Basta Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Basta Restaurant in Agoura Hills offers a variety of Italian dishes in a cozy and upscale setting. The menu includes handmade spinach and ricotta ravioli, rustic gem salads, and flavorful maccheroni with a light Parmesan cheese sauce. Customers rave about the attentive service from servers like Sara and Andy, who provide excellent recommendations. The ambiance is described as romantic and classy, perfect for a dinner date or gathering with friends. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, happy hour specials, and a full bar with a wide selection of drinks. Despite a minor issue with food timing, customers overall praise the high-quality food and welcoming atmosphere. Basta Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist.
Dinner
Affettati & Formaggi
Served with Artisan Bread and Homemade Preserves
Marinated Olives & Giardiniera
Wood Fired Mussels
From Santa Barbara, Lemongrass, Leek & White Wine Broth, Turmeric, Focaccina, Roasted Bone Marrow
BASTA Meatballs
Beef, Pork, Parmigiano, Pomarola and Baked Goat-Milk Ricotta
Cannellini Bean Hummus
Roasted Squash, Spicy Chile Oil, Focaccina
Wagyu Carpaccio
Arugula, Caper Emulsion, Creamy Ricottina
Roasted Wood Fired Artichoke
With Buffalo Mozzarella and Pickled Cipollotti
Roasted Bone Marrow
Mushrooms, Thyme and Lemon
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Persian Cucumbers, Baby Potatoes, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette
Lemon Roasted Jidori Chicken & Quinoa
Arugula, Toasted Spicy Walnuts, Roasted Squash, Dried Cranberries, Sesame Vinaigrette
Arugula & Burrata
Roasted Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Vinaigrette
BASTA Rustic Gem
Red Little Gem, Arugula, Fennel, Asparagus, Avocado, Almonds, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Dolce & Amaro
Strawberries, Roasted Peaches, Arugula, Endive, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette
Prosciutto & Roasted Candy Carrots
Butter Lettuce, Watercress, Robiola Vinaigrette
Summer Watermelon
Arugula, Feta Crumble, Almond Slivers, Honey, White Soy Vinaigrette
Margherita Classica
Pommarola, Fior di Latte, Basil and Olive Oil
Margherita Verace
Pommarola, Real Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Pecarino, Basil
Diavola
Pommarola, Fior di Latte, Spicy Soprassata, Calabrian Nduja, Red Onions
BASTA Calzone
Prosciutto Cotto, Fior di Latte, Sausage & Mushrooms
Burrata
Fresh Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Pine Nuts, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Burrata, Roasted Bell Peppers
Caprese
Sweet Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Real Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Boscaiola
Fior di Latte, BASTA Sausages, Porcini, Truffle Sauce, Smoked Provola
Romana
Fior di Latte, Ricotta, Zucchini Blossom, Parma Prosciutto, Grana Padano
Pappardelle
Slow Braised Meatballs, Beef, Pork, Ricotta & Parmigiano, Pommarola
Cestini
Asparagus, Stracchino Cheese, Ricotta, Lemon Zest, Thyme, Mascarpone & Parmigiano
Zucchini Zoodles Ortolana
Fresh Zucchini Pasta, Carrots, Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers, Japanese Eggplant, Burrata Cheese
Paccheri Piccanti Alla Vodka
Spicy Creamy Vodka Sauce
Cavatelli Alla Norcina
Cavatelli, Black Truffle Sauce, BASTA Grilled Sausage, Pecorino
Spaghettini Di Pesce
Shrimp, Clams, Octopus, Black Mussels, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
The Brian Bowen Smith
Chitarra Cacio E Pepe
Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P., Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Maccheroni
Ragu Bianco, Angus Beef & Pork, Crema di Parmigiano
Bigoli
Arugula Pesto, Heirloom Pomodoro, Fresno Chili Oil
