Antipasti
Clams Casino
The famous "Driftwood" recipe$18.00Calamari
Crispy Pt. Judith calamari, hot cherry peppers, garlic butter$19.00Squash Carpaccio
Thinly sliced roasted butternut, goat cheese mousse, pumpkin seed oil, lemon, roasted pepitas, arugula$19.00Melanzane
Stacked eggplant, whole milk mozzarella, marinara$17.00Polpette
Family recipe meatballs, san marzano mainara, fresh ricotta$18.00Antipasto
Imported cured meats, fine cheeses, grilled marinated vegetables, preseves, wood oven crostini$28.00
Insalate
Roasted Beet
Roasted red and yellow beets, pistachios,shaved candy beets, goat cheese mousse, orange-fennel citronette$17.00Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, classic caesar dressing, grana padano$16.00Arugula Salad
Wild arugula, lemon citronette, truffle Pecorino$17.00Lobster Bisque
Creamed lobster broth, fresh lobster meat, sherry$18.00
Pasta
Cacio e Pepe alla Zucca
Fresh spaghetti, butternut squash, pecorino romano, black pepper, crispy sage$27.00Bigoli di Bosco
Local and foraged mushroom ragu, finished with Pecorino Romano and herbs$32.00Tagliatelle con Prosciutto
Cripsy prosciutto cotto, shallot, white wine, brussels sprouts leaves finished with cream, Grana Padano and lemon zest$28.00Tortellini alla Vodka
Cheese tortellini, grey goose vodka, classic pink tomato cream sauce$26.00Rigatoni alla Bolognese
Traditional ragu of slow-braised beef, veal, and pork, grana padano$28.00Entree Pasta
Build your own pasta plate with a choice of sauces and proteinsKid Pasta
$12.00
Carne
Prime Filet Mignon
8oz., crispy potatoes, baby carrots, peppercorn sauce, herb butter$58.00Chicken Milanese
Crispy chicken cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara$26.00Veal Milanese
Crispy veal cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara$30.00Bone-in Veal Milanese
Crispy bone-in veal cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara$45.00Chicken Saltimbocca
Thinly sliced chicken breast, prosciutto, mzzarella, sage white wine, arancini di rucola$26.00Veal Saltimbocca
Milk-fed veal scaloppine, prosciutto, mzzarella, sage white wine, arancini di rucola$30.00Chicken Parmigiana
Pan-crisped chicken, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara$26.00Veal Parmigiana
Pan-crisped veal, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara$30.00Bone-in Veal Parmigiana
Pan-crisped bone-in veal, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara$42.00The Famous Basta Chop
Crispy milk-fed veal chop, stuffed with prosciutto di parma and fresh mozzarella, blanketed with lobster cream, gulf shrimp, side of penne$52.00
Pesce
Lobster 2 Ways
2 lbs Maine lobster out of the shell, crispy herb and panko crusted tail, poached claws, herb risotto and sherry-lobster cream sauce$75.00Seared Sea Scallops
Pan seared sea scallops, butternut squash risotto, roasted delicata, apple mostarda, crispy brussles sprouts leaves, cider emulsion, toasted pumpkin seed oil$42.00Swordfrish Francese
Egg-dipped, white wine-garlic butter sauce with lemon and capers, side of creamy polenta and seasonal vegetables$36.00Roasted Cod Loin
Pan roasted cod loin, celery root-potato puree, ver-jus, oyster mushroom, root vegetable$38.00Grilled Salmon
Smoked white bean puree, creamed spinach, slow-cooked cannellini, tomato fennel broth$34.00Branzino
Daily selection and preparation$46.00
Contorni
Dolci
Butter Cake
served warm with whipped cream, creme anglaise, caramel$12.00Chocolate Lava Cake
Served warm wwith whipped fiore di latte and soaked berries$12.00Elle's Cheesecake
Sorry, it's a secret! Imported Armarena cherries (GF)$11.00Tiramisu
Rum-infused espresso-soaked Ladyfinger cookies, marscarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder$11.00Creme Brulee
Burnt sugar crust, seasonal garnish (GF)$11.00Vanilla Gelato
$9.50Chocolate Gelato
$9.50Salted Caramel Chip Gelato
$9.50Pistachio Gelato
OUT OF STOCK$9.50Lemon Sorbet
$9.50Berry Sorbet
$9.50Mint choco chip gelato
$10.50Peach Sorbet
OUT OF STOCK$10.50
All hours
| Sunday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
A Rhode Island tradition since 1989, Basta brings an elevated take on Italian dining to Pawtuxet Village. Rooted in timeless Italian flavors, seasonal ingredients, and warm hospitality, we bring people together over exceptional food and memorable occasions.
Location
2195 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905
