This was my first time coming to this restaurant and Daniele was an amazing server ! The food and drinks were great I had the short ribs , the sauce was so delicious that I dipped my bread into it . Daniele was so kind and always made sure our table had everything we wanted . We will be definitely going back again. read more

I knew the food would be incredible but the service provided by Daniele was exceptional!! Love the spaciousness of the Thousand Oaks location. Nothing makes your food taste better than excellent service. Thank you Daniele for making my mom's birthday special. read more

Basta is one of those places in TO that I go to over and over again. Everything about it is excellent! The food is clean, quality, and consistently made well. The ambiance is busy but I'm a full home, familial way. It's not disruptive, it's homey in an upscale way. The busboys and waiters are both attentive and rather prompt. There was a tall Hispanic lady who is exceptionally warm. No person is superior to another person but if I could be biased, I'd say Daniel is my favorite waiter. Not only is he down to earth but he has a way of speaking to you not only as a valued customer but as an actual individual as well. read more

Basta continues to impress us every time we visit. All of the pastas are delicious, but the real showstopper is choosing one of their enormous steaks ahead of time. The restaurant has a warm, lively atmosphere and a beautiful interior that makes every visit feel special. The cocktails are excellent, and Robert's attentive service always makes us feel welcome and well taken care of. Basta has become one of our favorite date-night spots and a restaurant we are always happy to support. read more

Basta never disappoints. Our server DANIEL was amazing.... great recommendations great service and always great food.. the fact we can bring our dog makes it so much easier. The salads and Pasta are my favs.... Such a combination.! read more

My friend wanted to try Basta because he saw they offer 2 and even 4 pound steaks. We come in and right by the host area we see the dry age steak fridge with some pretty tasty looking options. Once we're seated we let the waiter know we're in the mood for a ribeye over t-bone. He brings over the remaining options they have for the night. Overall the food, and service were great. It was cool getting to select the actual cut of steak that you wanted, then the server slicing it up perfectly once it's done. read more

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W had heard good things about Basta and we weren't disappointed! Great date night spot for delicious authentic Italian food and great service and atmosphere. Danielle was out server.. and he was training someone else. He was welcoming and very efficient. The servers work as a team to keep water glasses filled and bring out the steaming hot food... We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and are planning when to return in the near future! read more

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Have had their food a few times (take outs) over the years but first time dining in. Ordered multiple of our usuals, but first time pizza. Wow, idk if it was me, but all the usuals are not as good as I remembered them, except that mushroom pizza was great. Their complimentary bread was cold and rock hard imo, but appreciate them still offering it. Solid service, nice interior decor. read more

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We love Basta! Split the NY Steak with a friend for my birthday. They made us the vodka pasta off the dinner menu even though it was lunch time, which was so kind because it is my favorite! Meatballs were also just delectable. Can't wait to come back! read more

Basta - Seasonal Spritz - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Calzone was amazing and we got hooked up, special desert was fantastic too. Mila was incredible. We will be coming back here because the service was great and they have so many good choices. read more

Basta - Calzone - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Love the foods and vibes. We came here for celebrating my husband's birthday. MILA is pretty helpful and kind. read more

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We had dinner with family and friends here one evening and it was fantastic! We ordered the Tagliatelle Al Ragu (slow braised beef and pork pasta), Cavatelli alla Norcina (grilled sausage with truffle sauce pasta) and the Grilled Whole Branzino. All the dishes were fantastic, you can't go wrong with any of them. The pastas were al dente with that soft chewy texture. The sauces were so flavorful and just right! The grilled branzino had the light crispiness to it and soft flaky meat. You start off with a bread basket that was perfectly toasted and soft. The staff and service were top notch! Very friendly and attentive. Our waitress was the best! Always checking in on us and giving us recommendations! The restaurant was very clean with its modern decor. Plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. The only thing is the parking, you either valet or park on the street, which can be slim at times. We will definitely come back to try more delicious food! Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Been here many times and it's always great! We had a seafood pasta from their specials tonight and it was out of this world. Best octopus I've ever had! Our server Daniel was amazing as well! If they have the squid ink pasta on special do yourself a favor and order it! read more

