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343 N Front St
Columbus, OH 43215
Buca Di Beppo in Columbus is a three star Italian restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere.
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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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/06/2008
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If you value quantity over quality of food, this is your place!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Bucca di Beppo is just an over priced starchfest. Granted, many Americans just think of bread pasta and pizza when they think of italian food. Bucca's menu should be cheap like their ingredients, but I still...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To people around Columbus Buca di Beppo might not seem like a big deal, but to this New England transplant who had never even heard of such a thing, a trip to Buca di Beppo is like a great acid trip…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The environment is pretty loud because usually big groups of people attend a place like this. For those that do not know, BdB is more of a family type restaurant, so the portion sizes are really big.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for sheer, uhm, craziness.... It's hard to explain the appeal of this place to someone who's never been. My attempt goes something like this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some will find BdB loud, tacky, boisterous and inauthentic. And they would be right. Yes, the portions are enormous, but the food is nowhere near as good as, say, Salvi's (Hilliard) or Moretti's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please read my dire warning. Figure out payment before you go with a large group to Buca Di Beppo. Every time I've gone sorting out the check has been a huge ordeal, because people will want to share…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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A great and fun place to eat.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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fun place to go with large group or just for a romantic dinner for two, as long as you have similar eating habits as those u go with. i've only ever had macaroni rosa, which is sooo good! it has macaroni...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quantity over quality...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must respectfully disagree with Kevin, although if he's a part-time gourmet I can understand his criticism to a degree. The bottom line is, Buca is not the place for authentic, world-class, fine…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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I've been here about five times and this place gets better each time. The food is amazing. I love the pizza and the Lemon Butter Chicken is to die for. I've been to 6 different Bucca's and this one is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If your with a large group Buca Di Beppo is an alright place. Do not go in if you're on a date or small group, last time I was there everything was family style. There are a lot better Italian places…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4 nurses and myself ate here.All got sick within 24 hours and went to the hospital,where we all were told we had food posioning.We have been sick for over a week,with no reponse from the management after many...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Talk about crazy stuff on the walls. And mass quantities of food. And wine. The check for four of us ran around $170. They start by giving you a quick tour of the kitchen. (We were surprised not only by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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I have experienced Buca about 5 times and it has been a consistent experience; BLAND food, overpriced food & drinks, and lack-luster service. Everytime someone in my family says "We're going to Buca di Beppo...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Loving Buca is like a dirty secret. There isn't one thing that makes the place appealing and there are dozens of reasons to hate it. Buca is a chain that seems bigger than life. Its noisy, crowded, serves huge...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Some will find BdB loud, tacky, boisterous and inauthentic. And they would be right. Yes, the portions are enormous, but the food is nowhere near as good as, say, Salvi's or Moretti's. BdB is not the place for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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In a city that is quickly developing, it is hard to find a place to dine that just feels like home. At Buca, it is like dining at Grandma's house in the old country. The food is fabulous, service outstanding,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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Just had my graduation at the Arena District Buca di Beppo. It was a great way to finish a long graduation cerimony. Had the whole family together and our server, Jen?,took fantastic care of us. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Buca Di Beppo is... hard to capture in a sentence. "Family-style" dining in this case refers to an (Americanized) Italian menu with massive plates of food only (no individual servings), tons of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Second to my grandmother (who is 100% Italian), I've never had better Italian food. I love the atmosphere and would recommend it to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Stopped in at Buca in the Arena district and had a great time. The Chicken lemon was excellent, the green beans nice and crisp, and we wrapped it up with the tiramisu. I found that the weekdays are the easiest...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Hardly a romantic spot as some suggest, but definitely a fun place for parties of any size. Great for families and kids of all ages due to family style service, noise level and lot's of fun decorations. Food...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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Went to Buca last week after the gamers convention. Very cool restaurant. Lots of little rooms and set up like a big maze. The food was awesome. We got a pizza and salad and where absolutely stuffed. I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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I would just like to start by saying how wonderful this place is. I went there after my daughter's dance recital. People there were so nice. Everyone of them came up to my daughter at some point in the evening...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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Went to Buca the other night on a date and found out I didn't have to take the grocery bag home. They finally have small portions for us two-somes. Service was awesome with Mama Buca taking great care of us....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2004
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I have been in cafeterias that serve better Italian food that Buca's. Here is living proof that more is not necessarily better. I have given this restaurant three chances. I have yet to taste a decent meal,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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Buca Di Beppo is a good time NOT good food. It's edible, mostly and one can have leftovers for days, but tasty, well made or interesting? Not hardly. For truly good italian, make the trip to Tratoria Roma or...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2003
