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M - Th 11 - 9pm | Fri 11 - 10pm | Sat 10 - 10pm | Sun 10 - 9pm
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2010
Basta will be closed January 8 through January 11
BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
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BASTA
PIZZERIA | RISTORANTE
Lunch Menu
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch
Gluten Free
Drinks
Desserts
Private Dining
Brunch served 10am - 2pm Saturday & sunday
cocktails
MIMOSA
9
bubbles, orange juice
TEQUILA SUNRISE
9
tequila, oj, lime, grenadine
CURA SALATA
9
rum, cucumber, lime, ginger
BLOODY MARY
10
local ‘Hair of the Dog’ mix, vodka
ESPRESSO MARTINI
16
espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, demerara sugar
CAFÉ TONICO
8
iced espresso, vodka, tonic, lime
BELLINI
10
bubbles, white peach puree
Brunch
served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
lobster omelet
25
fresh lobster, asparagus, pancetta, salsa rossa, pickled Fresno chiles, hollandaise
garden omelet
15
local mushrooms, zucchini, grape tomato, goat cheese, pesto, calabrian chile tomato sauce
quattro formaggi omelet
17
taleggio, ricotta, cacio di roma, mozzarella, arugula, oregano, tomato basil sauce
steak & eggs
36
8 oz. medium-rare Hanger Steak, two fried eggs, salsa verde
smoked salmon benedetto
18
rosemary parmesan biscuit, smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise
pancetta benedetto
18
rosemary-parmesan biscuit, house cured pancetta, poached eggs, hollandaise
brunch burger
18
two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, fried egg, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
dolci
buttermilk pancakes
16
two pancakes, lemon ricotta spread, blueberry jam, maple butter
nutella french toast
17
brandy-banana flambé, nutella, lemon maple butter
Bambini
pancakes
6
french toast sticks
6
cheese omelet & potatoes
8
fruit
6
Salads
little gem salad
9/15
crouton, tomato, English cucumber, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
beet salad
9/15
roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
panzanella
9/15
little gem, crouton, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
farro salad
9/15
arugula, kale, farro, parmesan, pistachio, herbs, grape tomato, pickled shallot, citrus vinaigrette
Grilled Herbed Chicken $ / Steak $15 / salmon $ 8 / Half-pound Jumbo Shrimp $7
Pasta
with homemade bread
butternut squash ravioli
28
butternut squash& mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
spaghetti bolognese
22
beef, pork & pancetta ragú, parmesan, basil, spaghetti
grilled chicken alfredo
25
herb marinated chicken, grape tomato, kale, fettuccine, parmesan cream
four cheese penne
24
Taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream baked pasta, cured pancetta, basil & tomato
Pizza
add fried eggs $5
breakfast pizza
23
scrambled eggs, house cured pancetta, parmesan cream sauce, pickled fresno chiles, red onion, mozzarella
margherita
19
san marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
marinara
15
san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)
salsiccia
22
handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
pepperoni
22
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
quattro formaggi
23
taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano
lobster pizza
32
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.
prosciutto, pancetta, anchovies +$6 ea.
all bread, pasta, pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta and pretty much everything else you see is hand crafted daily.
*eating raw or under-cooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat