrendous. The entire table started gagging and coughing from the unexpected, powerful spice powder in its batter. Our amazing server, Vince, quickly accommodated us; Vince was able to replace the pungent Spicy Shrimp with another serving of Fried Calamari. The complimentary bread came dry and barely warm. Thankfully, the wetness and flavor of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar saved the bread. Concerning the other dishes, the served chicken is tender and moist. And as previously mentioned, I enjoyed the pasta's noodles. It tasted fresh and well-prepared. I also liked how the Fettuccini Alfredo's sauce (despite tasting cheap) had an enjoyable thick consistency; the sauce was not wet and watery. Regarding the Colossal Brownie Sundae, I appreciated the scoops of creamy chocolate ice cream. Unfortunately, the whip cream and brownie bites tasted a little cheap with that prominent artificial sugariness. Regarding ambiance, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) sparkles and attracts. This location's strength is its phenomenal ambiance. The photographs and art murals are visually stunning. Buca di Beppo (Claremont) successfully shares the story of a rich, deep history. What's even more spectacular was the cleanliness! This location is spotless! Maintaining that level of cleanliness with so many decorations is extremely impressive. At times, Buca di Beppo (Claremont) felt like Disneyland. In addition, the location did not play music, so it was easy to speak with family. Also, I enjoyed how the air condition felt very strong (almost refreshingly chilly). Guests always felt comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Buca di Beppo (Claremont). Our waiter, Vince, is delightful. The ambiance is gorgeous. And its prices and generous portions are very competitive. Unremarkable flavors aside, I left Buca di Beppo (Claremont) full. Service: 5 out of 5 Ambiance: 5 out of 5 Food's Taste: 2 out of 5 read more

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Ridiculous I waited on the phone for over 30 minutes no answer called numerous times to place a order no answer I'll take my business somewhere else read more

haven't been here lately, service was super friendly, courteous, neat old school scenery, with great history on the walls.. food tasted great, a little slow but all in all a great experience.. read more

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I havent been here in a while Now i remember why We never got our house bread ! We ordered a festive bundle with salad fettuccine and garlic bread. We never got the garlic bread either and the fetruccine had some other pastas mixed in I know by mistake. Its like they put two leftovers togther I wont be back When i told them about both breads they did offer to bring it out but we were done and i was going to give what was left to a homeless person. Hopefully they dont complain about no bread lol read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo well suppose to be but had other noodles mixed in - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Chuck was legit!!! The pasta was amazing. And the birthday song to our birthday boy was very sweet. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Pope Room - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

14 guests in attendance for Easter family dinner . Chuck was our waiter , great server , very attentive, friendly and helpful with menu questions/suggestions . Food was good , environment good a very enjoyable dining experience. read more

Service has never been lacking, food is good, and portions always make it worth it. Bummed that my last visit might be my last visit. It truly was a date night disaster. After being seated and drink/dinner order. I started eating the bread, I'm tearing it and I double take and see MOLD ON THE BREAD! Girlfriend freaks out and immediately wants to leave. We're ready to go and our server comes over and my girlfriend quietly shows her the mold on the bread. My girlfriend and I talked about it later, because our server was horrified herself. She didn't even respond calmly, she gave us her honest initial reaction. She comped my girlfriend's coke and we were on our way. We heard her telling the kitchen and I'm sure she had that moldy bread in hand. I reached out to corporate but of course no one has bothered to contact me. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - MOLDY BREAD! - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Upon entering there was a hostess who appeared quite upset. She asked how many people. I responded two. Then she turned away and started muttering to herself. So I asked if she was talking to us. She didn't say anything and walked away outside. Then a male worker came up and said how many. I said two. I asked what happened with the female hostess. The male host said that something was wrong. Hmmm... and so we are to face the brunt of her situation. So this host takes us to be seated. It was right under an AC vent and very cold. The people on the next table said it was very cold. So we moved 2 tables down. We sat there for 15 minutes and no one came. While we were sitting there, we noticed the prices on the menu have drastically risen. A lot of the plates were $50 plus. A waiter walked by holding a big bowl of ice cream. It was so close to his face when he was talking to find out where it was supposed to go. High prices and poor employee interaction. Certainly, won't be back. read more

Restaurant with a lot of character! Fun ambience inside. Waiter was wonderful, very friendly and attentive! Family style so our table picked a few dishes and shared. Portions are big and flavorful. read more

First off I'd like to say that my family and I enjoy coming to this location for the ambience and the service that we've always received but on June 13, we went to celebrate three birthdays and this was not a very good experience. First off the service was ok just not the standard we've always had, we just assumed they were short staffed so we just kept reminding our server of things we asked for every time he came around which were far and few in between. Second, it seems like all the pasta dishes were very dry and we had to remind our server to bring us Parmesan and crushed chili peppers. The worst part is they try to charge my card for a larger amount than I was supposed to, and when they reversed the charge, they locked my account so the server had to come back with the card and tell me that it was denied their mistake embarrassed me so I gave him a second card to pay with later that day my credit card called me and said that they had locked the account due to unusual activity, so their mistake caused me to have an embarrassing night and instead of telling me and the table that they screwed up and locked my account, they came back and just said that my card was denied. I will never step foot at that location again. read more

Food was delicious, and our server Chuck was a funny and attentive host for our family of 11. They made the service feel easy, quick, and gave us a nice place to celebrate our friends birthday! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Large portions of food so be prepared to share. Our waiter was amazing and his British accent made it better. He was very knowledgeable with the menu items which was great for us, and he even offered suggestions on what was best for a picky eater. Lol! read more

Bri and Chuck were so sweet!! Food was hot and delicious. But Chuck and Bri took care of of their tables and helped with others as well!

