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About Buca di Beppo Palo Alto
Buca di Beppo's Palo Alto branch is at 643 Emerson Street, at the corner of Hamilton Avenue downtown, a block off the University Avenue strip. The location page places it near the downtown library and Heritage Park. Food comes family style in large platters for the table. Most dishes come in two sizes: one for two or three people and one for four or five. It serves lunch as well as dinner every day.
The restaurant points diners to the three-level parking garage directly behind it at City Hall. It says the garage is free but fills up quickly on weekends. The Palo Alto Caltrain station is a short walk away.
What this location offers
- Menu: appetizers such as fried mozzarella, mozzarella caprese and a calamari, mozzarella and spicy shrimp trio; entrées such as chicken marsala, chicken parmigiana and roasted chicken rustico; pastas including shrimp scampi linguine; and Buca specials that pair half portions of two pastas with salad and garlic bread
- Other menus: lunch, happy hour, group dining, catering and a separate gluten-free menu, with dishes marked for vegetarian, gluten-free and spicy
- Drinks: beer and wine, with a corkage fee for your own bottle
- Private parties: semi-private dining rooms and themed sections that can be reserved, with staff help planning the meal
- Catering: delivered or picked up, with plates, napkins, utensils, bread, butter and condiments; same-day delivery needs up to three hours' notice; orders go through a separate phone line listed on the location page
- Booking and ordering: reservations on OpenTable and online ordering from the restaurant's site
For other Italian restaurants, see our guide to Italian food and pizza. Our kid-friendly restaurants guide lists more places that welcome families.
Location and getting there
Buca di Beppo is at 643 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The Palo Alto Caltrain station is less than a quarter mile away, a walk of a few minutes.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Thursday | 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday | 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Romi Boutique, store, under 0.1 mi
- SkinSpirit, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Sephora Downtown Palo Alto, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Joe & The Juice Hamilton Avenue, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Qualia Contemporary Art, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Pacific Art League, under 0.1 mi
- King Plaza and City Hall, under 0.1 mi
- Downtown Library, under 0.1 mi
Other restaurants nearby: Pizzeria Delfina (under 0.1 mi); Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar (under 0.1 mi); Meyhouse (under 0.1 mi); Tacolicious (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full restaurants list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Buca di Beppo Palo Alto location page; OpenTable: Buca di Beppo Palo Alto. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buca di Beppo in Palo Alto?
Buca di Beppo is at 643 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.2 miles away.
Does Buca di Beppo Palo Alto take reservations?
Yes. The restaurant takes reservations online through OpenTable. It also has semi-private dining rooms for parties.
Where do you park for Buca di Beppo in Palo Alto?
The restaurant points to the three-level garage directly behind it at City Hall. It says the garage is free but fills up quickly on weekends.
Does Buca di Beppo Palo Alto have gluten-free food?
The location page lists a gluten-free menu. Some dishes on the main menu are also marked GF and a few are marked V for vegetarian.
What are Buca di Beppo's hours?
Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m..