Basta Pizzeria Ristorante - Iowa City
Italian Restaurant
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FRI 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
10/2/20.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
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Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
STARTERS
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BEET SALAD
roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
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$9.00
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OLIVES
assorted house marinated olives
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$6.00
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BIBB SALAD
bibb lettuce, croutons, tomatoes, english cucumbers, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
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$6.50
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MEATBALLS
handmade beef & pork meatballs, tomato basil sauce, parmesan, focaccia
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$10.00
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CALAMARI
polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, calabrian chile tomato sauce
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$12.00
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BURRATA
creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia
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$11.00
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STUFFED DATES
handmade italian sausage filled dates, pancetta, gorgonzola, calabrian chile tomato sauce
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$11.00
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MEAT & CHEESE
soppressata, prosciutto di parma, pecorino toscano, taleggio, focaccia, date marmellata
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$16.00
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FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
dill aioli, pickled carrots
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$9.00
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WOOD OVEN FOCACCIA
shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce
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$10.00
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TOMATO BISQUE
parmesan cheese, croutons
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SALADS
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CITRUS GRILLED SHRIMP
five wild caught gulf shrimp, romaine, ricotta, orange, radishes, red onion, fennel, mint, citrus vinaigrette
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$15.50
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CHICKEN PANZANELLA
grilled marinated chicken, romaine, croutons, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine garlic vinaigrette
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$14.00
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STEAK & BEET
grilled medium-rare flat iron steak, roasted beets, gorgonzola, pistachios, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
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$16.00
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CALAMARI
flash fried calamari, romaine, roasted red peppers, onions, tomatoes, red pepper aioli, parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
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$14.00
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SALMON SALAD
grilled loch duart salmon, crispy potatoes, arugula, asparagus, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, chianti vinaigrette, saffron aioli
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$17.00
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PASTA
WITH CHOICE OF TOMATO BISQUE OR BIBB SALAD
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, handmade spaghetti, parmesan
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$12.00
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FOUR CHEESE PENNE
baked pasta with taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream, house cured pancetta, basil & tomatoes
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$12.00
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SAUSAGE & ORECCHIETTE
spicy italian sausage, orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, pecorino toscano, garlic breadcrumbs
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$13.00
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GARDEN PASTA
handmade spaghetti, zucchini, squash, local mushrooms, tomato basil sauce, crumbled goat cheese
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$12.00
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CRAB SPAGHETTI
handmade spaghetti, blue crab, sweet corn créma, pepper relish, pickled fresno chili, asparagus, house cured pancetta
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$17.00
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SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
handmade spaghetti, beef & pork ragu, house cured pancetta, parmesan cheese
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$13.00
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
handmade butternut squash & mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
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$15.00
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GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO
herb marinated chicken, grape tomatoes, broccoli rabe, handmade fettuccine, parmesan cream
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$13.00
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PIZZA
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FUNGHI
local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, basil pesto, mozzarella
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$16.00
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LOBSTER PIZZA
maine lobster, ia sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, hand cured pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta
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$19.50
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QUATTRO FORMAGGI
taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano
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$16.00
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PEPPERONI
calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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$16.00
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SALSICCIA
handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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$16.00
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SALSICCIA
san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)
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$11.00
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MARGHERITA
san marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
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$14.00
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SANDWICHES
ON HANDMADE FOCACCIA CHOICE OF TOMATO BISQUE OR BIBB SALAD
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MEATBALL
handmade meatballs, calabrian chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella
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$14.00
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PORCHETTA
slowly braised pork, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, giardiniera, provolone
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$14.00
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P.L.T.
crispy strips of house cured pancetta, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted pepper aioli
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$13.00
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN
crispy breaded eggplant, calabrian chile tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella
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$13.00
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THE PARMA
prosciutto di parma, soppressata, arugula, tomatoes, shaved pecorino toscano, red onion, roasted garlic aioli
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$14.00
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GRILLED CHICKEN
roasted red peppers, arugula, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion, herb ricotta spread
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$13.00
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SHRIMP ARRABBIATA
six spicy gulf shrimp, arugula, red onion, vine ripe tomato, hot giardiniera, garlic aioli
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$14.00
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