I recently dined here on vacation with my family and we all had a wonderful time! The atmosphere is wonderful, upscale feeling without it feeling uppity. There were people in shorts and tshirts as well as people more dressed up. It's larger inside than I expected with a great bar area as well. The wine list is great! The bread they start you with was heavenly and we scarfed it down quick. Mother menu has many options without it feeling overwhelming which is great. There is a definitely something for everyone. I went big with the veal chop. It was HUGE. It was fried and topped with shrimp and fresh mozzarella on top of a delicious cream sauce. It also came with a side of pasta! I was stuffed and it looked like I barely had any. You could most definitely share it! If you're in the area I highly recommend coming in! Make a reservation to ensure you'll have a spot! read more

Basta - The Famous Basta Chop - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

The food and service at Basta were phenomenal on my visit there. The environment is elegant yet comfortable. I look forward to returning someday soon. read more

We've been to Basta a few times now, and every experience at Basta has been amazing. Their cocktail specials are always on point, and the rotating food specials keep things fresh and exciting every time we visit. From the moment we walk in, we're greeted by a very nice young man who is always so welcoming and accommodating it truly makes a difference. We are a older couple and prefer to sit at low tables so when we asked the young boy Josh to be seated somewhere better for us he didn't even hesitate and was able to get us a nice table where we could enjoy ourselves .Our server, whom we've had a couple of times now, consistently delivers exceptional service, making our dining experience even better. I know some people say Basta is overpriced, but in my experience, quality food is worth paying for. I've been to plenty of places where the prices are cheap, but so is the food. At Basta, you can tell the ingredients are fresh, and the quality speaks for itself. I think we've found our new go-to spot! And a special shoutout to the cheesecake it is absolutely beyond. read more

Basta - Famous Cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Last time I was there I was disappointed by my meal. Wasn't enough seasoning in the seafood pasta. It was bland and the pasta didn't taste like it was boiled in salted water. read more

Always a wonderful dining experience. Usually packed, but works great to do dinner and follow it with a show at the blue room. Food & drinks always great, as well as the service. read more

"Cause I know when it's enough And babe, I've had enough" (Enough for Me -Robert Cray) According to Google Translation -The Italian word "basta" translates into the English phrase "That's Enough". Now I'm not exactly sure when enough is exactly enough, but the hospitality, service, and food we received at Basta were pretty much to the max. A dozen of us had a group dinner on Friday night, and our server, Roe was terrific. She was friendly, courteous, patient and super professional. I ordered an appetizer and an entrée, and both were beyond reproach. The appetizer was "Butter-Beet ($14), a colorful beauty of a plate with a big globe of Burrata cheese, baby beets, walnut brittle, and oven roasted butternut squash with a pear sage vinaigrette. Lots of great tastes, and colors, and textures. My entrée was Orrecchiette Con Salsiccia ($18) - "Little Ear" pasta with broccoli rabe, pecorino, garlic, and spicy sausage. Holy Mother of God was that delicious!! I went into their cocktail menu and the Jam Session ($13) caught my eye. It had black fig vodka, Limoncello, fresh raspberries and Prosecco. Yes, it sure was incredible. It was a terrific dinner at splurge pricing, but worth every penny! read more

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Everything is average. Food, service,ambiance. Often crowded. Pawtuxet village is nice to stroll through.

Great atmosphere, good food, on the pricey side; but worth it. I definitely recommend it.

The food was absolutely amazing and I would definitely go back here if I found myself being in the area again.

Good spot for Italian food in RI. Surprised I haven't been here before. The ambiance was cozy and romantic. The black and white pics on the wall add a nice touch. The bread came even before water was served! They definitely do not want you to sit hungry! The Bread was warm and crunchy while waiting for our food to arrive. The Louis Martini Cabernet was a nice, dry red that went well with the bread. For food, we got the haddock and the Bolognese. The bolognese sauce was tasteful, with plenty of meat, and was good with the rigatoni. The baked haddock was cooked well and was pretty good. Overall good experience. Would recommend coming here if you're in the area. The price range is about 15-40$. There's plenty of parking space available. read more

Incredibly delicious, great service, great atmosphere. Perfect date spot and completely worth every penny.

