Daniel was great 10/10! He was very professional and attentive. He recommended so much for us since it was our first time and everything was great! he was amazing read more

So yummy! I often recommend this lovely place to anyone looking for delicious pasta I will definitely be back :D read more

It was date night with me & my boyfriend. Our server was Josh M! Had such an amazing experience, food was great and overall an amazing experience. I would def recommend this place for anyone who wants a great steak, great wine & great service! read more

Basta is like going to a friend's house, for a meal. Staff are friendly. Ambiance is nice, food is excellent. Hard to beat.

Great food and service. The tiramisu was delicious. The octopus salad was wonderful and the meatball pasta was amazing. Josh was a great server We will be back read more

My boyfriend and I are frequent flyers at Basta and it's amazing every single time. The two female bartenders are so sweet and always make us feel so special when we come in. The manager is also super nice! Food is chefs kiss can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Everything was awesome! Delicious and creamy burrata salad, unique lasagna, delicious black truffle cavatelli and an interesting (and yummy) pistachio white chocolate lava cake to end the meal. Mila was awesome. She gave a great wine suggestion and was so attentive and kind. She was very genuine and sweet. Also, the restaurant itself is very cute. Lots of cute light fixtures. First time here and will be back! read more

The restaurant is very modern looking and our waitress was fantastic. The food itself to me is very average. I ordered a pizza and my wife ordered a pasta dish. We also had an app first. The pizza tasted very plain and the crust was a negative. Prices are on on par for the area. Parking isn't great. Really high marks for the service but expected more for the food. read more

The food was delightful, every bit, dinner, dessert, and drinks. My husband and I felt like we were at a food tasting event trying the best of the best. The ambiance was wonderful and the service was polite, and attentive. Thank you for a great night out!! read more

Amazing experience! Ivan the Great was one of the most entertaining and helpful servers. He was engaging and informative and we fully enjoyed our dinners - excellent food! We'll be back! read more

Recently celebrated a birthday by having dinner here. The food was absolutely delicious. The Florentine was spectacular and the Tagliatelle is one my favorites. Our server Daniel M. was attentive and very knowledgeable on the menu. We will always come back to Basta! read more

Excellent service! Absolutely delicious pasta! We are definitely coming back! The zucchini noodles with vegetables was perfect! The paparadelle with meatballs was like Nonna used to make. Motto Bene! read more

Decided to try out the Thousand Oaks location with some friends on a Saturday evening and overall it was a pleasant experience, however, it seemed to be slightly lacking compared to previous experiences at the Agoura location. We arrived at 6pm to put our names in and there was already about an hour wait which was somewhat expected as they don't take reservations. Tarantula Brewing Co. is conveniently located across the street if you wanted to wait things out over a cold brew (recommend). There is valet parking, however, there is plenty of street parking and depending on how busy it is you may just have to walk a little bit. The service has always been great whenever I dine at Basta and this occasion was no different. Very attentive server and once seated we had drinks order and bread on the table. We shared a handful of things on this occasion...Basta Meatballs, Spaghettini Vongole, Tagliatelle Al Ragu & the Caprese Pizza. All were very good though the Vongole was not as good as past times and the Caprese pizza wasn't quite what we expected (cold toppings on hot pizza). The Meatball and Ragu was delicious! We finished things off with the Tirmisu (good but not my fave and have had much better) and the gluten-free carrot cake which was easily the favorite on the table. It's usually always busy inside the restaurant, so the atmosphere is lively, however, it's definitely not the place to go for a quiet evening out if that's what you're after. read more

The food, service and price were phenomenal. Ernesto recommended the diavola pizza. It was the best. We will definitely go back and recommend Basta. read more

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Have eaten lunch here three times and sampled a wide range of dishes. Each one was exceptional. The jidori chicken bowl was particularly good as was the pizza. Service was attentive. read more

Food was out of this world! Like I was in Italy and Greece... light and wow! Josh, our server was outstanding... along with all the staff. Run.. don't walk! read more

We love Basta!! So yummy! Great service, we had Daniele as our server and he was great! Highly recommend the Arugula and Burrata salad and pizza read more

I've been to plenty of restaurants, but this one left me frustrated. The place was way too loud -- you could barely hear the person next to you. Getting service took forever. When we finally waved the waiter down, he looked annoyed. Our drinks came out at different times, and the food followed the same pattern -- one dish here, another much later. To top it off, they brought out our appetizers at the end of the meal. For what we spent, the service and food were not worth it. Go to the Basta in Agoura instead -- it's calmer, better run, and actually enjoyable. read more

Arrived at the beginning of the evening last night and got great seats on the patio. The staff was all friendly, and our server, Ivan R., was extremely personable and knowledgeable and helpful in advising us on the wide array of choices from the menu. Everything about the evening worked out great in terms of timing of courses and attention to our needs as the meal progressed. We got the King Florentine style steak to split, and it was first rate. Everything we ordered was great, and the Matteo's Maccheroni & Cheese is to die for, if you're a fan of mac & chesses (or even if you aren't). Five stars all the way around. read more

Simply amazing, food, service, ambiance 10/10. Josh provided excellent service! Definitely coming back!

