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    Dennise K.

    I can't believe I waited so long to visit this place! The food is magnificent, the service is impeccable, and it's a very popular place so make sure you make a reservation. I enjoyed my typical Manhattan with a little bit of a twist and the calamari I shared with my friend was out of this world too. My dish of pistachio crusted Cod was spot on and I highly recommended. There Is a parking lot behind the restaurant if you can't find street parking and if you are party of four or more, I'd recommend the big table at the front by the window. People watching outside as well as people watching indoors. The food is pretty, too!

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    Adaliza F.

    Great food and a very dim lit romantic ambience with friendly personable staff. Menu was easy to read and staff were great at offering specials and they also have outdoor dining when it's warm out. Would definitely return. Great for first dates, family or lunches.

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    Katie C.

    My first time at Basta last night...it was delicious and I wish I lived closer to frequent this spot. The spot is convenient and has street parking, but a large lot out back. The back entrance you come through a little patio that I hope I can come back and enjoy! We were greeted quickly and sat for our reservation and our waitress was attentive, helpful with recommendations and friendly! We had the antipasto - soooo delicious! Pizza was yummy! The others in my group loved their saltimbucca and the beet salad! We then split the butter cake - that was wonderful! Can't wait to get back here!

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    Jin S.

    The restaurant itself is very nice and the service was quick. The bathrooms were very spacious, clean, and even had a tv. They had a mixture of booths and tables along with a nice bar. The Margherita pizza was very good. I liked that it was Neapolitan style pizza. The dough was thin, soft, and chewy. The shrimp pink vodka was very creamy. They also give you complimentary bread with olive oil, balsamic, with fresh garlic to start.

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    John W.

    First visit back in a while and it couldn't have been better. Appetizers at the bar (crostini and calamari) and a drink with a friend. The bartender was superb and attentive and the live music (acoustic guitar) was just loud enough and added to the ambience. The crostini came with fresh mozzarella and a basil spread- the taste and texture were great and, the staff was happy to 'recharge' the toast when we still had some cheese left. The calamari was crisp and flavorful. I forgot to mention the house bread (served with oil, basil, balsamic dip ) was top shelf. The Paloma (differently named in cocktail menu) was solid. We followed our time here going next door to listen to jazz at the blue room. Overall, an excellent visit that we would repeat without hesitation.

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    Delicious food, reasonable prices, attentive servers! Plenty of parking, great location.

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    Thanks, Katie. Be sure to make the trip back to enjoy the patio!

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    Food is always tasty. The bar is fun and tables are great. Service is always good. The prices are a bit high but worth it.

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    Entrée was terrible service was slow drinks over priced. I was never asked how my food was bad experience very disappointed.

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    Ask the Community - Basta

    Do they have the bubble for outside seating?

    No bubbles but very good inside arrangements. Strict about capacity limits and all COVID precautions in place.

    Is there an outdoor patio for dining?

    I was there it was still chilly. They have a semi enclosed patio- depending on the weather. See my pics- beautiful lighting & fireplace. I believe the roof is permanent but the walls are removable. There also seems to be another patio terrace… Read more

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