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Basi Italia
- Italian
- Columbus, OH
About this business
Enjoy the skillful preparations at Basi Italia in Columbus. As the name suggests, this upscale eatery specializes in serving Italian food, although it comes with a Mediterranean twist to it. The menu changes seasonally so as to include the locally grown fresh produce. Sit back and relax inside the cozy interior or bask under the sun on the terrace and enjoy the fine creations dished out by the chef. If you are craving a glass of wine while dining, Basi Italia lets you choose from its extensive wine list. While you are at it,... read more
Location details
811 Highland St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Overpriced, Overrated – If you like glorified spaghetti (ground lamb with red sauce and pasta) or steak that tastes like liver, and paying high prices, then this place is for you! There were 4 in our party, and only one person liked what they chose. He let me try the duck, and I wasn't wishing I had ordered it after I tasted it--and I love duck. My friend ordered the ?steak.? She couldn't give it away, nor could she eat it. It was rare and she asked for medium. It had a very strong flavor of liver. The place is compact, so h... read more
Our favorite restaurant – For starters, I should tell you that we live in Cincinnati, not Columbus--so a visit to Basi Italia involves a two-hour drive and sometimes an overnight stay. We have made that investment several times because Basi is THAT GOOD. Yes, it's small--but that's what makes it charming and unique. Owners John and Trish have created a memorable locale and dining experience. I can honestly say that we've never had a dish we didn't love--you simply can't go wrong here. The mustard-crusted trout, the boneless ... read more
Not a huge fan – Have only been once, but I didn't think it was worth the price. I ordered a seafood dish and it was poorly cooked -- extremely chewy. The outdoor ambiance is great, though, so it might be worth another shot in the summertime.
Unbelievably good!! – This place is amazing! Their outdoor patio is the kind of place that requires an ostentatious gesture--a proposal of marriage, at the very least. The food is guaranteed to be phenomenal--I know, I go there at least once a month. Believe the raves. This place rocks.
Great Italian, small atmosphere – Simply put I have not had a bad meal here yet and I have eaten here a dozen times this year. The food is amazing and the menu changes periodically. Definitely try the eggplant and make sure you have reservations far enough in advance (a week should be reasonable). The restaurant is a renovated pizza shop so a little more cozy than some may be used to experiencing and also slightly off the beaten path but well worth it for the amazing food.
Perfection – Do not bother reading this if you go to a restaurant to see or be seen. And don't bother reading on if you think the sum of Italian cuisine can be found in pasta. This place is for Serious Foodies, and once your waiter/waitress recognizes you belong to that group, you will be treated with discernment and genuine affection. Where to start? The wine list is intriguing and helpfully defines the various choices--comparing wine notes to chocolate, CIGAR, etc. . . . words like "chewy" and "velvety" are used! As for th... read more
Excellent food; HORRIBLE waitstaff – First and foremost, the food was outstanding. It was creative and superb tasting. The chef does amazing things and for that reason we will return. HOWEVER, we had reservations for 7:30pm (made 2 weeks in advance) and we seated at 8:15. Despite the fact that there was less than half capacity in the entire restaurant, the waitstaff was terribly slow and borderline annoyed with having to work there. Wow. I'm really torn about returning knowing that how poor the service is even though the foo... read more
User review by 679washington – Great neighborhood location, wonderful patio. Decent, homemade, fresh, creative meals & nice wine selection. My only complaint was the waiter, terribly rude. Had to ask for more beverages, he never once came to ask how our food was etc. Seemed annoyed when I ordered coffee and did not thank us for coming. The Hostess was extremly friendly, so all employees do not have attitudes.
A nice little place – I heard a lot about Basi before we went. We had reservations for 8; however, we didn't get seated until 8:45. I was a little peeved about that. Lukily the food made up for my initial disappointment. The small dining room is burting atmosphere. The food was above average. I will return for a second visit.
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How is Basi Italia rated?
Basi Italia has a 4.7 star rating with 712 reviews.
When is Basi Italia open?
Basi Italia is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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