Basi Italia – Italian
Tucked away like a cherished neighborhood secret, this intimate bistro invites guests into a space where the warm glow of candlelight meets the vibrant, herbaceous aromas of a modern Italian kitchen. The menu celebrates bold, seasonal textures, from the delicate crunch of flash-fried zucchini and smoky sweetness of fig flatbreads to the pillowy richness of baked chive ricotta gnocchi. Whether lingering over a velvety parmesan brûlée or sharing a plate of pan-roasted mussels, diners find a sophisticated yet soulful retreat that transforms classic Mediterranean comfort into an elegant culinary escape.
811, Highland Street, Columbus, 43215 +16142947383 https://www.basi-italia.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Basi Caesar - $12: baby romaine, white anchovy, caper + parmesan Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Zucchini Pronto - $13: toasted almond, Italian parsley + shaved pecorino
- Roast Beets - $12: goat cheese, baby kale, honey nut squash, toasted walnuts + mustard cider vinaigrette
- Parmesan Brulee - $14: focaccia crisps + marinated olives
- Smoked Salmon Bruschetta - $16: avocado, pickled vegetable + saffron aioli
- Grilled Artichoke Carpaccio - $13: herbed bread crumb, feta + charred lemon aioli
- Fig Flatbread - $17: caramelized onion, gorgonzola, thyme, pistachios + arugula
- Pan Roasted PEI Mussels - $17: garlic confit, smoked tomato brodo + grilled bruschetta
- Baked Chive Ricotta Gnocchi - $33: maple glazed carrots, parsnips, kale, spaghetti squash + porcini fonduta
- 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
- Smoked Chicken Ravioli - $35: toasted breadcrumbs, granny smith apples + gorgonzola port cream sauce
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $43: saffron couscous, sweet pea, pomegranate + tzatziki
- Pan Seared Faroe Island Salmon - $41: confit roasted garlic mash, brussels sprouts + lemon caper butter
- Chianti Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs - $42: sweet corn mash + espresso barbecue sauce
- Vanilla Creme Cannolis - $12
- House Tiramisu - $12
- Red Sangria - $13: house wine blend, fruit juice + E&J
- Black Note Manhattan - $15: Bulliet rye, Black Note amarro
- Espresso Martini - $14: Kahlua, espresso vodka + coffee
- Blueberry Hugo Spritz - $14: house-infused blueberry elderflower vodka + prosecco
- Limoncello Margarita - $14: limoncello, blanco tequila + lime
- White Negroni - $15: Watershed four peel gin, finocchietto + Scarborough bitters
- Daily Drink Special - $15
- Zero Proof Spritz - $13: Giffard aperitif, Mas Fi Brut Cava + club soda
- Amaretti Sour (Zero Proof) - $13: Lyre’s amaretti, lemon juice, simple syrup
- Peroni - $5: Italian lager
- CBC Bohdi Double IPA - $7
- Rhinegiest Truth Hazy IPA - $7
- Athletic Brewing N/A Beer - $6: IPA or golden ale