Like Italian? Try Buca di Beppo!
by Kyle Sarver, Staff Writer
March 17, 2010
An American restaurant chain with over 80 locations – two in the Pittsburgh area, Buca di Beppo (basically translated to “Joe’s Basement”) specializes in southern Italian cuisine. The restaurant serves family-style meals, something everyone should have a chance to experience. Meals are ordered as either a Buca Small or a Buca Large. A Buca Small typically can feed 3-4 people and a Buca Large 4-6.
The food was considered by many in my group to be among the best Italian food we  have tasted. The service was professional, but occasionally we waited a little longer than we would have preferred – althoughthis may have been because we were seated a floor above the kitchen and it was Friday night.
My group’s favorite dish was the Chianti Braised Short Ribs, succulent and so tender that you can cut the short ribs by just touching your knife to the meat. Garlic mashed potatoes are the recommended side dish for this entrée.
The restaurant features a full selection of antipasti (appetizers), pizza, pasta, side dishes, insalate (salad), baked pasta specialties, entrees, dolci (desserts) and even a kid’s menu. Check out the full menu online before you go at www.bucadibeppo.com/menu/.
Even though this chain is operated by the more commercial Planet Hollywood, the restaurants are not as modernly commercial. Buca di Beppo features themed rooms, dozens of vintage framed photographs, and recorded ambient sound of people laughing and conversing in Italian.
I would recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves Italian. Even though you can book reservations online at www.bucadibeppo.com, you may still want to remember to allot a little extra time for your dining pleasure.
 Price (Most Expensive $$$$): Buca di Beppo $$$
Quality (max. 4 stars): 4
Service (max. 4 stars): 3
Two convenient locations:
Buca di Beppo
3 Station Square
Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
412-471-9463
and
6600 Robinson Centre Drive
Pittsburgh, Pa 15205
412-788-8444
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