Osteria La Buca - Los Angeles

Name: Osteria La Buca - Los Angeles
Address: 5210 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90038, US
Telephone: +13234621900
Price range: $11-$20

Osteria La Buca is an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Order takeout online for pickup.

5210 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Phone: +13234621900

Price range: $11-$20

Cuisine: Italian

Hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:30–14:15
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 17:00–21:45
Saturday: 17:00–19:00

Osteria La Buca - Los Angeles Menu

SALADS / APPS

House Made Ricotta — $19.00
caramelized agave, toasted bread
Buca Farm Lettuces — $18.00
from our private farm, Grana Padano, lemon oil
Pork Meatballs — $21.00
romesco (contains almonds) parmesan
Crispy Brussels Sprouts — $21.00
poached egg, pecorino, white anchovy vinaigrette
Cacio Pepe Arancini — $16.00
Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, panko
Octopus — $23.00
thai chili vinaigrette, forbidden rice, scallion herbed yogurt
Carne Cruda — $24.00
grass-fed flat iron, jalapeño tonnato, fried shallots, blue borage flowers and grilled seeded ciabatta
Artichokes — $20.00
Crispy artichokes, parmesan, oregano, lemon vinaigrette.
Burrata — $21.00
market peaches & pluots, pickled Fresno chiles, Buca farm basil
Spring Kale Salad — $19.00
market lacinato kale, mixed radishes, snap peas, mint, green goddess dressing, ricotta salata
Chicory Caesar Salad — $21.00
castlefranco, escarole, radicchio and treviso, caesar dressing, house made breadcrumbs
Eggplant Parmesan — $25.00
eggplant, vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil
Farmers Tomato Salad — $21.00
Market heirloom tomatoes, tomato water vinaigrette, stracciatella, seeded ciabatta crisps, basil
Prosciutto & Market Melon — $20.00
market melon, Prosciutto di San Daniele, ajo blanco (contains almonds)
Chopped Salad — $21.00
arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, soppressata, tomato, Castelvetrano olives, ricotta salata, turmeric vinaigrette.
Side Grilled Chicken Breast — $12.00
side grilled chicken breast
Side Sautéed Shrimp — $12.00
side sautéed shrimp
Side Flat Iron Steak — $16.00
side grilled flat iron steak
Side Branzino — $16.00
Side grilled branzino

PASTA

Nero Spaghetti — $30.00
clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, chili flake
Rigatoni Bolognese — $29.00
pork & beef ragu, pecorino, basil
Bucatini Carbonara — $28.00
pancetta, poached egg, black pepper
Spaghetti Cacio Pepe — $23.00
black pepper, aged pecorino
Short Rib Ravioli — $29.00
pecorino, black pepper, vincotto
Pappardelle Verdi — $25.00
arugula pappardelle. zucchini, garlic, lemon, pecorino
Corn & Crab Ravioli — $34.00
sweet corn, jumbo crab, corn butter, chili oil, basil

PIZZA

Soppressata — $27.00
mildy spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic
The Classic — $21.00
mozzarella, tomato, basil
The Classic with Prosciutto Americano — $26.00
mozzarella, tomato, basil, Prosciutto Americano
Guanciale — $28.00
cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, Fresno chili, rosemary, Castelvetrano olives
Calzone — $29.00
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
Mushroom — $24.00
crimini mushrooms, fontina, black truffle goat cheese, black garlic, oregano
Sausage N' Peppers — $25.00
house made fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, stracciatella, basil
Sweet Corn & Nduja — $23.00
sweet corn, nduja, scamorza, cherry tomatoes, cilantro
Bacon & Honey — $27.00
vodka sauce, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, white onion, bee pollen and hot honey

MEAT/FISH/SANDOS

Chicken Parmesan — $33.00
mary's chicken, mozzarella, tomato
Grilled Branzino — $39.00
roasted baby squash, grilled corn, mezcal sugo bianco, pickled squash, basil oil
Hanger Steak — $47.00
cauliflower cream, cauliflower mushrooms, Jimmy Nardello peppers, beef jus
Pork Chop — $47.00
16 oz fennel rubbed, beeler-duroc pork chop with fregola sarda and watercress salad
Studio Plate w/ Grilled Chicken — $30.00
served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Studio Plate w/ Sliced Flat Iron Steak — $35.00
served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Studio Plate w/ Grilled Branzino — $33.00
served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Meatball Sub — $24.00
housemade baguette, romesco sauce, house ricotta, basil
Fried Chicken Sando — $23.00
brie, heirloom tomato, arugula, Rolando's sauce
Buca BLT — $24.00
seeded ciabatta, heirloom tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, arugula and ranchero salsa
Caprese Sando — $21.00
pesto, mozzarella, farmers tomatoes, basil

