I don't get the hype. I've had better. I also think the day we went they were out of basil so Buca used something else.... they claimed it was basil but this little leaf had no aroma...and I know my basil! Also the door was left open and there were flies everywhere which made it impossible to enjoy! The food was at best mediocre...We had all the "favourites" and nothing left me wanting more. Oh and the garlic knot things that everyone keeps going on about are hard as rocks. Go to North of Brooklyn for some yummy dough balls. I feel like people are brainwashed to believe this is the it spot in Toronto because Jamie Oliver said so! Well sorry ... It was a no for me and my friends. Over priced and over done. Terroni and Lo Zingaro are so much better (downtown) for flavourful and simple but good Italian dishes.. oh and Libretto for pizza of course. Lo Zingaro also does a killer Roman pizza! Or just go up to Woodbridge for some great Italian food! But I must say the servers at Buca were nice. Thats it.