My girlfriend surprised me with dinner here to celebrate my new job, and she could not have picked a better place. We had been wanting to go here for quite some time, but we never had the chance to go, so she surprised me with a reservation and we went for dinner. Bastone is a mozzarella bar, basically meaning, they specialize in different forms of mozzarella cheese. While they do have a bunch of mozzarella cheese, there are so many other options as well. To start, we got a charcuterie board, the arancini, and this other appetizer that I can not remember the name off. I believe it was topped with shredded lamb. The charcuterie board, I believe, you can a small or large board. I can't remember how many cheeses/meats you get, but definitely ask your server. I think we got 2 meats and 2 cheeses. I highly recommend getting the burrata as one of your cheeses, it was EXCELLENT. The board comes with honey, some crackers, olives, artichoke, and 2 small pieces of bread. I recommend getting some of the focaccia bread to eat with your board, you won't regret it. The arancini was excellent as well. It was hot, and had such a nice crispy-crunchy bite to it. The other appetizer we got was great as well. I wish I could remember what it was, but feel free to show your server my pictures and they will be able to let you know. For our main course, we got 2 pastas. We got the Carbonara and the Agnolotti. Both pastas were incredible. They tasted fresh and were very hot. I personally liked the carbonara more, because I love the crispy pancetta bites. A good thing to know about the pastas, is that on somedays, they do pasta happy hours, where their pastas are half-off I believe. We definitely want to go back during one of these happy hours to try some more of their pastas. We also shared a glass of red wine recommended by our server. It was a Sangiovese wine that paired perfectly with all our food. Lean on your server for any drink or food reccs, that's what we did, and we were not disappointed at all. Bastone is a great place to go for either lunch or dinner. It's a nice vibe in there and can be great to go on a date, with a group, or even by yourself! Nothing wrong with indulging in some fresh mozzarella cheese and a glass of wine by yourself! I recommend calling the restaurant to make a reservation via the phone. I don't think they are on a reservation platform currently. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The service was really good! We had a party of about 18 people and they were very accommodating. The food is also amazing especially the wagyu beef cheeks and meatballs! read more

Bastone - Wagyu Beef cheeks with polenta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing mozzarella!!! I would go over and over again for the cheese!! The sushito peppers were very good and the pasta was amazing! Freshly made pasta 100%. The cocktails are good but I prefer wine with this type of food so definitely recommend doing that. Parking is limited - definitely plan on using valet. read more

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I just want to shoutout #Bastone! We went there for dinner tonight. When I made the reservation, on Open Table, they asked if there were any special requests? I simply stated, 'It is my wife's birthday! Her name is 'redacted.' After we ate dinner, they brought out some Flan with a candle, which was nice. But then, they brought out a bouquet of flowers, with a card, that all of the staff signed! #ChefsKiss We've been to all types of restaurants from Hal's to Huddle House, and no one has EVER done that. It was the epitome of attention to detail. I've already said it in person, but thank you to each and every person that worked tonight (12/16) at Bastone! You made a special night, even better! read more

Great dish! A little spicy from the jalapeño, but think the macaroni may have been homemade. Service just ok. Was very hesitant to recommend food or drinks, especially to a large group from out of town that wasn't familiar to this eatery! read more

Bastone - Jalapeño macaroni - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sooo apparently the charcuterie board items are half off from 3-6 (we went on a Sunday so unsure if this is just a weekend thing), but we had the di búfala, duck prosciutto, salami nostrano, fatt a mano on the charcuterie board , and also the Amatriciana split between 2. Also, if you have Matt S as your server, you'll definitely have a great experience! He is extremely passionate about the food and is a great conversationalist. read more

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For a memorable dining experience, Bastone is the place to check out. The food, the atmosphere, and the service was awesome. My group and I started with the home stretched warm Mozz. We were all blown away! The cheese paired very well with the foccia bread, the combination of the EVOO along with the fresh mozzarella was outstanding. Everyone ordered pasta and it was delicious, especially the Crab Cappelletti. If you want a good meal, I highly reccommend Bastone. read more

