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Basta Italian Restaurant
2195 Broad St
Cranston, RI 02905
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Antipasti
Calamari
$13.00
Crispy pt. Judith calamari, hot cherry peppers, garlic butter
Gondolina
$13.00
Crispy zucchini, wild shrimp, corn, avocado puree, chili oil
Melanzane
$11.00
Eggplant, marinara, whole milk mozzarella
Clams Casino
$11.00
The famous, "driftwood" recipe
Figata**
$12.00
Wood oven roasted figs stuffed with gorgonzola, shaved walnuts, truffle oil
Polpette
$11.00
Family recipe meatballs, san marzano marinara, fresh ricotta
Basta Bruschetta
$18.00
Garlic toast, local lobster, smashed avocado, burrata, oven roasted tomato, olive oil, basil leaf
Antipasto Platter**
$19.00
A generous combination of imported and house cured meats, fine cheeses and preserves based on our chef's daily inspiration and current market availability
Insalate
Additions: grilled chicken (+$6) – grilled shrimp (+$9) – grilled salmon (+$12)
Estiva**
$12.00
Shaved summer squashes, roasted corn, walnuts, grana padano, scallions, basil, lemon vinaigrette
Caprese**
$13.00
Fresh mozzarella, seasonal tomato, e.v.o.o., Aged balsamic, fresh oregano
Cesare
$12.00
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlicky croutons, classic caesar dressing, shaved grana padano
Beet + Berry
$13.00
Roasted beets, strawberries, whipped ricotta, baby arugula, couscous, white balsamic vinaigrette
Bibb**
$11.00
Bibb lettuce, gorgonzola, candied pecans, granny smith apples, raspberry vinaigrette
Vera Pizza Napoletana
Basta is rhode island's first avpn certified pizzeria, and we are one of less than 100 such establishments in north america. We use d.o.p. San marzano tomatoes, "00" flour, fresh mozzarella and the finest extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. At nearly 900 degrees fahrenheit our imported oven creates flavoring and texture that only a traditional wood-burning process can. Additions: certified (gluten free) dough – proscuitto – smoked bacon - wood oven chicken – salsiccia – soppressata $4 (each)
Bianca
$16.00
Roasted zucchini, jalapeno, garlic, lemon, corn, ricotta cheese
The Sophia Loren
$16.00
Oven roasted eggplant, burrata, crispy basil, spicy tomato marinara
Dolcezza
$17.00
Sliced figs, mascarpone, grana padano, baby arugula, truffle
Carbonara
$16.00
Pecorino, smoked bacon, mozzarella, crushed pepper flake, farm egg
Prosciutto
$17.00
Baby arugula, grape tomatoes, fontina, prosciutto di parma, e.v.o.o., Grana padano
Polpette
$16.00
Family recipe meatballs, pomodoro, fresh oregano, fresh ricotta, pecorino
Margherita D. O. P.
$14.00
San marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil - made this way since 1889
Primi
Our pasta is handmade as it has been in italy since the 13th century. We use semolina, eggs, flour and love – in classic italian fashion. Certified gluten free pasta (+$4)
Linguine Fra Diavolo
$29.00
Fresh linguine pasta, local lobster, crushed san marzano tomato, calabrian chili, herbs, toasted breadcrumbs
Rigatoni Alla Bolognese
$19.00
Traditional ragu of slow braised beef, veal and pork, grana padano
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
$17.00
House made potato gnocchi, with fresh mozzarella, basil, san marzano marinara
Ravioli
$24.00
Ravioli stuffed with pistachio, goat cheese and leek, short rib ragu, gremolata, pecorino
Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
$18.00
"Little ear pasta", spicy handmade sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino, california garlic, e.v.o.o.
