What a great place. Food=exceptional. Service=Beyond, but with a caveat. Make sure to demand Ivan as your server. Otherwise I can't vouch for an equally awesome experience. Knew his stuff and extremely personable. Shame our booth only seated 4 otherwise we'd have invited him to join us. Thanks Ivan and Basta! read more

Not only was the food fantastic, Ivan was a magnificent server. Great experience overall!

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

Love the new place! The updated ambiance feels much more modern, with a sleek, upscale vibe, and I really appreciate how they've made the bar a focal point - it's the perfect spot to start the evening with a drink. I always liked the idea of an open kitchen, but the way they've used glass to separate the kitchen from the dining area is brilliant. You still get to enjoy the excitement of watching the chefs cook without any of the extra noise disrupting your meal. It's such a thoughtful touch! The food was outstanding as always. I ordered the dry-aged steak, which was cooked to perfection. I can't wait to return once they get their wood-fire stove installed. I can only imagine how much more incredible their dishes will be with that addition! Service was also exceptional. Maria is an absolute gem - server, bartender... she does it all!! She is incredibly sweet, attentive, and so hardworking. Maria goes above and beyond to make sure everyone's needs are met and that you're having a great experience. Basta is such a fantastic addition to TO Blvd! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back for another amazing meal! read more

Basta - Dry aged steak - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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

Ivan was the best. Food was incredible, hummus was amazing, crudo was amazing and entrees, drinks & service somehow even better!!!

Just left full and happy! Ivan was very kind, friendly, and guided us through the menu in an adventurous way! He was entertaining and made us feel comfortable. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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

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

Took my kids here for the first time as a family night out. Wanted an enjoyable experience as I've eaten here many times without them. Food was great as usual, came quickly and loved our server. Was super attentive However, I want to complain about how the whole time we were there it felt like they were pushing us out. I understand it was busy, and we had to wait as well (of course, it's a weekend night) for our table...but the amount of times the bussers came to our table to clean it off or offer boxes was insane. At one point the male busser assigned to our table came at least 3 times in a span of 10 min to ask to clear plates with FOOD STILL ON THEM. The woman busser came over when we had all of our food still there and clearly eating asking if we wanted boxes. I said, "no thanks we're still eating." She came right back with multiple boxes and put them on the table and walked away. Even the busser wiped our table down after clearing plates when we were done. To be prepared for the next guest. As someone who had worked in the restaurant industry for over 15 years and most high end places, this put a bad taste in my mouth. Having the feeling that you have to rush at a place like this and can't enjoy your time infuriates me. I will never come back here again on a busy night. Teach your service staff to read the tables, understand where they are in the meal process so they know how many times to touch the table. Or maybe make reservations a possibility so people can plan for when they come if you're too busy to accommodate so many people waiting. read more

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

My husband and I wanted to reach out and share that we always have a wonderful experience at your restaurant. We consistently enjoy the food, drinks, and excellent service. In particular, we truly appreciate your gluten-free options. Thank you for providing such a great dining experience. read more

Had a wonderful early dinner here with my mom to celebrate a late Mothers Day. Lets start with the service: Daniel provided a very wonderful experience as a sever, had excellent recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed. Didn't have to ask for refills not once. Was very attentive time and wished my mom a Happy Mothers Day, will go back just for his service which is not easy to find anymore. Food was very affordable and everything we had was tasty, fresh and flavors were excellent. We had the Woodfire Mussels to start with and there was a bountiful of tasty mussels with this nice broth with a surprising kick. The best part was the bone marrow that came with it. Absolutely delicious, if they had the bone marrow as an appetizer with several pieces that would be a true star of the menu. My mom had the Spaghettini Vingole and I had the Wagyu Burger both one of kind and youll have to taste it yourself. Our drinks were amazing and we cant wait to go back! The place was very clean to top it off. Enjoy!!! read more

Best red snapper I've ever had!! Shoutout to Ivan for the recommendation & great customer service. He kept us laughing the entire time. Will definitely be returning. read more

First time eating here. The food was delicious and our waiter Daniel was awesome! Highly recommend this place and will be sure to come back again real soon. read more