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A group of friends and I came on a Tuesday night and we had a reservation. Reservation was totally not needed as this place was PRETTY empty which was shocking. Bastone has valet parking and there are self-serve parking decks close by. Our party of 4 was seated promptly and we opted for the happy hour menu. My friend and I split the mozzarella platter and I ordered a carbonara for myself. The server made a comment when we ordered the mozzarella platter that he'll have to make some changes to get it to the happy hour price, but we were all okay with it! The mozzarella platter overall was very nice. I enjoyed all of the cheese except the truffle cheese. I LOVE cheese and truffle and never waste food, but it tasted absolutely foul. Maybe a taste preference but my friend didn't like it either. When the server dropped off the mozzarella platter, he also dropped off this meat platter. We all looked around at each other knowing we didn't order it, but the server said it came with it?? Was a really nice gesture! My carbonara was just aight. It was a little above room temp, but I found it to be incredibly dry. It had the sauce texture of microwaved leftover pasta. The noodles are definitely on the firmer side of al dente and I didn't mind mine too much, but my friends noted their pasta just wasn't cooked enough and thought theirs were so dry too. Definitely needed more pasta water to emulsify the sauce. Honestly for $10, there was a LOT of pasta. I left with leftovers and honestly found it to be a great deal and I don't have many issues for it being $10. I would try their red sauce pasta next time. Upon received our checks, I noticed I was only charged for my pasta and my friend didn't have the mozzarella sampler on her check either. The server said the platters were on the house! We didn't expect it at all! We really appreciated this and found the service to be amazing! read more

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Stopped in here for a quick bite. Two of us split the Large board- it was a lot of food! I forget the names of the 3 cheeses, (two burratas and one mozzarella) but the mozzarella brought me back to my childhood in New Jersey and running around stealing the cheese off the grownups plates because I could never get enough! I will go back for sure to try the pastas. It was early and not a lot of people were there yet, and we were at the bar, so I don't really have a feel for the vibe, but I'm excited to check it out again. read more

Such an incredible experience with the most delicious pasta. The bone marrow pasta was so unique and flavorful - you'd never expect the two would go together but it was excellent. Everything tasted amazing and I already can't wait to go back. Not sure if it's a rotating menu because now that I'm checking the menu again, some of the items my friends got are no longer on there. But either, will definitely be going back!! read more

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Great place for a date night! We enjoyed the service and food very much. The wine and cocktails were great as well. We shared the large board as our meal and it was plenty we didn't even finish it. It is definitely more than enough. The espresso martini is excellent! We will be back for sure. read more

Bastone - Large mozzarella and salami board - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We came here on a Saturday night for a happy hour. This place has an outside patio, so it's dog friendly. We sat outside and our server came with waters right away. Our server Noah was amazing: super knowledgeable and attentive and very accommodating! We got 4 different mozzarellas and 2 different meats, peach salad and Cacio a Pepe and carbonara. Everything was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend coming here for happy hour, which is everyday 4-6 pm. Can't beat that. This is a great place to show off to your out of town guests. Oh and they have valet for $5 read more

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Was super excited to try out Bastone, but sadly it was such a let down the only thing keeping it at 2 stars were the pastas while everything else sucked. Parking in the area might seem like a nightmare, but there's options for valet at the restaurant and plenty of side streets and lots nearby. Our service started our great, but as soon as we made the decision to not get drinks (I know it's a wine bar but I'm not much of a drinker and I really just wanted some cheese and pasta) we were ignored most of the night. We started with the chef's selection of mozzarella which was fine, but $40 for 5 pieces of mozzarella is way too overpriced. I love cheese, but not at that price point. Afterwards, we moved to the pasta which saved this review! I had the bone marrow one while my boyfriend had the spicy shrimp one. Both of them were delicious and I'd strongly recommend them. Overall, I think Bastone was super overhyped and overpriced. I'm surprised by all of the great reviews since our experience was subpar and not what I expected at all from the owner of Grana which I loved. read more

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*FOOD* You have to start with the cheeses to try - I recommend getting a board followed by the pastas for mains. Apertivo hour/happy hour is daily from 4-6 pm and it's a great deal. $10 select pastas, Half off select mozzarella and meats, $7 and discounted select appetizers, $8 Vermouth cocktails, $10 cocktails, $10 wine. read more

