Basta Italian Restaurant

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   bgib

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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 March 2, 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 Boston30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 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 February 28, 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 February 26, 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 February 20, 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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   Elisa

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

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

   Night of 1000 roses exceeded my expectations! The ambiance, food and service was top tier. Can’t wait to come back!
   

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    Mark VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

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

    Made our annual visit for the "Night of a Thousand Roses". Restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the special menu was excellent. Our server, Cassandra, was exceptional, will ask for her next time we go in
    

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