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

Yummy Yummy Salad!! Great Restaurant! more

gotta have a buddy's salad! more

For an east coast guy used to dining with la famiglia, this is excellent home-made italian food. One of my favorite parts of traveling through Eastern ID is stopping at Buddy's. Their salad is outstanding. more