Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant.

by Contributor

In Short
Homesick for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic. Dishes center on Southern Italian immigrant fare, and are meant to be shared family-style with a large goblet of wine-to enhance the taste, of course. The ornate décor with walls covered in vintage photos evokes a warm homey feel that welcomes customers to dine among the other families and loyal customers. Buon Appetito!

Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant.

by Saira Masood

In Short
Homesick for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic. Dishes center on Southern Italian immigrant fare, and are meant to be shared family-style with a large goblet of wine-to enhance the taste, of course. The ornate décor with walls covered in vintage photos evokes a warm homey feel that welcomes customers to dine among the other families and loyal customers. Buon Appetito!

07/25/08

I know this a chain restaurant, but and that is a big but

by Wherethesun

the food is wonderful. Why, well the apple gorgonzola salad is abfab, the penne arriabiatta, or however you spell the spicey sausage and penne dish is-well-spice is nice- and pretty darn good, too. the service is so-so, which is typical nowadays, but who cares as long as they bring the food in a reasonable amount of time and don't interrupt you every few minutes asking if it's any good. I've eaten here before, don't remember what I had, but remember being it good enough for me to come back.

04/03/07

GROSS!!!!!!

by shrinkingviolet

This place is too crowded and though the portions are HUGE the food tastes AWFUL!!!!! I hate coming here for parties. I would rather spend more money and get something I can eat

01/29/07

Big group fun with big portions of yummy food! Superb service too!

by misshappy

I love going to Buca with a big group or just my bf. I always have a fab time and the food is mighty tasty.

11/09/06

I have'nt found a bad item on the menu, this is the place for large groups, loud enviorment

by caliguy1

Fun place , the staff was friendly and helpful. Never had to wait for anything, prompt service. Not the place for romantic meals one on one conversation

• Cons: it can be loud here

11/05/06

BEST FAMILY STYLE SERVINGS

by raceboss

GREAT GATHERING PLACE, HUGE DISH SERVINGS, HUGE DINING TABLE IN THE "POPE'S' ROOM. VINTAGE PICTURES OF COMMON PEOPLE AND CELEBRITIES TOO- LOTS OF FUN.

• Pros: LOTS OF FOOD
• Cons: VERY NOISY

09/27/05

Awesome gotta get the kitchen table

by myasharona

As a very very picky consumer, I have to tell you that I was so impressed with our experience. I read online that you could sit in the kitchen. I made reservations for that table, and we had a blast. You literally sit in the kitchen, and get to watch the chefs at work. Everyone there was so helpful and courteous. The food was great and our server was the bomb. I read some luke warm reviews about noise and how it's not a dating enviroment. It is a family style restaurant. Ask for the kitchen table, you won't be sorry. Also, go online and download FREE coupons for either dessert or an appetizer. I enjoyed Buca immensly, and hope you do too.

• Pros: great food, get the kitchen table, helpful staff
• Cons: a little pricey, but worth it

06/06/05

Great food, Great Service

by suedaniels2

We were overwelmed upon entering the lobby decorated with pictures that made us laugh and a host staff that gretted us immediately with a hello and a smile. We were seated promptly with no reservation and our server clearly explained the concept and ideas behind the restaurant and food. Rob was extremely knowledagble and humerous and made several suggestions including the Chicken Saltimboca (tender,tasty, and delcious), Linguinni with a white clam sauce (gret match with the chicken it was very good with a hint of red pepper spice) and the green beans (phenomanal). We had a great meal and a wonderful time thanks to our server and the rest of the staff.

• Pros: service & food
• Cons: parking

04/15/05

Incredible Italian Food!

by oneadidasfan

Great food, good service, fun atmosphere for large parties! Awesome garlic bread!