Osteria La Buca - Sherman Oaks Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Osteria La Buca - Sherman Oaks, where Italian cuisine comes alive in a charming setting. This vibrant spot specializes in a variety of dishes that honor traditional flavors while offering a contemporary twist. Start your culinary journey with the rich Cacio Pepe Arancini, or indulge in the tender Octopus served with velvety risotto.
The pasta selection shines, with highlights including the creamy Bucatini Carbonara and the bold flavors of Nero Spaghetti complemented by fresh seafood. Each dish is elevated by house-made ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Complement your meal from an extensive cocktail menu, perfect for pairing with any dish. With a warm atmosphere and attentive service, Osteria La Buca is ideal for everything from casual dinners to special occasions.
Join us for a taste of Italy right in Sherman Oaks—you won't just find a meal, but an experience worth savoring.
To Start
Cacio Pepe Arancini
Risotto rice, pecorino, pepper, fried
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Poached egg, Pecorino cheese and white anchovy vinaigrette.
House Made Ricotta
Caramelized agave and toasted bread.
Pork Meatballs
Romesco and Parmesan cheese.
Roasted Carrots
Whipped goat cheese, chimichurri, lemon zest.
Steak Tartare
New York steak, mustard seeds, shallots, cured egg yolk, purple yam chips.
Buca Farm Lettuces
Lettuces from our private farm in West Los Angeles with Grana Padano cheese and lemon oil.
Burrata
Peas, pea puree, mint, lemon thyme.
Chopped Salad
Arugula, romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, soppresata, tomato, castelvetrano olives, ricotta salata and tumeric vinaigrette.
Citrus salad
Citrus, Fennel, Chipolini onion Hazelnuts, lemon thyme, basil
Little Gems
Red gem, Pistachios, Honey vin, guanciale, Crispy shallots
Octopus
Potato, pearl onion, basil, pesto, pistachio.
Market and Garden
Pasta
Bucatini Carbonara
Pancetta, poached egg and black pepper.
Nero Spaghetti
clams, squid, shrimp, tomato, bread crumbs, chili flake
Rigatoni Bolognese
Served with pecorino cheese.
Scarpinocc
Butternut squash, ricotta, lion's mane mushroom, thyme
Short Rib Ravioli
Pecorino, black pe depper, vincotto
Spaghetti Cacio Pepe
Black pepper and aged pecorino cheese.
Tagliatelle
Nduja, pecorino, chives.
Calzone
mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, spicy tomato sauce, broccolini
Green, Egg & Ham
Prosciutto cotto, pea tendrils, mozzarella, salsa verde.
Guanciale
mozzarella, tomato, guanciale salami, fresno chili, rosemary, castelvetrano olives
Soppressata
mildly spicy salami, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic
Squash Blossom Pizza
tomato, squash blossom, tallegio, mint, lemon vin
The Classic Pizza
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Clam Pie
Mozzarella, red onion, parsley, chili flake, lemon.
Pizza
Meat / Fish / SANDO
Eggplant Sando
Eggplant, mustard greens, provolone, mustard seeds, garlic puree, chili oil.
Fried Chicken Sando
brie, heirloom tomato, arugula, Rolando's sauce
Meatball Sub
Buca baguette, romesco sauce, house ricotta, basil.
The Italian
coppa, prosciutto, mortadella, stracciatella, arugula, olive oil, balsamic
Grilled Branzino Studio Plate
Served with a quinoa and farro salad.
Grilled Chicken Studio Plate
Served with a quinoa and farro salad.
Hanger Steak Studio Plate
Served with a quinoa and farro salad.
Chicken Parmesan
Mozzarella cheese, tomato and baby broccoli.
Branzino
Dashi, fresno chiles, castelvetrano olives, herbs, leeks, crispy shallots.
New York Steak
Mushroom medley, beef broth, savory, pickled garlic, savory
Tomahawk Pork Chop
Gala apples, mustard greens, vin cotto. 20oz.
Buca Farm Rapini
Chili, lemon, oil, garlic, bread crumbs
Crispy Potatoes
Calabrian crema, rosemary
Tre Fagioli
Ayote, cranberry & peruviana beans, shallots, garlic, thyme, parmesan
For The Table
Desserts
Budino
butterscotch, salt, caramel
Tiramisu
House made since 2005
Housemade Bolognese Sauce 16OZ
16oz of housemade bolognese sauce.
House Tomato Sauce 16OZ
16 ounces of our housemade tomato sauce
Fresh Pasta - Rigatoni
SERVES 2
Fresh Pasta - Spaghetti
SERVES 2
Chilis in Oil
Housemade Calabrian chilis in oil.Put on everything from eggs to pizza and pasta.
Buca Chili Oil
Housemade chili oil. great on anything from pizza to eggs.
Buca Nuts
Hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios , peanuts, almonds.
Giardiniera
Housemade Italian pickled vegetables.
Marinated Olives
Buca marinated olives- 5 olive blend marinated with lemon, orange & rosemary.
Buca Jam
Housemade strawberry, lemon, and lemon verbena jam.
Buca Lemon Dressing
Our famous lemon dressing that comes on our Buca Farm Lettuces.
Buca Pesto
Housemade Buca pesto.
Buca Marketplace
Family Meals
Spaghetti Pomodoro Family Meal
Bread, Farm Lettuces, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Tiramisu
Rigatoni Bolognese Family Meal
Bread, Farm Lettuces, Pappardelle Bolognese, Tiramisu
Chicken Parm Family Meal
Bread, Farm Lettuces, Chicken Parm, Tiramisu
Spaghetti Pomodoro
house tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
Spaghetti Butter & Parm
For the kids, House Spaghetti with butter & parmesan cheese
Chicken Tendies
House made tendies for the kiddos. comes with a side of tomato sauce for dipping.
