In reading recent reviews, I'm surprised there are so many negative ones. So I'm feeling compelled…read moreto write my own . I just had a wonderful experience at Basta Pasta. 3 of us arrived around 6:00 on a Thursday . Weather was perfect for outdoor dining. Even though it was busy, seating was quick because there was indoor, outdoor, and cabana seating. Service was very attentive and food was excellent. I had the Cashew Pesto Pasta- it was delicious and not only was the overall proportion huge but they were very generous with the amount of grilled shrimp in it. My boyfriend had the manicotti with meatballs and it was delicious. The cheese blend in the manicotti was amazing. My adult son had the gnocchi di ricotta - excellent as well. And of course their signature garlic knot rolls which they refilled for us. We very rarely get dessert but we decided to split an Affogato- ice cream with hot espresso poured over it and topped with bits of chocolate shavings . It was decadent without being too sweet or filling. Very similar to a virgin espresso martini. And there was a solo guitarist playing in the background. Nothing could had been better.

Came here for lunch and it was great. Service was very friendly and attentive, and the food was…read moregood. We received complimentary garlic knots with olive oil and they were so good. It was hard not to get full on them before our meals. I got the chicken pesto panini and it was good. Big portion, chicken cooked well, and the pasta salad on the side was great. I tried a bite of the cheesesteak and it was also very good, super cheesy and good bread. Restaurant itself is very cute and spacious, and I would love to come back to try the cabana bar.

Service was excellent , helpful, and accurate. Always some great new things to try. Spinach salad…read moreis unique and really good. The swordfish was perfect.

Fresh Baked Bread of the day: Focaccia, MY ABSOLUTE FAV. Served w/ 2 sides: a pleasant rosa sauce,…read morea butter so complex I couldn't crack the code. First thought, olives ? Then, hint of Lavender ? DEE-LISH is what it was! Swordfish soo good laid across a heap of Hoppin' John (for those who don't know) black-eyed peas & rice w/ the most chewy salty bits of pork. Lump crabmeat sprinkled overtop. I LOVED it! The bad news: Meatball starter should get 86'd. Dry, smallish, boring, didn't make sense. Was excited by description, but once arrived we had difficulty picking out the elements. Felt like 3 tiny meatballs in a pool of sauce w/ a piece of crispy "pepperoni". Husband enjoyed meatloaf; we appreciated its savory flavors. Felt similarly about creamy emulsion of leek soup finished w/ oil. Neither were raves, but still highly enjoyable. Sat in corner bar table. Atmosphere cozy. Service good. Prices high for hit or miss dishes, but the ones they got right, worth every penny! Wish I'd saved room for dessert.

My wife and I stopped here for an early dinner on a sleepy summer Sunday. We wanted somewhere with…read moreoutside dining, and there is a nice little off-the-road patio area that looked wonderful. Walking through the restaurant, it is a beautiful facility. I love places that have different levels and areas instead of one big open room for dining. Very impressive woodwork throughout. We sat down and ordered. Service was a little slow but I think they were understaffed. That happens, no big deal. Wife ordered a jalapeno tequila drink that was on the menu and she loved it. For dinner, we ordered a special appetizer (fried zucchini blossoms) and for dinner I had the lemon and garlic grilled half-chicken, my wife had beet spinach salad with pancetta. This is where things went south. The food was average, at best. The beet spinach salad with pancetta, the beets looked like they came from a can -- each slice was sliced perfectly and they were all the same sized. They had no flavoring, either. The dressing was sparse, at best, and the cheese that was supposed to be on top had zero flavor too. The pancetta was not pancetta, it was bacon. Pancetta is cured, as is bacon, but it is not smoked. One bite and it was clear that the meat had a smoky flavor. The "lemon garlic chicken" had no flavor. No lemon, no garlic. It tasted like it was baked and then finished on the grill. Actually, I am certain it was baked first, since most of the skin on the chicken had a rubbery texture. There was no lemon or garlic flavor to the chicken, either. A simple marinade before cooking would have given it some flavor. So the meat was amazingly plain flavored, and for $26 for a chicken dish, that's a big miss. Still, I ate it, because I am a food zamboni. However, my wife only ate about a third of the salad. She really did not like it at all. She mentioned it nicely to the waitress, since it is important to give this feedback to the kicthen. The waitress took away the salad after apologizing for it. Yet, when the bill arrived, the salad was still on the bill. If a person at a restaurant barely picks at something because they are dissatisfied with the quality, automatically it should be comped. No question. So, as far as a nice setting, this restaurant has it. But execution on the food? Not even close to being worth the money.

