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Basso56

(212) 265-2610
  • 234 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
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  • Italian
  • $$$$$
(212) 265-2610
  • Menu
  • Antipasti
    • Tortino Di Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $15.5

      Baked eggplant alla parmigiana with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese fresh mint and basil.

    • Fritto Misto Di Carciofi E Zucchine $16.5

      Crispy fried artichokes and zucchini drizzled with taleggio cheese fondue.

    • Crocchetta Di Granchio $18.5

      Fresh jumbo lump crabcake, arugula salad and homemade tartar sauce.

    • Calamari Alla Griglia $16.5

      Marinated grilled fresh calamari over roasted eggplant puree and baby arugula salad.

    • Calamari Dorati $16.5

      Golden fried calamari served with lightly spiced tomato sauce.

    • Caprese Di Bufala E Peperoni Arrostiti $16.5

      Imported fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and roasted red peppers.

    • Gamberi E Canellini $15.5

      Grilled shrimp and white Tuscan beans, fresh rosemary and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Guazzeto Di Cozze $16.5

      Sauteed mussels in a light tomato broth or white wine, garlic and lemon.

    • Bresaola Alla Valtellina $16.5

      Thinly sliced air dried beef with arugula salad and parmesan shavings drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

  • Insalate
    • Mista Della Casa $12

      Radicchio, endive, baby arugula and tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

    • Cavolo E Mela $14.5

      Organic baby kale, avocado, grannysmith apple and fresh buffalo ricotta cheese.

    • Rughetta E Pere Al Caprino $14

      Baby arugula, dijon pear, fennel and goat cheese in a champagne vinaigrette.

    • Bietole E Spinaci $14

      Sliced red beets, vidalia onions, spinach leaves and dry aged ricotta cheese.

    • Carciofi E Parmigiano $15.5

      Baby artichokes and Parmesan shavings with lemon and truffle oil.

    • Mesculina E Noci $12.5

      Mixed field greens, gorgonzola cheese, roasted walnuts and dried cranberries.

    • Cesare $11.5

      Caesar salad with creamy Parmesan dressing and garlic crutons.

  • Farinacei
    • Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare E Rucola $25.5

      Spaghetti pasta with mussels, calamari, shrimp and julienne of baby arugula in a light spicy tomato sauce.

    • Bucatini All amatriciana $22.5

      Bucatini pasta with Italian bacon, onions and tomato sauce topped with pecorino cheese.

    • Fettuccine Con Funghi, Piselli E Panna $22.5

      Homemade fettuccine with mixed mushrooms and green peas in a light cream sauce.

    • Tagliolini Con Vongole, Carciofi E Zafferano $25.5

      Homemade spaghetti chitarra with manila clams and sauteed artichokes in a garlic and olive oil sauce and a touch of saffron.

    • Gnocchi Di Bietole Alla Crema Di Tartufo Nero $24.5

      Homemade red beets gnocchi with black truffle creamy sauce and julienne of spinach.

    • Papardelle Con Gamberi E Punte Di Asparagi $23.5

      Homemade papardelle pasta with chopped shrimp and sauteed asparagus in a garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce.

    • Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina $22.5

      Homemade potato gnocchi with tomato and basil sauce topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese.

    • Fagottino Alla Polpa Di Aragosta $28.5

      Homemade crepes filled with a confit of fresh lobster, oven baked and served with a tomato and chive velute sauce.

    • Ravioli Del Giorno

      Homemade ravioli of the day.

    • Risotto Del Giorno

      Risotto of the day, chefs creation.

    • Papardelle All Abruzzese Con Ragu Di Cinghiale $24.5

      Homemade papardelle pasta with wild boar ragu sauce abruzzese style.

    • Orecchiette Con Cime Di Rapa E Salsiccia $22.5

      Orecchiette pasta with sweet Italian sausage and broccoli rabe in a garlic and olive oil sauce.

    • Rigatoni Alla Bolognese $21.5

      Rigatoni pasta with traditional beef bolognese sauce.

    • Paccheri Con Melanzane E Ricotta Salata $22.5

      Traditional napolitan pasta with eggplant and fresh tomato sauce topped with dry aged ricotta cheese.

    • Fettuccine Con Funghi Porcini E Spinaci $22.5

      Homemade fettuccine pasta with fresh porcini mushrooms and spinach leaves in a garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce.

  • Pesce
    • Baccala In Crosta Di Patate $28.5

      Pan roasted filet of codfish in a thin sliced potato crust and a puree of roasted fennel.

    • Salmone Alla Griglia $28.5

      Grilled salmon filet with roasteed red pepper puree sauce.

    • Filetto Di Dentice In Brodetto $29.5

      Pan seared filet of striped bass in a white wine and lemon broth with cherry tomatoes, fresh fennel and sweet manila clams.

    • Branzino Alla Griglia $29.5

      Grilled whole branzino marinated with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and oregano.

  • Carne
    Fish and meat dishes are garnished with homemade mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach except the chicken and veal parmigiana.
    • Petto Danatra In Crescione $29.5

      Pan roasted breast of duck with an aged balsamic vinegar reduction fresh watercress and dried figs.

    • Agnello Scottadito Alla Romana $33.5

      Grilled lambchops marinated with fresh mint and extra virgin olive oil sauteed crispy baby artichokes.

    • Pollo O Vitello Alla Parmigiana $28.5

      Parmigiana style traditionally prepared and served with homemade spaghetti.

    • Scaloppine Di Vitello Ai Funghi E Marsala $32.5

      Pan seared veal scaloppine topped with sauteed shitakee mushrooms and marsala wine sauce.

    • Filetto Di Manzo Al Tartufo $39.5

      Pan roasted filet mignon with a creamy white truffle sauce and caramelized onions topped with shaved Parmesan.

  • Sides
    Served with main course only.
    • Broccoli Rabe $11.5

    • Asparagus $9

    • Pasta $9

    • Rosemary Fries $8.5

    • Spinach $9

    • Zucchini $9

    • Quinoa Wild Mushroom Risotto $12.5

  • Dolci
    • Tiramisu $10.5

      Ladyfingers dipped in espresso coffee and mascarpone cheese.

    • Crespelle Al Cioccolato Fuso $11.5

      Thin crepes filled with warm chocolate sauce served with a scoop of gelato.

    • Torta Di Ricotta $9

      Ricotta cheesecake, mango and raspberry coulis, fig jam.

    • Panna Cotta $8.5

      Traditional Italian cooked cream, mango and raspberry puree, hint of cinnamon.

    • Sorbetto $9

      Selection of Italian sorbet.

    • Gelato $9

      Selection of Italian ice cream.

    • Creme Brulee $9.5

      Traditional creme brulee with a hint of orange zest.

    • Terrina Di Mele $12.5

      Baked homemade warm apple terrine served with a scoop of gelato.

    • Dolce Speciale $12.5

      Daily special dessert.

    • Biscotti $6.5

      Assorted Italian cookies.

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