Over the years I have been to Basta several times. It is consistently voted best Italian restaurant in Rhode Island, but it is not. There is really nothing special about the food, except for the pricing which is high. The interior is lovely and it's located near the blue room so it's a nice place to go and, and then enjoy some live music. The service is good, but it cannot make up for the high price you pay for an adequate meal. read more

Basta is the bomb.com and consistently provides excellent service and delicious, perfectly composed dishes. I've been there probably 5-6 times over the years and last night was some of the best food. We were a party of 6, including 2 kids, and it was an elegant yet laid back atmosphere. We started off with the seafood tower and the three beets salad for apps. The clams were super fresh and briny but contained a lot of shell/sand. The oysters were amazing and perfectly shucked, so not sure what happened with the clams. The chicken Milanese is amazing but very lemony. I loved it, but if lemon is not your thing ask them to hold the lemon/dressing on the chicken as it is very strong. The risotto and filet were delicious as well. You definitely want to order the chocolate lava cake which is served with a dollop of amazing cream and cherries. It's a bit small so if you're a sweet lower, order two and you don't be disappointed. Shout out to Randy, who was our wonderful waitress last night and put up with my family! She was attentive, friendly, and accommodating!. read more

Beyond Thrilled! I have been to Basta for a girls night, family dinner, and my husband threw me a birthday party in a private room....let's say I have yet to be disappointed. The drinks are unreal amazing, the food satisfies your taste buds, and the atmosphere is stunning. Don't question if you want to try it, JUST GO!!! read more

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So romantic and in the heart of lovely Pawtuxet Village. He were here for the Valentine's Day when they decorated the place with 1000 roses. Tried the heart shaped lobster ravioli, delicious! read more

Basta - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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We live a block from Basta and have dined at Basta before. Expensive but food was ample and very good. Tigua time ordered takeout and were disappointed. Prices still on high side but were on small side and pasta dishes had very little sauce. Other folks we talked to about Basta expressed similar disappointment. Too bad. Hope Basta regains it previous cuisine. John L read more

I'm going for a 4 star review mostly because I came here strictly to eat carbs rather than have a full dinner experience (apps, dessert, wine/cocktails), and also because I'd just come from Beervana and it's hard to say how accurate my judgment is after three hours of drinking. However, I feel confident that 4 is a good place to start! First, I appreciated the kindness of our waiter and the servers in general who were getting a late night rush of post-beer drinkers. I counted at least 8 others by the time we left. As I mentioned, I came in seeking pasta, and maybe pizza, and that is what we got. The bolognese was REALLY good. It's a rare day that I stop conversation because I'm so focused on eating (I somehow manage to do both), but I was fully engaged with this bolognese. It was served on rigatoni, which I appreciate more than spaghetti. The flavor of the sauce was just right, and they didn't skimp out on the meat. Super hard high five for that. We also got a pizza with the spicy prosciutto (I cant spell it, so I'm not attempting), and it was legitimately spicy! I loved it, but between the pasta and the pizza, the pasta was my favorite. Perhaps it's because I came to Basta determined to eat pasta or just because I've had similar pizza elsewhere in PVD, but it stood out to me less. It's a great quality pizza, though, and I'd certainly order another. Lastly, our waiter was really nice, an older gent, and I wish I knew his name to give him a shout out. He seemed like a very conscientious worker. Hope to be back again in the future. read more

Basta - Lifeblood for post Beervana: Bolognese and pizza - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Me and my fiancé absolutely LOVE this place. The food is always a 10/10 We go at least once a week and usually on a Wednesday because they have $1 oysters. The staff are always on top of everything and have great customer service and the manager always comes too our table too see how we are doing and if there is anything he can help us with . I've never been too a restaurant that is so welcoming i feel at home and like I'm apart of the "Basta family" when I am there . I will continue too go here and get excited when Wednesday is approaching because I know I can go to bastas with my fiancé ! Lol 100% our favorite restaurant hands down !! Thank you Basta family you are the best !! read more

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Food was delicious, Ambiance okay, Service bordered on poor, somewhat overpriced. I would not hesitate to order the Rhode Island Calamari for carry out. read more

