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Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar, Westport, CT

Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5
4.5
601 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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Basso Restaurant and Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming spot in Westport, CT. Our cuisine is inspired by Award Winning Chef Renato Donzelli's take on the culture of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean European regions with hints of Latin fusion and lots of city flair. We like to think that we are Westport's most charming and inviting locale! With our inventive and vibrant Mediterranean menu and our passion for Mediterranean style hospitality, we are sure to offer you a unique dining experience and a great time! Don't miss our curated wine list and best selling cocktails - The Naughty Chili and Basso Martini and our authentic Spanish and Italian dishes like Basso's Paella Mixta and our favorite Tapas: Gnocchi, Hanger Steak and Tuna Coca.

We feature gluten free and vegan dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 354-6566
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Renato Donzelli
  • Catering
    Our goal is to bring all details necessary from first contact to the last bite to cater your most memorable and special event. We love exceeding your expectations, and the expectations of your guests. Our house, or your venue. Our focus is catering with impeccable service.
  • Private party facilities
    A stress free, fun, deliciously catered private party, designed to send you and your guests to Mediterranean belly bliss is just a click away! Let us be the one! Sangria the evening away while we work for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Ela Benedetti: (203) 354-6566
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Cross street
    Taylor Pl. Diagonal to the Westport Library.
  • Parking details
    FREE parking. You may park at any of the public lots surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Jesup Green Bus Stop.Stop ID 250.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "exquisite tapas" and a "fantastic" ambiance. Guests rave about the delicious food and attentive service. Outdoor seating is available, though comfort could improve. While some found certain dishes too spicy or service inconsistent, many look forward to returning.

601 Reviews
  1. HeidiP221

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, our server was remarkable. Will return

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant... though this time the hanger steak wasn't the same...🌷

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  3. flavorite

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very small drinks food was very good portions were adequate

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  4. formerrestauranteur

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Having spent over 20 years in the restaurant business in NYC with a father who spent his entire life in the business, the arrogance and lack of consideration for the customer that some restaurants have always amazes me. My wife asked for a modification to the only fish (non-shellfish) entrée on the menu due to allergy. Initially told no substitutions or modifications, then after significant pushback from our side, begrudgingly told that one simple modification allowed. The chef apparently cares more about authenticity than pleasing the customer, who does not have the same priority. Incredible lack of flexibility and creativity. Some of the other menu items very good (pulpo, mussels, gnocchi), others horrible (cavatelli, eggplant w/burrata). I will say the server was extremely accommodating trying to mediate between a dissatisfied customer and an intransigent kitchen. Never going back.

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  5. Gene

    New York State

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We can recommend the tapas and the salads. Forget about desserts. We ordered several tapas with intent on sharing them, but were not given utensils to allow sharing. Desserts came with a teaspoon, when a knife and fork was necessary.

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  6. LaurenF

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the drinks were delicious. Really loved the ambiance too. Coming back again

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  7. MaryM

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming to Basso Restaurant since it opened in Norwalk on Rt. 123 and have always had very good food and good service. Sat. was disappointing - I called ahead and asked for a quiet table -we were offered a choice of 2 - once next to the crowded bar or a small high top in the corner which barely had enough room for 2 dinner plates and was right on top of another table. I asked the waitress if the Cavatelli al Forno Quattro was spicey and was told no. Our entrees arrived and I couldn't eat the Cavatelli as it was too spicey, so I ended up trading plates with my husband who really wanted the Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello. This was a disappointing Father's Day celebration.

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  8. CherylP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outdoor seating could have been more comfortable with higher quality chairs, but it was pretty good. The food was very expensive, but solid. The drinks, especially the sangria, looked very good.

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  9. AKDM

    VIP

    New York City

    93 reviews

    2.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was as usual amazing! Service needs some adjustments

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  10. IrlaL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was delicious, we did a bunch of tapas to share, service was great,

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FAQs

Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 354-6566.

Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar

33 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT 06880

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Taylor Pl. Diagonal to the Westport Library.
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    FREE parking. You may park at any of the public lots surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Jesup Green Bus Stop.Stop ID 250.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Renato Donzelli
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 354-6566
  • Catering
    Our goal is to bring all details necessary from first contact to the last bite to cater your most memorable and special event. We love exceeding your expectations, and the expectations of your guests. Our house, or your venue. Our focus is catering with impeccable service.
  • Private party facilities
    A stress free, fun, deliciously catered private party, designed to send you and your guests to Mediterranean belly bliss is just a click away! Let us be the one! Sangria the evening away while we work for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Ela Benedetti: (203) 354-6566
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