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    Featured Items

    • Tortellini alla Vodka

      Cheese tortellini, grey goose vodka, classic pink tomato cream sauce
      $26.00
    • Cesare

      Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, classic caesar dressing, grana padano
      $16.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Pan-crisped chicken, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara
      $26.00

    Antipasti

    • Clams Casino

      The famous "Driftwood" recipe
      $18.00
    • Calamari

      Crispy Pt. Judith calamari, hot cherry peppers, garlic butter
      $19.00
    • Squash Carpaccio

      Thinly sliced roasted butternut, goat cheese mousse, pumpkin seed oil, lemon, roasted pepitas, arugula
      $19.00
    • Melanzane

      Stacked eggplant, whole milk mozzarella, marinara
      $17.00
    • Polpette

      Family recipe meatballs, san marzano mainara, fresh ricotta
      $18.00
    • Antipasto

      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
      $17.00
    • Cesare

      Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, classic caesar dressing, grana padano
      $16.00
    • Arugula Salad

      Wild arugula, lemon citronette, truffle Pecorino
      $17.00
    • Lobster 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
      $27.00
    • Bigoli di Bosco

      Local and foraged mushroom ragu, finished with Pecorino Romano and herbs
      $32.00
    • Tagliatelle con Prosciutto

      Cripsy prosciutto cotto, shallot, white wine, brussels sprouts leaves finished with cream, Grana Padano and lemon zest
      $28.00
    • Tortellini alla Vodka

      Cheese tortellini, grey goose vodka, classic pink tomato cream sauce
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni alla Bolognese

      Traditional ragu of slow-braised beef, veal, and pork, grana padano
      $28.00
    • Entree Pasta

      Build your own pasta plate with a choice of sauces and proteins
    • Kid Pasta

      $12.00

    Carne

    • Prime Filet Mignon

      8oz., crispy potatoes, baby carrots, peppercorn sauce, herb butter
      $58.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      Crispy chicken cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara
      $26.00
    • Veal Milanese

      Crispy veal cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara
      $30.00
    • Bone-in Veal Milanese

      Crispy bone-in veal cutlet, arugula, grape tomato, and red onion salad, lemon, evoo, lemon garlic aioli, side of penne marinara
      $45.00
    • Chicken Saltimbocca

      Thinly sliced chicken breast, prosciutto, mzzarella, sage white wine, arancini di rucola
      $26.00
    • Veal Saltimbocca

      Milk-fed veal scaloppine, prosciutto, mzzarella, sage white wine, arancini di rucola
      $30.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Pan-crisped chicken, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara
      $26.00
    • Veal Parmigiana

      Pan-crisped veal, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara
      $30.00
    • Bone-in Veal Parmigiana

      Pan-crisped bone-in veal, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, side of penne marinara
      $42.00
    • The 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
      $75.00
    • Seared Sea Scallops

      Pan seared sea scallops, butternut squash risotto, roasted delicata, apple mostarda, crispy brussles sprouts leaves, cider emulsion, toasted pumpkin seed oil
      $42.00
    • Swordfrish Francese

      Egg-dipped, white wine-garlic butter sauce with lemon and capers, side of creamy polenta and seasonal vegetables
      $36.00
    • Roasted Cod Loin

      Pan roasted cod loin, celery root-potato puree, ver-jus, oyster mushroom, root vegetable
      $38.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Smoked white bean puree, creamed spinach, slow-cooked cannellini, tomato fennel broth
      $34.00
    • Branzino

      Daily selection and preparation
      $46.00

    Contorni

    • Lobster Risotto

      $19.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      $9.00
    • Crispy Potatoes

      $9.00
    • Broccoli Rabe

      $9.00
    • Arancini di Rucola

      $9.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables

      $9.00
    • Arugula Risotto

      $9.00
    • Pasta Side

    Protein Sides

    • Side Chicken

      $9.00
    • Crispy Chicken

      $9.00
    • Side Grilled Shrimp

      $11.00
    • Side Salmon

      $14.00

    Dolci

    • Butter Cake

      served warm with whipped cream, creme anglaise, caramel
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Served warm wwith whipped fiore di latte and soaked berries
      $12.00
    • Elle's Cheesecake

      Sorry, it's a secret! Imported Armarena cherries (GF)
      $11.00
    • Tiramisu

      Rum-infused espresso-soaked Ladyfinger cookies, marscarpone zabaglione, cocoa powder
      $11.00
    • Creme Brulee

      Burnt sugar crust, seasonal garnish (GF)
      $11.00
    • Vanilla Gelato

      $9.50
    • Chocolate Gelato

      $9.50
    • Salted Caramel Chip Gelato

      $9.50
    • Pistachio Gelato

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.50
    • Lemon Sorbet

      $9.50
    • Berry Sorbet

      $9.50
    • Mint choco chip gelato

      $10.50
    • Peach Sorbet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.50

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday4:30 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

    Directions

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    333 Summer Street
    Boston, MA 02210

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