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Basta Italian Restaurant, Cranston, RI

Basta Italian Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2111 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • 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 2,111 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,111 Reviews
  1. Craig

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bread was great. Cocktails were great. Pasta special was tasty, but the green color was a bit off-putting. Was hoping for the legendary tiramisu dessert but the ladyfingers-part was near-frozen/hard. My guest did not finish hers. Not the super high level of quality I expected or paid for. Will pick somewhere else next time.

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven’t been to Basta in a few years, I always enjoyed it and thought the food was very good. Sadly, our meals last night were not what we were expecting. We split a Caesar salad to start which was just average. I had the seafood / pasta special in rabe pesto. The pesto had little to no flavor and the seafood was sparse and meh. My husband had Chicken Saltimboce, not in the usual way , odd tasting sauce , with a side of risotto balls. I saw many pizzas coming out of the kitchen and they looked pretty good. I guess that’s the way to go .. I will say our service was very good.

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  4. Kris

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked a large table for a work dinner. The table was already prepped and ready when I arrived a few minutes early and looked beautiful. We had great suggestions from our server for drinks and food. Cocktails, appetizers, entrees and deserts were all incredible. We shared family style so I got to taste them all. Perfect portions and presentation, I loved that nothing was too heavy. I recommend anything on the menu with beets! And the butter cake was incredible. I’m definitely going back to try their Napoli approved pizza.

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  5. Larry

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and good atmosphere. Service was very good.

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  6. Philip

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 40th anniversary our experience was amazing everything we wanted for a special occasion, I would recommend this restaurant to everyone

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  7. Robert

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner great service. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Basta always has a great vibe and great food. We love eating at the bar - great service and friendly atmosphere.

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  9. Michelyn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food always exceptional- and the specials are bonus menu additions!

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  10. Catherine

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is top notch. However server this evening was sub par. She stumbled over the specials, them it took however to get our dessert

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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 2111 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basta Italian Restaurant

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
  • 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.
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