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Basta Italian Restaurant
Basta Italian Restaurant

Basta Italian Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.bastaonbroad.com
  • Email: ciao@bastaonbroad.com
  • Phone: (401) 461-2300
  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 4:30PM-10PM
    Friday - Saturday: 4:30PM-MIDNIGHT
    Sunday: 1PM-10PM
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wine

Getting there

  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Basta Italian Restaurant
Over these past 23 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, in 2012 we 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, artisan 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!Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "Our reservations were for 8:15, however we weren't seated until 8:40. Which made us upset because there really isn't any place to stand and wait without being in someone's way, not to mention that we were very hungry. No one apologized for the delay in seating us. Once we were seated, the experience was amazing. All of the food was perfectly timed and was delicious. Service was excellent. I would give it another shot."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "My wife and I had not been here for many years, so we decided to enjoy a Saturday night dinner. As we walked in, we were met by the host very pleasently. We were shown to our table. Our only complaint would be that the tables are so close you could probably reach over and take a forkful from the next table. The food and service were excellent. I would suggest that they take a few tables out and give the diners a little more room."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The moment you walk from their spacious back parking lot through the outside dining area with a working fireplace; You are welcomed with a warm greeting into this beautiful NY inspired dining room where "Great food","Great service" and an energetic ambiance awaits you. A must try!!!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had a reservation set for 8:30, but did not get seated until 9:09. They had to kick people out to allow us to sit. What's the point of a reservation if it isn't met? The waiter was great and went above and beyond; management is my concern. We did not see the manager again for the rest of the night once we were seated."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We made reservations at Basta as it had been renovated and sounded good for our special dinner. We found it had a limited menu when we arrived so the ideas we had were changed. We had excellent salads both the beet and the ceaser very nicely presented and had multi levels of flavors. We had filets for our main course. They were good but not wonderful. The dessert we shared was also good. The waiter was very attentive . WE will probably not return. The food was over priced and portions small."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Basta is a lovely venue and is complimented by good food and entertainment (on given evenings). The beet salad was most enjoyable as was the eggplant appetizer. Other members of the group had the Caesar Salad and felt that it was acceptable. The Pasta Bolognese was tasty."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The restaurant was great made my valentines day real special."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Basta is beautiful inside, the food and service were great and after dinner, spent some time at the Bar which was a very good time. I look forward to going back in the future."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Went to dinner with friends for Valentines day-made the reservation weeks before...we were seated right next to the entertainment -couldn't hear each other talk. Service was slow, menu was limited, and both pasta dishes were so aldente that the weren't good."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I found it to be very good food, nice wine list and good service. The tables were a little close together and a bit noisy. Hard to find a romantic corner for two. Worth the trip to this neighborhood find."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Had not been to Basta in a few years. It was a good experience. Food and service exceptional. We will plan to go again"
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "Food is excellent. Service good. Prices reasonable. Plenty of seating for parties of four. Poor seating for parties of two. The chances are, if you are a party of two, you will seat against the wall in a string of dueces. These seats are too close and allow no privacy. It's like cafeteria eating. During my dinner I closely watched the people who were seated in these seats. One couple refused. The others looked at each other and relunctantly sat at the table. I have sat at those tables and it hurt my dining experience. At my wife's wish, we went back but I requested a more private table. It made the dining experinece pleasant. I will not go back unless I can reserve a more private table. My guess many of your couples will do the same."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We had reservations for 8:30 but they didn't seat us until 9:00. Thankfully the food made up for the wait."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Delicious food, great service...going back for valentines day for dinner and their entertainment."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "We live in the area and always loved the food here. But since the renovation, there are more options on the menu and the atmosphere is more fun. A favorite spot!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "The wait time was long even though we had a reservation. There was no where for us to wait, we had to stand by the door with our coats on. The bar was full and the bartenders wouldn't serve us because we were not sitting at the bar we were standing waiting for our table. Poor arrangement - not a good welcoming feel for a first visit to this restaurant. Once seated everything was excellent -- food and service!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Had a reservation; but decided to sit at the bar instead. Had a great meal and wine! This place was non-stop alll night. Was very lively...have not seen this at a local restaurant in awhile, especially on a cold, snowy (just a dusting) night. I think that speaks volumes!! Will definitely be back sooner rather than later."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Food was good, not great. My chicken was slightly overdone. The waiter offered us cracked black pepper but no salt. My date and I both wanted a little salt and had to go track someone down to get some. Nice decor. Not really ideal for a "date" where you want to do a lot of communicating - we had to lean towards each other to be heard at times - noise level was pretty high. Overall a nice restaurant I will return to - just not on a first date..."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "I love Basta in Pawtuxet Village. It is a quaint Italian restaurant with great service and gourmet dishes as well as great salads and pizza. And gluten free entrees and pizza are easy to order. The wait staff, bartenders and maitre de are experienced and the service is wonderful. Highly recommend!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, had good suggestions and was very accommodating. Excellent!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Service was great food was not great pizza was ok not as good as I expected or as advertised."