If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Louisville, KY then come to Buca. We are located just off Taylorsville Road on South Hurstbourne Parkway and serve authentic family style Italian dishes for lunch and dinner. Book your next special event with us. We also offer catering suitable for any occasion.
We requested to sit at the bar. We were traveling through from Oklahoma and it was our five year anniversary. John was the bartender/waiter and he absolutely made the whole experience for us. I love the atmosphere – they played great Italian type music and pictures were everywhere – felt like we were in a Italian restaurant in Italy. Women’s bathroom had a cone shaped bra and granny panties frame – I loved it! Food was great – no complaints – we had lasagna and it was amazing. But John went above and beyond. Would highly recommend!! Bonus that it smells absolutely amazing as you walk in! And it’s great outdoors to take pictures!
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Joey Ward
Oct 7, 2025
1.0
A group of 7 of us from out of town came in at 6:45, after doing a reservation (just to be safe) although the restaurant wasn’t busy when we got there and then proceeded to wait 25 minutes at the table with no server coming to check on us, take a drink order or anything, we finally gave up and left.
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Faith Akinmade
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
Enjoyed the food! I love bread and I liked the bread that served as a starter. It’s definitely not for one person. You’ve got to go there with people so you can share the food. It tasted good although I would say the chicken which I had did not taste fresh. The service was good too. The server we had was kind and they all looked well dressed. It had a unique atmosphere as well. Will recommend!
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Cristy Reynolds
Sep 25, 2025
3.0
I have cancer and must stay away from crowds. For my birthday we reserved the table in the kitchen and were told staff was aware to keep it private. The day of the reservation I got an email and text that our reservation time was moved up an hour. I called and spoke with the manager who blamed ‘kids’ and told me the name of the party they were supposed to have adjusted and assured me my reservation was unchanged. When we got there I was told the kitchen table was occupied and we would have to sit in general seating. I pressed for manager who told me there was another reservation prior to mine and I should have been told it may not be available. I knew this to be the reservation that changed that afternoon and let the manager know that was unacceptable. They sat us at the bar to wait until the kitchen was available. The staff was great although not informed it was my birthday and unaware of our requests. I feel this was poor management that staff could not control and I was very disappointed for my birthday dinner. We drove to Louisville especially for this place. I will say we got a free appetizer out of it. The food is very good and portions are huge. I hope management improves or we will cut this from our list of faves to eat at. I noticed many of staff have left there.
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Amanda Taylor
Sep 20, 2025
1.0
We sat at the table for 30 min one person attempted to get us water. But then disappeared. My husband went back twice to attempt to get someone to help us. When we finally chose to just leave due to poor service and still no drinks and still not able to order finally a manger came out and just repeatedly said thank you. Not sure why. Then a large lady followed us all the way to the door saying stuff like we could go talk. You can see the server is upset. My response was you should be helping then. The restaurant was nearly empty. And no one was being helped except one table. So disappointed. Can’t rate the food as we never even got to order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Is this business open?
Yes, our Dinning room is open and Patio Seating is now available! We are also serving Takeout and Delivery options.
What does family-style portions mean?
Our family-style dishes are meant to be shared! Lunch portions are single serve dishes.
Can I host a Group Event at Buca di Beppo?
Yes, Buca di Beppo is the home of celebrations! Bring your group to Buca to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, family reunions, and more. A group is considered a party of 20 guests or more. Get the party planning started here: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/private-events/
Do you accept reservations?
Yes! You can call your local Buca di Beppo or easily make a reservation online here: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/reservations/
Where are you located?
You can find a full list of all Buca di Beppo locations here: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/
What are the benefits of signing up for the Buca eClub?
Buca eClub Members receive special offers and are the first to hear about our latest promotions. When you share your birth-date during sign-up, we'll send you a Free Colossal Brownie offer for your birthday. Plus, you'll get a $10 gift just for signing up!
Do you offer delivery?
Yes, we offer online ordering to pick-up at your local Buca di Beppo or we deliver within a 10-mile radius of our restaurants. Get your online order started here: https://order.bucadibeppo.com/
Where can I find Buca di Beppo's nutritional and allergen information?
You can find our Allergens Guide, Nutritional Guide, and Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Guide here: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/frequently-asked-questions
How can I contact someone about my gift card?
For gift card questions, please visit: https://bucadibeppo.cashstar.com/self_service/register
How can I make a donation request?
All donation requests are handled at a local level. Please contact your neighborhood Buca di Beppo with your donation request.
Do you offer Gluten-Free or Vegetarian options?
You can find our Gluten Friendly menu and Vegetarian menu under "Allergen & Nutritional" here: https://www.bucadibeppo.com/frequently-asked-questions
Can I bring my own bottle of wine?
In states where applicable, a $15 corkage fee is applied per standard bottle of wine.
How can I get the famous "kitchen tour"?
If it's your first time at Buca di Beppo, be sure to ask your server for a kitchen tour! They will give you a tour of our kitchen, themed rooms, and history of how Buca came to be. Available at participating Buca di Beppo restaurants.