Menu for Basta's Trattoria

Dinner
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Happy Hour
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Dessert

Dinner

Soup & Salad

6.00 Instalata Mista Mixed seasonal greens w/ mint, shaved fennel, red onions & a red wine vinaigrette.

7.00 Seafood Salad Poached calamari, shrimp, & scallops tossed w/ arugula in a lemon vinaigrette.

8.00 Beet Salad Organic beets, baby watercress & fresh goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette.

9.00 Finocchio Avocado Chopped salad w/ fennel, avocado, & pecorino in a red wine vinaigrette.

9.00 House Caesar Anchovies upon request.serves two

Soup Please ask your server. Options: (4.00) , (6.00)

Vegetable

A’la Carte

5.00 Braised Collard Greens

5.00 Braised Red Cabbage With bacon.

5.00 Tuscan Fried potatoes

5.00 Sautéed Spinach

5.00 Grilled Zucchini

5.00 Grilled Polenta

15.00 Grilled Vegetable Platter Mushrooms, polenta, & seasonal vegetables topped w/ smoked mozzarella.

Italian Style Pizza

10.00 Margherita Fresh mozzarella & basil.

12.00 Sopressata Salami, calamata olives, red onions, & mozzarella.

11.00 Pepperoni Pepperoni, mozzarella.

12.00 La Parma Arugula, parma prosciutto, & mozzarella.

14.00 Vegetarian Artichoke hearts, calamata olives, mushrooms, red onions, & goat cheese.

Meat

24.00 Gnocchi e Maiale Gnocchi w/ wild mushroom marsala sauce & grilled peppercorn encrusted pork tenderloin.

26.00 Ossobuco alla Milanese Veal shank braised w/ garden vegetables over saffron risotto w/ a classic gremolata.

12.00 Pollo Croccante Crispy fried half chicken w/ rosemary salt & sautéed spinach.

19.00 Grilled Carlton Pork Chop Marinated in milk & fresh herbs served w/ sweet & sour red cabbage & potatoes.

9.00 Burger Half pound house ground Piedmontese beef on a fresh baked bun. Served w/ house fries. Options: Add smoked bacon, avocado, & smoked mozzarella (12.00)

34.00 Tournados Rossini Prime tenderloin wrapped in house made pancetta topped w/ foie gras torchon & veal reduction w/ sauteed spinach & mashed potatoes.

Pasta e Risotto

19.00 Seafood Risotto Clams, shrimp, calamari, scallops simmered in white wine, garlic arborio rice.

Spaghetti alle Vongole Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, parsley tossed w/ spaghetti. Options: (14.00) , (17.00)

Uncle Vittorio’s Ragu Umbrian ragu, braised baby back ribs in tomato sauce tossed w/ rigatoni. Options: (12.00) , (15.00)

15.00 Spaghetti alla Carbonara A classic Roman pasta. spaghetti tossed w/ house cured guanciale, olive oil, egg, & parmesan.

Basilico e Mozzarella Simple sauce of tomato, basil & mozzarella served over penne. Options: (10.00) , (14.00)

Fresh Pasta Special Please ask your server.

Seafood

22.00 Tuttomare al Cartoccio Spaghetti tossed w/ scallops, clams, octopus, shrimp, mussels & seasonal fish then quickly baked w/ tomatoes in a pastry sealed clay pot.

19.00 Ciuppin The original cioppino from the Ligurian coast made w/ seasonal seafood served w/ garlic crostini.

Seafood Specials Please ask your server.

Small Plates

9.00 House Charcuterie House-made salumi, Tuscan chicken liver pate, & house aged pecorino cheese accompanied by green olives & Tuscan olive oil.

