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Basta

$50 and over
Italian
3601 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

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Basta

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Boulder

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
BASTA, from the Italian word meaning “enough”, opened its doors with a single wood-fired oven, evoking techniques both of the past and present and cultivating a dedicated community in the heart of Boulder, Colorado.

Basta is located in the center of the Peloton Condominium Complex.

Patio and Bar seating is available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Walk-ins always welcome!

Monday - Sunday / 5pm - 9pm

For general inquiries or parties greater than 6, please email reservations@bastaboulder.com.

Please let us know if you need special accommodations, including highchairs.

A 22% service charge is added to every check and distributed to our front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This is not a tip.

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  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2025
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: Basta means "enough" in Italian, and one wood-fired oven has been enough for this Boulder favorite since 2010. James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur winners Kelly and Erika Whitaker cook around it with the seasons, from pizzas made with Colorado grain to a wood-fired half chicken in white wine jus. Neighborly service and careful sourcing have earned Basta a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand four years in a row.

Executive chef: Kelly Whitaker

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room is the perfect size for a private party of up to 48 guests. It is available for private parties for dinner seven nights per week. We also offer private lunch and happy hour events. Contact us for more details.
  • Private party contact
    Rachel Hirschey: (303) 997-8775
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
    5. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    6. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    33rd
  • Parking details
    Free parking is readily available inside the Peloton Condo Complex.
  • Public transit
    Arapahoe and 33rd Street Bus stop for the Jump.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Feast of the 7 Fishes

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Monday, 12/21 through Thursday 12/24, BASTA will serve our beloved ode to the Italian-American holiday classic, Feast of the 7 Fishes. BASTA menu favorites will be available a la carte as well. Join us in celebrating this winter season!

    Feast of the 7 Fishes Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Basta.

4.8

4.8
(577)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Best Overall

  • Boulder Area

    Best Food

  • Boulder Area

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basta delights with its "fantastic food" and "excellent service," offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" clam pizza, burrata, and wood-fired offerings. The staff, including standout servers like August, contribute to a memorable dining experience. While prices reflect its high-quality fare, Basta remains a Boulder favorite for many.
577 Reviews
  1. Sarah Gold

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    $300 for a pizza dinner for two? The food was good, but nothing particularly special for the price. The atmosphere certainly didn’t feel like a $300 dinner, and the overall experience didn’t justify the bill. The automatic 22% charge was especially frustrating, particularly when we were told it “wasn’t a tip.” We were charged gratuity even on a bottle of wine that already has a surcharge, despite the wine not even being poured for us. If customers are paying an additional 22% toward your staff, that is a tip, regardless of what you choose to call it. Service also noticeably declined once a large party arrived, which only added to the disappointment. Overall, good food, but nowhere near the experience or value I expected for the price.

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  2. Corey

    Denver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation for 2. First time ordered: burrata bok choy Roberto pizza Would def get the bok choy again Pizza was exactly as they describe and you’d expect Burrata was good, not bad but not extraordinary
    BastaResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Corey! Thank you so much for the kind words. We're glad to hear you loved the pizza and the bok choy. We source produce from a number of different local farms, that particular bok choy came from one of favorite local farms, Esoterra Culinary Garden. We look forward to hosting you again soon and sharing more local farmers with you!

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  3. Julie Gold

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prefix menu was amazing. We had theater tickets & the server made sure we made it on time.
    BastaResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Julie, We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our Prix Fixe In Our Hands menu! We tried very hard to work with your time constraints, we're glad to hear that you were able to enjoy a meal and still make it to the theater on time. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Best, The Basta Team

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  4. Will Gold

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a top-notch fine dining restaurant in every way! And a special note: We highly value Robert and Caroline (siblings), their expertise, wonderful service and warm friendship.. they are the best!! See you again soon and look forward to it as always :-) Will & Julie
    BastaResponded on October 31, 2026
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We completely agree, we are lucky to have employees as dedicated, knowledgable, and loyal as Robert and Caroline. We'll be sure to pass the gratitude along to them. As always, thank you for dining with us and we look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  5. Samantha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very good! one of our go-tos in boulder. would recommend !
    BastaResponded on October 30, 2026
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to be one of your go-tos in Boulder and truly appreciate the recommendation. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. tom

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every bite was delicious . Like all restaurants today, it is expensive but Basta is worth it.
    BastaResponded on October 31, 2026
    Thank you for dining with us! We're glad everything lived up to your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  7. Maxwell

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basta was excellent. The clam pizza was phenomenal.
    BastaResponded on October 30, 2026
    Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re thrilled you enjoyed Basta and that the clam pizza stood out. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  8. Patrick

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    N/A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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  9. Caitlin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal here! Our server was great and the meal felt different than just an average pizza or Italian spot. We loved the burrata and lasagna!!
    BastaResponded on October 30, 2026
    Thank you for the wonderful review! It’s so nice to hear that we stood out from the average pizza or Italian spot. We pride ourselves on our hospitality and we feel it’s one of the things that sets us apart. We love hearing that the burrata and lasagna were stand outs! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable night.

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  10. Ed Gold

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food is fantastic with always something different on the menu. All Fresh and delicious. Our go to anytime we’re in Boulder
    BastaResponded on October 30, 2026
    We love hearing that the food feels fresh and delicious and that you enjoyed the rotating menu. It means a lot to be your go-to when you’re in Boulder. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit to Boulder!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room is the perfect size for a private party of up to 48 guests. It is available for private parties for dinner seven nights per week. We also offer private lunch and happy hour events. Contact us for more details.
  • Private party contact
    Rachel Hirschey: (303) 997-8775
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
    5. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    6. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    33rd
  • Parking details
    Free parking is readily available inside the Peloton Condo Complex.
  • Public transit
    Arapahoe and 33rd Street Bus stop for the Jump.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Basta has been awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2023, 2024, and 2025).

Yes, Basta is a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries, with guests praising its intimate, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

Basta feels cozy and a little industrial, a dark, rustic dining room with an open kitchen and wood‑fired oven, plus a patio that can feel almost European on pleasant evenings.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate when dining at Basta.

At Basta you can dine in the main dining room, sit at the bar, or enjoy patio seating (first‑come, weather permitting), and the restaurant can host private parties.

Yes, Basta allows private parties, and guests have successfully hosted private events there (about 20 people); larger-party inquiries are handled via the restaurant's reservations contact.

Yes, Basta offers patio seating (and bar seating) first‑come, first‑served, weather permitting, and guests frequently enjoy dining on the patio.

Yes, Basta welcomes families: the restaurant asks guests to request special accommodations (including highchairs), and reviewers note attentive service that accommodated children during family meals.

Yes, Basta asks guests to let them know about special accommodations, including highchairs, so staff can set up seating for families.

Yes, the restaurant asks guests to email reservations@bastaboulder.com for general inquiries or parties over six, and to let them know about special accommodations, including highchairs.

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Basta

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Boulder

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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