Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad

3.4

459 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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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Additional information

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/carlsbad/
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 459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.5Service
3.3Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
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Review summary

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Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad is ideal for lively family gatherings and parties, offering a nostalgic ambiance filled with Italian memorabilia. Guests note that "the food was fresh and delicious" and "service was excellent," making it a memorable dining experience. However, cleanliness and elevator accessibility could be improved.

459 Reviews

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Jessica
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was disgusting and the service was horrible. All the staff was grumpy and rude
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Christen
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated quickly (had a reservation), had no menus for 10 minutes then took a long time for our drinks to arrive, only 2 of our 3 kids got drinks the first time, the food came out one at a time instead at the same time and they forgot 2 of our kids meals and when it did come out they only brought one meal for my twins instead of two. The bruschetta was large chunks of tomatoes with nearly no basil, or balsamic marinade. And it was near impossible to get a drink refill for anyone.
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Kevin
VIP
Palm Springs
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We dined here on Christmas Day and we were a party of 12. Four of those individuals are 90 or older and the two oldest are 95 and 98. They failed to tell us when we confirmed the reservation that their elevator was inoperable and that our table was upstairs as was the restroom. We would have gone to another location had we known that their elevator was out of order. The food was just OK, but the server Matt did a good job with our large party considering he was the only server for all of us.
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Joey
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome staff and great atmosphere for family, food was excellent
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Troy
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The place is filthy and needs care. The food quality has really gotten poor.
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Tim
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. But tonight there was horrible service. Seemed like a bunch of people didn’t show for work, quit or laid off. The AGM said he was the server, hostess, and cook all at the same time. Had reservations at 6:30 and didn’t get sat for 15 minutes. We had zero confidence that the service would be any better so left.
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Karen
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a limited menu for the 2 of us since they offered Thanksgiving dinners only (on Thanksgiving) However, we were able to order a good chopped salad and chicken limone appetizers which were very good and more than adequate proportions and delicious desserts.
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Tracy
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
3.0
10 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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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 459 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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/carlsbad/
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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