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Buca di Beppo

1233 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 224-8672

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Buca di Beppo

What Users are Saying:

  • Make reservations
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
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3 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Buca di Beppo

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/2007 Posted by mkesw

My husband and I have eaten at Buca's many times and enjoy the delicious food and festive environment. If you're planning to go, I'd recommend making reservations by phone or online. Without reservation, you may have to wait awhile. Reservations are especially important if you'd like to dine at the kitchen table - a large booth located in the kitchen where you can see various entrees being prepared and delivered to customers. Also, if you sign up for the email list on their website, you'll receive special discounts and coupons from time to time, as well as updated information about new menu items and changes in restaurant hours. All in all, a great place to dine. We recommend it!

Pros: good food, great value, picture of nuns playing bumper cars ;-)

Cons: not conducive to quiet conversations on a busy night

3 Star Rating: Average

02/23/2007 Posted by 43north87west

Nice ambience and good downtown location,decent sized bar, off-street parking (while it lasts) are the good points of this restaurant. But in the end it is still an average Italian chain restaurant. Two occasions left me with a bad taste in my mouth, the last being a nasty assistant manager, the first being the exclusion of salad dressing from a $$$$$ enormous catering order. Usually when management is not up to par, the service of the whole staff reflects it. I always felt like the staff was doing me a favor, which is a turn off. But it seems to be a popular place and as such, I was invited many times to large gatherings of friends at this restaurant. Based on my experiences I would not choose this restaurant. My S.O. and I spend a lot of time and money traveling and dining out here and elsewhere. As a frequent business traveler I also dine in many cities, mostly at upscale establishments, occasionally at chain restaurants... I'm experienced at dining out. If you like the chain restaurants, Maggiano's is superior for Italian food in a chain restaurant. That said, Milwaukee is a diner's dream come true... and if you're looking for Italian, a lot of places do it better without going to the chains.

Pros: Nice atmosphere, good for large groups, lots of food, nice break from suburban strip mall chains

Cons: Chain restaurant, chain restaurant service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/01/2006 Posted by michellew0276

I love Buca's! The food is consistant, nice full bar, loads of fun. Its even more entertaining to go in large groups but is also nice for 2. Served family style so you can try a few dishes and pass them around. A lot of food for the money. My favorite is the Lemon Chicken and Bruchetta. I've had other things and they have all been great.

Pros: Ambience, Value, Consistantly Great Food

Editor's Review

Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where To Sit

If you have a large party, reserve the circular "Pope's Table." Special occasion? Request the kitchen table, where diner's can watch all the behind-the-scenes restaurant action.

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Restaurant Information

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Private Rooms

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1233 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

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