The cozy vibes with the dim lighting and lanterns at Basso make it a great date night in the winter. The service and food were also great. We chose the casa insalata, crispy meatballs, calamari fritti, and pepperoni hot honey pizza. All had excellent flavor with generous portions. The calamari was a little chewy, which was a little disappointing. Overall it was a great experience and would recommend Basso to anyone. read more

No windows and smoky fireplace. Food is good. Nothing special. Layout is strange--- feels more like a bar then a restaurant

Can we say Ambiance!!!! Order: old fashioned, Calamari, Mafalada pasta Pros: can we say the ambiance is dope! Love the dark feel that this place gives. Listen the food is AMAZING! The Mafalada pasta is so good. It's like a deconstructed lasagna. The calamari j. The stewed tomatoes was also good! Fried perfectly and the stewed tomatoes with the peppers was bomb.com!!! Cons: it must be a STL thing when it comes to old fashions. I received a 1/2 drink. So im use to getting a full glass for the same price these restaurants charge. One day, ima ask why they pour a 1/2 glass. Side note: be careful coming down the stairs. You'd mess around and bust yo tail ha read more

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This has to be one of the best happy hours in the city! Half off pizza, burger, meatballs, and a few cocktails. Service was fast! It's an underground restaurant with cool and dark moody vibes, abut center bar and wood burning oven. The pizza unfortunately missed the mark for me but I will be back here for everything else! read more

Basso - Margherita Pizze Basso Burger & Truffle Fries Specialita - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This restaurant was high on my must-try restaurant list and I finally got it this past weekend. There are so many things that I love about Basso. Right off the bat, their ambience and decor were so aesthetically pleasing. I love the open-kitchen concept which is very modernized and you can watch the chefs do work their magic. They have plenty of seatings and you can join the virtual line in advance of your reservation. It was really convenient because it took one hour from when we put our name down online to when we got seated. For a party of 2, we ordered an appetizer of mussels, one entree of squid ink pasta and one truffle and mushroom pizza. My favorite was the truffle pizza. It was so flavorful and rich with truffle oil and we ended up finishing the whole thing. The squid ink pasta was good but there was not enough sauce so it felt a little dry, especially for the pipe rigate pasta. Mussels were fresh and tasty, paired really well with the bread dipped in sauce. I love that all dishes came in generous portions so those 3 dishes were super filling for us. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Basso and it is definitely on my list of favorite Italian restaurants in St. Louis. read more

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Incredible bar scene with delicious espresso martinis and an expansive wine and draft beer list! Also an awesome happy hour! read more

Basso - Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

First time trying this restaurant and I absolutely loved it! The food was amazing and the service was spot on and super friendly!!! We had a blast and enjoyed the fun vibe of this place! Highly recommend you check it out! Basso's ...thank you for an awesome night! read more

Delicious food and great service in a fun atmosphere. It was a little loud for me, but Im old.

We loved this place. Total surprise -- right across the parking lot from our hotel. We had the mafalda and a pizza, plus the house salad. Everything was really good. We would be regulars if we lived in STL. read more

Food is incredible! Did not have a bad dish. Service was top notch too. The ambiance is cool, but loud. Just go in knowing you will not have a quiet dinner, but it doesn' t take away from the experience! read more

Excellent food. Efficient service. Quiet, peaceful dining experience.Convenient parking

Great place for happy hour (drinks and select apps). Also perfect for date night. The cannellini dip is a must order, and the margherita pizza is super yummy. Be sure to use their waitlist through Yelp, otherwise the wait will be long! read more

Bassos is the best and I always enjoy the service, food, and drink. But I am begging you guys to do reservations days in advance. Week days are almost always fine, but I would avoid Bassos completely on weekends unless you go right when they open. It is always a pain to have to go on your waitlist that has never once been accurate. A few weeks ago the waitlist "shut down" at 4:30PM... I was thinking it was just broken so I went an hour before my dinner date to put our names down only to find out that they actually turned off the waitlist because it filled up for the night at 4:30PM.... Just do reservations! It will make life easier for everybody. I rarely go anymore because you never know if you will actually be seated or not. I would also love to see new items on your menu, or perhaps seasonal items as the menu has been the same for a while now. read more

