Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
Iowa City, IA
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA139 itemsUpdated March 27, 2026
Structured menu data
Bambini (Kids)
French Toast Sticks
$6.00Fruit
$6.00Pancakes
$6.00Beer - Bottles
Coors Edge (NA)
$5.00Coors Light
$5.00Jefferson Country Lemon Lavender Cider
$9.00Michelob Ultra
$5.00Peroni Nastro Azzurro
$6.00Stella Artois
$6.00Wilson's Honey Crisp
$6.00Beer - On Tap
Big Grove 1939
$7.00Crystal Dreams Fox Head
$7.00Lion Bridge Tag Tangerine
$7.00Reunion Brewery Tank Puncher IPA
$7.00Brunch Omelets & Eggs
Garden Omelet
$15.00local mushrooms, zucchini, grape tomato, goat cheese, pesto, calabrian chile tomato sauce, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Lobster Omelet
$25.00fresh lobster, asparagus, pancetta, salsa rossa, pickled Fresno chiles, hollandaise, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Pancetta Benedetto
$18.00rosemary-parmesan biscuit, house cured pancetta, poached eggs, hollandaise, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Quattro Formaggi Omelet
$17.00taleggio, ricotta, cacio di roma, mozzarella, arugula, oregano, tomato basil sauce, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Smoked Salmon Benedetto
$18.00rosemary parmesan biscuit, smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Steak & Eggs
$36.008 oz. medium-rare Hanger Steak, two fried eggs, salsa verde, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Brunch Sandwiches & Burgers
Brunch Burger
$18.00two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, fried egg, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun, served with side of crispy-herbed potatoes
Cocktails
Bellini
$10.00bubbles, white peach puree
Bloody Mary
$10.00local 'Hair of the Dog' mix, vodka
Café Tonico
$8.00iced espresso, vodka, tonic, lime
Cura Salata
$9.00rum, cucumber, lime, ginger
Espresso Martini
$16.00espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, demerara sugar
Mimosa
$9.00bubbles, orange juice
Tequila Sunrise
$9.00tequila, oj, lime, grenadine
Coffee & Tea
Cappuccino
$4.00Chamomile
$4.00Coffee
$4.00Decaf
$4.00Earl Grey
$4.00Espresso
$4.00Green Tea
$4.00Hot Cocoa
$4.00Latte
$4.00Macchiato
$4.00Mint
$4.00Mocha
$4.00Combo
Soup, Salad, Garlic Bread
$14.00Choice of tomato bisque or soup of the day, choice of bibb salad and garlic cheese crostini
Desserts
Chocolate Budino
$7.50Flourless chocolate cake, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, walnut powder, vanilla gelato
Gelato
$4.50pistachio, vanilla, or chocolate
Nutella Crème Brûlée
$9.50Steiniecke Farms eggs, crisp sugar top
Tiramisu
$10.00Espresso and Kahlua soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, chocolate ganache
Digestivi & After Dinner Drinks
Cognac
$8.00Hennessy V.S.
Grappa
$8.00Clear Creek
Limoncello
$7.00Ceravella
Porto
$5.00Tawny, Cedar Ridge, Iowa
Sambuca
$6.00Romana Liquore Classico
Dolci (Desserts)
Buttermilk Pancakes
$16.00two pancakes, lemon ricotta spread, blueberry jam, maple butter
Nutella French Toast
$17.00brandy-banana flambé, nutella, lemon maple butter
Main Plates
Grilled Chicken
$27.00Roasted herb potatoes, fire roasted broccolini, salsa verde
Seared Salmon
$35.00Roasted herb potatoes, fire roasted broccolini, salsa verde
Pasta
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$28.00Butternut squash & mascarpone filled ravioli, local shiitake & oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, roasted broccoli, sage butter sauce
Cacio e Pepe
$17.00Grana padano cheese, pecorino, fresh cracked black pepper
Eggplant Parmesan
$21.00Crispy breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti (substitute crispy Chicken $4)
Four Cheese Penne
$24.00Taleggio, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cream baked pasta, cured pancetta, basil & tomato
Garden Pasta
$23.00Local mushroom, zucchini squash, grape tomato, goat cheese, tomato basil sauce, spaghetti
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
$25.00Herb marinated chicken, grape tomato, kale, fettuccine, parmesan cream
Sausage & Orecchiette
$24.00Spicy Italian sausage, kale, pecorino Toscano, garlic bread crumb, orecchiette
Shrimp Fettuccine
$29.00Jumbo shrimp, calabrian chile, garlic scapes, kale, cherry tomatoes, gremolata, prosecco lemon butter
Spaghetti Bolognese
$22.00Beef, pork & pancetta ragú, parmesan, basil, spaghetti
Spaghetti-Meatballs
$24.00Beef & pork meatballs, tomato basil sauce, parmesan, spaghetti
Tomato Basil Spaghetti
$25.00tomato basil sauce, parmesan, spaghetti
Pizza
Breakfast Pizza
$23.00scrambled eggs, house cured pancetta, parmesan cream sauce, pickled fresno chiles, red onion, mozzarella
Lobster Pizza
$32.00Maine lobster, IA sweet corn, fire roasted leeks, hand cured pancetta, mozzarella, ricotta
Margherita
