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Bites Nearby: Buca di Beppo
Patch welcomes Burnsville Patch by highlighting an Italian eatery near Burnsville Center that is known for big meatballs, giant taste and huge fun.
Overview: began in a humble Minneapolis basement and now boasts 87 locations, five of which are in the Twin Cities. Buca is known for authentic Italian cuisine served family style on huge platters that will serve either three or six people. This place is loud and in-your-face and perfect for groups and celebrations.
Décor: There seems to be a rule at Buca that no horizontal surface can be without decoration; that includes the bathrooms. Frank Sinatra singing My Way in the background adds to the ambiance.
Drinks: Buca has a full table-service bar menu as well as a separate bar.
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Appetizers: Appetizers include cheesy garlic bread ($9.95 to $11.95), fried calamari ($11.95 to $17.95), mozzarella caprese ($10.95 to $16.95) and bruschetta ($10.95 to $13.95). They also have a selection of salads including an impressive antipasto ($12.95 to $19.95).
Entrees: The entree menu is as huge as the serving sizes, and includes pizza, pasta, and traditional dishes such as:
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- Chicken marsala ($20.95 to $31.94)
- Veal saltimbocca ($22.95 to $33.95)
- Eggplant parmesean ($17.95 to $27.95)
- Chianti-braised short ribs ($26.95 to $37.95).
- Lasagna ($16.95 to $28.95)
- Baked cannelloni or rigatoni ($16.95 to $27.95)
Go with a group and sample several.
Sides: Three words: Garlic. Mashed. Potatoes. Rich, creamy, and full of garlic flavor. Three more words: half-pound meatball.
Desserts: The desserts are as large as the entrees and include the celebration cake that can serve 15 people ($29.95) and the Dolce Platter for six that features tiramisu, double dark chocolate cake, homemade cheesecake and apple crostata ($29.95). The colossal brownie sundae also serves six for $12.95.
Service: Service is fast and efficient and the wait staff is full of personality. Servers can help diners determine how much to order for their group and can be counted on to offer suggestions for first-time visitors.
Additional information: The lunch menu contains single serving options and they offer online reservations, curbside carryout service, catering, and banquet facilities.
14300 Burnhaven Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55306
952-892-7272
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
