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Buca di Beppo - Davie

Item: Buca di Beppo - Davie
Author: Dale Mack

Cuisine: Italian

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

With an almost legendary status in Fort Lauderdale, Buca di Beppo is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Serving family-style classic Italian dishes, this is a great place for families and friends and office gatherings, the food here is what everyone thinks of what Mom makes. With two locations locally, one in Fort Lauderdale and one in Davie, not to mention 84 other locations nationwide, you will love the incredibly friendly staff and be dazzled by the unique decor, with photos lining the walls of Italian icons such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. And, of course, the food! Dive in and try an amazing list of delicious appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entr�, desserts, beer and fine wines. Go online and make a reservation today!

Address:

3355 South University Drive
Davie, FL 33328
9545773287

Hours:

Lunch:: Everyday:; 11:00am; -; 4:00pm; Dinner:; Monday; -; Thursday:; 4:00pm; -; 10:00pm,; Friday; &
Saturday:: 4:00pm; -; 11:00pm,; Sunday:; 4:00pm; -; 9:00pm

Website:

bucadibeppo.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Dale Mack
Fort Lauderdale Local Expert

Family Friendly, Homestyle, Group Friendly, Best Restaurants, Restaurants near BB&T Center: "Seriously, be ready to eat when you arrive. You won't forget this!"

Best for Family Friendly Because: Buca I Beppo specializes in family-style dining with family-style portions!
Best for Homestyle Because: This is homestyle Italian food that will take you back and a local landmark.
Best for Group Friendly Because: Truly a great experience for any group dining together who love Italian food.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: More than just the great food, Buca di Beppo is almost a theatrical experience.
Best for Restaurants near BB&T Center Because: The ultimate in family-style dining and a local legend.

Lunch
- Salads
  
  Apple Gorgonzola*
  
  Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette. (770 cal) ($14.00)
  
  Caesar
  
  Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & Parmesan. (220 cal) ($13.00)
  
  Mixed Green
  
  Mixed lettuce tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette with Roma tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini & black & green olives. (210 cal) ($13.00)
- Pastas
  
  Lasagna*
  
  Towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & Parmesan. (610 cal) ($14.00)
  
  Baked Ziti*
  
  Mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs. (950 cal) ($13.00)
  
  Spicy Chicken Rigatoni*
  
  Chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce. (1160 cal) ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp Fra Diavolo*
  
  Garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce. (980 cal) ($17.00)
  
  Spaghetti Marinara
  
  Our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of imported Italian spaghetti. (530 cal) ($11.00)
  
  Spaghetti with Meatball*
  
  Our famous half-pound meatball & spaghetti with our homemade marinara sauce. (920 cal) ($15.00)
- Entrées
  
  Chicken Parmigiana
  
  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce & mozzarella. (900 cal) ($16.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  
  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil & mozzarella. (1320 cal) ($15.00)
  
  Chicken Limone
  
  Lemon butter sauce & capers. (520 cal) ($16.00)
- Soup & Salad
  
  Soup & Salad
  
  a cup of Chef's Featured Soup (80-310 cal) (ask your server for today's selection) with Mixed Green or Caesar (200-210 cal) ($10.00)
- Fresh Breads
  
  Garlic Bread
  
  (60 cal / piece) ($7.00)
  
  Mozzarella Garlic Bread
  
  (70 cal / piece) ($8.00)
- Da Vinci Delights
  
  Italian Chicken BLT
  
  Chicken breast topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli on ciabatta bread, served with garlic fries. (490 cal) ($10.00)
  
  The Mona Lisa
  
  Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, provolone, mozzarella, red peppers, pepperoncini & arugula on ciabatta bread, served with garlic fries. (820 cal) ($10.00)
  
  Pesto Chicken Sandwich
  
  Pesto chicken breast topped with mozzarella, lettuce & tomato on an artisan bun, served with garlic fries. (710 cal) ($11.00)
  
  Meatball Sandwich
  
  Our famous half-pound meatball topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella, served with garlic fries - Too delicious not to order. (850 cal) ($11.00)
  
  Italian Flatbread
  
  Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, red & green bell peppers, yellow onions, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce. (670 cal) ($10.00)
  
  Salad & Pasta
  
  Choice of Mixed Green or Caesar with choice of Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti Marinara or Creamy Pesto Penne. (620-1030 cal) ($12.00)
- Desserts
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Homemade ladyfingers soaked in dark rum & espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese & topped with cocoa & hazelnut biscotti. (1050 cal) ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Chip Cannoli
  
