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T - Th 4 - 9pm | Fri 4 - 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
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BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Gluten Free
Drinks
Desserts
Private Dinning
lunch served 11am - 3pm Daily
Starters
olives
7.5
assorted house marinated olives
tomato bisque
4/6
parmesan cheese, croutons
wood oven focaccia
13
shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce
fried brussels sprouts
12
dill aioli, pickled carrots
meat & cheese
20
soppressata, prosciutto di parma, pecorino toscano, taleggio, focaccia, date marmellata
stuffed dates
14
handmade italian sausage filled dates, pancetta, gorgonzola, calabrian chile tomato sauce
burrata
14
creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia
calamari
16
polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, calabrian chile tomato sauce
meatballs
12
handmade beef & pork meatballs, tomato basil sauce, parmesan, focaccia
bibb salad
8.5
bibb lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, english cucumbers, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
beet salad
11
roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Sandwiches
served with fries.
substitute bib salad or soup $2
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
the parma
15
prosciutto di parma, soppressata, arugula, tomatoes, shaved pecorino toscano, red onion, roasted garlic aioli
Basta Burger
16
two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, tomato, bibb lettuce, onion, served with ketchup and mustard on side
chicken mianese
15
breaded chicken breast, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, arugula, garlic aioli (choice of grilled or breaded)
Salads
citrus grilled shrimp
19
five wild caught gulf shrimp, romaine, ricotta, orange, radishes, red onion, fennel, mint, citrus vinaigrette
chicken panzanella
17
grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette
chicken panzanella
17
grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette
steak & beet
22
grilled medium-rare flat iron steak, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
steak & beet
22
grilled medium-rare flat iron steak, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
salmon salad
22
grilled loch duart salmon, crispy potatoes, arugula, asparagus, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chianti vinaigrette, saffron aioli
calamari
18
flash fried calamari, romaine, roasted red peppers, onions, tomatoes, red pepper aioli, parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
bibb salad
8.5
bibb lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, english cucumbers, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
salmon salad
22
grilled loch duart salmon, crispy potatoes, arugula, asparagus, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chianti vinaigrette, saffron aioli
- Happy Hour -
4 - 6 Daily
1/2 Liters of Wine - 18
White - Vigneti, Pinot Grigio, Veneto
Red - Vignobles Dubard, Merlot, France
House wine also available for 7/glass
- Soup, Salad, Garlic Bread-
choice of tomato bisque or soup of the day choice of bibb salad and garlic cheese crostini
$12
Substitute a beet salad ($2 extra)
Pasta
with homemade bread.
add Bibb Salad $4
roasted butternut squash ravioli
17
handmade butternut squash & mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
spaghetti bolognese
15
handmade spaghetti, beef & pork ragu, house cured pancetta, parmesan cheese
crab spaghetti
18
handmade spaghetti, blue crab, sweet corn créma, pepper relish, pickled fresno chili, asparagus, house cured pancetta
eggplant parmesan
13
crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, handmade spaghetti, parmesan
grilled chicken alfredo
16
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
14
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
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
salsiccia
18.5
handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni
18.5
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni
18.5
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
breakfast pizza
20
scrambled eggs, house cured pancetta, parmesan cream sauce, pickled fresno chiles, red onion, mozzarella
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 +$5 ea.