. "2014-11-12T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "1"^^ . . "My husband and myself had heard about this place for a few months before finally deciding to go on our anniversary.. We made reservations thinking that it would be packed on a Sunday afternoon..\n\nWe visited on 11/9/14 and I wanted to wait and cool down before writing my review on this restaurant..\n\nUpon arrival, we quickly realized we would not need the reservations. Whereas everywhere else was packed with waiting, Buca di Beppo had 5 cars in the parking lot.Once inside we were quickly seated (after the hostesses fought about where to put us)...\n\nFirst thing, drinks.. Yes, they do have sweet tea but no, there is no way they make it fresh (unless they are just that skilled to make it taste like pre-made). It was horrible. They also carry Pepsi products, which is a preference to them but not us...\n\nSecondly, I do meat sauce on my spaghetti (Hubby wanted to do the meatballs). I asked to order it that way, $3 charge, okay but give me meat sauce, not clumps of meat chopped up and no sauce. The meatballs were huge clumps of meatloaf (Hubby even said, \"If I knew it was meatloaf, I would have ordered it to be on the side and asked for ketcup.\" Also, the spaghetti is definitely served \"italian style\" not overcooked (I liked it but Hubby likes it cooked to death).\n\nThird, the chicken parm is really good and it was the item we enjoyed most. The sauce was even good but, note to our server, it is NOT something you reheat because it does dry out. \n\nFourth, we got a coupon for a free desert on our anniversary. We ordered the cannolis and they were not good. The creme was very bitter and I could not stand them. Really wished we ordered the sundae but we knew we were full and didn't want to waste it...Oh and the singing, ask before coming to the table with candles, we are NOT outspoken people and really stay to ourselves. We hated it!\n\nFinally, when we finally got the check, we went to pay and our server went to hide. We finally went to walk out and finally found him in another dining room. It was the first time that I have ever had to track down a waiter to give them money. I was just thankful we paid cash, so we could walk right out the door.."^^ . "2"^^ .