Buca di Beppo is a chain of authentic Italian restaurants, specializing in Northern and Southern Italian food, served family style for parties of two to two-hundred The name means Joe's Basement, their first restaurant was opened in 1993 in a Minneapolis basement.

The Buca di Beppo chain is owned by Buca, Inc., which is wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet Hollywood.

The restaurants are famous for their quirky decor and upbeat atmosphere. They are themed with vintage framed photographs hung throughout the entire restaurant and there is a Pope table and kitchen table available at every location.

Buca di Beppo restaurants are referred to as a fun place to go for Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality.

Buca di Beppo opened its first restaurant in 1993 in a Minneapolis basement. In 1994 Parasole Restaurant Holdings, Inc. acquired Buca di Beppo. After some business losses with a tough economy and financial mismanagement by former executives, Planet Hollywood's parent company, Planet Hollywood International, Inc., purchased the Buca chain for US$28.5 million on August 5, 2008.http://www.startribune.com/business/26290924

In March 2009, they introduced six new menu items, including: Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken, Penne San Remo, Penne Basilica, Chicken Carbonara, Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Chianti-Braised Short Ribs.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/italian-eatery-buca-di-beppo-introduces-six-new-sumptuous-meals-that-capture-the-fun-of-family-dining-61714147.html

Today Buca Di Beppo has 83 locations nationwide.

The Buca di Beppo menu features dishes made for generations throughout Italy. Diners can select from appetizers, pastas, pizzas, desserts, salads, entrees, beer and wine.

Menus can vary at each location but most have:

• Antipasti
• Insalate
• Pizza
• Baked Pasta
• Specialties Pasta
• Entrées
• Side Dishes
• Dolci
• Kid's Menu

Buca di Beppo recently introduced a dosh featuring half-pound, meatballs smothered in homemade marinara sauce on a bed of imported Italian spaghetti.

The Buca full menu is available To Go, and many locations offer Curb Service. At select locations you may place a To Go order online. Several of the Buca restaurants offer catering.http://www.bucadibeppo.com/