I love the ambiance of this place. It's moody with a mix of casual with the multiple TVs. I enjoyed the burger, but the pepperoni on the pizza was extremely salty. The servers were welcoming. read more

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I hadn't been here before but I'll definitely be back. HH was on the next level. The wine was smooth, the Cannellini Dip was good, the bread was perfect and the meatballs were the best!! I loved the ambiance a soon as I went through the door and saw the stairs heading down into the basement. I have very bad knees and I honestly have no idea of there is an elevator. Our waitress was super attentive and friendly. She was quick with water when needed and this place was packed! read more

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I totally forgot to take pictures because I was just so mesmerized by the place. But their amaretto sours are delicious. We got the bread and oil for appetizer and it was awesome. I tried the lemon ricotta ravioli and it was hands down the best pasta dish I've ever eaten. Of course tiramisu for dessert. Our server Alec I think it was..he so friendly and just amazing at his job. The ambiance was breathtaking. Next time I'll get pictures! read more

I am absolutely stuffed! I have been wanting to try Basso for a while and finally made it on a girls night. I am impressed. I didn't get on the wait list and showed up at 6p on a Wednesday. It was hopping. I was told my wait would be an hour. After 10 minutes, I was approached by a hostess, verified and seated 5 minutes later. Very efficient and friendly front staff!! It's a cool spot but very packed and loud. They had us at a bar top between the bar and booths and it was a bit too much. Too many conversations going on around us and tight spaces. I remember commenting to my friend that if I was a server here, I'd be pissed. Speaking of servers, ours was Amanda and she was fantastic! Super friendly, conversational and came around at all of the right moments. Thanks Amanda!! So I originally chose this spot to try the carpaccio but it was not on the menu, as advertised online. Do not fear, the meatballs made up for it, although I'd like to still try the carpaccio. The roasted cauliflower was interesting; not sure if I loved it but would try again. The wood-fire burger and truffle fries was the showstopper. I wanted to go with a pasta but kept seeing these delicious burger plates passing by so I had to give in. OMG!! This dish was amazing! A wonderful first experience, can't wait to try more dishes. Hopefully it will not be so tightly packed. read more

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Our evening at Basso was for a special celebration. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious!

Can't say enough good things about Basso! The atmosphere, the service , the food? All top notch. Their happy hour is such a great deal too!! $3 select beers? Ummm yes please!! We had the most lovely server which made everything even better! Shout out to Alec with a "c"! So attentive and the friendliest ever. We had had him as our server before and he the best then too! Get the truffle fries! They are the best. Their burgers are too too notch and the pizza is wonderful! Check it out! It's amazing. read more

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Food is AMAZING. Highly recommend when you want good Italian. Plus their happy hour during the week is very reasonably priced. read more

Basso - Paperdelle is my favorite food I have ever eaten. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Basso has a super cool vibe. It's very cozy and a perfect spot for a date or night out with friends. We were there on a busy Saturday night so we sat at the bar. Our service was excellent! Both bartenders waiting on us were a 10. The food and cocktails were also very good. I highly recommend you check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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A cozy, upscale restaurant with great interiors. The Lemon Ricotta Ravioli is splendid. Delicate, well-balanced flavors. -1 star only for the slightly smaller portion. Good enough if you're not that hungry read more

Located in the basement, this place is so cool! It really reminds me of a speakeasy, it's such an intimate dining experience with the darkened atmosphere. The parking lot is on the smaller side, leading to a few open spaces available. There is also a large staircase leading down into the restaurant. There is no reservation at this location, only a waitlist that you can join at any point after they open. I waited ~45 minutes for a table of 3. After being sat, we were served quickly and the server was so friendly. I ordered the Alice drink- fruity, sweet, and not a heavy alcohol taste! Then, the table ordered the dipping bread and oil! The balsamic glaze mixed with the oil is so yummy, and the bread comes out warm as well. My entrée was the Pepperoni Pizza and I ordered a side of truffle fries. The pizza was drizzled with hot honey, it was greasy and so good! The truffle fries were also delicious, but slightly overcooked leading to many of them being on the drier side. Overall, it was a lovely meal! read more

