We went tonight and we didn't have to wait long to be seated and was we did we had an incredible experience. Mila was our outstanding server and I'm not sure she couldn't have given us better service. We started with the Fritto Misto Di Mare which was lightly coated and fried and was accompanied by a side of marinara sauce. My wife went with the short ribs and I had the Tagliatelle Al Ragu and we shared the Roasted Cauliflower. The flavors for each was fresh and flavorful. The GM came by and it topped off a great time at Basta tonight. read more

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The food was amazing and Ivan was energetic and we enjoyed our time, will definitely be back! Had the New York and the special was tuna ceviche was the best! read more

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After having an exceptional experience at the Agoura location, I was very excited to hear that Basta was opening another location in Thousand Oaks. In my opinion, this is easily one of the absolute best Italian restaurants in Conejo Valley, which has quite a lot of competition in that particular cuisine. To eat, we ordered the Pappardelle, Tagliatelle, Caprese Pizza, Pizza Vodka Sauce, and a Brian Bowen Smith. The price point is pretty reasonable for the elevated quality. Each dish was delicious. If looking for top notch Italian food in the Thousand Oaks area, look no further. This place will not disappoint! read more

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For a guaranteed great experience, try their Margherita "Classica" Pizza or any other pizza on the menu. They're made to perfection, and the authentic sauce is the key to its delicious flavor. The hummus is also very tasty, as is the spaghetti with meat sauce! read more

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Amazing place! Food is absolutely delicious and the hazelnut cake is to die for. We had pasta, the bluefin tuna appetizer. Our server was the best. Thank you Josh for making our first time at basta memorable. We will be back ! Maybe bedtime, I'll remember to take more pictures. read more

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The steak and pasta was fantastic. Our server Daniele was excellent. Our favorite spot!

This is our favorite restaurant in Ventura county! Definitely one of the top places to eat, and better than many "main stream" steak houses. All of the pasta is phenomenal- you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. All of their cocktails are delicious as well. Some must orders: the steak florentine, rustic gem salad, Paccheri Piccanti Al la Vodka (spicy vodka cream sauce), the side of roasted potatoes, the Tiramisu for dessert, and also the butterscotch pudding. These are all some of the best dishes/steak we've EVER had. The service is great, but they don't take reservations so plan on getting there around 40 minutes+ before you want to eat to wait for a table. The ambiance is beautiful. It's not cheap but completely worth and actually more reasonably priced than many main stream ritzy chain restaurants and steak houses. Come dine at Basta instead! We are thrilled to try their new Thousand Oaks location. read more

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Ivan was the best server I've had in Thousand Oaks!!!! It was worth the 70 minute wait! It's too crowded for me but the food and service were excellent. read more

Third visit to Basta and it never disappoints. We ordered the roasted beet salad, woodfired mussels (my favorite), Tagliolini alla Vodka, and Tagliatelle al Ragù... every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. Mila was our server and she was efficient, polite, and genuinely lovely. Attentive without hovering and just so warm and welcoming. Great service makes such a difference. We really enjoy this place and will definitely be back. read more

Daniele was amazing! Excellent service. The food was incredible and so fresh. Can't wait to come back!

Great food and service! We got the zucchini blossoms and New York. New ayor is incredible. Better than Maestros!

Going to do this Review a little Different then I normally do. Personally, when I dine out there are certain things that I look for! How well does the Employees work together as one to accommodate their customers. Service is key to all Success. The Cleanliness of the Establishment and most of all the food. So, as I entered into the Restaurant I was greeted right away and seated, there was no waiting, I was lucky. Immediately a employee came over with a Basket of Sourdough Bread and on the table was already the oil and Vinegar, An Italian Tradition. Great Start. I enclosed pictures of the different kinds of Dishes that I had the enjoyment of eating and I was in Heaven. My Favorite was the Pasta with Shrimp and Fresh Clams, such a Delicious Meal. I personally recommend this. This location has been open for an about a year now. I want to Thank the Manager for coming over to my table and asking me How my meal Was, this is a Bonus. Thanks Nicko. See you soon To the back of the house Great job in your presentation on your Dishes and most of the Taste. read more

