My son chose Buca for his birthday dinner.  There were 7 of us total and the toal bill was around $200.  No alcohol was ordered.  I was surprised how expensive it was.  The food was so-so.  I think the \"schtick\" here is the family style entrees.  When you order spaghetti and meatballs, you get a huge bowl of spaghetti with 2 or 3 meatballs the size of of a softball.  The meatballs were not very good and it was kinda awkward dividiing them up.  I'd rather have 8-10 smaller meatballs to share.\n\nThe atmosphere of the place is great... very Italian feel.  Can't rival a joint in the North End of Boston but they try.\n\nSuggestion to the restaurant - move your dumpster.  It sits prominently in the parking area on the same side as the main entrance.  And, if the wind works against you, you get a full blast of all kinds of wonderful smells.  Not good going in and certainly worse going out!