Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

440 J St, San Diego
(619) 233-7272

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Menu

Appetizers
Bruschetta
Feeds 5 Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil & balsamic vinegar, served with parmesan crostini {VT}
Mozzarella Caprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil {VT}
Fried Calamari
Served with our homemade spicy marinara sauce {B, SP}
Fried Mozzarella
Served with our homemade marinara sauce {VT}
Spicy Shrimp
Golden fried shrimp & pepperoncini tossed with a spicy sauce of chilies & garlic {SP}
World Famous Meatball
Feeds 5 Our famous half-pound meatballs topped with our homemade marinara sauce & creamy ricotta
Garlic Bread
our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, then baked with Parmesan cheese & lots of fresh garlic (VT)
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
mozzarella cheese melted on top of our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan cheese & fresh garlic (VT)
Buca Trio Platter
Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, Spicy Shrimp

Salads
Apple Gorgonzola
Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette {B, VT, GF}
Caesar
Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & parmesan
Mixed Green
Mixed lettuce tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette with Roma tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini and black & green olives {VT, GF}
Chopped Antipasti
Pepperoni, salami, red onions, pepperoncini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, black & green olives, provolone, feta and Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette {GF}

Pastas
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce {B, SP}
Penne San Remo
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & peas in white wine cream sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce {B, SP}
Chicken Carbonara
Chicken breast, prosciutto, peas & garlic in Alfredo sauce
Lasagna
Towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & parmesan {B}
Baked Rigatoni
Spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce tossed & topped with mozzarella, parmesan & ricotta {SP}
Cheese Manicotti
Pasta tubes filled with ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce {VT}
Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells filled with spicy Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce {SP}
Quattro al Forno
Cheese Manicotti, Chicken Cannelloni, Cheese Ravioli & Stuffed Shells {SP}
Ravioli with Meat Sauce
Cheese-filled ravioli with our savory meat sauce
Ravioli al Pomodoro
Cheese-filled ravioli with our homemade marinara sauce {VT}
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Our famous half-pound meatballs with our homemade marinara sauce {B}
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Savory homemade meat sauce with 100% premium ground beef served on a bed of spaghetti
Spaghetti Marinara
Our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of spaghetti {VT}
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic favorite featuring fettuccine tossed with our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce {VT}
Baked Ziti
Mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs {B, VT}
Penne alla Vodka
garlic & crushed red pepper in creamy vodka rosa sauce
Chicken Cannelloni
Spinach pasta tubes filled with chicken, ricotta & mozzarella with rosa sauce
Penne Basilica
chicken breast, broccoli & pesto cream sauce

Entrees
Chicken Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella and garnished with parsley
Chicken Limone
Lemon butter sauce & capers
Chicken Marsala
Baby portobello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reduction
Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed with mozzarella & prosciutto, served with our homemade marinara & pesto cream sauce {B}
Eggplant Parmigiana
Topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella {VT}
Salmon Sorrento *
Lemon butter sauce, Roma tomatoes & capers {GF} *

Shareable Sides
Italian Sausage
Mild or spicy Italian sausage links served with marinara sauce {B, GF}
Meatball (1)
Our famous half-pound, mouth-watering meatball made with 100% premium ground beef served with our homemade marinara sauce
Meatball (3)
Our famous half-pound, mouth-watering meatball made with 100% premium ground beef served with our homemade marinara sauce
Green Beans
Fresh green beans lightly seasoned & sautéed with fresh squeezed lemon juice {VT}
Italian Broccoli Romano
Broccoli with garlic & a light touch of crushed red pepper & parmesan cheese {SP, VT, GF}
Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto
Crispy Brussels sprouts sautéed with prosciutto & parmesan cheese

Pizzas
Pepperoni
Large slices of pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & our authentic pizza sauce {VT}
Pizza con Formaggio
Mozzarella, garlic-infused olive oil & our authentic pizza sauce {VT}
Spicy Arrabbiata
Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, caramelized red onions, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce {SP}

Desserts
Tiramisu
homemade ladyfingers soaked in dark rum & espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & topped with cocoa & crumbled hazelnut biscotti
Double Dark Chocolate Cake
moist dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate frosting on top of our sinful chocolate sauce
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
three full-size crispy shells stuffed to order with a sweet, cannoli cream filling mixed with chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of our chocolate sauce
Homemade Cheesecake
rich, creamy cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce & sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts
Italian Crème Cake
six layers of rich lemon cake & mascarpone cheese filling, served in a pool of raspberry sauce & topped with whipped cream
Buddy V's Cake
2 or 3 of the famous Buddy V's cake! Ask your server for today's seasonal flavors.
Dolce Platter
Why settle for just one? Tiramisu, Double Dark Chocolate Cake, Homemade Cheesecake & Italian Crème Cake

Beverages
Pepsi Can
Diet Pepsi Can
Sierra Mist Can
Mountain Dew Can
LaCroix Grapefruit
LaCroix Lemon
LaCroix Passionfruit
Bottled Water
Sweet Tea - Gallon
Unsweetened Tea - Gallon
Lemonade - Gallon

Best of Buca – Individual Portions
Apple Gorgonzola
Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar
Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & parmesan
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce
Lasagna
towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & parmesan
Spaghetti with Meatball
Our famous half-pound meatball with our homemade marinara sauce.
Baked Ziti
mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs
Chicken Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella served with a side of spaghetti marinara
Chicken Limone
lemon butter sauce & capers served with a side of fettuccine alfredo
Eggplant Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella served with a side of spaghetti marinara

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Recent Reviews

Dinner was decent. I didn’t like at all that did not mention anything about needing to stay for a specific time like in Pandemic and brought us the check without asking for it, the waitress argued there was a big party coming and needed the table. We were not even able to order dessert
September 2025
I have to say I like the new location that’s on the corner for fourth and J St. you have a beautiful bar setting area. A large dining room and private dining room area.

I had the lunch special include salad and pasta for $14. Also, house bread. Food was phenomenal. The service was amazing.

The staff were very friendly from the minute. You arrive to the minute you leave. If you’re looking for a place to eat that has large portions and family...
August 2025
I don’t say this lightly: this was one of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked into Buca di Beppo, the atmosphere set the tone—warm, inviting, with the faint scent of garlic and fresh basil in the air. It felt like being transported straight to a cozy street-side eatery in Rome. Thank you Jeff for a wonderful meal!
June 2025

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Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

440 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-7272