Lb. Aged Prime New York Steak
Costata Fiorentina
Days+ Aged Prime Ribeye
Prime Beef Tomahawk
Princess
pounds
Prince
. pounds
Queen
pounds
The King
pounds
Duroc Pork Tomahawk
Angus Braised Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Jidori Rotisserie Pollo Alla Diavola
Chicken, Herbs, Lemon, Spice Blend
Wagyu Beef Burger / Lbs
Brioche Bun, Havarti Cheese, Roasted Shallots, Roasted Tomatoes, Pickles, Aioli, Arugula, Grilled Onions & Cabbage Coleslaw
Grilled Ruby Red Trout
Oregano, Marjoram, Parsley, Lemon Olive Oil, Sicilian Capers
Grilled Whole Branzino
with a Cilantro Pesto, Lemon Zest, Almonds and Fresno Chili
Cacciucco Di Pesce
Assorted Fresh Fish & Crustaceans in Tomato Broth. Served with grilled Crostino (slightly spicy)
Grilled Broccolini
Toasted Hazelnuts, Parmigiano, Tomato Onion Jam
Roasted Cauliflower
Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Matteo's Maccheroni & Cheese
Family Favorite
Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted and Baked Fingerling Potatoes, Mascarpone and Parmigiano
Grilled Asparagus
Smoked Paprika, Organic Cage-Free Egg Salad
Roasted Stuffed Summer Tomatoes
Greek Yogurt, Lime Zest, Chili Paste, Smoked Paprika
BASTA Tiramisu
Made With Homemade Biscotti, Espresso, and Mascarpone
BASTA Butter Cake
Berry Sauce, Vanilla Gelato & Creme Anglaise
Chocolate Cookie Sandwich
Vanilla Gelato & Chocolate Sauce
Butterscotch Pudding
Maldon Sea Salt & Caramel Sauce
White Chocolate Pistachio Lava Cake
Whipping Cream, Caramelized Pistachios & Chocolate Gelato (minimum minutes)
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
Whipping Cream and Creme Anglaise
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Vanilla Gelato, Grand-Marnier Creme Anglaise
Cynar
Fernet Branca
Limoncello
Nonino Grappa
Amaretto Disaronno
Amaro Nonino
Amaro Del Capo
Sambuca
Antinori Vin Santo
(Add Biscotti)
Espresso Martini
Espresso Shot, Vanilla Vodka, Baileys & Kahlua
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Iced Cappuccino
Marinated Olives & Giardiniera
Wood Fired Mussels
From Santa Barbara Mussels, Lemongrass, Leek & White Wine Broth, Turmeric, Focaccina, Roasted Bone Marrow
BASTA Meatballs
Beef, Pork, Parmigiano, Pomarola and Baked Goat-Milk Ricotta
Cannellini Bean Hummus
Roasted Squash, Spicy Chili Oil, Focaccina
Wood Fired Artichoke
with Buffalo Mozzarella and Pickled Cipollotti
Frittata
Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese & Roasted Tomatoes
Bruschetta
Multigrain Toast, Avocado, Burrata, Tomato Confit, Greek Feta Crumbles
Wagyu Carpaccio
Arugula, Caper Emulsion, Creamy Ricottina
Roasted Bone Marrow
Mushrooms, Thyme and Lemon Tapanade
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Persian Cucumbers, Baby Potatoes, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette
Lemon Roasted Jidori Chicken & Quinoa
Arugula, Toasted Spicy Walnuts, Roasted Squash, Dried Cranberries, Sesame Vinaigrette
Arugula & Burrata
Roasted Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Vinaigrette
BASTA Rustic Gem
Red Little Gem, Arugula, Fennel, Asparagus, Avocado, Almonds, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Dolce & Amaro
Strawberry, Roasted Peaches, Arugula, Endive, Pistachio Crumble, Goat Cheese, Vinaigrette
Piselli & Prosciutto
Fresh Green Peas, Butter Lettuce, Watercress, Robiola Vinaigrette
Summer Watermelon
Arugula, Feta Crumble, Almond Slivers, Honey, White Soy Vinaigrette
BASTA Beef Burger / Lbs
Brioche Bun, Havarti Cheese, Roasted Shallots, Roasted Tomato, Pickles, Aioli, Arugula, Grilled Onions & Cabbage Coleslaw
BASTA Veggie Burger / Lbs
Brioche Bun, Havarti Cheese, Roasted Shallots, Roasted Tomato, Pickles, Aioli, Arugula, Grilled Onions & Cabbage Coleslaw
Piadina Jidori
