Osteria La Buca
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Osteria La Buca

Dinner, Gluten-Free
5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 462-1900
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Cacio Pepe Arancini

Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, panko

$8.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

poached egg, pecorino, white anchovy vinaigrette

$16.00

House Made Ricotta

caramelized agave, toasted bread

$14.00

Pork Meatballs

romesco, parmesan

$15.00

Roasted Carrots

whipped goat cheese, chimichurri, lemon zest.

$14.00

Steak Tartare

New York steak, mustard seeds, shallots, cured egg yolk, purple yam chips.

$21.00

Market and Garden

Buca Farm Lettuces

from our private farm, Grana Padano, lemon oil

$13.00

Burrata

Peas, pea puree, mint, lemon thyme.

$17.00

Chopped Salad

arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, soppresata, tomato, Castelvetrano olives, ricotta salata, tumeric vinaigrette

$16.00

Citrus Salad

market citrus, fennel, Cipollini onion, hazelnut, lemon thyme, basil

$16.00

Little Gems

Pistachios, crispy guanciale, crispy shallots, honey vinaigrette.

$14.00

Octopus

Potato, pearl onion, basil, pesto, pistachio.

$18.00

Pasta

Bucatini Carbonara

pancetta, poached egg, black pepper

$19.00 +

Nero Spaghetti

clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, chili flake

$21.00 +

Rigatoni Bolognese

pecorino

$22.00 +

Scarpinocc

Butternut squash, ricotta, lion's mane mushroom, thyme

$21.00

Short Rib Ravioli

pecorino, black pepper, vincotto

$21.00

Spaghetti Cacio Pepe

black pepper, aged pecorino cheese

$16.00 +

Tagliatelle

Nduja, pecorino, chives.

$18.00 +

Pizza

Calzone

mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini

$18.00 +

Clam Pie

Mozzarella, red onion, parsley, chili flake, lemon.

$23.00

Green, Egg & Ham

Prosciutto cotto, pea tendrils, mozzarella, salsa verde.

$18.00

Guanciale

mozzarella, tomato, fresno chili, rosemary, Castelvatrano olives

$18.00

Soppressata

tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic

$19.00

Squash Blossom Pizza

tomato, squash blossom, tallegio, mint, lemon vin

$16.00

The Classic

mozzarella, tomato, basil

$15.00 +

Meat and Fish

Eggplant Sando

Eggplant, mustard greens, provolone, mustard seeds, garlic puree, chili oil.

$15.00

Fried Chicken Sando

brie, heirloom tomato, arugula, Rolando's sauce

$17.00

Meatball Sub

housemade baguette, romesco sauce, house ricotta, basil

$16.00

The Italian

coppa, prosciutto, mortadella, stracciatella, arugula, olive oil, balsamic

$16.00

Grilled Branzino Studio Plate

served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

$21.00

Grilled Chicken Studio Plate

served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

$18.00

Grilled Hanger Steak Studio Plate

served over quinoa, farro, red onion, Castelvetrano olives, tomato, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

$20.00

Branzino

Dashi, fresno chili, castelvetrano olives, herbs, leeks, crispy shallots

$31.00

Chicken Parmesan

mozzarella cheese, tomato, baby broccoli

$25.00 +

New York Steak

Mushroom medley, beef broth, pickled garlic, savory.

$35.00

Tomahawk Pork Chop

Gala apples, mustard greens, vin cotto. 20oz.

$41.00

For The Table

Buca Farm Rapini

garlic, lemon, chili flakes, breadcrumbs

$8.00

Crispy Potatoes

Calabrian crema, rosemary

$8.00

Tre Fagioli

Ayote, cranberry & peruviana beans, shallots, garlic, thyme, parmesan

$8.00

Dessert

Budino

butterscotch, salt, caramel

$10.00

Tiramisu

classic goodness

$10.00

Family Meals

Rigatoni Bolognese Family Meal

bread, farm lettuces, rigatoni bolognese, tiramisu

$60.00 +

Spaghetti Pomodoro Family Meal

bread, farm lettuces, spaghetti pomodoro, tiramisu

$40.00 +

Chicken Parm Family Meal

bread, farm lettuces, chicken parmesan, tiramisu

$70.00 +

Kids

Chicken Tendies

for the kiddos, secret house recipe, with house tomato sauce for dipping

$8.00

Spaghetti Butter & Parm

butter, parmesan cheese

$10.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro

house tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

$12.00

Buca Marketplace

Housemade Bolognese Sauce 16OZ

Housemade bolognese sauce, 16oz

$15.00

House Tomato Sauce 16OZ

Housemade pomodoro sauce, 16oz

$8.00

Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni

Housemade daily, serves 2

$8.00

Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti

Housemade daily, serves 2

$8.00

Buca Chili Oil

Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs. 6oz

$6.00

Buca Jam

Housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam. 8oz

$8.00

Buca Lemon Dressing

Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces. 8oz

$8.00

Buca Nuts

Housemade Buca nuts. Roasted in our pizza oven. Makes you want to drink a beer Bring ‘em on a hike, to the beach or your couch… Ingredients:  Salt, smoked paprika, cayenne, ancho chili powder, maple syrup, onion powder, extra virgin olive oil, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Peanuts, Almonds

$12.00

Buca Pesto

Housemade Buca pesto, 8oz

$11.00

Buca Pickles

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

$6.50

Chilis in Oil

Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Put on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta.

