If you've ever sopped up "gravy" at your Italian nonna's dining room table beneath a framed photo of the Pope, you'll feel right at home at Buca di Beppo. And even if you haven't, you'll still love the kitschy decor, warm family atmosphere, and authentic Italian fare.
At Buca di Beppo food is served "family style"--meaning large portions for everyone to share. From classics like giant, half-pound meatballs and prefectly crisp garlic bread to house specialties like the Penne San Remo (chicken and artichokes in a cream sauce...yum!) and Shrimp Fra Diavlo in a spicy rosa sauce, you'll find yourself wanting to mangia until, like Uncle Tony, you need to open the top button of your pants. But be sure to save room to indulge in the dolce platter, the chocolate chip cannolis, or dark rum-laden tiramisu, because this is one restaurant where you don't want to skip dessert.Even as your senses are tantalized by the savory scents wafting through the air, your eyes will be equally intrigued by the decor. Every inch of wall space is crammed with kitschy memorabilia, old black and white family photos, and images of famous Italian celebrities, artworks, and landmarks. Even the ladies room had me flashing back to childhood visits to my great-grandmother's house in Brooklyn.
Buca di Beppo is the place for family dinners, a night out with friends, holiday meals, and birthday celebrations. Reservations are accepted--request the Pope table if it's available. If that doesn't get you to say grace before you eat, nothing will!
Tutti a tavola...mangiamo! (Everybody to the table...let's eat!)Where: 202 West, 300 South, Salt Lake City
Contact: http://www.bucadibeppo.com/
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