Buca di Beppo

05/09/2008 Posted by JenInIndy

We went here for a birthday celebration. With the exception of the salad, the food was mediocre at best. The atmosphere is noisy and the service was below expectations.

04/27/2008 Posted by girl20

I've been to Buca 3 times now, 2 of which I took out due to the worst customer service in town. The hostess does not give a slightlest effort to smile at the guest. Plus, there is always a frowny guy standing by the host stand and stares at you like you're nothing but a trouble. I never felt welcome there. The food is OK. Not bad, not good, just OK. Could be better for those prices... But the customer service is unacceptable....If you're looking for place where you will feel welcome - do not choose Buca.

12/28/2007 Posted by djmeltdownil

First out was the salad, which was of good size, it should be for $10.00, however i felt cheated out of the items that are traditonally served in an antipasto salad because it was mostly lettuce. On the salad there were 8 small triangles (a slice of luncheon meat cut in quarters) of pepperoni, and 8 small triangles of genoa salami. The provolone cheese was wafer thin (also looked like it was cut from deli cheese) and diced. There were no artichoke hearts, and only 2 pieces of roasted peppers. The garlic bread ($10.00) was a huge dissapointment, the menu did not state that it was made from fococcia. And it is served in a pizza pan, inverted, so when you take a slice and bit into it, you are suprised with the hunt of onions and red peppers baked into the underside of the bread, which isnt all that bad, except that the sliced garlic on top was way too overpowering so you didnt taste the onions and peppers up front, it was more of an aftertaste. Because the bread was baked in a pan, it was very doughy and not crisp, it was just unsatisfying. My chicken saltimbocca(18.00) was perfectly cooked, the cutlet was nice and thin, however the recipie is completely flawed. Nowhere on the menu does it mention that "capers" are included in the dish. Needless to say with the proscuitto (also cured in salt), and the numerous capers, my chicken was similar to a salt-lick, while my fettucini alfredo was perfectly al-dente, the alfredo sauce nor the pasta had seen a grain of salt....??? Also, for $18.00 the portion size was small, 2 small chicken breasts.,..couldnt have been more than 5-6 oz each. The only dish that was well recieved and i felt that i got my moneys worth was the chicken parm kids meal, my nephew loved it and ate it all, and at only $5 it was a steal because the portion size was bigged than our chicken saltimbocca. FYI - soft drinks are $2.75 - we wont be returning and reccomend that you avoid Buca at all costs

Pros: Family Style meal - great for groups

Cons: over priced, over hyped, generic italian fare

09/04/2007 Posted by susan1981

We ate here on a Friday night around 6pm with a party of 5 - We were seated right away and served quickly. The food is plentiful to share, but is ala carte so everything must be ordered separately (e.g. bread/salad/meal) which adds up quickly. The ambience is unique - not the best Italian in town, but definitely worth a visit.

Pros: Ambience, quick seating, good food

Cons: Can get pricey

10/05/2006 Posted by thehick

It is better to go with a group or a large group, due to the family style portions. The meatballs are huge and a conversation starter, but are very bland. Overall if you are looking for good italian food your wasting your time and your money here!

Pros: large portions, huge meatballs

Cons: food lacks flavor, overrated

07/20/2006 Posted by ldelval

I have been to Buca in Louisville, Castleton, and downtown. I love it. My seven year old loves the pictures on the wall, and trying to find the bathroom. Its a little congested, but im sure like visiting family. Wonderful for groups of 4-6. Everyone will leave full and with leftovers. I dont reccomend the pizza, it was a little boring to me. My husband doesnt care for the spaghetti, but the chicken is wonderful.

01/12/2006 Posted by binkie

We make a point to go to Buca everytime we visit my brother in Indy. It's not really good for two, but you can always take it home. The Food is Great, I love the Garlic Cheese Bread. If you have room for dessert the one with the 2 types of Ice Cream and Pistaccios is to die for. We have never had bad service and even the hostess that takes care of TOGo's makes sure you have everything before you leave. Excellent

Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, FEED YOU WHOLE FAMILY

Cons: FAMILY STYLE

11/17/2005 Posted by broodking

Im not saying it is the very best Italian food in the US, but it is defintately one of the best. I am native Italian born. Moved here when I was 12. Its impossible for me to belive someone didnt like the food there. IMO they dont know anything about the cuisine

06/06/2005 Posted by ousalle

I had not thought to find such a cozy and old-world atmosphere in the center of a major city, and do not be fooled by the exterior. From the charming first generation italian staff to the home-made lemoncello, this restaurant is by far my favorite in IN. All the food is Family style servings, and no matter where you sit you have the best seat in the house.

Pros: Fast Service, Real Italians

05/26/2004 Posted by ammgriff

For those of you who have not been to Buca recently, they now offer small portions which is GREAT for parties of 2-4!! For those people who do not like Buca first of all it is REAL IMMIGRANT ITALIAN FOOD!! Do you know what immigarnt means? For those who want real Italian food go to Italy than perhaps your craving will be meet. For those who want a real fun and exciting night go to Buca di Beppo.