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Basta Pasta is located in Massachusetts. It's been around for the last 10 years. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Italian dishes. People who have eaten here found the food so delicious. People say they loved the fresh.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what this review is worth because I have only had one dish here, but about 20 times! Four words: CHICKEN PICCATA WITH FUSILI. So delicious, I actually eat it in my car on my way home...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little annoyed with Basta Pasta. I looked at their menu online, ordered my food, and when I get there it costs $4 more (for 2 meals) than what was posted online. If you have a website, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is always good, but the cashier is helpless. We ordered an entree which they ran out of (after the phone order) which required me waiting 20 minutes for it. When we got home, they forgot to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food every time. You get fantastic quality for the price - it was much better than I expected from a neighborhood takeout type of place. I really enjoy the margherita pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually get to go into the place because my boyfriend & I had ordered food around the time it was about to close & we were having trouble trying to find it. So, we had to park around Storrow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Sunday, I'm thinking of food per usual. I'm thinking of pasta, common. I'm thinking casual. I'm thinking 'Basta Pasta.' The day is long: did taxes, went for a walk, knocked 3 beers off the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to lie, I was secretly hoping that this place would be terrible so I could nickname it Bastard Pasta and also not add another craving-worthy Italian joint to my list...Alas, 'twas not to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't know where this place is and need to get here in 30 mins before close from anywhere in the Boston area don't count on it.After reading rave reviews of this place from others and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a solid Italian restaurant. I had the calamari for a started and the pasta special (pasta, shrimp and spicy sausage). The calamari also came with tortilla wrap, not quite sure why, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been meaning to try Basta Pasta for about two years now. Even though I live in nearby Central Square, it's always been juuust far enough out of walking distance to justify choosing something...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never eaten in the restaurant and have only done take out; but when we want Italian at home this is the place we always think of first. The arancini (rice balls) are soooo amazing. My mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Potentially my new favorite lunch spot. when you walk in the place you know, just by smell, how awesome the food is going to be. One plate and I am hooked. and for $8 I got enough food for two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Pancetta pizza was amazing. My girlfriend and I split a large pizza and we had 2 pieces left over. We thought the gouda would be more spread out. They took large slices and laid them over the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was nothing spectacular about Basta. I know, the prices are cheap for hearty portions, but there was nothing special about the sauce or meal. I got the chicken cacciatore with linguine. My wife...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm generally not much of a fan of Italian food, yet this place is one of my favorites. Everything that I've tried here is great, but the standout is the pasta. Be sure to get the homemade fusili...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is Basta Pasta a sub shop or a restaurant?* You fetch your drinks from a big Pepsi Fridge *(sub shop)** A muted TV over the fridge shows a sports channel, while top 40 radio is played loud on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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The terrific Italian restaurant that doesn't look like one. Order at the counter (no table service), but be wowed by generous portions that are also quite tasty. Definitely a lot of bang for the buck. You're...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, this palce isn't hurting for my great review, but i feel the need to salute it none the less. I've only been to this hidden gem about 3 times, but vow to make it more often. the sandwiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These brothers are great. They make their own pasta. Try their chicken parm and custom pizzas.... Inexpensive, large portions and delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm chicken picatta, all sorts of risottos, daily specials... Basta Pasta is quick, inexpensive, and open late!The portions are HUGE. Like you can eat dinner and have lunch for the next two days,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a really great place to go with friends- there were 15-20 of us all standing in the middle and we just grabbed the food to go. They were great at preparing it all to be ready at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooooooooh how I love pasta. Not only do I love pasta, but I love ridiculously large, heaping portions of tasty pasta at a cheap price. This place is where you find such overwhelming awesomeness. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is by far the coolest place with the best food that I've been to in a long time. Can you say fresh? Unbelievable food prepared fresh right in front of you...They have panini, pasta,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood joint. Good, hearty food at inexpensive prices. Fast food (you order at the counter) without the grease. My favorite is the prosciutto & mozzarella sandwich on ciabatta bread....