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    Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar

    European
    Closed12PM - 8PM
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    Featured Items

    • Hanger Steak Entree (GF)

      Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
      $41.00
    • Pizza Margherita

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozarella di bufala, pecorino Romano, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
    • Almond Orange Cake (GF)

      Homemade moist gluten free cake made with almond flour with rich orange flavor and served with stracciatella gelato and chocolate covered orange twists.
      $19.00

    Catering - Order Trays 24 Hours Before Pick Up/Delivery

    • Basso Salad (GF) (**)

      Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese dressed with our lemon-soy vinaigrette. This item contains nuts.
      $16.00+
    • Brussel Sprouts (GF) (V)

      Pan seared and seasoned with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello

      Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and a fresh lemon sauce all topped with Parmegiano Reggiano. These peppers are hot, if you'd like this dish milder, let us know in the instructions box.
      $32.00+
    • Empanadas

      Pulled chicken and sofrito, or certified Angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with a lightly spicy tomato sauce. You may mix them up, or get just one flavor.
      $12.00+
    • Gnocchi

      Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.
      $16.00+
    • Hanger Steak (GF)

      Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce.
      $19.00+
    • Potatoes Brava (V)

      Fried potatoes served with a lightly spicy parmesan aioli.
      $14.00+
    • Pulpo a la Gallega (GF)

      Galician style fresh octopus with potatoes, paprika, sea salt and evoo.
      $16.00+
    • Spinach and Chickpeas (GF) (V)

      Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
      $11.00+
    • Tuscan Grilled Chicken (GF)

      Marinated and grilled French-cut, free-range chicken served with a lemon and rosemary sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby carrots and spinach.
      $34.00+
    • Paella Mixta for Two (GF)

      Traditional Paella from the Valencia region (Spain): arborio rice, chicken, calamari, chorizo, clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron.
      $64.00+
    • Eggplant Alla Parmigiana

      This eggplant parm is one of Chef Renato's favorite party dishes. It was a staple in our Norwalk location and now it is available in two presentations to go.
      $60.00+
    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Traditional beef lasagna available in two different sizes to go.
      $125.00+

    Lunch Special "Bite of the Day"

    • Bite of the Day 2 Courses

      Our take on the Lunch Special, 2 courses, $29, available Thursday to Sunday only. Pick one Tapa/Small Plate and either a Pasta, or Pizza. You may only choose one item per category.
      $29.00
    • Bite of the Day 3 Courses

      Our take on the Lunch Special, 3 courses, $37, available Thursday to Sunday only. Pick one Tapa/Small Plate a Pasta, or Pizza and a Dessert. You may only choose one item per category.
      $37.00

    Tapas/Small Plates

    • Baby Carrots with Smoked Romesco (GF) (V) (**)

      Roasted hand peeled baby carrots with almonds and romesco sauce. This item contains nuts.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Brussel Sprouts (GF) (V)

      Pan seared and seasoned with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Calamares A La Plancha (GF)

      Sauteed calamari on the griddle with olive oil, garlic and light crushed pepper.
      $16.00
    • Camarones Al Ajillo

      Pan seared shrimp, tossed with extra virgin olive oil, shaved garlic and sherry wine.
      $16.00
    • Charcuterie Board

      Three Chef's selection artisanal cheeses, Sobrasada Iberica, prosciutto Di Parma, imported burrata, roasted olives and artisanal bread.
      $34.00
    • Choripan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Chorizo Casserole (GF)

      Smoked Ibérico chorizo with chickpeas, caramelized onions and roasted peppers.
      $14.00
    • Coliflor al Pimentón (GF) (V)

      Sautéed cauliflower with extra virgin olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
      $10.00
    • Empanadas

      Pulled chicken and sofrito, or certified Angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with a lightly spicy tomato sauce. You may mix them up, or get just one flavor.
      $12.00+
    • Gnocchi

      Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.
      $16.00+
    • Hanger Steak (GF)

      Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce.
      $19.00+
    • Meatballs

      Traditional Neapolitan meatballs served with our signature Basso tomato sauce.
      $14.00
    • Mediterranean Fries

      Hand cut, crispy Mediterranean fries with pecorino Romano cheese, herbs and truffle oil.
      $15.00
    • Mussels Alla Diavola

      Cultivated steamed PEI mussels in a white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes. Comes with two pieces of our delicious Pan Med.
      $19.00
    • Pan Med

      Mediterranean style seasoned and grilled ciabatta bread.
      $7.00
    • Piquillo Peppers

