I went to Buca di Beppo in Old Town Pasadena yesterday for my niece's baby shower, & it was really nice. I was surprised, because it was not where I would think to go for such a party, but they were great! They had us in our own separate room, so it was intimate and quiet. They were attentive during the two hours that we were there. The family-style servings of food was yummy and perfect. I chose to park in the De Lacey structure between Colorado Blvd and Green St, which is free for the first 90 mins, and because I am familiar with it. Don't believe the sign outside the parking entrance that says that the structure is full. It's a big structure, and enough people are coming and going through it constantly, that there are certainly spaces that open up frequently enough. It seemed like everyone else in the party chose valet parking, just outside the restaurant, which I am glad that I didn't do. There were a lot of people waiting for their cars, and not enough valets to retrieve them in a timely manner. That is the only reason why I am giving this restaurant a 4-Star rating, rather than a 5-Star. Other than that, I highly recommend the Buca di Beppo Old Town Pasadena location.
