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Basta Pasta - Fallston

3.6 (173 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Tracy M.

We usually come to Basta Pasta for dinner and finally tried brunch. Food was really good, portions were generous, and service was solid. Nice atmosphere and everything came out fresh. Definitely worth coming back for brunch.

Seafood Pasta & Chicken Francese
Tara T.

By far the most bland pasta dish I've consumed. Salt and pepper couldn't save this one.. going to bring it home and doctor it. Chicken francese at least tasted like something. But $30 for crab toast...? $160 for 2 people with beers, sharing an appetizer, and 2 desserts is absurd.

This 1 inch pile of sauce and mozzarella is supposed to be lasagna.

I ordered 3 in one dish. Lasagna, Stuffed shells, Chicken Parmigiano. My dish of food was an inch high. Covered in sauce and mozzarella. I had to fish threw the sauce and cheese to find the chicken and the shells. Lasagna, I'm not sure ..... i asked the waitress, what is this? She replied, I dont know. I'll ask my manager. He stops over. He's telling me it's lasagna! I'm Sicilian, I know what lasagna is. I've ordered from various restaurants. Never saw anything like this. Bottom piece pasta, thats it. I told him I'm not satisfied, I wasn't going to pay. He said I have too... i asked, no compromise, he said no. It's a half of lasagna. I said what? An inch high?! Because it was in between funeral viewings. I paid $ 30 for a pile of mush! The manager was arrogant. I would never recommend Fallston Basta Pasta.

Cheese pizza
Jason W.

I will start with it's a quality pizza. Crust is the star, focaccia I think. Sauce was good, and cheese seemed like it was a good quality. I didn't expect it to be so good I thought this would be a Italian sit down restaurant, that threw pizza on the menu. This pizza is a main dish.

Mini Fried Crab Cakes (20 Pieces)
Sandy B.

For years we would visit the Timonium location until it shut down during covid. We lost our favorite server Matthew and wanted to see if this location knew of the last location. This location is inside a small shopping center in the middle of nowhere . The place has ample seating and space including a bar area. There weren't many people there so everything came out hot and fast. Our waitress was very attentive offering suggestions. We tried the dessert of the week called Chocolate Fireball it's chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell placed on top of 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream with fresh berries and whipped cream to garnish. once at the table, the manager Nick lit a small pour of Cointreau on fire and poured it into the mousse melting the chocolate shell. What a treat! Of course, I had other things but I was most excited about the desert.

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Very good food. The service is awesome. The staff is very friendly. I like the open space.

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One of our favorite restaurants to eat in Harford County!! The food and wine never disappoint!

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Great food! I order from catering for every small group that I host. Very nicely packaged and great size servings

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Excellent service and delicious pizza. The Meatballs are a must!! The staff is extremely friendly and attentive.

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Carried out for Christmas Eve and everything was fabulous! Delicious and generous . Definitely would recommend and re visit

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Great food with ample portions. Service was quick and responsive. Will be back when we are in the area.

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