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Apple Gorgonzola Salad
Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette (VT)
- 14.00
- 4.00
- 5.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons and parmesan
- 13.00
- 4.00
- 5.00
Chopped Antipasti Salad
pepperoni, salami, red onions, pepperoncini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, black & green olives, provolone, feta & Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette
- 13.00
- 4.00
- 5.00
Lasagna
Towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & Parmesan (Available weekdays from 12pm to 3pm)
- 14.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Baked Ziti
mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs (VT)
- 13.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Fettucine Alfredo
- 13.49
- 4.00
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce (SPICY)
- 14.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce (SPICY)
- 16.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Penne San Remo
chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & peas in white wine cream sauce
- 14.49
Spaghetti Marinara
our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of imported Italian spaghetti (VT)
- 10.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Spaghetti with Meatball
Our famous half-pound meatball & spaghetti with our homemade marinara sauce
- 14.99
- 3.00
- 3.00
Salad & Pasta
Choice of Mixed Green Salad or Caesar Salad with choice of Fettuccine Alfredo , Spaghetti Marinara or Creamy Pesto Penne
- 11.99
Meatball Sandwich
Our famous half-pound meatball burger smashed to perfection topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, bell peppers & yellow onions on an artisan bun, served with garlic fries - Too delicious not to order
- 12.49
Chicken Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella & garnished with parsley
- 15.99
- 3.00
- 3.00
Salmon Sorrento
lemon butter sauce, Roma tomatoes & capers **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request entrée not be dusted with flour
- 17.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella
- 14.99
- 3.00
- 3.00
Chicken Limone
lemon butter sauce & capers **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request entrée not be dusted with flour
- 15.99
- 3.00
- 3.00
Chicken Saltimbocca
proscuitto, sage, artichoke quarters, lemon butter sauce & capers
- 16.49
- 3.00
- 3.00
Garlic Bread
our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, then baked with Parmesan cheese & lots of poached garlic
- 7.99
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
mozzarella cheese melted on top of our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan cheese & poached garlic
- 8.99
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
crispy shells stuffed with cannoli cream filling & chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of chocolate sauce
- 6.99
Tiramisu
homemade ladyfingers soaked in dark rum & espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & topped with cocoa & crumbled hazelnut biscotti
- 9.99
Buddy V's Slice of the Day
Ask your server about our seasonal cake!
- 9.99
Italian Crème Cake
three layers of rich lemon cake & mascarpone cheese filling, served in a pool of raspberry sauce & topped with whipped cream
- 7.99
Buca Trio Platter
Fried Calamari, Fried Mozzarella, Spicy Shrimp
- 36.00
Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil & balsamic vinegar, served with Parmesan crostini **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request without Parmesan crostini
- 23.00
World Famous Meatball
our famous half-pound meatballs topped with our homemade marinara sauce & creamy ricotta
- 26.00
Prosciutto Stuffed Mushrooms
cream cheese, prosciutto, sage, breadcrumb stuffed mushrooms on a bed of pesto cream sauce
- 20.00
Fried Mozzarella
served with our homemade marinara sauce
- 21.00
- 34.00
Fried Calamari
served with our homemade spicy marinara sauce
- 23.00
- 36.00
Spicy Shrimp
golden fried shrimp & pepperoncini tossed with a spicy sauce of chilies & garlic
- 26.00
- 39.00
Mozzarella Caprese
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil
- 24.00
- 37.00
Garlic Bread
our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, then baked with Parmesan cheese & lots of poached garlic
- 14.00
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
mozzarella cheese melted on top of our Italian loaf brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan cheese & poached garlic
- 16.00
Chopped Antipasti
pepperoni, salami, red onions, pepperoncini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, black & green olives, provolone, feta & Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette
- 25.00
- 39.00
Apple Gorgonzola
Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request without spiced walnuts
- 25.00
- 39.00
Caesar
Romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & parmesan **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request without roasted garlic croutons
- 22.00
- 36.00
Mixed Green
mixed lettuce tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette with Roma tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini & black & green olives (Spice up your salad with prosciutto & Gorgonzola for $2)
- 22.00
- 36.00
Pizza con Formaggio
mozzarella, garlic-infused olive oil & our authentic pizza sauce
- 21.00
- 35.00
Pepperoni
large slices of pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce
- 24.00
- 38.00
Sausage & Mushroom
