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Basi Italia

811 Highland St, Columbus, OH 43215-1393
614-294-7383
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Ranked #9 of 1,076 restaurants in Columbus
Price range: CAD22 - CAD31
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Buttles Ave. and Highland St.
Transit: Within one city block
Description: Nestled in the heart of Victorian Village, Basi Italia is a small, casual, feel-good restaurant featuring clean, simple Italian fare with innovative twists. Basi focuses on being an approachable relaxed dining experience with a strong commitment to true hospitality. Chef John Dornback and wife Trish Gentile bring the importance of food, friends and fellowship that they embrace in their personal lives to the restaurant setting of Basi Italia. Imagine steaming plates of sumptuous food on intimate tables; friends and neighbors eating, drinking good wine and sharing their experiences with one another. Weather permitting, dining is available on the courtyard terrace where wine specialists and tastings are often an option. On chilly evenings, enjoy sitting around our wood burning stove with your friends. Full service dining, carry out and delivery are all available. Ask about our catering menu for large group take out. Full service catering also available at limited off site venues.
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Arizona
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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Had dinner here with a friend on 4/10/13. The restaurant is located in an area of Columbus that feels NOT AT ALL like a mid-western city! It is tucked away on a cobble stoned street in a lovely urban area. The food was excellent. The appetizers are huge so plan to share. I had the duck confit w/basil and it... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I don't think there is any question that Basi holds the spot for best restaurant in Columbus. Not only is the food amazing, but the atmosphere is perfect as well. The patio outside offers a loud social setting while the dining room inside offers a quiet romantic feel. This is a great place for a date or to just have... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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35 reviews 35 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Never had a disappointing meal here. Had some wonderful dishes. Had some that were only OK, but not many. Very tight seating so hope you are sociable.

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Grove City, Ohio
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39 reviews 39 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

WOW, I was blown away. This was my first visit to Basi, and we went with another couple. The food was amazing! I travel all over the country and world, and this is in my top 20 meals ever. My wife had rigatoni, which was traditional. Good sauce well cooked pasta, but never a "wow" meal. I had a duck... More

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Columbus
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We had a great meal with great service. It is small and intimate. Tables are close but we enjoyed talking to the couple next to us. We had scallops and sea trout and both were excellent. be sure you make a reservation.

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Dublin, Ohio
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

My wife and I were there for dinner. Before we we're asked if we wanted desert, we were told that someone was waiting for our table and that they could move us to another table close to the bar. This was an hour and a half from our reservation time and we had not even finished our wine. We travel... More

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Bexley, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Amazing food, wonderful service and nice setting. Really pleased with dinner, a bit pricy, but so good. Left happy and full, nice and not pretentious, just super good.

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See 2 more reviews by jhcohen62 for Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I've been hesitant to write a review not because I don't like Basi (I love it, in fact). But, because we are practically neighbors. That said, Basi is a romantic gem tucked away on a tiny brick street in Victorian Village. Yes, the interior is small, but that makes it very cosy and friendly. It's fun to chat up your... More

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See 6 more reviews by robabroadOH for Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
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23 reviews 23 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

This is a fabulous, authentic Italian restaurant in a smal building that feels like you walked into a house in Tuscany. There is a small bar in the back and outdoor dining during summer months. The food is as wonderful as the setting. The pastas are great, and give the zucchini appetizer a try. It is enough to share.

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See 5 more reviews by LoveLiveTravelEat for Columbus
Fremont, Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We visited on New Year's Eve. This is a tiny little restaurant, but the food had big flavors. Our dinners were very fresh & flavorful. They offer different items that aren't normally found elsewhere. Parking is a challenge (especially on very snow covered streets), but they offer valet parking that I highly recommend. It's totally worth the price.

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