I was invited a couple of weeks ago to visit the grand opening of Buca di Beppo at The Original Farmer’s Market in Los Angeles and I brought some of my family with me to celebrate my little sister’s graduation.
Yes, even Ellie came with us (although, she was a bit of a monster and we ended up having to take turns eating and carrying her outside). That was my first experience of getting dirty looks from other guests for having a crying baby. The staff, on the other hand, was amazing!
If you’ve never been to Buca before, it’s family style dining. That means larger portions of food are put in the middle of the table and everyone shares them. We started off with some fried calamari and garlic bread. I can eat all of that garlic bread for dinner and be a happy camper.
Next, we ordered the Apple Gorgonzola Salad which had Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in their signature Italian vinaigrette.
As for our entrees, we had:
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
Supremo Italiano pizza (I think this was the winner for me that night. I loved the flat, crispy crust with tons of flavorful toppings!)
and Cheese Manicotti.
Of course, we couldn’t walk away without getting dessert. I really wish I put my hand or something in this picture so you get a better comparison for the size of this bowl. It. was. HUGE.
The Colossal Brownie Sundae has twelve decadent chunks of freshly-baked brownies layered with six scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, topped with caramel and chocolate sauces then buried in mounds of whipped cream, topped with a cherry. My sister and I barely put a dent in this. I wish we could have taken this home to finish! The brownie chunks were warm and gooey, just the way I like my brownies.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate an occasion or just to go for a casual dinner, do check out Buca di Beppo. They are wonderful with larger crowds and intimate dinners. We love going there for groups greater than eight people (which is always the case when I go out with my family). Just make sure to call ahead for reservations if you have a large party so they can accommodate you! There’s also a bar, so you never have to miss that important sports game when you’re going out for dinner (My DH was there most of the night watching the NBA semi finals).
Buca di Beppo Los Angeles – The Original Farmers Market
6333 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-370-6560
hours: 10AM-11PM
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