Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad

3.4

452 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Located near the Forum of Carlsbad, your Carlsbad, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. It's easy to see why we are everyone's favorite Italian restaurant. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style. From the moment you walk into your Carlsbad Buca, you know you are going to be well taken care of. You'll feel like family because we treat you like family. We love celebrations so be sure to book our semi-private dining rooms or set up catering for your next special event. Make your reservations or simply stop by to enjoy a meal today. We can't wait to see you!

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 479-2533
Website
https://dineatbuca.com/locations/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Constantino Roblero
Catering
Buca di Beppo’s catering is perfect for all occasions. It can be delivered to your door or picked up. We specialize in catering for large and small groups, with convenient and value priced packages. From business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more, let us do the work by preparing your meal. Your order includes everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments are included. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA to order or learn more at bucadibeppo.com/catering.
Private party facilities
Buca di Beppo is your home for celebrations. Treat your guests to a fun and festive atmosphere by hosting your event in one of our uniquely themed sections, while enjoying authentic Italian dishes served family-style. Our team will help you plan the perfect event tailored to your needs and budget.
Private party contact
Joscelyn Runnells: (619) 329-4870

Location
1921 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
El Camino Real
Parking details
Ample parking in the Forum Shopping Center. Buca To Go parking spaces available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.2Food
3.5Service
3.2Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Buca di Beppo in Carlsbad offers an inviting atmosphere for large groups and family gatherings. Guests appreciate the "outstanding staff" and immersive décor. While some note cleanliness issues and mixed food reviews, others praise the "fresh and delicious" offerings. Ideal for those seeking a lively, nostalgic dining experience with attentive service.

452 Reviews

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Tracy
San Diego
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a baby, no one offered highchair. The waitress kept putting items down in front of baby. Service was ok otherwise. Food was ok but not worth the money.
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Michael
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place for family birthday dinner. Kids and adults both enjoyed, food was good, service was excellent
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Jessica
Salt Lake City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was not great. Portions were as advertised, but not worth it the price.
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Claire
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foof was great. Service was great. We enjoyed the ambiance.
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Marissa
Orange County
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Hostess/server was very cold and unfriendly. She clearly did not like children. All the food was great except the cheese garlic bread which tasted horrible. More expensive than anything else we ate the whole vacation. About $36/person and most were kids who ate two bites.
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Greg
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was fresh and delicious!!! I’m a Disabled person and the elevator was broken, so I had to manage to walk upstairs, but never told me elevator was broken when I made my reservation … And I feel the service was ok with our waitress…
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Rick
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food sucks here. My teenage kid can make better pasta. This is the Taco Bell of Italian food Olive Garden is better!! And I don’t even go there!
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Chris and Anita
San Diego
42 reviews
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5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to a Buca do Beppo elsewhere and knew what to expect but were happy to see that our expectations were met and exceeded. The food was great, the service was wonderful and we were immersed in American Italian and Italian memorabilia that kept us chatting and puzzling over everything surrounding us.
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Linda
San Diego
163 reviews
2.0
163 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Wow! The once hopping’, loud, energetic, waiting in line restaurant has really changed. When we walked in there was only one other couple seated. It was deathly quiet except for the music playing in the background (and it was not the Italian music we were accustomed to in our many previous visits). Our waiter was nice and attentive throughout our visit. The prices of the food has gone up but so has every other restaurant. The pepperoni pizza was half the size it use to be for $28 and the baked rigatoni was $39. The food was no different than going to the mall at Sbarro’s,… it was average at best. It’s too bad, I’ve had great memories at these restaurants and it seems to really gone down hill.
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RyanC
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great for large groups and parties. Service was great and food was decent enough for the occasion. However, the restaurant was DIRTY!! The floors and hand rails were horrible and the bathroom needs a deep clean. Place needs a good cleaning and a refresh.
Buca di Beppo - CarlsbadResponded on June 7, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that our restaurant is suitable for large groups and that you had great service. We apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered. This is not the standard we strive for, and we will address these concerns immediately. Your comments are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention.
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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-2533.

Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad is rated 3.4 stars by 452 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

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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1921 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Additional information

Cross street
El Camino Real
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample parking in the Forum Shopping Center. Buca To Go parking spaces available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Constantino Roblero
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://dineatbuca.com/locations/
Phone number
(760) 479-2533
Catering
Buca di Beppo’s catering is perfect for all occasions. It can be delivered to your door or picked up. We specialize in catering for large and small groups, with convenient and value priced packages. From business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more, let us do the work by preparing your meal. Your order includes everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments are included. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA to order or learn more at bucadibeppo.com/catering.
Private party facilities
Buca di Beppo is your home for celebrations. Treat your guests to a fun and festive atmosphere by hosting your event in one of our uniquely themed sections, while enjoying authentic Italian dishes served family-style. Our team will help you plan the perfect event tailored to your needs and budget.
Private party contact
Joscelyn Runnells: (619) 329-4870

Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad

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Private dining

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What 452 people are saying

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