If you're looking for top-tier service with genuine warmth and professionalism, look no further than Ivan. From the moment we were seated, Ivan made sure everything ran smoothly and effortlessly. He struck the perfect balance between attentiveness and allowing us space to enjoy our meal, always seeming to appear just when we needed something--without us ever having to ask. What truly sets Ivan apart is his attention to detail and sincere hospitality. He remembered our names, catered to specific dietary requests with no hesitation, and made excellent recommendations that enhanced our dining experience. His friendly demeanor and calm confidence made us feel like VIPs. In a world where great service can be rare, Ivan reminds you what outstanding hospitality looks like. He's not just a server--he's an experience. Five stars, without a doubt. read more

Basta - pappardelle pasta, 2 shrimp pasta specials and the shrimp lasagna - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Ivan went above and beyond during our girls dinner here. Delicious food and fun service! read more

Basta - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Very disappointing, I called ahead of time to see if they were accepting walk ins on Valentine's Day, which they let me know they are and we can come, it's just a matter of waiting. My girlfriend and I canceled reservations in LA to just stay local and do that after I confirmed. We got there and they turned us away immediately saying they were over booked for walk ins. I understand being over booked and max capacity, but I called ahead to be extra safe and ended up in an embarrassing situation instead. It wasn't communicated we could come but they are doing a cut off eventually, I wish it was so I could have avoided last nights situation... read more

This was our first time trying out this location after having nothing but great experiences at Basta in Agoura. We started with the Hamachi appetizer which was vibrant, fresh and flavorful. The fish was so tender and basically melted in my mouth. It paired well with the Vermentino we chose. Next up was the Vodka pizza. I'm a huge fan of the vodka sauce as it has the perfect balance of spicy and creamy flavor. The crust was perfectly fluffy, with a little chewiness and nice crust. We also ordered the Fiorentine which was juicy and delicious with an amazing wood-fired crust. Our server did an amazing job carving the steak table side and was overall very friendly. We are happy to see this restaurant has its own unique vibe when compared to the original location. Despite the subtle differences, the quality of food and service remains top notch. read more

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I'm a huge fan of basta and this location offers a more spacious restaurant feel compared to their agoura hills location. Parking is on the main road shared with tarantula hill so on busy nights I can see it being a problem if you don't like walking. The service is friendly enough but comes across more business than family friendly compared to the other location. The pasta and pizza offerings are tasty and still leave me appreciating a good recipe! Whether it's date night, bday celebration, or family outing you won't find the food to be lacking! read more

Daniel was a great waiter! Food was delicious! Menu is varied - something for everyone!

The food was amazing and Ivan was energetic and we enjoyed our time, will definitely be back! Had the New York and the special was tuna ceviche was the best! read more

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First is first. Service was great. Daniel was welcoming, friendly and on top of things. Food was delicious. Had a whole Jidori chicken which was nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Although they ran out of pinsa, the regular pizza tasted like it shared the same doug. Like having the full anchovy on the salad. read more

Basta was fantastic! The food was AMAZING! I have Celiac, and our server, Daniel, helped with recommendations for the wide variety of gluten free dishes. My dish was brought out separately from the others to avoid cross contamination too. I felt that it was a safe place to eat. . Everything from the food to the ambience to the service (thanks, Daniel) was terrific! We'll definitely be back. Definitely delizioso! read more

MILA was AMAZING as was Ernesto !! Always Quality!! Love Savario and Devin this is our go to spot BEST SERVICE AND BEST ITALIAN FOOD EVER !!! The ambience is amazing so comforting so welcoming love all the aesthetics warm welcome. LOVE OUR Mila !!! read more

Basta - Desert ! Bday yum butter cake Italian style - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We loved Ivan!! Great service, great energy and made our experience a blast. We will be coming back for sure!

