Bastas Ristorante

There's a sense of Northern Italy inside this restaurant located in an older part of St. Petersburg, both in terms of the menu and the murals depicting typical country scenes. Many entrées are prepared tableside and menu items range from rack of lamb, steak and veal to lobster, fish and sweetbreads---more than 180 selections. The seafood emphasis can be seen in salmon Siberiana (poached in a...

Posted on June 24, 2007. Brought to you by gayot.

The servers are charming, the food acceptable and the setting, even without

The Scene
I guess at one time in South St. Pete, there was a reason a restaurant might close off all its big windows. At Bastas, that's what they did, and if you don't mind dining...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 18, 2003. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Horrible Service, Avoid Alltogether

Average Rating

20

*5 minutes for drunk/drugged host to seat us.\r *Sat us next to a couple with 4 loud children even though the place was somewhat empty.\r *10 minutes before a waiter came over. \r *We ordered our drinks and literally 15 minutes later without seeing the waiter again we decide to get up and leave.\r *Pricey food, that you are lucky to get to even order. Worst service imaginable. We went to the...

Posted by by snapper77 on July 17, 2013. Brought to you by judysbook.

Not Recommended Openlist

Service is mediocre at best. Servings are small. Taste is bland. I will not be going back again. This was my second this year. I was not impressed the first time either.

Posted by by Brian on December 10, 2009. Brought to you by openlist.

Never Again . . . .Just Stay Away . . . .

Average Rating

20

For various reasons, (none of them being my choice) I have dined at Basta's 3 times this year and have yet to have an acceptable experience. For a restaurant in this price range, the service and food quality are just abysmal. On one visit we waited almost 30 minutes for our server to take our orders once we received our drinks. A good 45 minutes later, we were finally served and most of food...

Posted on November 15, 2009. Brought to you by metroguide.

What do I think of Basta's Ristorante --- NOT MUCH !!!! Urbanspoon

SLOWWWWWW and Grumpy service, SKY HIGH PRICES, really crappy area and, in...

Posted by by WeEatOut on Urbanspoon.com on July 25, 2009. Brought to you by openlist.

Horrible Service Urbanspoon

The worst dining experience I've ever had. My family and I went there for my...

Posted by by Zurc on Urbanspoon.com on April 21, 2009. Brought to you by openlist.

Basta's Ristorante can be found at 4th St S 1625. The following is offered: Restaurants: Mediterranean. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Saint Petersburg there are 1 other Restaurants: Mediterranean. An overview can be found here.

Posted on June 15, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Stop in Basta`s Ristorante for a place that serves Italian meals. Expect the average entrée to cost for the most part in the range of $12 to $20, and you should usually go dressed up -- on the nicer side.

More Reasons to Go: The live piano adds to the ambience at this restaurant on Thursdays and Fridays.

Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner.

Details to Note: Reservations are accepted. Carryout...

Posted on June 15, 2011. Brought to you by dinesite.

Northern Italian cuisine is served in an elegant setting with chandeliers glittering over fine china and crystal. Waiters in tuxedoes attend efficiently to clients. The menu offers veal, beef and pasta specialties, all in rich, creamy sauces prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. There's a full bar. Arches, columns and a colorful mural transport you into a classical ambience steeped...

Posted on July 14, 2007. Brought to you by wcities.