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Have visited the one in the arena district twice. This place is simply horrible . . . The food, while there is a lot of it, is loaded with too much galic an olive oil. Without those ingredents it would have no...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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You begin your authentic Italian experience by getting a tour through a kitchen of Mexican cooks hard at work wisking up your Garlic filled dishes. The Homestyle theme almost makes it impossible to figure out...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2003
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Great Food with great atmosphere. Great for large Groups however small couples can still have a great time. Food is very reasonably priced.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2003
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Buca Di Beppo is a hype. Their food is not that good, it is noisy and the service leaves a lot to be desired. Portions are huge to fatten up us Ohioians. Would never return
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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I have eaten there on several occassions and had a blast each time. Bring friends because the servings are huge. Unforntunately, the food doesn't come close to the atmosphere. Treat yourself to a patio seat in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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This is not the best place for Italian in columbus! It's too mainstream.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Pretty good place, but clearly a chain. There are more unique Italian places you can only find in Columbus. Try them.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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I would best describe Buca Di Beppo as very expensive fast food Itilian served with an over crowded, loud, and cramped setting. When you go with large groups of people, the folks nearest to the waiter order...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Simply the best in town. Great decor, great menu, great prices and best of all, great food. I highly recommend this to anyone. Please open one in Toledo so I don't have to drive so far. I will definately be...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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We went to Buca di Beppo for our student council banquet. The food was great, and the staff was excellent! Two things you HAVE to get while you're there: the garlic bread and the cheesecake. They're the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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great and fun. remember the portions are huge. don't go there if you'r looking for a quiet place.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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The food was very average. I felt like they were trying to distract me with the kitschy atmosphere, but it didn't work. We had a soggy salad that was doused with bottled Italian dressing, heavy pasta with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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The first time I visited Buca Di Beppo I felt like I was back in Italy. In Italy, everything is served like there are 10 or more in a party of two. I was very impressed and the food was delicious. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2002
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Best southern-Italian style food in the city. You won't find trendy pastas or complex arrangements here, just good old traditional foods like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lasagna, etc... Portions are huge and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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this is so not italian food. it is mass produced, cookie cutter, poorly ballanced cheap eats. at best. do your bad self a favor and blow the place off all together.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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This is the perfect place to go anytime--on a date, with a group of rowdy friends, or with your visiting family. Definitely order the garlic cheese bread, its superb even if you'll have to indure garlic...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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Buca, its a place that reminds you of how wonderfull simple foods in large quantity and the family gathered around an afordable bottle of red wine could make for a most memorable evening. "Joe" simply has a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but I love Buca di Beppo! Their lemon chicken is the greatest!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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I don't understand why people like the food here. The only possible excuse is that the atmosphere overwhelms everything else, and the ensuing sensory confusion numbs the palate. I came here with a big group to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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I have had so many parties at this place, it is impossible to count the times or the dollars, and I am not rich. No complaints, only compliments. This is the most wonderful experience out there. Unheard of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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This is the best all around authentic Italian setting for a restaraunt, makes me feel like I am truly Italian and a Goodfella!!! I feel like I am at home while at the restaraunt, very relaxed and able to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Buca Di Beppo is a great place to take a bunch of friends for an authentic italian dinner, just like grandma used to make. Big plates of pasta, huge meatballs, and enough garlic to keep the vampires away....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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MY FRIENDS TOOK ME HERE FOR MY BIRTHDAY. THE TOUR OF THE KITCHEN AND SEEING THE SIZE OF THE MEATBALLS OH MY GOSH. THE LONG ISLANDS WERE GREAT ALSO. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Fun restaurant. The kids always have a blast, and the food is very good, especially the salads and the lemon chicken. My son loves the spagetti and meatballs. Only complaint.... too much of a good thing... the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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I go to Buca Di Beppo several times a year. They have a great atmosphere but it can be too noisy at times. I have been there with large parties and alone with just one other person. The food is great, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2002
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This is probably the best Itailian restaurant I've ever been to. This is a great place for a group that is also fun. The food is terrific as is the service. Getting seated takes a few minutes if you have...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2002
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Its an amazing place to take a big group of people either for a birthday party or for Prom.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2002
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unique atmosphere...
chefmoz.org - user review
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it was great...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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cost way too much money for the awful food...
dine.com - user review
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