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.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Poached egg, pecorino, and white anchovy vinaigrette.
Pork Meatballs
Romesco (contains almonds), parmesan.
House-Made Ricotta
Caramelized agave, toasted bread.
Carne Cruda
grass-fed flat iron, jalapeño tonnato, fried shallots, blue borage flowers and grilled seeded ciabatta
Octopus
Thai chili vinaigrette, forbidden rice, and scallion herbed yogurt.
Spring Kale Salad
Market lacinato kale, mixed radishes, snap peas, mint, green goddess dressing, and ricotta salata.
Pear & Fennel Saald
asian pear, fennel, arugula, toasted pepitas, red wine vinaigrette
Burrata
fuyu perssimon, meyer lemon honey vinaigrette, thai basil, seeded ciabatta
Buca Farm Lettuces
From our private farm in west Los Angeles, grana padano, and lemon oil.
Artichokes
Crispy artichokes, parmesan oregano, and lemon vinaigrette.
Nero Spaghetti
Clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, bread crumbs, and chili flake.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Pork and beef ragu, pecorino, and basil.
Bucatini Carbonara
Pancetta, poached egg, and black pepper.
Rigatoni Corto
House-made fennel sausage, broccoli di ciccio, and parmesan.
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Black pepper, aged pecorino.
Short Rib Ravioli
Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.
Cavatelli
spiced honeynut squash, brown butter, crispy sage, pecorino, chili oil
The Classic
Mozzarella, tomato, basil. Add prosciutto americano for an additional charge.
Guanciale
Cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, fresno chili, rosemary, and castelvetrano olives.
Sausage N' Peppers
Housemade fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, house ricotta, and basil.
Soppressata
Mildly spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, and garlic.
Bianca
bloomsdale spinach, garlic, ricotta,black truffle goat cheese, sicilian oregano
Mushroom
Mixed mushrooms, shaved trumpet mushrooms, shallots, herbs, lemon, and parmesan.
Bacon & Honey
vodka sauce, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, white onion, bee pollen and hot honey
Calzone
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
Hanger Steak
miso marinated hanger steak, potato puree, crispy potato skins, swiss chard
Grilled Branzino
Roasted leeks, citrus, pickled fresnos, and cilantro.
Chicken Parmesan
Mozzarella, tomato. Add side of spaghetti pomodoro for an additional charge.
Pork Shank
tender braised pork shank , vegetable reduction. polenta and chive
Broccoli Di Cicco
Garlic, lemon, chili flakes, and bread crumbs.
Green Beans
charred green beans with Calabrian chili vinaigrette
Crispy Potatoes
Calabrian crema, rosemary.
Chicken Tendies
For the kiddos. Secret house recipe with tomato sauce for dipping
Spaghetti Butter & Parm
Butter, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Pomodoro
House tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Budino
Butterscotch, salt, caramel
Tiramisu
Classic goodness
Chocolate Caramel Tart
chocolate cookie tart with salted caramel and chocolate ganache topping, whipped cream, and chocolate shaving
Meyer Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Cake
Buca Chili Oil
Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.
Buca Jam
Housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam. oz glass jar.
Buca Lemon Dressing
Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. oz
Buca Pesto
Housemade pesto. oz glass jar
Chilis In Oil
Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Great on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta. oz glass jar
Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto
Housemade daily, serves
Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
Housemade Daily, serves
Giardiniera
Housemade Italian pickled vegetables. oz glass jar
House Bolognese Sauce
Housemade Sauce, oz
House Tomato Sauce
Housemade sauce, oz
Marinated Olives
Buca marinated olives - olive blend marinated with lemon, orange and rosemary. oz glass jar
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
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.
Topo Chico
Sparkling water
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
Cacio E Pepe Arancini
Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, and panko.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Poached egg, pecorino, and white anchovy vinaigrette.
Pork Meatballs
Romesco (contains almonds), parmesan, and rosemary.
House-Made Ricotta
Caramelized agave, toasted bread.
Carne Cruda
grass-fed flat iron, jalapeño tonnato, fried shallots, blue borage flowers and grilled seeded ciabatta
Octopus
Thai chili vinaigrette, forbidden rice, and scallion herbed yogurt.
Spring Kale Salad
Market lacinato kale, mixed radishes, snap peas, mint, green goddess dressing, and ricotta salata.
Pear & Fennel Salad
asian pear, fennel, arugula, toasted pepitas, red wine vinaigrette
Buca Farm Lettuces
From our private farm in west Los Angeles, grana padano, and lemon oil.
Chopped Salad
Arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, tomato, soppressata, castelvetrano olives, cucumber, ricotta salata, and turmeric vinaigrette.
Artichokes
Crispy artichokes, parmesan oregano, and lemon vinaigrette.
Side Grilled Chicken
side grilled chicken breast
Side Sautéed Shrimp
Side Grilled Branzino
Side Flat Iron Steak
side grilled flat iron steak
Nero Spaghetti
Clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, bread crumbs, and chili flake.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Pork and beef ragu, pecorino, and basil.
Bucatini Carbonara
Pancetta, poached egg, and black pepper.
Rigatoni Corto
House-made fennel sausage, broccoli di ciccio, and parmesan.
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Black pepper, aged pecorino.
Cavatelli
spiced honeynut squash, brown butter, crispy sage, pecorino, chili oil
Short Rib Ravioli
Pecorino, black pepper, and vincotto.
The Classic
Mozzarella, tomato, basil. Add prosciutto americano for an additional charge.
Guanciale
Cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, fresno chili, rosemary, and castelvetrano olives.
Sausage N' Peppers
Housemade fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, house ricotta, and basil.
Soppressata
Mildly spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, and garlic.
Bianca
bloomsdale spinach, garlic, ricotta,black truffle goat cheese, sicilian oregano
Mushroom
Mixed mushrooms, shaved trumpet mushrooms, shallots, herbs, lemon, and parmesan.
Bacon & Honey
vodka sauce, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, white onion, bee pollen and hot honey
Calzone
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
Meatball Sub
Baguette, romesco house ricotta, and basil.
Fried Chicken Sando
Brie, tomato, arugula, and rolando's sauce.
Studio Plate
Salad of quinoa, farro, arugula, red onion, green onion, castelvetrano olives, and cherry tomato.
Caprese Sando
Pesto, mozzarella, farmers tomatoes, and basil.
Buca BLT
seeded ciabatta, heirloom tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, arugula and ranchero salsa
Chicken Parmesan
Mozzarella, tomato. Add side of spaghetti pomodoro for an additional charge.
Chicken Tendies
For the kiddos. Secret house recipe with tomato sauce for dipping
Spaghetti Butter & Parm
Butter, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Pomodoro
House tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Budino
Butterscotch, salt, caramel
Chocolate Caramel Tart
chocolate cookie tart with salted caramel and chocolate ganache topping, whipped cream, and chocolate shaving
Tiramisu
Classic goodness
Buca Chili Oil
Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.
Buca Jam
Housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam. oz glass jar.
Buca Lemon Dressing
Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. oz
Buca Pesto
Housemade pesto. oz glass jar
Chilis In Oil
Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Great on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta. oz glass jar
Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni Corto
Housemade daily, serves
Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
Housemade Daily, serves
Giardiniera
Housemade Italian pickled vegetables. oz glass jar
House Bolognese Sauce
Housemade Sauce, oz
House Tomato Sauce
Housemade sauce, oz
Marinated Olives
Buca marinated olives - olive blend marinated with lemon, orange and rosemary. oz glass jar
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
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
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.
Topo Chico
Sparkling water
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