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Fantastic night ! Celebrated my 1 year sobriety here! Thank you to daniel our server he was excellent helped us choose what we wanted all night! read more

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The server and service was 10/10 amazing but their food and drinks were not good. I got the sausage Cavatelli alla Norcina, and the cocktail 'Italiano 75'. They both tasted strange. The Cavatelli barely had any sausage, only about 3 thinly sliced bits, and had an overbearing tangy aftertaste. The Italiano 75 drink tasted like a rubber tire. Perhaps it was the items I ordered, I will try other menu items next time. We had a party of 8, called in to notify them, they told us to just come in because they don't take reservations. OK, we show up, they tell us it is a wait of 45 minutes and the hostess said "You know you call and make reservations" Not sure what the disconnect was, perhaps hostess was new (?) read more

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This location is on the side facing the street. We parked in the parking lot but didn't know they can lock the car inside the gate after a certain hour. Parking in the street might be a wise choice if staying late. Luckily security passed by to try to help us go in. Delicious food with variety of selection to choose from. From steaks to fish to pasta and pizza There was also a bar inside Friendly service and very patient with large groups Family and date friendly atmosphere There's another location in Agoura hills read more

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Street parking with relatively easy. Descendent to randomly come in for dinner and was promptly greeted/shown a table. The ambience outside and inside is great. Very modern with a nice vibe. Not too loud inside yet still a decent amount of noise considering there's usually a lot of people dining in. Had the aged ribeye and Mak and cheese. The complementary bread is delicious, I'm pretty sure they use a very specific olive oil. Will definitely be back for another visit. read more

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Great spot! The Grilled Spanish Octopus Salad was perfect. The non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz was refreshing and well-balanced. Biggest highlight: our server Mila was amazing--friendly, attentive, and made our experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend! Will definitely come back! read more

Basta - Grilled Spanish Octopus Salad - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Have been to the Augora location many times and tried this one soon after they opened. They have worked out the kinks here and dinner was fantastic. Our server Mila was very attentive and sweet. Glad to see they were very busy on a Thursday evening but we were able to get a table. Love the interior as well. Its well decorated and sets the right tone for a lovely evening. We will be back. read more

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Food was amazing and Ivan was the perfect waiter! Food came super fast but the quality was very high. Would come back again. read more

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Basta is a solid 5-Stars for lunch. What is do great about lunch??? Salads, Pizzas and Sandwiches! My favorites... Arugula & Burrata salad, Basta Chop salad, Watermelon Salad, Pizza Margherita, Burrata Pizza, Basta Vodka Pizza, Basta Burger and the Focaccina Jidori sandwich (LOVE THIS!). While I eat at Basta at least twice a month for lunch (it really is great!), I don't go to Basta for dinner anymore because they refuse to cook their meats beyond rare. Nobody can argue with their success... I don't go to restaurants that don't let me decide how I want the meal cooked. read more

This is our go to spot for date nights! Vibes, food, quality....hits all the marks. We don't get a lot of dates without our kids but we always land on Basta and that says a lot. Robert is the best! Remembers us always, chats with us, and always recommends the best specials based on our last order. I cannot say enough good things about this spot. Highly recommended! read more

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We came here twice in a week. Both times, food and service were amazing. We had Josh as our server twice this week. We had to come Back as last time we saw the delicious aged beef's and it looked delicious! And it tasted amazing with the smoke mesquite flavor. We had ordered the ribeye and price was according to how heavy the beef was. We also ordered the zoodles pasta ( that was so so) and the Basta rustic gem (delicious!). Last time we had dinner with friends and did family style where we got to try the various dishes. We had the appetizer which had the calamari and fish (delicious), cavatelli pasta (tasty), sausage pizza, and the whole Chicken (flavorful). For dessert, we tried the caramel pudding (a bit sweet) and the the bread pudding (à la mode. Delicious) Ambiance is more on the dimmed light romantic mood. They have an open kitchen where you can see them cooking though the windows. They have both outdoor seating (with heat lamps) and indoor and bar seating. read more

