Osteria La Buca Menu

Located in Los Angeles, Osteria La Buca is a charming Italian restaurant known for its cozy ambiance, rustic charm, and delicious dishes. Famous for its crispy bread and wine selection, patrons rave about their artichokes, branzino, bucatini carbonara, and mushroom pizza. The spring pea ravioli and tiramisu are also standout favorites. The attentive service and simple, romantic vibes make it an ideal spot for date nights or gathering with friends. Customers appreciate the unique flavors, friendly staff, and overall dining experience. With a variety of options for both pasta and pizza lovers, Osteria La Buca promises a memorable dining experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Dinner

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.

$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

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

Pear & Fennel Saald

asian pear, fennel, arugula, toasted pepitas, red wine vinaigrette

$19.00

Burrata

fuyu perssimon, meyer lemon honey vinaigrette, thai basil, seeded ciabatta

$21.00

Buca Farm Lettuces

From our private farm in west Los Angeles, grana padano, and lemon oil.

$17.00

Artichokes

Crispy artichokes, parmesan oregano, and lemon vinaigrette.

$19.00

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

Short Rib Ravioli

Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.

$28.00

Cavatelli

spiced honeynut squash, brown butter, crispy sage, pecorino, chili oil

$24.00

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

Hanger Steak

miso marinated hanger steak, potato puree, crispy potato skins, swiss chard

$43.00

Grilled Branzino

Roasted leeks, citrus, pickled fresnos, and cilantro.

$37.00

Chicken Parmesan

Mozzarella, tomato. Add side of spaghetti pomodoro for an additional charge.

$32.00

Pork Shank

tender braised pork shank , vegetable reduction. polenta and chive

$39.00

Broccoli Di Cicco

Garlic, lemon, chili flakes, and bread crumbs.

$11.00

Green Beans

charred green beans with Calabrian chili vinaigrette

$11.00

Crispy Potatoes

Calabrian crema, rosemary.

$11.00

Chicken Tendies

For the kiddos. Secret house recipe with tomato sauce for dipping

$9.00

Spaghetti Butter & Parm

Butter, parmesan cheese

$13.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

House tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

$19.00

Budino

Butterscotch, salt, caramel

$14.00

Tiramisu

Classic goodness

$14.00

Chocolate Caramel Tart

chocolate cookie tart with salted caramel and chocolate ganache topping, whipped cream, and chocolate shaving

$14.00

Meyer Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Cake

$11.00

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. oz glass jar.

$8.00

Buca Lemon Dressing

Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. oz

$9.00

Buca Pesto

Housemade pesto. oz glass jar

$13.00

Chilis In Oil

Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Great on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta. oz glass jar

$14.00

Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto

Housemade daily, serves

$8.00

Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti

Housemade Daily, serves

$8.00

Giardiniera

Housemade Italian pickled vegetables. oz glass jar

$8.00

House Bolognese Sauce

Housemade Sauce, oz

$18.00

House Tomato Sauce

Housemade sauce, oz

$9.00

Marinated Olives

Buca marinated olives - olive blend marinated with lemon, orange and rosemary. oz glass jar

$8.00

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

$5.00

De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice

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

$5.50

Topo Chico

Sparkling water

$3.50

N/A Kolsch

Best Day Brewing N/A Kolsch is light, crisp, and easy drinking with a nice toasty malt character and light hopping. oz can

$8.00

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

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

Pear & Fennel Salad

asian pear, fennel, arugula, toasted pepitas, red wine vinaigrette

$19.00

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

$12.00

Side Grilled Branzino

$16.00

Side Flat Iron Steak

side grilled flat iron steak

$16.00

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

Cavatelli

spiced honeynut squash, brown butter, crispy sage, pecorino, chili oil

$24.00

Short Rib Ravioli

Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.

$28.00

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

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

Mozzarella, tomato. Add side of spaghetti pomodoro for an additional charge.

$32.00

Chicken Tendies

For the kiddos. Secret house recipe with tomato sauce for dipping

$9.00

Spaghetti Butter & Parm

Butter, parmesan cheese

$13.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

House tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

$19.00

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 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. oz glass jar.

$8.00

Buca Lemon Dressing

Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. oz

$9.00

Buca Pesto

Housemade pesto. oz glass jar

$13.00

Chilis In Oil

Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Great on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta. oz glass jar

$14.00

Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto

Housemade daily, serves

$8.00

Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti

Housemade Daily, serves

$8.00

Giardiniera

Housemade Italian pickled vegetables. oz glass jar

$8.00

House Bolognese Sauce

Housemade Sauce, oz

$18.00

House Tomato Sauce

Housemade sauce, oz

$9.00

Marinated Olives

Buca marinated olives - olive blend marinated with lemon, orange and rosemary. oz glass jar

$8.00

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

$5.00

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

$5.00

De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice

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

$5.50

Topo Chico

Sparkling water

$3.50

N/A Kolsch

Best Day Brewing N/A Kolsch is light, crisp, and easy drinking with a nice toasty malt character and light hopping. oz can

$8.00

Lunch