Great spot for a drink and dinner with friends.. good wine list and great ambience. A little loud to have a conversation.. Appetizers- the olives were nothing special but I enjoyed the roasted cauliflower. Main course- the chicken was great. Squid ink pasta was average , the mushroom flatbread was stellar! Wine selection was extensive and service was super quick and efficient. There is parking available .. read more

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We recently tried Basso for the first time and it did not disappoint! We started with the bread and olive oil appetizer. I had the risotto and my fiancé had a pizza. All of them were mouthwatering. The risotto had so much flavor, which is not always the case with risotto. The pizza could be shared between two as a light snack/ meal. The risotto was also a very large portion. Basso also has a unique vibe. The booths seem very homey and the ambiance is dark and personal. It's in the basement so there are no windows, but that made it have a "speak easy" or similar vibe. Would be a perfect spot for something a little more intimate. Our waitress was new, but still very knowledgeable. She was also very pleasant and attentive! read more

Basso - Risotto - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We love the atmosphere here and the food is awesome. Our favorite is the pepperoni pizza.

Amazing food and awesome atmosphere! Warm and cozy and the food was delish!! Took a chance and glad we did.

Scary vibe food ok it's cozy and the server's was nice had a nice seat and the drinks were good I'll give them a 4 star they need more seats maybe change it around a little bit but other than that I had a nice time read more

Great service. Food pretty good. Ambience wasn't too bad. It was super loud so it was hard on here each other. It wasn't the best I've ever had but the drinks were strong and that makes everything better. read more

We went here on a Saturday night and it was poppin! Very busy and knowing the waitlist isn't the ideal method of reservations we got there plenty early to check in and sat at the bar for a drink. I didn't have any service in the restaurant, however the text notifying me that my table was ready did come through. It probably took about 20 min to get a drink at the bar because they were soo busy. Everyone was very friendly though and I didn't mind waiting. The ambiance is pretty awesome and unlike most other places I've been to. The food was good, nothing mind blowing but it was solid. The steak was not my favorite, it didn't have much flavor to it and wasn't very tender. However I would order the pizza, calamari and truffle fries again and overall would go back! read more

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Liv is the best mixologist/ bartender I've ever experienced! Used to asking for new fun drinks and ending up with poopy mixes. She took our vibes and made delish mixed drinks. Highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for good food, a fantastic vibe, and eccentric drinks!!! read more

Basso - Pizza, fries, espresso martini - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

one of the best happy hour spots in the city. This place has the cool, moody vibe that i am looking for. Along with that, there are incredible deals! Good wine and pizza for cheap? always. Perfect spot for a date night or hang out with some friends. It can get really busy and service can be slow, but the ambience and food/drinks are so worth a visit! read more

8.8/10 Pizza, pasta and pretty damn good martinis Basso is the best place to enjoy delicious food in the colder months. Underground, speakeasy vibes give for an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Some of the best pizza and espresso martinis in STL, hands down. They were as busy as ants at a picnic so be sure to join the online waitlist. Although they were busy, service was excellent Live, love, pizza read more

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Fun underground restaurant with a relaxed, low-lighting atmosphere. The wait staff was very attentive and polite. Almost every menu item sounded beyond delicious, so it was hard to pick one. Friends told me the pizza was amazing, but I chose the bucatini pasta. My one concern was that it was a bit loud, so if you're hoping for good conversation, you might want to try somewhere else so you can easily hear your company. Overall, great experience and flavorful food. read more

Basso - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Nice staff, great service, and plenty of ambiance. However, the food was just okay. Dessert was excellent.

Very nice house salad. Excellent service with a bit of humor. Pizza was very nice and plenty of spice

Pizza here is absolutely delicious! Fiancée had the salmon, didn't enjoy it as much as it was burnt. Great vibes and atmosphere!

