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Basso56 in Chappaqua
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Location on the map
Chappaqua, Westchester County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Reservations required
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 914-861-2322
Site: http://www.basso56.com/
Site: http://www.basso56.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4:30–9:30PM
- Wednesday:4:30–9:30PM
- Thursday:4:30–9:30PM
- Friday:4:30–10PM
- Saturday:4:30–10PM
- Sunday:4:30–9PM
Comments (199)
Great Italian food near Columbus circleHighly recommend their lunch specialsGreat value for moneyVery yummy food 😋
What an amazing diner, excellent pasta, succulent risottos and all the appetizers were fantastic. The service was also #1.
Great Italian food and service. A must for all!
This is a phenomenal place for 5 star Italian dishes. The reknown chef Paolo Catini is a master at his art and brings new and exciting flavors to the table. The staff and manager Alex make you feel like royalty yet at home at this cozy setting. The wine list is like no other and if you have not tried the prociutto and burrata appetizer then you havent lived. Whenever I visit NYC I always book a table for dinner and I am never dissappointed. After dinner go accross the street where the same hospitality awaits and the drinks are amazing.
Absolutely delicious very friendly and helpful staff. Perfectly paced service. We created our own tour of Italy with three amazing dishes and feel with all of the choices we could do the same several more times. Authentic Italian food with a great atmosphere.
I never finish a full plate of pasta but I did here. The food is really good. They dim lights in the evening so environment and ambiance lends itself perfectly for any setting from a cozy date, business meeting or family gathering. Drinks are nice and no complains about the service either. Experience was overall superb.
The food is wonderfully fresh, delicately prepared and well-balanced. The wine list includes uncommon varietals that reward exploration. The menu includes both standards of Italian cuisine and less common choices, such as an Italian crepe dish. Best of all is the warmth, friendliness and efficiency of the international staff.
Got greeted immediately and was seated very fast even though it was packed! Great portions and with a reasonable price. However, we did have to wait a while for our food even asking for updates a couple of times. But everything from the greeting...presentation... to being served our food, eating our delicious meals, made the wait worth it ! Everything such as the appetizer, main course, and desserts were all very tasty! I highly recommend the cheesecake !
The place is well managed, but has certain issues. It is barely Italian, and is catered more towards American taste (heavy on cheese and cream). We were served cold bread (instead of the warm bread that everyone loves). The tomatoes in the caprese were pretty tasteless. On top of it all, we were given a bill with 18% gratuity added, for a table of 2, which I have no idea why.
Delicious and fun! The owner came and said hello and our waiter was so kind. Our glasses never even reached halfway before they were being filled. The portions are so big and the way things are created here are just out of this world. So scrumptious and a wonderful atmosphere. And dont even get me started on the dessert cart. The napoleon was swoon-worthy. I cant believe how lucky we were to get in- I definitely expected a wait at least or to be turned away due to a full house but they fit us in and made us feel so welcome. Needless to say a wonderful experience.
My wife & I had dinner tonight before a concert and was treated to a great meal. My veal scallopini was first rate, among the best I ever had. Mashed potatoes came garnished with home-made potato chips. Excellent. My wife had memorable salmon. This place is quite small, but seems spacious due to it light colors and white walls. Even when somewhat crowded, the space was not too loud. Very good service.We dine in the area often and were very please we found a very nice place to come back to and bring friends.
5 stars because I dont want to hurt the score of a good place. We were a large party, water was never empty, always had bread while we waited. Server knew all the specials and could answer everything.Portions are small but described as generous. Definitely werent. Oddly enough they didnt skimp on meat or sauce, only on the pasta. Food was amazing all around, but we left hungry.When it came to split the bill, the waiter was irritated that we didnt ask to split the bill earlier. Shame, we loved the guy throughout the meal until that point.
Very nice atmosphere, dimly lit and intimate experience. Went for Valentines day. No beer, but its an authentic Italian experience, I get it. The food was very quick and incredible, I had Veal Parmesan. The spaghetti was extremely fresh and it was very apparent that it was probably made onsite. Would go again.
