I usually skip a totally pan review. If you do too, then don't read this. The good news is Buddy was a good host. When he saw how bad the food and service was he gave us each a free dessert. The bad news is they weren't all that good either. Also the place was packed. So apparently the people... more

We ate at Buddy's Italian Restaurant when we stayed in Pocatello in July of 2009. We were informed by our hotel clerk that it was very good Italian cuisine. The restaurant is a favorite of locals, who obviously never had "real" Italian food. The place was very small, extremely loud and very busy. We had to almost yell in order... more

I just ate at Buddy's italian restaurant in Pocatello, Idaho. It was truly one of the worst if not THE worst pizza parlors I've ever been too. I know that they are advertised as an Italian restaurant but they literally only have rigatoni,spaghetti,ravioli and pizza, so to me it's a glorified pizza parlor, only most pizza parlors spin their own... more

So I moved to Pocatello from the east coast. I ask where is the best Italian food/pizza joint? BUDDY'S! "You have to try the salad, but you will get Buddy's Breath?" HUH? The Buddy's salad that everyone raves about is nothing more than a bowl of iceberg lettuce drenched in a standard italian dressing with an extra dose of garlic,... more

Literally a whole "Ice Berg" of lettuce that was impossible to retain on the plate coming out of the kitchen. Oh my! Is that a slice of tomato in the middle? Although I do like the feta. Maybe the salad dressing should have been on the side? I could be here writing longer than it took me to finish the... more

Buddy's has a greta local vibe with a small comfortable space and plain, simple itlian food. Portions are huge, great for a date (only if you both eat and have the "Budd'y breath) and a great place for families. The food is rustic and comfotable, just like my grandmothers :) more

Everyone in Pokey loves this place but here's the reality: the salads are greasy and covered in a Crisco like substance (that to some is addictive). The tomato sauce is pretty much Spaghettio sauce so if you are a big Chef Boyardee fan, you will be pleased. The pizzas are little more than a baby step up from a frozen... more

Good food and ok service. Nice bang for your buck. everything is meant to be split with huge portions! more

The food was decent, but I miss the famous Buddy's salad dressing. Still missing it till this day! more