      Stuffed with saffron shrimp risotto over salsa verde.
      $16.00
    • Potatoes Brava (V)

      Fried potatoes served with a lightly spicy parmesan aioli.
      $14.00+
    • Pulpo a la Gallega (GF)

      Galician style fresh octopus with potatoes, paprika, sea salt and evoo.
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Spanish Olives (GF) (V)

      Oven roasted imported mixed olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.
      $10.00
    • Spinach and Chickpeas (GF) (V)

      Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
      $11.00+
    • Tortilla Española

      Traditional Spanish omelette made with eggs, onions and potatoes, served at room temperature with a hot sherry pepper sofrito aioli.
      $14.00
    • Wild Mushroom Soup (GF) (V)

      Wild mushroom puree soup with black truffle oil.
      $18.00
    • Zucchini Involtini (GF)

      Zucchini wraps stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach served with our Basso Marinara sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00

    Salads

    • Basso Salad (GF) (**)

      Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese dressed with our lemon-soy vinaigrette. This item contains nuts.
      $16.00+
    • Med Quinoa Salad (GF)

      Fresh organic arugula roquette, quinoa, cranberries, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and avocado with our apple cider vinaigrette.
      $18.00

    Neapolitan Pizza

    • Pizza Casablanca

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, grape and sun dried tomatoes, olive mix and hot cherry peppers.
    • Pizza Funghi

      Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese and black truffle oil.
    • Pizza Margherita

      San Marzano tomatoes, mozarella di bufala, pecorino Romano, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
    • Pizza Meatball

      San Marzano tomatoes, grandma's meatballs, mozzarella and basil.
    • Pizza The Stallion

      Artisanal, kneaded by hand, authentic 14" Neapolitan pizza. San Marzano tomatoes, Spanish chorizo, spicy sofrito, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
    • Pizza Italian Sausage and Peppers

      Fresh Italian sausage and bell peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese over San Marzano tomato sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK

    Pastas and Specialties

    • Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello

      Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and a fresh lemon sauce all topped with Parmegiano Reggiano. These peppers are hot, if you'd like this dish milder, let us know in the instructions box.
      $32.00+
    • Alaskan Halibut

      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • Gnocchi Entree

      Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.
      $34.00
    • Hanger Steak Entree (GF)

      Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
      $41.00
    • Paella Mixta for Two (GF)

      Traditional Paella from the Valencia region (Spain): arborio rice, chicken, calamari, chorizo, clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron.
      $64.00+
    • Parrillada Martin Fierro

      Hanger steak, chicken, Spanish chorizo, veggie stack, crispy fries and Chef Renato's sauces: Chimichurri, Guasacaca and Lemon Aioli.
    • Tuscan Grilled Chicken (GF)

      Marinated and grilled French-cut, free-range chicken served with a lemon and rosemary sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby carrots and spinach.
      $34.00+
    • Vegetarian Paella for Two (GF) (V)

      Bomba rice, mixed season vegetables, hot cherry peppers and saffron. Please note vegetables vary according to what's in season.
      $52.00
    • Custom Menu

      $75.00

    Dessert

    • Almond Orange Cake (GF)

      Homemade moist gluten free cake made with almond flour with rich orange flavor and served with stracciatella gelato and chocolate covered orange twists.
      $19.00
    • Artisanal Cheeses

      $18.00
    • Churros

      Traditional crispy dough sticks coated in a delicate sugar and cinnamon mix, served with a Belgian chocolate dip.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Lava Cake (GF)

      Our house molten lava cake is flourless, served with vanilla gelato.
      $17.00
    • Mini Biscotti

      Homemade classic Italian biscotti.
      $0.50
    • Tres Leches

      Vanilla cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Our Tres Leches is comforting and simply scrumptious!
      $15.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Monday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Basso Restaurant and Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming spot in Westport, CT. Our cuisine is inspired by Award Winning Chef Renato Donzelli's take on the culture of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean European regions with hints of Latin fusion and lots of city flair. We like to think that we are Westport's most charming and inviting locale! With our inventive and vibrant Mediterranean menu and our passion for Mediterranean style hospitality, we are sure to offer you a unique dining experience and a great time! Don't miss our curated wine list and best selling cocktails - The Naughty Chili and Basso Martini and our authentic Spanish and Italian dishes like Basso's Paella Mixta and our favorite Tapas: Gnocchi, Hanger Steak and Tuna Coca. We feature gluten free and vegan dishes.

    Location

    33 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT 06880

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    Boston, MA 02210

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