Daniele is incredible. The service, the kindness, the appreciation for customer service, he is incredible. Basta is also incredible, but I come for the Brian Browen Smith and Daniele. What a wonderful local experience!! read more

We were able to get a table for our party of 8 in less than 5 minutes which was great. We got seated outside right next to the fireplace, it was perfect. Our server was great and the food was delicious. Everyone was happy with their selections. Will definitely be back to try some more dishes! read more

Basta - Vodka pasta and Mushroom pizza - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We were greeted immediately as we walked in, and by every staff member we walked by. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and were excited to share their story and recommendations. We ordered the Fiorentine steak (2.5lb), cauliflower, and fingerling potatoes for dinner. It was a great amount for three people, including some leftovers to take home. The pistachio martini was something I had never heard of but am happy for the recommendation, it was delicous! We also got the butter cake and espresso for dessert, both of which were amazing. The restaurant was big and spacious but filled up quickly, and it was apparent that there were repeat customers (which to me is always a good sign of fresh food and good service!) read more

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Best Italian restaurant in the area. Fresh food, unique menu, with great service! Thank you, Daniel! read more

First time trying Basta, and the food/service was absolutely incredible. Our server Ivan, really made it a great experience! 10/10 Will definitely return to this location. read more

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I first discovered Basta in Agoura Hills last year after some friends introduced me to it, so when I heard they were opening a location in Thousand Oaks, I was really excited. I've been a few times since they opened, and while the food is just as incredible as I remember, the overall experience has been mixed. Parking is a bit of a headache. Since the restaurant is on a busy boulevard surrounded by other restaurants, bars, and businesses and located on the first floor of an apartment building, finding a spot can be tedious unless you go during non-peak hours. They do offer valet, which is a good option if you don't want to spend time circling for parking. The food itself is fantastic. I have tried a few different pastas, and every one of them has been excellent. The Wagyu Steak Tartare is a must-try. It is incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. They also have a small deli-style counter near the entrance where you can get meats and cheeses, and everything I have tried from there has been great. The quality of ingredients and attention to detail in the dishes are what make this place stand out. The interior is beautiful, but the U-shaped booths in the back are way too small. I have now been seated in them twice, and both times, it felt cramped, even with just two people. Moving forward, I will avoid them at all costs. Service has been the biggest issue so far. The first time I went, it was around 7 p.m., and while the restaurant was busy, it was not packed. We were able to walk in and get a table, but throughout the meal, we found ourselves constantly looking around, trying to get our waiter's attention. They would disappear for long stretches, and even though we were enjoying the food, it definitely slowed things down more than necessary. On my most recent visit, we arrived right when they opened and were one of the first parties seated in the back. We waited 20 minutes before anyone even took our drink order. Meanwhile, people who were seated after us had already received drinks and even their food. At first, we were just catching up, so we were not paying too much attention, but at some point, it became obvious that something was wrong. I ended up flagging down another waiter to take our drink order, and shortly after, our assigned waiter rushed over to apologize profusely. While I appreciated the apology, it did not change the fact that we had been sitting there waiting with no service for 20 minutes, which is completely unacceptable, especially at the beginning of a shift. The quality of the food, the ambiance, and the friendliness of the staff make me want to come back, but based on my experiences so far, the service has been well below what it should be. The wait times have felt excessive, even when the restaurant was not particularly busy. I am hoping this is just a case of early growing pains and that they will get the operational side of things figured out. If I had a few hours to spare and wanted a relaxed meal while catching up with someone, I would have no hesitation coming here. However, if I were looking for a quicker dining experience, I would definitely think twice before choosing this location. I will be back because the food is worth it, but I hope to see improvements in service on my next visit. read more

