La Buca serves classic Italian cuisine prepared with delightful simplicity and a few modern twists.
Campari Soda
Gin & Bitter Lemon
Negroni
La Buca BellinI
Prosecco Cocktail
Italian Screwdriver
Buca Fizz
Aperol Spritz
Peroni Beer
Zuppa del giorno
Vitello tonnato
Spicy garlic butter prawns, white corn polenta
Tomatoes + fresh mozzarella di bufala
Salad of gem lettuce hearts, gorgonzola, bacon, walnuts, radish
Handmade pappardelle with ragù of veal cheeks
Rigatoni carbonara
Spaghetti vongole: fresh clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
Spaghetti, Genoa salami, tomato, basil, spicy green chili
Ravioli of pumpkin + mascarpone; sage butter, crushed amaretti
Pesce del giorno
Crisp roast chicken, lemon, fresh herbs, olive oil, roasting juices
Grilled rack of lamb with anchovy butter, fried potatoes, broccolette tomato + herbs, cauliflower purée, spinach tortellini
Veal scaloppine al limone, fettucine pomodoro
Chianti-braised beef shortrib, wild mushroom risotto
5 course chef's menu
Alla famiglia" family style dining for 6 or more
bread
contorni
sparkling mineral water
filtered still water
desserts
dark-roast Italian coffee
hot water & lemon
Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta Brut, Lombardy
Alasia Brut 2006, Piedmont
Rinaldini Picol Ross Lambrusco NV, Emilia-Romagna
Emotivo Prosecco, Veneto
Aldo Conterno Chardonnay �Bussiador� 2010, Langhe, Piedmont
Jermann Pinot Grigio 2012, Friuli
Elio Grasso Chardonnay �Educato� 2010, Langhe, Piedmont
Di Lenardo Chardonnay �Father�s Eyes� 2012, Friuli
Livon Friulano 2011, Collio, Friuli
Collestephano Verdicchio di Matelica 2013, Marche
Pio Cesare Arnies 2012, Langhe, Piedmont
Marchesi di Gresy Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Langhe, Piedmont
Arnoldo Caprai Grecante Grechetto 2011, Colli Martani, Umbria
Vento Teso Viognier 2011, Maremma, Tuscany
Terradora Greco di Tufo 2012, Campania (2)
Brigaldera Soave 2012, Veneto
Pasetti Pecorino 2012, Abruzz
Ancora Vini Pinot Grigio 2013, Lombardia
Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2011, Tuscany
Casa Planeta Grecanico/Chardonnay 2011, Sicilia
Batasiolo Roero Arneis 2012, Langhe, Piedmont
Araldica Cortese 2011, Piedmont
Rasenno Bianco di Pitigliano 2012, Tuscany
Quintarelli Valpolicella Superiore 1998, Veneto
Arnoldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni. 1996, Umbria
Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2009, Tuscany
Quintarelli Primofiore 2007, Veneto
Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico �Costasera� 2007, Veneto
Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2008, Tuscany
Viviani Amarone della Valpolicella 2008, Veneto
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico �Colledila� 2010, Tuscany
Biondi Santi Sassoalloro 2009, Tuscany
Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 2008, Piedmont
Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino 2007, Tuscany
Occhipinti Nero d�Avola �Siccagno� 2011, Sicilia
Biondi Santi Sassoalloro 2009, Tuscany
Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Tuscany
Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino �Do ut des� 2010, Tuscany
Tenuta Rubino Primativo Salento �Visellio� 2010, Puglia
Jermann Red Angel on the Moonlight Pinot Noir 2011, Friuli
Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany
Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 7 2009/2010, Etna, Sicily
Foradori Teroldego 2011, Alto Adige
La Spinetta Barbera d�Asti �Ca di Pian� 2009, Piedmont
La Spinona Barbaresco "Bricco Fasset" 2009, Piedmont
Valdipiatta Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010, Tuscany
Ochipinti SP 68 Rosso 2012, Sicilia
Terre del Principe �Castello della Femmine� 2010, Campania
Vietti Barbera d�Alba �Tre Vigne� 2012, Piedmont
Fattoria Nittardi �Ad Astra� 2011, Maremma, Tuscany
Castello Romitorio �Il Toro� 2009, Tuscany
Rivera "Il Falcone" Riserva 2007, Puglia
Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d�Alba 2010, Piedmont
Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2006, Tuscany (half bottle)
Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino 2011, Tuscany
Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso 2011, Veneto
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany
Villa Matilde Aglianico 2011, Campania
Andrea Oberto Barbera d� Alba 2012, Piedmont
Gulfi Nero d�Avola �Rossojbleo� 2011, Sicilia
Ca Rugate �Rio Albo� Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto
Di Majo Norante Prugnolo del Molise 2008, Umbria
Botter Tor del Colle Montepulciano Riserva 2010, Abruzzo
Cantina Tudernum Francoré Merlot 2010, Todi, Umbria
Alasia Dolcetto d'Asti 2010, Piedmont
Luigi Leonardo Chianti 2010, Tuscany
Caruso & Minini Frappato/Nerello Mascalese 2011, Sicilia
Castello di Brolio Vin Santo 2005, Tuscany (500 ml.)
Maculan Dindarello 2008, Veneto (375ml.)
Mionetto Moscato d�Asti 2011, Piedmont (750ml)
Rivera Rosé 2013, Puglia
Planeta Wine Dinner, Monday April 27. Apertivi 6:30 pm, Dinner 7pm. Five courses, seven wines, $125 inclusive of taxes and gratuity.$125 pp, taxes and gratuities included.
Aperitivi + arancini
Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2013
Chickpea soup with crispy fennel salami, chill oil, pecorino
Eruzione 1614 Carricante 2013
Casarecce with shrimp, pistachio and cauliflower
Chardonnay 2009 & 2011
Eggplant and tuna involtini, raisins, capers, pinenuts, tomato sauce
Etna Rosso 2013 & Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2012
Baked whole lamb with olive, anchovy, garlic and rosemary; fennel+blood orange salad
Burdese 2009 & Santa Cecilia 2010
Cannoli+espresso granita
Wine TBA
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Handmade pasta, regional specialties from all corners of Italy, fresh fish and carefully sourced local produce all feature prominently on La Buca’s seasonally changing menu. A carefully chosen, all Italian wine list includes a well priced and interesting selection of bottles from unique small producers, as well as the great wines from the classic regions.
View this Smart ListTucked away on the West Side is this lovely Italian bistro serving rustic dishes in an elegant setting. You won’t find white tablecloths here, just seasonal, scrumptious meals prepared with love and attention from all regions of the motherland. Their menu changes often and profiles specific ingredients based on the season, like their game and mushroom festival to celebrate fall. Dine family style or à la carte and order from their carefully curated wine list featuring only Italian wines.
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