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Buca di Beppo San Diego CA - Buca di Beppo - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Buca di Beppo - San Diego

3.6
3.6
624 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
440 J Street , San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Charming
  • Fancy
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in San Diego, CA then come to Buca. We are located at 440 J Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and proudly serve authentic family style Italian dishes. We specialize in celebrations and also offer catering suitable for all occasions.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Lopez
  • 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 Runnels: (619) 329-4870
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    G Street
  • Parking details
    Paid street, metered parking. Street parking is free after 8pm.Public parking at Horton Plaza: free before 9pm with validation.Paid public parking (Park It on Market, located on Market & 6th Street)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley - Orange Line or Red Line - Gaslamp Quarter stop. San Diego Metro transit - bus stop at Market & 6th.
  • 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

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What 624 people are saying

Buca di Beppo - San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

624 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server and busser were excellent!! We look forward to going back.

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  2. Diego VIP

    Madrid2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor and very slow service. It took 3.5 hrs de complete the food

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  3. Yovana

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went in for date night and was disappointed with service. We got there and the bartender, Oscar, was nice and recommended good drinks. We quickly placed our order for an appetizer, salad, and bread, and then right after our food was ordered. Everything before the food came out quickly and delicious. Then a party of around 60 came in and we didn't mind when asked if wanted to move, because it was no bother. We get it, it's a restruant, big parties will come in. Our food was put in BEFORE that big party came in. We finished the appetizer and salad. But waited for our food. The server later told us it was being worked on, which was great. Time passed, and he didn't say anything until about 30 minutes more later. More time passed and the big group was already having around 3 entrees passed around. We waited more and he came back to tell us it was still being worked on. At this point we were going to cancel it, but instead decided to take it to go. So we asked if it was being plated already and he said yes, but we told him we are taking it to go. Another 15 minutes passed and it came in a bowl instead of a box. If it was already being plated, why did it take 15 minutes? Waited about an hour for the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni. That was the only thing we ordered for our meal to share and it was disappointing to not even be able to eat it there because we had to leave to go catch a showing. They did discount one of the drinks, but this was a bad experience at this location, considering we've gone to the Carlsbad and Mira Mesa one and have seen how they handle big parties and other tables well. My recommendation is if you see a big party, keep an eye out for your food here.

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  4. Patricia

    San Diego4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Expensive large portions of entrees. It’s a novelty restaurant with an Italian theme. But there are many fine Italian restaurants in San Diego and no need to pick this one.

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  5. Randy VIP

    San Diego99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, and our server, Brandon, was very friendly and helpful. Be warned, however, a “small” is very large. We got the Apple Gorgonzola salad and Fettuccine Alfredo, and we needed to take more than half of the pasta home with us. Overall, it was a 5 rated experience, and we will definitely be back

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  6. James VIP

    San Diego70 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the new location here on J St. My expectations were high and the recent dining experience didn’t catch up. My comparison is the original Buca location in Minneapolis, under the original ownership, which was amazing in so many ways. I wish you the best in your new venture but I doubt I will find myself returning. Food was on par with a dive bar and a couple beers on the menu were not in stock. The bar is high here in San Diego. Good luck.

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  7. Lillian VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is definitely not for two people, more of a family type restaurant. Portions are huge and accordingly expensive for one couple dining out. Food was good and service was fine. Probably won’t return if it’s just the two of us

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max was the best! Great meal, wonderful service, had a great time.

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  9. RubyY

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is great though the place would need to have a cooler room, specially on the hot days.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to move from the Pope table because the A/C was not working. There were 15 in my group and our servers were great. The food was very good and overall it was great for our birthday celebration.

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FAQs

Buca di Beppo - San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Buca di Beppo - San Diego also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-7272.

Buca di Beppo - San Diego is rated 3.6 stars by 624 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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440 J Street , San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
    Paid street, metered parking. Street parking is free after 8pm.Public parking at Horton Plaza: free before 9pm with validation.Paid public parking (Park It on Market, located on Market & 6th Street)
  • Public transit
    San Diego Trolley - Orange Line or Red Line - Gaslamp Quarter stop. San Diego Metro transit - bus stop at Market & 6th.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Lopez
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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 Runnels: (619) 329-4870
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