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People always ask me if I know any good Italian spots and..... I finally found one! First, the ambiance of Basta, inside and out is amazing. Such a perfect date night vibe or a good place to meet friends for dinner. Our server was so welcoming and friendly as he shared his recommendations on food and drinks..and he did not steer us wrong. We had the Summer in Sicily and Fresh Berry Whiskey Sour for drinks (10/10) and for our entrees we ordered the Tagliatelle Ragu and Cappelletti Romagnoli. If you get anything at all, you need to try the Cappelletti Romagnoli. It was the best dish I have had in a restaurant in such a long time. The flavor...just dance in your mouth. We CLEANED the plate. If you are on the hunt for your next Italian spot, look no further! read more

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This place is great. We're used to going to the Agoura location and came out here for the first time. Ivan took good care of us. Food was delicious . read more

Just had dinner today with my husband and our friends, and we were blown away by the food, amazing service (by our wonderful server Mila!), and the outdoor ambiance. It was my first time here at Basta, and I will definitely be a repeat customer. Everyone was so professional, food came out quickly, and the outdoor seating area was so exquisite! Parking might be tricky but there is plenty of street parking (and there's a valet option) - so I'd recommend planning ahead of time. This is the newest best restaurant of Thousand Oaks, and everyone should come here!! read more

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1st time here, had a great dinner. The food was delicious, recommend the short ribs. Ivan was our server and he was outstanding. Friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Came in today for the first time. Had been wanting to try it for a while, and I'm so glad I did. Our table got the wood fired mussels which were amazing. I could drink a gallon of that broth. We also got the grilled octopus salad, which again was amazing. The Tagliatelle al ragú was delicious. The carbonara was really good. One of my guests got the Basta calzone which she really enjoyed, I didn't try it. I also got a New York strip for myself which was amazing. Overall it was a fantastic meal and I would 100% go again and would recommend this spot to anyone who would listen. read more

Ivan was the best server so attentive and funny, we really enjoyed our time w him! The food was amazing, will be back again for sure.

Best Italian restaurant in the area. Fresh food, unique menu, with great service! Thank you, Daniel! read more

First time trying Basta, and the food/service was absolutely incredible. Our server Ivan, really made it a great experience! 10/10 Will definitely return to this location. read more

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Ivan is the man ! We're definitely coming back . Steak was good and so was the pasta . read more

Beautiful open concept restaurant, sleek modern industrial Italian feel. We were told it would be an hour wait but we're sat less than that. We were able to get drinks at the bar as we waited. I had an espresso martini that was delicious. Bartenders are extremely sweet and helpful. Waiters are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Pastas Cavatelli alla Norcina perfect flavor 10/10 only a few pieces of sausage but the pasta was perfectly cooked. Chitarra Cacio e Pepe was 7/10 it didn't have much flavor then again that pasta is very basic in the sense of a few ingredients, the pasta noodles were excellent quality tho. Perfectly cooked. Steaks Tomahawk was flavored beautiful cooked, great flavor 10/10 sea salt was put on the side for preference. Tomahawk was based on the pounds. NY steak had salt/pepper olive oil delicious cooked perfectly 10/10 Pizza Basic kids cheese pizza sauce was good, cheese was cooked perfectly, wood oven cooked w a slight char Sides Broccolini was honestly amazing roasted w pine nuts, sauteed onions and tomatoe that was absolutely sweet and juicy. Specials Salad mozzarella, tomatoes and an onion type of compote. Toasted bread was charred perfectly. The fresh bread was delicious and freshly made. In all amazing experience. Everything was incredible. Definitely a splurge but well worth it! read more

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Here tonight for our Anniversary, Food is incredible, Ambiance is Light and Fun. More than that, Customer service- Phenomenal, Wonderful people, Insightful recommendations, The Works!! Outstanding establishment!! Will recommend to others, and we'll definitely be back again!!! Thank you! read more

