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Osteria La Buca, West Hollywood, CA

Osteria La Buca

4.6 (1301)
$31 to $50
Italian
5210 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,301 people are saying

Osteria La Buca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.0Value

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1,301 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    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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  2. Allie VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    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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  3. SynapticCleft

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  4. ReeseNikky

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  5. ASolis VIP

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. Victor

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. DavidW

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

Osteria La Buca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 462-1900.

Osteria La Buca is rated 4.6 stars by 1301 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
  5. West Hollywood

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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