Best Italian cuisine and staff in NYC! We have been there dozens of times and have NEVER been disappointed. They are my Italian restaurant benchmark for superior food quality and outstanding service. You will love this restaurant! Keep up the great work, Paolo, Alex, Mihaela, and Alfredo! We look forward to seeing you again next weekend!
We love this place! Second time we visited in the past year, and we will definitely come back.The service is great, the food is very tasty (the raviolis are to die for!), and the atmosphere is very relaxing.All in all, our second experience was as good as the first time, and we can highly recommend the food here.
The food is so delicious. I got the gnocchi and my boyfriend got the chicken parm. He said it was the best hes ever had and the gnocchi was also amazing. Their sauce was so stinking good!!!! Great service too, our water never went below half.
Excellent food, attentive service. Had wine, an appetizer and two pasta dishes, followed by appertif, dessert and coffee. I wont name dishes because based on what we had and what we saw, Im confident I would enjoy any dish they serve. Ingredients were fresh, of high quality and treated well. Pasta was firm and tender, with depth you wont see in most restaurants due to being freshly made with quality flour. Service was the correct balance of attention and distance you expect at a professional restaurant. We never felt ignored nor bothered. Things simply appeared at the right time, allowing us to float through our meal.If you are looking for a meal you can linger over and experience delicious, approachable dining at a reasonable price, without pomp or fuss, I recommend Basso 56. They have a great mix of pasta, seafood, salad, and meat dishes. It is what Id call a modern Italian style, not specific to any one region.On the other hand, if you are looking for giant portions of Italian-American food or a NYC red sauce experience, while I still encourage you to enjoy Basso 56, please do not go there with the expectation of an enormous chicken parmesan swimming in cheese and marinara.
How was it? Great... Our to go place for good pasta, good grilled seafood, excellent and attentive service and owner. Also, probably the best quality/price relationship for lunch around Broadway/Central Park South. In Seattle the same would likely cost 80% more, and I doubt that the quality would be the same.Been to Basso56 several times. I am originally Italian and am now living on the West Coast; this is one of the two places I crave go go when I visit New York (the other being a pizzeria- unfortunately these guys dont make pizza).You around and reading reviews to decide where to go? Dont hesitate and step in.I am in no way affiliated with the establishment not have received any compensation for this post.
A dining delight. Alex wrote the book. From the time youre seated you become very special with a staff that makes recommendations and attends to your every need. Excellent menu and a warm ambiance makes your evening a lovely repast. Had the Grilled Lamb Chops which were to die for. Would highly recommend Basso56.
Wonderful food. I had the lamb shank and my wife had the spaghetti & meatballs. I wish I could have eaten twice. Plus the artichoke salad with truffle and parm was amazing. Excellent service to match. Ill go again next time Im in the city.
Me and my 16 coworkers went there for our holiday Friday lunch. We had the 3 corse meal for about $25, $19 if you dont get dessert - a steal! Their food was delicious!The service was great, but our main course came a bit late and I dont really recommend their dessert, it was a let down compared to their appetizer and main dish.
Pastas are great. The wine selection is not too big, but makes a good match with the food. Great seasoning, great taste and flavors. Small place but lovely. Warm attention from the stuff.
This place was recommended to us when we had a meeting near Columbus Circle. We loved it. The food was in the true Italian tradition of fresh, beautifully prepared ingredients. I had the Beet and Spinach salad with a lovey seafood risotto. My husband had Papardelle Cinghiale - fresh made pasta with oxtail beef. Both were very good. Excellent wines as well. Service was excellent. Next to us were diner who come here every week for their date night and clearly loved it. We will be back.
Italian fare thats reasonable and well prepared. Their grilled Calamari and whole Bronzino are favorites.
Wow absolutely delicious! Tried to go next door and couldn’t get in and thank goodness! Had an amazing gourmet Italian meal and the service was amazing! You will not be disappointed!
Enjoyed a delicious meal with my father at this place. Not too fancy, not too casual. Great for an intimate, comfortable dinner. Got the fettuccine with peas and mushrooms...would totally get again!!
Our second visit to Basso 56 was just as good as the first. From appetizers to dessert, the food is exceptional, wait staff relaxed and attentive and you can carry on a conversation without yelling. Looking forward to our next trip.
