Osteria La Buca Menu

5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant
(1036 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Welcome to Osteria La Buca, a delightful Italian gem nestled at 5210 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. This quaint restaurant enchants patrons with its inviting ambiance and soul-soothing cuisine. The menu celebrates authentic Italian dishes, showcasing fresh pasta creations like Nero Spaghetti and Rigatoni Bolognese, which exemplify culinary craftsmanship. Each dish is meticulously prepared, ensuring that the flavors burst in every bite.

  • Starters: Delight in grilled octopus or a refreshing burrata salad to begin your meal.
  • Main Courses: Savor the Short Rib Ravioli or traditional Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe, fresh and rich in flavor.
  • Desserts: End your culinary journey with a luscious Tiramisu or Chocolate Caramel Tart.

At Osteria La Buca, every plate is a celebration of Italian heritage, ensuring a memorable dining experience that tantalizes the palate.

Dinner - To Start

  • Cacio E Pepe Arancini
    US$15.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts
    US$20.00
  • Pork Meatballs
    US$20.00
  • House-Made Ricotta
    US$18.00
  • Carne Cruda
    US$23.00

Dinner - Market | Garden

  • Buca Farm Lettuces
    US$17.00
  • Artichokes
    US$19.00
  • Spring Kale Salad
    US$18.00
  • Octopus
    US$22.00
  • Chicory Caesar Salad
    US$20.00
  • Eggplant Parmesan
    US$24.00
  • Melon Salad
    US$20.00
  • Burrata
    US$20.00

Dinner - Pasta

  • Nero Spaghetti
    US$29.00
  • Rigatoni Bolognese
    US$28.00
  • Bucatini Carbonara
    US$27.00
  • Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
    US$22.00
  • Short Rib Ravioli
    US$28.00
  • Sweet Corn & Crab Ravioli
    US$28.00
  • Pappardelle Verdi
    US$24.00

Dinner - Pizza

  • "The Classic"
    US$20.00
  • Guanciale
    US$27.00
  • Sausage N' Peppers
    US$24.00
  • Soppressata
    US$26.00
  • Mushroom
    US$23.00
  • Bacon & Honey
    US$26.00
  • Calzone
    US$21.00
  • Pea & Asparagus
    US$24.00

Dinner - Meat | Fish

  • Grilled Branzino
    US$37.00
  • Chicken Parmesan
    US$32.00
  • Hanger Steak
    US$43.00
  • Pork Chop
    US$46.00

Dinner - For the Table

  • Broccoli Di Cicco
    US$11.00
  • Green Beans
    US$11.00
  • Crispy Potatoes
    US$11.00

Dinner - Kids

  • Chicken Tendies
    US$11.00
  • Spaghetti Butter & Parm
    US$16.00
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro
    US$19.00
  • Kids Cheese Pizza
    US$18.00

Dinner - Dessert

  • Budino
    US$14.00
  • Tiramisu
    US$14.00
  • Chocolate Caramel Tart
    US$14.00

Dinner - Buca Marketplace

  • Buca Chili Oil
    US$6.00
  • Buca Jam
    US$8.00
  • Buca Lemon Dressing
    US$9.00
  • Buca Pesto
    US$13.00
  • Chilis In Oil
    US$14.00
  • Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto
    US$8.00
  • Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
    US$8.00
  • Giardiniera
    US$8.00
  • House Bolognese Sauce
    US$18.00
  • House Tomato Sauce
    US$9.00
  • Marinated Olives
    US$8.00

Dinner - N/A Beverages

  • A' Siciliana Aranciata
    US$6.00
  • A' Siciliana Limonata
    US$6.00
  • De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice
    US$5.00
  • Topo Chico
    US$3.50

Dinner - Beer

  • N/A Kolsch
    US$8.00

Dinner - White, Orange, Rose Wine

  • "Vin De Days L'Orange" Blend
    US$29.00

Lunch - To Start

  • Cacio E Pepe Arancini
    US$15.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts
    US$20.00
  • Pork Meatballs
    US$20.00
  • House-Made Ricotta
    US$18.00
  • Carne Cruda
    US$23.00

Lunch - Market | Garden

  • Chopped Salad
    US$20.00
  • Buca Farm Lettuces
    US$17.00
  • Artichokes
    US$19.00
  • Spring Kale Salad
    US$18.00
  • Octopus
    US$22.00
  • Side Grilled Chicken
    US$12.00
  • Side Sautéed Shrimp
    US$12.00
  • Side Grilled Branzino
    US$16.00
  • Side Flat Iron Steak
    US$16.00
  • Chicory Caesar Salad
    US$20.00
  • Eggplant Parmesan
    US$24.00
  • Melon Salad
    US$20.00
  • Burrata
    US$20.00

Lunch - Pasta

  • Nero Spaghetti
    US$29.00
  • Rigatoni Bolognese
    US$28.00
  • Bucatini Carbonara
    US$27.00
  • Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
    US$22.00
  • Short Rib Ravioli
    US$28.00
  • Sweet Corn & Crab Ravioli
    US$28.00
  • Pappardelle Verdi
    US$24.00

Lunch - Pizza

  • "The Classic"
    US$20.00
  • Guanciale
    US$27.00
  • Sausage N' Peppers
    US$24.00
  • Soppressata
    US$26.00
  • Mushroom
    US$23.00
  • Bacon & Honey
    US$26.00
  • Calzone
    US$21.00
  • Pea & Asparagus
    US$24.00

Lunch - Meat | Fish | Sandos

  • Meatball Sub
    US$23.00
  • Fried Chicken Sando
    US$22.00
  • Studio Plate
    US$29.00
  • Caprese Sando
    US$20.00
  • Buca BLT
    US$23.00
  • Chicken Parmesan
    US$32.00

Lunch - Beer

  • N/A Kolsch
    US$8.00

Lunch - Buca Marketplace

  • Buca Chili Oil
    US$6.00
  • Buca Jam
    US$8.00
  • Buca Lemon Dressing
    US$9.00
  • Buca Pesto
    US$13.00
  • Chilis In Oil
    US$14.00
  • Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto
    US$8.00
  • Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
    US$8.00
  • Giardiniera
    US$8.00
  • House Bolognese Sauce
    US$18.00
  • House Tomato Sauce
    US$9.00
  • Marinated Olives
    US$8.00

Lunch - Dessert

  • Budino
    US$14.00
  • Tiramisu
    US$14.00
  • Chocolate Caramel Tart
    US$14.00

Lunch - Kids

  • Chicken Tendies
    US$11.00
  • Spaghetti Butter & Parm
    US$16.00
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro
    US$19.00
  • Kids Cheese Pizza
    US$18.00

Lunch - N/A Beverages

  • A' Siciliana Aranciata
    US$6.00
  • A' Siciliana Limonata
    US$6.00
  • De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice
    US$5.00
  • Topo Chico
    US$3.50

Lunch - White, Orange, Rose Wine

  • "Vin De Days L'Orange" Blend
    US$29.00