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I'd been frequenting Bar B for years and kept hearing about
I'd been frequenting Bar B for years and kept hearing about its sister location, only a few blocks over. If you read my Bar B Yelp review you'll know that I have always loved their food. It has taken a very long minute, but I've been to Basta Pasta and the world needs to know it. Why does the world need to know, you ask? Well, it is mostly because the food is fresh, delicious and so carefully crafted. But also because the dining room is lined with art, the service is effective, smoothly non-intrusive and welcoming. Unlike the Bar B minimalist modus operandi, Basta Pasta wants you to linger and explore the curated menu. This place is casual but looks like some place belonging somewhere other than New York City. A nice place for high quality food worthy of good company.Pro tip: Check their social media for off-the-menu dishes and specials. The Japanese-Italian concept sounds insane but it just makes sense when you're there!If you want to surprise a guest be sure to ask for any Pasta "con Parmigiano e Prosciutto," so that they bring the big cheese tableside!Be sure to tell your waiter if you've visited Bar B before. (And if you haven't been to Bar B, check them out when your knees feel sturdy.) Lol
Be the first to ReplyThree years later just as good as our first visit.
Pre-fixe lunch a great deal, salad, entree, dessert and coffee for $30.00. Attentive service from Miguel greatly appreciated.
Be the first to ReplyWe chose Basta for the cheese wheel pasta and it was
We chose Basta for the cheese wheel pasta and it was amazing! The service was fast and friendly. Also had the Uni pasta which was also incredible. Quiet yet inviting atmosphere. Great dessert.
Be the first to ReplyThe biancomangiare is to die for! I cannot express that
The biancomangiare is to die for! I cannot express that enough. Loved the food, service, and ambiance. Will come again!
Be the first to ReplyLovely staff.
We loved the risotto and polpo. Oyster happy hour 5-7pmTuesday through Thursday!
Be the first to ReplyTheir salad is just a head of romaine sitting on a plate.
They didn't add "DIY" to the menu.
Be the first to ReplyCame here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised to
Came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised to realize it was Italian-French fusion. I didn't know at first because we went as a recommendation from a coworker and I didn't really look up the place beforehand. We just got the recommended dishes (poipo and fusilli) and our friends ordered the rest. Portion sizes were perfect and our waiter was a very sweet older Japanese man. He was such a cheerful person to be around and was very pleasant to talk to. Ambiance is a little classy-- it's a white tablecloth restaurant, but my friend mentioned that it didn't feel like a fancy, stuck up/stuff collar place so I would recommend this place to someone who wants to take a date to a nice place :) Only con was that I found that some of their items were quite expensive. Don't get the vegetable dip. DO get the octopus and fusilli. Tiramisu was ok, but not the best that I've had.
Be the first to ReplyI found Basta pasta highly overrated / not worth the price.
Food 2/5: The reason Basta Pasta popular I think is the pasta in a cheese wheel dish. However I think they cook too many pastas in the wheel because I actually didn't find the pasta that cheesy / it was thinner than when I've had pasta cooked in a cheese wheel elsewhere. I also got the grilled vegetables which were lower quality than I expected for a $20 dish.Service 2/5: Nothing special but nothing bad on the service side. However I found it a bit loud / kind of hard to have a conversation with my dining partner.
Be the first to ReplyOk this review is only for the lack of vegetarian options
Ok this review is only for the lack of vegetarian options on the menu and the extremely pricey food they have with mediocre taste. I basically had to customize one pasta dish to have no meat so essentially I got tomato sauce and pasta. The whole dish was bland and didn't taste good. I would definitely not recommend vegetarian folks to stop here for food as there are no options unless you like mediocre food.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing as always! We used to go to Basta Pasta often
Amazing as always! We used to go to Basta Pasta often before pandemic and we really miss Basta Pasta. We miss Jun but we also had an amazing server, Daniel! He was so attentive, kind, nice and friendly. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much, Daniel!
Be the first to ReplyInteresting concept (Italian and Japanese fusion) and nice
Interesting concept (Italian and Japanese fusion) and nice ambiance (open air kitchens, classy decor) paired with underwhelming food and not-so-attentive service led to a 3.5/5 star experience.My entree, Spaghetti con ova di Pesce, was an interesting combination of spaghetti with fish roe and shiso. However, the other ingredients listed on the menu -- onions, garlic butter, and clam juice -- had barely any impact. I wish that wasn't the case because this somewhat dry and bland pasta needed something more.For dessert, the Biancomangiare was a tasty almond flan that sort of reminded me of pistachio gelato in a good way. I wasn't as much of a fan of the passion fruit sauce on top which overpowered the smooth nutty flavor of the flan.If you're really curious about Japanese and Italian fusion, check this place out. Otherwise, you may want to go elsewhere -- especially if you want flavorful cuisine.
Be the first to ReplyThis place is just a pasta place.
With Lilia and Rezdora and such places now setting the standard, this place feels like just another neighborhood pasta spot. Is it good? Well, how is your neighborhood Italian spot? Yeah... That.
