Welcome to Basta

Great food and get eat people. You know you're in an authentic Italian place when all the waiters and waitresses have heavy Italian accents. The hand made pasta was Devine and I'lol be back to try the pizza next time. Cool feel inside as well with nice lighting. Back patio is covered and heated for chilly nights. We tried three pastas and they were all fantastic.

The food was delicious and the service was good, however I will not be rushing to come back anytime soon. They had fresh pasta that tasted amazing but everything else was okay. My family got kind of irritated when the server was talking about their special pasta and was explaining it and my father decided he wanted to get it. The server said excellent choice the restaurant next to us makes a similar pasta for $120 and here we make it for only $60. With everything on their menu being around $20 I feel like he should've explained that this pasta was so expensive. My father did not end up ordering that dish because he didn't want to spend $60 for truffle pasta that we read reviews saying it wasn't that good.

This place is absolutely delicious!!!!! Service was absolutely wonderful and the decor is to die for. It was really easy to park and the wait was moderate. Will definitely be returning!

The pizza is as close to Italy as I've tasted in LA. EVerytgubg else is gReat too. Owner cares and staff  is perfect. Well done.

Very good food, nice atmosphere , cheerful place. Good service. The spaghetti was excellent. My favorite place.

It's very nice to have new restaurants in our area. Especially one with great food like Basta. Waiters are all Italian which adds a nice touch. I've eaten here 4 times now and the service gets progressively worse every time. Either their kitchen is too small and cannot handle the volume or the management doesn't know how to run a restaurant. Orders are taken promptly, drinks come out fast as well as salads. But the main courses show up 45 minutes later. Not very hungry by the time it shows up. Management never seems to really care they just keep telling you we are working on your order. They need to get their act together or no one will care whether the food is good or not.

We live just a couple of minutes from this great spot....the food was amazing. It basically tastes like your Italian uncle who happens to be a chef cooked up a fresh dinner for you. The pasta dishes were fantastic, the salads were just perfect and the feel of the place is great....my only gripe? It's crowded and noisy. A slow paced lunch would be nicer.

I love Basta. Amazing vibe, amazing food and the service outstanding ! Truly enjoyed. We have been many numerous times and it never disappoints.  Meatballs are my favorite!

Basta -- what can I say?!  It doesn't get much better then this, truly.  It starts at the front door with a very warm and sincere greeting.  You might have to wait to be seated for a bit as they don't take reservations, but trust me, it's worth the wait!  Once you're seated and presented with the incredible options on the menu, your courteous and knowledgeable  service begins. The cocktails are generous and well made and the appetizers are delicious and filling so share!  The food is thoughtfully created and presented, with generous portions. The wood fired mussels are a family favorite of ours, as is the Tagliatelle Basta with wild mushrooms and truffles.  The Bigoli Veneti with octopus, clams, mussels and shrimp is one of the most flavorful dishes I've ever eaten.  The squid ink pasta is cooked to the perfect firmness and is touched with white wine and garlic and chili pepper.  The Cavatelli con Salsiccia is more traditional but the freshness and the flavor is exquisite.  The pizzas are not the typical pepperoni and cheese but an assortment of fresh house made roasted tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and other assorted beautiful vegetables with house made sausages, and prosciutto.  Don't stop in for a quick dinner -- go, take your family and friends, take your time ordering, and enjoy several courses of food.  Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!  It will be your new favorite place as it is ours!

Three of us had dinner here tonight and we all loved it. We're all picky for different reasons but from a perfectly mixed custom cocktail to an authentic plate of pasta to a pizza with just the right amount of chew to the crust, we all left full and happy. I lived in Rome for five years, so I know something about pasta. I almost never order it when I'm out, even at Italian restaurants, because I'm always disappointed. Tonight was the exception. I had the parpadelle with meatballs. It was not a very wide noodle, as expected, but the sauce was delicate and flavorful and the pasta cooked aldente. I was transported back to Italy with each bite. The place was packed, so the word is out. Buon appetitto!

