Basta's has changed! Ok, it was 1996 when I last visited the place and I didn't like it. During 2004, at the urging of a local winemaker, I've had dinner at Basta's many times and I've been very happy each time. This isn't ""fill your stomach with pasta"" Italian cooking. Rather, the bolognese has been cooked slowly, the panna cotta is made light and rich, the sauces are very tasty and complete. The setting allows two to hear each other, but it's not a morgue. The wine list has many options and the bar provides a nice list of scotch selections. Being a cook myself, this is my new favorite location for real Italian cooking.
Pros: Peaceful dining, Great food, Good wine list
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