[disney&byudad]

If you go south on Harbor Blvd., about a 1/2 mile from the park, there's a Buca Di Beppo in the parking lot of one of the hotels on the west side of Harbor Blvd. This is a franchise Italian restaurant that is an absolute blast. The food is really good and the portions are huge (each dish is served family style).

If you want to try this, try to reserve the kitchen table. It seats up to six adults and is actually located in the kitchen. You get to watch the food being prepared and the waiters and waitresses stop by the table on their way out to show you each dish and tell you what it is. The chef will occasionally bring samples of various dishes to the table for everyone to try (usually when it's slow).

Their desserts are out of this world. My DD loves their tiramasu and my DW claims their chocolate cake is the best dessert ever.

The atmosphere is very laid back and loud! For a real treat, reserve the kitchen table for a birthday dinner.