BASTA Restaurant

"We took a buddy for his birthday because we wanted to show him what AMAZING Italian food is. We come here for the food and service...both always on point!! Gunner was an amazing server! He was polite, funny, and charming to our group. We appreciate the service!"

"My wife and I shared the chicken, potatoes and cauliflower. The cauliflower is spicy at the top. We took home as much as we ate. The food tastes great, service is great, and the atmosphere makes one very comfortable."

"Didn’t know about this place until a friend took me along and so glad she did. Incredible food and a cozy feel. I’ve been here twice now and both times we have gotten some pizza, a pasta, and a side. Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. This time we got the Caesar salad, pappardelle pasta, and the diavola pizza. Omg that pizza was incredible and has a good spicy kick. Full transparency though- the service on the second time was not great. Had that been my first time I probably wouldn’t have come back considering my table had been left alone for considerable time with no one stopping by. I used to work in a restaurant so I like to think that I have a good barometer for waiting, but this was a tad ridiculous. But everyone can have off days so I still recommend this place especially if you’re in the area"

"I'd rate Basta Italian restaurant with 3 stars. The food and service were undeniably exceptional, deserving of a 4+ -star rating. The flavors were rich, and the service was attentive and accommodating. After orders were placed, management visited each table multiple times to ensure that each customer's needs were met. However, the atmosphere fell short of the excellence found in the culinary and service aspects. While it wasn't unpleasant, it lacked the charm and ambiance that typically accompanies a 5-star dining establishment. The major drawback was the menu, which presented a considerable challenge. It was predominantly written in an uncommon Italian dialect that our American born English, and secondary languages of French and Spanish found near impossible to translate, even using Google translate for help. This language barrier created confusion and made the ordering and overall experience frustrating. Adding to the difficulty, the wait staff seemed somewhat impatient as we asked questions to decipher the menu. While we understand that communication barriers can arise, a bit more patience and assistance would have greatly improved our overall experience. Maybe even an English version of the menu could be offered much like silverware is an option in the Asian restaurant experience as opposed to chop sticks. In essence, Basta offers a dining experience that could have easily earned a solid 4-star rating if not for the significant inconvenience caused by the menu language barrier. The exceptional flavors and service were overshadowed by the frustration of navigating a menu written in a regional-specific Italian dialect. We left feeling dissatisfied with the experience. However, many others appear to greatly enjoy this place as the eating line outside was huge."