Basta Italian Restaurant

4.6

2120 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Please note, our outdoor dining is seated on a first come, first served basis. We do not reserve tables on the patio; we apologize for any inconvenience.

For 30 years, locals have become regulars and traveling foodies have raved. What can we say? We are flattered, grateful and more than ever, determined to exceed your expectations. For this reason we recently underwent a comprehensive renovation, updating and upgrading every facet of our restaurant, from design and equipment to menu and energy. We are so proud of the result and we know you are going to love it.

We invite you to join us to experience Basta for yourself. Our locally sourced, internationally influenced menu, AVPN Certified Neapolitan pizzas and robust wine offering will combine to create an unforgettable experience for you and your friends or family.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 461-2300
Website
http://www.bastaonbroad.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Off-site catering can be offered upon request.
Private party facilities
The Sala Privata is available to book for private dinners up to 21 guests. It is accompanied with a full A/V system for projecting/casting digital media. Our full or enclosed Terrazza space is very diverse and can accommodate parties up to 45/50 guests. These spaces can be transformed from a seated dining experience to an open cocktail party.

Location
2195 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905
Neighborhood
Cranston
Cross street
Aborn Street
Parking details
Behind the restaurant is a large private parking lot for our guests, which leads directly into our patio entrance.
Entertainment
Our in house Jazz Band, "The Night Owls" play every Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PMRotating musical performances every Thursday night beginning at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basta Italian Restaurant offers a "great vibe" with exceptional food and service. The menu features "delicious" dishes like the Bolognese and seafood specials, while the butter cake is "incredible." While some found it a bit noisy, the atmosphere is lively and inviting. The attentive staff contributes to consistently "amazing" experiences.

2,120 Reviews

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Elida
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decorated perfectly, great food, great service. Visit during Valentine week
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Agustinho
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food, ambiance, all excellent, the music overhead could have been a little lowered.
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Cindy
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Basta since 1995….had our 1st (and 2nd) born’s christening party here! The last time we went to Basta for Valentine’s Day was 2019. Tonight did NOT disappoint! Everything was awesome from checking in to dessert! Randy was our server and she was exceptional….friendly, knowledgeable of the menu for both food and beverage, and very diligent in making sure we had all we needed. I highly recommend Basta ❤️
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Robert
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience on Valentine’s Day. The place was decorated beautifully, live music, complementary candies and a rose on the way out. Food, drinks, and service were all fantastic. Place is very well run and organized.
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kevin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Basta hit it out of the park last night Valentine’s Day ❣️🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Anna
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night was the best Valentine’s Day I have ever had! The ambiance at Basta was incredible. The amount of care and attention that went into the decor was second to none! The roses hanging from the ceiling was stunning! Now, let’s talk about the meal, four course prefixed menu for two people and only 150.00!! Are you kidding? The choices were fantastic and the plates came out of the kitchen looking like masterpieces . I had the pistachio encrusted cod with beet gnocchi, fantastic! My guy had flank steak over mashed with vegetables, the meat was cooked beautifully. Our wait staff Alex took great care of us! Can’t wait to go back!
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Tim
VIP
Greater Boston
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this restaurant, Made reservation well in advance specifically to experience The Nights of a Thousand Roses during the Valentine's season and the dining room looked spectacular. Service was excellent and despite a busy night we did not feel rushed at all which was appreciated. Food was excellent as well and my veal might have been the best I've had. A very enjoyable dining experience.
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Jana
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service too. The menu is a bit limited though. Strangely the just claimed he didn’t have our reservation which is strange since I got a confirmation. Overall a solid restaurant. Happy they were able to accommodate us even though they could t find reservation 😬😬😬
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Chris
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Mary, was wonderful and helped make a great evening. Food and drinks were delicious! Live music was also a pleasant surprise.
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Craig
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional. Thank you. First time at Basta and it did not disappoint. We chose to sit at the bar and we were not disappointed.
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FAQs

Basta Italian Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basta Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 461-2300.

Basta Italian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2195 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Aborn Street
Neighborhood
Cranston
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Behind the restaurant is a large private parking lot for our guests, which leads directly into our patio entrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Our in house Jazz Band, "The Night Owls" play every Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PMRotating musical performances every Thursday night beginning at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bastaonbroad.com/
Phone number
(401) 461-2300
Catering
Off-site catering can be offered upon request.
Private party facilities
The Sala Privata is available to book for private dinners up to 21 guests. It is accompanied with a full A/V system for projecting/casting digital media. Our full or enclosed Terrazza space is very diverse and can accommodate parties up to 45/50 guests. These spaces can be transformed from a seated dining experience to an open cocktail party.

Basta Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basta Italian Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basta Italian Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Basta Italian Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information