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Just left full and happy! Ivan was very kind, friendly, and guided us through the menu in an adventurous way! He was entertaining and made us feel comfortable. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Love Basta! Their steaks, sides and pasta are fab. I have found the TO location to be consistently as good as the original one in Agoura. I always have a great meal at Basta. read more

Great service. Incredible atmosphere. Food was impeccable. This is the real deal sfogliare hand rolled with a mattarello and hand-formed pasta. Dessert was amazing too. Friday night and it got busy, but the staff kept up. We will be back! read more

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Had a wonderful early dinner here with my mom to celebrate a late Mothers Day. Lets start with the service: Daniel provided a very wonderful experience as a sever, had excellent recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed. Didn't have to ask for refills not once. Was very attentive time and wished my mom a Happy Mothers Day, will go back just for his service which is not easy to find anymore. Food was very affordable and everything we had was tasty, fresh and flavors were excellent. We had the Woodfire Mussels to start with and there was a bountiful of tasty mussels with this nice broth with a surprising kick. The best part was the bone marrow that came with it. Absolutely delicious, if they had the bone marrow as an appetizer with several pieces that would be a true star of the menu. My mom had the Spaghettini Vingole and I had the Wagyu Burger both one of kind and youll have to taste it yourself. Our drinks were amazing and we cant wait to go back! The place was very clean to top it off. Enjoy!!! read more

Pros Bartender - her name was Rose was wonderful Generous serving of Mussels Con - Location for parking They don't take reservations so you will have a significant wait Design of the restaurant feels very tight and cramped Food was a bit bland, lack seasoning or needed pinch of salt Loud Ambiance If you sit at the bar be prepared to wait for someone to acknowledge you and even wipe the area clean Bar seating very cramped Your cut of meat is taken out of a fridge that's at the entrance of the restaurant. Waitstaff then walks it all the way to the kitchen. Not quite sure how sanitary that process is. I was hoping g this location would have been better than Agoura, not the case. One and done. read more

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Best red snapper I've ever had!! Shoutout to Ivan for the recommendation & great customer service. He kept us laughing the entire time. Will definitely be returning. read more

First time eating here. The food was delicious and our waiter Daniel was awesome! Highly recommend this place and will be sure to come back again real soon. read more

Went here at 11:30 am on a Sunday but they were mopping the floors even though they were open at 11 am. We were the first one seated but surprisingly, instead of spreading us out, all the customers were seated on the left side of the resto - making the area crowded. Now the food: The seafood appetizer, pescatore bowl and tiramisu were good. The short ribs were just ok Now the service: There was only one waitress and she was so busy taking orders that we sometimes have to flag her down. Our main dish (bowl and short ribs) came 30 minutes after we finished our appetizers. It would be nice if they would tell us how much longer it will take for them to cook it...not "it's coming"....but never came on time Remember, we got there at 11:30 and one family came after us. The waitress took our order around at 12:05. Bread and appetizer came fast enough and The resto became busy around 12:30 pm We didn't leave until 1:30 pm. We had to ask a server where we can pay and finally the waitress came to take our payment. We shouldn't be flagging down a waitress in order to get service. Would I ever go back? Maybe.... read more

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Delicious food! The restaurant is beautiful and inviting. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. It's always an all-around great experience! read more

The vibe inside the restaurant was warm and inviting - our waiter was super friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout the meal. Now, onto the food! Firstly, they have pitchers of Arnold Palmer, my favorite non-alcoholic beverage, and they weren't stingy with it. We started with the cannellini bean hummus with roasted squash, spicy chili oil and focaccina. It was a very unique presentation and quite tasty. The pappardelle with meatballs. Oh my, those fluffy, pillowy noodles smothered in rich pomodoro sauce were true pasta perfection. The meatballs were excellent - bursting with flavor and perfectly tender. Seriously, this dish is comfort food elevated to an art form. The tagliatelle pasta with a meat ragú was amazing as well. Basta hit it out of the park with their delicious food, excellent service, and warm atmosphere. It's definitely become an instant new favorite, and I can't wait to go back and explore more of their menu. Highly recommended. read more