What an awesome place. Walking down the giant staircase to the restaurant was really cool. The tables were packed in and full. The drinks were great. I would definitely go back for the food. This is a perfect romantic spot for a date. read more

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Love love love the ambiance here! It's very moody with gas lit lanterns on the walls, big cozy leather chairs, and beautiful wood. Great for a date night or happy hour. My favorite things to order here are the shishito peppers, meatballs, and the pizza. They make Great expresso and dirty martinis as well. I've always had great service and a wonderful experience here. read more

The rustic, cozy vibe offers a perfect atmosphere for both date nights and gatherings with friends, I use it for both. Even for a quick bite before a movie, Basso provides really solid food, great drink selection, but above all, one of the best atmospheres in St. Louis. Highly recommend. read more

Maybe for a happy hour drink and bite to eat. Service was great. Burger was good. Pizza ok

Always good. Service, ambiance, and food is always good! Definitely my favorite go to. The burger and fries are delicious. The gnocchi and the Mafalda is so flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

The first thing you notice about Basso is the sultry, basement vibe. I loved the dim lighting with little torches lining the walls. It definitely gives off the aura of being a ~trendy, big city~ restaurant, which is lovely. What I ordered: I got the roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts appetizer. They were both great, just not very unique. I feel like I have had both of those dishes other places. I will definitely come back for the vibe and to try a pizza sometime because it looked amazing! read more

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Although the restaurant is located in the basement level, it did not feel stuffy. Seating was nicely spaced out. Truffle Fries $6 - Love them! Skinny, crispy and truffly. Crispy Meatballs $13 - 6 large balls per order Calamari $15 - Nicely breaded and crispy. Strozzapreti $16 Papardelle $15 Cannoli $7 - I'm not a huge cannoli fan, but these are not bad. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021 read more

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On the coldest night of the year in mid-Feb this was one of the few restaurants that stayed open. We were lucky to find it. Located in a hotel, once you go down the stairs you find a nice, lowly lit, cozy, spacious dining area. Large open kitchen on one side, booth and table seating on the other. We carried out the food which was very small in portion. Each dish came in a small carryout box, the kind you get when you take leftovers home. Disappointing considering the price point. We had the Cacio e Pepe, Strazzopretti, and the Pappardelle. Taste was ok on the Cacio e Pepe and Strazzopretti but I did not care for the flavors in the Pappardelle. Probably not the best types of food to carryout but given the circumstances there wasn't much choice. I would still go back and dine there since the ambience is cozy, plus they have other interesting menu items which we were not able to try- they ran out of the mafalda when we tried to place an order. Their pizzas comes out of a wood fired oven and that looked amazing so we will try that next time we're in town. read more

Basso - Entrance - Bars Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food was marvelous, although the tables are a bit closer together than is traditional in US establishments. Our waitstaff was attentive and the overall experience was enjoyable. read more

Stopped in on a Friday for Happy Hour and had a fun time! This was not my first happy hour at Basso and it won't be my last! We ordered the pepperoni pizza (not part of HH), the meatballs (HH) and the Sangria to split between two. It was pretty busy but still a fun experience. Their HH burger is usually my go to so I would recommend! The HH menu has gotten smaller and the Sangria fell a little flat but we will be back for the meatballs, burger, and pizza! read more

Best ambiance in STL. Located in the Cheshire. You go down these stairs and there's like a classy pub vibe. Call ahead and reserve a couch area for you and your friends! Great place for business dinners or birthdays. Food is always great and there's something on the menu for everyone! read more

I visited Basso with my friend recently. It's in a basement. Rather dark down there, but it's sufficiently lit. Our server was friendly and attentive. My friend had been there recently and ordered roasted cauliflower (our server's favorite) and cannellini dip for us. The cauliflower was good, but I was more into the dip. We each had a glass of Sangiovese. I ordered the margherita pizza, which was so good that I used the crust for the aforementioned dip when the dipping material and the tomato/cheese/basil part of the pizza was gone. I appreciated that the crust was perfectly cooked... not at all burnt, but not at all doughy (I've been striking out with pizza for weeks). My friend ordered risotto. Then I had an aperol spritz and she had a new fashioned. We had raspberry vanilla gelato. It was different and yummy... and gratis, as we were celebrating a birthday. My only recommendation is that Basso upgrade to more comfortable booths. My friend and I were there maybe 2.5 hours, and admittedly that's not a short time, but we were quite uncomfortable by the end of our meal. Next time I'll ask for one of the bistro tables and chairs. read more

This was NOT what we expected when we walked in. We were staying next door at the cheshire and were told this was open for dine in so we figured eh why not. You open the front door and go downstairs to a very romantic setting!! The service was phenomenal. The food was hot. The happy hour menu had some delicious choices on it. The music was perfect. We tried the truffle fries, the burger and the margarita pizza and all were absolutely fabulous! We will definitely be back if we are in this area again! read more

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