Osteria La Buca Menu

5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • SALADS / APPS

    • Chopped Salad

      arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, soppressata, tomato, Castelvetrano olives, ricotta salata, turmeric vinaigrette.
      $20.55
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      poached egg, pecorino, white anchovy vinaigrette
      $20.55
    • Cacio Pepe Arancini

      Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, panko
      $14.85
    • House Made Ricotta

      caramelized agave, toasted bread
      $18.25
    • Burrata

      spiced grapes, lemon vinaigrette, honey comb, toasted hazelnuts, sorrel
      $21.70
    • Chicory Salad

      mixed chicory, Valencia oranges, honey citrus vinaigrette, celery, toasted hazelnuts, ricotta salata
      $18.25
    • Pork Meatballs

      romesco (contains almonds) parmesan, house bread
      $23.95
    • Steak Tartare

      grass-fed flat iron, sun choke "tonatto", pickled sunchokes, fried leeks, charred leek powder
      $23.95
    • Artichokes

      Crispy artichokes, parmesan, oregano, lemon vinaigrette.
      $20.55
    • Buca Farm Lettuces

      from our private farm, Grana Padano, lemon oil
      $18.25
  • PASTA

    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      pecorino
      $29.65
    • Nero Spaghetti

      clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, chili flake
      $31.95
    • Bucatini Carbonara

      pancetta, poached egg, black pepper
      $27.40
    • Rigatoni Corto

      house made sausage, broccoli di cicco, parmesan
      $26.25
    • Short Rib Ravioli

      pecorino, black pepper, vincotto
      $29.65
    • Campanelle

      shiitake mushrooms, sherry, thyme, asiago
      $23.95
    • Spaghetti Cacio Pepe

      black pepper, aged pecorino
      $22.80
  • PIZZA

    • Calzone

      mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
      $20.55
    • The Classic With Prosciutto Americano

      mozzarella, tomato, basil, Prosciutto Americano
      $26.25
    • Sausage N' Peppers

      house made fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, stracciatella, basil
      $25.10
    • Mushroom

      mixed mushrooms, shaved trumpet mushrooms, herbs, lemon, parmesan
      $23.95
    • Guanciale

      cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, Fresno chili, rosemary, Castelvetrano olives
      $28.50
    • Soppressata

      mildy spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic
      $27.40
    • The Classic

      mozzarella, tomato, basil
      $21.70
  • MEAT/FISH/SANDOS

    • Fried Chicken Sando

      brie, heirloom tomato, arugula, Rolando's sauce
      $21.70
    • Chicken Parmesan

      mozzarella, tomato, baby broccoli
      $36.50
    • Meatball Sub

      housemade baguette, romesco sauce, house ricotta, basil
      $23.95
    • Cauliflower Sando

      crispy cauliflower, calabrian crema, pickled carrots, pickled onion and mint slaw, chili oil
      $19.40
    • The Bobby Sando

      mortadella, soppressata, house ricotta, arugula, pickled fresno chilis, pizza bread
      $19.40
    • Studio Plate W/ Grilled Branzino

      served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $33.10
    • Studio Plate W/ Grilled Chicken

      served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $31.95
    • Studio Plate W/ Sliced Flat Iron Steak

      served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
      $35.35
  • KIDS

    • Chicken Tendies

      for the kiddos, secret house recipe, with house tomato sauce for dipping
      $9.15
    • Spaghetti Butter & Parm

      butter, parmesan cheese
      $13.70
    • Spaghetti Pomodoro

      house tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
      $20.55
  • DESSERT

    • Budino

      butterscotch, salt, caramel
      $14.85
    • Tiramisu

      classic goodness
      $14.85
  • BEER

    • Einstok White Ale

      Smooth and delicious wheat beer with more subtle coriander and orange notes than its counterparts. Iceland. 5.2% ABV. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $9.15
    • Shoreline "London Dry" Cider

      English style, super dry, bright acidity, with notes of crisp honeyed apples. LA, CA. 6.6%, 12oz can
      $8.00
    • Brooklyn Brewery Pilsner

      Crisp American pilsner, extremely refreshing and easy to drink. Brooklyn, NY 5.0% abv 12 oz can
      $8.00
  • RED WINE

    • Pinot Nero

      Cantine Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, 2020 - This Pinot Nero (aka Pinot Noir) is intense on the nose, with a velvety texture, and balanced tannins. The palate is dry, full, earthy and minerally, overlaying red fruit, with a pleasantly tart finish.
      $30.80
  • WHITE, ORANGE, ROSE WINE

    • Falanghina

      De Concillis, Campania - 2020. Light body white. Fruity and floral nose. Dry on the palate, bright and fresh
      $22.80
    • Prosecco

      Drusian Brut Prosecco, Veneto, NV - Pale straw yellow with golden hues. Green apple and floral notes combine with a creamy texture on the palate. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $20.55
    • Rose Prosecco

      Prosecco Rose - La Jara, Veneto, NV - Bright and fruity Rose! Notes of jasmine, stone fruit, almonds
      $27.40
    • Verdello/Sauvignon Blanc

      En Cavale, North Coast, 2022 -This bold, bright, citrus-y, mineral orange is the ultimate thirst quencher. The palate is salty and textural, hinting at tropical and citrus fruit both preserved and fresh, with a long aromatic nuance.
      $34.20
  • BOTTLED COCKTAILS FOR 2

    • Negroni

      Beefeater gin, Alessio di Torino vermouth, Campari. just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $33.10
    • '67 Ranchero

      Arette blanco tequila, celery shrub, serrano, lime. just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $33.10
    • Angeleno Spritz

      Amaro Angeleno, soda, grapefruit essence. 200mL can. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $10.30
    • Classic Gin Martini

      Beefeater gin, Lo-Fi dry vermouth, orange bitters. Just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $35.35
    • Mezcal Old-Fashioned

      Banhez mezcal, agave, grapefruit bitters. just add ice and stir, serves 2 - 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
      $33.10
  • N/A BEVERAGES

    • De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice

      Fermented probiotic drink in classic pineapple flavor, seasoned with turbinado sugar, agave, and a hint of cinnamon.100% certified organic pineapples. Low in sugar.
      $6.30
    • Topo Chico

      Sparkling water
      $4.00
  • BUCA MARKET PLACE

    • House Bolognese Sauce

      housemade sauce, 16oz
      $20.55
    • House Tomato Sauce

      housemade sauce, 16oz
      $10.30
    • Fresh Pasta-Rigatoni Corto

      housemade daily, serves 2
      $9.15
    • Fresh Pasta-Spaghetti

      housemade daily, serves 2
      $9.15
    • Buca Chili Oil

      Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.
      $6.85
    • Buca Jam

      housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam, 8oz glass jar
      $9.15
    • Buca Lemon Dressing

      Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces, 8oz
      $10.30
    • Buca Pesto

      House made Buca pesto, 8oz glass jar
      $14.85
    • Buca Pickles

      House made pickles - cucumber - 16oz jar. Ingredients: cucumbers, dill, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, white balsamic vinegar. Salt and sugar.
      $8.00
    • Chilis In Oil

      housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Put on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta,12oz glass jar
      $16.00
    • Giardiniera

      housemade Italian pickled vegetables, 7oz glass jar
      $9.15
    • Marinated Olives

      Buca marinated olives- 5 olive blend marinated with lemon, orange & rosemary, 8oz
      $9.15

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