This was not the first time we visited Buca di Beppo. When we first visited Buca a number of years back in Palo Alto and later for our going away party in San Jose, we were unimpressed with this seemingly very popular restaurant. About three years after our last visit at the San Jose location, we decided to give it another try when friends proposed a kitchen table experience for the July 4th dinner last year. We still not very impressed with the food (seems like they favor quantity over quality) and much of the food tasted the same to us (apparently same tomato sauce), but we were overwhelmed by all the actions had taken place in the kitchen. Thanks to the great influence from our friends, we started to appreciate the atmosphere (the decoration and special settings) and ventured on menu items other than “Linguine Frutti di Mare” (seafood linguine). Well, as a matter of fact, we were sold because of the repeated $10 off coupons. And through using these convenient discounts, we’ve found that Buca is not a bad choice for family gatherings (in particular for special celebration) after all.
The Apple Gorgonzola Salad has become our favorite. This lettuce based green salad is topped with tart Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and gorgonzola blue cheese. The salad is tossed and finished with Italian vinaigrette, very light yet satisfactory.
For our 10-years anniversary celebration night, we tried the newly added menu item “Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken” (our waiter told us this dish is a new menu item after the Planet Hollywood purchased Buca in late 2008). The breaded chicken breasts was stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto, baked and topped with marinara, served on a bed of pesto cream sauce. To my surprise, the chicken was not overly breaded and the texture and the flavor of crunchy crest layered with the tender chicken, cheese, and prosciutto were well-balanced.
As we were presented with a complimentary double dark chocolate cake for our anniversary, we were unenthusiastic about a block of black fudge. Then again, who can resist a free sample of unappetizing dessert when knowingly it is all chocolate? Thus, we all dig in and enjoy spoon after spoon of the ultimate sinful indulgence, ummmmm moist dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate, pretty much devour nothing else but chucks of chocolate… no other perfect way to end this night.
Buca di Beppo Menu
The Apple Gorgonzola Salad has become our favorite. This lettuce based green salad is topped with tart Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and gorgonzola blue cheese. The salad is tossed and finished with Italian vinaigrette, very light yet satisfactory.
For our 10-years anniversary celebration night, we tried the newly added menu item “Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken” (our waiter told us this dish is a new menu item after the Planet Hollywood purchased Buca in late 2008). The breaded chicken breasts was stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto, baked and topped with marinara, served on a bed of pesto cream sauce. To my surprise, the chicken was not overly breaded and the texture and the flavor of crunchy crest layered with the tender chicken, cheese, and prosciutto were well-balanced.
As we were presented with a complimentary double dark chocolate cake for our anniversary, we were unenthusiastic about a block of black fudge. Then again, who can resist a free sample of unappetizing dessert when knowingly it is all chocolate? Thus, we all dig in and enjoy spoon after spoon of the ultimate sinful indulgence, ummmmm moist dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate, pretty much devour nothing else but chucks of chocolate… no other perfect way to end this night.
Buca di Beppo Menu
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