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New Basta location in Thousand Oaks is a solid 4.5 stars but rounding them up to 5 stars. I love the interior and design here, friendly staff, strong cocktails and delicious food. What's not to love? I was already a fan of the Basta Agoura location but was even more excited to learn that a second location closer to home would be popping up. Initially I came for their grand opening night and was happy to sample some of their small bites and to chat with the owner. We had such a good experience I was eager to get back here. Thankfully I have girlfriends who are always down to have foodie adventures so we came last weekend and had a great experience. The staff and service here is truly grand. Everyone is so nice, accommodating, friendly and welcoming. Our hostess was kind and let us pick our table and was even more understanding when the sun started to get in our eyes to allow us to pick another table. Our waiter was fun and lively, creating a nice environment for a girls night. I would say service was attentive and well paced. The owner always seems to be here and he's just a lovely guy. Always friendly and eager to hear about your experience, you can tell customer service here is big. I really dig their cocktail menu here. It's a best kept secret for now. Their cocktails can definitely compete with some of my favorite bars. I started with a berry whiskey sour and it was to die for. I am a whiskey girl but also love sweet cocktails - the way that they were able to craft a cocktail that mirrored both flavor profiles so well was awesome. I ended the night with their Basta Margarita and this is another must have. Love the aperol and the rim was perfectly salted. I'd honestly come back here just for some cocktails at the bar because 5/5 for sure in the cocktail department. For mains my entire table went with a different variety of pastas. I opted for something simple but mighty, the tagliatelle pasta with meatballs. Out of the three of us my dish unfortunately scored the lowest. The issue was my pasta was a bit undercooked. I had everyone at my table try it and they all agreed. I was encouraged to send it back and I know if I would have they would have handled it right BUT there is no worse feeling then sending a dish back while everyone eats without you or your table feels stuck waiting for your food. I wanted to avoid all of that so I kept the dish. It was edible but just not preferred. Had the pasta been cooked correctly it would have been a 5/5. As it was before me, like a 3.75/5. The sauce was simple and delicious. And the meatballs outstanding. Despite my dish not being perfect I could taste the potential and it was still enjoyable. My friends both really liked their dishes so I think the pasta will always be a good choice. Next time I'll try something else but happy to see they have a good amount of options. Overall Basta is the perfect restaurant for this space. It's elevated Italian dining but still has that soulful rustic charm. It's a feel good vibe here. Casual enough for a friends and family outing, but definitely nice enough for a celebration or date night. They've done a good job with their second location and I'm happy to come back soon because this cocktails are killer and there were some tasty appetizers calling my name for next time. read more

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Delicious food! The restaurant is beautiful and inviting. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. It's always an all-around great experience! read more

I enjoyed our visit here for the first time in TO. I usually go to Agoura. I loved everything although it looks like they're still working out logistics. The food itself was the same amazing experience. We had their burrata salad , Branzino and blueberry cobbler. All were terrific. We also tried their 2 item cheese appetizer. Once I had their artisan bread with apricot honey, it was over, delightful!! I also had their Pisco Sour and took me awhile to overlook the blue hue. Also takes awhile to get used to the newer modern look compared to the agoura rustic feel. Highly recommend however read more

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Basta is absolutely amazing.. the food is devine .. so delicious every single time! The service is impressive and they pay such special attention to our son which is so so awesome. Hands down the best spot in town and we love it every single time. The pizza is the closest to actually traveling to Italy you can find. read more

We were looking for a place to have a late lunch after visiting the Reagan Library and Yelped the area and found this place. Solid choice. The food was well prepared. Nothing was over-seasoned and the fish was very good. We began with the mussels and they were an excellent starter. Lots of broth that was really good with some salted bread. I'd recommend stripping the marrow and spreading it on the toast points. The mussels themselves were very plump and hearty. Cold day lunch for sure. We followed it up with the octopus salad and enjoyed that as well. Fresh and the dressing was light enough not to overpower the octopus. We finished with the whole branzino and it was seasoned wonderfully and cooked great. She really liked her Bellini and my iced tea was always full. Our hipster server was a man of few words but timed our courses just right. If you don't know the area and are looking for a well put together place for lunch, this is it. We didn't try the pastas but they looked delicious on the table next to us. I think they make their pasta in house, the dishes I saw had the look of handmade pasta. The right stuff. read more

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Wanted to try the new Basta in Thousand Oaks and went early before a concert there in town. Glad we went early at 5:00pm because they do not take reservations and what a pleasurable experience. There was not a wait and we were seated immediately upon walking in by a smiling happy staff member. Great room with a totally visible kitchen and full bar. Our server was great and happily told us the specials and took our order. The menu offered many choices and had a good wine list by the glass or bottle. The food came out hot and delicious and did not disappoint, I did notice while we were enjoying our meals that the dining room was filling up fast as well as the seating at the bar. They do offer seating outside for al fresco dining with heaters but it was rather chilly outside. Nevertheless it was an amazing dinner and we will definitely be back to explore the many delicious dishes on the menu. Bravissimo Basta tutti delizioso! read more

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I did not love this restaurant and I was really looking forward to trying it! I ordered the zoodels and it was boring and had No flavor. I didn't finish it and did not enjoy it. My son ordered the meatballs. They had a delightful sauce. My husband ordered the steak, He enjoyed that very much. We moved onto dessert it was mediocre. For the price , I would definitely go to Nonna's instead. Ambience was nice and friendly but it was so loud, I must say the service was great ! read more

