I ate at Bucca di Beppo a day after eating at Il Pizzaiolo in Mt Lebanon. This was unfair to both my waistline and Bucca di Beppo because it did NOT hold up against Il Pizzaiolo.
Also, i'm doing Weight Watchers and I ended up so far over my point allowance I'm pretty sure I'm getting kicked out of Weight Watchers.
The food at Bucca is heavy, salty, full of garlic, and expensive.
I also do not like dining family style. I was there attending a birthday party where I did not know everyone and sometimes food can bring people together but in truth I just wanted to order what I wanted to eat without having to ask if everyone else would have some too--because every menu item is $20.
I love chain restaurants and I believe they CAN have good food but the red sauce at Bucca is one step above chef boyardee.
I am giving Bucca 2 stars because I did enjoy the stuffed chicken breasts and I think the atmosphere of the restaurant is a fantastic place to have a party--we were in the Pope room and it was so fun!
But then, the food came out... I feel bad for all the reviews where people say, "This reminds me of the sauce my Mama used to make..." :( Your mama can't cook. I'm sorry.
I will probaby be back because the desserts were good, but the next time I come back I'm going to take extra blood pressure medicine (even the salad was salty!), and stick with ordering a few appetizers.