Osteria La Buca

4.6

1310 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Osteria la Buca is located on Melrose Ave, two blocks East of Paramount Studios on the edge of Hollywood. We celebrate the gift that is Southern California produce and grass roots Italian cooking. We have a focused list of Italian and California wines and offer a full bar specializing in boutique spirits from around the world. All of our pastas are prepared on premise daily. We represent handmade, local and farm fresh traditions. We welcome all to gather around our tables.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm -10:30pm; Friday: 6:00 - 11:00pm; Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Phone number
(323) 462-1900
Website
http://www.osterialabuca.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cameron Slaugh
Catering
Our Pasta Room is available for chef's tasting menus for parties up to ten. Our upstairs dining room can hold up to 36 people for a seated dinner.<br />
Private party facilities
Please contact Jackie at events@osterialabuca.com

Location
5210 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Cross street
Wilton
Parking details
Valet and Street parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

House Made Ricotta$9.00
caramelized agave, toasted bread
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (2011)$14.00
poached egg, pecorino, white anchovy vinaigrette
Pork Meatballs (2011)$13.00
romesco, parmesan
Crudo - Kampachi$15.00
apple, lemon thyme, vinaigrette
Steak Tartare Crostini$12.00
pickled mustard seed, green onion

Market / Garden

Burrata$15.00
pear, hazelnut & lemon balm
Buca Farm Salad$11.00
lettuces from our private farm in west los angeles, grana padano, lemon oil
Farro Salad$13.00
buca farms onion & mustard greens
Crispy Octopus$17.00
apple, grapes, chili vinaigrette
Citrus Salad$11.00
cashew, shaved onion, castelvetrano olives

Pasta

made in house, by hand, every day; gluten free pasta available +$3

Rigatoni$18.00
roasted winter squash, chive, pecorino
Nero Spaghetti$19.00
clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, chilis
Angel Hair$12.00
sage, brown butter, lemon, pecorino
Pappardelle Bolognese$19.00
pecorino
Bucatini Cabonara (2007)$18.00
pancetta, poached egg, black pepper
Short Rib Ravioli (2011)$19.00
pecorino, black pepper, vincotto
Campanelle$21.00
grist & toll hard red wheat, braised lamb, fresno chili, arugula, pecorino
Bigoli En Brodo$17.00
8 hour pork broth, house pancetta, poached egg, pearl onions, fresno chilis
Spaghetti Cacio Pepe$9.00
black pepper, aged pecorino

Pizza

The Classic$13.00
mozzarella, buca farms san marzano tomato, basil
Guanciale$16.00
mozzarella, tomato, fresno chili, rosemary, castelvetrano olives
Baked Egg$17.00
roasted autumn mushrooms, mushroom puree, parmesan, parsley
Sweet Potato$16.00
tillamook cheddar, pecorino, pancetta, green onion, creme fraiche
Soppressata$16.00
tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic
House Made Sausage$15.00
ricotta, garlic, confit, green onions
Calzone$15.00
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini

Meat / Fish

Rib-Eye Cap$31.00
pistachio sugo, grilled buca farm lettuces, oregano
White Sea Bass$27.00
wild mushrooms, kabocha squash, meyer, lemon, nasturtium
Chicken Parmesan (2012)$21.00
mozzarella, tomato, baby broccoli
20oz Pork Chop$26.00
oats, braised arugula, guanciale
32oz Bistecca Fiorentina$91.00
seasonal vegetables

For the Table

Grilled Broccolini$6.00
garlic & lemon
Roasted Potatoes$7.00
garlic vinaigrette, mustard seed, herbs, ricotta salata
Roasted Cauliflower$7.00
pickled raisins, rosemary, pine nuts