$13.00

Giardiniera

Housemade Italian pickled vegetables.

$6.50

Marinated Olives

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

$7.00

N/A Beverages

Kimino Sparkling Ume

Japanese sparkling water, Ume from Wakayama prefecture - 8.45oz can

$4.00

Kimino Sparkling Yuzu

Japanese sparkling water, Yuzu from Shikoku Island - 8.45oz can

$4.00

Sparkling Botanicals Black Lemon

black lemon sparkling water, bright and citrusy with a malty finish - 12oz can

$5.00

Sparkling Botanicals Dandelion Ginger

dandelion ginger sparkling water, aromatic ginger beer with zero added sugar -12oz can

$5.00

Sparkling Botanicals Grapefruit Quince

grapefruit sparkling water, hibiscus, yuzu, quince - 12oz can

$5.00

Topo Chico

Mexican carbonated mineral water - 12oz bottle

$2.50

Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Duvel Golden Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. classic Belgian beer with nice citrus notes, spice on the nose, and a dry finish. one of the best of its kind - 9.5% ABV.

$8.00

Einstok White Ale

Must be 21 to purchase. Smooth and delicious wheat beer with more subtle coriander and orange notes than its counterparts. Iceland - 5.2% ABV.

$6.00

Julian Hard Cider

Fruit forward with a crisp apple taste and clean, dry finish.100% fresh-pressed juice. ABV 6.99%. Must be 21+ to purchase.

$7.00

Juneshine 'Midnight Painkiller' Hard Kombucha

Hard kombucha brewed with pineapple, coconut, nutmeg with activated charcoal. It's good for you. Gluten free! CA. 6% ABV (12oz can). Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.

$7.00

Mikkeller Gose with Guava and Sea Salt

Must be 21 to purchase.Kettle soured gose. Great blast of guava flavor with slight salinity and citrus notes make for a tart, tropical treat. San Diego, CA. 5% ABV. 16oz can.

$9.00

North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

Must be 21 to purchase. Toffee, oats, deep malts, superb finish with dynamite flavors. Fort Bragg, CA - 9% ABV.

$8.00

Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pilsner

Must be 21 to purchase. Czech style pilsner with German malts; crisp and clean. Longmont, CO - 4.7% ABV.

$6.00

Smog City Groundworks Coffee Porter

Must be 21 to purchase. Groundworks coffee, dark chocolate, roasted malts; a delight for hot or cold days. Los Angeles, CA - 6% ABV.

$7.00

Three Weavers Expatriate IPA

West Coast style IPA with Simcoe, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops. Citrusy and dank. Inglewood, CA. 6.9% ABV. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.

$7.00

Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Falanghina

Must be 21 to purchase. De Conciliis Falanghina, Campania, 2019. Light body. Bright straw color with green highlights. Fruity, floral and lightly ethereal to the nose. Good acidity and persistence, with a dry finish. Organic.

$20.00

Prosecco

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

$18.00

Pinot Noir

Cooper Hill, Willamette Valley Or., 2020. Delightful dark berry and pomegranate notes laced with earth and cola are dominant in this dry, but fruity, fresh and supple organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir!

$22.00

Rose

Nebbiolo Rose Ioppa, Piemonte 2020. This rose of Nebbiolo is all things tart, tasty, and delicious. Thirst-quenching notes of cherry, grapefruit rind, and wet rocks dominate this ultra-refreshing palate

$24.00

Sangiovese

Must be 21 to purchase. 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.

$19.00

Sauvignon Blanc (Skin-Contact)

Must be 21 to purchase. Koehnen Wine Co, Santa Rosa CA, 2020 Short maceration with a copper color. Dry, medium-bodied, cloudy, with flavors of bright guava and grapefruit pith.

$26.00

Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Angeleno Spritz

Must be 21 to purchase. Amaro Angeleno, soda, grapefruit essence - 200mL can - 7.5% ABV.

$9.00

Buca Negroni

Must be 21 to purchase. Beefeater gin, Alessio di Torino vermouth, Campari. just add ice and stir, serves 2 - 8oz bottle.

$25.00

Gin Martini

Must be 21 to purchase. Beefeater gin, Lo-Fi dry vermouth, orange bitters. just add ice and stir, serves 2 - 8oz bottle.

$25.00

Mezcal Old Fashioned

Must be 21 to purchase. Banhez mezcal, agave, grapefruit bitters. just add ice and stir, serves 2 - 8oz bottle.

$25.00

'67 Ranchero

Must be 21 to purchase. Arette blanco tequila, celery shrub, serrano, lime. just add ice and stir, serves 2 - 8oz bottle.

$25.00

Shot of Fernet

Must be 21 to purchase. Fernet-Branca - 2oz bottle .

$8.00
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About Osteria La Buca

  • 5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Dinner, Gluten-Free, Italian, Lunch Specials, Pasta, Pizza
  • (323) 462-1900
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