Tortellini Alla Vodka
$17.00
Fresh cheese tortellini, grana padano, vodka and basil in a pink tomato cream
Secondi
12oz Prime Hanger Steak*
$33.00
Marinated and grilled steak, roasted onions, cabernet vinegar, baby lettuces, gorgonzola, garlicky croutons
Tuscan Sausage**
$26.00
Roasted artisan sausage, braised cannellini beans and smoked bacon, pickled garden peppers
Pollo al Marsala
$24.00
Pan roasted and stuffed chicken breast, with cremini mushrooms and provolone cheese, marsala reduction, whipped yukon potatoes, scallions
Pollo/Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Pan crisped chicken or veal, mozzarella, san marzano marinara, served with penne
- $20.00
- $22.00
Cotoletta Pazza
$38.00
Crispy milk-fed veal chop, stuffed with prosciutto di parma and fresh mozzarella, blanketed with lobster cream, wild shrimp, served with penne
Saltimbocca di Vitello
$23.00
Milk-fed veal scalopine, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sage white wine reduction, served with potato croquette
Salmone* **
$29.00
Grilled faroe island salmon, fresh lobster, citrus beurre blanc, arugula risotto
Couscous Alle Vongole
$26.00
Local clams, sardinian couscous, saffron-tomato brodo, 'nduja, herbs, grilled broccoli rabe
Sides
Broccoli Rabe**
$6.00
Lemon, toasted garlic
Grilled Zucchini**
$6.00
Lemon-herb vinaigrette, pecorino
Cannellini Beans**
$6.00
Smoked bacon, pickled peppers
Whipped Potato**
$6.00
Prosciutto, crème fraiche, scallion
Potato Croquettes
$6.00
Mozzarella, roasted garlic
*Rhode island law requires us to inform you that consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Gluten free or can be prepared gluten free
Dolce
There is always room
Gelato
$9.50
Selections of handcrafted organic, grass-fed milk gelato. It's serious
Tiramisu
$9.00
Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso and mascarpone zabaglione, with flavors of chocolate, rum, fresh vanilla, cocoa powder
Honey Chocolate Cake**
$12.00
Honey glazed chocolate cake, creme fraiche caramels, sea salt, chocolate-coffee crumble, orange puree, white chocolate, vanilla bean gelato
Lemon Curd Tart
$11.00
Olive oil infused lemon curd, blackberry and mascarpone frosting, mini meringues, blueberry reduction, fresh blackberries
Cheesecake
$10.00
Ellie's famous cheesecake, sorry it's a secret, imported italian cherries
Doughnuts
$10.00
Buttermilk-lemon glaze, white chocolate frosting
Creme Brulee
$9.00
Rose and vanilla bean scented
Flavors
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk
Tahitian Vanilla Bean - Belgian Chocolate
Seasonal Sorbetto
Inquire with server
Espresso Bar
We are proud to brew lavazza coffee
Espresso
- Single $3.00
- Double $4.50
Cappuccino
$5.00
Single shot of espresso topped with foam and a touch of steamed milk
Latte Macchiato
$5.00
Espresso poured over steamed milk in a tall glass
Coffee
$2.75Hot Chocolate
$4.00Numi Organic Tea
$3.00Dopo Cena
Always follow a great meal with a great drink
Ditta Bortolo Nardini Aqua di Cedro
$11.00Ditta Bortolo Nardini Aquavite di Vinaccia
$11.00Amaro Fratelli Ramazzotti
$8.00Averna Amaro Siciliano
$8.00Limoncello Sogno di Sorrento
$9.00Grappa Marolo di Barolo
$12.00Grappa Castello Banfi
$11.50Brusnell Calvados
$7.50
Please inform your waiter if you have any allergies before ordering. $2 per person cake plating charge for outside cakes + pastries. **Gluten free or can be prepared gluten free
Specials
Bella Bellini
$11.00
Seasonal fruits with prosecco, bellini style!
Cetrioli
$11.00
Cucumber vodka, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup, topped with prosecco
Il Capo
$11.00
Tequila blanco, jalapeno infused agave nectar, fresh lime, chili oil + salt rim
Blueberry Infusion
$10.00
House infused blueberry + mint vodka, topped with q tonic water
Primavera
$12.00
Citrus vodka, luxardo, creme de violette, fresh lemon juice
Gin Mule
$12.00
London dry gin, orange bitters, simple syrup, q grapefruit soda
Spring Sangria
$12.00
Sauvignon blanc, white cranberry, mango puree, brandy, grapefruit rum, pineapple juice
Barrel Aged
Negroni
$12.00
Pineapple infused campari, london dry gin, carpano antica - aged 2 weeks
Blood Orange Manhattan
$12.00
Bulleit rye, carpano antica, luxardo, blood orange bitters - aged 30 days
Alla Spina
Ask server for this weeks specials! $6
Ommegang Rare VOS | 6.5% | Belgian Pale | NY
$6.50
Apple, citrus, caramel, balanced
Boulevard Tank 7 | 8.5% | Saison | KS
$8.00
Pepper, grapefruit, dry
Ommegang Rosetta | 5.6% | Kriek | NY
$10.00
Sweet cherry, tart, beautiful
Estrella Inedit | 4.8% | Witbier | Spain
$8.00
Light, floral, cleansing
Goose Island IPA | 5.9% | IPA | Chicago
$6.00
Citrus, caramel, smooth
Allagash Black | 7.5% | Stout | Maine
$9.50
Roasty, sweet, silky
Tasting Flight
Tasting Flight
$13.00