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like Italian was made to be... huge portions, low price (well lower than the North End), and made to order.I would not say it is the most amazing Italian food.. but it's pretty good. Be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a pleasant visit when I go here, and even if I order something I don't really end up liking (Yeah I'm picky sometimes) it still ends up being good. They recently remodeled or something and now...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rolled through here with some friends for dinner. We walked in to see that the place had received a recent make over and it looked great! They even have a flat screen TV now too!. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, if only you had more tables, Basta Pasta! Then I'd be more likely to share the little secret that you rock the hole-in-the-wall Italian food scene.Alas, you have about seven tables available for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohh, last night we went and they have updated the place. Nice tables and chairs, very roomy. I ordered the pasta bolognese with penis pasta, I mean pene pasta. It was yummy!! My husband had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, their food is overrated. That said, it's still above average and would warrant much better than one star. What earns them one star is the overall quality of the operation they are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As with most other simple, actually delicious restaurants, it looks run-of-the-mill--"shitty pizza n' shitty subs" exterior--but is far from it.Generous portions and a wide selection of traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, I've found a good place to eat in Boston! It's not much to look at, inside or out, and the air conditioning was underpowered, but the food is excellent. The Greek salad was fantastic and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great but the service was awful!! I had the chicken parm and it was great but the attitude behind the counter almost made me leave!! It also took 45 minutes to get my lunch and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Basta Pasta...looks like a regular ol' greasy and uncared pizza joint...but fear not....you can find amazing italian food here. No fancy menu, no fancy staff, but absolutely fanstastic food. just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, the bloom has worn off... Kids' cheese is like $6, the pizza sauce has become way too sweet, and the regurgitated meatballs should be avoided at all costs. Plus, they no longer take credit cards...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, Basta Pasta is my go-to in Central Square when I want something I know will be good and comforting. It's about a ten minute walk from Mass Ave, walking towards the river. I almost always get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted a nice quiet, no-drama Valentine's day dinner with my boyfriend, so we stopped into Basta Pasta for some Italian. After a short wait at the counter, we chose a booth and had our food in front...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pasta and HUGE portions. Oh, and really great prices for what you get. I want to say more, but that really sums it up. A really satisfying place to get some great pasta dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Success breeds popularity and then it all gets a little too much. Basta Pasta is still amazing at what it does - cheap tasty hearty Italian food that is almost to die for. I say almost, because the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i recently tried this place for the first time and...it was pretty good.my friend and i split a greek salad - perfect amount of tangy balsamic vinegar and fresh feta cheese. simple but delicious.and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pasta is inexpensive, fresh and super delicious, but man if that owner ain't a bastard...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Basta Pasta is bomb. It's seriously my favorite pasta place. Ever. I've had just about every pasta dish on the menu, and a few of the risottos, and haven't been disappointed yet. The freshly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. Granted I have only had their homemade pasta. Make sure to get the fusilli. The owner/chefs are great. They person at the front can sometimes be spotty. The Marsala is my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, good, wholesome Italian food. What more could you ask for?The paninis are pretty reliable (I recommend the prosciutto, mozzarella, and tomato combination). So is the calamari risotto (although...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The chinese open sushi joints so they can charge more $ for food. The eastern europeans (romanians maybe???) open Italian joints? Who says italian food must be made by italians? Not me!These guys do a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, cheap, Italian food. Sure, it's not as amazing as the North End. But the parking is easier, the wait is shorter, and you might spot a couple Cambridge cops as a bonus. I've had the risotto,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This weekend I was in Boston, and my friends took me here for a casual dinner. It was really unexpected coming in.. it's actually a dine-in/carry out type of place so you order at the front, sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes.I've never done this before. To be honest, I'm a bit scared. 