Best pastas in Town! Paired with quality service One of my favorite spots try a steak or a special of the day you wont be disappointed read more

Ivan the Terrible was very personable. Thanks for the good food. The Branzino was much better than Bobby Flay

The food is AMAZING! Coupled with the sweetest most knowledgeable server Mila, you are sure to come back every night! BASTA, BASTA, BASTA! MILA,MILA, MILA! Try the new appetizer, fried pizza, tomatoes and burrata (hopefully I'm spelling it right) to start the night. read more

A new & second location for Basta. I want to emphasize if you are in the valley. This Italian restaurant is as good as it get unless you can drive to Weho or DTLA. Everything I tried was delicious and the steak cooked just perfect. It was juicy and tasty. My server, Ms LudMila was the best, she was attentive, friendly and always with a big smile. The new restaurant is lovely with a big bar, good size patio and modern decor. I like this location better than the first location because it is new, lot of parking space in the back. You can have a beer or a cocktail across the street at Tarantula Hill Brewing while waiting for your table. One thing that stops me from coming back more often is that the restaurant won't take reservation or even take down phone number to text you. It is first come first served, you put down your name and wait around for your name to call. Average wait time is 50 mins unless you agree to sit outside. read more

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I reallllllly wanted to love Basta, it really missed the mark for me though. Pro's: the restaurant itself is stunning, I love the open concept, the decor and lighting are lovely. The bartenders were very nice. Con's: the parking is difficult. They don't accept reservations so we agreed to wait 40 minutes for a table. Thankfully we were able to snag two spots at the bar to get a drink while we wait. It took about 30 minutes and then we were seated next to the bathroom, I asked if we could wait for a different table and she said it would be another 40 minutes... what? lol so we sat down. It took 10 minutes to get waters, I think there was maybe five servers for the entire restaurant and they were jam packed. We ordered the mussels to start. They had no flavor, the broth tasted like garlic water, the piece of bone marrow was so small and sad. I ordered the black truffle cavatelli and my guy ordered the ossobuco. The pasta had no trace of black truffle flavor I was so disappointed and my guys dish was heavily salted. We were so ready to go but it took about 40 minutes to finally get our server and the check settled. I want to give this place another chance because there are so many good reviews, so maybe on a slower day. read more

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Third time visiting this location of Basta and it was my best experience yet. It started when our server Mila apologized for not being an expert on my beer selection and she asked if I would mind consulting with someone who was. He was able to help me. We ordered the Agnollotti special and it came out exactly as Mila described and was delicious. We were there for 3 hours and Mila never rushed us and checked in with us just the right amount of times. Their Tiramisu was an excellent desert. The next time I come back I hope that Mila is my server! read more

This place is delicious. I love that they opened a second location locally because it's always busy. The staff is friendly and attentive. I love how they have gluten-free pizza and gluten-free pasta. Definitely recommend. I wish they would add a gluten-free dessert item. read more

The food was very authentic. I am Italian born and raised in Italy so you can trust me. The service was amazing and no rush at all. Location great and we dined under a beautiful olive tree inside. Highly recommended. :) read more

Great food, great service. The atmosphere is a little loud but warm and inviting. The Brian Bowen pasta dish was incredible and very fresh the sauce was delicious and the squid was cooked well (the pasta is made in house). Even the Mac and cheese can be considered a gourmet masterpiece using three gourmet cheeses and again very fresh pasta. This is truly a hidden Jem that you must experience! read more

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We had a bad experience first time with the special. Was not special lol BUTT!! We gave it a second try..... Had the best pizza ! Thanks to Ivan he gave us a supreme experience as our waiter:) best cheesecake peach cobbler and the perfect amount of spicy type of pizza. Great service:) read more

$70. Steak was sub par. No reservations taken. Ambience is fine. I'm not planning on returning.

Great food, great service, and the service from my boy Josh was excellent. He gave us the first time experience we needed, from guiding us through the menu and thoroughly explaining to making sure that we were being taken care of and that our food was set to the standard it's supposed to be at. Would definitely come back! read more

The ambiance and food is amazing as always. This is our 6th time here . I know where to go for a good piece of steak . Special thank you to our server Mila . She was very attentive . read more

We've been coming to the Thousand Oaks location for almost +1.5 years since they opened, probably have visited a couple dozen times. We'd like to give a special thanks to both Jesus "Chuy" and Daniele "Danny" -- their service, care, and kindness have always been great. Truly first-class. This restaurant is thriving and it's largely due to people like them. read more

Thanks to Mila our girls night group had a wonderful experience. Everyone loved their food. The cocktails were spot on. Mila made us feel so welcome, like were family. And the dishes she recommended were absolutely amazing. Thank you again Mila read more

The food was good! I went in expecting a few more pasta options--maybe the name threw me off--but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the aged steak, which was cooked good. It was a bit on the pricey side, but overall, the experience and service were excellent! read more

Danielle was fantastic! The meal was terrific. I highly recommend. The outdoor seating was a treat. Great atmosphere

Amazing, wonderful, great food and service. Very authentic Italian food. I have traveled to Italy many times and been to most regions and this restaurant comes as close as any I've been to US. read more

Amazing amazing amazing! Every time we come here we always have exceptional service & phenomenal food! Highly recommend trying the chefs special as they are always full of flavor! Major kudos to our servers Ivan & Josh! They both were super knowledgeable on the menu & gave great quality service that makes guests want to keep coming back! Ivan was our server in the past & he was so thoughtful to actually go out of his way to say hi to us because he remembered us from the past! He always gives the best recommendations & is great at guiding you on what to order based off your preferences. Truly feel very welcome here & can't wait to continue to come here! read more

Excellent food and service. Daniele was excellent. Attentive and always came by at the right time.