Basta

"An Italian restaurant in Boulder, part of the Id Est Hospitality group." - Nicole Adlman

"Concrete floors, cream walls and an open kitchen with a wood-burning oven set an industrial-chic tone at Basta. Snag a spot at the bar and you'll have a front row seat to the culinary action, where family-style, contemporary Italian-American cooking is the name of the game. Start things off right with a shareable starter like burrata or the silky chicken liver mousse with peach mostarda that is sided by crusty bread from next-door sister bakery, Dry Storage. Definitely don't skip the smoked dark green olives—they're an unexpected delight. From there, entrees are satisfying, especially the half chicken. End on a sweet note with a plate of five beignet-style doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar and a dulce de leche Chantilly cream." - MICHELIN Guide

"Concrete floors, cream walls and an open kitchen with a wood-burning oven set an industrial-chic tone at Basta. Snag a spot at the bar and you'll have a front row seat to the culinary action, where family-style, contemporary Italian-American cooking is the name of the game. Start things off right with a shareable starter like burrata or the silky chicken liver mousse with peach mostarda that is sided by crusty bread from next-door sister bakery, Dry Storage. Definitely don't skip the smoked dark green olives—they're an unexpected delight. From there, entrees are satisfying, especially the half chicken. End on a sweet note with a plate of five beignet-style doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar and a dulce de leche Chantilly cream." - Michelin Inspector

"Basta was his first baby. “It wasn’t in a great location,” he laughs, sharing a story about how the legendary critic Jonathan Gold was dining with him one night and told him so. “This is a guy who is known for finding out-of-the-way places and he said it,” jokes Whitaker. Location aside, Basta took off. The concept was simple, with quality ingredients and a wood-fired oven, but the neighborhood embraced it. Others, including MICHELIN, have also taken notice. (Basta earned aBib Gourmand distinction in the inaugural guide to Colorado.)" - Nancy DePalma

"In 2010 Basta, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present. Our kitchen sources from a variety of locales with significance placed on Colorado and West Coast farmers, ranchers, and fishers. Our beverage team curates a focused menu highlighting small production beer, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails. Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex. Dining room reservations are released monthly on the 1st for the following month. Patio seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome! Tuesday - Saturday / 5pm - 9pm For general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com."