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   Lilly

   Denver

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Reviewed on June 21, 2019

   overall5foodserviceambience

   This place only has a wood burning oven...no conventional oven in the restaurant. That makes everything delicious.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on July 15, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Basta was amazing! Great staff, awesome food. We got the burrata and bread to start, which was delicious and a definite highlight. We then had a nice, fresh salad followed by a Daisy pizza. The standout was the chicken, which was crispy and tender and pretty mind blowing. Nice atmosphere, but weird location in the middle of an apartment complex. We will definitely be back though! Really great food and wine.

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   RobertF

   Denver

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on July 12, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is a hidden gem in Boulder. We moved to Boulder after living in France for the previous 20 years, and this is the closest to a French\Italian neighborhood restaurant that we have found in the Boulder area. Their whole fish is like served on the Mediterranean.

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   Sebastian

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on July 8, 2016

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Not really Italian, a bit out of the way, but really excellent food. The bread with burrata and the pizzas were amazing. The salads were great. Since we are from New Orleans the octopus was underwhelming, and the shortribs were really not $70-worth of delicious. Nonetheless a special place with great servers.

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   Shoma

   Denver

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 2, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had an amazing meal at Basta! From the service to the food, everything was perfect. The short rib was out of this world! I suspect they don't get a lot of young diners (our 10 month old was with us) but they were super friendly and welcoming to our family which we appreciated. We will definitely be back for special occasions.

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   ColoradoFoodie

   Denver

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 1, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Seriously blew away our expectations! Our friends said it would be amazing but we had no idea what talent existed here. So glad we made the trip from Denver! We fortunately dined at the chef's counter and were amazed by everything being prepared in the oven. Looking forward to coming back soon!

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   likeeating

   Dallas

   138 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   138 reviews

   Dined on June 30, 2016

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   LOVE Basta. The pizzas are fantastic. The plain lemon, olive oil and lettuce salad is great. The half chicken is outstanding. We love the atmosphere and the food! We live in Dallas and go to Basta every time we're in Boulder.

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   Readytoeat

   Denver

   37 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on June 24, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dinner was delicious with everything cooked in the "fireball in the kitchen" according to our waiter, the stone oven. 1/2 chicken was crispy on all the skin, pizza perfect and sweet peas smokey. Campfire vanilla not to be missed ice cream for dessert!

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   cococheese

   Denver

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on June 1, 2016

   overall2food3service2ambience2

   Food options are minimal and it is extremely overpriced. You can go to Blackbelly or Spruce and get a better meal for the same price. There were no special drink prices. Cost us $80 for a couple of drinks and a pizza...oh did I mention that if you order a 2nd glass of iced tea that you get dinged for that?

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    GarethR

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Seems expensive for pretty basic pizzas. Could be better

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    Lindsey

    Denver

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    The food and wine were good but canned beer cost $8 and the pizza is around $18 for a 1-2 person pizza. Their prices were generally too high. Also, they do not offer happy hour which I find to be unacceptable. Though, the pizza was tasty and our service was good.

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    MikeD

    Denver

    247 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    247 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We like the pizza at Basta. Thin crust. Woodfired oven. Good size for two of us to share. We had the arugula and prosciutto. A little cheedse melted on a crust with a salad of arugula and prosciutto on top. Unusual presentation, but very good. Good wine selections. We also had the pickled vegetables. Small size. Caramel and black salt ice cream was a little salty and very small.

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    Sp2425

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2016

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    Really? $20 martinis? Absolutely not worth it. Veggie medley boasts an assortment but ends up as unimpressive - primarily potatoes.

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    mckathleen

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The risotto dish was spectacular.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So good! We usually order a baby green salad for the table and everyone gets their own pizza. Favorites include the Peppers (the BEST pepperoni), Arugula, and the Daisy pizza. Their burnt caramel and salt ice cream and potato doughnuts are absolutely delicious. Amazing pizza, great wine, yummy deserts and fun atmosphere. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Hidden gem in Boulder.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The meat lasagna was awesome!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful dining evening! From the moment we walked in Alan was incredible. He knew who we were and made us feel very welcome. Alan, you are superb! We sat by the oven and was impressed with the chef who was cooking that evening. Thanks again and see you soon! Kim and cathy

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    HeidiT

    Denver

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome one our family favorites

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    Karen

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ask about off menu items!!!!

