For over six decades, Buddy’s Italian Restaurant in Pocatello has been a beloved community staple, attracting college students, families, and friends alike. Operated out of the same building since 1961, Buddy’s continues to serve up delicious and classic Italian dishes that have kept customers coming back for generations.
One of the restaurant’s famous staples is its salad, tossed in Buddy’s signature olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with chunks of blue cheese. The dressing is a fan favorite and has attracted visitors from all over the region. Other popular menu items include fried mozzarella, garlic cheese bread, pizza made with scratch-made dough and a variety of sauce options, and the Italian Sausage with Everything sandwich.
Buddy’s also offers traditional pasta dishes like spaghetti with meatballs, another customer favorite that Sparks recommends sharing with the table. Watching the customer base grow and seeing multiple generations of families continue to dine at Buddy’s is a highlight for assistant manager Denise Sparks. She believes that the tradition of enjoying delicious food at Buddy’s will continue for many more years to come.
For those looking to experience the rich history and delicious food at Buddy’s Italian Restaurant, be sure to visit them at 626 East Lewis Street in Pocatello. For more information and to stay up to date with all the latest news and community events, visit the EastIdahoNews website.
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