  Crispy mini shells stuffed with cannoli cream filling & chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of chocolate sauce. (100 cal) ($7.00)
  
  Italian Crème Cake
  
  Three layers of rich lemon cake & mascarpone cheese filling, served in a pool of raspberry sauce & topped with whipped cream. (580 cal) ($8.00)
Main Menu
- Appetizers
  Fried Mozzarella
  Served with our homemade marinara sauce. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (360 cal)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  Fried Calamari
  Served with our homemade spicy marinara sauce. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (120 cal)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  Spicy Shrimp
  Golden fried shrimp & pepperoncini tossed with a spicy sauce of chilies & garlic. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (390 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Bruschetta
  
  Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil & balsamic vinegar, served with parmesan crostini. Large $4 per person. (390 cal) ($20.00)
  
  Fried Mac 'n Cheese
  Creamy macaroni & cheese balls breaded & fried to a golden brown, served over a bed of sauce. Small $6 per person; Large $4 per person. (390 cal)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $20.00
  Spinach Artichoke Dip
  
  A mixture of Italian cheeses, artichokes & fresh spinach, served with chips. $4 per person. (400 cal) ($20.00)
  
  Mozzarella Caprese
  Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil. Small $7 per person; Large $5 per person. (180 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  World Famous Meatball
  
  Our famous half-pound meatballs topped with our homemade marinara sauce & creamy ricotta. $4 per person. (300 cal) ($20.00)
- Salads
  Chopped Antipasti
  Pepperoni, salami, red onions, pepperoncini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, black & green olives, provolone, feta & Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (380 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Apple Gorgonzola
  Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (610 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Caesar
  Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & parmesan. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (170 cal)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  Mixed Green
  Mixed lettuce tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette with Roma tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini & black & green olives. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (220 cal)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
- Soup
  Chef's Featured Soup
  Ask your server for today's selection. Vegetarian: Tomato Basil / Minestrone. (80-400 cal)
  
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $7.00
- Pizzas
  Pizza con Formaggio
  Mozzarella, garlic-infused olive oil & our authentic pizza sauce. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (190 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  Pepperoni
  Large slices of pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (300 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Margherita
  Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & our authentic pizza sauce. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (160 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
  Supremo Italiano
  Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, red & green bell peppers, yellow onions, mozzarella, provolone & meat sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (270 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Italian Sausage & Arugula
  A white pizza with spicy Italian sausage, prosciutto, mozzarella, provolone, garlic, topped with arugula and balsamic glaze. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (210 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Spicy Arrabbiata
  Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, caramelized red onions, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (280 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Veggie
  Eggplant, broccoli, red & green bell peppers, mushrooms, yellow onions, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $6 per person. (220 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $30.00
  Bianca
  A white pizza with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, garlic, oregano & garlic-infused olive oil. Small $6 per person; Large $5 per person. (180 cal / slice)
  
  Small: $18.00
  
  Large: $25.00
- Fresh Breads
  Garlic Bread
  Small $3 per person; Large $3 per person. (60 cal / piece)
  
  Small: $9.00
  
  Large: $15.00
  Mozzarella Garlic Bread
  Small $4 per person; Large $4 per person. (70 cal / piece)
  
