Basta Italian Restaurant

4.6

2124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Please note, our outdoor dining is seated on a first come, first served basis. We do not reserve tables on the patio; we apologize for any inconvenience.

For 30 years, locals have become regulars and traveling foodies have raved. What can we say? We are flattered, grateful and more than ever, determined to exceed your expectations. For this reason we recently underwent a comprehensive renovation, updating and upgrading every facet of our restaurant, from design and equipment to menu and energy. We are so proud of the result and we know you are going to love it.

We invite you to join us to experience Basta for yourself. Our locally sourced, internationally influenced menu, AVPN Certified Neapolitan pizzas and robust wine offering will combine to create an unforgettable experience for you and your friends or family.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 461-2300
Website
http://www.bastaonbroad.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Off-site catering can be offered upon request.
Private party facilities
The Sala Privata is available to book for private dinners up to 21 guests. It is accompanied with a full A/V system for projecting/casting digital media. Our full or enclosed Terrazza space is very diverse and can accommodate parties up to 45/50 guests. These spaces can be transformed from a seated dining experience to an open cocktail party.

Location
2195 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905
Neighbourhood
Cranston
Cross Street
Aborn Street
Parking details
Behind the restaurant is a large private parking lot for our guests, which leads directly into our patio entrance.
Entertainment
Our in house Jazz Band, "The Night Owls" play every Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PMRotating musical performances every Thursday night beginning at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Basta Italian Restaurant is celebrated for its "amazing atmosphere" and "wonderful flavors." Guests appreciate the "consistently delicious" food and "exceptional service," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "old-fashioned butter cake" and "perfect tortellini alla vodka sauce." Despite occasional noise, the vibrant ambiance and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.

2,124 Reviews

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DEREK
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's not our first time here, and as always, they didn't disappoint us. We stayed with the calamari and caprese salad, and both were good, but the caprese salad could have been more shareable. The chop was good as always, and the tortellini alla vodka sauce was perfect, and the chicken milanese was very good also. The service was good and the place was packed. They had entertainment, which we enjoyed, but having a conversation was a bit challenging. Now, onto the desserts, the creme Brulee was nice, but I wouldn't recommend the lava cake. But the highlight was the old-fashioned butter cake. Go and get out now! It was fantastic. I love this restaurant because of its consistency, the wonderful flavors, and the menu. I would be shocked if you didn't enjoy your dining experience here, I always do
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Elisa
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Night of 1000 roses exceeded my expectations! The ambiance, food and service was top tier. Can’t wait to come back!
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Mark
VIP
Greater Boston
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made our annual visit for the "Night of a Thousand Roses". Restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the special menu was excellent. Our server, Cassandra, was exceptional, will ask for her next time we go in
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Elida
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decorated perfectly, great food, great service. Visit during Valentine week
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Agustinho
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food, ambiance, all excellent, the music overhead could have been a little lowered.
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Cindy
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Basta since 1995….had our 1st (and 2nd) born’s christening party here! The last time we went to Basta for Valentine’s Day was 2019. Tonight did NOT disappoint! Everything was awesome from checking in to dessert! Randy was our server and she was exceptional….friendly, knowledgeable of the menu for both food and beverage, and very diligent in making sure we had all we needed. I highly recommend Basta ❤️
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Robert
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience on Valentine’s Day. The place was decorated beautifully, live music, complementary candies and a rose on the way out. Food, drinks, and service were all fantastic. Place is very well run and organized.
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kevin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Basta hit it out of the park last night Valentine’s Day ❣️🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Anna
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night was the best Valentine’s Day I have ever had! The ambiance at Basta was incredible. The amount of care and attention that went into the decor was second to none! The roses hanging from the ceiling was stunning! Now, let’s talk about the meal, four course prefixed menu for two people and only 150.00!! Are you kidding? The choices were fantastic and the plates came out of the kitchen looking like masterpieces . I had the pistachio encrusted cod with beet gnocchi, fantastic! My guy had flank steak over mashed with vegetables, the meat was cooked beautifully. Our wait staff Alex took great care of us! Can’t wait to go back!
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Tim
VIP
Greater Boston
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this restaurant, Made reservation well in advance specifically to experience The Nights of a Thousand Roses during the Valentine's season and the dining room looked spectacular. Service was excellent and despite a busy night we did not feel rushed at all which was appreciated. Food was excellent as well and my veal might have been the best I've had. A very enjoyable dining experience.
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FAQs

Basta Italian Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basta Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 461-2300.

Basta Italian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2195 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Aborn Street
Neighbourhood
Cranston
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Behind the restaurant is a large private parking lot for our guests, which leads directly into our patio entrance.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Our in house Jazz Band, "The Night Owls" play every Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PMRotating musical performances every Thursday night beginning at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bastaonbroad.com/
Phone number
(401) 461-2300
Catering
Off-site catering can be offered upon request.
Private party facilities
The Sala Privata is available to book for private dinners up to 21 guests. It is accompanied with a full A/V system for projecting/casting digital media. Our full or enclosed Terrazza space is very diverse and can accommodate parties up to 45/50 guests. These spaces can be transformed from a seated dining experience to an open cocktail party.

Basta Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basta Italian Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basta Italian Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Basta Italian Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information