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "If you are looking for a terrific dinning experience - you must go to BASTA! We (3 couples) had a fantastic evening on Saturday 1/11/14 - we first attended Wicked at the PPAC ( great show). We then made the short drive to BASTA in Cranston. Parking was easy - BASTA was tremendous from start to finish! The service was attentive and terrific, the food was spectacular! The deserts were Devine! If you like Italian food - BASTA is a must! Cheers!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Went here for a business meeting with a client. They really, really liked the place, and that made the meeting much less stressful--at least for me. It has just the right amount of casualness, but is still a nice place. Our waiter, George, was accommodating and breezy. The food was good and plentiful. I'm looking forward to going back."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "The food was incredible from start to finish with service to match. Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere; I highly recommend Basta !"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Basta has been reincarnated! From the food, service, and if course, ambiance it has graduated into a true fine dining experience. I was very impressed with the New Years Eve menu as well as the everyday menu. As someone who eats out every weekend, I highly recommend this place. It's akin to the Capriccios of Cranston. Well done!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Reservations easily made at the last minute on line. Lovely, intimate, neighborhood establishment. We did expect to pay a bit more being that many restaurants charge outrageously on New Year's Eve so were not surprised at that. Our meal was twice as expensive as it would be on any other evening. Our meal wasn't as good as it had been in the past. I was a bit disappointed in the size of the lobster tail served with the steak (about 1 1/2 inches long)--for the price, it was a letdown. My veal chop was tender, but it was covered with so much sauce it drowned out the flavor of the veal. The service was good and the ambiance is always great. I would go back, but not on New Year's Eve; and if I did, I would order something different."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Great place, excellent food and great atmosphere. Good for a get together with friends, especially with the private room."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "We have been to Basta 8+ times and each time has been wonderful. Highly recommend. Best to make a reservation on the weekend though."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Had such a nice experience dining at Basta several weeks prior, so decided to return when treating a good friend to a Pre-holiday dinner. Food, menu, service, setting all very very good. Nice decor reminiscent of some of our favorite restaurants in Napa, CA! We will return again!"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Basta was recommended to myself and a group of friends/co-workers and we had a wonderful dining experience there. The food was absolutely delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was festive ( we were there during the holiday season). We had an awesome time there and would definitely recommend it to others. This place is on my list of restaurants I will most certainly frequent!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "This was our third visits. Food and service are consistantly very good and drink/wine menu is excellent"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "This was my first visit to this restaurant, but it definitely wont be my last. It was for my father's birthday, and I wanted to not only bring him someplace nice, but also someplace he'd never been before. Basta definitely fit the bill! The interior was elegant and inviting. The staff were warm and friendly, and all the more so because of my father's birthday. The food was delicious, the portions were more than generous, and the presentation was excellent. This was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last!"
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "This was my Christmas celebration with my boyfriend, twin boys (26 yrs old) and their girlfriends. The food and service was amazing. This was a very special night for us because we picked Basta for our Christmas gathering . Thank you so much for making it wonderful! Anne Marie Scott"
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "My husband and I love dining here, the food is amazing and the service is great. We love the renovations and the out door bar. We always try to go there early in the night tho, it gets very crowded and can be very loud. But overall its an amazing place to go."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "Basta has been getting great reviews recently - word of mouth and in the paper. They must be going to some other restaurant. There have been extensive interior renovations, which certainly makes the place lighter and airier (doesn't look like someplace to have a romantic tryst anymore). These renovations would be great if they had also included some sort of noise-cancelling considerations. The place is so loud when it's full that you can barely hear the people at your own table. I was there with 2 friends, and not one of us had a good meal. My ravioli was tepid; my friend's veal dish was greasy; and my other friend's chicken dish was covered in a mystery coating that needed more tomato sauce to make it edible."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Have been to Basta a number of times since its remodel. While the footprint of the restaurant hasn't changed, the interior has gone from "for older people" to "contemporary, fun, exciting". It is now more aligned to the neighborhood where it is located. Everything was great. Food is very good. Could just have a bit more specialness to it to earn an outstanding rating. But the overall experience is just that...outstanding."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "We went to this quaint spot to grab dinner with friends. The decor is lovely and the food was even better. We will be back!"
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "Real old world itallian. The specials are fantastic. The pizza is out of this world. Be sure to leave room to share a piece of the cheesecake!"
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "Great place for dinner date or even just to grab some drinks and apps with friends. Nice ambience...modern...trendy. The menu offered the Italian standards but with a modern flair. Everything was fresh and delicious. Make sure you save room for the Nutella Creme Brûlée...Amazing! The staff was very attentive. Our waiter was personable, knowledgable, and made wonderful wine suggestions. We will definitely be returning."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "My husband and I go to Basta every year on our anniversary. Until this past year, we always thought of Basta as quaint, romantic, and special. Although the food is still great, they've taken certain items off the menu (boo for fish lovers!). The tables used to be lined with white tablecloths and now they have a paper placemat. The charm is unfortunately gone. The prices still remain the same. Although it lacks the old ambiance, the place now has a very comfy outdoor hearth with a bar that is nice on a warm evening. I will still go there occasionally, but not for our old romantic dinners of the past. It's probably better for business to have more seating, but I'll be finding a new gem for our anniversary dinner!"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
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