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Amazing experience. Our server was so kind and helpful and the food was amazing!! Loved the atmosphere and already planning my next trip back. read more

Basso - Gluten free mafalda - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We had a party of 7 and our server was great. We sat at a low table and shared everything. We enjoyed the procutto, peach and burrata dish, calamari. 5 pizzas and 2 salads. I felt like both salads were over peppered. The apps were good. The pizzas were good we just did not enjoy the truffle one. read more

Where do I start? Booking was super simple and easy online. After booking we were able to chill in the lounge area while our table was prepped. As you step down the stairway from the entrance you are immediately induced into a space that is super intimate and cozy. A place you want to dine and chat. Aromatic wood fire fills the air and it gives the first taste of what you are about to dine into. When you're greeted by your server, they welcome you to a nice selected menu with tons of choices for everyone yet a menu not so over whelming. The food was spectacular and if only words can describe how decadent the flavors were. They serve the food fresh as made, so once the food is plated it's straight to your table. This is definitely a place you will have to try as their space is just as unique as their food. read more

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Been here plenty of times and their pizzas are really good! This was my first time coming during happy hour (4:00 - 6:00pm) and certainly won't be my last. The prices and apps are so good. The restaurant is very dark and it does get extremely busy and loud. They do not take reservations for less than 6 people. Service was ok. I will definitely return for more happy hours! read more

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My wife and I had dinner here a couple of weeks ago. Ellis was our server, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Ellis was super-friendly, welcoming, and very attentive, and the food and atmosphere were terrific. We recommend Basso highly, and we plan to visit regularly. read more

We had a big group so we split a bunch of apps, entrees, & desserts. It was super packed since it was Saturday, but all of our food came out quickly! The restaurant has very cool vibes, it was just loud since it was the weekend. The food was really good, especially the desserts like the tiramisu and cannolis. The pastas were all very unique. My favorite was the pappardelle. Some of the appetizers and entrees were a bit too salty for the group, but overall a very good experience and would recommend! read more

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This is in the basement of the Cheshire hotel. It's can be a bit loud but has cool look and nice candle torches on the wall. The food was incredible and the pizza crust was great. The Brussels sprouts are some of the best ever. All the food was solid! The waitresses was really nice and helpful with ordering and the food comes out as it's ready so it doesn't all come out at the same time! read more

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Basso is such a lovely restaurant! It has a unique hole in the wall upscale tavern ambiance and it's a bit hard to find and get a reservation to. However, it is so worth it. The food is honestly really good. The waiter was helpful in guiding me to choose between two dishes. I went with the bucatini fra diavolo and recommend it! Wonderful blend of flavors with the shrimp and the spice. The service was also excellent. They accommodated our large group very kindly. Can't wait to go back!! read more

I've been here once and I'm obsessed with it. Their specialty drinks are on point and everything we ate was next level. The whole place is moody and romantic with neat lighting and modern decor. Server was knowledgeable and welcoming. Honestly can't wait to go on another date night here! read more

This has easily turned into one of my favorite date night spots in STL. From the cozy "cave" like ambiance to the deliciously cooked food and beautifully crafted cocktails this place should be on your radar to catch up with a few friends or have yourself a well deserved date night. This time around, we ordered drinks straight away - not hesitating to unwind during our surprisingly short wait on a Sunday night during the holiday season. I had a delectable glass of the barbera and my husband had the Standard Deviation right off the cocktail menu containing the following: Fernet Branca, Centum Herbis, Strega, Lime, Honey, Orange, Saline. Believe me when I tell you I had some cocktail envy when I saw that come out. We paired these sips with a wonderful cannellini dip that shook the both of us with how good it was. Come to think of it, I didn't get any pictures of the evening's meal because it was THAT good. We're also ordered some pasta (of course) and I got the gnocchi that was so hard not to finish all by myself with tender beef cheek and crisp shallots. My mouth is literally watering as I type this. We capped the night off by moving to the bar to chat with the best bartender ever (Mike), who whipped up a few more beautiful cocktails for us and sent us off with the feeling of a successful child-free dinner. Oh, why does my beloved Basso have to be a 12+ hour drive away?! I wish we had one in San Antonio! read more