Bastone - Pork Ragu | Instagram: @megsfooddiary - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Obsessed with this new addition to the west side happy hour scene. Came here for a celebratory happy hour with a couple of my college friends, who are regulars here. First, the indoor decor of this space is just stunning and immediately makes you feel like you are in a hip but artsy old-world hangout. The real star of this venue is their outdoor back patio, which is spacious, covered, has fans for when it's hot out AND heat lamps when it's cold. They've got the Covid-safe dining options down pat, which was clutch for us. First reason I knew I would like this place: staff that guides you through the menu with honest personal opinions rather than just what you want to hear! This helped me get one of the best spritz's I've ever had (spritz #3): light, refreshing, good touch of booze. It was perfection. My friend has been here too many times so she did our food ordering: a large mozzarella & charcuterie board, mortadella, and the fatt' di amano (an in house made mozzarella that was delivered to us STILL WARM.) I've eaten at so many fancy charcuterie places across the country (including so much time spent at several Eataly's) and this was truly some of the best mozzarella and salume I have ever had. Served with house-made focaccia, perfectly smooth and fresh tasting cheese and salty and perfect charcuterie- gah. I wanted for nothing in life after gorging on this amazing food. My second cocktail wasn't as good as my first (a little sweet for me) but this is an A+ early evening hang. Excellent food, service, and ambiance. I'm thankful I don't live in ATL or else I'd be here like every day. Could not stop myself from getting a little b*tches love burrata keychain before I left because they clearly know their audience. read more

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Aperitivo Hour Anyone? I started my week off one Monday in August at Bastone's Happy Hour!! Valet only $5! Super nice guy so tip if you can. Probably will be good to set a reservation especially if you plan to participate in the table side pasta experience (more on that below). : I had a 5pm reservation for 1 and had the choice of siting at the bar or table. Always table for me - especially if it's my first time at a restaurant. They weren't very busy but steady -- I was sat immediately. Aperitivo Hour is from 4-6pm so be sure to create your own charcuterie board for HALF OFF & even experience the table side pasta cheese wheel. (More on that below) - Mozzarella de Bastone(appetizer) - Any pasta from menu (not the pasta wheel) - Ricotta Cheesecake - Aperitivo - Espresso Martini So why not the IG/TikTok pasta wheel? Bland. Great for the education, not so much for the flavor. It will not be a hot dish and you're paying for the experience and the truffle. I saw listen on to the near by table and enjoy the same dish made fresh from the back if you must. I will definitely be back for the drinks + a la carte salami and mozz! Check out my reel here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxI5cTbgAQA/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Parking We arrived early and were able to park in front of the restaurant. However, they do have valet parking. Restaurant The restaurants decor is eye appealing, very modern, with a romantic type vibe. Food Unfortunately for me this is where we go downhill. We ordered the (Pork and Mortadella Meatballs). Mind you we had 4pm reservations. The meatballs came out cold and raw in the center. Our waitress was very accommodating and took the meatballs back. The manager also came and apologized. When she brought them back they were warm in the center. The meatballs had a great flavor, but still weren't cooked enough to my liking in the center. We decided on the (Truffle pasta from the cheese wheel). Very underwhelming. The gentleman that prepared the pasta had what looked like poison ivy (not sure what it was) on his right arm. I'm sure it wasn't but whatever it was it should have been covered. The presentation was nice, he explained everything he was doing. The pasta and truffle was just ok. In my opinion not worth $70 for 2. We also decided on the (Hugo Spritz) which was fresh on the palate with the mint and elderflower. The dessert we ordered was the Pecan Rocher. The cheesecake tasted good but the entire dessert was dense. The dessert was just ok. This restaurant will not be a return for us. read more

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Had a fab dinner at Bastone, the new Italian resto located in the old Bocado space. The restaurant specializes in fresh mozzarella, so I was excited to try some. Space: beautiful, simple and inviting. I like the French/Italian bistro chairs on the patio. Service and food: the servers were well trained and knew the menu. We had the Fatt A Mano mozzarella Is delicious!!!! Y'all, I love tartares but I've never had a lamb tartare. I'm in love with this resto. It was so good. Not gamey at all!!! Perfect amount of seasoning and acidity. IWe also had the Taglierino aka the mini charcuterie board. It was well balanced. For our entrees, we had the black lumache (mussels) the crescent tajat (sausage and ricotta) pastas. Delicioso!!! Drinks: great wine list. The Bulli is a great choice if you like heavier reds. The espresso martini is also on point. Parking: Valet read more