Been coming to this location for over 20 years now. Always a delicious and satisfying meal with enough food to take home for 2 days! Our server Chuck was exceptional helping us out with the menu and our options! The Chicken Parmigiana NEVER fails us. The Manicotti was so tender and gooey. Hoping to celebrate birthdays and big occasions for years to come. read more

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My husband and I went here for our 27th wedding anniversary to have dinner we didn't have to wait long but when they seated us they took us way way in the back at a round table pretty much by ourselves and not even a booth like they have in the front part as you walk in. The waiter took our order brought our food and didn't come back to check on us to see if we needed anything for a long time he only came by once. The food was ok but a little dry on the fettuccine Alfredo I was really hoping to enjoy this night at a nice table setting. As we walked out we seen so many open booths that looked more like a romantic setting that would of been my ideal table and a little better customer service. read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

Buca di Beppo is a family-style Italian restaurant known for their large quantities and flavorful food. This location is near the trader joe's and is easy to find. There's lots of parking in the complex, and they take Apple Pay. The ambiance inside the restaurant can be described as casual and eclectic. It's great for large groups and for sharing. The service is phenomenal! I went here for my birthday and was treated very nicely - they give you a free ice cream and sing to you with candles. Also, there's a photographer that takes pictures for sale. The food was okay for the price. The bread was seasoned well and had a good crust & the spicy shrimp was flavorful. However, the Alfredo was bland and the rigatoni was undercooked. The pastas in general were a miss that day. The portion was worth the quantity though. Each dish that's supposed to serve 2-3 people really serves 4-5. read more

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I would recommend I have always had great food, and a great experience every time I've come here.

We came yesterday to celebrate my boyfriends birthday with family and we had such a great time! We've been coming to this Buca location since the early 2000's and we've celebrated many an occasion here. The food is always delicious and the portions are intimidating, but make for the best leftovers! Shout out to our awesome server Daniel who was also bartending and serving. He took great care of us and we had the best time. read more

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I waited for almost 10 minutes before someone came to my table for a drink order. I ordered the spaghetti and meatball.. The meatball was ok but the spaghetti was DISGUSTING. The sauce tasted like pure tomato SAUCE with no seasoning whatsoever. No flavor at all just like eating tomato sauce and tomato paste from the can! On top of that, the (supposedly) parmesan cheese tasted like plastic! Again no flavor. It reminded me of the one time I was desperate and bought paemesan cheese from the dollar store and it was terrible and I ended up throwing it out. I don't know where they get their cheese but just like the sauce, it is tasteless. Then there was the very plain "garlic" bread which was a BOTTOM piece of bread cut in half with, again, no flavor whatsoever! I'm Italian and not that picky (Vince's is good) but YEARS ago we went to Buca and my family did not like it but it was so many years ago that I thought I'd try it again and the disappointment did not disappoint! My German ex mother in law with her "cottage cheese", lol lasagna did a better job on her sauce. I don't know why anyone would ever go back there. read more

Ever since I was a teenager, I've wanted to visit this Buca Di Beppo while vising my uncle and aunt at Pilgrimage Place. This part of Claremont is so rustic and reminds me the 1970's era of fun and freedom. I did take-out and was not disappointed with the service or quality of food from this location, as their staff are friendly and efficient at what they do. The place is festive, and easy to get to from the 210 freeway. I will try and bring the family here, as a way to venture out to outside of the SGV... read more

My family and I, 37 of us, were celebrating my graduation - Carol and Errol were our servers...they were impeccable!!! They and their team were very accommodating, not letting anything slip by! Andrew, the manager, was also accommodating with a last minute addition. Taylor at the corporate office helped make our celebration happen!!! Thank you ALL!!! read more

Shows up 50 minutes before closing and said "the kitchen is closed ". We understand you are trying to go home earlier please adjust your time online read more

Sadly Buca used to be great! Visited the Claremont location today to have lunch with friends .....not the same it used to be.....this sad looking limp presentation, almost cold piece of lasagna was an embarrassment. Definitely not fresh & overpriced! Don't even know what Lesly the waitress was thinking bringing this out to the table looking like this unless she didn't care or it's business as usual! $15.49 lasagna $3 extra small Caesar salad Don't think I will ever miss this place anymore! I really hope Buca improves their food and management works on quality control! read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Sad presentation of cold lasagna - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California

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I tried the Alfredo pasta and the garlic bread, and both were amazing! The Alfredo was super creamy and rich, and the garlic bread was honestly one of the tastiest I've ever had--perfectly crispy with lots of flavor. Great portions and overall a delicious experience! Service was warm and attentive read more

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Claremont, California