It was our first time eating here upon a recommendation and we were not disappointed. Our group of…read morethree shared an appetizer, one special and two regular entrees, and six drinks. Total for the night with tip was ~$200. Food was excellent, drinks are generous pours, and ambiance is great. Food: To start, we munched on the free focaccia bread served with dipping oil which looks more like Sicilian pizza cut into small squares. If you're like us, you'll want a second helping. We shared the appetizer special (white asparagus with smoked salmon in a lemon cream sauce). The entree special Tile fish, salmon, and crab cakes were all delicious and come with different sides. Portions are not large but are just enough in my opinion especially if you eat the bread and get an appetizer. Service: Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Service was quick but it was fairly busy. Table service was excellent. There were two other staff that monitored our table and they are really friendly, upbeat, and not obtrusive. Ambiance: This is actually a boutique hotel which I hadn't realized. It's set up like a large modernized Victorian house with several eating locations on several levels. We ate downstairs at a table for four near the second bar. I usually like a more secluded table but it didn't bother me to sit where we sat so all was good. There is actually a table seating area inside a box car near the upstairs bar with a view of the street and I might try sitting there next time.

This place is amazing! Great food!! From delicious sandwiches and salads to desserts that are so…read moregood. When you walk in the door it smells so good and the bread/ rolls are delicious too. The service has always been friendly and helpful and such an adorable atmosphere, reminds you of a taste of Italy. They have a great assortment of hard to find unique items such as boxes of imported pastas and sauces and sweets and treats sure to bring a smile. I would highly recommend this Market for delicious food and the atmosphere too. Outdoor seating is available too. Just a wonderful place to eat.

Stopped in for a sandwich in this lil' Italian market! Here are the posies and the neggies:…read more Posies: - The service was AMAZING. The woman at the register was absolutely the best! She was so kind and thorough with questions about the menu and the items in the store. - The selection is phenomenal. Not only do they have a large, diverse menu, but they have a ton of stuff you can take home. - Reasonably priced. Why would you ever go to a chain sandwich shop when you could eat here? Neggies: - The sandwich was a bit dry, which I think could have been fixed with more oil and whatever spread they used. - The meat was on the lighter side vs the size of the bread. For a deli sandwich, it's important for me to have that great bread to meat ratio! Overall, a good experience and I look forward to giving them another shot!

i went to my favorite mexican eatery and what a shock. it is now italian…read morei was looking for mexican but i gave it a try and it was great. it is very affordable and the dinner was terrific. i am going back on saturday to try some more. it was a surprise to find and i look forward to trying the family style byo sunday specials. they call it max ellas which is the names of the chefs two children. nicely done

Having read the glowing reviews, we visited the shop for the first time this morning. We found the…read moreselection of cheeses and other products to be of uniformly high quality and the owner was most helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks for a geat experience. We'll be back!

4.5 stars. Stopped in here for some cheese and although they did not have exactly what I was…read morelooking for, they had quite a few choices. Each cheese was labeled with their town of origin so you could see what was local or not and choose that way, if you wished to. I love the fact that they wrap the cheese in real cheese friendly paper (a sort of waxed brown paper) and label it with the name. Partially baked frozen baguettes from France are available to take home and reheat. Worth a stop if in the area.

I really liked this place! We came here because we were looking for something casual for dinner, so…read moreI was not at all expecting the beautiful patio area out back. Service was very fast. Food came out very quickly and our waitress was very on top of everything. We got the artichoke dip for an app, and it was the only miss -- had an odd taste. I ordered the sweet potato tacos and they were insanely massive! Good flavor. Husband got the grilled cheese and it was very good and came with perfect fries.

My husband & my 1st time visit yesterday afternoon with family... 7 of us spent a few hours…read moredrinking & eating ..chips & dip, wings, pulled pork sliders, cranberry apple salad, chicken parm sandwich, chicken cheesesteaks & Timeout burger. Terrific. Great service, relaxing atmosphere. Our server Nicole B - wonderful.