My friend and I wanted to find an Italian restaurant that offered outside dining and stepped up the normal fare you find in most Italian restaurants. basi Italia succeeded in doing that accompanied with excellent friendly service! We would come again the next time we are in the Columbus area.
Great patio, service and most of all food. Been coming here for over 20 years and it has never disappointed.
I love basi so much. It’s where I look forward to going for special occasions and to sit on their patio. All of their food is amazing but I do miss their shrimp pasta. It was so light and refreshing in the summertime. Please bring it back!!
This is my favorite hidden gem in the city. Great wine selection with options that you don't need to take out a loan for, very friendly staff, and amazing food! Inside seating is small and cozy, but not claustrophobic. There's a great garden/ patio out back that can be covered and enclosed if the weather isn't ideal. Zucchini Pronto is the best way I've ever eaten that vegetable and is a must in my eyes.
Hidden gem tucked away in Victorian village. The flavor profiles and plate presentations were unique and on point. Northern Italian done right
One of the best meals ever! Highly suggest everyone try this place!
Pretty good meals! Discovered this little gem about a year ago. I've been a handful of times and have never been disappointed. Both indoor and outdoor seating (heated and enclosed in the colder months). Every dish I've had has been super unique and flavorful. This time buttered cod. The cod, potatoes and veggies were so soft and delicious. Fairly long wine list, both glass and bottle options. Very quaint atmosphere, and friendly staff.
You will so hate it here. Knowing I keep this world class small restaurant and wonderfully engaging staff as my secret paradise on Neil. The food is impeccably prepared and the presentation is well beyond the price point. I cherish this place. The customers share my opinion. BTW, I have zero financial association there. Just a very satisfied customer.
The food is outstanding and the service is always amazing. The owners are super friendly and it’s just a great experience that they create. Highly highly recommend for anyone looking for a great special date night.
Expectations weren’t nearly what I assumed one of the most well-regarded Italian restaurants in the city would be. Service was good and the food came out promptly…but flavor wise, I was pretty let-down.Tried the fig flatbread, which had the makings to be great, but the honey drizzled on top was so sweet and overpowering, that you couldn’t really taste anything but sweet/candy. Dish needed salt/acidic bite to really balance the savory aspect.For entrees, we both tried the eggplant parmigiana after great reviews. The spaghetti pesto side was decent. The eggplant parmigiana again, was incredibly overpowered by a syrupy-sweet balsamic drizzle on top, and the tomato sauce was also pretty sugary. I just felt like the entire meal was a mash of sweet, when a good parmigiana dish should have tang and acid to break through the fried and fatty flavors of the breading and pasta. I wanted to add salt, but I shouldn’t be needing to salt my foot at one or Columbus’ highest esteemed restaurants lol.I guess I should have looked at the menu better before, but there were so many weird sweet corn, leek, raisins, capers, onion cream sauce(???) etc. in so many Italian dishes that I would have never expected to be there. Again, on me for expecting a more traditional and not such a creative/American twist.Not going to rate under 4-stars however, because the atmosphere and service was good, and the ingredients were at least very fresh. It’s not bad food, I just…expected better flavors.