Kids
Beverages N/A
Acqua Panna
Natural Still Water - 500ml Glass Bottle
Topo Chico
Sparkling water 25.4oz glass bottle
Coke
Mexican Coke12oz Bottle
Sprite
Sprite8oz Bottle
San Pellegrino - Aranciate
Italian Orange Sparkling Water11.15oz Can
San Pellegrino - Limonata
Italian Lemon Sparkling Water11.15oz Can
San Pellegrino - Pompelmo
Italian Grapefruit Sparkling Soda11.15oz Can
San Pellegrino - Aranciata Rossa
Italian Blood Orange Sparkling Soda11.15oz Can
Cider - Julian
Lightly carbonated, slightly tart cider with a clean, dry finish. 100% fresh-pressed, no added sugars. Gluten Free! ABV 6.9%
Golden Ale - Duvel
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
Hard Kombucha - Iced Tea Lemonade - Juneshine
California hard kombucha with flavors of iced tea lemonade. it's good for you. organic, low sugar, and gluten free! 6% ABV (16 oz CAN)
Hazy IPA - Three Weavers - Cloud City
Juicy, hazy IPA with citrus, stone and tropical fruit notes. Approachable yet sophisticated. 6.5% ABV. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Imperial Stout - Old Rasputin - North Coast
Must be 21 to purchase. Toffee, oats, deep malts superb finish with dynamite flavors. Fort bragg, ca 9% abv
Pilsner - Mama's Little Yella Pils - Oskar Blues
Must be 21 to purchase. Czech style pilsner with german malts. Crisp and clean. Longmont, co 4.7% abv
White Ale - Einstock
Must be 21 to purchase. Smooth delicious wheat beer with more subtle coriander and orange notes than its counterparts. Iceland. 5.2% abv
Coffee Porter (Groundworks) - Smog City
Must be 21 to purchase. groundworks coffee, dark chocolate, roasted malts. a delight for hot or cold days. los angeles, CA 6% ABV
Gose - Tropical Fruitlands - Modern Times (16oz)
Must be 21 to purchase. Tart and fruity notes with passionfruit and guava adding a festive element to a modern sour style. San diego, ca 4.8% abv (16 oz can)
Beer, Cider, Hard Kombucha (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sparkling, Rose, Orange Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Prosecco
Must be 21 to purchase. Lorendan Gasparini Asolo Prosecco NV - 100% Glera. Simple, clean and dry, with creamy bubble and flowery notes.
Rosato
Must be 21 to purchase. Graci Etna Rosato 2019 - 100% Nerello Mascalese. Pretty red whole berries on the nose. The palate is harmonious and balanced. Ripe berries and saline finish. Organic.
Pet Nat - Sparkling Rose
Must be 21 to purchase. I Cangianti Skizzo 2019 - 100% Prugnolo Gentile (aka Sangiovese). Bright and dry with a light gentle fizz, wild berry red fruit, rhubarb, notes of spice with a refreshing, savoury, slightly yeasty finish. Natural/No added sulfur.
Rose
Toriga Nacional/Gamary Noir. Arnot Roberts, 2020, Lake County, CA. Light, dry, crisp, saline minerality, citrus & melon - springtime rose! Organic.
Chenin Blanc
Little Frances Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 2019 - Dry with high, crisp acidity, waxy, honeycomb aromas and juicy aromas which are like biting into a fresh peach. Organic.
Sauvignon Blanc
Must be 21 to purchase. Habit Wine Company, Santa Barbara 2019 - Bright citrus with lovely floral notes on the nose. Crisp acidity, hints of tropical fruit and tangerine oil with a long, clean finish. Organic.
Reisling (DRY) 12oz Can
Must be 21 to purchase. Half bottle size! Companion Wine Co., Bright, minerally, and fresh, DRY Riesling in a can. Organic and no sulfur addition!
Vermentino
Must be 21 to purchase. Preston Vineyards 2018 - White peach, yellow grapefruit and musky melon with a hint of fresh cut grass. Biodynamic.
White Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Red Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Aglianico
Must be 21 to purchase. De Conciliis "Donnaluna" Aglianico 2017 - Full body. Dark cherries and berries, earth and spice. Vibrant acidity and supple tannins. Organic.
Nebbiolo
Must be 21 to purchase. Giacomo Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo 2018 - Light to medium body. Plum and cherry nose, licorice, rose and tar. Sustainable.
Raboso
Must be 21 to purchase. Casa Belfi Rosso 2018 - Chilled and Amphora aged, indigenous grape called Raboso Piave. Medium body, fruit forward. Notes of plentiful plums and black iced tea. Biodynamic/Natural.
Sangiovese
Must be 21 to purchase. I Mandorli "Vigna alla Sughera" Sangiovese 2016, Tuscany - Beautiful, bodacious, and biodynamic! Intense, rich and fruity, with notes of wild berries, black cherries, tobacco, leather and aromatic herbs. Drinks Juicy and smooth, while fresh and energetic with a minerally finish.
Tempranillo
Must be 21+ to purchase. "The Wine Love" Gran Cerdo, 2019. Medium body. Red fruits and floral notes. Dry with cherry and plum. Biodynamic and natural.
Pinot Noir
Must be 21+ to order. Neu Wilde, Russian River, CA, 2018. Medium plus body. Red currant, bright cherry, lilac. Organic.
Rosso di Montalcino
Caprili, Toscana, 2019 - This cherry-driven Rosso hails from the sandy soils of Montalcino, Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese, it is full and bright. The wine shows flavors of wet earth, cherry, tomato leaf, mushroom, and spice. Perfect with red meats, pizza, and pasta with red sauce.