Basso Cafe Restaurant & Bar

Basso Cafe Restaurant & Bar Menu

(203) 354-6566
124 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

Tapas and Appetizers


Feta & Figs
$10.00
Seared imported feta cheese topped with fresh figs comfit.
Jamon Iberico
$16.00
Hand sliced acorn fed lberico ham imported from salamanca, spain.
Roasted Olives
$9.00
Gluten free. Oven roasted imported mix olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.
Ham and Fontina Croquettes
$8.00
Served with light roasted garlic and smoked chili pepper aioli.
Coliflor Al Pimenton
$8.00
Gluten free. Sauteed cauliflower with spanish paprika and sherry wine.
Spinach and Chick Peas
$10.00
Gluten free. Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlicand olive oil.
Chorizo Casserole
$9.00
Iberico chorizo from spain with chickpeas, caramelized and roasted peppers.
Guindilla Peppers
$7.00
Imported guindilla peppers light spice in brine.
Sardines Al Ajillo
$12.00
Gluten free. Braised fresh sardines with shaved garlic and lemon drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Grilled Asparagus
$11.00
Gluten free. Served with wild mushroom and black truffle.
Gnocchi
$12.00
Homemade potatoes gnocchi with creamy shitake mushroom sauce drizzled with 36 month old white truffle oil.
Empanadas
$8.00
Pulled chicken and sofrito or certified angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with light spicy tomato sauce.
Artisanal Cheese and Prosciutto
$20.00
Chef's selection of fine cheeses from around the world with prosciutto di parma and accompaniments.
Mozzarella and Bacon
$11.00
Gluten free. Wrapped drizzled with dried apricots and mustard caramel vinaigrette.
Pan Con Tomate
$7.00
Grilled Italian bread with tomato, garlic-oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Calamares A La Plancha
$13.00
Gluten free. Sauteed calamari on the griddle, olive oil, garlic and light crushed peppers.
Mussels Alla Diavola
$14.00
Cultivated steamed pei mussels in white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
Gluten free. With sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Arepas
$8.00
Two authentic venezuelan com cakes stuffed with avocado chicken salad or refried black beans and while cheese.
Melanzane Sott'olio
$8.00
Pickled eggplant, oreganoand basil.
Bruschetta Di Parma
$9.00
Prosciutto di panna aged 24 months, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella over sun dried tomato spread crostfnl.
Tuna and Mango Sashimi Style
$13.00
Yellow fin tuna with mango, soy dressingand sesame seed, served with fried wonton chips.
Roasted Peppers and Anchovies
$8.00
Roasted red bell peppers and anchovies with shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Potatoes Brava
$7.00
Gluten free. Fried potatoes served with light spicy parmesan aioli.
Hanger Steak
13.00
Grilled free range grass fed hanger cut with "chimichurri ".

$Appetizers and Tapas


Sauteed Spinach and Chick Peas
$10.00
Shaved garlic, a touch of lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Fritelle Di Carciofi
$10.00
Battered deep fried fresh artichokes with pecorino romano, lemon and basil.
Grilled Hanger Steak
$12.00
Grilled free range grass fed hanger cut with "chimichurri ".
Mussels Alla Diavola
$14.00
Cultivated steamed PEI mussels in white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes.
Artisanal Cheese and Prosciutto
$20.00
4 chefs selection of fine cheeses from around the world with accompaniments and thin sliced prosciutto di parma.
Pan Con Tomate
$7.00
Grilled Italian bread with tomato, garlic-oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Mozzarella and Bacon
$10.00
Mozzarella wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon drizzled with dried apricots and mustard caramel vinaigrette.
Grilled Asparagus
$11.00
Served with wild mushroom and black truffle.
Potatoes Brava
$7.00
Fried potatoes served with light spicy Parmesan aioli.
Bruschetta Di Parma
$9.00
Prosciutto di parma aged 24 months, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella over sun dried tomato spread crostini.
Coliflor Al Pimenton
$8.00
Sauteed cauliflower with Spanish paprika and sherry wine chili pepper aioli.
Feta & Figs
$10.00
Seared imported feta cheese topped with fresh figs comfit.
Calamares A La Plancha
$12.00
Sauteed calamari on the griddle, olive oil, garlic and light crushed peppers.
Tuna and Mango Sashimi Style
$12.00
Yellow fin tuna with mango, soy dressingand sesame seed, served with fried wonton chips.
Roasted Olives
$8.00
Oven roasted imported mix olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.
Arepas
$8.00
Two authentic Venezuelan mini corn cakes stuffed with avocado chicken salad or refried black beans and white cheese.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
With sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Ham and Fontina Croquettes
$9.00
Served with light roasted garlic and smoked chili pepper aioli.
Empanadas
8.00
Pulled chicken and sofrito or certified angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with light spicy tomato sauce.

