Buca di Beppo
3.5
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 521 N. Rush St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-396-0001
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Buca di Beppo, known for family-style service and gigantic portions of southern Italian food--like the two-and-a-half pound platter of spaghetti and meatballs and an entire roast chicken cacciatore--is located at in the North Bridge shopping center. The decor is a throwback to Italian supper clubs of the '50s, with plenty of Romanesque statues, red-checked tablecloths, photos of famous and funny Italians and, of course, Dean and Frank on the sound system. Buca di Beppo has several themed private dining rooms, including a wine room and kitchen table. Signature dishes include baked ravioli, chicken parmigiana, stuffed shells and tiramisu. Lunch options include entree-size salads, ciabatta sandwiches and even a burger.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Grand & Rush.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Parking available above P.F. Chang's (530 N. Wabash Ave.). Paid Lot: Also North Bridge and lots on Rush Street.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 65 Grand, 29 State, Michigan Avenue routes (151, 145, 146, 147, 3). Red Line Train: Grand stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families. Chef will accommodate. Kid size pasta is available.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat and Theme. Little Italy supper club circa 1950s.
- ATM:
- Yes. Several in the area.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No dancing. Buca di Beppo's "Into the Sauce" cookbook. A portion of the cookbook's proceeds will benfit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Private/semi-private dining areas include The Pope's Table (seats up to 18), The Kitchen Table (seats up to six) and The Cardinal Room (seats up to 10). Reservations required. Customized menus available for large parties.
- Specialties:
- Spaghetti and meatballs, chicken cacciatore, ravioli pomodoro, tiramisu.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 360
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"Cheap and bland food"
By Reg from Bridgeport, December 30, 2007
First, the few people in our group of 16 who ordered drinks all complained because the bartender apparently forgot to add the liquor!! The appetize...
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"Stopped in at Buca last..."
By teelfros from Chicago, Il, February 3, 2007
Stopped in at Buca last night and found it to be the warmest place in the city. All the emolyees were smiling and I think they all welcomed and tha...
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"My fellow co-reviewers don't quite..."
By Amferny from Chicago, IL, July 8, 2006
My fellow co-reviewers don't quite understand the Buca way... I went there with a few friends and we had a fabulous time. Our host was hilariou...
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