Basta Trattoria
(203) 772.1715
1006 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Lunch:M-F 11:30a-3p;D:Su-W 5p-9:30,Th-Sa 5p-11p
Tea Leaves writes... Basta Trattoria (1006 Chapel St), the latest gastronomic treat from Claire and Frank Criscuolo, features cuisine inspired by Italy’s Amalfi region, warm lighting, wood flooring, a gorgeous ceiling mural and enough tables to make it cozy without feeling crowded. By making over the 780 square foot space, the Criscuolos have fulfilled a long standing dream and brought a slice of Southern Italian hospitality to Downtown as only two lifelong restaurateurs could.
Restaurant Week MenuBasta also happens to be conveniently located next door to Claire's Corner Copia, the couple's original Downtown eatery that has celebrated over thirty years at the corner of College and Chapel Streets. After owning and operating a vegetarian and kosher establishment for three decades, the couple looks forward to offering cuisine that is "not vegetarian, not kosher, and not alcohol free." By opening Basta, this dynamic duo hopes to further their commitment and passion for serving high-quality and wholesome food to the Greater New Haven community using only environmentally-friendly ingredients from local organic and sustainable farms. Long-standing supporters of New Haven through their charity work, Claire and Frank will also hold weekly fundraisers for local groups known as "Meaningful Mondays." Says Claire, "The best way to learn about other people's history is through their food - it promotes the bonds of friendship."
So head on over to Basta. Because when it comes to delicious Criscuolo-cooked food, you just can't get enough!
See Sip and Savor prix fixe theater menu offerings from Basta include:
Dinner for $29.00 per person (tax and gratuity not included)
First Course Choices, Select One
- Ricotta Calda - dollups of cool locally produced, hand-packed ricotta cheese in our warm basil-scented marinara served with garlic-rubbed grilled crostini
- Caesar salad – classic Caesar salad with organic romaine hearts, housemade croutons, and housemade Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese
- Mussels and clams zuppa – Prince Edward Island mussels and baby cockle clams with garlic, parsley and white wine in a San Marzano tomato broth with housemade friselle
- Risotto del Giorno - arborio rice slow cooked to perfection…changes daily
Second Course Choices, Select One
- Pollo Milanese – thinly pounded free-range chicken breast, lightly breaded and pan fried in extra virgin olive oil with mashed organic potato and organic greens
- Penne Caprese- organic penne pasta tossed with our san marzano tomato sauce and locally produced mozzarella cheese with fresh basil
- Rigatoni alla vodka – rigatoni pasta tossed with our san marzano tomato and vodka cream sauce with parmesan
- Pork Chop Del Giorno – pan-seared all natural butcher’s block pork chop prepared chef’s choice daily
Dessert
- Italian biscotti prepared on site daily
Children's Options for $15 per child:
Appetizer
- Organic carrot coins served with our chef’s daily dip
- Connecticut’s best meatball served with marinara over organic penne pasta
- Our wood oven-baked organic macaroni and cheese topped with parmesan and toasted bread crumbs
- Free-range boneless chicken breast tenders, pan fried with our creamy parmesan dipping sauce and served with organic green vegetable and mashed potato
- A delicious slice of chocolate cake
More Information: http://www.clairescornercopia.com/Basta-Trattoria.htm