mushroom, mild sausage, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce
- 24.00
- 38.00
Meatball Rollato
sliced famous meatballs, pepperoni, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic marinara on the side
- 24.00
Margherita
fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & our authentic pizza sauce
- 21.00
- 35.00
Spicy Arrabbiata
spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, caramelized red onions, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone & our authentic pizza sauce
- 24.00
- 38.00
Salmon Sorrento*
lemon butter sauce, Roma tomatoes, arugula & capers **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request entrée not be dusted with flour
- 36.00
- 50.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella
- 28.00
- 42.00
Chicken Saltimbocca
prosciutto, sage, artichoke quarters, lemon butter sauce & capers
- 35.00
- 49.00
Chicken Marsala
baby portobello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reduction
- 35.00
- 49.00
Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
stuffed with mozzarella & prosciutto, served with our homemade marinara & pesto cream sauce
- 35.00
- 49.00
Chicken Limone
lemon butter sauce & capers **Gluten-Friendly Preparation: Request entrée not be dusted with flour
- 32.00
- 46.00
Chicken Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella & garnished with parsley
- 32.00
- 46.00
Quattro al Forno
Cheese Manicotti, Chicken Cannelloni, Cheese Ravioli & Stuffed Shells
- 33.00
- 47.00
Chicken Cannelloni
spinach pasta tubes filled with chicken, ricotta & mozzarella with rosa sauce
- 30.00
- 44.00
Stuffed Shells
pasta shells filled with spicy Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & Parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce
- 30.00
- 44.00
Cheese Manicotti
pasta tubes filled with ricotta, mozzarella & Parmesan with Alfredo & our homemade marinara sauce
- 28.00
- 42.00
Ravioli with Meat Sauce
cheese-filled ravioli with our savory meat sauce
- 32.00
- 46.00
Ravioli al Pomodoro
cheese-filled ravioli with our homemade marinara sauce
- 30.00
- 44.00
Lasagna
Towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & parmesan {B}
- 34.00
- 48.00
Baked Rigatoni
Spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce tossed & topped with mozzarella, parmesan & ricotta {SP}
- 32.00
- 46.00
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
Chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper & peas in spicy rosa sauce
- 34.00
- 48.00
Penne Basilica
chicken breast, broccoli, Parmesan & pesto cream sauce
- 34.00
- 48.00
Chicken Carbonara
Chicken breast, prosciutto, peas & garlic in alfredo sauce
- 34.00
- 48.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce {B, SP}
- 36.00
- 50.00
Penne San Remo
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & peas in white wine cream sauce
- 34.00
- 48.00
Baked Ziti
mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs
- 29.00
- 43.00
Penne alla Vodka
garlic & crushed red pepper in creamy vodka rosa sauce
- 27.00
- 41.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
classic favorite featuring fettuccine tossed with our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce
- 29.00
- 43.00
Spaghetti Marinara
our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of spaghetti
- 25.00
- 39.00
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
savory homemade meat sauce with 100% premium ground beef served on a bed of spaghetti
- 32.00
- 46.00
Spaghetti with Meatballs
our famous half-pound meatballs with our homemade marinara sauce, served on a bed of spaghetti
- 34.00
- 48.00
Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto
- 16.00
Italian Broccoli Romano
broccoli with garlic & a light touch of crushed red pepper & Parmesan cheese
- 15.00
Green Beans
fresh green beans lightly seasoned & sautéed with fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 15.00
Italian Sausage
3 links, mild or spicy
- 16.00
Meatball (1)
Our famous half-pound, mouth-watering meatball made with 100% premium ground beef served with our homemade marinara sauce
- 10.00
Meatball (3)
Our famous half-pound, mouth-watering meatball made with 100% premium ground beef served with our homemade marinara sauce
- 25.00
Macaroni & Cheese
Noodles smothered in cheesy cream sauce
- 7.99
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine noodles covered in creamy Alfredo sauce
- 7.99
Pepperoni Pizza
We added pepperoni for pizzazz!
- 7.99
Spaghetti & Meatball
A Buca favorite with red sauce and a kid's meatball
- 7.99
Cheese Pizza
Our classic thin crust pizza
- 7.99
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghetti marinara
- 7.99
Tiramisu
homemade ladyfingers soaked in dark rum & espresso, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese & topped with cocoa & crumbled hazelnut biscotti
- 18.99
Double Dark Chocolate Cake
moist dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate frosting on top of our sinful chocolate sauce
- 15.99
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
three full-size crispy shells stuffed to order with a sweet, cannoli cream filling mixed with chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of our chocolate sauce
- 15.99
Homemade Cheesecake
rich, creamy cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce & sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts
- 15.99
Italian Crème Cake
six layers of rich lemon cake & mascarpone cheese filling, served in a pool of raspberry sauce & topped with whipped cream
- 18.99
Buddy V's Cake
Ask your server for today's seasonal flavors.