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The patio is a great place to sit and have a drink! I ordered the fried zucchini blossoms for a share which were delicious. Bread is brought upon request. I ordered the crab salad which had a majority of arugula, a few radishes and what looked like pieces of canned crab....very sparse throughout the salad. Very disappointing for the price. I had a very generous old fashioned and we ordered the sticky toffee pudding as a share. Very mixed review! I think they should review their salads and less arugula and more of the stated ingredients. The watermelon salad appeared to be the same ratio. Because we were the only ones on the patio we received excellent service! Otherwise my rating would have been higher if not for the salad which was my main. read more

Great service, great selection of meals served with grace and a smile. Clean, courteous. Just wish the parking was a little closer . I had the ham sandwich and was surprised that the roll was fresh and crunchy and that the veggie selection was crisp and tasty. Nice dressing . Easy and happy take away container. Classy. read more

Food was very good as was our server, Mila. Was my first time here & I'll definitely be back.

Amazing food excellent service had an incredible night highly recommend it thank you for the great food and great service read more

Basta - Zucchini pasta - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Basta is the kind of place where you stop mid-bite and just nod. The food is delicious and filling. I have been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner (the menu changes). There is something for everyone to enjoy! Service is prompt, friendly, and check on you as often as they can. There is seating inside and out, and there is also bar seating. You can share a meal with family and friends or have a romantic date night. The butterscotch pudding is very good so make sure to try that at the end of the night! When a place is called Basta, it's basically telling you: stop looking. This is it. read more

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Love Basta, the food is always perfection! But more importantly we love MILA! Our family seems to always get lucky enough to be seated in her section and she makes the whole experience so wonderful [even though we are probably not the easiest table with a toddler included :D ] She's truly the best And.... I cocktail sono buonissimi! read more

I went with someone who has been several times before. Their rave reviews lived up to their hype. The pasta was cooked perfectly (for my taste) and that sauce was so so good. The meatballs are wonderful, great that they mix beef & pork. My favorite was the pizza, classic margherita. The crust was so good, quality artisanal rustic pizza. Our server, Daniele, was very helpful with recommendations and service overall. We sat on the patio which was nice at the time of evening we went. If you are hard of hearing or prefer quieter setting I recommend patio as inside was pretty loud amongst the light music and chatter. read more

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And after so long wanting to try this location, finally here's the perfect chance. Very impressed by the inside of the restaurant with an in full view kitchen, fresh pasta station (you can really look through the window and get hungry). Prompt greeting and we were seated outside in no time. just not to go wrong.. octopus salad, burrata and rucola (just to say Italian way) and a pizza funghi and salsiccia. I haven't been deluded for certain, amazing food, great service and an astonishingly light pizza. Great job to all the staff, I'll definitely see you soon. Ciao e a presto read more

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Solid restaurant and I will be coming back as they have an extensive menu that must be explored! We kept with a pasta theme for the night as it was our first time here. We had the Paccheri Piccanti and Gnocchi Mantorani. Both were solid pastas, but I did regret not going for their burger after I saw one pass me by. The app of Fritto Misto Di Mare was tops for us and had to be one of the better calamari I've had, being crispy but not overwhelming oiled. The service here was fun and the staff really knew their stuff (menus and daily special). The location of the restaurant is prime on TO boulevard and has a nice scenery. Street parking was our first option, with others being valet or parking lot (but park at your own risk!). Overall, a solid outing and would go again to try other items on the menu (such as their pizza or steaks). The vibes here were also nice, modern, and elegant! read more

I would like to start off by saying the service was very good. Everyone was very attentive and we were seated right away (we sat outside). As far as the food goes, it was very underwhelming. I saw plenty of great reviews so not sure if it was just an off day or what, but not one dish we ordered had any flavor. We ordered two of the pastas on special (which were shockingly ~$40 each, way over priced for what was given for at least one of the pasta dishes) and a side of mushrooms. One pasta dish was a squid ink seafood pasta and the other was a spinach pasta in mushroom cream sauce. Not one thing was seasoned. I don't even think salt was used. And beware of the mushrooms, aside from having no seasoning, they were so spicy! The one good thing we had was the bread. read more

