The food here is amazing! The staff are all super friendly! Fun and inviting atmosphere! Highly recommend!! read more

BASTA Pasteria - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

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First of all the pricing here is a choke ... I should have walked away $25 for a spaghetti plate and they are claiming to be the best Italian food in Utah ‍‍‍‍ I will grade this dish read more

BASTA Pasteria - A $25 plate that was a 2 stars - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

RIGATONI VODKA was not great. Spice was the only flavor and not very creamy. Rigatoni was really dense. Fettuccine Parm was good but neither pasta tasted fresh made at all. Yeah Eggplant Parm antipasti was barely edible and it came out cold. Service was great and ambiance was good but music a bit too loud for mid day. And they don't have any smaller portion options for kids. I want to leave a 3 1/2 stars but we literally didn't eat two out of the three plates so I'm going with three. Side note- the salad and focaccia at the table next to me looked good so I might go back with a different order. read more

This place seriously blew me away, I have never written a google review before, but I just had to for this restaurant. I assume this restaurant is run by an Italian family and you can tell the food is authentic and so tasty. Service was amazing and the food was the best Italian food I've ever had! 11/10 read more

This is our second time back and we are hooked! The vibe of the restaurant is a really nice mix of relaxed and upbeat while still getting quality table service. All of the servers were fantastic, very attentive and super helpful, kind and so friendly. We also were so lucky to meet Margherita and chat with her for a bit! She was the sweetest, so thoughtful and you can tell how much love and passion she has for food. It was so exciting to find out they also are owners of Sicilia Mia and Antica Sicilia which we also LOVE. We had the reggina, pappardelle de pino, cannolis and tiramisu! All were 10/10. Coming from the east coast, it's hard to find really quality Italian food in Utah but BASTA has proven themselves to be delicious and I'm definitely a repeat customer! Thrilled to find a super tasty spot to enjoy delicious Italian food. Can't wait to come back and hopefully see Margherita again! read more

Best Italian for price and time in SLC county. We paid less than $50 for our family and we were stunned at how good the food was. Pasta was great. Pizza was great. Focaccia was just whatever. We will be back, for sure! read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Great portion size, great flavor and the customer service was above average. I'll be going again! read more

We were so excited to try Basta. As much as I wanted it to be a 5 Star, it just wasn't quite there for me. We went around 8pm on a Friday night and it wasn't very busy, however, the service was pretty slow. The food was good, but I think I would try something different next time. We had the Chicken Parm - we didn't realize until it came out that it didn't come with noodles (our fault), so we ended up ordering some Alfredo as well. We also tried the Pappardelle Genovese (red wine short rib ragu) and the Mozz and Prosciutto. Everything was decent! It just was not quite as good as I was anticipating. It's a great atmosphere and I love the decor. It's moody and feels like a cool new spot. I will definitely look through other reviews and give it another try. For now, I'm comfortable giving it a 4! read more

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-Great food, super delicious, if you don't like it try something else on the menu, there's something for everyone! - Great drinks - Great service -they gave us some free food to celebrate my recent engagement! - If you're nearby, come check it out! I'll definitely be back. read more

pasta was overcooked and clumped together almost like a brick. flavor was ok but would rather have gone to Olive Garden and I don't care for Olive Garden food. A step below Cafe Rio of Italian food. focaccia was super greasy. read more