Be the first to ReplyI've been coming to basta pasta for a really long time and
I've been coming to basta pasta for a really long time and the food is always excellent! Staff is always on point and the vibe is always right! I will say that one of my favorite things that I always get every single time no matter what is the asparagus appetizer - can't go there without getting it! Yum
Be the first to ReplyI'd been to Basta Pasta several years ago and wanted to
I'd been to Basta Pasta several years ago and wanted to revisit the restaurant. I went on a Wednesday night and was surprised at how quiet the restaurant was. The restaurant's design is open-concept, with the kitchen visible to patrons. This is the type of restaurant that is good if you are looking for an ambiance that is conducive to conversation. Due to the pandemic, the uni pasta that they're known for was not on the menu; however, there were still a variety of options to choose from, including the Fusili con Parmigiano e Prosciutto, which is served out of the Parmesan wheel. I ordered the risotto with mushrooms, which was well-seasoned and well cooked. I wouldn't say any of the dishes ordered were amazing/stood out to me, but all of the dishes were consistently good. Overall, I think I would recommend coming to Basta Pasta because I think it is a safe option to get good pasta, a nice atmosphere, and good service. Being a Japanese-Italian fusion, I am empathetic to the fact that the pandemic has created shortages in their regular ingredients but am excited to revisit this when their uni pasta is back!
Be the first to ReplyThe place looks a little outdated.
But it fits well with Italian/Japanese concept. Out front it has this nice oval bar looking design, but as you walk in there's the main dining area.Tuna tataki 4/5 - tuna was pretty fresh and the sauce that came with it was delicious and made the whole dish into a perfection. The broccoli was nicely charred and balanced well with tuna.Octopus 3/5 - I would skip this. Decent and nothing special about this. The vegetables that came with it tasted underwhelming and bland.Flying fish roe pasta 3.5/5 - ย it was a pretty delicious and simple pasta. But for the price quote, I would never get it again. This is such a basic pasta that you can simply make it at home for a lot cheaper. The shiso was not as strong as I would like. The noodle was slightly undercooked as well.Uni pasta 3.5/5 - again, this doesn't worth the price quote as well. Decent amount of uni but it didn't tasted as fresh. The sauce was a little too creamy taste to me - wish it tasted a little more like uni. Grapefruit tonic 4/5 - quite pricey for a basic non-alcoholic grapefruit tonic drink. Grapefruit taste was strong which I liked, but felt like for $6 is a little steep and I could totally make this at home for a lot cheaper.Server never came back and check on us or asked how we liked our food. Maybe because we didn't spend money on drinks, but if that was the case then that's just rude. Regardless, I still tipped him 18% for the service that he never actually provided during my stay. Would never come back again. It was a great that I can finally check this restaurant out of my list. Food was alright - nothing wowed me. Service was nonexistent. Pricey for what you get. ย Tried, NEXT.
Be the first to ReplyJust discovered this place in Chelsea.
A gem of a menu. Great food. We had octopus, burrata, black ink pasta. We asked for lunch special with 5$ salad and espresso that comes with the main course. My compliments to Alonso the bartender for making my margarita just the way I like it. And big thanks to Miguel and Trinidad for accommodating our food modifications! And just being wonderful
Be the first to ReplyFood was great.
Highly recommend. It's an Italian/ Japanese fusion but feels more like a smaller plate, less heavy Italian. Didn't really feel any Japanese influence other than the decor.
Be the first to ReplyNot exactly what it used to be.
The food here is a Japanese inspired Italian cuisine. The concept is great and the favours mesh very well as a result. Starting with the appetiser, the octopus and scallops were on point. The octopus is grilled and then garnished like a Mediterranean dish (one leg) the scallops had 8-9 pcs (although most likely cut in the middle to make more so really 4 pcs) and makes good use of sauces. The wasabi is strong is it tastes like scallop sashimi.Moving onto the pasta, the must get is the Uni pasta. The Uni blends very well, despite not being Uni season, this pasta saved the restaurant. It's not too fishy (as most Uni is) and the pasta makes good use of the natural flavours. The truffle risotto is nothing special. It tastes like what it sounds. Truffle on rissotto and nothing more. Lastly, the pasta using the parmesan cheese wheel was butter and wholly disappointing. Despite the fancy cheese wheel service, it doesn't do much more than it looks.To top it off we had dessert at the end. Tiramisu is standard. The creme bruele was weird with pears inside. Took away from the essence of creme brรปlรฉe.Bear in mind that there is a no show fee when you don't show up to your reservation, so be mindful of time!
Be the first to ReplyIt was recommended by a friend who said the Japanese
It was recommended by a friend who said the Japanese Italian fusion was a must try. It was a nice looking restaurant. Really clean and nice modern decor. But the pasta was just meh. I ordered the squid ink pasta with seafood in a white sauce. Should have been amazing but the pasta was slightly undercooked. Seafood portion was stingy. And flavor was bland. Service was courteous and quick but at $27, I expected to be blown away.
Be the first to ReplyCold, feels like a pop up restaurant.
No ambiance. You walk thru the kitchen to sit (be aware they have a "B" rating from Dpt of Health). Food, mediocre at best. Scampi was cut up shrimp (looked like 8 shrimp but pieced together makes 2). Service took 10 mins to serve cold appetizers, 40mins to serve pasta. Yes, 40mins. Not sure what others see in this place - no it is not a fusion restaurant.Not to be revisited.
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