Highly recommended! This spot is a gem in Thousand Oaks. The food was delicious, the service is super friendly and understanding! Very nice vibe I sat outside and music was not too load and air was nice. I had an old Fashioned drink, short rib, artichoke hearts and vodka sauce pasta. I'll be back here read more

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We came to Basta for a date night and had a great time! I got the carbonara and my boyfriend got the grilled octopus salad, both were delicious. Our server Mila was amazing as well! We'll definitely be back again soon. read more

Fabulous food and great service. We went for lunch and ordered several items to share. Romano Cacio e Pepe was one of the best "caesar salads" I have eaten. Focaccia caprese was delicious. The New York Steak was prepared perfectly and was tender and tasty. I love french fries and the ones the steak came with were the best. Pappardelle was my least favorite but I am not a meatball lover. For dessert we ordered a butterscotch pudding and a tiramisu and both were unbelievable. Want to go back to try some other things on the menu. read more

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The food and the service were excellent. Daniel was a great waiter!! Will definitely be going back

I wanna give props to our server, josh. He was prompt, knew everything in a pure delight. Hily suggests this for any time any occasion with anyone. Thank you. read more

Basta - Cioppiono...do die for:) largest pieces of octopus and shrimp ever - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We love Basta. We make sure to stop by when are in town. Amazing dinner. Ivan was a great server! Highly recommend. Tiramisu is to die for.

We had a great time celebrating a birthday here the mussels are a great appetizer for a group and all of our pastas were good and the tiramisu was delicious as well Great servers Nice atmo read more

Basta - Remains of our desserts - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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

What a great spot! Food is delicious, patio was really cool... thank you! The calzone was enormous! read more

Basta - Cheese and meat board - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Great food as always and great service!! Everything is always fresh and top notch. Mila, You are the best!

What an amazing first dining experience at Basta! Everything from the food to the atmosphere to the service was fantastic! Our server Josh was so attentive and gave very helpful guidance and recommendations since it was our first time. The New York Steak, Cavatelli with truffle sauce, mussels, and sautéed mushrooms were all so delicious! We loved every bite. Josh also recommended the butterscotch pudding and WOW! It was one of the best desserts either of us has had in a while. I really can't recommend Basta enough and if you are lucky enough to have Josh as your server, you will be in good hands! read more

Basta is having an identity crisis. We love the food, it's amazing. We've been here multiple times and had a great experience. But tonight... we sat inside to speakers blasting club music at a level so loud I couldn't hear myself think, let alone talk to my table. We politely asked to move outside and expressed that it was way too loud, for us, inside, and that we weren't really coming here for the rave vibe. Where we sat outside, the speakers were just as loud, blasting EDM. Is this really how you want to experience your nice Italian dinner? Several tables complained to them about the same thing, that it was so loud they couldn't even talk. They had to ask several times and it wasn't until I leaned over to second their complaint that the music finally came down in level (still club music, mind you). It was so stressful and uncomfortable I couldn't get out of there fast enough. No literally, we tried, everything took FOREVER. Had to get up and ask bus boys for parmesan when it never came to the table, had to get up several times to ask for other things that never came. All we wanted to do was leave, it was such an annoying experience, and we were there trying to enjoy a nice dinner for a special occassion, I honestly don't think I'll ever go back to this location. We went to Honeycup to get our dessert instead and the vibe in there was amazing. Soft italian music, candlelight, I was like, dang I wish we'd eaten here instead. I pray Agoura Hills still knows how to have an ambiance fitting for a pleasant dinner. Sorry guys. You lost me. Shame cuz your food is awesome. Maybe I'll come there for rowdy drinks and if I'm itching for club vibes and dancing, but not for dinner. read more

Another wonderful night at our local Basta. Mila took such good care of us! The food and drinks were so good. Wednesday night and even though they were busy, we were seated right away. Great service, very attentive and quick drinks! Also thank you to the manager Marianna, we love her and Mila! read more

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

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

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

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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Had a great experience with Ivan as our server. He was attentive and welcoming and made great suggestions. We will definitely be back.

I love this restaurant. The food is amazing and Mila was very kind! The WHITE CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO LAVA CAKE is a must !

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

Basta - Frito Misto - Salad Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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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

Good food, great atmosphere and wonderful server Daniel. Had a great time, I highly recommend. 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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Great dinner and atmosphere. Basta always hits the spot. Steak was the best and great service from Ivan.