Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar, a culinary gem located in Westport, CT. The menu showcases a blend of traditional and innovative dishes, making every visit memorable. Dive into delightful options like the Vegetarian Paella, featuring seasonal vegetables and saffron, or indulge in the rich Parrillada Martin Fierro, which offers a superb mix of hanger steak, chicken, and chorizo, enhanced by Chef Renato's vibrant sauces.

Don't miss the decadent desserts, particularly the Cannoli Cake drizzled with cherry sauce and Belgium chocolate—a true crowd-pleaser at $14. For lunch lovers, the Bite of the Day is a fantastic three-course offering at $37, available Thursday through Sunday.

With impeccable service from staff like Mario and Carlos, Basso promises an inviting atmosphere and unforgettable flavors. Each dish is crafted with care, ensuring that you will leave satisfied and eager to return.

Catering - Order Trays 24 Hours Before Pick Up/Delivery

Basso Salad (GF) (**)

Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese dressed with our lemon-soy vinaigrette. This item contains nuts.

Brussel Sprouts (GF) (V)

Pan seared and seasoned with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.

Burrata Stuffed Eggplant

Italian eggplant stuffed with melted creamy burrata, olives and tomato sauce.

Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello

Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and a fresh lemon sauce all topped with Parmegiano Reggiano. These peppers are hot, if you'd like this dish milder, let us know in the instructions box.

Empanadas

Pulled chicken and sofrito, or certified Angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with a lightly spicy tomato sauce. You may mix them up, or get just one flavor.

Gnocchi

Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.

Hanger Steak (GF)

Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce.

Potatoes Brava (V)

Fried potatoes served with a lightly spicy parmesan aioli.

Pulpo A La Gallega (GF)

Galician style fresh octopus with potatoes, paprika, sea salt and evoo.

Spinach And Chickpeas (GF) (V)

Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Tuscan Grilled Chicken (GF)

Marinated and grilled French-cut, free-range chicken served with a lemon and rosemary sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed baby carrots and spinach.

Paella Mixta For Two (GF)

Traditional Paella from the Valencia region (Spain): arborio rice, chicken, calamari, chorizo, clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron.

Eggplant Alla Parmigiana

This eggplant parm is one of Chef Renato's favorite party dishes. It was a staple in our Norwalk location and now it is available in two presentations to go.

Lasagna Bolognese

Traditional beef lasagna available in two different sizes to go.

Bite Of The Day 2 Courses

Our take on the Lunch Special, 2 courses, 29, available Thursday to Sunday only. Pick one Tapa/Small Plate and either a Pasta, or Pizza. You may only choose one item per category.

US$29.00

Bite Of The Day 3 Courses

Our take on the Lunch Special, 3 courses, 37, available Thursday to Sunday only. Pick one Tapa/Small Plate a Pasta, or Pizza and a Dessert. You may only choose one item per category.

US$37.00

Lunch Special "Bite of the Day"

Tapas/Small Plates

Baby Carrots With Smoked Romesco (GF) (V) (**)

Roasted hand peeled baby carrots with almonds and romesco sauce. This item contains nuts.

US$10.00

Brussel Sprouts (GF) (V)

Pan seared and seasoned with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.

Burrata Stuffed Eggplant

Italian eggplant stuffed with melted creamy burrata, olives and tomato sauce.

Calamares A La Plancha (GF)

Sauteed calamari on the griddle with olive oil, garlic and light crushed pepper.

US$16.00

Camarones Al Ajillo

Pan seared shrimp, tossed with extra virgin olive oil, shaved garlic and sherry wine.

US$16.00

Charcuterie Board

Three Chef's selection artisanal cheeses, Sobrasada Iberica, prosciutto Di Parma, imported burrata, roasted olives and artisanal bread.

US$34.00

Chorizo Casserole (GF)

Smoked Iberico chorizo with chickpeas, caramelized onions and roasted peppers.

US$14.00

Coliflor Al Pimenton (GF) (V)

Sauteed cauliflower with extra virgin olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper.

US$10.00

Empanadas

Pulled chicken and sofrito, or certified Angus ground beef pastry turnovers served with a lightly spicy tomato sauce. You may mix them up, or get just one flavor.

Gnocchi

Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.

Hanger Steak (GF)

Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce.

Jamon Iberico

Hand sliced delectable acorn-fed Iberico ham imported from Salamanca, Spain. Comes with Pan con Tomate, our grilled and seasoned ciabatta bread and San Marzano salsa.

Meatballs

Traditional Neapolitan meatballs served with our signature Basso tomato sauce.

US$14.00

Mediterranean Fries

Hand cut, crispy Mediterranean fries with pecorino Romano cheese, herbs and truffle oil.

