Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

4.2

869 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Child-friendly

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you ask a Palo Alto, CA resident what their favorite Italian restaurant is, they're sure to say Buca di Beppo because we make every guest feel like family. From the moment you walk in our doors, we make you feel warm and welcome. Our attentive staff tends to all of your dining needs while our talented chefs skillfully prepare heaping portions of your favorites. Be sure to bring your appetite because we serve up all of our authentic Italian specialties family style! Buca is perfect for any occasion from enjoying a weeknight dinner with your family, a romantic dinner for two, or a huge birthday celebration. Reserve one of our semi-private dining rooms, let us cater your next event, or simply stop by for lunch or dinner! We are conveniently located by the Downtown Library and Heritage Park, near El Camino Real and Highway 82. Come feast with us today!

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Location
643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone number
(650) 329-0665
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a 3-level parking garage directly behind us at City Hall. It is free of charge but fills up quickly on weekends.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Keyes

Private dining

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Child-friendly
Peninsula
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buca di Beppo in Palo Alto is a lively spot perfect for celebrations, offering "huge portions" and a family-style dining experience. While some guests find the service inconsistent, others praise the "excellent food" and friendly staff. With a fun atmosphere and generous servings, it's a great choice for group gatherings.

869 Reviews

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Josephine
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've eaten at Buca di Beppos numerous times and thoroughly enjoyed the our time there.
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Daniel
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good spot and affordable for a group for a nice lunch or dinner
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Armando
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Bar was full of alcohol but yet the employee was out of everything supposedly
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Stanley
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Came for lunch to celebrate a birthday, but staff gave quite a poor treatment overall (and did not honor the birthday sundae voucher).
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Luciana VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience! The venue is fantastic, great service and delicious food!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff and EXCELLENT customer service 👏🏼👍🏼🤗
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Kimberley
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was great to spend our anniversary there with our family
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Janmary
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family style dining! The serving is HUGE and the food is delicious!
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Carol
San Francisco293 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server she was amazing so informative about the menu. Our meal was delicious we had Calamari, shrimp, cheese toast points and bruschetta for appetizers all were perfect. For our lunch we had stuffed chicken and Caesar salad. We will definitely be back.
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Renee
San Francisco70 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Classic Italian ambiance with checkered tablecloths and southern Italian menu served Family style. The chicken parmigiana was very good as was the baked ziti. My only complaint is the prices! $39 for most entrees and green beans were $20. With a drink, it’s easily $50 a person plus tax and tip.
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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 329-0665.

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto is rated 4.2 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Google Map for Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Phone number
(650) 329-0665
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a 3-level parking garage directly behind us at City Hall. It is free of charge but fills up quickly on weekends.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Keyes

Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

Make a booking

Additional information

Private dining

Pope's Room

Wine Room

General

Kitchen Table

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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