Revisited this placed for the 2nd time in the last month, hadn't been in a few years....and I'm sure last night won't be the last time I do either......I had the braised shot rib which is a delicious dish, meat is very tender and full of flavor.....my girlfriend had Tortellini Alla Vodka, a little different than a traditional pink vodka sauce, but still very good......I highly recommend both entrees. H For desert we had the old fashioned butter cake, witch is made to order, comes warm with whipped crème anglaise and caramel drizzle.... Takes a little while, but definitely worth the wait! Look forward to returning and trying more dishes read more

After we got the ok to head out for Outdoor dining we did a search on yelp to see who is open. We found Basta. And I'm glad we did. We made a reservation online so it was easy. Plenty of lot parking too which is nice. Despite it being a week of being back out we felt very safe and comfortable. The outdoor space was so pretty with lighting and music. The service was wonderful. Our server made sure our drinks were full and we were happy. I had a pasta dish and my boyfriend had a pork dish. They were both excellent. This is a great place for a Romantic date night. Highly recommend. read more

This neighborhood gem in Pawtuxet village has plenty of parking and a nice cozy atmosphere. During warm months, they have a nice outdoor patio area, during the entire year, they have a nicely appointed dining room with plenty of tables for large or small groups. We had a nice pizza and veal parmigiana dish, both were good. The pizza was excellent, the veal was a bit too thin and well done for our liking. I like a nice meaty piece of veal, nicely breaded where you can taste the crispness of the outside, but still enjoy a nicely seasoned piece of moist veal on the inside. This one was not great.... Nice service, affordable prices and a full bar makes this a great place for a nice Italian dinner. read more

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Great ambiance, cozy date night or anniversary celebration place. I would always like to go back for sure.

I checked in around 6pm.... I was seated right away......I made reservations online.....They served warm bread with olive oil, roasted garlic and balsamic vinegar...I order the chicken piccata with side salad......It was pretty good sauce..... the chicken had bones wish it was chicken breast no bones......but the sauce was really good and chicken was tasty........I had the sugar cookie special with ice cream and blueberry on top.......and some special sauce......different and delicious.......... There is parking in the back of the restaurant....The restaurant is small.... The tables are very close to each other...... No privacy there......... read more

Basta - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I'm so happy that basta is open during COVID, I feel so comfortable going there, I know they're following proper regulations. We've had Gabby a few times, she is so wonderful and accommodating to our 2 small children. Most recently we got the thanksgiving dinner and it was fantastic. You're doing a great job, Basta! read more

Basta - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

We had a very delicious dinner, on the outside deck - a lovely setting! The Rigatoni Bolognese was absolutely delicious and plentiful. I was able to take half of it home to enjoy for another meal! Excellent and friendly service, as well! read more

Basta is our go-to for our anniversary dinner every year and it never disappoints! The food and drinks are always delicious, and service is great! read more

Came here for a dinner with a friend, we ordered the calamari as an appetizer which was really good! For an entree I ordered the special veal chops and it was absolutely delicious. The veal was very tender and juicy. The service overall was great, the waitress came over often and refilled our water and checked on us. I would definitely recommend read more

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Came here for a dinner date with friends and everything was wonderful! The calamari was crispy and fresh -- one of the best I have had. The manager made sure we were well attended to and made us feel very special and welcome. I ordered the bolognese and it was superb! My friends ordered the seafood risotto with shrimp and lobster and loved it. The red sangria was also very delicious -- just the perfect amount of sweetness. We rarely order dessert just because we are too full, but it was too difficult to resist! The Tiramisu dessert came out beautifully presented. The service was excellent and friendly. I highly recommend Basta restaurant if you are craving upscale Italian food. There is a parking lot in the back of the restaurant. read more

Basta - Red sangria - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I love this amazing authentic Italian restaurant. I walked n and Mike welcomes us in and said where do you want to sit ! I love that he has a big smile and knew all the food. We had the stuffed squash flowers to start and the 1/2 dozen oysters with an amazing balsamic dressing option. Again amazing food here. I had the three stuffed cheeses chicken and fig salad and it was perfect. Molly out server got all our food out perfectly and knew the best wine. The meal was like being in Tuscany read more

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Ok food, but way overpriced for what they serve. People will pay and go just because of the location. I mean don't get me wrong it's a beautiful restaurant but the food just does not match the price. Better off going Anthony's on the hill. read more

Great food and great service. Some of the best Italian food we have had in a long time . Better then eataly in Boston and the north end. read more