$19.00San marzano tomato sauce, handmade mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Marinara
$15.00San marzano tomato sauce, oregano, shaved garlic, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil (no cheese)
Pepperoni
$22.00Calabrese salami, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pizza Toppings - Mushroom, Onion, Tomato
$2.50Additional toppings
Pizza Toppings - Sausage, Pepperoni, Extra Cheese, Fried Eggs
$3.50Additional toppings
Pizza Toppings - Soppressata, Prosciutto, Pancetta, Anchovies
$6.00Additional toppings
Quattro Formaggi
$23.00Taleggio, ricotta, pecorino toscano, mozzarella, arugula, oregano
Salsiccia
$22.00Handmade spicy italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pizza Add-Ons
Fried Eggs
$5.00Mushroom, Onion, Tomato
$2.50Prosciutto, Pancetta, Anchovies
$6.00Sausage, Pepperoni, Extra Cheese, Fried Eggs
$3.50Plates
Atlantic Salmon
$36.00Roasted atlantic salmon, creamy tuscan orzo, sun dried tomatoes, kale, prosecco lemon butter
Chicken Milanese
$27.00Parmesan breaded chicken breast, crispy potatoes, arugula salad, grape tomato, onion, pepperoncini, salsa Rosa, roasted garlic aioli
Hanger
$44.0012 oz., grilled medium-rare, crispy herb potatoes, fire roasted broccolini, salsa verde
Salads
Beet Salad
$915.00Roasted beet, gorgonzola, pistachio, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Farro Salad
$915.00Arugula, kale, farro, parmesan, pistachio, herbs, grape tomato, pickled shallot, citrus vinaigrette
Grilled Herbed Chicken
$6.00Salad protein add-on
Half-pound Jumbo Shrimp
$7.00Salad protein add-on
Little Gem Salad
$915.00Crouton, tomato, English cucumber, red onion, parmesan vinaigrette
Panzanella
$915.00Little gem, crouton, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, basil, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
Salmon
$8.00Salad protein add-on
Steak
$15.00Salad protein add-on
Sandwiches
Basta Burger
$17.00Two black angus beef patties, provolone, pancetta, tomato, bibb lettuce, onion, served with ketchup and mustard on side. Served with fries
Meatball
$17.00Beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce. Served with fries
Signature Cocktails
Amalfi Press
$13.00homemade limoncello, tito's vodka, blackberry, lemon, mint
Aperol Spritz
$12.00Aperol, Prosecco, Orange
Caipirissima
$10.00Rum, Mint, Lime, Seltzer
Cetriolo Tonic
$11.00Beefeater Gin, Aperol, Lime, English Cucumber, & Tonic
Paper Plane
$14.00Bulleit Bourbon, Cocchi Rosa, Aperol, Lemon
Sage Tequila Smash
$12.00corralejo reposado tequila, sage, honey & lemon
The Comb Over
$13.00three roses bourbon, ginger, vanilla, rhubarb, lemon, Sugar
Venetian Mule
$12.00Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime, Aperol, & Orange
Starters
Burrata
$16.00Creamy fresh mozzarella, tomato jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, toasted focaccia
Calamari
$18.00Polenta breaded, flash fried calamari, roasted garlic aioli, calabrian chile tomato sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$14.00Dill aioli, pickled carrots
Meatballs
$14.00Beef & pork meatballs, parmesan, toasted ciabatta, tomato sauce
Olives
$8.00Assorted house marinated olives
Tomato Bisque
$57.00Parmesan cheese, garlic crouton
Wood Oven Focaccia
$15.00Shaved garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, calabrian chile tomato sauce
Supplementary Proteins
6 oz Grilled Hanger
$12.00Grilled Herbed Chicken Breast
$6.00Jumbo Shrimp
$7.00Wine
House Wine
$7.00White or Red
Vigneti Pinot Grigio
$2212.00White wine from Veneto
Vignobles Dubard Merlot
$2212.00Red wine from France
Wine - 1/2 Liters
Merlot
$22.00Vignobles Dubard, FRA
Pinot Grigio
$22.00Guiliano Rosati, ITA
Wine - By the Bottle (Red)
Aglianico
$38.00Synthesi, Barile, IT
Barbaresco
$70.00Luigi Giordano, Piedmont, IT
Barolo
$85.00Raineri, Monforte d'Alba, IT
Bordeaux
$135.00Château Bonalgue, Pomerol, FR
Brunello di Montalcino
$82.00Elia Palazzesi, Siena, IT
Cabernet
$65.00Garage, Maipo Valley, CL
Cabernet Super Tuscan
$65.00Tolaini Valdisanti, Tuscany
Chianti Classico
$36.00Fattoria La Ripa, Tuscany, IT
Montepulciano
$36.00Masciarelli, Abruzzo, IT
Red Blend
$88.00Gravity, Napa Valley, CA
Red Zinfandel
$45.00Eaton, Amador, CA
Zinfandel
$65.00Saldo, Oakville, CA
Wine - By the Bottle (White)
Franciacorta Brut
$64.00Majolini, Lombardy, IT
Soave Classico
$36.00La Fiera, IT
Wine - By the Glass (Red)
Cabernet Franc
$1352.00scarpetta, Fruili, ITA
Cabernet Sauvignon
$1244.00Vigilance, CA
Chianti Riserva
$1144.00Alteo, Tuscany, IT
Pinot Noir
$1245.00Brew Cru, South Africa
Wine - By the Glass (White)
Chardonnay
$1352.00Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, CA
Moscato d'Asti
$1045.00Umberto Fiore, ITA
Prosecco Brut
$1040.00Ca' Furlan, Veneto, ITA
Rosé
$1040.00mescladis, Pic Saint Loup, FRA
Sauvignon Blanc
$1248.00Nautilus, Mariborough, NZ