Basta

Basta Menu

(401) 461-2300
2195 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905

Antipasti


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.
Bruschetta
$13.00
Grilled Italian bread, creamy ricotta cheese, fire roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil, arugula pesto.
Melanzane
$11.00
Eggplant, marinara, whole milk mozzarella.
Polpette
$11.00
Family recipe meatballs, San Marzano marinara, fresh ricotta.
Salsiccia and Polenta
$14.00
Roasted Tuscan sausage, creamy polenta, peperonata.
Clams Casino
$11.00
The famous, "driftwood" recipe.
Calamari
$13.00
Crispy point Judith calamari, hot cherry peppers, garlic butter.
Escarole and Beans
13.00
Braised escarole, fresh cannellini beans, garlic, rosemary, prosciutto cracklings.

$Insalate


Cesare
$12.00
Crisp romaine lettuce, garlicky croutons, classic caesar dressing topped with shaved grana padano.
Mista
$12.00
Radiccio, fennel, baby arugula, walnuts, orange-mint vinaigrette.
Bibb
$11.00
Bibb lettuce, gorgonzola, candied pecans, granny smith apples, raspberry vinaigrette.
Beet and Burrata
$14.00
Roasted red beets, creamy burrata cheese, chardonnay pickled onions, pistachio pesto.
Caprese
13.00
Fresh mozzarella, seasonal tomato, e. V. O. O., aged balsamic, fresh oregano.

$Vera Pizza Napoletana


The Sophia Loren
$16.00
Oven roasted eggplant, burrata, crispy basil, spicy tomato marinara.
Prosciutto
$17.00
Baby arugula, grape tomatoes, fontina, prosciutto di parma, E.V.O.O., grana padano.
Butternut
$20.00
Mascarpone, smoked pecans, taleggio, shaved appleand butternut squash.
Polpette
$16.00
Family recipe meatballs, pomodoro, fresh oregano, fresh ricotta, pecorino.
Salame
$16.00
Spicy soppressata, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, oregano.
Carbonara
$16.00
Pecorino, smoked bacon, mozzarella, crushed pepper flake, farm egg.
Campagna
23.00
12 hour braised short rib, gorgonzola, wild mushroom, scallion, brown butter.

$Primi


Tortellini Alla Vodka
$17.00
Fresh cheese tortellini, grana padano, vodka and basil in a pink tomato cream.
Risotto
$24.00
Smoked tomato, grilled eggplant involtini with chicken and ricotta stuffing, parsley vinaigrette.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
$17.00
Housemade potato gnocchi, with fresh mozzarella, basil, San Marzano marinara.
Orecchiette con Salsiccia
$18.00
"little ear pasta", spicy handmade sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino, California garlic, E.V.O.O.
Ravioli di Basta
29.00
Lobster and straciatella ravioli, crushed San Marzano tomato lobster sauce, braised soppressata, crispy basil.

$Secondi


Pollo Marsala
$24.00
Pan roasted boneless chicken thighs, wild mushrooms, marsala reduction, scallions, potato croquette.
Salmone
$29.00
Grilled Faroe island salmon, fresh lobster, citrus beurre blanc, arugula risotto.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
$22.00
Pan crisped veal, mozzarella, San Marzano marinara, served with penne.
Pesce Arrosto
$28.00
Icelandic cod, grape tomato and oregano salsa, bread crumbs, fried capers, poached fennel, creamy polenta.
Saltimbocca di Vitello
$24.00
Milk-fed veal scaloppine, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sage white wine reduction, served with potato croquette.
14 Oz. Dry Aged Sirloin
$38.00
Grilled over local oak, buttery potato puree, bordelaise sauce, pistachio mushroom and butternut squash hash.
Salsiccia Toscana
26.00
Sausage stuffed with provolone, garlic and peppers, braised cannellini beans, grilled escarole, pickled pepper, fricco.

$Sides


Potato Croquettes
$6.00
Yukon potato, roasted garlic, mozzarella.
Butternut Hash
$6.00
Butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, pistachios.
Cannellini Beans
$6.00
Escarole, prosciutto cracklings.
Broccoli Rabe
$6.00
Lemon, garlic, crushed pepper.

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