Brunch at Basso by PXK. For those of you who don't know PXK are the initials of Chef Peter X. Kelly. Chef Kelly has created an eclectic menu including cheeses and salami, olives, fresh Italian bread, salads frittata, pastas, risotto, pork shoulder (to die for, sirloin, clams,salmon, and dessert medley all brought table side and served in small portions. The restaurant is beautiful and on the modern side. Well lit, super clean, wait staff are polite and my water glass was never empty. The food is excellent and was served piping hot. Two seatings (11:30 and 1:30) on Sunday only. Even though it was raining the 11:30 seating was fairly crowded. We are familiar with Chef Kelly's brunches as having gone numerous times to his former Rockland County restaurant brunch. Street parking is available. Reasonably priced and reservations are expected. Enjoy and go with a crowd. read more

Agree with Carole's review below. Maybe they shouldn't serve brunch? It was a somewhat glorified buffet. Pros - very nice space, Cabernet by the glass excellent, and service was great. Cons - the food was not....great. Based on my many experiences at X2O (brunch, dinner, lunch) it didn't even come close to comparing. Really expected more. read more

Food was absolutely perfect..... service was wonderful. The staff is so friendly & attentive to every detail & Johnny watches that everything runs smoothly & it does! Dining here never disappoints- read more

4.5 Recent visit to this restaurant in Chappaqua right next to the train station. Our reservation was honored on time and we were offered Al fresco dining on their outdoor patio in rear of the restaurant. In mid September this is a real bonus. The service was professional and top notch and the food was very good. We had chicken parm., pasta dishes- ravioli and one with sausage and broccoli rabe. Pricing was generally fair but some entrees such as the lamb chop were in the stratosphere. I don't need a $58 entree in my life :). The superstar of the evening was the peach dessert with ice cream-a simply outstanding dessert. It's a bit of a trip from where we live but I would go out of my way to return to this place again- and that says a lot. We saw Peter Kelly and management on the way out and they were warm and very personable. A real nice evening. read more

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As always to dine at a Peter Kelly establishment is an experience; he us his brunches are done and his new place in Chappaqua is no exception located with in walking distance to the train plenty of street parking and a lovely area ...Basso has all the ingredients to be an all star place to dine enjoy . By the end of ridiculously underpriced brunch we were stuffed and happily ready to go home to plan a return visit. His steak was perfect short ribs amazing and his deserts just incredible. Thank you Peter for being you ! read more

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Best fried calamari appetizer I ever had. Great service delicious food. Was even visited by owner/chef PXK twice during the meal. Very friendly and attentive. read more

Very good Italian food awaits at this relaunched Chappaqua restaurant. Top Chef Peter Kelly is back. It's great to see him again. The restaurant was full on a Saturday night. We had good professional service at a leisurely pace. Those customers who need to get in and out in 90 minutes would have been frustrated, but those of us enjoying a nice cocktail and conversation found the pace of service just fine. Basso is cozy and warm, and the decor is very pretty - accentuated by shelves with wine bottles. The menu and specials are fairly standard Italian restaurant fare, but some items such as black ink pasta with assorted seafood (excellent), short ribs (super tender), duck confit appetizer and sea urchin pasta stood out. Baked clams at an adjacent table looked delicious. Calamari was fairly standard, Chicken parm was a giant portion and very tender and tasty. Lamb ragu pasta could have used more spice notes like mint or cumin. Pasta cooked perfectly. My black squid ink pasta was a top evening dish. Order it. Tiramisu dessert was off the charts. Beer was cold and wine (decent pour) fairly priced. In order to be five (5) star great, with so many Italian restaurants in Westchester the menu needs a little more Chef Kelly magic. He should feature those gourmet items he creates so well. He has served more than 20 years of magic meals for our family, I'm sure he will do it again. BTW: bring back the Christmas party with Ned and Mary Lou. read more

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My family and I came to Basso by PXK for their Sunday brunch. It is kind of like dim sum style where servers come around with food that you can choose to eat or pass on. They started off strong with delicious pastas and frittata. But once we got to the proteins, we started to become disappointed. The salmon and pork shoulder were not good. The chicken parm was just okay. The desserts and starters were the star of the meal. And the servers were great! They brought over extras of our favorite bites, like the pastas. read more

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Is this how Basso treats customers? We booked a June bridal shower luncheon at Basso in January and dined there several times afterward, each time offering to leave a deposit to firm up the reservation. Jonny repeatedly assured us it wasn't necessary and that our reservation was secure. Then, on May 1, he called to say they booked another, larger party for that afternoon and they were canceling our reservation. This was after invitations had been sent and guests had made travel plans. It is now too late to book another venue convenient to our guests.   So much for the warm welcome by Jonny and Peter Kelly, who was so welcoming when we told him of our plans to book his venue. Highly unprofessional level of customer service. I would urge you to think twice before booking one of Peter's restaurants for your event. read more

Fabulous brunch. Incredible presentation Tasting all the best dishes of Italy. Starting with an appetizer of cheese and salami and omg the bread Then the continuation of all Italian specialities Pastas, risotto, steak, salmon , veggies too many delights to mention. And oh the desserts!!! The ambiance is just lovely and there's parking ! Be prepared to pay$$$$. All drinks and coffee and tea are extra The experience alone is worth every penny read more

Enjoyed the food. Appetizers and entrees were delicious. Very crowded so reservations recommended. Chef Peter Kelly stoped by to thank us for stopping in and asked about the food. Would definitely go back read more

Food was delicious! Service was great. Perfect for celebration dinner. Nice cozy neighborhood feeling restaurant.

