Little Lovely DeliciousBasi Italia
Nestled in the heart of the Victorian Village neighborhood,
Basi Italia is a small casual feel-good restaurant featuring clean simple Italian fare with innovative twists.
Call for Carryout and Curbside Pickup
Tuesday thru Saturday 5pm - to close
614-294-7383
We'll be closed June 26, 27 and July 4th
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insalata
basi caesar
12
baby romaine, white anchovy, caper + parmesan
zucchini pronto
13
toasted almond, Italian parsley, lemon + shaved pecorino
roasted beets
12
goat cheese, blood orange, grapefruit, pistachios, arugula + citrus agrodolce
primo
harvest bruschetta
13
whipped ricotta, mascarpone, roasted pear, fig jam + pistachios
burrata
14
grilled peaches, lemon zest, honey olive oil, pine nuts + grilled bread
crispy pork belly
14
gigante beans, pork jus, cranberry + pickled red onion
grilled artichoke carpaccio
13
herbed bread crumb, feta + charred lemon aioli
roasted butternut squash flatbread
15
fontina, roasted squash, caramelized onion, toasted hazelnuts + parmigiano reggiano
pan roasted PEI mussels*
17
garlic confit, smoked tomato brodo + grilled bruschetta
basi classico
gnocchi bolognese
33
potato gnocchi, beef bolognese, red wine + parmigiano reggiano
eggplant parmesan
34
crushed tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, aged balsamic + pasta pesto
rigatoni salumeria
34
sweet Italian sausage, tomato, fennel & golden raisins + toasted pine nut
linguine frutti di Mare
34
shrimp, mussels, clams, tomato + white wine butter
carne e pesce
grilled lamb chops
43
chive mash, tzatziki, carrots, pomegranate + balsamic
crispy branzino
44
cauliflower purée, roast artichokes + salsa verde
chianti slow braised beef short ribs
42
sweet corn mash, roasted brussels sprouts + espresso barbecue sauce
house cocktails – $15
martian manhunter
pandan infused rum, banana liquor, simple + lemon
ube espresso martini
ube infused grape spirit, coffee liquer, + simple
fall festival
Bulleit bourbon + house made fall spice syrup
red sangria
house wine blend, fruit juice + E&J
Black Note manhattan
Bulliet rye, Black Note amarro
socialite
earl-grey infused gin, blackberry simple, lemon
limoncello margarita
limoncello, blanco tequila + lime
zero proof cocktails
N/A Spritz
13
Giffard aperitif, Libby sparkling rose + club soda
amaretti sour
13
Lyre’s amaretti, lemon juice, simple syrup
birra
Peroni
5
Italian lager
Marked Garden Brewery
7
Prosperity wheat
Rhinegiest Brewing
7
Truth hazy IPA
Columbus Brewing Company
7
Bohdi double IPA
Athletic Brewing N/A
6
IPA + golden ale
desserts
tiramisu*
espresso ladyfingers, sweet mascarpone + cocoa powder - (*contains uncooked alcohol)
vanilla bean creme brulee
vanilla custard, sugar crust + berries
molten lava cake
rich dark chocolate + vanilla gelato
lemon tart
house made blueberry jam + whipped cream
miniature cannolis
cannoli shell, sweet mascarpone filling + caramel sauce
gelato
vanilla / pistachio / cookie butter
the rosé & whites
2024 Avanti Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy
10/30
fuji apple, key lime, + meyer lemon
2023 Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna Sardina, Italy
12/36
sliced lemons, almond, + green pears
2024 Jean-Marie Reverdy “Charmes de Loire” Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, France
13/40
white peach, lemon zest, + tropical fruit
2022 House of Brown Chardonnay Lodi, California
12/37
honeydew melon, limestone dust, + saline
2024 Gassier Côtes de Provence Rosé Provence, France
13/40
fresh fruit flavors with kiss of vanilla and a touch of peppery spice
2024 Castello di Tassarolo Gavi Orsola Piedmont, Italy
45
orange blossom, yellow plum, + green apple
2023 Clouston & Co. Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand
38
passion fruit, stone, + grapefruit
2023 Chateau de Sancerre Sancerre Blanc Loire Valley, France
55
white blossoms + citrus; complex + balanced
2023 Champalou Vouvray Chenin Blanc Loire Valley, France
40
honeyed fruit + stony minerality; dry + crisp
2022 Bouchard Aine & Fils Chardonnay Bourgogne, France
50
citrus + hint of white flower; slightly smoky
red wine
2023 Noah River Pinot Noir Sonoma, California
13/40
dark cherry cola, red raspberry + orange pekoe tea
2023 Piccini Chianti Tuscany, Italy
11/35
crunchy berries, red fruits + dried oregano
2023 Mary Taylor Sicilia Annamaria Sala Rosso Nero d’Avola Sicily, Italy
12/37
tart cranberries, raspberries, mushroom, + ash
2022 Trentadue “OPR” Old Patch Red Red Blend Sonoma, California
12/36
black cherry, ripe plum, vanilla, + toasted oak
2022 Revelry Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington
13/40
bright red fruit, dusty cocoa, + rich tannin structure
2022 Jean-Paul Brun Le Ronsay Beaujolais Beaujolais, France
40
raspberries, violet, + delicate spice
2024 Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon
60
bramble fruits, cedar, passion fruit, + turned earth
2021 Simone Scaletta “Sarsera” Barbera d’Alba Piedmont, Italy
43
wild berries, red cherry, + baking spice
2021 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rhône Valley, France
40
blackberry, cocoa, + spice
2022 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Tuscany, Italy
60
fresh red fruit, slate + black cherry
2023 Gianfranco Alessandria Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy
55
red cherry, vanilla, + walnut
Felino Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
43
blueberry, fig + violet
2021 Peter Gaillard Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Rhône Valley, France
50
white pepper, black cherry, currant + tobacco
2020 Bodegas Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja Rioja, Spain
75
ripe boysenberry, grilled herbs, smoke, + espresso
2021 Michael David “Inkblot” Petit Sirah Lodi, California
55
dark and inky with huckleberry, cherry, cedar, and bold notes of boysenberry, chocolate, and spice
2020 Terre di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany, Italy
95
chocolate-covered cherries, spices, + velvety tannins
2020 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Veneto, Italy
110
ripe blackberries, fig pie, leather, + thyme
2020 Guido Porro Barolo Piedmont, Italy
95
dried cherries, cedar + licorice
2022 Telegramme Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Valley, France
100
fresh + floral w/ wild herb, ripe tannins, chocolate + dark fruit
2022 Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Promis Tuscan Red Tuscany, Italy
80
raspberry, mulberry, rosemary, + wild fennel
2021 Klinker Brick “Old Ghost” Zinfandel Lodi, California
75
juicy pomegranate + ripe cherry w/ herb aromas
2018 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California
115
black plum, cinnamon + coffee
2019 Adaptation by Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California
125
wild blackberry, luxardo cherry + spring flower; silky + elegant texture
n/a
N/V Thomson & Scott “Noughty” Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Spain
9/27
fresh picked berries, light + effervescent