Had the zucchini pasta exceptionally delicious very tasty love it! Bartenders were very attentive (Rose and her sister )smiling all the time, I will come back soon! Thank you for the great service. read more

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My second time dining with Ivan as my server and just as wonderful as the first time! Super personable and professional. Makes the experience so enjoyable! He even remembered my drink order from the first time :) The food was delicious as always! Had a great time celebrating my dad's birthday here and Niko had us try the Tiramisu which was out of this world! Love Basta always read more

Basta - Gin martinis, wine, and cannellini bean hummus - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Excellent!! Our waiter was Fantastic - so, so sorry, can't remember his name :-(. Big guy with a Big, Fun Personality who knew his stuff!! Excellent recommendations - went with them, even though we've been there many times. Thanks so much!! read more

First of all I was wanting to take my family for a wonderful dinner. I am a Nona so believe I know good food in general. Basta did not disappoint. We asked food server, Ivan for suggestions. They 100% exceeded our expectations. Ivan was spot on with what we wanted. And your chefs also go above and beyond. Our steak was cooked to perfection. We will be back and allow enough time for a delicious dessert. Thank you for a wonderful early evening. Diane Bortolazzo Hunn read more

I'm glad this restaurant is finally open in Thousand Oaks as I always love going to their location in Agoura Hills. This new place is decorated so beautifully. Everything that I tried has been always good. My favorites include their octopus salad, braised beef, and papardelle pasta. I'll be regular for sure..... read more

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This is the best Italian restaurant, hands down. The pizza is amazing. It's just like the pizza we got while we were in Rome. The pasta could not be any fresher. The food is very reasonably priced. I'm glad they opened a location in Thousand Oaks. The wait staff is on the ball. Our waiter hit it out of the park with his recommendations. This location has a very pleasant feel. Come and see for yourself. Ask for Daniele M. He's the man! read more

Basta - Diavola pizza, what's left of it. - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Ivan was an amazing server! He was very upbeat and greeted us with a generous smile. He went through the specials in great detail and made us drool at how good he described the food. The food was especially delicious! Everything was fresh and presented in a tasteful manner. The drinks were fresh and crisp. As we walked in, we were greeted with a classy interior and really cool looking lights above the bar! The bartenders, Rose and Lily were super friendly and welcomed us with beautiful smiles. Thank you Basta staff for making our first time so special! We will definitely be back! read more

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Food was wonderful, and so was service. The homemade pasta was great. The ambiance was warm and cozy.

Came with a large group and the servers were extremely accommodating! We got multiple pizzas to share, then entrees, then desserts and coffee, and everything was lovely. The decor feels more like a steakhouse, but unfortunately I didn't get to try a steak this time. Maybe next time! read more

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Thanks Josh, and hosts for warm welcoming customer service. We loved the pizza and Frito misto. The portion of chicken was substantial and good to share. The desserts were just okay, the toffee pudding was a sweet bomb and butter cake was dense but had beautiful presentation. We will be back for dinner again. Great date nite or friend meet up! read more

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Food was good Service was not so great seems like they were anxious to get out ! Don't think we will come again read more

We got the ravioli (white sauce) super good. Spicy pizza (very good) and the chicken quinoa salad (pretty good). Friendly staff. My pet peeve at an already loud dinner spot is louder subpar music. I'd say sit outside. Peach cobbler cheesecake was terrific. read more

Food was excellent. The service was excellent, especially our waiter Daniele, he was great!

Another fantastic dinner at Basta! The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere is great, and our server Mila was attentive and friendly.

Had a great arugula and burrata salad for lunch. Food was great and service was fantastic with Daniel as our server! I'll definitely be back!! read more

Arrived Friday around 5:30 and were quickly seated near the kitchen. The restaurant quickly filled up from there. Love that the kitchen is open and you can see everything going on. Our server was friendly and offered recommendations on what to order. We ended up with the meatballs, a salad and the mushroom pizza. Our food arrived quickly, especially loved the Cavolo Toscano salad! By far the best part of the meal was the Butterscotch pudding, so rich and flavorful and could definitely be shared among 3+. For the first weekend open, was impressed by how all ran fairly smoothly. read more

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