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This is a beautiful place with nice ambiance but I don't feel the food is refined enough to be worth the cost. We went for dinner and I started with a $15 cocktail that was too sour and one note. We had calamari to start -- the calamari was the best part of our meal! I had a bone in veal parmigiana that was bland and chewy. My husband's bolognese was good and so was their $19 side of lobster risotto. I was in love with their carbonara pizza but that is no longer on the menu. The desserts are a sugar shock. The portions are very big but is it worth it for expensive bland tasting food? At least I was able to give my dog the veal bone. Pros: nice ambiance, good bread and dipping sauce, excellent calamari, good bolognese, huge portion Cons: bland one note cocktails, bland rubbery veal, sugar shock desserts. read more

Very good food!! My only complaint is that it's cramped and very loud on the weekends. Try to go during a weeknight so you can better experience the great food and wine read more

The service was great! And usually the food is too, but you need to do something about the lobster bisque. It tasted like straight butter. Also my espresso tasted like burnt espresso beans. I was disappointed. read more

Wow. This place was horribly bad and I was really surprised giving its Yelp reviews. First off - let's start at the hostess. My wife and I went to Basta on a Thursday night, closer to 7:30pm. We figured a reservation wasn't needed. There were plenty of open tables. So we walked over to the hostess and immediately without even saying hello or welcome, she looks up from her iPad and says "do you have a reservation?" And we say no. Then she said "do you prefer inside or outside?" We explained whatever worked best for them. She then sat us down. It wasn't a very welcoming experience in my opinion but it was easy to look past that. The decor and ambiance of Batsa is beautiful. It is a very romantic spot. So I had my hopes up. What the hostess could've done instead is welcome us, ask us how many, and then ask if we made a reservation or not. She just wasn't welcoming at all. But the problems didn't stop there. We sat down and waited over 25 min for our waitress to even acknowledge us. I'm not sure what her name was, but she seriously walked past our table several times and didn't take our order. At one point she came, took my drink order and then didn't come back for another 15 min to take our food order when we were ready at the time she came by the first time! Before we could even say anything, she zoomed away! I get that staff may be overworked and they may not be fully staffed but this was unacceptable. Other waiters/waitresses had tables that they continued to check up on and make sure they were good. We didn't place our order until 8:20....that is just ridiculous. But then - the worst part. The carbonara. My wife LOVES carbonara. We order it at almost every Italian place we go too. And if you know carbonara, you know that it's supposed to be creamy, cheesy goodness. However, Basta's "tasted like dirty mop water". The bowl was legit SOUP. Not creamy at all. Had BARELY any pancetta or peas in it and NO seasoning. My wife isn't one to complain, and after waiting for so long for our dinner we would've eaten anything but COME ON!!! You can't make this simple dish?! I was expecting something incredible for $30. You could eat at a beautiful, fancier Italian restaurant on federal hill and get cheaper homemade pasta and that actually tastes good, and it's only 15 min away. I ordered the pasta & little necks and only had 4 little necks for $25. It's an absolute rip off. This place was horrible. Do not go here. Head to federal hill in Providence and have some REAL Italian food. This place is a tourist trap gimmick. read more

Taylor, our server was amazing. Salad and bread so fresh. Chicken Parmigiana rivals any North End establishment! The sauce was tremendous! Will definitely be back. If I had to nitpick something. The manager greeted us, we told him we traveled an hour in the rain to get there. He then tried sitting us in the bar in a corner high top table. read more

My husband and I came in to celebrate Valentine's Day this evening (a few days early) and the ambience was just stunning! Unlike anything I've ever seen before with the roses hanging from the ceiling and stuff. The food was also excellent. We had the eggplant appetizer, my husband had the steak and I had the salmon. All were perfect! Service was also fantastic - didn't skip a beat. And for dessert a special cheesecake & affogato. Can't wait to be back. read more

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We always have a great time at Basta! The drinks were excellent, food was delicious and the atmosphere and waitstaff are even better! The general manager was sure to check in throughout our meal! We are even planning to host our rehearsal dinner here! Basta never disappoints and we will be back soon! read more

Basta - Smoky bourbon drink - Italian Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Great food and service The atmosphere is wonderful Right in Pawtuxet Village we are lucky I would rate them a 10 read more