BUCA MARKET PLACE

House Tomato Sauce — $10.00
housemade sauce, 16oz
House Bolognese Sauce — $19.00
housemade sauce, 16oz
Fresh Pasta-Spaghetti — $9.00
housemade daily, serves 2
Fresh Pasta-Rigatoni Corto — $9.00
housemade daily, serves 2
Chilis in Oil — $14.00
housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Put on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta,12oz glass jar
Buca Pesto — $13.00
House made Buca pesto, 8oz glass jar
Buca Jam — $8.00
housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam, 8oz glass jar
Giardiniera — $8.00
housemade Italian pickled vegetables, 7oz glass jar
Marinated Olives — $8.00
Buca marinated olives- 5 olive blend marinated with lemon, orange & rosemary, 8oz
Buca Lemon Dressing — $9.00
Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces, 8oz
Buca Chili Oil — $6.00
Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.

FOR THE TABLE

Crispy Potatoes — $12.00
Calabrian crema, rosemary
Broccoli Di Cicco — $15.00
Garlic, lemon, chili flakes, bread crumbs.
Jimmy Nardellos — $14.00
charred peppers with Calabrian chili vinaigrette

BEER

Enegren Edel-Pils — $11.00
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
N/A Kolsch — $8.00
Best Day Brewing N/A Kolsch is light, crisp, and easy drinking with a nice toasty malt character and light hopping. 12oz can
Einstok White Ale — $8.00
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.
Tripel Abbey Ale — $12.00
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

BOTTLED COCKTAILS TOGO

Classic Gin Martini — $29.00
London Dry Gin, Alessio Dry Vermouth di Torino, Orange Bitters. Ready to drink: Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish as your heart desires. Serves 2. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
Negroni — $29.00
London Dry Gin, Alessio Rosso Vermouth di Torino, Campari. Ready to drink: Pour over rocks, or serve Up in a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel. Serves 2. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
Mezcal Old Fashioned — $45.00
La Luna Black Label, Agave Nectar, Orange & Angostura Bitters. Ready to drink: Pour over rocks, in a chilled glass. Serves 3. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
'67 Ranchero — $29.00
Our house spicy marg. Blanco Tequila, Celery Shrub, Serrano Pepper. Ready to drink: Pour over rocks, in a chilled glass with a salted rim. Serves 2. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
Angeleno Spritz — $9.00
Amaro Angeleno, soda, grapefruit essence. 200mL can. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.

WHITE, ORANGE, ROSE WINE

Prosecco — $22.00
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.
Sauvignon Blanc — $27.00
Erste + Neue, Veneto, 2024 Dry and crisp -- Apricot, white peach, grapefruit zest, and green bell pepper. Organic
"Vin de Days l'Orange" Blend — $29.00
Day Wines, Willamette Valley, 2023 3 weeks skin-contact -- Aromatic, tropical, white tea, punchy acidity.
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosé — $17.00
Cora, Abruzzo, 2024 Rich pink color, watermelon, juicy cherry, lemon zest, dry finish.

RED WINE

Montepulciano/Sangiovese — $26.00
De Angelis, Le Marche, 2021 Medium + body and dry. Black cherry, stewed berries, bay leaf, leather, inky tannins. Organic
Pinot Nero — $32.00
Cantine Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, 2022 - 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.

N/A BEVERAGES

Topo Chico — $3.50
Sparkling water
De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice — $5.00
Fermented probiotic drink in classic pineapple flavor, seasoned with turbinado sugar, agave, and a hint of cinnamon.100% certified organic pineapples. Low in sugar.
A' Siciliana Limonata — $6.00
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
A' Siciliana Aranciata — $6.00
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

DESSERT

Budino — $15.00
butterscotch, salt, caramel
Tiramisu — $15.00
classic goodness
Dark Chocolate Cake — $17.00
dark chocolate buttermilk cake, with dark chocolate frosting and a Gianduja (Italian hazelnut chocolate) custard

KIDS

Chicken Tendies — $12.00
for the kiddos, mary's chicken, secret house recipe, with house tomato sauce for dipping
Spaghetti Butter & Parm — $17.00
butter, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Pomodoro — $20.00
house tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Kids Cheese Pizza — $19.00
shredded mozzarella, tomato sauce