- 15.99
- 19.99
Mini Cannoli (Half Pan)
Mini shells stuffed with sweet cannoli cream & chocolate chips
- 50.00
Dolce Platter
Why settle for just one? Tiramisu, Double Dark Chocolate Cake, Homemade Cheesecake & Italian Crème Cake
- 34.00
Pepsi Can
- 3.00
Diet Pepsi Can
- 3.00
Starry Can
- 3.00
Mountain Dew Can
- 3.00
LaCroix Grapefruit
- 2.00
LaCroix Lemon
- 2.00
LaCroix Passionfruit
- 2.00
Bottled Water
- 3.00
Sweet Tea - Gallon
- 9.99
Unsweetened Tea - Gallon
- 9.99
Lemonade - Gallon
- 9.99
Bellissima Prosecco
Certified vegan, organic & earth-friendly scents of green apple & freshly baked bread - Christie Brinkley's favorite!
- 42.00
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine celebrates the birth of Joel & Sarah's daughter on August 15 & has dark fruits, firm tannins & a long finish
- 42.00
Vanderpump Rosé
The Vanderpump family brings us this crisp Rosé from their favorite home in the south of France
- 46.00
Buca's Traditional Chianti DOCG
This legendary fruity Chianti is in a straw basket that protects the wine during its long journey from Italy
- 35.00
Chopped Antipasti
pepperoni, salami, red onions, pepperoncini, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, black & green olives, provolone, feta & Gorgonzola with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette
- 130.00
- 65.00
- 39.00
Apple Gorgonzola
Granny Smith apples, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries & Gorgonzola tossed with mixed lettuce in our signature Italian vinaigrette
- 130.00
- 65.00
- 39.00
Mixed Green
mixed lettuce tossed in our signature Italian vinaigrette with Roma tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini & black & green olives
- 100.00
- 50.00
- 36.00
Caesar
romaine hearts tossed in our signature Caesar dressing with roasted garlic croutons & Parmesan
- 100.00
- 50.00
- 36.00
Mozzarella Caprese
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil {VT}
- 100.00
- 50.00
- 37.00
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni
chicken breast, garlic, crushed red pepper and peas in spicy rosa sauce
- 170.00
- 85.00
- 48.00
Penne alla Vodka
garlic & crushed red pepper in creamy vodka rosa sauce
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 41.00
Spaghetti with Meatballs
our famous half-pound meatballs with our homemade marinara sauce
- 180.00
- 90.00
- 48.00
Penne San Remo
chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & peas in white wine cream sauce
- 180.00
- 90.00
- 48.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
garlic shrimp & crushed red pepper with penne in spicy rosa sauce {SP}
- 170.00
- 85.00
- 50.00
Ravioli al Pomodoro
cheese filled ravioli in our homemade marinara sauce {VT}
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 44.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
fettuccine tossed in our homemade creamy Alfredo sauce
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 43.00
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
meat sauce served on a bed of spaghetti
- 150.00
- 75.00
- 46.00
Spaghetti Marinara
our homemade marinara sauce served on a bed of spaghetti
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 39.00
Macaroni & Cheese
cavatappi in a creamy cheese sauce
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 36.00
Baked Ziti
mozzarella, provolone and rosa sauce tossed and topped with ricotta and Italian-style bread crumbs
- 140.00
- 70.00
- 43.00
Baked Rigatoni
spicy Italian sausage and meat sauce tossed and topped with mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta
- 150.00
- 75.00
- 46.00
Penne Basilica
chicken breast and broccoli in pesto cream sauce
- 180.00
- 90.00
- 48.00
Lasagna
towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone & Parmesan - Requires 24-hr. notice
- 190.00
- 95.00
- 48.00
Chicken Parmigiana
with our homemade marinara sauce & mozzarella
- 160.00
- 80.00
- 46.00
Chicken Marsala
baby portobello mushrooms in a traditional Marsala wine reduction
- 180.00
- 90.00
- 49.00
Chicken Limone
lemon butter sauce & capers
- 160.00
- 80.00
- 46.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella
- 160.00
- 80.00
- 42.00
Salmon Sorrento *
lemon butter sauce, Roma tomatoes & capers {GF}
- 220.00
- 110.00
- 50.00
Chicken Saltimbocca
topped with prosciutto & sage, served with artichoke hearts, lemon, capers & lemon butter sauce {B}
- 180.00
- 90.00
Italian Broccoli Romano
broccoli with garlic and a light touch of crushed red pepper and Parmesan cheese {SP, VT, GF} (Serves 10-12)
- 35.00
- 12.00
Spicy Sausage & Peppers
Spicy Italian sausage sautéed with green and red peppers and onions {SP} (Serves 10-12)
- 45.00
