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Quanto Basta

4.3 (36 reviews)

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Chickpeas..this is a sleeper! Try them! So good!
Kim O.

Laid back, friendly service. Food was excellent! Don't think you will get the extra cheese Domino pizza! This is refined and truly special!

Limone
Jessyca M.

The wood-fired pizza was excellent, amazing dough with great texture and beautiful crust. We had the Limone and the Amatriciana, both really flavorful. I do think the pizzas could've used just a bit more cheese, but overall they were thoughtfully crafted. We asked to add burrata and were politely declined, with a kind and clear explanation about the chef's intentional balance. I actually appreciated that! It showed care without coming off as snobby. Service was good, warm, and attentive. This is a small spot with clear passion for what they do.

Supplí, cross-section - yum
Anne J.

Holy wow! After visiting Rome earlier this year, I've been on the hunt for good Italian food - especially pizza, and I love me some supplí too. We went to Quanto for the pizza, and were not disappointed. The dough is soooo fresh and flavorful, and thin but didn't get soggy like some Neapolitan-style pizza. The sauce and guanciale were on point and the pie was baked to perfection in the Italian oven, crispy and chewy in just the right balance. The supplí was also an excellent find and very tasty. Desserts are on point too. Gabriela is a font of knowledge about wine, and the list reflects that expertise - and she can also tell you about how they source their other ingredients, locally and sustainably as much as possible. Clearly, the team here cares about authenticity and quality, as well as creativity. Atmosphere is casual / not stuffy, yet great for foodies! We enjoyed a delicious meal and a great dining experience. Looking forward to visiting again!

Nibuz E.

Solid Pizza spot that is definitely worth checking out. Pizza is rough because there's so many styles/preferences..with take that into consideration when going into Quanto Basta. The the interior is intimate and gorgeous, and the staff were friendly. The Pizzas themselves (we got 3) were all packed with great flavor and definitely memorable (note, they are small so you easily order 1 per person). The only "miss" for me was that the pizzas felt a bit more Italian traditional in that it very thin (not crispy thin, just thin). For me, a Pizza needs a bit more bite to it outside of just the crust (again, if you vibe with thinner pies, then this is your spot). Definitely recommend checking out!

Amatriciana
Noah F.

We Ordered takeout from here selecting the bring out to our car option for curbside pick up. She came out and said they don't do curbside pick up anymore but she decided to do it anyways which was very nice! It's a nice small little place which holds a lot of energy and passion it seems. And the pizza was very very good. Class of wood fire oven pizza with amazing texture and leoparding on the crust. The tomato sauce was so delicious and the Ingredients seemed to be of very high quality. They came in paper bags as seen in the picture which was a little odd but I sort of liked it. We Will definitely be coming to this place again and hopefully eating inside the place this time. *this is only our opinion*

the entrance to the restaurant
Gary G.

Small shop on Congress Street, away from the most commercial areas but an easy walk from most of them. Neapolitan pizza that's very light, droopy, bready, and leopard-spotted, and the base--or undercarriage, as a well known pizza aficionado might say--is the key component. Not only is there flavor from the dough, but it really grabs the oven fire flavor as well, with dark spots both above and below. Toppings are minimal, or as the translation of Quanto Basta goes, "just enough." If that's not enough, this pizza isn't for you, but I really liked it. I attacked the menu noticing that some pies have tomato but not cheese (like the "Rossa"), some have cheese but no tomato ("Limone"), and some have both ("L'Amatriciana"). So that's how I checked the boxes, going with those three. All were fantastic. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't want more of the toppings, but these were still excellent pies that showcased the dough and the oven. They're light enough that you can eat a whole one. Friendly staff. Casual but sophisticated atmosphere suitable for a low key first date. All-Italian beer and wine list. Sometimes you gotta give up the Allagash for once and be taken to another place. This place will do that.

Salsiccia with sausage pizza, Diavola pizza
Tyler M.

Pizzas are made with sourdough crust, was unaware of that until seeing the menu in person. They were fine not great. Personal sized 12" pans. Nice small place but was a little slow on the staffing

Rice balls
Benjamin C.

We popped in, excited for the sourdough, and were not disappointed. Starting with 4 rice balls, which were delicious, we chose the Nduja and the Margherita. Nduja was surprisingly spicy, but quite tasty. The kids had the other. The crust is to die for. Service was great. Small wait to be seated, but happy to wait. Can't wait to visit again.

Pizza!!
Alyssa N.

Quanto Basta has recently moved to a brick and mortar from full time food truck and i couldn't be more excited!!! Order at the register and then find a table among a few inside or out in the little patio out back. It definitely gets busy, so go right when they open to avoid waiting :) The suppli (kind of like arancini) are piping hot and delicious, and the pizzas are all incredible. Make sure you add the burrata to your pizza for a lil extra fun. Spritz's were the perfect pizza night addition. Service is extremely friendly and welcoming- I definitely recommend popping in for a bite!!!

Rice balls
Gladys M.

Seating is limited so we sat outside on the back patio. The tables are very close together and getting to the tables people brush up against you to squeeze through. Orders are placed at the register then someone brings the food to your table. We started with the rice ball appetizer. They were over cooked and had a burnt taste to them. The pizza crust is light and a little chewy. The spicy sausage & broccoli was tasty. Not very spicy though. I think that was the only meat option. Being new they have some kinks to workout.

Pizza
Edgardo M.

Let me start off by saying the food is amazing and the sourdough is perfect. The host was nice and welcoming. My only concern would be the time it took for us to be seated. Took about 40 minutes, but I do understand that they have very minimal seating to begin with. Take it to go if you are hungry, if not wait for a seat to open up.

Italian Negroni
Brett F.

I think my problem is that I don't love authentic Italian pizza. I'm visiting Italy in a few weeks (humblebrag) and I already wish I was just dining at Brickyard Hollow. I want bags and bags of cheese and more greasy cup and char pepperonis than I can count. And Quanto Basta is definitely not that. I'd actually call it sparse. Very limited cheese, sauce and toppings. It's like paying for a $100 bottle of wine but secretly wishing you could just pound the Porta 6 in the fridge. It's not for me, but I respect the obvious premium ingredients and technique. The doughy crust is near perfect. It's a legit pizza oven, set to 830 degrees, and the pizzas cook in maybe three minutes. The creative Italian take on the Negroni was fun, the service was great, and the room is bright and sleek. It appeared to be mostly regulars, as the staff greeted everyone by name. There's a lot to like about Quanto Basta, but depending on your preference of pizza, it also might not be for you.

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Cozy spot with small bar and toasty wood fired oven where the ultra fresh pizzas are baked in about 2 minutes. Nice wine list too. Sweet!

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