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Airy & modern Italian tavern serves old-country favorites with a focus on Californian ingredients.
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- Address5210 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles 90013
- Phone(323) 462-1900
- Websitewww.osterialabuca.com/
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Thought this place would be like many of the other overhyped and overhyped Italian places in LA, but I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious all of the food was. The bacon and honey pizza is something we will definitely be getting again! They were flexible after we arrived a few minutes late for our reservation and they accommodated our child’s food preferences.
I was looking for a lunch place for three of us on Google map, close to where we were in Koreatown at the moment. This restaurant caught my attention by the high rating on Google and nice looking photos. All of us loved the food, the atmosphere and the service. One of us even said he wanted to come back soon as we would stay in the area another few days. Although we got seated without reservation, reservation is highly recommended!
Absolutely incredible find. They tried really hard to get us walk in seats and we got bar seating without much of a wait even though they were very busy/booked. Our server Jess (H) was excellent and attentive despite it being very busy. The food was the best we’ve had on this trip. We were even able to request off menu items.
We had excellent service at Osteria La Buca, reservations were made and fulfilled promptly and professionally. Table servers were on point - checked in, brought what we requested, food served particularly hot (don't dive in too quick or you will burn your mouth!). It's a loud bustling place and you are seated quite close to those next to you, but it's got good energy. Food - I wish it was the best I had ever tasted, but it was good and solid and the pasta may have even been made in house?? But the sauces were not as good as I had anticipated. We had carbonara and the pork/beef bolognese sauce. Both completely edible, but not WOW. The brussel sprout appetizer was very good. The sliced bread in the bags was good. The salted caramel pudding - meh, tasted burnt - we ate it, don't get me wrong - but I would not order again. Cocktails were tasty. Would we go back, sure!
Wow, a very nice restaurant with a bar. Great selection on the menu, but we went for pizza this time. I’ve had many pizzas in different countries, and until now the best one was at Piz in Italy — but I’ve found a new favorite. I ordered the Bacon & Honey pizza, and it was absolutely amazing — perfectly baked and heavenly in taste. I truly recommend this place.