Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

Rigatoni tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with chunks of tender chicken — the heat actually registers and the sauce clings well to the ridged pasta

Chicken Marsala

Pan-seared chicken in a mushroom-heavy Marsala wine sauce, served family-style — reliably executed and the most ordered entrée for good reason

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken blanketed in marinara and melted cheese — straightforward Italian-American execution, generous portion

Meatballs

Large, dense Italian-American meatballs in marinara — the kind that make you understand why this style of cooking has lasting appeal

Bruschetta

Toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes and basil — simple, dependable starter for the table while waiting for mains

Chopped Antipasto Salad

A hearty mix of cured meats, pepperoncini, olives, and cheese over chopped romaine — one of the better starters on the menu

Lasagna

Layered beef lasagna in classic Bolognese style — solid but not the reason to come here; the pasta dishes outperform it

Eggplant Parmigiana

Breaded eggplant layered with marinara and cheese — the vegetarian anchor of the menu and holds up well against the meat-heavy alternatives

Tiramisu

The standard rendition — espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, portioned for sharing; does the job without distinction