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  • Basso Cafe Restaurant & Bar

Basso Cafe Restaurant & Bar

(203) 354-6566
  • 124 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
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(203) 354-6566
  • Menu
  • Tapas and Appetizers
    • Feta & Figs $10

      Seared imported feta cheese topped with fresh figs comfit.

    • Jamon Iberico $16

      Hand sliced acorn fed lberico ham imported from salamanca, spain.

    • Roasted Olives $9

      Gluten free. Oven roasted imported mix olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Ham and Fontina Croquettes $8

      Served with light roasted garlic and smoked chili pepper aioli.

    • Coliflor Al Pimenton $8

      Gluten free. Sauteed cauliflower with spanish paprika and sherry wine.

    • Spinach and Chick Peas $10

      Gluten free. Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlicand olive oil.

    • Chorizo Casserole $9

      Iberico chorizo from spain with chickpeas, caramelized and roasted peppers.

    • Guindilla Peppers $7

      Imported guindilla peppers light spice in brine.

    • Sardines Al Ajillo $12

      Gluten free. Braised fresh sardines with shaved garlic and lemon drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

    • Grilled Asparagus $11

      Gluten free. Served with wild mushroom and black truffle.

    • Gnocchi $12

      Homemade potatoes gnocchi with creamy shitake mushroom sauce drizzled with 36 month old white truffle oil.

    • Empanadas $8

      Pulled chicken and sofrito or certified angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with light spicy tomato sauce.

    • Artisanal Cheese and Prosciutto $20

      Chef's selection of fine cheeses from around the world with prosciutto di parma and accompaniments.

    • Mozzarella and Bacon $11

      Gluten free. Wrapped drizzled with dried apricots and mustard caramel vinaigrette.

    • Pan Con Tomate $7

      Grilled Italian bread with tomato, garlic-oregano and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Calamares A La Plancha $13

      Gluten free. Sauteed calamari on the griddle, olive oil, garlic and light crushed peppers.

    • Mussels Alla Diavola $14

      Cultivated steamed pei mussels in white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes.

    • Sauteed Brussels Sprouts $9

      Gluten free. With sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Arepas $8

      Two authentic venezuelan com cakes stuffed with avocado chicken salad or refried black beans and while cheese.

    • Melanzane Sott'olio $8

      Pickled eggplant, oreganoand basil.

    • Bruschetta Di Parma $9

      Prosciutto di panna aged 24 months, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella over sun dried tomato spread crostfnl.

    • Tuna and Mango Sashimi Style $13

      Yellow fin tuna with mango, soy dressingand sesame seed, served with fried wonton chips.

    • Roasted Peppers and Anchovies $8

      Roasted red bell peppers and anchovies with shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Potatoes Brava $7

      Gluten free. Fried potatoes served with light spicy parmesan aioli.

    • Hanger Steak $13

      Grilled free range grass fed hanger cut with "chimichurri ".

  • Appetizers and Tapas
    • Sauteed Spinach and Chick Peas $10

      Shaved garlic, a touch of lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Fritelle Di Carciofi $10

      Battered deep fried fresh artichokes with pecorino romano, lemon and basil.

    • Grilled Hanger Steak $12

      Grilled free range grass fed hanger cut with "chimichurri ".

    • Mussels Alla Diavola $14

      Cultivated steamed PEI mussels in white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes.

    • Artisanal Cheese and Prosciutto $20

      4 chefs selection of fine cheeses from around the world with accompaniments and thin sliced prosciutto di parma.

    • Pan Con Tomate $7

      Grilled Italian bread with tomato, garlic-oregano and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Mozzarella and Bacon $10

      Mozzarella wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon drizzled with dried apricots and mustard caramel vinaigrette.

    • Grilled Asparagus $11

      Served with wild mushroom and black truffle.

    • Potatoes Brava $7

      Fried potatoes served with light spicy Parmesan aioli.

    • Bruschetta Di Parma $9

      Prosciutto di parma aged 24 months, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella over sun dried tomato spread crostini.

    • Coliflor Al Pimenton $8

      Sauteed cauliflower with Spanish paprika and sherry wine chili pepper aioli.

    • Feta & Figs $10

      Seared imported feta cheese topped with fresh figs comfit.

