Book your Basta Pizzeria Ristorante reservation on Resy
T - Th 11 - 9pm | Fri 11 - 10pm | Sat 9 - 10pm | Sun 9 - 9pm
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2010
BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Private Dinning
Join The Club
BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Gluten Free
Drinks
Desserts
Private Dinning
lunch served 11am - 3pm Tues-Fri
Starters
olives
7
assorted house marinated olives
tomato bisque
4/6
parmesan cheese, garlic crouton
wood oven focaccia
13
shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce
fried brussels sprouts
12
dill aioli, pickled carrots
burrata
14
creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia
Salads
panzanella
9/15
spring mix, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette
little gem salad
9/15
bibblettuce,crouton,tomato,English cucumber, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
beet salad
9/16
roasted beet, gorgonzola, pistachio, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
farrow salad
9/15
arugula, kale, farro, parmesan, pistachios, fresh herbs, cherry tomato and pickled shallots and citrus pesto vinaigrette
Add Chicken $5 / Add Shrimp$5 / Add Steak $7 / Add salmon $ 7
Sandwiches
served with fries
meatball
16
handmade meatballs, calabrian chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella
porchetta
16
slowly braised pork, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, giardiniera, provolone
eggplant parmesan
14
crispy breaded eggplant, calabrian chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella
chicken parmesan
16
crispy breaded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti
Basta Burger
16
two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, tomato, bibb lettuce, onion, served with ketchup and mustard on side
chicken milanese
16
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
roasted butternut squash ravioli
17
handmade butternut squash & mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
spaghetti bolognese
16
handmade spaghetti, beef & pork ragu, house cured pancetta, parmesan cheese
crab spaghetti
19
handmade spaghetti, blue crab, sweet corn créma, pepper relish, pickled fresno chili, asparagus, house cured pancetta
eggplant parmesan
14
crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, handmade spaghetti, parmesan
chicken parmesan
17
crispy breaded chicken,mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti
grilled chicken alfredo
17
herb marinated chicken, grape tomatoes, broccoli rabe, handmade fettuccine, parmesan cream
garden pasta
13
handmade spaghetti, zucchini, squash, local mushrooms, tomato basil sauce, crumbled goat cheese
spaghetti-meatballs
15
handmade spaghetti, tomato basil, handmade beef & pork meatballs.
sausage & orecchiette
14
spicy italian sausage, orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, pecorino toscano, garlic breadcrumbs
four cheese penne
15
baked pasta with taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream, house cured pancetta, basil & tomatoes
Pizza
margherita
16
san marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
marinara
13
san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)
salsiccia
18.5
handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni
18.5
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
quattro formaggi
20
taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano
funghi
18.5
local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, basil pesto, mozzarella
lobster pizza
28
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 +$3.5 ea.
soppressata, prosciutto, pancetta, anchovies +$6 ea.