10.00 Mussels Sauteed w/ thyme, saffron, garlic & a touch of cream.

7.00 Carpaccio Thinly sliced Angus sirloin dressed w/ arugula.

7.00 Calamari alla Griglia Grilled Pacific calamari dry rubbed w/ oregano over a bed of beluga lentils.

7.00 Polpini Affogati Baby octopus slowly braised w/ tomatoes & garlic. Over crostini.

9.00 Tagliatta Grilled hanger steak dry rubbed w/ garlic, sage & rosemary.

Red Wine

Langhe, Montrabaldi Tre Stelle 2009 A Nebbiolo blend this good is usually twice the price & three times as old. a rare treat! Options: (9.50) , (38.00)

Aglianico del Vulture, Bisceglia 2010 100% Aglianico, a grape that is also known as “the Nebbiolo of the South,” this modern wine has powerful fruit & elegance. Options: (10.00) , (40.00)

Valpolicella, Le Ragose 2009 Unpretentious & authentic this corvina blend drinks easy w/ dark cherry & soft tannins. Options: (8.00) , (32.00)

Pinot Noir, Craftsman 2010 A spicy, earthy, aggressive oregon pinot. delightful! Options: (9.50) , (38.00)

Chianti, Fattoria di Petroio 2007 This producer uses small oak barrels for 8-15 months to balance fruit & spice. The result: dry cedar & dark fruit. Superb. Options: (8.50) , (34.00)

Barbera D’Alba, Franco Serra 2009 A traditional Barbera w/ a delicious balance of plum & spice. Options: (9.00) , (36.00)

Schiopettino, Villa Rubini 2008 An obscure grape from the friuli, this wine has a delicious blend of dark fruit, soft pepper, & subtle herbs.very tasty! Options: (10.00) , (38.00)

House Red Options: (6.00) , (24.00)

White Wine

Lugana, Provenza 2010 Delicate, mineral, fresh trebbiano blend from lake garda. Options: (9.00) , (36.00)

Chardonnay, Domaine de La Motte 2010 A vivacious wine w/ honeysuckle & tropical fruit. Options: (9.00) , (36.00)

Verdicchio, Garofoli 2010 Elegant & refined w/ savory notes & crisp acidity.excellent w/ seafood. Options: (9.00) , (36.00)

House White Options: (6.00) , (24.00)

Pinot Grigio, Terra Alpina Riff 2009 Apples & peaches w/ elegant minerality & a crisp finish. Options: (8.50) , (34.00)

Doc Extra dry, crisp & effervescent Options: (8.00) , (32.00)

Comitale, Villa Calcinaia 2010 A blend of grechetto & Vernaccia from an estate dating back to 1524. well balanced w/ good acidity, this wine is delicious w/ fish & white meat dishes. Options: (9.50) , (36.00)

Cocktails

10.00 Ford Building Ransom old tom, dry vermouth, green chartreuse, & bitters.

9.00 Caffè Bastas A frothy martini of Caffé Umbria espresso, vodka, kuala & tia maria. (decaf also available).

9.00 21st Negroni Gin, campari, sweet vermouth, & grapefruit juice.

9.00 Obituary (Our dark Manhattan) Wild Turkey, punt e Mes, & Fernet.

9.00 Cougar Tamer Vodka, cranberry, cointreau, lime, & orange bitters.

9.00 Sofia Loren House infused bing cherry brandy, luxardo & prosecco.

9.00 Basil Lemon Drop Fresh genovese basil muddled w/ vodka, pressed lemon & triple sec.

9.00 Benigni (because life is beautiful) Nardini grappa, strega & pressed lemon.

7.00 Horse Feather Old Overholt, ginger ale, lemon, & angostura.

8.00 Moscow Mule Vodka, ginger people ginger beer, & lime.

On Tap

6.00 Blue Mt. Cider Cider, OR.

5.00 Moretti Lager Italy.

5.00 Double Mt. Vaporizer pale ale, or.

5.00 Ninkasi Tricerahops imperial ipa, or

5.00 Hopworks Secession Cascadian dark ale, or (certified organic).

Happy Hour

9.00 Burger Half pound house ground Piedmontese beef on a fresh baked bun. Served w/ house fries. Options: Add smoked bacon, avocado, & smoked mozzarella (12.00)