3-stars for a restaurant review. Eeps.So, Basta Pasta:- Pizza (we had mediterranean) was decent, crust was a bit.. average, almost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pasta bolognese has a scrumptious meat sauce with a kick. If you're looking to have lots of leftovers, get a dish for yourself otherwise its a pretty safe bet that you can share and still have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place to reenact that Lady and the Tramp scene with the uber long noodle! (Not that it's romantic, come on, the dogs were sitting in a back alley.) But that the pasta dishes are so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't stand up to reviews. The food was just okay. The homemade fusilli was undercooked and not tasty. The chicken didn't seem to be good quality on the marsala. It was a great size portion, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit I was a little underwhelmed by this place after reading all the glowing reviews! I'm always on the lookout for good, cheap Italian food and after reading all the 5 star reviews I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the north end but hate the hassle of getting there. this place is a hole in the wall restaurant located in cambridge and it is north end good! The homemade fusilli is very fresh and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giant bowls of delicious pasta with yummy sauces me, hungry, on a cold night = ___(^_^)___ ( _________ ) --(___________)-- (___________) ( _________ )...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great find in cambridge! their homemade fusilli is great. their dishes are tasty and cheap. you can eat a lot and its not heavy so you don't feel gross afterwards. this means that they use fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, there's no way to go wrong with this place. It is so delicous. My friends live up the street from it and we always do takeout from here when visiting. The stuffed eggplant is a dream. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like pizza. I don't dislike it, but I rarely initiate its consumption. I typically eat pizza when other people want it or when everything else is closed. That said, I raved about Basta's pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I coerced my angry chef bf to order dinner from here b/c he was sick with the flu. Sick people need garlic and I figured his internal battle with influenza would put his usual scathing opinions (of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love Basta Pasta. Cheap and delicious food made with real ingredients. Home made fusilli, inventive combonations. THe feel of your local pizza place with a wonderful surprise. Bring your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this 5 stars, but I'm waiting to have more than their pizza and breadsticks. :) And to go in and sit down for dinner/lunch. But the problem is we just love their pizza and their takeout...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a general rule, cops and emt and fire department men, security guards know where to find a good hearty homemade Italian meal with enough food to satisfy a large belly. Basta Pasta is filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Being a vegetarian, I was initially not looking forward to eating at this place mainly because there are not a lot of vegetarian items on the menu. However, I was really happy that I did eat here. I was there...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The white risotto with lemon thyme, proscuitto, pecorino, and goat cheese is awesome. I'm eating it right now--it was so good that I had to yelp it right away. The homemade fusilli with bolognese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went out with friends this weekend, and they suggested going here. I groaned to myself, because I am just not into pasta. We tried to go to The Similans, but they are closed on Sundays, so we ended...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it lunchtime yet so I can have another go at my leftover Wild Mushroom Risotto? Do I have to finish last night's leftovers before I can go back again?So good - and it was worth the 20 minutes we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here three times in the last week. Geniuses behind the stove, at $10 an entree. They could charge $25 a plate for this in the South or North Ends and get away with it.A review clip--just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, having driven by Basta Pasta hundreds of times, I finally tried it a couple of times.This place is sooo good. I'll preface this by saying i'm not really a pasta/sandwich person. If I'm going to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am throwing out 5 stars all over the place! what is wrong with me? anyway... this place is well worth it and its not always there but get the chicken marsala over fresh fruscili. its amazing.its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer only had take out (This time!)Our Friday night plan did not originally contain Basta Pasta but how lucky were we when we found The Coastal Cafe closed for renovations and we needed someone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carbs = happiness. Seriously. Sometimes you just need an excellent pasta dish to complete your Friday night. Or maybe it's just me. Either way, I highly recommend Basta Pasta. The food was delicious -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For homemade pasta and fresh everything-else, this small mom 'n pop has incredible prices. The Chicken/Broccoli/Ziti Alfredo is great, but I got the Chicken Piccata last night and it was delicious!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you looking for a place that looks like the best Italian food in Boston? Or do you want a place that serves the best Italian food in Boston? I hope the answer is clear.The menu is extensive, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How did they hide this place from me for 6 years!!!! Truly unbelievable food. At first glance it looked like a sub shop until I saw risotto on the menu...RISOTTO AT A SUB SHOP!!! I think not! The home...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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I could eat here every night -- and I still wouldn't break the bank! Their Italian food is just great. Try the homemade fusilli pasta with the chicken cacciatorre. Perfect!
