I adore Italian food and Buca is my go-to choice here in town. This location has been around for over 10 years and the quality of the food has been consistently good.
Everything on the menu is family style, so the portions are huge. A small size feeds about 3 people, while a large will feed 4-6. The fact that I can devour a large bowl of pasta by myself is truly a testament to my gluttony, and to the deliciousness of the food here.
What's good besides everything? My family usually starts with a calamari - crispy, fried to perfection with a delicious housemade marinara sauce on the side. Apple Gorgonzola salad is a must try - always fresh, with sweet candies walnuts paired with the tartness of Granny Smith apples.
For entrees we usually get the chicken marsala, which is always tender and bursting with flavor. Spaghetti and meatballs are bomb - the meatballs are the size of a child's head and SO good. The spicy chicken rigatoni is also delicious - cheesy sauce with a little kick. And don't forget the pizzas! Just try it and you'll never eat pizza anywhere else.
The decor is traditional Italian - tons of black and white photos and other cultural memorabilia. There are multiple floors with tables of every size and private dining rooms for huge parties. For first timers you will receive a tour of the restaurant kitchen and inhale the heavenly aroma!
Service is as good as it can get. I feel like this restaurant is understaffed most of the time so wait times for food, drink refills, etc can take a while. Our server one time was running around nonstop between multiple tables, each with parties of 6+.
I will say that they are conscientious for mistaken orders. We asked for a small pizza and the kitchen had made a large, but we were only charged for a small and got to take extra leftovers home!
Overall I'm one satisfied customer and look forward to my next visit, soon!