US$13.00

Mussels Alla Diavola

Cultivated steamed PEI mussels in a white wine and tomato sauce with a touch of red hot pepper flakes. Comes with two pieces of our delicious Pan Med.

US$19.00

Pan Med

Mediterranean style seasoned and grilled ciabatta bread.

US$7.00

Potatoes Brava (V)

Fried potatoes served with a lightly spicy parmesan aioli.

Pulpo A La Gallega (GF)

Galician style fresh octopus with potatoes, paprika, sea salt and evoo.

Roasted Spanish Olives (GF) (V)

Oven roasted imported mixed olives with laurel and extra virgin olive oil.

US$10.00

Spinach And Chickpeas (GF) (V)

Sauteed organic spinach, shaved garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

Tortilla Espanola

Traditional Spanish omelette made with eggs, onions and potatoes, served at room temperature with a hot sherry pepper sofrito aioli.

US$14.00

Zucchini Involtini

Zucchini wraps stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach served with our Basso Marinara sauce.

US$17.00

Piquillo Peppers

Stuffed with saffron shrimp risotto over salsa verde.

US$16.00

Choripan

US$14.00

Basso Salad (GF) (**)

Hydroponic Boston lettuce, seedless grapes, candied walnuts, goat cheese dressed with our lemon-soy vinaigrette. This item contains nuts.

Med Quinoa Salad (GF)

Fresh organic arugula roquette, quinoa, cranberries, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and avocado with our apple cider vinaigrette.

US$18.00

Salads

Neapolitan Pizza

Pizza Casablanca

San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, grape and sun dried tomatoes, olive mix and hot cherry peppers.

Pizza Funghi

Wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese and black truffle oil.

Pizza Margherita

San Marzano tomatoes, mozarella di bufala, pecorino Romano, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.

Pizza Meatball

San Marzano tomatoes, grandma's meatballs, mozzarella and basil.

Pizza The Stallion

Artisanal, kneaded by hand, authentic 14" Neapolitan pizza. San Marzano tomatoes, Spanish chorizo, spicy sofrito, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.

Pizza Italian Sausage And Peppers

Fresh Italian sausage and bell peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese over San Marzano tomato sauce.

Pizza Arugula And Prosciutto

Arugula rocket, prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella cheese, our balsamic reduction.

Cavatelli Chicken Scarpariello

Cavatelli pasta tossed with boneless chicken in hot cherry peppers, white wine and a fresh lemon sauce all topped with Parmegiano Reggiano. These peppers are hot, if you'd like this dish milder, let us know in the instructions box.

Gnocchi Entree

Homemade gnocchi with a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce, drizzled with 36-month old white truffle oil and Parmegiano Reggiano.

US$34.00

Hanger Steak Entree (GF)

Grilled free-range, grass-fed hanger cut with “chimichurri” sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach.

US$41.00

Paella Mixta For Two (GF)

Traditional Paella from the Valencia region (Spain): arborio rice, chicken, calamari, chorizo, clams, mussels, shrimp, and saffron.

Parrillada Martin Fierro

Hanger steak, chicken, Spanish chorizo, veggie stack, crispy fries and Chef Renato's sauces: Chimichurri, Guasacaca and Lemon Aioli.

Tuscan Grilled Chicken (GF)

Marinated and grilled French-cut, free-range chicken served with a lemon and rosemary sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed baby carrots and spinach.

Vegetarian Paella For Two (GF) (V)

Bomba rice, mixed season vegetables, hot cherry peppers and saffron. Please note vegetables vary according to what's in season.

US$52.00

Ribeye Steak (GF)

Grilled 1 1/4 inch thick ribeye steak served with roasted garlic and herbal compound butter.

US$68.00

Swordfish

Pan roasted swordfish with roasted-grape-tomato-caper sauce and Mediterranean hummus.

US$34.00

Pastas and Specialties

Dessert

Almond Orange Cake (GF)

Homemade moist gluten free cake made with almond flour with rich orange flavor and served with stracciatella gelato and chocolate covered orange twists.

US$18.00

Churros

Traditional crispy dough sticks coated in a delicate sugar and cinnamon mix, served with a Belgian chocolate dip.

US$16.00

Lava Cake (GF)

Our house molten lava cake is flourless, served with vanilla gelato.

US$17.00

Mini Biscotti

Homemade classic Italian biscotti.

US$0.50

Tres Leches

Vanilla cake soaked in three kinds of milk. Our Tres Leches is comforting and simply scrumptious!

US$15.00

Cannoli Cake

Cannoli cake with cherry sauce and Belgium chocolate.

US$14.00

Artisanal Cheeses

US$18.00