Basta's Trattoria menu - Portland OR 97209 - (503) 274-1572

Menu

Starter

Starter
- Seafood Salad $16
- Antipasto $15
  
  Charcuterie, cheese and olives, served with homemade focaccia.
- Insalata Mista $8.4
  
  With mixed seasonal greens, mint, shaved fennel, red onions and red wine vinaigrette. (Vegan & Gluten free. Add hanger steak for $7.
- Bucket of Clams $15
  
  White wine, garlic, herbs and grilled garlic bread.
- Beet Salad $8.4
  
  With organic beets, baby watercress and goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette. (Vegetarian & Gluten free)
- Bucket of Mussels $15
  
  Saffron, Korean chili, thyme, tomato and a touch of cream, with grilled bread.
- Carpaccio $10
  
  Grass-fed beef, Tuscan pecorino, zatar, arugula and saffron aioli. Gluten-free.
- Pollo Fritto $8
  
  Battered chicken breast strips, 5-spice and arbol chili aioli.
- Calamari $10
  
  Lightly fried Pacific squid, fennel and Calabrian chili ailoi.
- Tuscan Potatoes $6
  
  Olive oil, garlic, rosemary and sage. Vegetarian and Gluten-free.
- Onion Rings $6
  
  Red onions, rice flour and arbol chili aioli. Vegetarian and Gluten-free.
- Seasonal Vegetable $6
  
  Please contact the restaurant for current selection.
- Ken's Artisan Bread $3
  
  Kalamata olives, olive oil and balsamic. Vegetarian.

Salad

Salad
- Onion Rings $7.2
  
  Battered in rice flour and fried. (Vegan & Gluten free)
- Sauteed Spinach $7.2
  
  With olive oil and garlic. (Vegan & Gluten free)
- Caesar Salad $8
  
  With anchovies upon request. Contains raw eggs (consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, fish or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness).
- Tuscan Potatoes $7.2
  
  Fried in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, rosemary and sage. (Vegan & Gluten free)
- Burrata Caprese $16
  
  Tomatoes, Genovese basil, arbequina olive oil
- Finocchio Avocado $9
  
  With chopped romaine, shaved fennel, avocado & pecorino and a red wine vinaigrette. (Vegetarian & Gluten free)
- Grilled Octopus Salad $14

Meat

Meat
- Antipasto Plate $14
  
  A selection of charcuterie, cheese, olives and bread.
- Basta Chicken Fingers $7
  
  Strips of battered chicken breast flavored with five spice served with an arbol chili aioli.
- Basta Burger $10
  
  Grass fed Piedmontese beef on a Genovese focaccia bun. Served with Tuscan fries. Add bacon, avocado and smoked mozzarella for $1.00. Substitute onion rings for $2.00.
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin $18
  
  Grilled with a port reduction and served with Tuscan potatoes. (Gluten free)
- Chicken Saltimbocca $19
  
  Chicken breast roulade, Parma prosciutto, sage, sweet peppers and potatoes.
- Flank Steak $21
  
  Salsa verde, fried gnocchi and watercress.
- Tagliatta $20
  
  Made with hanger steak dry rubbed wtih garlic, sage and rosemary. Grilled and served with Tuscan potatoes. (Gluten free) Substitute spinach or kale for $2.00. (Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, fish or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness).
- Crispy Chicken $11
  
  Organically fed, air dried, marinated, flash fried and flavored with rosemary salt. Served a la carte. (Gluten free)
- Gnocchi e Maiale $24
  
  Gnocchi with wild musrooms marsala sauce and grilled peppercorn encrusted pork tenderloin.

Seafood

Seafood
- Spaghetti con Gamberetti $15
  
  White shrimp, prosciutto and arbol chili.
- Sauteed Wild Prawns $9
  
  Served with a classic romesco and a polenta timbale.
- Grilled Calamari $9
  
  Dry rubbed with oregano and served over pan seared Beluga lentils. (Gluten free)

Pizza

Pizza
- Margherita Pizza $12
  
  Fresh mozzarella and basil. (Vegetarian)
- Sopressata Pizza $14
  
  Salami, Kalamata olives, red onions and mozzarella.
- Pepperoni Pizza $13
  
  House made pepperoni and mozzarella.
- La Parma Pizza $15
  
  Arugula, parma prosciutto and mozzarella.
- Vegetarian Pizza $14
  
  Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, mushrooms, red onions, zucchini and goat cheese. (Vegetarian)
- Pizza del Fico $16
  
  Mozzarella, ricotta, fig jam, arugula and Parma prosciutto.
- Calzone $15
  
  Berkshire Snake River smoked ham, artichokes, tomato, mozzarella and ricotta.