Basso has great service for a fully crowded restaurant. The ambiance is perfect. Nice and cozy. Peter X Kelly is America's best chef in my humble opinion, but a world traveler friend agreed, just as good as France. I've dined at all of Peter's restaurants and I'm so glad that he's here in Chappaqua. I've dined here two times and all of the food is outstanding and the choices are superb. The prices are worth every penny. The drinks and desserts are great too. Basso is now my favorite Westchester dining establishment and I dont have to drive into NYC for the best food. Peter is the best and he visits after dinner to say hello. I absolutely love Basso by PXK and highly recommend trying everything . read more

We really wanted to like this place but the experience was underwhelming. First, the bread came out cold. I have never had cold bread served at a restaurant. Even Cheesecake Factory warms the bread. Disappointing. My drink (raspberry martini) was so sour that even after adding more juice it was still too sour to drink. I asked to have it mixed again and it was much better but wow was it sour. It was also way too strong. Our dishes came out warm but not hot, like it would be if cooked fresh and hot. The chicken parm cutlet was overcooked- hard to cut and dried out, not freshly prepared. It was as if the chicken had been fried three days prior and reheated with sauce to add back the moisture it lost. The sauce was bland and the dish was salty. A cutlet should be crispy, juicy, and easy to slice. The color of the chicken was gray and tasted old. The ravioli's only hope was the sage butter but even that couldn't save this dish. Salty and the ravioli filling was dry. The wait staff are young and could not adequately answer questions about the dishes. Nice and friendly though. This restaurant has a warm ambiance and nice decor. It could be so much more. read more

Brunch Bliss by Chef Peter Kelly: A Never‑Ending Feast! If you're craving a brunch experience that transcends the ordinary, this is the one. Under the expert direction of Chef Peter Kelly, the kitchen delivers a never-ending moving feast--literally. With only two seatings available, reservations are essential. From the moment you're seated, servers parade by with an irresistible selection: crisp, vibrant salads; indulgent pastas with just‑right sauces; fresh, perfectly prepared seafood; and rich, succulent meats. Each visit to your table brings a new bite to try--like a curated tasting menu come to your brunch table. The standout for me was the hanger steak, masterfully cooked--tender, juicy, and exquisitely seasoned with Chef Kelly's signature finishing touch. And just when you think you can't eat another bite, along comes the tiramisu--light, creamy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness and espresso flavor. Chef Peter Kelly's thoughtful menu--and the seamless flow of dishes--make this more than just brunch. It's a culinary performance. So come hungry, pace yourself, and prepare to be delighted course after course. This brunch is truly an experience you won't want to end. read more

We have been there several times and it is always great. Fantastic wait to go again. The food, service and overall experience is a real treat. read more

[ ] Attended a party of 14 on Sunday for brunch. Service was good but not great. Food was mediocre. Appetzers were not much although the aged cheese was delicious. Salads were average. Pasta was good but sauce was scant and average. Some steak was med-rare and other pieces so overdone they were charcoal. Pork was overcooked and dry. Chicken parm tasted like it was pre-frozen. Some clams were sandy. Some salmon had small bones in it. This is a poor location for a party of more than 8. It was crowded, noisy and a TV was blaring sports. read more

This! Can't say enough about the food. Everything was delicious, unique and creative. Personal visit from the chef. Other restaurants need to take note. read more

The ambiance was pleasant, Italian style, but if you are looking for heart stopping beauty like X20, fuggettaboutit. The service was adequate. The servers are youngsters, not the professional crew one might expect. The food was pretty good but the salt level was much much much too high. I am such a huge fan of Peter Kelly but I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

The service was very good, but the food disappointed. The chef had an extremely heavy hand with the salt shaker on the Spaghetti Carbonara, and the chicken Parmesan was pedestrian and arrived like warm. Not what I'd expect from a Peter Kelly-managed vehicle. read more

Absolutely wonderful Birthday dinner! Especially recommend the Mushroom and Spinach Pasta and the Eggplant Pasta both delicious! We also loved the Grilled Octopus. The service was amazing and the atmosphere wonderful! The Chocolate Torta is delicious and the Tiramisu delicious as well! Highly recommend for a nice evening in Chappaqua! read more

Basso By PXK - The Pannacotta is also delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Chappaqua, New York

Unimpressive Uncoordinated service. Uncohesive brunch menu. Underwhelming all around. Food was generally mediocre. Dessert was awful. 1:00 reservation. 25 minutes before we were served water and drink order taken. Food service didn't start until 1:55. Not sure why they accepted a 1 pm reservation especially if they weren't going to try to ply us with cocktails. read more

Nice looking restaurant. Peter X. Kelly makes the dining experience 5 stars. He comes out to visit briefly and say hello. Hes really a master chef and makes everything taste superbly delicious. We've dined there twice and i cant wait to return. I tasted my wifes dishes twice and my dishes twice came out perfect. Im very fussy when it comes to eating out and the prices are definitely worth it everytime. The cocktails were creative and delicious. The desserts were great too. 5 stars for everything except that the noise levels were loud both times. But its still worth dining there. I ate at all of Peter's restaurants and hes worth following. read more

Great menu, excellent service. Pork chop is killer! Enjoyed sitting at the nice bar for dinner. Right in town.

Don't bother. To say disappointing would be a kindness. If you miss X2O, don't go to Basso by PXK (previously Basso 56) seeking a replacement. This latest generation does not compare in location, ambiance, menu or service. The brunch was poorly run, terrible dining experience. Some of the food was ok, some was much too salty. It was a poorly coordinated menu that was very carb heavy. A few of the dishes, i.e., linguini alfredo, were challenging and messy for the pass waiters to serve, in other words poorly planned. Many of the dishes would have benefited from fresh cracked pepper though none was offered or available. Chef Peter Kelly, We had high hopes but this new brunch venture is a fail, we will not be back. read more