Basta!

Basta! reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   kirk

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   overall, the experience was pretty good, just not what i'd call great. we had the valentine's special price fixe menu. the oysters were actually too frozen, too much ice. but the two entrees were quite good, and the chocolate fondue was quite tasty. the waiter was nice, courteous, friendly, helpful. the atmosphere was really a bit too loud for casual conversation; a lot of music from outside.
   

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   Ella

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   Great experience loved it service was excellent food was good
   

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   Wendy

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Had a great dinner. The food was delicious!! The gnocchi was awesome!!
   

   Basta!Responded on February 3, 2025

   Wendy, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner! It's wonderful that you loved our Crispy Gnocchi—it's a favorite around here. We appreciate your feedback and can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious dishes!
   

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   Kathy

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 19, 2025

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

   Location was very nice. There was a singer in the plaza and we were seated outdoors, so it was perfect bec we could listen to the guy sing. Food was good. The crispy gnocchi was the star of the show. The rigatoni vodka was pretty decent. Overall service was good, staff was friendly.
   

   Basta!Responded on January 21, 2025

   Kathy, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! It sounds like the outdoor atmosphere and live music made for a perfect evening. We appreciate your feedback on the crispy gnocchi and rigatoni vodka. Hope to see you back soon for more delicious dishes!
   

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   Lisa

   Yosemite31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

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

   Great service and a unique menu. We especially loved the fried gnocchi.
   

   Basta!Responded on January 6, 2025

   Lisa, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our unique menu and the fried gnocchi! Your support means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more!
   

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   Kim

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 28, 2024

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

   The staff and the GM are nothing short of amazing! True reflection of Sam, their leader. The food was fresh and tasty. All 6 of us loved what we ordered. Location on a Saturday…prime time people watching during the farmers market. Chefs kiss to Basta!! Thank you!!
   

   Basta!Responded on December 30, 2024

   Kim, thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our fresh dishes and had a great time during brunch. It’s wonderful to hear your group loved everything, especially our pasta. We look forward to welcoming you back for cocktails and everyday happy hour soon!
   

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   Pam VIP

   Orange County20 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 10, 2024

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

   Wonderful pasta dishes, Meatball and spaghettis! First time at one of Sam’s restaurant’s and it did not disappoint.
   

   Basta!Responded on December 16, 2024

   Pam, thanks for sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed our pasta dishes. Your feedback is important, and we’re always striving to enhance our guests’ experiences. We hope to see you again soon to try more of our menu!
   

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   Jeg

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on November 8, 2024

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

   Food was meh. Looking forward to what they’d do with the sardines dish - not much. That was underwhelming.
   

   Basta!Responded on November 11, 2024

   Jeg, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear the sardines dish didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always striving to improve our menu and your insights are invaluable. We hope to win you over with a better experience next time!
   

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   Roland

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 7, 2024

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

   Wonderful experience and great food. The live musician outside was way loud but the atmosphere is good so we took it in stride.
   

   Basta!Responded on November 11, 2024

   Thanks for your fantastic review, Roland! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and atmosphere and appreciate your feedback on live music! Hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Chip

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 6, 2024

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

    The cooked food overall was not hot enough when served. The beet salad was awesome. The rigatoni with the added meatball was excellent (meatball was warm, not hot). The scallops were so salty we had to return the dish.
    

    Basta!Responded on November 11, 2024

    Thanks for your feedback, Chip! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beet salad and rigatoni. We're sorry to learn about the temperature issues and the scallops. Your insights help us improve, and we’ll address these concerns with our team. We hope to serve you better next time!
    

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