Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar

Vengo spesso qui con i colleghi per una pausa pranzo veloce, ma non trovo Quanto Basta sull’app Coverflex; sapete se prevedete di attivarla?

I've given this place a few tries. The first visit was great—good ambiance, service, and food. The second time was just okay. My most recent visit, however, was disappointing.

I went solo and sat at the bar. The hostess was friendly, but that was the only moment of hospitality I experienced. After sitting for several minutes, the bartender wordlessly dropped the menus in front of me while continuing a lengthy conversation with a visibly intoxicated patron a few seats down. Throughout my visit, the bartender seemed entirely focused on a group of regulars, leaving my half-made drink sitting for over five minutes—twice. I felt invisible, sitting in the middle of the bar, completely ignored.

The eggplant parmesan was beautifully cooked and presented, but it lacked seasoning and was very bland. Even extra sauce didn’t help much, and I left most of it uneaten. When someone dropped off the marinara, they didn’t acknowledge me at all. No talking, not looking at me, just another oddly cold interaction.

I can see the charm and potential in this place, and the bartender is clearly charismatic with the regulars. But for me, it felt unwelcoming and exclusive. As someone who enjoys meeting new people and making conversation, I was surprised by how out of place I felt. We likely won’t be back anytime soon—unless our friends that frequent QB twist our arm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Great! We came out to celebrate my friend’s birthday and had a splendid time. They have quite the selection of wine and Italian dishes. The atmosphere definitely takes the cake! Our server, Tracy, treated us with utmost love and attention. Definitley recommend for a more upscale dining experience in downtown Winston.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Scampi Risotto

Wasn't impressed for the money. Nice ambience, but food was just ok. Probably won't be back.

I've been here several times- this is a solid Italian staple in Ws. I've come for their wine Wednesday flight, half price bottle and $11 mini charcuterie board Thursday, and just because I've been in the mood for some tasty food and drinks! Service is good, friendly, and fast. It's a clean, bright, cozy place, plenty of regular and bar seating, and they offer standard fare of pizza/flatbread, pastas, and appetizers. They have a great espresso martini and the wine flights are always tasty and fun to experience.

There's a room for reservation, but it requires a deposit and minimum. However, we had a group dinner here in the regular area to celebrate a birthday and it was a great time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Special Seafood Lasagna

Went for date night. Service, etc was nice. The food was pretty good and I'd recommend anyone to go at least once but nothing about it made it stand out in my experiences as a place that I must return to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creamy Burrata & Prosciutto with Baby Greens Calabrese Aioli Basil & Tomatoes, Chicken Parmesan

Good was good, service was prompt and friendly. The place has a good atmosphere. There is normally plenty of on street parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Charcuterie

We are in town visiting family and opted to try Quanto Basta. Our server, Lynette, was exceptional, both with service and recommendations. I had the Shrimp Scampi Risotto, and my wife had the Chicken Picata. Both dishes were delectable and well presented. The atmosphere is relaxing, and it is easy to carry on a conservation.
I highly recommend everyone to try this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Trifle, Shrimp Scampi Risotto

It’s really unfortunate that I have to make this review. I don’t make reviews ever tbh. I think that the atmosphere of this place and the wine list is divine. But unfortunately, this is my second chance at trying this place, and my absolute last time. I decided to give this place a whirl again after a very lack luster birthday dinner earlier this year. It was half off bottles of wine, which was an unplanned and nice, considering the service that followed.
I ordered a shrimp risotto that was ok at best. My friend, key word, ordered the eggplant Parmesan. As she doesn’t eat meat too often. She was served chicken Parmesan. We were very kind with our server, simply explaining the mistake in the food that was given to us. I work in service and I understand that things happen. But her attitude was not it: She then proceeded to flip through her book, stated that she wrote down chicken Parmesan, and basically accused us of lying about what we had ordered. She offered no resolution, and did not even offer to make my friend a new meal. We weren’t expecting anything to be complementary, we just wanted the food we ordered. She was they short with us the rest of meal.

The end of the meal comes, my friend having not touched her chicken because she doesn’t eat meat. And we are presented the bill. They charged her for the chicken parm she didn’t even order. The more expensive dish of course. We paid and left.

I will say the one person who was amazing at the restaurant was the girl at the host stand tonight. Sadly I can’t remember her name. She has a very bright personality and made us feel at home. She was the one positive of the night.

Overall I’m very sad, I live right up the street from this place and would have loved to make it apart of my rotation. As someone who works in the wine industry, finding a place with a wine list like theirs is hard to come by. But after 2 times of disappointment in food and overall wait staff service, I won’t be returning. There are better places with better food and service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Love the ambiance and the food is excellent

I called in my order for baked zitta to go. I was charged $1.95 packaging.
I hope they enjoy the $1.95. I'll never spend another penny there!

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great time, with good friends, and the food and service were fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went here for our 30th anniversary dinner. The food was excellent, the service was fast and professional and we were very satisfied. Really loved the Sir Isaac Newton's Fig Sidecar! The chicken piccata was excellent - very fresh. The flavor of the Fettuccine John Angelo with spinach and mushrooms was delicious. Will be coming here again. Server was Jason P.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettucine John Angelo

The food was great and the atmosphere was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Went here for our 30th anniversary dinner. The food was excellent, the service was fast and professional and we were very satisfied. Really loved the Sir Isaac Newton's Fig Sidecar! The chicken piccata was excellent - very fresh. The flavor of the Fettuccine John Angelo with spinach and mushrooms was delicious. Will be coming here again. Server was Jason P.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettucine John Angelo