This is one of the best Italian chains around, but it does not feel like a chain. Beautiful and upscale yet depicting Italian culture. Growing up in a northeastern Italian community I feel like his is the Godfathers hang out. Buca Di beppo is for the hit men. Maggianos has amazing zucchini fritte and calamari, and I love the Nona's for desert. I also love the eggplant parm and the veal and mushroom ravioli. It is a little steeper than some, but the family style options are great for a party.