$Salads


Basso Salad
$12.00
Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese with lemon-soy vinaigrette.
Organic Beet Salad
$13.00
Organic greens with roasted organic beets, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, dijon dressing.
Classic Caesar
$11.00
With herb croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Beet Salad
$13.00
Organic greens with roasted beers, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, dijon dressing.
Lobster Salad
$19.00
Fresh maine lobster salad with avocado, endivesand heart of palm served with grilled Italian bread.
Mediterranean Salad
13.00
Romaine lettuce, radicchio endives, tomatoes, olives, fresh imported buffalo mozzarellaand Italian vinaigrette.

$Entrees


Grilled Rack Of Lamb
$31.00
Marinated grilled Australian rack of lamb au jus served with scallions mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.
Steak Martin Fierro
$32.00
Gluten free. Grilled 12 oz prime sirloin steak served with tomatoes and avocado salad, fried yuccaand parsley citrus salsa.
Seafood Linguini
$29.00
Al dente linguini pasta tossed with mussels, clams, calamariand shrimp with light tomato and white wine sauce.
Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello
$26.00
Gluten free. Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wineand fresh lemon sauce.
Sea Scallops
$32.00
Seared maine diver sea scallops over creamy polenta with crispy pancetta served with shaved asparagus and truffle vinaigrette.
Duck Breast
$32.00
Gluten free. Pan roasted crispy skin duck breast served with potato gratin and maple quince sauce.
Stuffed Pork Chop
$29.00
Pan roasted fontina and spinach stuffed pork chop with polenta squares and roasted grapes sauce.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
$24.00
Traditional Napoletanan eggplant Parmesan.
Tuscan Grilled Chicken under A Brick
$28.00
Marinated grilled half free range chicken served with lemon and rosemary sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes sauteed baby carrots and beets.
Seared Duck Breast
$32.00
Pan roasted crispy skin duck breast served with potato gratin and maple quince sauce.
Cavatelli Chicken Scarpiello
26.00
Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and fresh lemon sauce.

$Panini


Arepas
$10.00
Two large filled arepas served with small salad.
Iberico Ham and Manchego Cheese
$12.00
Thin sliced iberico ham and manchego cheese on ciabatta bread.
Caprese
$10.00
Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on ciabatta bread.
Chicken & Gouda
$11.00
Grilled chicken, gouda cheese, caramelized onions and chipotle mayonnaise on ciabatta bread.
Prosciutto Di Parma
11.00
Prosciutto di parma aged 24 months brie cheese and grilled asparagus.

$Desserts


Tres Leches
$11.00
Vanilla cake soaked in 3 kinds of milk drizzled with caramel.
Tartelette Of Dulce De Leche
$14.00
Covered with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with sea salt served with home made vanilla gelato.
Affogato
$12.00
Chocolate chip cookie cup served with vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso.
Gelato & Sorbet
$9.00
Two scoops of homemade sorbet and gelato served with mini biscotti.
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
$11.00
Flour less molten lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream and served with strawberries and fresh whipped cream.
Key Lime Pie
$12.00
Homemade individual pie served with lime gelato.
Chef Selection Of Artisanal Cheese
16.00
With accompaniment.

$Wraps


Custom Panini or Wrap
$12.00
Chicken Caesar
$9.00
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing.
Veggie Mediterranean
$9.00
Chickpeas humus, cucumbers, mixed greens, mozzarella and basil.
Avocado Chicken
$9.00
Avocado and chicken tossed with mayo, cilantro and scallions.

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