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    Pattyjo

    Denver

    101 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2016

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    Love the food, the drink, the service and have been back many times. I don't know if it was because they were crowded or something else but the noise level was so high could barely carry on a conversation! It is one of our favorite places but this will make me reconsider when I go back

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing! The staff was very nice and attentive. Opened the door for us and everybody was on point with service. The 72 hour roast dish was one of the best meat dishes I have ever had.

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    JeremyN

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    An imaginative though somewhat limited menu befitting a resto relying on a wood burning oven. Enjoyed f ully our roast veg salad, clams, and pizza. We will be back!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    I enjoy going to Basta each and every time. The service is friends and thoughtful, and the food is delicious.

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    LaureK

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Four of us dined at Basta. Each dish we ordered (including appetizers and dessert) were excellently prepared and tasted fantastic with fresh ingredients and simple; very traditional Italian which is not easy to find in Colorado! The waiter was also fantastic and enthusiastic about the food which made us want to try everything he suggested.

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    Fine4Foodie

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    This was our 3rd time at Basta and we enjoyed the experience. Very attentive service. The food was great but the sea bass was slightly dry as compared to last time. Don't get me wrong - it was still very, very tasty but not quite a 10 out of 10 this time. Still one of the best restaurants around - very fresh food that is skillfully prepared.

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    ChristinaJ

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. You can see the brick oven and watch some hand-crafted drinks be made. Pre-drink cocktails were great, the food recommendations were excellent - we had the pepperoni pizza, whole roasted fish, and donughts. One of the owners is also a Sommelier so he enjoyed answering our questions about ordering a bottle of wine. The value for the food quality was also great. Try their house made chili oil!

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    RebeccaV

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great pizza! The service was also top notch. Great drink menu.

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    TeresaT

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    this is our new favorite. everything was exceptional. the short ribs were over the top ! we were surprised at how many families with small children were there - noise level high until they left. there isn't a kids menu so not sure what that was about ? the food, service and wine were perfect

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    foodie

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Solid food. The duck confit was amazing! The cocktails were fabulous and fun

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    Baz1

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Peppers pizza is all time!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Both the food and service were great. My wife has a gluten allergy and they were great at accommodating us, plus the GF pizza was incredible. First time eating at Basta and we will definitely be regulars. Ryan

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent staff, nice ambiance and terrific pizzas.

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    AllieM

    Denver

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Upbeat energetic vibe. Small restaurant. Burrata n chicken were delicious. Tiramisu was ok not great. Single espresso's seemed very short. Would return and try other dishes.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service is very friendly by all staff, from phone reservation to hostess and wait staff. Very welcoming and the food is fantastic. All their dishes are cooked in that imported italian wood burning oven. All the dishes are very flavorful. Including the pizzas and dessert. Highly recommend.

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    Pbj7

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great place to go for great pizza. Not over priced and a good find! Must try their shrub!

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    Mary

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We enjoyed our experience at Basta from the moment we sat down. My husband and I shared an the burrata appetizer (to die for. served with amazing freshly baked bread), a pizza and two scoops of homemade ice cream (not to be missed.) Being pregnant, I didn't get to enjoy their cocktails or wine list, but they had great non-alcoholic options. Our server was kind and attentive. They even held the door for us when we left. An all around great experience and we'll be likely be regulars.

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    Likestohike

    Denver

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Everything here is cooked in the wood-fired oven. We were a party of 6, with two kids. The kids had the cheese pizza; the rest of us shared small plates, a large Colorado bass, and vegetable sides. It was all delicious. The ambiance is casual (and kid-friendly) but the service is attentive and expert. We enjoyed our evening here. The restaurant is a bit hard to find -- it's in the Peloton condo complex. In fact it's been here over a year but it was not til I saw the 'top 10 in Denver' review in a magazine that I realized that it was here!

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    manya

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We eat here a lot and have never been disappointed!

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    HappyMama

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love Basta, the food is of a very high quality, the staff is friendly and we absolutely love it.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my dad her for xmas dinner. It was incredible. The 1/2 chicken is ridiculously delicious.

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