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We came here for a special occasion and the staff was amazing about acknowledging it. Things you should know: I. PARKING We walked from our place, but there's paid parking within Live 8 West Apartments garage off of 871 3rd St NW. II. SERVICE Outstanding. Our waitress had the menu down to a T and was very accommodating ~ easily five star service. III. QUALITY All the meat is freshly cut in the restaurant & the dairy here is of high standard. The plates run on a smaller side, so doing family style with a variety of dishes is probably the best way to approach dinner here. IV. CAPACITY Full for a Thursday evening ~ I recommend making a renovation in advance. read more

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Fantastic date night spot! The cocktails were amazing, I started with a smoke and mirrors and ended with an espresso martini. We chose the medium sized board, which was fantastic. It offered two meats, three cheeses, focaccia bread and accompaniments. This was a great size as we were able to take home leftovers to have the next day. The pastas were also fantastic. We ordered the carbonara and cacio e pepe from the happy hour menu. Honestly, the happy hour menu is a steal and I highly recommend dining before 7 PM to take advantage of the awesome offers. Overall great experience and will be returning. read more

Bastone - Medium sized board which came with 2 meats, 3 cheeses, focaccia and accompaniments - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My friend and I made reservations for a Monday night about 6pm. When we arrived we were sat immediately. Out waitress made excellent recommendations from the wine to mozz, salumi, and pasta. We started with the mozzarella tasting and added some prosciutto. Then we split a Frisee salad. We order two pastas to share. Cresc Tajat and Black Lumache. Everything was absolutely delicious and we savored every bite. The ambiance is nice and welcoming. There is valet parking out front that was $5 when we went, and you could pay from your phone. All in all, it was a great experience. This was some of the best food I've had and I can't wait to go back. read more

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When living in a city for an extended period of time, there is an inevitable churn that becomes evident of existing spaces transforming from one restaurant into the next, sometimes becoming hard to recognize and at others, allowing the long time city resident to find little nooks of design that remind them of something past. Phrases clamor, like "Remember this is where we sat on the first date back when this used to be..." or "can't believe that the bar area has moved to the other side." It is an enduring reminder of the cyclical nature of life, passing time and the ever present change that occurs uncontrollably, yet persistently, without ever asking the so said resident how they feel about it. Bastone opened in March 2023 in the former location of Bocado, with the new establishment ran by chef Pat Pascarella. It is certainly a unique concept. For starters, I presume that most people have not visited or thought of visiting a dedicated mozzarella bar. That's where an experience of Bastone brings an extremely unique proposition to a city of several notable Italian restaurants. Mozzarella selection is indeed very vast. While the tasting is fun, the house made mozzarella is the highlight and must be ordered separately from the tasting. Passing beyond the world of cheese, Calamari is the star of the show here. Savory and balanced to perfection, the crispy exterior that is just crispy enough without being too hard, the perfect level of spice permeates and the quality of seafood is evident. It is a wonderfully executed dish and probably worth a visit for that alone. A second close favorite from the menu are the snap peas with their greens, presented in a way that embodies springtime and generally appears as if nature landed itself on a plate. One area for Bastone to enhance is to get some draft beers. While the current selection of Moretti and a few others is good in bottles, it's hard to beat a cold glass of living joy. Sitting at the mozzarella bar is quite fun, allowing the guest to be closer to the experience of mozzarella and charcuterie preparation. The team here works quite hard to make sure guests asks are noticed and does everything possible to ensure that their visit is a positive one. I did notice a small disconnect that while sitting at the mozzarella bar, the bartenders tend to be on the other end where the alcohol bar is, thus it can be easy to forget about the patrons who are sitting seemly far away on the other end. That's another consideration, perhaps having dedicated wait staff for the mozzarella bar area instead of the bartender trying to double task. It's understandably difficult to notice that a guest might need something when they are sitting thirty feet away, at what is almost a different bar. As a whole, Bastone is a phenomenal add to Atlanta's Italian dining scene and is an absolute must to visit in West Midtown. read more

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These 5 stars are all for Matt and Christine! A great restaurant with great staff is what we like! The food, of course, was great as always! read more

