Basta

Basta Menu

(319) 337-2010
121 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240

Starters


Olives
$6.00
Assorted house marinated olives.
Tomato Bisque
$3.50
Purée of tomatoes, white wine and cream with Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Wood Oven Focaccia
$10.00
Shaved garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.
Meat & Cheese
$16.00
Soppressata, prosciutto di parma, pecorino toscano, taleggio, toasted focaccia, date marmellata, pickles.
Stuffed Dates
$11.00
Handmade Italian sausage filled dates, pancetta, gorgonzola, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.
Burrata
$11.00
Creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia.
Calamari
$12.00
Polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.
Meatballs
$10.00
Handmade beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, Parmesan, focaccia.
Bibb Salad
$6.50
Bibb lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, English cucumbers, red onion, Parmesan vinaigrette.
Beet Salad
$9.00
Roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.
Meat & Cheese
16.00
Prosciutto di parma, soppressata, pecorino toscano, taleggio, toasted focaccia, date marmellata, pickles.

$Salads


Citrus Grilled Shrimp
$15.50
Six wild caught gulf shrimp, romaine, ricotta, orange, radishes, red onion, fennel, mint, citrus vinaigrette.
Chicken Panzanella
$16.00
Grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette.
Steak & Beet
$16.00
Grilled medium-rare hanger steak, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.
Calamari
$13.50
Flash fried calamari, romaine, roasted red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, red pepper aioli, Parmesan, citrus vinaigrette.
Salmon Salad
$17.00
Grilled loch duart salmon, crispy potatoes, arugula, asparagus, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chianti vinaigrette, saffron aioli.
Chicken Panzanella
14.00
Grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette.

$Pizzas


Margherita
$14.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil.
Marinara
$11.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese).
Salsiccia
$16.00
Handmade spicy Italian sausage, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil.
Pepperoni
$16.00
Calabrese salami, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil.
Quattro Formaggi
$16.00
Taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano.
Funghi
$15.00
Local shiitake and oyster mushrooms, basil pesto, mozzarella.
Lobster Pizza
$19.50
Maine lobster, sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta.
Lobster Pizza
19.00
Maine lobster, sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta.

$Sandwiches

On handmade focaccia choice of tomato bisque or ribs salad.
Meatball
$14.00
Handmade meatballs, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella.
Porchetta
$14.00
Slowly braised pork, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, giardiniera, provolone.
P.L.T.
$13.00
Crispy strips of house cured pancetta, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted pepper aioli.
Eggplant Parmesan
$13.00
Crispy breaded eggplant, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella.
The Parma
$14.00
Prosciutto di parma, soppressata, arugula, tomatoes, shaved pecorino toscano, red onion, roasted garlic aioli.
Grilled Chicken
$13.00
Roasted red peppers, arugula, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion, herb ricotta spread.
Shrimp Arrabbiata
14.00
Six spiced gulf shrimp, arugula, red onion, vine ripe tomato, giardiniera, garlic aioli.

$Pastas

Served with homemade bread. All pasta, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta, and pretty much everything else you see is hand crafted daily.
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli
$21.00
Handmade butternut squash and mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
$18.00
Handmade spaghetti, beef and pork ragu, pancetta, Parmesan cheese.
Crab Spaghetti
$25.00
Handmade spaghetti, blue crab, sweet corn crema, pepper relish, pickled fresno chili, asparagus, pancetta.
Eggplant Parmesan
$16.50
Crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, handmade spaghetti, Parmesan.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
$18.00
Herb marinated chicken, grape tomatoes, broccoli rabe, handmade fettuccine, Parmesan cream.
Garden Pasta
$16.00
Handmade spaghetti, zucchini, squash, local mushrooms, tomato basil sauce, crumbled goat cheese.
Sausage & Orecchiette
$17.50
Spicy Italian sausage, orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, pecorino toscano, garlic breadcrumbs.
Four Cheese Penne
16.50
Baked pasta with taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan cream, pancetta, basil and tomatoes.

$Main Plates


Hanger Steak
$33.00
Grilled medium-rare, rosemary red potatoes, fire roasted broccolini, salsa verde.
Scottish Salmon
$29.00
Porcini mushroom crusted loch duart salmon, potato gnocchi, pancetta, mushrooms, sweet peas, prosecco lemon butter sauce.
Prosciutto Chicken
$25.00
Prosciutto and fontina wrapped chicken breast, potato gnocchi, fire roasted asparagus, pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, pesto.
Chicken Milanese
$22.00
Parmesan breaded chicken breast, crispy potatoes, arugula, grape tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, salsa rossa, garlic aioli.
Rib Eye
$33.00
Certified black Angus 12 oz. grilled rib eye, Parmesan whipped potatoes, fire roasted asparagus, barolo wine reduction.
Filet Mignon
$35.00
Certified black Angus 7 oz. grilled beef tenderloin, Parmesan whipped potatoes, fire roasted asparagus, barolo wine reduction.

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