When youre away from your home town (Melbourne Australia) you look for two things from a restaurant in NYC: great food and staff to make you very welcome. Basso 56 is a gem. Excellent pasta (trust me, Im an expert!) and Alfredo was the best host weve met. Altogether our best dining experience in town. Just off Broadway, but a million miles from the hype. Highly recommended
Went here for the two course lunch special with my lady friend. Service was incredibly friendly and the food was even better. We were seated immediately and brought out delicious bread with olives in Olive oil. For 18.95 you get an appetizer and an entree or for $24 you get a dessert as well. Drink included with both. We had the goat cheese croquet and mussels for the appetizers. Both were incredibly. You get a surprisingly large amount of mussels and the sauce is great for dipping bread. For the entree I had the bucatini with bacon tomato sauce and she had the rigatoni Bolognese. The bolognese was tasty but nothing super spectacular in my opinion but the bucatini was probably the pasta best dish Ive ever had. Just salty enough to be tasty but not overwhelming. Great authentic Italian restaurant right near Central Park and times square. Right off of the subway line. Well worth the price. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant.Update, shes now my girlfriend. Thanks Basso56!
Excellent service, intimate and small space. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Two courses and a nice glass of wine for roughly $35. Blessedly free of tourists. Will return
I visit this wonderful place almost every time I travel for work. Warm atmosphere, Alex welcomes me every time I come in even if it’s been a few months. Pastas are great and the artichoke salad is a must have.
4 1/2 stars... We finished our meals down to the garnish. Quaint sized environment which is great for family size dinning or date night. We tried the specials (see pics) and was very pleased. Thank you!
For a restaurant in a very tourist-heavy location, this place is great.I had some family staying at a hotel nearby so I wanted to find a restaurant that was close and not too adventurous. Enter Basso 56.Their scallop appetizer was great and perfectly cooked. The daily special, the seafood risotto, was amazing and creamy. The other daily special, the homemade pappardelle with duck breast, was also good; however, less memorable. For dessert, I got a huge portion of creme brûlée. I was skeptical about ordering a French dessert in an Italian restaurant but it was sooo good with a nice touch of citrus.The only complaint my family had was over the quality of the sangria (they felt it had too much ice and therefore was watered down).Overall, Basso 56 was a great place to take some family from out of town!
Ate here for lunch and had an amazing experience. It is listed as $$$, but their lunch deal of an appetizer and entree isnt too bad at $18.95. The service was incredible with the waiters being on top of making sure water glasses were filled and that in general people were enjoying themselves. Would completely recommend the Bucatini Amatriciana.
Beautiful restaurant with a very relaxed yet romantic ambiance. The food was fairly inexpensive but tasty and the service was excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the neighborhood and plan to go back myself soon.
Best thing we can say is it reminded us of the food we got in Italy. Home-made pasta, fresh ingredients, cozy setting, our waiter was excellent. Highly recommend!
The quality of the food did not correspond to the price. Luke warm white wine and bad gnocchi. Did not like it. We chose this place as we were looking for a celiac friendly restaurant in the area. They had some gluten free items in the menu and were knowledgeable of celiac disease, which we appreciated.
Its not bad. The menu is over príced,the wine is ok. I went there on small team events. I would never go there on my own. There is no pasta dish under $20 and everything else is over príced. The wine list is just ok either.Again, the pasta was perfect, but perfect pasta doesnt cost north of $20...
OMG! What a great restaurant. Went to Basso56 after a Sunday matinee. 615 PM ressie. Very friendly at the front desk. Server and and bus persons were helpful, friendly, and professional. One appie special (buratta), 3 salads, and 4 main pasta dishes were delicious. Extra stars to the lobster crepes and the frutti di mare. Wonderful menu choices for fish, chicken, and meat. We will be back soon. If you wait for a theater visit or special occasion, you are waiting too long.
Excellent food, great service. Very accommodating staff. The restaurant is very busy, I recommend reservations. Not too far from the theaters. We are going to eat there every time we visit Broadway.
What a lovely dining experience. The waitstaff is really friendly and the food is mouthwatering. They have so many specials on any given night and the portions are huge. Its worth sharing.
