The oversized, flaming brick ovens, tubs filled with succulent tomato sauce, and surplus of Italian men throwing dough everywhere, are just three of the clear demonstrations of why Bertucci’s is the pizza capital of the world.
Not five minutes from GT’s Pizza and Dominos, where two inches of stagnant grease is a standard, Bertucci’s is like a cool, skirt-blowing breeze.  Each pizza is crispy and light, making it seem like they actually made the pizza within three days of consumption.  They have an extremely wide variety of pizza types and toppings, with crunchy veggies and – can you believe it? -- Whole ripe tomatoes!  Favorites include the Sporkie, which is layered with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and mozzarella cheese, and the Ultimate Bertucci, which is quartered with different choices of toppings.
But don’t limit yourself – because the pizzas take up only one of the four pages in the menu.  A series of Italian appetizers, soups, pastas and classic dishes are also available, although not nearly as likeable, or as affordable, as the pizza.  Favorites include the Lobster Ravioli, the Eggplant Parmesan and the Tuscan Chicken Wings.  (Not that you’ll have any room for any of it, because they give you free unlimited salad and breadsticks!)
Both the food and the atmosphere at Bertucci’s are sort of stuck in a paradox between elegant dining, and a casual eatery.  The decor of brick and wood exudes a relaxed and almost sporty feel, which is toned down at dinner hours with dimmed lighting and soft candles and the menu options go from pizzas to $20 seafood dishes.  There are also large old photos framed in gold lining the walls of the open, almost cafeteria-like layout of the restaurant.
The servers are finely dressed in all black, and try a little too hard to be punctual and friendly.  Our waiter came to our table about every other minute and was sweating like he had just finished a triathlon.  Although bordering on annoyance, his concern was appreciated, and he definitely never left us with empty glasses.
The biggest problem with a restaurant that can’t decide whether it’s sophisticated or slummin’ is that while the food usually teeters toward the latter, the prices move toward the former. If you order items other than pizza, it ends up being about $20 a head for lunch, which is a little eye-popping for a small Italian joint.
If you’re looking for pizza that will leave your arteries clog-free, this place is gold.  I would, however, suggest steering clear of the entrees and appetizers on days when your wallet is feeling light.