Create your own personal wine tasting from our renowned by-the-glass selections below. Select any 3 wines and explore them with a generous tasting pour of each
White
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River, 2013
- $14.00
- $52.00
Chardonnay, William Hill, Central Coast, 2013
- $10.00
- $36.00
Falanghina, Miali, Puglia, 2013
- $11.00
- $40.00
Gavi, Castello Banfi Principessa Gavia, Montalcino D.O.C.G., 2013
- $11.00
- $40.00
Moscato D'asti, Mia Dolcea, Piemonte D.O.C.G., 2014
- $10.00
- $36.00
Pinot Grigio, Astoria, Alisia, 2013
- $9.00
- $32.00
Pinot Grigio, Kettmeir, Alto Adige, 2015
- $12.00
- $44.00
Prosecco, La Marca (187ml), Treviso
$11.00Riesling, Dr. Loosen "L"., Mosel, Germany, 2014
- $9.00
- $32.00
Rosé Cuvee Brut, Carpene Malvolti (187ml), Veneto
$11.00Rosé, Whispering Angel, Cotes De Provence, 2016
- $12.00
- $44.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, Marlborough, 2016
- $11.00
- $40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Prodigo, Friuli-Grave D.0.C., 2015
- $11.00
- $40.00
Red
Barbera D'alba, Piazzo, Piemonte D.O.C., 2014
- $9.00
- $32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Crest Grand Estate, Columbia Valley, 2012
- $11.00
- $40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Sonoma, 2012
- $12.00
- $44.00
Chianti, da Vinci, Toscana, 2013
- $10.00
- $36.00
Malbec, Trivento "Amado Sur", Argentina, 2012
- $10.00
- $36.00
Merlot, Compass, California, 2011
- $9.00
- $32.00
Merlot, Ghost Pines, Napa/Sonoma, 2012
- $12.00
- $44.00
Negroamaro, Gran Passione, Puglia-Salento D.O.C.G., 2011
- $10.00
- $36.00
Pinot Noir, Angelini, Veneto, 2014
- $9.00
- $32.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, Monterey/Sonoma/Santa Barbara, 2013
- $12.00
- $44.00
Red Zinfandel, Predator "Old Vine", Lodi, 2012
- $10.00
- $36.00
Sangiovese, Tenuta Sassoregale, Maremma Toscana, 2014
- $11.00
- $40.00
Super Tuscan, Poggio Ai Ginepri, Toscana-Bolgheri D.O.C., 2014
- $12.00
- $44.00
Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cesari"mara", Veneto, 2013
- $12.00
- $44.00
Sparkling & Champagne
Armand de Brignac, Brut Champagne
$425.00Armand de Brignac, Rose Champagne
$695.00Banfi Rosa Regale, Sparkling Red, 2011
$40.00Beau Joie, Brut Champagne
$165.00Bellavista Cuvee, Brut Champagne
$76.00Dom Perignon, Brut Champagne, 2003
$275.00Dom Perignon, Rose Champagne, 2002
$695.00La Marca, Prosecco
$29.00Moet "Imperial", Brut Champagne
$93.00Mumm Napa Valley Brut, Brut Prestige
$58.00Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco
$36.00Veuve Cliquot, Brut Champagne
$100.00Italian
Arneis Blange, Ceretto, Piemonte, 2010
$48.00Greco di Tufo, Terredora di Paolo, Campania, 2013
$38.00La Battistina, Gavi, Piemonte, 2013
$34.00Orvieto, Santa Cristina, Classico, 2012
$30.00Pignoletto, Bassi, Emilia-Romagna, 2013
$30.00Pinot Bianco, Villa Locatelli, Isonzo Del Friuli, 2011 2013
$34.00Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder, Dolomiti, 2012
$34.00Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona, Trentino, 2013
$28.00Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Valdadige, 2013
$52.00Soave Classico, Balestri Valda, Veneto, 2012
$32.00Vernaccia, Palagetto di San Gimignano, Toscano, 2013
$28.00Alternative
Caymus Conundrum, Rutherford, 2012
$52.00Pinot Gris, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, 2011
$32.00Pinot Gris, King Estate, Oregon, 2011
$40.00Reisling, Eroica, Washington, 2012
$48.00Rose, La Botera, Roig Parals, 2011
$30.00White X, Winemaker's Blend, California, 2011
$34.00White Zinfandel, Beringer, Napa, 2013
$28.00Sauvignon Blanc
Cakebread Cellars, Napa, 2013
$52.00Cloudy Bay, New Zealand, 2014
$56.00Duckhorn, Napa, 2013
$48.00Chardonnay
Cakebread Cellars, Napa, 2012
$50.00Cambria Katherine's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, 2011
$35.00Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, 2010
$32.00Far Niente, Napa, 2012
$100.00Ferrari-Carano, Napa, 2012
$40.00Kendall Jackson, Napa, 2013
$34.00Mer Soleil "Silver" (Unoaked), Santa Lucia Highlands, 2011
$42.00Shafer, Napa, 2010
$86.0090's Under $90
Superb wines rated 90+ points by wine spectator, priced under $90
Barolo, Attilio Ghisolfi "Bussia", Piedmont D.O.C.G., 2009
$70.00
94 points
Cabernet Sauvignon, Amavi, Walla Walla Valley, 2011
$60.00
92 points
Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros, 2013
$65.00
92 points
Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello Di Monsanto, Toscano, 2009
$50.00
92 points
Malbec, Luca, Uco Valley, 2012
$60.00
93 points
Merlot, Waterbrook Reserve, Coloumbia Valley, 2009
$52.00
91 points
Pinot Noir, Emeritus, Russian River Valley Hallberg Ranch, 2012
$65.00
93 points
Red Zinfandel, Seghesio "Old Vine", Sonoma County, 2011
$70.00
92 points
Super Tuscan, Brancaia "Ilatraia", IGT Toscano, 2010
$85.00
94 points