  Small: $12.00
  
  Large: $20.00
- Entrées
  Salmon Sorrento
  Lemon butter sauce, Roma tomatoes & capers. Small $10 per person; Large $9 per person. (680 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $45.00
  Eggplant Parmigiana
  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella. Small $8 per person; Large $7 per person. (890 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Chicken Saltimbocca
  Topped with prosciutto & sage, served with artichoke hearts, lemon, capers & lemon butter sauce. Small $10 per person; Large $8 per person. (570 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
  Stuffed with mozzarella & prosciutto, served with our homemade marinara & pesto cream sauce. Small $10 per person; Large $8 per person. (520 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Chicken Limone
  Lemon butter sauce & capers. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (400 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Chicken Parmigiana
  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce & mozzarella. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (870 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Chicken Marsala
  Baby portobello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reduction. Small $10 per person; Large $8 per person. (410 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $40.00
- Traditional Pastas
  Baked Ziti
  Mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs. Small $8 per person; Large $7 per person. (610 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Penne alla Vodka
  Garlic & Roma tomatoes tossed with creamy vodka rosa sauce. Small $8 per person; Large $7 per person. (530 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Fettuccine Alfredo
  Classic favorite featuring fettuccine tossed with our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Small $8 per person; Large $7 per person. (740 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Spaghetti Marinara
  Our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of spaghetti. Small $7 per person; Large $7 per person. (370 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
  Savory homemade meat sauce with 100% premium ground beef served on a bed of spaghetti. Small $9 per person; Large $7 per person. (410 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Spaghetti with Meatballs
  Our famous half-pound meatballs with our homemade marinara sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (630 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
- Specialty Pastas
  Lasagna
  Towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & parmesan. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (390 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Baked Rigatoni
  Spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce tossed & topped with mozzarella, parmesan & ricotta. Small $8 per person; Large $7 per person. (740 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
  Chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (770 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Shrimp Florentine
  Garlic shrimp, Roma tomatoes & spinach with linguine in garlic butter sauce. Small $10 per person; Large $9 per person. (660 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $45.00
  Chicken Carbonara
  Chicken breast, prosciutto, peas & garlic in Alfredo sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (940 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Shrimp Fra Diavolo
  Garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce. Small $10 per person; Large $9 per person. (650 cal)
  
  Small: $30.00
  
  Large: $45.00
  Penne San Remo
  Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & peas in white wine cream sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (800 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Macaroni & Cheese
  Cavatappi pasta mixed with a velvety blend of cheeses. Small $7 per person; Large $7 per person
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $35.00
- Stuffed Pastas
  Stuffed Shells
  Pasta shells filled with spicy Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce. Small $8 per person; Large $8 per person. (380 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Cheese Manicotti
  Pasta tubes filled with ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $7 per person. (420 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $35.00
  Ravioli with Meat Sauce
  Cheese-filled ravioli with our savory meat sauce. Small $8 per person; Large $8 per person. (490 cal)
  
  Small: $24.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Ravioli al Pomodoro
  Cheese-filled ravioli with our homemade marinara sauce. Small $7 per person; Large $7 per person. (300 cal)
  
  Small: $21.00
  
  Large: $35.00
- Shareable Sides
  Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  
  (270 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Italian Broccoli Romano
  
  (240 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Green Beans
  
  (180 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto
  
  (180 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Baby Portobello Mushroom Risotto
  
  (470 cal) ($15.00)
  
  Sausage & Peppers
  
  Mild or spicy. (230 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Italian Sausage
  
  Mild or spicy. (200 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Meatball
  Half pound. (450 cal)
  
  $8.00
  
  (3): $18.00
- Fresh From Italy
  Pappardelle Sugo, Bologna, Italy
  Beef & pork Bolognese, our homemade marinara sauce, fried sage, pappardelle pasta & Grana parmesan cheese. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (633 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Tortellini Bianca, Parma, Italy
  Cheese-filled tortellini tossed with Grana parmesan cheese, baby portobello mushrooms, arugula & cream sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (907 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
  Short Rib Orecchiette, Roma, Italy
  Slow-braised short ribs, baby portobello mushrooms, red onions, Grana parmesan cheese & orecchiette pasta tossed in a velvety cream sauce, topped with fire-roasted tomatoes. Small $9 per person; Large $9 per person. (1052 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $45.00
  Bucatini Amatriciana, Roma, Italy
  Bucatini pasta tossed with crispy bacon, sautéed yellow onions, Grana parmesan cheese and our homemade sauce. Small $9 per person; Large $8 per person. (670 cal)
  
  Small: $27.00
  
  Large: $40.00
Dessert
- Desserts
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Our powerfully flavored Tiramisu features homemade ladyfingers soaked in dark rum & espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & topped with cocoa & crumbled hazelnut biscotti. $3 per person. (830 cal) ($15.00)
  
  Chocolate Chip Cannoli
  
  Crispy shells stuffed to order with a sweet, cannoli cream filling mixed with chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of our chocolate sauce. $4 per person. (140 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Double Dark Chocolate Cake
  
  Moist dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate frosting on top of our sinful chocolate sauce. $4 per person. (570 cal) ($15.00)
  
  Homemade Cheesecake
  
  Rich, creamy cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce & sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts. $4 per person. (460 cal) ($12.00)
  
  Italian Crème Cake
  
  Six layers of rich lemon cake & mascarpone cheese filling, served in a pool of raspberry sauce & topped with whipped cream. $5 per person. (390 cal) ($15.00)

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