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We had a group of 4 that had a terrific experience at Bastone. We ordered: - 2 types of focaccia bread- we really liked the cheese focaccia, and ordered a second one to eat with the mozzarella. I was really curious to try the rye focaccia, as I love rye bread. But it tasted more like whole wheat instead of rye, and we didn't really care for it. - Mozzarella tasting- excellent as expected. I enjoyed all 5 versions. - Salami- the calebrese was really spicy and very good. - Beet salad- a small portion but lots of flavor. - Cresc' tajat- this sausage based pasta was amazing! I asked for it spicy, and the chef mixed in some spices into the sauce (instead of just putting crushed red pepper on top). The flavor was so good. And I really liked the hazelnuts sprinkled on top, as it added some texture. We also had the mushroom vegetarian pasta, and a couple of other ones. Personally I thought the sausage was the best. As others have posted, the portions are on the smaller side. Wine was really good (they feature wines from southern Italy). We tried two desserts- pistachio panna cotta and pineapple cake. The panna cotta was good, but we didn't love the cake. Our waiter was Noah, and he was amazing! He was helpful and friendly, and in no way did he ever rush us through dinner. When you're eating at an expensive place like this, you definitely want to enjoy the time. They have valet parking ($5). And the huge Bastone sign outside makes for a good photo op. read more

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Food is terrible like horrible! I'd rather have Olive Garden Service is good Ambiance is good read more

We were all in on the hype for this place. How can we resist a mozzarella tasting. The place was really cute and in a new and upcoming area in Atlanta. Great decor and very friendly service. Me and my wife both got cocktails which were delicious. We tried the mozzarella sampler which is a must. We probably wouldn't get this again though because we only liked a few of the mozzarella. The burrata in particular was divine. The eggplant was very unique and had an enormous amount of flavor. Did not have a crunchy top like I am used to but still very good. The peach buckle seems better seasonal. Being that it is peach season this was very good. Overall would definitely come again for the cheese and the atmosphere. read more

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We went for the wine 101 Puglia edition. It did not disappoint! The class lead was highly knowledgeable on the topic and the wines were great, especially the white wines (I'm not a red fan) Food was delicious and well paired, with there'd been a dessert.... Will come back and recommend to anyone looking for a good Italian! We loved Grana, Bastone continues to impress! read more

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We had a group of 4 for dinner on a Tuesday at 7:30 in May. We had the front patio all to ourselves. It was great. Our waiter was Mylao and he was wonderful. He gave us a ton of recommendations and was very patient. We each got a cocktail. I got Off to the Races ($16). It was good, but $16 was ridiculous for how small the drink was. For food, we got 2 focaccias, a mozzarella flight, one caldi, one insalate, and three pastas. We finished everything, but we felt full. Here's what we got: - Liguria Focaccia ($5): I think this one was the brown bread. I didn't see what was so special about it. - Barese Focaccia ($7): Very good. - Chef Selection of Mozzarella ($39): All delicious. We love cheese. - Arancini ($14): Good, but 4 balls for $14?! - Roasted Broccoli Caesar ($12): I wasn't a huge fan of this. My friends liked it a lot, but I thought it could use more flavor. - Campanelle ($20): Favorite pasta out of the three we got. The pasta itself was really beautiful. The dish as a whole was perfect, not too heavy. - Casoncelli ($23): Wouldn't get again. Three measly shrimp. It had a tiny kick to it. - Garganelli ($20): The short rib was really good! The food was good, and the service even better, but it came out to $56 per person and that was before tip. Not really sure that's worth it. read more

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If you're looking for a trendy, comfortable Italian restaurant, give Bastone a try. The wife and I shared the buratta salad, which was phenomenal with peaches, arugula and jalapenos. My dirty gin martini was solid and she also had an exceptional gin drink - with matcha, amaretto and coconut milk. I opted for the cavatelli bolognese (really, really good) and she had the eggplant marina, which had super-thin strips of eggplant, lasagna-style (decent). The tiramisu was good, not great. A nice experience overall with good service - I'll be back. Probably will try the mozzarella and salumi bar next time. read more

The service was great, from the valet to our servers. The food was good, but for me it was a bit over priced. read more

