Basta Italian Restaurant

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   Brian VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We like it there a lot. Our only complaint is it’s very loud.
   

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   Michelle VIP

   Greater Boston50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and impeccable service. Basta never disappoints.
   

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   bgib

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a gem. The food, ambience and service are exceptional. Loud when it’s busy (which is always 😊).
   

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   Geoffrey VIP

   New York City30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely brilliant. We were seated promptly, the service was excellent, the food as always superb. Alex was very attentive and helpful. Whether just my wife and I, or meeting friends, or bringing our family, the staff from management to staff has never failed to make make us feel welcomed and comfortable.
   

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   Bill VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Calamari all tenaticles, few rigs, rest of food no taste!
   

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   Michele VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Taylor W, was excellent! Food was delicious!
   

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   Kelly

   Greater Boston31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always enjoy dining at Basta. My pistachio crusted cod was delicious with the perfect amount of beet mini gnocchi. The rest of the group got the chicken Parmesan which never disappoints. We will be back.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waiter was phenomenal. Food was exquisite and ambience was perfect. 
   

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   Paul

   Rhode Island1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Basta far exceeded our expectations, the food was delicious, having a large appetite I'm usually disappointed when we try a different restaurant, not here I didn't have room for dessert. The aura is extremely positive from the moment you walk through the door of this restaurant, we'll definitely be back soon. Paul S Floru
   

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    DEREK

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    It's not our first time here, and as always, they didn't disappoint us. We stayed with the calamari and caprese salad, and both were good, but the caprese salad could have been more shareable. The chop was good as always, and the tortellini alla vodka sauce was perfect, and the chicken milanese was very good also. The service was good and the place was packed. They had entertainment, which we enjoyed, but having a conversation was a bit challenging. Now, onto the desserts, the creme Brulee was nice, but I wouldn't recommend the lava cake. But the highlight was the old-fashioned butter cake. Go and get out now! It was fantastic. I love this restaurant because of its consistency, the wonderful flavors, and the menu. I would be shocked if you didn't enjoy your dining experience here, I always do
    

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