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The food was great. The drinks are great, and the service was excellent. But the reason I'm only giving four stars instead of five is that they gave us a really hard time in the beginning based on their waitlist and then saying that the waitlist timing is inaccurate and we would not get our table for another two hours. But I will say that the manager came and gave us a table and accommodated us immediately. The margarita pizzas are than crust and very good. We love spicy food and they added Fresno peppers in our pasta, which made it taste so much better. We ordered the brussels sprouts which were very unique tasting and their truffle fries were amazing. I love that they put a good amount of truffle on the truffle fries. Just FYI, the ambience is really romantic and nice. But if you're looking for more lighting than this might not be the place for you. I really enjoyed the dim lighting and the location and the decor. read more

Great atmosphere and food is always great! Classic cozy place especially in the winter. I however am disappointed how expensive the food and drinks have gone up over the last few years. read more

Great atmosphere, drinks and apps. The menu is small, so I would suggest looking at it before coming just to make sure.

This is probably one of the best happy hour spots in St Louis- from 4 to 6 everyday, they have wines and other food specials at greatly discounted prices! Got the pizza, meatballs and burger and they were all delicious. This place can also fill up quickly during this highly sought after happy hour! read more

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Between the ambiance and the food, this is a new go to! The happy hour menu is small but mighty. The meatballs were great, the pizza is perfect to share, and the burger has been fantastic every time! Service is always great as well. I cannot recommend Basso enough! read more

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Ambiance is good. Service was great. Autumn was our server and she was personable, helpful, warm, and fun. Loved our experience. Plan on returning every time we visit STL. read more

This place is very good, very casual ambiance with low lighting, their happy hour is really good, along with the cocktails and appetizers.

The pizza had a perfect crispy crust and fresh toppings, and the seasoned potatoes were a delicious side. Trendy, lively atmosphere, though a bit noisy. Great for a casual hangout with tasty food! read more

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The ambiance really sells this place, but their food wasn't bad by any means. The service we received here was fantastic. Big fan of the crispy meatballs and their pizza had a solid crust, but needed more sauce. Favorite dishes: Crispy meatballs, calamari fritti read more

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Ok y'all Basso is an all around awesome spot!!! Great food!! Great staff!! Great service!!! And the ambiance is the draw!!!! Set in a basement with a beautiful staircase leading into a dimly lit cavernous delight!!! I didn't intend to review. But Kayla and Angela were so awesome that I had to!!! The entire staff is friendly, helpful and just wonderful!!! This place is so awesome the patrons are awesome too!!! read more

Basso - The staircase!!!!! Sexy. - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Basso, a self-described stylish American-Italian gastropub, is a spot you need to try in St. Louis. Tucked away in candle-lit basement, Basso offers an intimate experience with great food. Last night we ordered the calamari fritti ($15), bread and olive oil, and the truffle fries ($7) to kick off our night. I also personally ordered the Basso spritz ($15), which features Italicus, prosecco, lemon. The highlight for me was the bread with olive oil surprisingly. The olive oil was decorated with balsamic and a hefty serving Parmesan. It was to die for! The rest of our appetizers were also delicious. The fries and calamari were crispy and flavorful, and the spritz was light and refreshing. Our service last night was good! Our waitress was very kind. Our drinks came out in 10 minutes and appetizers came out in 20 minutes. I do wish though that Basso offered reservations. You are able to "join the waitlist" through their website. However, it was difficult to time it right. I can't wait to go back to Basso for a full meal. I have my eye on the gnocchi! read more