Grilled Jidori Breast, Grilled Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, Havarti Cheese, Arugula, Pesto Aioli
Piadina Verdure
Grilled Mixed Veggies, Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes Aioli
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko Breaded Chicken Breast, Pomarola, Havarti Cheese, Arugula
Margherita Classica
Pommarola, Fior di Latte, Basil and Olive Oil
Margherita Verace
Pommarola, Real Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Pecorino, Basil
Diavola
Pommarola, Fior di Latte, Spicy Soprassata, Calabrian Nduja, Red Onions
BASTA Calzone
Prosciutto Cotto, Fior di Latte, Sausage & Mushrooms
Burrata
Fresh Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Pine Nuts, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Burrata, Roasted Bell Peppers
Salsiccia E Funghi
Pommarola, Fior di Latte, BASTA Sausage, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms
Caprese
Sweet Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Real Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Boscaiola
Fior di Latte, BASTA Sausages, Porcini, Truffle Sauce, Smoked Provola
Romana
Fior di Latte, Ricotta, Zucchini Blossom, Parma Prosciutto, Grana Padano
Pappardelle
Slow Braised Meatballs, Beef, Pork, Ricotta & Parmigiano, Pommarola
Zucchini Zoodles Ortolana
Fresh Zucchini Pasta, Carrots, Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers, Japanese Eggplant, Burrata Cheese
Paccheri Piccanti Alla Vodka
Spicy Creamy Vodka Sauce
Cavatelli Alla Norcina
Cavatelli, Black Truffle Sauce, BASTA Grilled Sausage, Pecorino
Spaghettini Vongole
Manila Clams, Shrimp, Arugula
Bucatini Carbonara
Fresh Organic Eggs, Guanciale, Pecorino Romano
Chitarra Cacio E Pepe
Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P., Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Maccheroni
Ragu Bianco, Angus Beef & Pork, Crema di Parmigiano
Bigoli
Arugula Pesto, Heirloom Pomodoro, Fresno Chili Oil
Jidori
Roasted Jidori Chicken, Orzo Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Crumbled Greek Feta, Grilled Zucchini, Avocado
Pescatore
Grilled White Shrimp, Persian Cucumber, Rainbow Carrots, Steamed Brown Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Cherry Tomatoes, Sesame Citrus Vinaigrette
Vegana
Lentils, Quinoa, Roasted Squash & Brussels Sprouts, Tuscan Kale, Pickled Carrots, Lemon Vinaigrette
Lb. Aged Prime New York Steak
Costata Fiorentina
Days+ Aged Prime Ribeye
Prime Beef Tomahawk
Princess
pounds
Prince
. pounds
Queen
pounds
The King
pounds
Duroc Pork Tomahawk
Angus Braised Short Ribs
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Jidori Rotisserie Pollo Alla Diavola
Chicken, Herbs, Lemon, Spice Blend
Grilled Ruby Red Trout
Oregano, Marjoram, Parsley, Lemon Olive Oil, Sicilian Capers
Grilled Whole Branzino
with a Cilantro Pesto, Lemon Zest, Almonds and Fresno Chili
Grilled Broccolini
Toasted Hazelnuts, Parmigiano, Tomato Onion Jam
Roasted Cauliflower
Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Matteos Maccheroni & Cheese
Family Favorite
Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted and Baked Fingerling Potatoes, Mascarpone and Parmigiano
Grilled Asparagus
Smoked Paprika, Organic Cage-Free Egg Salad
Roasted Stuffed Summer Tomatoes
Greek Yogurt, Lime Zest, Chili Paste, Smoked Paprika
Lunch
Catering
Prosciutto Parma ( Months)
Salame Felino
Finocchiona
Porchetta
Spicy Soprassata
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Pecorino Toscano DOP
Asiago
Buffalo Mozzarella
Burrata
/ Pint
Pint
/ Tray
Full Tray
/ Tray ( Meatballs)
Full Tray ( Meatballs)
lb
Duroc Pork Tomahawk
lb Angus Beef Tomahawk
Basta Tiramisu
Made With Homemade Biscotti, Espresso, and Mascarpone
Classic Fuji Apple Pie
Caramel Sauce