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First is first. Service was great. Daniel was welcoming, friendly and on top of things. Food was delicious. Had a whole Jidori chicken which was nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Although they ran out of pinsa, the regular pizza tasted like it shared the same doug. Like having the full anchovy on the salad. read more

First of all I was wanting to take my family for a wonderful dinner. I am a Nona so believe I know good food in general. Basta did not disappoint. We asked food server, Ivan for suggestions. They 100% exceeded our expectations. Ivan was spot on with what we wanted. And your chefs also go above and beyond. Our steak was cooked to perfection. We will be back and allow enough time for a delicious dessert. Thank you for a wonderful early evening. Diane Bortolazzo Hunn read more

I did not love this restaurant and I was really looking forward to trying it! I ordered the zoodels and it was boring and had No flavor. I didn't finish it and did not enjoy it. My son ordered the meatballs. They had a delightful sauce. My husband ordered the steak, He enjoyed that very much. We moved onto dessert it was mediocre. For the price , I would definitely go to Nonna's instead. Ambience was nice and friendly but it was so loud, I must say the service was great ! read more

I'm really pleased to see this side of TO Blvd becoming more of a destination. Tarantula Hill is thriving and it appears there is even more business to be had. Basta certainly can fill the void and I think is going to do wonders for TO. Modern, rustic, and somewhat warm vibe, Basta was hopping on a Friday night. The staff was very attentive and helpful throughout our entire experience. We did have an interesting table setup for our group of 7. We were placed in 2 side-by-side booths that at first we were apprehensive about. But after the first round of drinks, everyone settled in just fine. The waiter indicated the freshly made pasta and the meat selections was Basta's hallmarks. With that bit of information I enjoyed the Cavatelli with truffle and sausage. The plate was passed around the table to be shared amongst all. Nothing but thumbs up. The complimentary bread was a great way to break up the richness of the truffle sauce. The group shared Hamachi crudo, pizza, and grilled artichokes. All were solid picks and worth a try. We were all envious of the calzone that went by our table so that will definitely be on our minds at our next visit. I was in search of an espresso martini but the waiter suggested pistachio martini. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the taste and texture of the drink. It is definitely something I'd order on my next visit. Thank you Basta for opening another location in TO. I am looking forward to a return visit. Be aware that Basta is gaining popularity and does not take reservations! read more

We love Basta. We make sure to stop by when are in town. Amazing dinner. Ivan was a great server! Highly recommend. Tiramisu is to die for.

Love the new place! The updated ambiance feels much more modern, with a sleek, upscale vibe, and I really appreciate how they've made the bar a focal point - it's the perfect spot to start the evening with a drink. I always liked the idea of an open kitchen, but the way they've used glass to separate the kitchen from the dining area is brilliant. You still get to enjoy the excitement of watching the chefs cook without any of the extra noise disrupting your meal. It's such a thoughtful touch! The food was outstanding as always. I ordered the dry-aged steak, which was cooked to perfection. I can't wait to return once they get their wood-fire stove installed. I can only imagine how much more incredible their dishes will be with that addition! Service was also exceptional. Maria is an absolute gem - server, bartender... she does it all!! She is incredibly sweet, attentive, and so hardworking. Maria goes above and beyond to make sure everyone's needs are met and that you're having a great experience. Basta is such a fantastic addition to TO Blvd! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back for another amazing meal! read more

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Very disappointing, I called ahead of time to see if they were accepting walk ins on Valentine's Day, which they let me know they are and we can come, it's just a matter of waiting. My girlfriend and I canceled reservations in LA to just stay local and do that after I confirmed. We got there and they turned us away immediately saying they were over booked for walk ins. I understand being over booked and max capacity, but I called ahead to be extra safe and ended up in an embarrassing situation instead. It wasn't communicated we could come but they are doing a cut off eventually, I wish it was so I could have avoided last nights situation... read more