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Date night? Basso. Solo dinner? Basso. Birthday? Basso. Double date? Basso. Business meeting? Basso. Basically, no matter the occasion, please just got to Basso. You walk down the curled stairwell and are transported into some mix between a speakeasy, castle, and renaissance-esque pub. The ambience is beautiful. Classic, modern, and unique. The vibes here are just amazing. The food, however, may be even better. I have never had anything that is not top tier. The truffle fries are insane. Super thin cut with an amazing garlic aioli and chunky ketchup. Their house ketchup is super sweet. I love it. Plus the texture is incredible. The fries are crispy, hot, and delectable. They came out glimmering from the truffle oil. These are some of my favorite fries in St. louis. The calamari was fantastic, too. The peppers were great. They add the necessary spice and acidity needed to balance the saltiness of the crispy breading. I am a sucker for some good calamari, and well, being in landlocked Missouri it can be tough to find. Well, Basso has you covered. The fluffy bread and tangy oil were another hit. The oil had balsamic and red pepper flakes with some grated cheese. Complex is an understatement. Each dip of that chewy baguette brings in spice, umami. Tangy, rich, and smooth. So amazing. I could eat multiple loaves, but had to restrain myself. Lastly, Basso runs a great cocktail program. I got the secret door which only lists 1 ingredient: buffalo trace. It is very much an old fashioned. And, as I prefer, a slightly sweeter riff. The basso spritz was also a great drink to try. Light refreshing and meshes well with the roots of the cuisine. Basso, all in all, is one of our favorite spots. And, for tonight, I will dream once more of your Truffle fries. Our server, Ana, was a pleasure. Attentive, kind, and readily available despite it being 6:30 on a friday. Cheers, Basso! read more

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Wish I had discovered Basso sooner! I had a wonderful evening, savoring really delicious homemade pasta there. This is located at the basement of Cheshire. It is cozy and romantic. I just love the ambience here. The server is attentive, when he frequently highlighted the menu, refilled our water and checked if there are anything we needed. What we loved: - Papadelle, embellished with braised lamb, orange zest and dark chocolate is my favorite. I love the texture of the noodle and the flavors! - The server recommended the Mulfalda pasta that comes with pork regu and ricotta. It is served a creamy tomato sauce. - The crispy meatballs are good, though doesn't seem super special to me. I love the Basso - the seating, the food! I can't wait to come back to try other items read more

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Great atmosphere and service. We had the burrata, lemon ricotta ravioli, the burger, and squash and speck pizza. The food was amazing - well proportioned and flavorful. Cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend joining the wait list ahead of time- it's worth the wait! read more

Basso is one of my favorite spots to go for happy hour! They have amazing deals on select menu items and drinks. Our waitress this visit was amazing. She checked in with us frequently, and made a point to stop by our table before happy hour ended to check and see if we wanted to order anything else before happy hour pricing ended. We ordered a margherita pizza, burger and fries and sangria from the happy hour menu. We also got calamari and truffle fries to share. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. read more

They don't take reservations, but you can get on the waiting list. When I looked at the waiting list it was 10 minutes, then after a about 20 minutes it had jumped to 75 minutes. We decided to try it out anyways and go lucky because the bar has open seated and we got to sit down as soon as well got there (there were still 15 parties ahead of us on the waitlist). Typically, bar seating is not ideal, but this very well may have been the best bar service I have every had! The bartender knew the menu and made good recommendations. Service was good and he even created a special after dinner drink for me that was fantastic! read more

The service and atmosphere are some of the best in St Louis. The fireplace and gas lights make for a very romantic vibe and the door is top notch. read more

The atmosphere at Basso is great! Friendly staff, good food and drinks. The happy hour is top tier!

Such a cool spot! The descent down the stairs really does set the night with a lovely energy. We grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited for a table and it was nice - bonus point for the purse hooks under the bar! I am giving 4 stars because our service was slow, it was a busy night but it took longer to get things like water than I would have liked. This being said - I will absolutely be back because the food was amazing and the cocktails were lovely! The roasted cauliflower was absolutely a highlight of the night that had us scrapping all of the sauce off the plate! read more

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Great food, great service, and amazing ambiance! My wife and I dined here a few weeks ago before going out for drinks with friends. Awesome time! read more