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  • $$$$
  • Italian, Japanese
  • 37 W 17th St, New York NY10011 40.73891 -73.994017
  • (Btwn 5th & 6th Ave)
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  • Phone: (212) 366-0888

Antipasti

Pesce Crudo Del Giorno fresh fish carpaccio of the day  12.00 15.00
Insalata Mista young boston lettuce & mesclun salad with tarragon balsamic dressing   8.00
Insalata Di Cesare basta pasta’s original romaine lettuce caesar salad   9.00
Insalata D'anatra cherrywood-smoked sliced duck breast with watercress & arugula   12.00
Bagna Cauda fresh vegetables with warm anchovy cream dip   10.00
Tortino Di Granchio crab meat, avocado, green apples, yukon gold potatoes & basil aioli with grapefruit jelly, sliced radishes & chayote   14.00
Tonno Fresco Scottato prime tuna tataki with original wasabi tartar sauce, cauliflower, fingerling potatoes & orange saffron sauce   14.00
Cartoccio Di Funghi Misti three kinds of mushrooms baked inside sealed cooking paper with thyme, garlic & olive oil   14.00
Asparagi Gratinati al dente asparagus with golden parmesan crust   12.00
Gnocchi Di Zucca pumpkin gnocchi in sage cream sauce   10.00
Calamari Alla Griglia grilled squid with homemade stuffed sausage of curry risotto, golden raisins, pine nuts & prosciutto   13.00
Galletto Ruspante Saltato Con Insalatina crispy sautéed tender young chicken with petite salad   11.00
Zuppa Del Giorno soup of the day  9.00 14.00
Zuppa Di Cozze E Vongole black mussels & clams steamed in garlic & white wine   14.00

Primi Piatti

Small Portion Available

Spaghetti Con Uova Di Pesce spaghetti with tobiko (flying fish roe) & shiso   16.00
Spaghetti Con Mozzarella, Pomodori E Funghi spaghetti with shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella cheese & basil in fresh tomato sauce   16.00
Spaghetti Con Prosciutto E Parmigiano spaghetti with parmigiano reggiano & parma prosciutto, served in a half wheel of parmesan cheese at the table   16.00
Linguine Ai Ricci Di Mare linguine with fresh sea urchin & basil in pink sauce   20.00
Linguine Alle Pescatore linguine with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid & sea scallops   23.00
Fusilli Al Pollo Organico fusilli with free range chicken ragù, fresh tomatoes & sliced prosciutto   17.00
Crespelle Con Funghi E Ricotta homemade silk handkerchief pasta with mixed mushrooms, lemon zest & ricotta cheese   16.00
Pappardelle Alla Siciliana homemade pappardelle with eggplant, basil & fresh tomatoes in tapenade   16.00
Tagliolini Con Ragù Di Pesce homemade tagliolini with chilean sea bass ragù, capers & shredded zucchini in spicy tomato sauce   18.00
Farfalle Con Salmone E Crema bow tie pasta with lightly smoked salmon, asparagus & tomatoes in tarragon grain mustard cream sauce   16.00
Ravioli Di Vitello, Prosciutto E Mozzarella homemade veal, prosciutto, & mozzarella cheese ravioli with fresh tomatoes in parmesan sauce   17.00
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese homemade fettuccine with basta pasta original meat sauce   16.00
Risotto Con Gamberi E Funghi risotto with shrimp & three kinds of mushrooms   18.00

Secondi Piatti

Zuppa Pesce chilean sea bass, salmon, sea scallops, shrimp, squid, clams & mussels in ocean tomato broth   26.00
Arrosto Di Spigola Cilena roasted chilean sea bass with spinach purée, oyster mushrooms and root vegetables in lemon confit & mascarpone cheese   28.00
Petto Di Pollo Impanato herb panko-crusted organic free-range chicken breast with endive, porcini mushroom chips, truffle oil & lemon parmesan sauce   22.00
Arrosto Di Anatra seared duck breast with roasted mixed mushrooms & porcini truffle sauce   26.00
Cotoletta Di Vitello Alla Milanese breaded veal cutlet with crushed herb potatoes & sautéed asparagus   22.00

Griglia

Pesce Del Giorno charcoal-grilled fish of the day with grilled vegetables   
Trancio Di Salmone charcoal-grilled scottish salmon fillet with grilled vegetables   20.00
Lombata Di Maiale charcoal-grilled naiman ranch pork loin with roasted fingerling potatoes, shallots, mango slices & red curry paste   25.00
Costolette D’agnello charcoal-grilled colorado free-range lamb chops with potato gratin  (2 pcs) 26.00
Bistecca charcoal-grilled prime strip steak with grain mustard crushed potatoes & cranberry sauce   30.00

