Basi Italia

Having lived in the Victorian Village area for a while, Basi appears to be quite unassuming. It sits just down an alley in a residential area, so it's easy to pass up. Don't do that!!! It's a wonderful restaurant!Every dish we got was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff were all very kind and helpful. A great stop for a fancy dinner! Just try to get a res ahead of time.They really know how to do their ambient lighting in here too:)

Good vibes on their patio. Probably not the best place for big & tall or plus size folks to move or sit comfortably. It's a tiny restaurant that packs an expensive punch. The Baked Ricotta Gnocchi was presentable and tasty, cocktail was on point but there wasn't much service to appreciate although I was greeted with kindness. Basi is one and done for me personally and I probably wouldn't recommend it to the hard-working blue-collar folk. If you happen to have some money to waste and want to play around with Italian food then by all means, go ahead and give it a go. Enjoyed: warm patio, beautiful people, cocktail, location Disliked: Dirty plate, parking, bang for the buck

Basi is the loveliest hidden gem and a true five star experience. We visited in nicer weather and were able to sit out on the patio, which is so cute (although the inside also looked very cozy and atmospheric). Angela was our server and could not have been nicer or more attentive. We had the loveliest time speaking with her all night and she made excellent menu recommendations!I've included pictures of the food we had, but the menu changes regularly- you may not be able to order the same things but you can trust that everything you do order will be fresh, seasonal, and absolutely delicious. There are just enough options in each category to give a good range of choices without being overwhelming. We especially loved the parmesan crème brûlée- I've never had a savory one before and it was so unusual and delicious- and the watermelon, feta, and mint salad, which was truly the perfect bite of summer. There was also a fantastic peach cobbler dessert- I'm not usually a fan of pies and cobblers but this almost had a donut-like taste and was so good. This was some of the best food we've had in a while and the excellent service and great atmosphere made it all the more enjoyable. If we hadn't been visiting from out of town, we would gladly come back regularly.

The Lamb Chops are the best I've ever had. The freshness, the chew, the char! Contrasted with the cous cous, the tomatoes and drizzled with, I think marcapone, is exquisite beyond this ordinary realm we call earth. It is heavenly, The Food of the Gods. Cheers and hats off to Chef! The setting (I call it Bohemian!), the staff (deep knowledge, great conversationalists, patient and kind)), and of course the deepest menu will keep you coming back for more! Cheers and in the words of the great Lidia: Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!

Wow finally had the chance to eat here, and it was amazing! Very intimate venue which was very refreshing; it made you feel like you were in someone's kitchen and not a restaurant. Our waitress Whitney was very friendly. Split the rigatoni salumeria which was plenty of food for 2. Also had the smoked salmon spread. Both were delicious. Only thing I would have liked was a side of bread with the meal. Cocktails were enjoyable too. Great spot in a great location. Can't wait to come back.

My love for Basi continues. I happened to somehow get sane day reservations last week, and I was able to sit inside during the super steamy weather.There is more outdoor seating in the warmer months, so they can seat more guests.I ended up getting every item on their specials menu, and a week later - I'm still thinking about the watermelon salad. It looks simple, but it was so refreshing and tasty!I will note that it took an extremely long time to get our food on this visit, but the waiter was fantastic, and the food was incredible. I will definitely be back.

Stepping into Basi feels like you were teleported to a quaint family run restaurant in the heart of small town Italy. It appears to be an old house turned restaurant with only a handful of tables, which provides a very intimate setting. The seating is spread between a small indoor dining area, side patio, and back terrace. We made a reservation and our table was ready right when we arrived. We sat on the back terrace which is fully covered overhead but open to the outdoors on the sides which kept things cool. The menu boasts a mix of Italian & Mediterranean inspired entrees, which I'm guessing rotate regularly as there are only a handful of options. That said, there seems to be something for every palate (chicken, fish, beef, vegetarian).I tried the pan seared halibut and my SO got the chianti braised beef short ribs. Both were excellent. The others at the table also really enjoyed their dishes.Lastly, our server Sunny was attentive and friendly. All in all we really enjoyed our experience at Basi. Be warned that street parking in Italian Village can be somewhat hard to come by depending on the time, and it requires you to download an app to use properly. That said, there was a "Valet for $10" sign right outside the restaurant, so that is an option as well.

Great little place with a European vibe! We really enjoyed the food and perfect service. Our server was lovely as well. Only disappointed in the large and very loud table behind us, which was a distraction and kinda killed the romantic vibe we were looking for. But now we know for future how it's laid out so we can request a more intimate table. Other than that, every course was delicious and we will be back for sure!.

Local neighborhood gem. One of the best dinner spots in Columbus. Good atmosphere inside or out on patio. No bad meal on menu.

Wow just WOW! Not one thing disappointed me and I can be a tough critic. Visiting from NYC for work and was recommended to try. I had the gnocchi it was just delish. Had a taste of the eggplant and a taste of the special they had for the night: The appetizers and dessert did not disappoint. If Angela is your server and makes a recommendation just go with it. Strongly recommend a reservation the place is small but mighty.