    • Calamares A La Plancha $12

      Sauteed calamari on the griddle, olive oil, garlic and light crushed peppers.

    • Tuna and Mango Sashimi Style $12

      Yellow fin tuna with mango, soy dressingand sesame seed, served with fried wonton chips.

    • Roasted Olives $8

      Oven roasted imported mix olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Arepas $8

      Two authentic Venezuelan mini corn cakes stuffed with avocado chicken salad or refried black beans and white cheese.

    • Sauteed Brussels Sprouts $9

      With sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Ham and Fontina Croquettes $9

      Served with light roasted garlic and smoked chili pepper aioli.

    • Empanadas $8

      Pulled chicken and sofrito or certified angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with light spicy tomato sauce.

  • Salads
    • Basso Salad $12

      Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese with lemon-soy vinaigrette.

    • Organic Beet Salad $13

      Organic greens with roasted organic beets, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, dijon dressing.

    • Classic Caesar $11

      With herb croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese.

    • Beet Salad $13

      Organic greens with roasted beers, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, dijon dressing.

    • Lobster Salad $19

      Fresh maine lobster salad with avocado, endivesand heart of palm served with grilled Italian bread.

    • Mediterranean Salad $13

      Romaine lettuce, radicchio endives, tomatoes, olives, fresh imported buffalo mozzarellaand Italian vinaigrette.

  • Entrees
    • Grilled Rack Of Lamb $31

      Marinated grilled Australian rack of lamb au jus served with scallions mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans.

    • Steak Martin Fierro $32

      Gluten free. Grilled 12 oz prime sirloin steak served with tomatoes and avocado salad, fried yuccaand parsley citrus salsa.

    • Seafood Linguini $29

      Al dente linguini pasta tossed with mussels, clams, calamariand shrimp with light tomato and white wine sauce.

    • Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello $26

      Gluten free. Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wineand fresh lemon sauce.

    • Sea Scallops $32

      Seared maine diver sea scallops over creamy polenta with crispy pancetta served with shaved asparagus and truffle vinaigrette.

    • Duck Breast $32

      Gluten free. Pan roasted crispy skin duck breast served with potato gratin and maple quince sauce.

    • Stuffed Pork Chop $29

      Pan roasted fontina and spinach stuffed pork chop with polenta squares and roasted grapes sauce.

    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $24

      Traditional Napoletanan eggplant Parmesan.

    • Tuscan Grilled Chicken under A Brick $28

      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

      Pan roasted crispy skin duck breast served with potato gratin and maple quince sauce.

    • Cavatelli Chicken Scarpiello $26

      Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and fresh lemon sauce.

  • Panini
    • Arepas $10

      Two large filled arepas served with small salad.

    • Iberico Ham and Manchego Cheese $12

      Thin sliced iberico ham and manchego cheese on ciabatta bread.

    • Caprese $10

      Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on ciabatta bread.

    • Chicken & Gouda $11

      Grilled chicken, gouda cheese, caramelized onions and chipotle mayonnaise on ciabatta bread.

    • Prosciutto Di Parma $11

      Prosciutto di parma aged 24 months brie cheese and grilled asparagus.

  • Desserts
    • Tres Leches $11

      Vanilla cake soaked in 3 kinds of milk drizzled with caramel.

    • Tartelette Of Dulce De Leche $14

      Covered with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with sea salt served with home made vanilla gelato.

    • Affogato $12

      Chocolate chip cookie cup served with vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso.

    • Gelato & Sorbet $9

      Two scoops of homemade sorbet and gelato served with mini biscotti.

    • Chocolate Molten Lava Cake $11

      Flour less molten lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream and served with strawberries and fresh whipped cream.

    • Key Lime Pie $12

      Homemade individual pie served with lime gelato.

    • Chef Selection Of Artisanal Cheese $16

      With accompaniment.

  • Wraps
    • Custom Panini or Wrap $12

    • Chicken Caesar $9

      Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing.

    • Veggie Mediterranean $9

      Chickpeas humus, cucumbers, mixed greens, mozzarella and basil.

    • Avocado Chicken $9

      Avocado and chicken tossed with mayo, cilantro and scallions.

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