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Bastas Trattoria
- Italian
- Portland, OR
About this business
Bastas opened its doors in 1992 and has always taken advantage of our Northwest bounty . We use local organic produce, meats, forest ingredients as well as fish. All of our fresh pastas as well as sausages, pancetta, breads, desserts and infusions are made in house. We believe in supporting our local artisans, and even though our chairs are original (recycled) post modern, they were refurbished locally and the couches and tables were made only a few blocks away. The wood on the walls and tables was salvaged from local barn l... read more
Location details
410 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
This is one of my favorites. I go here for all my hot dates and special events :) The mussels are my favorite. I always order the bread/olive oil, and their martinis are very good. Dirty, of course. The wait staff is knowledgeable and diligent, and good-natured despite me stumbling out drunk a couple times. The atmosphere is intimate and sexy - a cozy Mediterranean delight!
Already great, getting better – The Happy Hour menu is at the top of the list of our favorite menus at any restaurant (and we eat out a lot), and it's available until closing time. The pork tenderloin in a port wine sauce with feather-light fried potatoes at $8 is a full meal accompanied by a $4 caesar salad. Delicious! Anytime sausage is on the menu, order it and you'll be transported to a Tuscan village. Ditto the regular menu. Watch silenced but subtitled movies projected on the wall while you enjoy the full bar and compr... read more
Lori B. I am sad to say that I was not impressed with this restaurant. The appetizer was cold and not appetizing, and the meal was fairly bland. I had higher hopes. I will say that the atmosphere was intimate and comfortable. Haven't been back yet.
Awesome Happy Hour and Super Fun Server – My friend and I wandered into Basta's because we were walking down the street and wanted a drink (no preconceived notions) and the sign said Happy Hour All Day (really 5pm to close, but still cool). It was exceptional. Our waitress (can't remember her name, but she had bright red hair) was HILARIOUS. I don't know the last time I had service by someone who seemed to enjoy her work so much. The cocktails were delicious, fairly strong and moderately priced ($8). Didn't taste a ton of th... read more
Thank you Forkfly! Thank you Bastas! – I saw Basta's on Forkfly. They were promoting the braised wild boar with polenta and grilled radicchio for $10! I had never been there before but had to try it! It was in a great part of NW with on-site parking. It happened to be 1st Thursday so they were pretty busy, had live music. The staff was all very friendly, we were seated immediately. The food was perfect as was the atmosphere and my overall experience. I will definitely spread the word!
Cool people, good food, great value – This is a great locals spot. I've been to a bunch of restaurants since I moved here and Bastas really has a neighborhood feel. If you can catch it you may even see the bartenders change the music from jazzy classical to Bowie before they close. It's an upscale dinning experence in the back and on the porch (only on Friday and Sat) but the lounge plays old Hepburn movies and the Happy Hour is outstanding. And try the drinks! Ask any server or bartender to match a wine by the glass or what... read more
Great happy hour menu, pizza, Italian wines and great crowd in the heart of the Pearl district – Good crowd frequents this restaurant. All the wine by the glass are good and there is bottled wine available, which is well priced. I would like to see the wine selection by the glass swapped out more frequently as I have gone there for months now and see the same wines over and over, which there are 4 non-house wines that are always listed. I typically sit at the bar and depending on the bartender, the service varies. I would li... read more
Awesome Lounge Menu and a Staff that rocks! – The food at Bastas is prepared with care an I can honestly say that I have not ever had a bad meal there. One can pop in and have a simple item from the lounge menu or enjoy some of the more hearty meals served off the dining menu. The Cafe Bastas Cocktail is a must! The staff is polite but not in your face which makes it a good place to take a date. They know their stuff. From preparation of the dishes to wine pairings of the expansive Italian wine list. They are pros. It is no ... read more
Happy Hour with the best unique special dishes in Portland. – For many years I enjoyed the good food at Bastas. There are many items on the menu, from Pasta, Pizza, Meat and Cheese Plate, Hanger Steak etc. The recent changes to offer Happy Hour all day, which is served in the lounge only, has many added dishes. Next to the regular offered itmes there are one or two specials added on. A few month ago it was a 'house-made chicken sausage'. The newly added items are 'macaroni and cheese', yes i know, it is a Ristorante italiano... read more
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How is Bastas Trattoria rated?
Bastas Trattoria has a 4.3 star rating with 176 reviews.
When is Bastas Trattoria open?
Bastas Trattoria is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.
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