Basta Pasta
$$$ • Italian, Japanese, Vegan
Hours:
37 W 17th St, New York
(212) 366-0888
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Cavatelli Alla Norma Con Mozzarella
Spaghetti Nero Ai Frutti Di Mare
Garganelli Ai Ricci Di Mare
Zuppa Di Cozze E Vongole
Linguine Alla Pescatore
Risotto Primavera
Squid Ink Pasta
Tiramisu Cake
Caesar Salad
Bread Basket
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9:45PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9:45PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9:45PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9:45PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:45PM 12 - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9:45PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9:45PM |
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Basta Pasta offers a mixed dining experience with fresh and delicious food. The wine list is extensive but lacks variety by the glass. The famed uni pasta is creamy but lacks flavor, while the cheese wheel pasta is underwhelming. Adding extra pepper helped, but more salt and acidity were needed. The seafood dishes like seafood Nero pasta, spaghetti with roe, and spaghetti Nero with white sauce are fresh and flavorful, with tender scallops and non-chewy squid. The duck salad, salmon, and seafood risotto are excellent, and the almond flan with passion fruit sauce is a standout dessert. The lychee martinis are terrific. The restaurant’s atmosphere has a first-date vibe, and it is well-maintained and very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive, making guests feel welcome. Some dishes like the Tagliolini pasta are just okay, but the Japanese-inspired pasta never disappoints. The restaurant’s ability to deliver exciting and creative dishes is well-known, and the owner’s careful preparation, such as the Reggiano and Parma prosciutto prepared table-side, adds to the dining experience. Despite some billing issues, the attentive service and quality food make every visit enjoyable.