We were excited to try BASTA, as it was advertised as a purveyor of authentic pasta ("Best Pasta in Utah", per their website) at reasonable prices. When we arrived, it looked like an Italian Chipotle, with the addition of a live DJ spinning some nice jams. Casual but cool, as advertised. We joined the line and observed that the staff was both busy and meticulous in crafting each dish, including adding shaved Parmesan. The mounds of fresh pasta in the prep area, behind glass, looked good and implied authenticity. We ordered the Paparadelle Ragu and the Rigatoni Vodka, a Caesar salad, and a glass each of Sangiovese and Pino Grigio. We were given a number and told our food would be delivered to our table. The bill totaled $91 with a 20% tip, $27 of which was for the wine. Since all tables were full, we walked over to a 6-person bar area facing a wall. On our way, I noticed two boxes of Franzia wine, a red blend and a white. The $27 we paid for two Utah pours would have bought several boxes of the wine that apparently was passed off as varietal. When a table opened, we swooped in, as other diners were fairly aggressive at grabbing seats before ordering. At the same time, a server appeared with our food. He had no place to put the plates until another server cleaned the tabled with a string Lysol spray disinfectant, leaving an over whelming bathroom cleaner-type of smell, and by the time we were finally seated, the pasta was starting to cool. Although the salad was crispy and the dressing fresh and robust, the pasta did not live up to "the Mona Lisa of pasta", as proclaimed by the server's t-shirts. The pasta was not house-made, and was well past al dente. And the sauces were lacking in any identifiable flavor, apart from the shredded short rib meat in my dish. We both believe that BASTA oversells itself as having great pasta, compared to many restaurants in Utah, let alone Italy. The misrepresented "Sangiovese" and "Pinot Grigio" was just shameful. We won't be back. We could have added one star for the DJ, but there were too many negatives to give more than two stars, which is especially sad for a $91 two-person dinner. read more

Wow!!! Decor so cute and I took a pic on their Vespa before ordering. Menu was not complicated but had many different things to choose from. Our whole party ordered something different to be able to taste the dishes little did we know that the dishes were HUGE we couldn't even get through some and took home a lot of food. The staff were very friendly and willing to accommodate any requests. We asked for a small marinara sauce which you have to pay for but they were nice to give it to us for free. Seating was sort of a challenge our party arrived before the rush and people were basically waiting for open tables to sit. My advice go during non peak hours. Also the pizza dough was not ready upon arrival we left and came back around 1130. Music playing was all mixed which was good and the bathrooms are located in the mall but you are able to walk back in the back way from the restaurant. We did not wait long to get our food but it was nice and hot and fresh! Parking is the mall parking. All in all I would definitely go back to this place not only was the food the bomb but it's another place that I'm sure people will enjoy. Oh btw they don't have fountain drinks which kind of was a bummer. read more

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Such a great little pasta place! We got the truffle pappardelle and the crab papardelle (didn't see these in the menu online, but they are available in the store). We also had the arancini. Really loved both pastas! So much flavor and the noodles were amazing! The crab papardelle was a bit spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. The arancini wasn't the best I have ever had, lacking a little flavor, but still good! Laid back atmosphere and great service. Definitely will come again. read more

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The food and the service was excellent! Everyone was super kind, and it was the best pizza we've ever had

Pretty casual and quick spot but it was so good. The short rib pasta was phenomenal. The service was great, they checked on us and made sure everything was going well. Definitely worth trying read more

Imagine paying 15 dollars for a handful of noodles with no flavor. Took our food to go since there was not enough seating. A table luckily opened so our food was in to go bins. The Alfredo had no taste and the Rigatoni Norma was just okay. Go to Olive Garden for the same price and breadsticks. At least you leave there full. It was mid. Very disappointing I was so excited. read more

BASTA Pasteria - Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

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Good food...the staff is very friendly---BUT They charge way too much for how modest the serving sizes are. The photos of their food are WAY bigger than what you actually get. My parents said the music doesn't fit the very Italian visual theme and is too loud. read more

The food and service is excellent. The atmosphere is laid back, but the quality of the food is the same that you would get at the other two restaurants they owners have. read more

Staff was not very friendly, first time here. They were making our food and eating then continue to make our food. Disgusting, not a very pleasant visit at all. read more

Staff were wonderful. Quality of food not worth the price. Not very many places to sit. Lots of boppy music if you like that sort of thing while you're eating. read more

Truly the yummiest food I have ever had! Such high quality and delicious food. I have never experienced such amazing customer service. The sweetest workers that make the experience even better. Nico and Veronica made our dinner experience so incredible. The place is also very clean and the workers are very on top of keeping the space feel nice! I would recommend this place to everyone read more

Very good food, excellent atmosphere !!!! To share with family or friends For your excellent service read more

BASTA Pasteria - two pans of pizza - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

Went to Basta after spending the evening in SLC and it did not disappoint! I got the pappardelle don pino (mushroom and truffle cream sauce) as recommended by the cashier and my friend got the cacio e pepe with the pappardelle. I tried both and was blown away at how amazing it was. It came with free water and fresh focaccia for the table, bread was phenomenal. Basta was some of the best pasta i have ever had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

BASTA Pasteria - PAPARDELLE DON PINO SPAGHETTI CACIO & PEPER - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

I spent $75 for 2 people and the food came out Cold. And the portion size was small. The price did not justify what I received I was expecting good food it was bland and had a weird after taste. I will never be coming back!! Avoid if you can, if I could rate 0 stars I would. I wish I complained in person I would ask for a refund it was that bad... read more

What can say but: Great Food, Great Service, Great Value. Ten Stars in my book !!!!!'