Great authentic Italian food. My recommendation would be the truffles do mushroom pasta.Just

An unqualified and enthusiastic Five Stars for this gem. Basta is located in a quaint marketplace setting. The entire experience here is comfortable and wonderful.The dining room is attractive, welcoming and comfortable. They also have a nice patio, and a private room off of the patio.Service is friendly and attentive. You can tell the staff here are proud of their work and proud of their restaurant.Bread is outstanding. The food is exceptional... it really is. We ordered a Spanish Octopus Salad, Wood Fired Mussels, and Bucatini Amatriciana which was recommended by Severio. The freshness of everything was evident. The flavors were on point and left us wanting more, in spite of generously sized portions. The food was literally perfect. I have never said that in any previous review, so there you go.All I can really say is go to Basta. Just don't take my table should I be headed there at the same time 🙂

Good new Italian Restaurant in the Whizzens center. The space is large and family friendly. Service is good and very courteous with many Italians working there. No reservations, walk ins only. We were told 10 minutes wait time but were seated in 1 minute in a nice booth near the back enclosed patio. All of the dishes we ordered were good. The Burrata pizza crust was a little mushy in the center, but the flavors were great the cheese was fresh. The best appetizer is the Wood Fired Muscles! Shared by the 3 of us, it was a full pot of delicious muscles in a savory broth that we dipped our bread in. Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Black Truffle Sauce was great and the Bigoli Veneti, Squid Ink Pasta, Octopus, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, White Wine, Garlic was delicious. They ran out of wine glasses and served our wine in brandy glasses so the pour was small. It's authentic Italian food and you will certainly feel Basta

Basta reminds me of the topnotch restaurants that we went to in Italy. The pizza crust was perfect. My fish (branzini) was wonderful, and my cheesecake was out of this world. I highly recommend Basta.

Met a friend for lunch today at Basta. This The first time eating there for both of us. We sat in a cute enclosed patio area. We both ordered the Wagyu beef burger. The presentation was amazing and was seasoned to perfection! There is no side that comes with it but it was more than enough. Another customer ordered the chicken sandwich and said it was very, very good. Again it was huge.  I wish I could remember my waiter's name he was very attentive and a pleasure to work with. We both agreed we will be back. I live very close and will make a point to go back often.

Came here for dinner for my birthday with another couple. Everything was delicious!!! I started off with a cute drink called saved by the bell margarita. It came with a noodle straw and never got soggy. Loved it! I also got roasted beet salad. Really yummy! For dinner I got the short ribs and roasted cauliflower. The short ribs were amazing and the cauliflower had raisins which was an interesting twist. For dinner they brought out dessert but I was super stuffed. Everyone had a nice time and enjoyed their meal.

My husband and I went to Basta this evening and I was a little hesitant due to some of the poor reviews.  We were pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. We got seated right away at 7:30 and had a fun view of the line and the kitchen where we were able to watch all of the amazing food come out. All of the pasta items were large and looked wonderful!We had the beet salad to start which was great. Then we debated and decided to go with the Fiorentina steak with a side of cauliflower. Both were delicious!  We had a chance to chat with the owner and he was very friendly and showed us the house blend of spices that elevated the steak.  We had butter cake for dessert and it was heaven!! We will definitely be back to try the pasta and some of their other dishes. I can say, compared to other Italian restaurants in the area (and we have been to most), Basta has the best price for the size of the pasta being served, and it's all fresh! I can't wait to come back!

We have been here twice ,the pizza is soooo good ,dessert is soooo good and wine ,pasta ,not so good ,but thats just my taste .will go back again .thank u

I've had the opportunity to dine at Basta many times and each time it's been a wonderful experience. The Italian food is top notch from Yummy pizza, pasta to side dishes. It's hard to save room for my favorite dessert there Nutella PIzza must try!  Love love this place. How lucky are we in #bestlake to have this amazing local family owned restaurant!!!

Foodie Alert! I just finished dinner at a trendy  Italian restaurant in Venice and can honestly say that Basta is better. Both restaurants serve homemade pasta, interesting sauces, and artisan pizzas...but Basta costs half the price!  Basta is definitely a neighborhood gem not to be missed.