Pasta Rice Gnocchi

Pasta Rice Gnocchi
- Ken's Artisan Bread $3
  
  Served with kalamata olives, olive oil and balsamic. (Vegetarian)
- Bolognese $17
  
  Classic meat sauce with pork, beef a touch of tomato and cream, cinnamon, and clove. Served over house made tagliatelle.
- Lasagna Toscana $12
  
  Made with layers of braised meats, bechamel, tomato and imported cheese.
- Ravioli al Brasato $22
  
  Piedmontese beef, barolo and touch of cream.
- Uncle Vittorio's Ragout $19
  
  Pork rib ragu and radiatori pasta.
- Gnocchi e Maiale $24
  
  Wild mushrooms, marsala and grilled peppercorn encrusted pork tenderloin.
- Spaghetti and Meatballs $17
  
  Southern Italian spiced meat rolled into balls and served with spaghetti.
- Spaghetti con Gamberetti e Prosciutto $15
  
  Made with wild shrimp, prosciutto, garlic and spicy arbol chili and house made pasta.
- Pasta Pollo $14
  
  Basta's classic dish from the 90s chicken breast sauteed with sage, toasted garlic, white wine and cream served over penne pasta.

Specials

Specials
- Amatriciana $18
  
  Classic pasta dish from Amatrice, made with local tomatoes, guanciale, onions and pecorino.
- Spaghetti con Gamberetti $15
  
  White wine, shrimp, prosciutto di parma and arbor chile.
- Pasta alle Vongole $19
  
  Manila clams, garlic, parsley, chili, butter and white wine.

Dolci (desserts)

Dolci (desserts)
- Panna Cotta $7
  
  An Italian custard with fresh berries
- Gelato $6
  
  House made vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut gelato. A scoop of each. (Frozen products may not travel well)
- Gelato Affogato $7
  
  Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of espresso. (Frozen products may not travel well)
- Tiramisu $7
  
  Layers of espresso, rum, house made mascrapone, and bittersweet cocoa served with vanilla anglaise.
- Chocolate Torte $7
  
  A warm, bittersweet, chocolate torte topped with a scoop of chocolate gelato made with espresso and grappa.

Drinks

Drinks
- Sprite (12oz Can) $1.29
- Coke (12oz Can) $1.29
- Diet Coke (12oz Can) $1.29
- Dasani Bottled Water (16.9 oz) $1.29
- Vitamin Water Zero Orange Rise (16.9 oz) $2
  
  16.9 oz. bottle
- Vitamin Water Zero XXX Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate (16.9) $2
  
  16.9 oz. bottle
- Assorted Sodas $1.29
- Coca Cola (2 Liter - 24 Hours Notice Required) $2.75
  
  Available at lunch for advanced orders only! Need them short notice? Please call for availability.
- Diet Coke (2 Liter - 24 Hours Notice Required) $2.75
  
  Available at lunch for advanced orders only! Need them short notice? Please call for availability.
- Sprite (2 Liter - 24 Hours Notice Required) $2.75
  
  Available at lunch for advanced orders only! Need them short notice? Please call for availability.
- Sprite Zero (2 Liter - 24 Hours Notice Required) $2.75
  
  Available at lunch for advanced orders only! Need them short notice? Please call for availability.

Misc.

Misc.
- Misc.

Place Settings And Utensils

Place Settings And Utensils
- Utensils Napkin Plate (Biodegradable) $0.4
  
  Includes plate, napkin, fork, spoon, knife, salt and pepper (all Eco-Friendly).
- Plates Only (Biodegradable) $0.25
  
  Only need plates? Add on our fully biodegradable plates to your order today
- Utensils & Napkin Only (Biodegradable) $0.25
  
  Utensil set includes fork, knife, spoon, napkin, and salt & pepper packet. Eco friendly biodegradable materials.
- Serving Spoons $0.25
- Serving Forks $0.25
- Catering Tongs $0.25
- Bag of Ice - 24 Hours Notice Required $3.5
- 10 oz. Plastic Drinking Cups - 24 Hours Notice Required $0.15
- Bowls - 24 Hours Notice Required $0.25
- Chafing Dish with Fuel (Disposable) $14
- Serving Platters $8
  
  Large round plastic serving trays with lids.
- Catering Cafe Yumm Catering Fee $25

Discounts And Credits

Discounts And Credits
- Custom Discount
- House Discount (Emp, DRV)
- MISC