• Rhode Island
  • Cranston
  • Basta

Basta

(401) 461-2300
  • 2195 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905
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(401) 461-2300
  • Menu
  • Antipasti
    • Antipasto Platter $19

      A generous combination of imported and house cured meats, fine cheeses and preserves based on our chef's daily inspiration and current market availability.

    • Bruschetta $13

      Grilled Italian bread, creamy ricotta cheese, fire roasted peppers, extra virgin olive oil, arugula pesto.

    • Melanzane $11

      Eggplant, marinara, whole milk mozzarella.

    • Polpette $11

      Family recipe meatballs, San Marzano marinara, fresh ricotta.

    • Salsiccia and Polenta $14

      Roasted Tuscan sausage, creamy polenta, peperonata.

    • Clams Casino $11

      The famous, "driftwood" recipe.

    • Calamari $13

      Crispy point Judith calamari, hot cherry peppers, garlic butter.

    • Escarole and Beans $13

      Braised escarole, fresh cannellini beans, garlic, rosemary, prosciutto cracklings.

  • Insalate
    • Cesare $12

      Crisp romaine lettuce, garlicky croutons, classic caesar dressing topped with shaved grana padano.

    • Mista $12

      Radiccio, fennel, baby arugula, walnuts, orange-mint vinaigrette.

    • Bibb $11

      Bibb lettuce, gorgonzola, candied pecans, granny smith apples, raspberry vinaigrette.

    • Beet and Burrata $14

      Roasted red beets, creamy burrata cheese, chardonnay pickled onions, pistachio pesto.

    • Caprese $13

      Fresh mozzarella, seasonal tomato, e. V. O. O., aged balsamic, fresh oregano.

  • Vera Pizza Napoletana
    • The Sophia Loren $16

      Oven roasted eggplant, burrata, crispy basil, spicy tomato marinara.

    • Prosciutto $17

      Baby arugula, grape tomatoes, fontina, prosciutto di parma, E.V.O.O., grana padano.

    • Butternut $20

      Mascarpone, smoked pecans, taleggio, shaved appleand butternut squash.

    • Polpette $16

      Family recipe meatballs, pomodoro, fresh oregano, fresh ricotta, pecorino.

    • Salame $16

      Spicy soppressata, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, oregano.

    • Carbonara $16

      Pecorino, smoked bacon, mozzarella, crushed pepper flake, farm egg.

    • Campagna $23

      12 hour braised short rib, gorgonzola, wild mushroom, scallion, brown butter.

  • Primi
    • Tortellini Alla Vodka $17

      Fresh cheese tortellini, grana padano, vodka and basil in a pink tomato cream.

    • Risotto $24

      Smoked tomato, grilled eggplant involtini with chicken and ricotta stuffing, parsley vinaigrette.

    • Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina $17

      Housemade potato gnocchi, with fresh mozzarella, basil, San Marzano marinara.

    • Orecchiette con Salsiccia $18

      "little ear pasta", spicy handmade sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino, California garlic, E.V.O.O.

    • Ravioli di Basta $29

      Lobster and straciatella ravioli, crushed San Marzano tomato lobster sauce, braised soppressata, crispy basil.

  • Secondi
    • Pollo Marsala $24

      Pan roasted boneless chicken thighs, wild mushrooms, marsala reduction, scallions, potato croquette.

    • Salmone $29

      Grilled Faroe island salmon, fresh lobster, citrus beurre blanc, arugula risotto.

    • Vitello Alla Parmigiana $22

      Pan crisped veal, mozzarella, San Marzano marinara, served with penne.

    • Pesce Arrosto $28

      Icelandic cod, grape tomato and oregano salsa, bread crumbs, fried capers, poached fennel, creamy polenta.

    • Saltimbocca di Vitello $24

      Milk-fed veal scaloppine, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, sage white wine reduction, served with potato croquette.

    • 14 Oz. Dry Aged Sirloin $38

      Grilled over local oak, buttery potato puree, bordelaise sauce, pistachio mushroom and butternut squash hash.

    • Salsiccia Toscana $26

      Sausage stuffed with provolone, garlic and peppers, braised cannellini beans, grilled escarole, pickled pepper, fricco.

  • Sides
    • Potato Croquettes $6

      Yukon potato, roasted garlic, mozzarella.

    • Butternut Hash $6

      Butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, pistachios.

    • Cannellini Beans $6

      Escarole, prosciutto cracklings.

    • Broccoli Rabe $6

      Lemon, garlic, crushed pepper.

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