My family and I were on vacation from California and came across with this restaurant. The service was great, super friendly. And, Omg the pasta was to die for! Made fresh, I highly recommend this place! read more

Basta offers exceptional cuisine and outstanding service. The canoli, with its impeccably balanced cream encased in a crispy shell, was particularly delightful. Exquisite! read more

The purple haired lady at the front was extremely rude. The person before me was greeted pleasantly and asked if she had been here before and was treated politely the entire time she ordered. When it was my turn the first the she told me was "do you just want water" and was very snarky about it. I was cut off multiple times while ordering and was told I was not allowed to sit before ordering and my husband and kids shouldn't have. There is no sign that states to wait to be seated. The waiters were talking about the tip in front of us. Overall terrible service and experience. Would NOT RECOMMEND. read more

They only serve cans of sodas. I had the gnocchi and it was pretty salty. I believe that this spot has so much potential.

So unimpressive. For this price you'd be better off going to Olive Garden. And that's not a compliment to Olive Garden. 17 dollars for a very small portion of very undercooked pasta. Focaccia tasted like bad olive oil and was incredible stale. There was also an incredibly off putting smell of chemicals? I appreciate it being clean but it made it very hard to enjoy. Would not recommend. read more

BASTA Pasteria - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

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Very good food! Fun atmosphere, they had a live DJ. You order at a counter but it's served on nice plates with friendly staff. We've enjoyed eating there multiple times. They continue to be awesome! read more

This is a great place to eat in Murray! The guy taking our order was very helpful and gave great recommendations he also was great to help every worker in the restaurant! The food was totally amazing I wish this place had more seating but overall great place to eat read more

Way overpriced, overhyped, for mediocre fast food! Almost $80 for 2 drinks and spaghetti. Left to get burgers after. Dissapointing for sure

The reviewer saying you might as well go to Olive Garden is totally underrating this place and I am so glad that I stuck with my initial response based on the photos instead of that review. This place is sooooooo good. The pasta and sauce is phenomenal!! The Alfredo sauce is the best I've ever had and even better in a pizza bread bowl upgrade. I had the spicy rigatoni pasta that also had bacon pieces and it was so amazing. The sauce was full bodied and robust with the perfect level of spice. The homemade pasta is some of the best. I can't recommend this place enough!!! read more

oh my gosh, one of the greatest places I've ever had food ever! You must definitely must try the olive oil cake and the pistachio ice cream if you don't, you're doing yourself a disservice read more

I loved this place when it first opened, since then i order or go about once a month maybe once every few and the quality has declined and is very very overpriced. today i had the arancini for lunch, which is usually my favorite! the oil it was fried smelled awful it was obvious the oil was old it smelt dreadful and i couldn't even eat it. I'm sad to say i think ill be taking a break from eating here read more

Great pizza and pasta. The crust was perfect. Had the rigatoni amatriciana which was excellent a very nicely spiced. The Papardelle Genovese was also excellent. Will definitely be back! read more

BASTA Pasteria - Rigatoni amatricciana, pizza margarita and papardelke genivese. - Italian Near Me - Murray, Utah

Awesome food, casual environment, BEST PIZZA at any price point, and quick service. If you've been to Antica Sicilia, this will be somewhat familiar to you. 10/10. read more

The food is incredible! The staff is friendly, efficient, and always helpful. Sergio, the manager, is hands-on, out on the floor, and readily available, helping accommodate customers with anything they may need. If you're looking for delicious, fresh Italian food, this fun, quaint spot is your place! read more

Best Italian on the planet. This is a must! Fantastic ambiance!!!!! The food is next level, fine dining service!