Just for the record, "That's Amore" was a Dean Martin hit, as was "Mambo Italiano" (which does have a tendency to get stuck in one's head).

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Maybe being of Italian descent is why the music doesn't bother me. From reading your post I come to the conclusion that you were at the bar area, not in the dining room. I have eaten at a few B d B and the music has never been an issue. What other kind of music would you expect at an Italian place - The Beatles?

I have grown quite tired of "classic rock." When I went to Hard Rock Cafe the music was too loud to concentrate. While I was sitting in the bar I even had trouble reading my book. I don't like this music anymore and when I asked that they turn down the music they just looked at me. Talk about lack of customer satifaction. I am sure all the other customers were thinking the same thing and just afraid to ask. :p

Dean Martin did a version of "Mambo Italiano," but it didn't sell as many records as Rosemary Clooney's version. It is the Clooney version that my wife's family favors (her grandparents immigrated from Italy in early teens).

Putting ham on your chicken Parm doesn't make it any less Kosher
and may improve it by turning it into a sort of chicken Valdostana.

How about instrumentals that don't get caught in your brain? Or, music with Italian lyrics. I'm of Italian descent too, but since I don't speak a word, it won't stick.

And Mambo Italiano at BdB was the Clooney version. Not that I'd find anybody's version palatable. :td:

The local brewpub will do that to its bartenders, and have them cover the entire bar plus the tables in there. The bar seats probably 25, plus several tables. When they do that, the service is horrible, but the other times, it's great. I guess they think it's a cost-cutting measure though. :confused:

😂😂...I agree, and just to add to your comment.
Buca is a place to go with family or a group of friends, It s Nice atmosphere, Every room has a theme, they take you through the kitchen, You can even sit in the kitchen. The Food is not authentic Italian, but its decent, for the portion size. The music is great except during the holidays. If dining alone I suggest to go during lunch time they have single serving portions.

​​​​​​😂😂 Its not Ham, Its Prosciutto
There's a difference
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The Kitchen is awesome!
But you have to be a fun group while sitting there.
Its great to sit in the kitchen for Birthdays as well.😉
You get to see first hand of all the dishes going out, and just the overall experience of seeing how things are prepared

Or conference groups when you get stuck finding a place for lunch. You always wind up with a huge variety of diners, both in terms of food likes and price point. "Italian" is usually safe and Buca always has the space ready when we arrive, service is quick enough that people can make their afternoon meetings on time. There's always at least one person in the group who says "Buca di Beppo is my favorite" and we don't have one in my [insert your favorite small town here]. The food is edible if not authentic and no one complains.

Not a fan of the only Buca di Beppo I've ever been to. Like most, it was a group dining experience. While the wait-staff was friendly and competent, the food was all made from the same four ingredients. It was like eating at the Taco Bell of Italian food. :(

I think you summarized it perfectly in the bolded part of your post. :D

To be honest, I'm not a fan of the restaurant. But I'd probably compare Fazoli's, Sbarro, etc. to Taco Bell (which I hate to say I like occasionally :D). Buca at least has entree dishes that aren't pasta, so there's some variety.

Buca, to me, is just an Italian-American version of Chili's, Friday's, Applebees, and those types. There's a place for them in the market, but you're not going there for a memorable meal. I can see it being a decent option for those families with small children.