menupages.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOT your average corner sub shop or pizza joint. Fresh homemade fusilli pasta and chicken cacciatorre that I could eat every single night of the week (and afford to boot!). Basta Pasta is a cut...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sibling Rivalry at the local pasta jointKid brother and his chicken parm VS Big sister and her 8 oz. burger Who wins? Big sis and her beefy Angus friendMedium rare 8 oz burger: cooked perfectly with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. It's fresh, it's affordable, and as Nicole P mentioned, there are always cops eating here. Pasta, paninis, risotto, pizza, salads; many vegetarian options. I must complain,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know it's good because the cops eat here!It's a counter service, simple, Italian place but the pasta is made fresh and is very tasty. Just the other night I had eggplant stuffed with roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's this other entry for Basta Pasta and I got all excited thinking I was the first to review...LOSER me! Let's get to it!Basta Pasta IS one hidden gem. The place is pretty small, but you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stuck between 2 and 3 stars. The good: Cozy atmosphere, pretty good prices, solid chicken parm, sauce and pasta.The Bad:The meatballs...dear lord they were AWFUL. I was in such disbelief of how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My go-to pasta place. The place is small and you get your own silverware and bus your own dishes. I'm not a huge fan of red sauce so I never really get anything "common" there. My order is always the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place- awesome food, and you can't beat the price. Their chicken parm is one of the best I've ever had.*update*I've been here three more times since the initial review in July and I'm even more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my girlfriend several times when I visited her in the Boston area. I think together we ordered around 6 items of their menu, and NONE of them were bad. I guess the most boring was the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On the weekends when I sit on my front steps the smell of Italian food wafts past - amazing. The food, or what I've had there, is basically good. The last thing I ordered was Boneless Chicken Wings...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Basta Pasta whenever I'm on river street and hungry at the same time. It's a classy take on a takeout place.I consume strictly pasta here--getting a pizza or sub just doesn't seem right. If...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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I live near this joint so I visit frequently. I used to think the local il Panino was the best pizza but Basta Pasta tops them in flavor and in price. While I wish they delivered and had more drink options...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great hole-in-the-wall though with all the awards they've been winning, it's sure to become mainstream soon. Good food, good prices. My favorite is the cheese ravioli, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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This place is awesome. The food is excellent, and it's a great value. Amazing ingredients, and the bread is SO good. Really cozy place, but its a order-and-pick-it-up yourself place rather than one with...
