Osteria La Buca

Kathleen Ballweber

Osteria is on a busier part of Melrose but once you walk inside all the noise stops. A very quaint restaurant that has amazing food for your soul. We had the grilled octopus, Branzino, and short rib raviolis. I personally like my Branzino a bit crispier but this one paired well with the arugula salad on top. The drinks here are always well made and the service is charming. Our next stop will be the sister restaurant Osteria Mamma.

Elliott Im

All the pastas were great, especially the black ink squid pasta is a must try! Would recommend and come again!

Serzh Baumtsveiger

Osteria La Buca is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining at! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, with a warm and inviting decor that immediately makes you feel at home. But what truly sets this restaurant apart is the exceptional service and of course, the incredible food! Our waiter, Tamara, was absolutely fantastic! She was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was nothing short of perfection. Her recommendations were spot on, and she presented each dish with a smile and a story that added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. The pasta dishes were cooked to perfection, and the flavors were rich and authentic. We also loved the selection of wines, which Tamara helped us navigate with ease. Overall, we had an unforgettable evening at Osteria La Buca, thanks in large part to Tamara's outstanding service. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with top-notch service, look no further! Highly recommend! 5/5 stars!

Lauren Dana Boynton

Walked in in a Saturday night and was able to sit at the side bar for an amazing meal! We got artichokes, burrata salad and cacio e Pepe with some fantastic wine. Will definitely be back.

A Squared

Everything here is amazing, the food, the staff, the drinks, the staff, the ambiance, the staff, you get it ;) My faves are the fried artichokes, their house made ricotta is out of this world, the octopus with forbidden rice is superb, their pizza (all of them) perfect, the short rib ravioli is excellent, you really can’t go wrong here. Drinks are GREAT, nice little bar. The staff is super nice, every last one of them. Matthew is seriously the best. Music is great, not too loud. Perfect ambiance. Highly recommend reservations, especially for dinner. This place stays busy, lunch and dinner.