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Osteria La Buca

4.5 (951)$$Italian restaurant

5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Osteria La Buca

5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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Menu
SALADS / APPS
Artichokes
$20.55
Crispy artichokes, parmesan, oregano, lemon vinaigrette.
Buca Farm Lettuces
$18.25
from our private farm, Grana Padano, lemon oil
Burrata
$21.70
spiced grapes, lemon vinaigrette, honey comb, toasted hazelnuts, sorrel
Cacio Pepe Arancini
$14.85
Arborio rice, pecorino, black pepper, panko
Chicory Salad
$18.25
mixed chicory, Valencia oranges, honey citrus vinaigrette, celery, toasted hazelnuts, ricotta salata
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$20.55
poached egg, pecorino, white anchovy vinaigrette
House Made Ricotta
$18.25
caramelized agave, toasted bread
Pork Meatballs
$23.95
romesco (contains almonds) parmesan, house bread
Carne Cruda
$23.95
grass-fed flat iron, sun choke "tonatto", pickled sunchokes, fried leeks, charred leek powder
Octopus
$23.95
thai chili vinaigrette, forbidden rice, scallion herbed yogurt
PASTA
Spring Pea Ravioli
$23.95
green pea butter, limone cream, basil oil, pecorino, pea tendrils
Short Rib Ravioli
$29.65
pecorino, black pepper, vincotto
Pappardelle Bolognese
$29.65
pecorino
Nero Spaghetti
$31.95
clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, chili flake
Bucatini Carbonara
$27.40
pancetta, poached egg, black pepper
Rigatoni Corto
$26.25
house made sausage, broccoli di cicco, parmesan
Spaghetti Cacio Pepe
$22.80
black pepper, aged pecorino
PIZZA
Calzone
$20.55
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
Mushroom
$23.95
mixed mushrooms, shaved trumpet mushrooms, shallots, herbs, lemon, parmesan
Guanciale
$28.50
cured pork jowl, mozzarella, tomato, Fresno chili, rosemary, Castelvetrano olives
Soppressata
$27.40
mildy spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic
Sausage N' Peppers
$25.10
house made fennel sausage, tomato, mama little peppers, stracciatella, basil
The Classic
$21.70
mozzarella, tomato, basil
The Classic With Prosciutto Americano
$26.25
mozzarella, tomato, basil, Prosciutto Americano
MEAT/FISH/SANDOS
Chicken Parmesan
$36.50
mozzarella, tomato, baby broccoli
Grilled Branzino
$39.90
roasted leeks, citrus, pickled fresnos, cilantro
Flat Iron Steak
$49.05
Strauss grass-fed flat iron, cauliflower soubise, mushroom medley, sorrel, pickled pearl onions
Pork Collar
$37.65
celery root puree, chicken jus, pickled carrot and celery root salad
FOR THE TABLE
Borlotti Beans
$11.40
grilled chicory, parmesan
Broccoli Di Cicco
$11.40
Garlic, lemon, chili flakes, bread crumbs.
Crispy Potatoes
$11.40
Calabrian crema, rosemary
KIDS
Chicken Tendies
$9.15
for the kiddos, secret house recipe, with house tomato sauce for dipping
Spaghetti Butter & Parm
$13.70
butter, parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Pomodoro
$20.55
house tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
DESSERT
Budino
$14.85
butterscotch, salt, caramel
Tiramisu
$14.85
classic goodness
N/A BEVERAGES
De La Calle! Tepache - Ginger Manzana
$6.30
Fermented probiotic drink with flavors of ginger and sweet apples. 100% certified organic pineapples. Low in sugar.
De La Calle! Tepache - Pineapple Spice
$6.30
Fermented probiotic drink in classic pineapple flavor, seasoned with turbinado sugar, agave, and a hint of cinnamon.100% certified organic pineapples. Low in sugar.
Topo Chico
$4.00
Sparkling water
BEER
Birra Dolomiti
$9.15
From the traditional recipe invented in the Bohemian city if Pilsen in 1842. A true blond lager. 4.9% abv 11.2oz glass bottle
Tripel Abbey Ale
$11.40
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
Shoreline "London Dry" Cider
$8.00
English style, super dry, bright acidity, with notes of crisp honeyed apples. LA, CA. 6.6%, 12oz can
Einstok White Ale
$9.15
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.
N/A Kolsch
$9.15
Best Day Brewing N/A Kolsch is light, crisp, and easy drinking with a nice toasty malt character and light hopping. 12oz can
RED WINE
Sangiovese
$21.70
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.
Pinot Nero
$30.80
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.
WHITE, ORANGE, ROSE WINE
Prosecco
$20.55
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.
Falanghina
$22.80
De Concillis, Campania - 2020. Light body white. Fruity and floral nose. Dry on the palate, bright and fresh
Verdello/Sauvignon Blanc
$34.20
En Cavale, North Coast, 2022 -This bold, bright, citrus-y, mineral orange is the ultimate thirst quencher. The palate is salty and textural, hinting at tropical and citrus fruit both preserved and fresh, with a long aromatic nuance.
BOTTLED COCKTAILS FOR 2
Angeleno Spritz
$10.30
Amaro Angeleno, soda, grapefruit essence. 200mL can. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
Classic Gin Martini
$35.35
Beefeater gin, Lo-Fi dry vermouth, orange bitters. Just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
Negroni
$33.10
Beefeater gin, Alessio di Torino vermouth, Campari. just add ice and stir, serves 2. 8oz bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase, contains alcohol.
BUCA MARKET PLACE
House Bolognese Sauce
$20.55
housemade sauce, 16oz
House Tomato Sauce
$10.30
housemade sauce, 16oz
Fresh Pasta-Rigatoni Corto
$9.15
housemade daily, serves 2
Fresh Pasta-Spaghetti
$9.15
housemade daily, serves 2
Buca Chili Oil
$6.85
Housemade chili oil. Not too hot, just right. Great on anything from pizza to eggs.
Buca Jam
$9.15
housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam, 8oz glass jar
Buca Lemon Dressing
$10.30
Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces, 8oz
Buca Pesto
$14.85
House made Buca pesto, 8oz glass jar
Chilis In Oil
$16.00
housemade Calabrian chilis in oil. Put on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta,12oz glass jar
Giardiniera
$9.15
housemade Italian pickled vegetables, 7oz glass jar
Marinated Olives
$9.15
Buca marinated olives- 5 olive blend marinated with lemon, orange & rosemary, 8oz

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