• Iowa
  • Iowa City
  • Basta

Basta

(319) 337-2010
  • 121 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
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(319) 337-2010
  • Menu
  • Starters
    • Olives $6

      Assorted house marinated olives.

    • Tomato Bisque $3.5

      Purée of tomatoes, white wine and cream with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

    • Wood Oven Focaccia $10

      Shaved garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.

    • Meat & Cheese $16

      Soppressata, prosciutto di parma, pecorino toscano, taleggio, toasted focaccia, date marmellata, pickles.

    • Stuffed Dates $11

      Handmade Italian sausage filled dates, pancetta, gorgonzola, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.

    • Burrata $11

      Creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia.

    • Calamari $12

      Polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce.

    • Meatballs $10

      Handmade beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, Parmesan, focaccia.

    • Bibb Salad $6.5

      Bibb lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, English cucumbers, red onion, Parmesan vinaigrette.

    • Beet Salad $9

      Roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Meat & Cheese $16

      Prosciutto di parma, soppressata, pecorino toscano, taleggio, toasted focaccia, date marmellata, pickles.

  • Salads
    • Citrus Grilled Shrimp $15.5

      Six wild caught gulf shrimp, romaine, ricotta, orange, radishes, red onion, fennel, mint, citrus vinaigrette.

    • Chicken Panzanella $16

      Grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette.

    • Steak & Beet $16

      Grilled medium-rare hanger steak, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Calamari $13.5

      Flash fried calamari, romaine, roasted red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, red pepper aioli, Parmesan, citrus vinaigrette.

    • Salmon Salad $17

      Grilled loch duart salmon, crispy potatoes, arugula, asparagus, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chianti vinaigrette, saffron aioli.

    • Chicken Panzanella $14

      Grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette.

  • Pizzas
    • Margherita $14

      San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil.

    • Marinara $11

      San Marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese).

    • Salsiccia $16

      Handmade spicy Italian sausage, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil.

    • Pepperoni $16

      Calabrese salami, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil.

    • Quattro Formaggi $16

      Taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano.

    • Funghi $15

      Local shiitake and oyster mushrooms, basil pesto, mozzarella.

    • Lobster Pizza $19.5

      Maine lobster, sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta.

    • Lobster Pizza $19

      Maine lobster, sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta.

  • Sandwiches
    On handmade focaccia choice of tomato bisque or ribs salad.
    • Meatball $14

      Handmade meatballs, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella.

    • Porchetta $14

      Slowly braised pork, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, giardiniera, provolone.

    • P.L.T. $13

      Crispy strips of house cured pancetta, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted pepper aioli.

    • Eggplant Parmesan $13

      Crispy breaded eggplant, Calabrian Chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella.

    • The Parma $14

      Prosciutto di parma, soppressata, arugula, tomatoes, shaved pecorino toscano, red onion, roasted garlic aioli.

    • Grilled Chicken $13

      Roasted red peppers, arugula, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion, herb ricotta spread.

    • Shrimp Arrabbiata $14

      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

      Handmade butternut squash and mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce.

    • Spaghetti Bolognese $18

      Handmade spaghetti, beef and pork ragu, pancetta, Parmesan cheese.

    • Crab Spaghetti $25

      Handmade spaghetti, blue crab, sweet corn crema, pepper relish, pickled fresno chili, asparagus, pancetta.

    • Eggplant Parmesan $16.5

      Crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, handmade spaghetti, Parmesan.

    • Grilled Chicken Alfredo $18

      Herb marinated chicken, grape tomatoes, broccoli rabe, handmade fettuccine, Parmesan cream.

    • Garden Pasta $16

      Handmade spaghetti, zucchini, squash, local mushrooms, tomato basil sauce, crumbled goat cheese.

    • Sausage & Orecchiette $17.5

      Spicy Italian sausage, orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, pecorino toscano, garlic breadcrumbs.

    • Four Cheese Penne $16.5

      Baked pasta with taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan cream, pancetta, basil and tomatoes.

  • Main Plates
    • Hanger Steak $33

      Grilled medium-rare, rosemary red potatoes, fire roasted broccolini, salsa verde.

    • Scottish Salmon $29

      Porcini mushroom crusted loch duart salmon, potato gnocchi, pancetta, mushrooms, sweet peas, prosecco lemon butter sauce.

    • Prosciutto Chicken $25

      Prosciutto and fontina wrapped chicken breast, potato gnocchi, fire roasted asparagus, pine nuts, shaved Parmesan, pesto.

    • Chicken Milanese $22

      Parmesan breaded chicken breast, crispy potatoes, arugula, grape tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, salsa rossa, garlic aioli.

    • Rib Eye $33

      Certified black Angus 12 oz. grilled rib eye, Parmesan whipped potatoes, fire roasted asparagus, barolo wine reduction.

    • Filet Mignon $35

      Certified black Angus 7 oz. grilled beef tenderloin, Parmesan whipped potatoes, fire roasted asparagus, barolo wine reduction.

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