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Disappointing Experience at This West Midtown Mozzarella Bar - Bastone I really wanted to like this West Midtown wine-focused mozzarella bar, featuring handmade pastas and craft cocktails. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. While we didn't order mozzarella or pasta--perhaps our mistake--I'm not convinced that would have made much of a difference. Atmosphere & Service The restaurant's decor was inviting, and we opted to sit at the bar. However, the music selection didn't align with the Italian theme, which took away from the ambiance. The service was fine but lacked attentiveness, which was surprising given the price point of the menu. The Food We ordered a selection of dishes, and while each had intriguing ingredients, they ultimately failed to deliver in execution. * Potato Croquettes (fonduta, foie gras, Kaluga caviar) $21 At $7 per croquette, I expected something indulgent, but instead, the dish was bland. Despite the presence of luxury ingredients, they were undetectable in taste, and the texture was reminiscent of undercooked roux--floury and underwhelming. * Snapfinger Farm Beets (Jimmy Nardello pepper relish, pine nut butter, torched citrus, smoked yogurt) $18 This dish had potential but felt more like a collection of interesting components rather than a fully realized dish. The salad needed more acid for balance, and the smoked yogurt lacked seasoning, leaving the flavors somewhat flat. * Atlantic Halibut (shrimp & black truffle stuffed morels, Penobscot Bay mussels, white soy beurre blanc, caviar) At $48, this dish was disappointing. The seafood was overcooked, and like the beet salad, it felt disjointed--more a collection of elements than a cohesive plate. * Chicken Roulade (sweet potato, green garlic, maitake mushrooms, sherry chicken jus) The chicken itself was good and well-cooked, but the dish quickly fell apart from there. The tempura-style maitake mushrooms were tasty but overly oily, and the sweet potato purée and sherry chicken jus were both coyingly sweet and felt like an afterthought. In fact, the dish would have been better without them. Final Thoughts For the price, this was a disappointing experience. While the restaurant has a promising concept, the execution--both in service and food--didn't justify the cost. Maybe the mozzarella and pasta are the stars of the menu, but based on our experience, I wouldn't be in a rush to return to find out. read more

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We've been here twice and both times were incredible! The mozzarella and meat board is delicious! We especially love the burrata. The pastas are out of this world. Their menu changes with each season so we had the Spring menu. The service is also excellent. Our waiter gave good recommendations based on the type of dishes we were looking for. We will definitely be back. read more

Bastone happy hour is legit guys! Half priced mozarella, we got three on a sampler platter for 7$, which we paired with their warm focaccia bread. A little drizzle of olive oil and balsamic and wow I could eat that all day. Their weekday 4-6pm 10$ pasta deal is AMAZING and INCREDIBLY WORTH IT. I ordered the Cacio Pepe and it was delicious. It was rich and creamy and the pasta was cooked al dente. Would happily come back at this wonderful institution! read more

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My daughter choose this restaurant for her love of charcuterie boards! We went before 6:00 which al a cart meats and cheese are half off. All was delish and she loved the mock tails the bartender made for her. read more

Bastone - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Honestly, had high hopes but left disappointed. First, my server was not very knowledgeable or maybe he was just a little scatterbrained but he seemed to forget my order or other simple things like "can I get some lime with my Coke?" "Can I get some silverware?" He also mixed up my cheese order. I just wanted to try the burrata by itself but instead he brought the burrata salad - which ended up actually being the best part of the meal. So, that's okay, but service was pretty terrible. The focaccia was alright. Nothing to call home about. I also got the lamb pasta which was overly salty for me and the lamb meat tasted really gamey. I also wasn't a fan of the sauce. The Mocktail I ordered - something with blueberry and ginger - tasted like cotton candy. I wasn't a fan of that either. We ended our meal with the cannoli dessert. The waiter didn't seem to be good at describing the desserts, so I just assumed it would be a normal cannoli. It wasn't. It was more like a chocolate chip cheesecake. Wasn't a fan of that either. Also, I thought it would be a more upscale restaurant with the prices being in the $30 range for the pasta dishes, but the seating was super tight and there was no dress code (everyone was in casual attire). Probably will not go again. read more

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I regret to inform you that this place is super disappointing :( We've been wanting to come for a long time and finally got to tonight. Parking valet is easy and nice outside- 4 bucks, NBD. We were sat and immediately ordered cocktails and apps- this is where we should have stopped while we were ahead. The charcuterie was impressive, and worth the 30 bucks, we also ordered the Salmon TarTare. Both were pretty great. We then ordered two pasta dishes, and they were just... off. Pasta was not fresh, or didn't taste homemade, which I would expect for $40. The most disappointing thing was that in between meals, no new silverware (even when you have fresh honey dripping off your knife) and the service was just not it. Left paying way too much, not feeling satisfied with literal sticky hands. read more