- 12.00
Mild Sausage & Peppers
Mild Italian sausage sautéed with green and red peppers and onions (Serves 10-12)
- 50.00
- 12.00
Green Bean
Crisp green beans sautéed in olive oil and fresh lemon juice {VT, GF} (Serves 10-12)
- 35.00
- 12.00
Mini Meatballs
A smaller version of our famous mouth-watering meatball made with 100% premium ground beef served with marinara sauce (Qty 30)
- 50.00
- 12.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
roasted garlic redskin mashed potatoes (Serves 10-12)
- 35.00
- 12.00
Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto
Crispy Brussels sprouts sautéed with prosciutto & parmesan cheese (Serves 10-12)
- 50.00
- 12.00
Celebration Package 1
Choose One Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Choose One Pasta: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Penne alla Vodka, or Baked Ziti Includes Fresh-Baked House Bread
- 129.90
- 259.80
Celebration Package 2
Choose One Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Choose One Pasta: Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, or Lasagna Dessert: Cookies and Brownies Includes Fresh-Baked House Bread
- 179.90
- 359.80
Celebration Package 3
Choose One Salad: Mixed Green or Caesar Choose One Pasta: Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, or Penne San Remo Choose One Entree: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Limone, or Eggplant Parmigiana Includes Fresh-Baked House Bread
- 209.90
- 419.80
Celebration Package 4
Choose One Salad: Mixed Green, Caesar, Apple Gorgonzola, or Chopped Antipasti Choose Two Pastas: Penne San Remo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Ziti, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, Baked Rigatoni, or Penne alla Vodka Choose One Entrée: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, or Chicken Limone Choose One Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cannoli, Cookies & Brownies, or Includes Fresh-Baked House Bread
- 289.90
- 579.80
Individual Catering Package 1
Comes with Fresh Baked House Bread
- 16.99
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
Individual Catering Package 2
Comes with Fresh Baked House Bread
- 18.99
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
- 2.00
Cookies & Brownies
- 80.00
- 40.00
Cannoli & Brownies
freshly baked chocolate chip brownies and chocolate chip cannoli
- 90.00
- 45.00
Cannoli & Cookies
freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cannoli
- 90.00
- 45.00
Brownies
freshly baked chocolate chip brownies
- 80.00
- 40.00
Chocolate Chip Cookies
freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
- 80.00
- 40.00
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
crispy mini shells stuffed with cannoli cream filling & chocolate chips, served over a drizzle of chocolate sauce
- 100.00
- 50.00
Cheesecake
Rich, creamy cheesecake topped with a sweet raspberry hazelnut sauce and sprinkled with rich toasted hazelnuts
- 110.00
- 55.00
Tiramisu
Requires 24-hr. notice
- 150.00
- 75.00
Pepsi®
Canned Soda
- 3.00
Diet Pepsi®
Canned Soda
- 3.00
Starry®
Canned Soda
- 3.00
Bottled Water
- 3.00
Sweet Iced Tea Gallon
(Gallon Serves 8 to 10)
- 9.99
Unsweetened Iced Tea Gallon
(Gallon Serves 8 to 10)
- 9.99
Lemonade Gallon
(Gallon Serves 8 to 10)
- 9.99
Chafing Dishes & Sternos
- 12.00
About
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If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Columbus, OH then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Every day for lunch and dinner, your Columbus, OH Buca is serving up hundreds of mouthwatering Italian dishes. Whether you've worked up an appetite at a nearby Ohio State Buckeyes game or the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, your hunger is no match for our generous family style portions. We can feed the biggest appetites and our and our attentive staff makes each of our guests feel like family. Maybe you're looking to have a giant birthday party in one of our semi-private dining rooms, a festive family get together, or a romantic dinner for two? Buca can make any event even more memorable. Make a reservation for your next special occasion, or if you can't make it to us, we'll bring our delicious Italian creations to you!
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 21:00 |
Cuisines
- 🍝 Italian
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 📅 Reservations
- 🍷 Serves Alcohol
- 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
- 🪑 Highchairs Available
- 🍸 Full Bar
- 🍽️ Private Dining
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
Accepts Credit Cards
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