Osteria La Buca Menu

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Customer Favorites To Start Market | Garden Pasta Pizza Meat | Fish | Sandos Kids Dessert Buca Marketplace N/A Beverages Beer Bottled Cocktails for 2 White, Orange, Rose Wine Red Wine

Customer Favorites
Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
- Bucatini Carbonara
  Pancetta, poached egg, and black pepper.
  $27.00
- Short Rib Ravioli
  Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.
  $28.00
- Pappardelle Bolognese
  Pork and beef ragu, pecorino, and basil.
  $28.00
- Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
  Black pepper, aged pecorino.
  $22.00
- Chopped Salad
  Arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, tomato, soppressata, castelvetrano olives, cucumber, ricotta salata, and turmeric vinaigrette.
  $20.00
- House-Made Ricotta
  Caramelized agave, toasted bread.
  $18.00
- Studio Plate
  Salad of quinoa, farro, arugula, red onion, green onion, castelvetrano olives, and cherry tomato.
  $29.00
- Pork Meatballs
  Romesco (contains almonds), parmesan, and rosemary.
  $20.00
- Cacio E Pepe Arancini
  Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, and panko.
  $15.00
- "The Classic"
  Mozzarella, tomato, basil. Add prosciutto americano for an additional charge.
  $20.00
To Start
- Cacio E Pepe Arancini
  Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, and panko.
  $15.00
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  Poached egg, pecorino, and white anchovy vinaigrette.
  $20.00
- Pork Meatballs
  Romesco (contains almonds), parmesan, and rosemary.
  $20.00
- House-Made Ricotta
  Caramelized agave, toasted bread.
  $18.00
- Carne Cruda
  grass-fed flat iron, jalapeño tonnato, fried shallots, blue borage flowers and grilled seeded ciabatta
  $23.00
Market | Garden
Add chicken breast, shrimp, or flat iron steak for an additional charge.
- Octopus
  Thai chili vinaigrette, forbidden rice, and scallion herbed yogurt.
  $22.00
- Spring Kale Salad
  Market lacinato kale, mixed radishes, snap peas, mint, green goddess dressing, and ricotta salata.
  $18.00
- Burrata
  baby golden, chioggia, red beets, blood orange ginger vinaigrette, dill and mint
  $20.00
- Eggplant Parmesan
  Eggplant, vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil
  $28.00
- Chicory Caesar Salad
  castlefranco, escarole, radicchio and treviso, caesar dressing, house made breadcrumbs
  $20.00
- Buca Farm Lettuces
  From our private farm in west Los Angeles, grana padano, and lemon oil.
  $17.00
- Chopped Salad
  Arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, tomato, soppressata, castelvetrano olives, cucumber, ricotta salata, and turmeric vinaigrette.
  $20.00
- Artichokes
  Crispy artichokes, parmesan oregano, and lemon vinaigrette.
  $19.00
- Side Grilled Chicken
  side grilled chicken breast
  $12.00
- Side Sautéed Shrimp
  side sautéed shrimp
  $12.00
- Side Grilled Branzino
  side grilled branzino
  $16.00
- Side Flat Iron Steak
  side grilled flat iron steak
  $16.00
Pasta
Made in house every day. Gluten-free pasta available for an additional charge.
- Nero Spaghetti
  Clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, bread crumbs, and chili flake.
  $29.00
- Pappardelle Bolognese
  Pork and beef ragu, pecorino, and basil.
  $28.00
- Bucatini Carbonara
  Pancetta, poached egg, and black pepper.
  $27.00
- Rigatoni Corto
  House-made fennel sausage, broccoli di ciccio, and parmesan.
  $25.00
- Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
  Black pepper, aged pecorino.
  $22.00
- Gnocchi Alla Norma
  ricotta gnocchi, tomato, eggplant, garlic and chili flake
  $24.00
- Short Rib Ravioli
  Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.
  $28.00
Pizza
- "The Classic"
  Mozzarella, tomato, basil. Add prosciutto americano for an additional charge.
  $20.00
- Guanciale
  Cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, fresno chili, rosemary, and castelvetrano olives.
  $27.00
- Sausage N' Peppers
  Housemade fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, house ricotta, and basil.
  $24.00
- Soppressata
  Mildly spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, and garlic.
  $26.00
- Bianca
  bloomsdale spinach, garlic, ricotta,black truffle goat cheese, sicilian oregano
  $24.00
- Mushroom
  Mixed mushrooms, shaved trumpet mushrooms, shallots, herbs, lemon, and parmesan.
  $22.00
- Bacon & Honey
  vodka sauce, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, white onion, bee pollen and hot honey
  $26.00
- Calzone
  mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
  $21.00
Meat | Fish | Sandos
All sandos come with fries or house side salad.
- Meatball Sub
  Baguette, romesco house ricotta, and basil.
  $23.00
- Fried Chicken Sando
  Brie, tomato, arugula, and rolando's sauce.
  $22.00
- Studio Plate
  Salad of quinoa, farro, arugula, red onion, green onion, castelvetrano olives, and cherry tomato.
  $29.00
- Caprese Sando
  Pesto, mozzarella, farmers tomatoes, and basil.
  $20.00
- Buca BLT
  seeded ciabatta, heirloom tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, arugula and ranchero salsa
  $23.00
- Chicken Parmesan
  mary's chicken, mozzarella, tomato. Add side of spaghetti pomodoro for an additional charge.
  $32.00
Kids
- Chicken Tendies
  For the kiddos. Mary's chicken, secret house recipe with tomato sauce for dipping
  $11.00
- Spaghetti Butter & Parm
  Butter, parmesan cheese
  $16.00
- Spaghetti Pomodoro
  House tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
  $19.00
- Kids Cheese Pizza
  shredded mozzarella, tomato sauce
  $18.00
Dessert
- Budino
  Butterscotch, salt, caramel
  $14.00
- Chocolate Caramel Tart
  chocolate cookie tart with salted caramel and chocolate ganache topping, whipped cream, and chocolate shaving
  $14.00
- Tiramisu
  Classic goodness
  $14.00
Buca Marketplace
- Buca Chili Oil
  Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.
  $6.00
- Buca Jam
  Housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam. 8oz glass jar.
  $8.00
- Buca Lemon Dressing
  Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. 8oz
  $9.00
- Buca Pesto
  Housemade pesto. 8oz glass jar
  $13.00
- Chilis in Oil
  Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Great on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta. 12oz glass jar
  $14.00
- Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto
  Housemade daily, serves 2
  $8.00
- Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
  Housemade Daily, serves 2
  $8.00
- Giardiniera
  Housemade Italian pickled vegetables. 12oz glass jar
  $8.00
- House Bolognese Sauce
  Housemade Sauce, 16oz
  $18.00
- House Tomato Sauce
  Housemade sauce, 16oz
  $9.00
- Marinated Olives
  Buca marinated olives - 5 olive blend marinated with lemon, orange and rosemary. 8oz glass jar
  $8.00
N/A Beverages
- A' Siciliana Aranciata
  This Blood Orange Soda is made from red fresh oranges from the coasts of Sicily. Orange drinks are extremely popular in Italy, and this Italian orange soda lets feel you the Sicilian sun and the cool Mediterranean breeze while drinking a refreshing “Aranciata Rossa” with just the right flavor – sweet, tart, and zesty
  $6.00
- A' Siciliana Limonata
  This Lemon Soda is made from fresh lemons from the coasts of Sicily. Lemon drinks are popular throughout Italy, and this soda will transport to the citrus groves and a cool Mediterranean breeze while drinking a refreshing “Limonata” with just the right flavor – sweet, tart, and zesty
  $6.00
- 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.
  $5.00
- Topo Chico
  Sparkling water
  $3.50
Beer
- Einstock 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.
  $8.00
- Energren Edel-Pils
  Edel-Pils celebrates German Noble hops against a backdrop of pilsner malt. Refreshingly classic, Edel-Pils melds a lighter body with the distinctive bitterness and aromatic qualities of Saaz and Tettnanger hops ABV:4.8% 160z can
  $11.00
- N/A Kolsch
  Best Day Brewing N/A Kolsch is light, crisp, and easy drinking with a nice toasty malt character and light hopping. 12oz can
  $8.00
- Eastciders Dry Cider
  A crisp, smooth draft cider made with bittersweet apples and dessert apples.. Austin,TX. 5%, 12oz can
  $7.00
- Trippel Abbey Ale
  Rochefort signature layered, rich depth with elusive citrus and spice accents. Deep gold in color with amber highlights, light in body. 8.1% abv 11.2oz glass bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $12.00
Bottled Cocktails for 2
- '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.
  $29.00
- 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.
  $31.00
- Mezcal Old-Fashioned
  Banhez mezcal, agave, grapefruit bitters. Just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $29.00
- Negroni
  Beefeater gin, Alessio di Torino vermouth, Campari. Just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $29.00
- Angelino Spritz
  Amaro Angelino, soda, grapefruit essence, 200ml can. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $9.00
White, Orange, Rose Wine
- Malvasia/Trebbiano Skin-Contact
  Geremi, Lazio, 2022- Dried yellow flowers, underripe pear, salty savory finish
  $30.00
- Prosecco
  Frisian 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 order, contains alcohol.
  $18.00
- Sauvignon Blanc
  "Basaltik" La Cappuccina, Veneto, 2021 Peach, grapefruit, mint, and sage with a dry, crisp finish. Organic
  $22.00
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. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $27.00
- Sangiovese
  Cantina Roccafiore, Umbria - 2019. Brilliant ruby red color. Forest, fruity, herbal and grassy on the nose. Pleasantly mineral with soft tannin taste. Light drinking but with plenty of oompf! Organic. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
  $19.00

