BASTA in California

"We came here twice in a week. Both times, food and service were amazing. We had Josh as our server twice this week. We had to come Back as last time we saw the delicious aged beef’s and it looked delicious! And it tasted amazing with the smoke mesquite flavor. We had ordered the ribeye and price was according to how heavy the beef was. We also ordered the zoodles pasta ( that was so so) and the Basta rustic gem (delicious!). Last time we had dinner with friends and did family style where we got to try the various dishes. We had the appetizer which had the calamari and fish (delicious), cavatelli pasta (tasty), sausage pizza, and the whole Chicken (flavorful). For dessert, we tried the caramel pudding (a bit sweet) and the the bread pudding (à la mode. Delicious) Ambiance is more on the dimmed light romantic mood. They have an open kitchen where you can see them cooking though the windows. They have both outdoor seating (with heat lamps) and indoor and bar seating."

"For a guaranteed great experience, try their Margherita “Classica” Pizza or any other pizza on the menu. They’re made to perfection, and the authentic sauce is the key to its delicious flavor. The hummus is also very tasty, as is the spaghetti with meat sauce!"

"How did we not know that Basta had a 2nd location ??? Clearly we weren’t paying attention lol After a really wild weekend, Halloween festivities, we came here on a Monday night for a quiet dinner at the bar and what a surprise… the most amazing steak and seafood another great restaurant in our hood we will definitely be back BTW Lily the Bartender ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

"This was a recommendation from a friend, really good pasta, really good specials. The steaks looked great as they were being wheeled by. We got the special gnocchi and another plate of pasta which was very fresh. The butter cake was very good with the fresh vanilla ice cream. Our server was fantastic."

"We came to Basta tonight for pasta and ordered the calzone — absolutely delicious. Perfectly baked, golden crust, stuffed with fresh ingredients, and full of flavor. Then we had to try dessert… and it did not disappoint. The cappuccinos were spot on — rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced — and the tiramisu was outstanding. Light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness to finish the meal. Warm, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently great food from start to finish. If you’re in Thousand Oaks and craving authentic Italian comfort food, this place is a must. Five stars all the way — we’ll definitely be back."

"Great vibe on the cozy patio here. Their pizza dough and house made pastas are incredible. They offer classes from time to time and much of their secret is using top tier fresh ingredients- many imported from Italy. Snapped was fantastic. The truffle cream cavatelli with sausage should not be missed. Also loved the arugula burrata salad w/lemon vinaigrette. Fresh berry Whiskey Sour was well balanced and surprisingly not sweet. Can’t wait to return!"

"Great food, great service, liked the vibe. We got especial appetizers three slides was really light and testy and had a pasta with vodka sauce, different and delicious. Tiramisu was good too. The price was really fair too. The only thing, no reservations and you need to wait for almost half an hour."

"The interior design of the restaurant was so nice to look up at when you weren't diving into the authentic yet approachable food. The service was excellent as they accommodated my party of 7 including setting up a table for the younger kids next to ours and serving them as they were paying customers. The wait staff was polite, knowledgeable and efficient. We're excited to come back and try more menu items."