Dolce Della Casa

Tortina petite pumpkin tart with caramel cinnamon gelato and red wine sauce   9.00
Composta Di Mela organic red delicious apple compote & vanilla gelato topped with caramelized marsala wine zabaglione   9.00
Composta Di Pera pear compote with red wine & cinnamon, served with mascarpone gelato and chocolate sauce   9.00
Crespo single crepe wrapped over apple compote & vanilla gelato, served with earl grey tea jelly and roasted almonds   10.00
Torta Di Parmigiano Reggiano soft & creamy parmigiano reggiano cheesecake with fresh fruit and whipped cream   8.00
Blancmange almond blancmange   7.00
Tiramisu basta pasta original tiramisu   8.00
Vulcano melting chocolate inside warm cocoa sponge cake, served with vanilla gelato and fresh fruit   10.00
Flan baked crème caramel with fresh fruit and whipped cream   8.00
Gelato vanilla or almond   7.00
Sorbet pineapple or yogurt   7.00
Formaggio assorted cheeses   12.00

Lunch Prix Fix - A $18

Choice Of

Mixed Green Salad    
Minestrone Soup    

Choice Of Pasta

1. Spaghetti with shrimp and shredded zucchini in fresh tomato sauce   
2. Spaghetti with eggplant, basil & fresh tomatoes in tapenade   
3. Rigatoni with sausage, onions & green peas in spicy tomato sauce   
4. Fusilli with free-range chicken ragù, fresh tomatoes & prosciutto   
5. Pappardelle with basta pasta meat sauce   
6. Fettuccine with mixed mushrooms and chopped prosciutto in pink sauce   
7. Bow-Tie Pasta with home-smoked salmon, asparagus & fresh tomatoes in grain mustard cream sauce   

 

Homemade Dessert    
Choice Of Coffee, Espresso Or Tea    

 

Lunch Prix Fix - B $23

Choice Of

Mixed Green Salad    
Minestrone Soup    

Choice Of Fish Or Meat

1. Grilled Scottish Salmon & Assorted Grilled Vegetables    
2. Herb Panko-Crusted Free-Range Organic Chicken Breast with mixed mushrooms, asparagus, fregola pasta & parmesan cheese   

 

Homemade Dessert    
Choice Of Coffee, Espresso Or Tea    

 

Lunch A La Carte

Antipasti

Basta Pasta Original Whole Romaine Caesar Salad    8.00
with gilled young chicken   13.00
with grilled salmon   20.00
Cherrywood-Smoked Sliced Duck Breast with watercress & arugula   11.00
Grilled Calamari & Leeks with endive, tomatoes and arugula   12.00
Steamed Canadian Mussels In Garlic And White Wine    9.00
Al Dente Asparagus with golden parmesan crust   11.00
Pumpkin Gnocchi with sage cream sauce   10.00

Insalata

Large Salad

Grilled & Seared Tuna with wasabi tartar sauce, cauliflower, baby fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, croutons and house dressing   15.00
Crispy Sautéed Young Chicken with fresh herbs, asparagus, tomatoes, cauliflower and house dressing   13.00

Primi Piatti

Appetizer Portion Available

Spaghetti with tobiko (flying fish roe) & shiso (japanese basil)   16.00
Penne with bacon, onions & egg yolk in cream sauce   15.00
Spaghetti with shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella, basil & fresh tomatoes   16.00
with parmigiano reggiano & parma prosciutto (served at table)   16.00
Linguine with fresh sea urchin and basil in pink sauce   20.00
Homemade Ravioli with veal, prosciutto & mozzarella in fresh tomato parmesan sauce   17.00
Silk Handkerchief Pasta with mushrooms, citrus zest & ricotta cheese   16.00
Risotto with shrimp & three kinds of mushrooms   18.00

Secondi

Grilled Fish Of The Day    
Grilled 10oz. Prime Strip Steak    30.00
Seared Tuna with wasabi tartar sauce   27.00
Grilled Free Range Colorado Lamb Chops   (2 pcs) 26.00
Oven-Baked Chilean Sea Bass    27.00
Breaded Veal Cutlet    22.00

Sides

Include Two Contorni (Sides) Of Your Choice

Crushed Herb Potatoes    
Arugula Salad Broccoli    
Potato Gratin    
Mixed Mushrooms    
Asparagus    
Grilled Vegetables    

 

Basta Pasta
37 W 17th St
Btwn 5th & 6th Ave
(212) 366-0888
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