Book your Basta Pizzeria Ristorante reservation on Resy
M - Th 11 - 9pm | Fri 11 - 10pm | Sat 10 - 10pm | Sun 10 - 9pm
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2010
Basta will be closed January 8 through January 11
BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
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BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Gluten Free
Drinks
Desserts
Private Dining
lunch served 11am - 3pm Mon-Fri
Starters
tomato bisque
5/7
parmesan cheese, garlic crouton
olives
8
assorted house marinated olives
wood oven focaccia
15
shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce
fried brussels sprouts
14
dill aioli, pickled carrots
burrata
16
creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia
calamari
18
polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, calabrian chile tomato sauce
meatballs
14
beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce
Salads
little gem salad
9/15
crouton, tomato, English cucumber, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
beet salad
9/15
roasted beet, gorgonzola, pistachio, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
panzanella
9/15
little gem, crouton, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
farro salad
9/15
arugula, kale, farro, parmesan, pistachio, herbs, grape tomato, pickled shallot, citrus vinaigrette
Grilled Herbed Chicken $7/ Steak $ 12/ salmon $9 / Half-Pound Jumbo Shrimp $10
Sandwiches
served with fries
meatball
17
beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce
eggplant parmesan
16
crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti
basta burger
17
two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, tomato, bibb lettuce, onion, served with ketchup and mustard on side
chicken milanese
17
breaded chicken breast, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, arugula, garlic aioli (choice of grilled or breaded)
- Soup, Salad, Garlic Bread-
choice of tomato bisque or soup of the day choice of bibb salad and garlic cheese crostini
$14
Pasta
with homemade bread
butternut squash ravioli
18
butternut squash& mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
spaghetti bolognese
17
beef, pork & pancetta ragú, parmesan, basil, spaghetti
eggplant parmesan
15
crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti (substitute crispy chicken $4)
grilled chicken alfredo
18
herb marinated chicken, grape tomato, kale, fettuccine, parmesan cream
garden pasta
14
local mushroom, zucchini squash, grape tomato, goat cheese, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti
spaghetti-meatballs
16
beef & pork meatballs, tomato basil sauce, parmesan, spaghetti
sausage & orecchiette
15
spicy Italian sausage, kale, pecorino Toscano, garlic bread crumb, orecchiette
four cheese penne
16
Taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream baked pasta, cured pancetta, basil & tomato
cacio e pepe
13
grana padano cheese, pecorino, fresh cracked black pepper
shrimp fetuccine
18
jumbo shrimp, calabrian chile, garlic scapes, kale, cherry tomatoes, gremolata, prosecco lemon butter
Pizza
margherita
19
san marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
marinara
15
san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)
salsiccia
22
handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni
22
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
quattro formaggi
23
taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano
lobster pizza
32
maine lobster, ia sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, hand cured pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta
mushroom, onion, tomato +$2.5 ea.
sausage, pepperoni, extra cheese, fried eggs +$5 ea.
soppressata, prosciutto, pancetta, anchovies +$6 ea.