menupages.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Basta Pasta. Not often do you find a small neighborhood restaurant in the city that offers amazing food (Italian) for cheap prices. I almost feel bad paying only $5.95 for their panini...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i discovered this place when i moved to an apartment only two blocks away. now i'm totally hooked. whenever i'm too lazy to cook but i feel guilty about making my fiance eat campus food...the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I know I could make a delicious pasta dish myself. But that's usually reserved for those Sunday afternoons when I have the time to chop the garlic, onions, crush the tomatoes, hand-pluck the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I expected to hear some reggae music upon entering, since I'd misheard my friend say "Rasta Pasta." All I heard was a little Joni Mitchell on low, though, and the TV was on mute. I was impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I deducted stars for the cold atmosphere.Basta Pasta makes the best homemade fussilli.The portions are bigger when you eat there oppose to pick up, but it is worth it to pick up the lemon caper...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the value! Incredible price for homemade fusili. The pastas are pretty good. Large portions. The aracinis are ok. I think the sandwiches and the pizza are the reason why you should go....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I want to love. Unfortunately, I can only say I like it, and that it's good for the price. As good as the ingredients seem sometimes (fresh buffalo mozzarella), the cooking leaves a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a little corner pizzeria-style shop with some seating. Cheap, but quite tasty - in both presentation and taste - pasta. I tried the Baked Eggplant with their homemade fusilli (cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I found out about this place through CitySearch and went here on a whim tonight, trying to avoid going to one of the local chains. I was so glad I did. I had garlic bread with cheese, chicken marsala (with...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not in the mood for our regular pizza delivery or Chinese, we finally decided to try this neighborhood take out place we'd read good reviews about on Yelp. The portions are huge, the prices are low,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved here from San Francisco, and Basta Pasta was the only place near my fiance's apartment. The owner and staff are really friendly and the portions are huge. I've had the pizzas and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you ever have basta pasta (enough pasta)? Probably not.This place is great. I have loved the greek salad, the chicken (pollo romano) panini on the homemade ciabatta, and the chicken cacciatore...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta here is great. Homemade fusilli hits the spot, and the pizza is some of the best in Central Square. If you're particularly adventurous, I'd even recommend the arancini (did I spell that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the safest place to eat in the city - you'll know you're close when you see cop cars, ambulances and the occasional fire truck parked outside. Every municipal worker in Cambridge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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The quality of the food was excellent. I've have a few meals from Basta Pasta and they have always been better than I expected.
menupages.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good prices. Service felt kind of cold, though it's nothing I can pinpoint... Shrimp linguine (special of the day) was gewd. Oh yeah and go for the lemon aioli if you get a panini....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab some good pasta. Extremely reasonable price for BIG dish of pasta. I had chicken marsala, it was very yummy, chicken wasn't too dry, just how I like it
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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You must have their homemade pasta - I had it with bolognese sauce and it reminded me of Italy. Everything was good here - the salad, the cheese garlic bread, the pastas. Just excellent. I love this hole in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luckily, I live within walking distance of this place. It's an Italian / Mediterranean casual joint that was opened by 2 very congenial brothers about 8 months ago. Everything is under $10, but has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Quality ingredients, high-end display, hearty, healthy portions, easily under $10/meal. Signature homemade pasta dishes will make you drool. Fresh mesculin salads, spicy sauces, rich cheeses, nice varied...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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As someone who grew up eating family-cooked Italian food in a town with lots of great Italian cooks, I >HIGHLY< recommend this place for a low-cost, casual dinner. Portions are huge, and the service and food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Best pasta, bar none, in the Boston area. Homemade fusilli is fabulous and the risotto is outstanding. Not much on looks but long on quality. If you want to add ambience, order it take out!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Basta Pasta is one of those rare finds. You can't get better Italian for the price. I love their chicken marsala with homemade pasta. They have some amazing specials as well. The ingredients are fresh and...
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Definitely the best Italian place in Cambridge. Low prices and extraordinary food.
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This tiny, casual storefront with a walk-up counter and a few tables may have the looks and prices of a pizza joint, but the fresh, expertly prepared mainly Italian fare gets haute cuisine treatment here. From...
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I visited Basta Pasta for the first time last night after reading a newspaper article during the day. I can not tell you how thrilled I was with both the quality of the food, the prices, and service. The sauce...
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Reno & Altin are not only great chefs but are very welcoming gentlemen. Their food is fantastic and the prices are incredible! I have tried most of their menu and highly recommend their paninis and risotto...
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I visited Basta Pasta for the first time two days ago. I can not tell you how excited. The food is so delicious and nice. I will plan to go again with my husband and my kids there. Its remember me really...
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The best Italian food in Cambridge. My wife and I have going there several times, and we have always been amazed by the great quality of the food. The seating area is small, so it can sometimes get crowded,...
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a spicy fiesta...
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The stuffed eggplant was sooooooo good! Maybe the best I have had and the price is awesome!
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