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“Not too little. Not too much.”
What does Basta mean?Literally translated, basta is Italian for “enough”. It’s used to express when a chef has prepared food exactly right. Not too little. Not too much. What kind of food do you serve? Basta serves modern Italian cuisine, inspired by tradition and local Iowa ingredients. Our pizza is classic Napoli style.
Basta Pizzeria was a great spot in Iowa City while we were visiting the University. Situated right next to campus in the downtown area, this was a great meal. The atmosphere was great,... Read more
Basta is always a hit when looking for something a bit more elevated that won't break the bank in Iowa City. I've ordered a handful of things in the menu over, and the sausage orecchiette is hands... Read more
We had brunch this weekend at Basta and were very pleased with our whole experience. My wife and I started with peach Bellinis which were on point. For my meal I tried the Arancini bolognese; the... Read more
Basta Pizzeria
Hours
- Sun: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Fri: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Outdoor Seating
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