5.00 Escargot A classic w/ garlic butter served w/ crostini.

6.00 Spaghetti & Meatballs Southern style meatballs w/ tomato sauce & pecorino cheese.

6.00 Mussels Sauteed w/ thyme, saffron & garlic w/ a touch of cream. Served w/ crostini.

7.00 Arancini Saffron rice fritter stuffed w/ a ragout of zucchini, eggplant, tomato & fresh mozzarella.

6.00 Fritto Misto Scallops shrimp, calamari & seasonal fish fried in a light batter served w/ house tarter sauce.

6.00 Clams Sautéed in white wine, garlic, & parsely. Served w/ crostini.

5.00 House Caesar Anchovies available upon request.

8.00 Pork Tenderloin Served grilled w/ a port reduction & potatoes.

5.00 Pollo Fritto Freshly made chicken breast strips marinated w/ five spice, coriander & turmeric. lightly fried & served w/ an arbol chili aioli.

6.00 Spicy Spag Classic Italian late night snack. spaghetti tossed w/ chile, garlic & olive oil.

2.00 House Bread With olive oil & balsamic.

Dessert

Dolci

7.00 Bread Pudding House made tuscan bread soaked in milk & cinnamon w/ dried cranberries, topped w/ a sweet rum sauce. Options: Vanilla Gelato (+2.00)

7.00 Tiramisu Featuring layers of espresso, rum tuaca & strega soaked cake mascarpone cheese & bittersweet coca w/ espresso & vanilla anglaise sauces.

2.00 Biscotti House made almond biscotti. 2 each delicious paired w/ Falchini Vin Santo or Caffe Umbria espresso.

6.00 Gelato House made ice creams vanilla, chocolate, & hazelnut.

7.00 Chocolate Torte Warm bittersweet chocolate torte topped w/ a chocolate, espresso & grappa gelato.

7.00 Gelato Affogato Vanilla gelato w/ shot of espresso.

6.00 Ginger Molasses Cake Served w/ white wine poached pears & whipped cream.

7.00 Panna Cotta A velvety Italian custard made w/ fresh berries.

4.00 Cannoli Hard pastry shell stuffed w/ ricotta cheese & bittersweet chocolate, garnished w/ orange zest & Amarena cherry.

Drinks

Dessert Wine

8.00 Falchini Vin Santo del Chianti

8.00 Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti

Single Malts

12.00 Balvenie 12 year

13.00 Oban 14 year

9.50 Glenmorangie 10 year

10.00 Cragganmore 12 year

12.00 Dalwhinnie 15 year

12.00 Talisker 10 year

10.00 Laphoaig 10 year

9.00 Glenkinchie 10 year

8.00 Glenfiddich 12 year

12.00 Macallan 12 year

Bubbly

32.00 La Maschera DOC Prosecco

60.00 Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne

69.00 L. Aubry, Champagne Brut NV

85.00 Pierre Peters, Grand Cru Brut NV

120.00 1997 Giulio Ferrari

33.00 1995 Krug Champagne

Grappa

15.00 Poli Pinot Grappa

11.00 Michele Chiarlo Grappa, Barolo

8.00 Nardini

Port

8.00 Presidential Porto Tawny 10 year

10.00 Presidential Porto Tawny 20 year

12.00 Presidential Porto Tawny 30 year

Brandy

10.00 Clear Creek Pear Brandy

10.00 Boulard Calvados Apple Brandy

Madeira Boston

8.00 Bual Special Reserve

Apéritifs and Digestifs

8.00 Sambuca

8.00 Cynar

8.00 Aperol

9.00 Averna Amaro Siciliano

8.00 Fernet Branca

7.00 Punt E Mes

8.00 Limoncello

8.00 Strega

8.00 Galliano

Menu for Basta's Trattoria

Dinner

Soup & Salad​

Vegetable​

A’la Carte

Italian Style Pizza​

Meat​

Pasta e Risotto​

Seafood​

Small Plates​

Red Wine​

White Wine​

Cocktails​

On Tap​