Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH

3.5 (1883)

$30 and under

Italian

343 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH

3.5

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Charming
Kid-friendly

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Columbus, OH then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Every day for lunch and dinner, your Columbus, OH Buca is serving up hundreds of mouthwatering Italian dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
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
(614) 621-3287
Website
https://dineatbuca.com/locations/columbus/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Delivered to your door or picked up, we specialize in catering for large and small groups, from business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more. Orders include everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA or dineatbuca.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
Deb Smith: (463) 215-2218

Location
343 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Neighborhood
Columbus
Cross street
Nationwide Street
Parking details
Self parking in nearby parking structures and flat lot (located across the street from Buca di Beppo).
Public transit
COTA Bus Service - Nationwide and Front Street stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH.

3.5

(1883)

3.7Food
3.4Service
3.8Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buca di Beppo in Columbus offers "great food" with family-sized portions and a lively atmosphere, perfect for group gatherings. However, service can be inconsistent, with long wait times reported during busy periods. Some patrons noted that the staff is "friendly" and accommodating, making special occasions memorable.

1,883 Reviews

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Miranda
Columbus2 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
A pretty expensive and bad experience for a birthday dinner. First we waited over an hour after our reservation time to be seated. After walking fully in the restaurant we realized 75% of the restaurant was empty. The service was awful. The food was mediocre and super expensive. They were out of mozzarella cheese and half of their menu because of this. Just an awful experience.
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Emily Gold
Columbus4 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Horrible, do not go here. They were overbooked and understaffed, they should of called people with reservations to let them know. We didn't sit until 40 minutes after our reservation time. Staff was a mess, food was gross.
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Brenda
Indiana1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waiter was awful. This restaurant is not what it used to be, very sad. We will not be going back.
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Angela
Columbus1 review
2.0
Dined on November 2, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was not a good place for a lunch. Service was subpar, food was not good.
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Richard
Baltimore3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great night with friends! Had stuffed shells and was surprised by almost no meat in them! Not the best for their reputation and price!
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Amber
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation ahead of time so there was no wait, our waitress was outstanding and the food was great as ususal.
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Angela Gold
Columbus10 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had a party of 10...the waitress was working the entire restaurant by herself (which is just ridiculous). The food was very expensive to not even get pasta with the entree.
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Brandon
Pittsburgh1 review
1.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slowest service I have ever experienced. No tables were cleared while we were there for just under two hours. Took 1.5 hours to get two basic pasta dishes. Salad greens were perfect but had no dressing. Garlic bread was better and burnt. Wait staff complained about kitchen staff constantly. By the time we left our section which contained 9 tables, 8 were still not bussed. They were understaffed and overwhelmed for the most minor requests. Sad because the pasta dishes were very good. Such a waste of time and good food. I will stick to Catering from any other location.
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Courtney
Columbus2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We waited 90 minutes for food. By the time it started to come we had to leave for an event that started in 15minutes. We were picking up to leave when half our table’s food arrived. Never saw the other half. Only had drinks refilled once in that 90 minutes. We needed kids menus so I went to the host stand and waited 10mins for someone. No one came. There was a line waiting to be seated and check in. I finally went back to the table without the menus. We asked for our meals to be taken off the bill. We paid for the appetizer that we received. We weren’t waiting for the rest of the to arrive to be packed to go to have to walk it several blocks to put in the car before going into the event. The most disturbing thing was the restaurant was only half full… I can’t even explain based on crowd and busy level… 90 mins for half our food with a half full restaurant. The whole thing was bizarre and unacceptable. We never saw a manager once come to apologize for what was happening. Not even an attempt.
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hope
Grand Rapids1 review
1.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was a terrible dining experience in every way. We used to come to this restaurant for all our family gatherings, but the place is ready to be closed down for good now. It was not a busy night: No front reception. Had to hunt down someone by wandering through the restaurant just to get seated and we had a reservation. Could have died of thirst before even getting water. No professional servers. No bartender. Food did not come out in proper order ( one pasta dish almost half hour after the other. Garlic bread served cold. One pasta dish cold. Chicken, barely warm. Waitress was so embarrassed, she disappeared while not being able to get the food out of the kitchen. After we chased down a manager, as a last resort to get served, she gave every lame excuse why all of this happened. In the end, she took $25 off a $120 check. Big deal. Dinner was ruined and tough to get through. Please close this place down. It's time.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
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
(614) 621-3287
Website
https://dineatbuca.com/locations/columbus/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Delivered to your door or picked up, we specialize in catering for large and small groups, from business gatherings, birthdays, weddings, graduations and more. Orders include everything you need- plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter, and condiments. Please allow up to 3 hours for same day delivery. Call 844-EAT-BUCA or dineatbuca.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
Deb Smith: (463) 215-2218

Location
343 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Neighborhood
Columbus
Cross street
Nationwide Street
Parking details
Self parking in nearby parking structures and flat lot (located across the street from Buca di Beppo).
Public transit
COTA Bus Service - Nationwide and Front Street stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH welcomes private parties, and guests have booked the Pope Room/Pope table for group gatherings.

Portions are served family-style and designed for sharing, guests note the regular size is meant to feed about 3–4 people, so plan to share with your table.

Buca di Beppo, Columbus OH wears its Italian roots on the walls: picture-packed rooms, family-style portions, and options like the Pope Room create a convivial, picture-filled setting.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate for dining here.

Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH features a main dining room with booths and larger tables, bar seating, and private 'Pope' rooms/tables for groups, private parties are accepted.

Yes, Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH is family-friendly: it’s a family‑style Italian restaurant and guests note a kids’ menu, crayons, and warm service for families.

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Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH

3.5

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH

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Buca di Beppo - Columbus OH

Make a reservation

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Pope's Room

Wine Room

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