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Food was OK. Mozzarella was good, but wasn't a fan of the pasta. The sauce tasted like it could have come from a jar and the pasta wasn't remarkable (not homemade or fresh made pasta). The entrees were pretty good - fresh ingredients, but the flavor pairings were a little unconventional. For example, the salmon was almost too sweet. Salad was fantastic - best part of the meal. Service and atmosphere were also really good. We would only come back for mozzarella, wine, and prosciutto. read more

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I was looking forward to trying out Bastone for a while. I had an afternoon off and went for their happy hour. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. Even the $10 for the pasta was regrettable. This is the kind of place that people rate 5 stars because they spend a ton of money and don't want to admit it was subpar or they aren't discerning enough. A restaurant that skates by while serving mediocre tasting food to unknowledgeable people that want to say they've been there. I ordered the cacio e pepe and I couldn't finish it. It was overwhelmingly over seasoned as if the cook added pepper then forgot they added pepper and proceeded to add more- or they just don't care about the food they send out. I know, pepper is in the name. That's why I got it, I love pepper. I also know when a sauce isn't good and this wasn't good at all. I was very disappointed. Too salty too. Like, what happened here and how do you mess something so simple up so badly? When asked if I wanted a box I almost said no because I knew I wouldn't want to eat it again but I got one just to take home and have my partner try it. I've been a professional cook for over a decade with most being in upscale kitchens. I'm not ignorant to food and flavor. This was bad. For the regular menu prices this should be much higher quality. You can look at the photos of the cacio e pepe and see the lack of consistency. From the plating to the seasoning on top to the amount of sauce in the dish. A place like this shouldn't be so inconsistent. Or bad. Drinks were okay, the spumoni was not good but the berried alive was decent, albeit a little lacking. Bartender asked me a question then walked away when I was answering them because I imagine they weren't actually trying to hear my answer. I'm pretty quiet but don't ask me something then literally walk away when I'm answering you. Surprised me too because they were really nice when I got there but that wasn't cool. It actually hurt a little to be given such little regard. I don't want a conversation but I don't want to be treated like I'm not important at all. I felt like I shouldn't be there. I felt uncomfortable and one of my bartenders didn't even introduce themself. Complete apathy. The other one was good but that guy sucked and I can't even give his name, how unfortunate. The two bartenders were standing in front of my spot at the bar talking so I got to enjoy their full volume conversation. That's fun and uncomfortable. Why not go to the end of the bar and congregate like the rest of the staff. They did ask if I was good, to which I replied, "yes" because I didn't want to bother- I just wanted to finish my drink and leave. I should've sent the food back but I didn't want it refired, I wanted to leave the establishment, go home and think about how I wasted my time and money on what should have been a nice meal. I want to give it 2 stars because the noodles themselves were cooked well but that sauce was atrocious, like nauseatingly bad. Maybe it was an off day but I would not go back to find out. Overpriced and underwhelming. How this gets so many 5 star reviews is baffling. Though a bunch of them lack substance. Maybe the meats and cheeses are good but my experience was awful and I will never go back even if someone paid for my meal. What a bad time. I was genuinely looking forward to this and it absolutely sucked. I can't wait for my review to be buried like the other low star reviews- under a mass of fluff pieces that read like high school essays written by wannabe food influencers. read more

Bastone - Cacio e pepe - Pasta Shops Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I am way overdue on this review for Bastone. I promised the servers I would post, so I hope they see it! I attended a work event last May, and was so impressed with the quality of the food, level of service and my personal experience. I arrived early for our event. I quit drinking alcohol during the pandemic, and Leo, the bartender made me an amazing mocktail using Seedlip. Christine was our waitress, and Leo made sure I had another mocktail during our meal. The food was incredible. I am also gluten free, and I did not miss out on anything! Christine recommended the GF Pappardelle with wild mushrooms, celery root and parmesan cheese. This was by far the best gluten-free pasta I ever put into my mouth. I plan to frequent Bastone in the future both for personal and work events. It's a great spot to entertain clients or celebrate a special event. Bon appetit! read more

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Highly recommended!! The service was top tier for me and my friends that came in about 30 min before closing. All of the food was amazing and fresh. read more

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