What 1,310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3Value

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1,310 Reviews

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Steve
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Reviewed on January 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
Tremendous Italian food. As good as what I had in Rome, Florence and Venice. Burrata and Bolognese were amazing.
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Allie
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Reviewed on December 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
This has become my go-to spot for great italian place. LOVE this place. Pizza, pasta, salads...everything is delicious. Great vibe, nice place, old school look. Ate at the bar, at a table a few times and ordered from there. All around my favorite Italian around here.
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SynapticCleft
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on September 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
The pork chop is a must-order. Just do it. Prepare to have your mind blown with the explosion of flavor they have incorporated into the sauce. You don't need to thank me later.
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ReeseNikky
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on July 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
Hands down, the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. The carbonara, the papardelle, the octopus salad and the sopressata pizza are my go to's. The most delicious food I've had since leaving Italy. The atmosphere is chill and not stuffy. I highly reccomend it.
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ASolis
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Reviewed on July 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
Love this place! Cozy European feel, great food, great service. The main attraction is their Pasta Carbonara. The best!!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on April 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
Matt, the manager, is awesome! The service was amazing. And like always, the food was phenominal. Osteria LA Buca is my go-to whenever I'm in LA!
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Victor
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants ever. The pasta and rib eye is amazing!
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DavidW
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever. I have been dying to try their pizza, but I just can't get away from their bucatini carbonara, short rib raviolis, and pappardelle bolognese. Also, house made Ricotta with the carmelized agave is fricken amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great place for a double date with friends. The ambience is quiet and romantic for dinner- candles on the table, pretty place settings. The waiter was great and attentive. His recommendations on starters were on point- the meatballs are FANTASTIC, and the roasted Brussels sprouts as well. He recommended an excellent red wine as well, I was very impressed and loved it (I’m not a normal red wine girl, I tend to go for white or rosé). Everyone ordered the Cacio Pepe dish, except for me- I got the short rib ravioli and all of the food was delicious! No complaints, everything was perfect. The waiter was on point on refilling water glasses and timed dessert offerings so perfectly. The tiramisu was AMAZING. Best I’ve ever had, anywhere. Perfect. It was a great evening, and I would definitely recommend anyone to come here!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely delicious and the prices were really quite reasonable. I didn’t have one of their cocktails (instead had a delicious glass of wine) but they looked yummy. It was very loud but I don’t mind that because it can make an atmosphere feel less stuffy. I’ll definitely eat here again!
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Osteria La Buca is rated 4.6 stars by 1310 OpenTable diners.

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5210 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038

Additional information

Cross street
Wilton
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm -10:30pm; Friday: 6:00 - 11:00pm; Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet and Street parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cameron Slaugh
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.osterialabuca.com/
Phone number
(323) 462-1900
Catering
Our Pasta Room is available for chef's tasting menus for parties up to ten. Our upstairs dining room can hold up to 36 people for a seated dinner.<br />
Private party facilities
Please contact Jackie at events@osterialabuca.com

Osteria La Buca

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To Start

House Made Ricotta$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts (2011)$14.00

Pork Meatballs (2011)$13.00

Crudo - Kampachi$15.00

Steak Tartare Crostini$12.00

Market / Garden

Burrata$15.00

Buca Farm Salad$11.00

Farro Salad$13.00

Crispy Octopus$17.00

Citrus Salad$11.00

Pasta

Rigatoni$18.00

Nero Spaghetti$19.00

Angel Hair$12.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$19.00

Bucatini Cabonara (2007)$18.00

Short Rib Ravioli (2011)$19.00

Campanelle$21.00

Bigoli En Brodo$17.00

Spaghetti Cacio Pepe$9.00

Pizza

The Classic$13.00

Guanciale$16.00

Baked Egg$17.00

Sweet Potato$16.00

Soppressata$16.00

House Made Sausage$15.00

Calzone$15.00

Meat / Fish

Rib-Eye Cap$31.00

White Sea Bass$27.00

Chicken Parmesan (2012)$21.00

20oz Pork Chop$26.00

32oz Bistecca Fiorentina$91.00

For the Table

Grilled Broccolini$6.00

Roasted Potatoes$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower$7.00

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