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Osteria La Buca Menu

Customer Favorites

Bucatini Carbonara

Short Rib Ravioli

Pappardelle Bolognese

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

Chopped Salad

House-Made Ricotta

Studio Plate

Pork Meatballs

Cacio E Pepe Arancini

"The Classic"

To Start

Cacio E Pepe Arancini

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Pork Meatballs

House-Made Ricotta

Carne Cruda

Market | Garden

Octopus

Spring Kale Salad

Burrata

Eggplant Parmesan

Chicory Caesar Salad

Buca Farm Lettuces

Chopped Salad

Artichokes

Side Grilled Chicken

Side Sautéed Shrimp

Side Grilled Branzino

Side Flat Iron Steak

Pasta

Nero Spaghetti

Pappardelle Bolognese

Bucatini Carbonara

Rigatoni Corto

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

Gnocchi Alla Norma

Short Rib Ravioli

Pizza

"The Classic"

Guanciale

Sausage N' Peppers

Soppressata

Bianca

Mushroom

Bacon & Honey

Calzone

Meat | Fish | Sandos

Meatball Sub

Fried Chicken Sando

Studio Plate

Caprese Sando

Buca BLT

Chicken Parmesan

Kids

Chicken Tendies

Spaghetti Butter & Parm

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Kids Cheese Pizza

Dessert

Budino

Chocolate Caramel Tart

Tiramisu

Buca Marketplace

Buca Chili Oil

Buca Jam

Buca Lemon Dressing

Buca Pesto

Chilis in Oil

Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto

Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti

Giardiniera

House Bolognese Sauce

House Tomato Sauce

Marinated Olives

N/A Beverages

A' Siciliana Aranciata

A' Siciliana Limonata

De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice