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Osteria La Buca

Osteria La Buca

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Larchmont, Los Angeles
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    Thomas C.
    "... for an entree and the short rib ravioli is the perfect mixture of rich and savory"(3 Tips)
    Martina L.
    "Pasta with Bolognese and Sea Bass were delicious"(2 Tips)
    Jackson
    "Nero spaghetti is on another level."(2 Tips)
    AskMen
    "... be a new chef on duty, Jason Neroni (Spago, Porchetto). Make your reservations..."(2 Tips)
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  • Thomas C.heart icon on user image
    Thomas ColtonMay 24, 2015
    Foursquare asks, "What's good here?" How about pretty much everything? The Brussels Sprout appetizer is big enough for an entree and the short rib ravioli is the perfect mixture of rich and savory
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 31, 2017
    Newish chef Cameron Slaugh is now at the helm of Osteria La Buca after stints at Alinea and Eleven Madison Park, but the heart of the place will always be the rustic, hearty pastas. Read more
  • Rachel R.
    Rachel RudJune 19, 2014
    The food is amazing! Atmosphere is great. My problem was that my mom & I went there on a Sun for 1st time & we ordered 3 glasses of wine...our waitress never told us that btls are 1/2 off on Sun :(
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 5, 2017
    Newish chef Cameron Slaugh is now at the helm after stints at Alinea and Eleven Madison Park, but the heart of the place will always be the rustic, hearty pastas. Read more
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason H.May 13, 2018
    Maybe it was the beer, but I enjoyed all we got. Pizza, meatballs, prosciutto, snap pea salad. All really good. Right near Paramount...
  • Olivia T.
    Olivia TuckerApril 2, 2020
    Food and Service are top-notch! Friendly staff, fresh seafood, delectably prepared, good ambiance, and a wide parking space. This restaurant is perfect for me. Highly recommended!
  • Online Reputation M.heart icon on user image
    Great ambiance and staff. Accommodating to all age. Went there with a group of friends a couple of years ago when I was a teenager and our waiter was not only funny but appreciative of our engagement
  • Crystal R.
    Crystal RoseApril 3, 2013
    The gluten-free pasta comes in one variety: a handmade penne. It works well with the carbonara, bolognese and lamb rigatoni. If you can handle gluten, get the legendary tiramisu for dessert.
  • Michel
    MichelNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I've lived In NY and Chicago... You will not find better Italian. A plus, the crew is super friendly and amazing. A must!
  • Rubens A.
    Rubens AngelottiJune 2, 2013
    the calamari fritti, it's amazing, the pizza is perfect and the wines are excelent! Great place to a happy hour or dinner. Don't miss it if you are in the neighborhood.
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 5, 2017
    Since opening on a tough stretch of Melrose more than a decade ago, Osteria La Buca has continued to shine. Read more
  • Lindsey W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey WarrenJanuary 22, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the calzone, it's full of flavor and not overly cheesy, and the Nero pasta. Sit at the bar or family table without a reservation!
  • Cameron D.heart icon on user image
    Cameron DupuyNovember 22, 2018
    The Nero spaghetti was great (seafood pasta). The drinks were also excellent. Love the ambience and lighting too. Highly recommended.
  • Ilya M.heart icon on user image
    Ilya ManMarch 2, 2019
    Pasta carbonara is excellent, tastes like in Italy. The whole atmosphere is awesome
  • Amélie B.heart icon on user image
    Amélie BeerensDecember 11, 2014
    Excellent! Start with a prosecco and the burrata then the delicious fusilli cecci. They also have really good cocktails
  • jennifer h.
    jennifer hanSeptember 17, 2011
    the menu changes a lot but if you see the corn agnolotti available, order it. perfectly portioned and all sorts of wonderful. the baked-to-order bread is also ridiculous.
  • Jacksonheart icon on user image
    JacksonJuly 8, 2021
    Burrata w/ prosciutto and Carbonara are incredible, but the Nero spaghetti is on another level. Those clams
  • Michelle Z.heart icon on user image
    Michelle ZoltanDecember 30, 2015
    Amazing pizza and salad. My boyfriend and I shared the two and the food was fresh and delicious.
  • Jacque A.heart icon on user image
    Jacque AbayaMay 8, 2015
    The Tiramisu is Crazy Good! Home-made Limoncello? The best I've had! I have not even talked about Dinner.
  • Gaia D.
    Gaia DempseyJune 8, 2011
    The apps, gnocchi, salads and pizza are great. A glass of Barbera is always a solid complement to an Italian meal. Stay away from the creative ravioli creations.
  • Josh Y.heart icon on user image
    Josh YAugust 27, 2022
    Pretty good and homey Italian place. The pizzas are especially good! Love the thin crust.
  • Pooja N.heart icon on user image
    Pooja NairAugust 17, 2014
    Food is good and the ambiance is even better! Great for dinner with friends or for a date!
  • Jared C.
    Jared ChristensenNovember 19, 2013
    The room upstairs is great for large groups and the roof can be opened up to hear the occasional LAPD chopper!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsAugust 25, 2011
    This Italian osteria defies expectations to deliver a full-flavored, Italian-inspired burger topped with Taleggio, roasted tomato, aioli, and pickled zucchini. Read more
  • Daniel A.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ArcherDecember 21, 2014
    Get the house-made ricotta, and the bucatini carbonara. Pair with a good red wine ;)
  • Vanity Fair Agenda
    Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 30, 2012
    Based on our experience, you can’t go wrong with the menu, but the specialty pizza, Brussels sprouts, and buratta were a total home run.
  • D. Casey
    D. CaseyOctober 22, 2011
    Everything here was delish. I loved the pizza. Dough chewy and crisp to perfection. Comforting fragrant bowls of pasta too.
  • AskMen
    AskMenApril 8, 2011
    The restaurant’s reopening April 6 after having been closed for renovations, and there will also be a new chef on duty, Jason Neroni (Spago, Porchetto). Make your reservations now. Read more
  • Hillary N.heart icon on user image
    Hillary NoelleMay 3, 2015
    Squash ravioli is amazing. Don't sit outside, they'll forget about you. Amazing wine and pasta
  • Fabricio V.
    Fabricio VaiJanuary 24, 2010
    I came to this place to see if the gnoquis were what people claim. The only potato gnoquis in LA for what I know. Well done. Place and food reminded me of Argentina a lot! Great ambiance
  • Nidhi K.
    Nidhi KaySeptember 1, 2019
    First time seeing pasta with bolognese made creamy which makes it super heavy to eat, also rib ravioli was good but average
  • Eric G.
    Eric GeigerSeptember 29, 2014
    Salmon appetizer is lovely. Special half off on Sunday's for their wine.
  • Patrick G.heart icon on user image
    Patrick GriffinOctober 14, 2017
    The meatballs are the best I’ve ever had.
  • Justin P.heart icon on user image
    Justin PerrelliApril 15, 2016
    Loved everything. Best meal I had while in LA.
  • Martina L.heart icon on user image
    Martina LeopoldApril 9, 2016
    Pasta with Bolognese and Sea Bass were delicious
  • Ben C.
    Ben CaroNovember 17, 2014
    Don't overlook the butterscotch pudding for dessert. Unexpectedly heaven.
  • Alexei F.heart icon on user image
    Alexei FilippovSeptember 27, 2015
    Very tasty place. Sea bass was amazing
  • Joumana G.heart icon on user image
    Joumana GhaliSeptember 27, 2021
    Carbonara and the sopressa pizza was delicious. 😍
  • Patrick G.heart icon on user image
    Patrick GriffinOctober 14, 2017
    Sunday pasta special keeps me coming back for more.
  • DAN C.
    DAN COXJune 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Sit at the bar! And then have a sip of something cool. And delicious.
  • Elieheart icon on user image
    ElieDecember 11, 2014
    Pizza, pasta and more. High quality Italian !
  • Melinda J.heart icon on user image
    Melinda JacksonAugust 24, 2014
    Great cocktails. They make the pasta in house.
  • Showtime Network
    Showtime NetworkJune 18, 2010
    It’s hard to find good Italian food, but look no farther. Mama is in the back, and her boys in the front. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. - Tracy
  • Tai K.
    Tai KlanJuly 20, 2014
    Ricotta rosemary honey cheese balls ... I mean come on! Awesome!
  • Christine N.
    Christine NgoJune 19, 2010
    Start off with the buratta plate and an elderflower gimlet--fresh goodness. The gnocchi or boar in chocolate sauce pasta is fab too.
  • Kelly B.
    Kelly BoneDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid Neapolitan-style pizza! The bold sauce on the "Classic" is an understated genius.
  • Abby G.heart icon on user image
    Abby G.January 17, 2017
    the perfect date night - pasta, pizza, and a bottle of wine
  • Michael J.
    Michael JunioNovember 8, 2014
    Brussel sprouts, any pasta, and a terrific tiramisu.
  • Matteo P.heart icon on user image
    Matteo P.March 26, 2023
    Surprisingly good pizza 🍕
  • Patrick G.heart icon on user image
    Patrick GriffinOctober 14, 2017
    Caccio pepe is so good I dream about it.
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