Basta - Pastas on Special: Squid Ink Pasta with Seafood and Spinach Pasta in a Mushroom Cream Sauce - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I have to say I'm a little disappointed by this place. Although the service is really good, especially with the bartenders, the pizza is soggy and the steak is certainly not worth the price because it's not very good, honestly. Last time I was there, it was served cold. For something that is close to $100, it seems pretty sad that they would even bring this to my table. read more

Such a great night! We came in for my daughter's birthday and it didn't disappoint. Our waiter Daniel was amazing! He was friendly, informative, and his recommendations were on point! Food and service was exceptional. We will definitely be coming back! read more

"enough" of Basra's Good food, good drinks n good vibes equals great times Had a amazing mothers day celebration/ a birthday gathering for little brother here The food was perfect sharing portions and good variety that fit everyone's needs The service was excellent and attentive, Danile helped us wit picking out drinks and suggestions with good quality dishes Perfect for any occasion to come here. Love the free breadbaskets Will be back soon read more

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I met up with some friends for dinner. They were pretty busy but since it was only 3 of us they sat us down right away. The space is semi compact so once sitting down I felt a bit confined to the space and felt a little tight. Our waiter was nice and attentive but def not like the other waiter who I noticed was more engaging and seemed to enjoy his interactions with his customers. The menu is a good size and they have nice choices to pick from. We got the bruschetta with sausage as an appetizer, it was delish. I ended up with a simple vodka sauce pasta that was Ok. The pasta was def fresh and had good taste with good portions. The drinks were really good and they have a really nice bar. It's a little pricey but overall the food was good. read more

Gorgeous restaurant with great food. I've been to their Agoura location before and this one feels more open which is nice for the general ambiance. Everyone was very friendly and helpful with picking out dishes. read more

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My new favorite restaurant in TO!!! I was stoked to hear this location opened after always hearing how hard it was to get into the Agoura location. We easily parked on the street right across from the restaurant, although they do have valet available for $8. I am an absolute pasta snob as Italian is my favorite, and the CAVATELLI ALLA NORCINA (Cavatelli, Black truffle sauce, Basta grilled sausage, pecorino) was one of the BEST pasta dishes I have had in so long, and even in general! As someone who used to dislike truffle until a few years ago, the flavor was absolutely perfect - not too overbearing, but strong enough to know it was a main component of the dish. The pecorino was deliciously nutty, and the sauce was so perfectly creamy! The sausage was delicious as well! We also got the BASTA RUSTIC GEM SALAD which was light, refreshing, and had a great dressing. This was the perfect contrast to a hearty and creamy pasta dish. My grandpa opted for the special of the night - the Ossobuco with pappardelle and we loved that was well! All of the pasta tastes like it's homemade, and the portions are very fair for the price. Ivan was a great waiter - he had my favorite quality of being friendly, personable, and of course professional! The other man who helped clear our plates and refill our waters also had my other favorite quality - we never once had to flag him down for a water refill, he was on it! On a few hot August day, this was very appreciated haha. Oh and a complementary bread basket is serviced to start, with oil and vinegar bottles at your table! A woman greeted us on the way out asking how everything was (maybe a manager or owner) and seemed genuinely happy that we enjoyed ourselves so much. I cannot wait to come back!!! read more

Basta - CAVATELLI ALLA NORCINA and Rustic Gem Salad - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This is a cute quaint restaurant and was very clean. Had a business lunch here and it wasn't too crowded. Our server was phenomenal and gave really good suggestions. I ended up getting the Pescatore bowl and it was absolutely delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and not overcooked. And the broccolini also was fresh and cooked just right. I also had the watermelon mojito which was absolutely delicious. It was very refreshing and the alcohol was not overpowering. Perfectly mixed and made. So sad I'm only here on business but when I come back I will definitely be coming back. Sorry I didn't get a picture of my food I just started digging in and by the time I remembered it was half gone. read more

Basta - Watermelon mojito - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California