Just walked in off the street without reservations and were warmly greeted by the host, who quickly found us a table. The food and service were outstanding and very reasonably priced. Well be back with reservations next time.
Gluten free pasta (Spaghetti) hard to find in restaurants.This place really made it well.The ambience, the presentation, and the flavor were very good.I will come back for more.
This is my favorite place in Midtown. Great location. Food is always fresh and big portions. Branzino is my favorite, it comes with veggies in the side. Gelato is the best around. Staff is very welcoming. Alex is very friendly. I always look forward to go back.
Came highly recommended from friends and family in NY, and it did not disappoint. Phenomenal restaurant - all aspects of this place were incredible, from the appetizers, main dishes, and the deserts. Would highly recommend Bassos to anyone going to NYC and we cant wait to go back!
Amazing food, amazing service. Every bite was an experience. The seafood was so fresh and tasty. I cannot articulate well, all I can say is, try and see how nice this place is!!
Wait staff was attentive and non intrusive.Interior was clean and simple. The fresh flower on the table was nice touch. The AC was a little (lot) too cold!I had the Gnochhi which was okay, but not great. My husband had the filet mignon with truffle sauce. It was pretty good, but not the best.For dessert we had the chocolate crepes, which were very delicious. I think some of the other reviews have overblown the place a little. Its good, and the prices arent bad.
Excellent food with good portions. The 3 course lunch special is great bang for your buck! Prompt service with peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend
Excellent food, very welcoming staff members, constantly fantastic character. They charge affordable rates and the food quality is excellent. Keep up the good work.
Excellent service, food, and venue! Great location, too. Perfect for large family dinners or small intimate meals! Definitely going back.
At the moment, the best place for the wine! We stayed twice and I really loved Pappardelle Abruzzese! Im from Abruzzo, my Region in Italy, and I can say it was a very special dish!!! About wine: several from Abruzzo and I liked cause they have some of the best red wine! Good place and very kind service!!!
We were in need of a pasta fix, pre-marathon...all the restaurants in the 50s were booked and couldnt take walk-ins. Basso56, a non-nonsense Italian joint, was able to accommodate us at their small but cozy bar, where we were taken VERY good care of by Lily.Lily made me a robust Manhattan, and recommended a yummy cab blend for the rest of the group. She was also spot on with her entree suggestions - the orecchiette dish was especially delicious. Our only beef was that the caesar salad came over dressed.Basso56 is reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in that area, and is a great option for pre-theater or Carnegie Hall event!
Excellent Italian. Grilled calamari and arugula antipasti was perfectly cooked - tender, not rubbery. Chocolate dessert crepes were a bit tough.
We were in need of a pasta fix, pre-marathon...all the restaurants in the 50s were booked and couldnt take walk-ins. Basso56, a non-nonsense Italian joint, was able to accommodate us at their small but cozy bar, where we were taken VERY good care of by Lily.Lily made me a robust Manhattan, and recommended a yummy cab blend for the rest of the group. She was also spot on with her entree suggestions - the orecchiette dish was especially delicious. Our only beef was that the caesar salad came over dressed.Basso56 is reasonably priced compared to other restaurants in that area, and is a great option for pre-theater or Carnegie Hall event!
An italian little gem in Midtown. The specialty of the day is often as good as the waiter describes it but there are plenty of nice choices on the regular menu as well. It is also worth having a drink in Bar Basso on the other side of the street before you sit down for dinner.
Recommended by Trip Advisor & my travel companions were mad about it, we were there Sat 26th Feb.Food was tasty, service was attentive & atmosphere was friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good quality Italian.
Great fresh food, good portions, great service. I would give it 5 stars but the restaurant itself had very little character or warmth. Could be cozier
Slow service. Brought the wrong food to our table. Portion size was terrinly small, even though Google said its like Carmines! The food quality was mediocre, not much better than what Id cook at home!
I Stop here because its in the middle of traveling. Its very cool but also very touristy. If this was your first time Im sure youd rate it higher, but I usually just stop for gas, a bite to eat and a bathroom break. I dont buy stuff or go on the rides as we did that the first time we passed by. It usually very packed with traveling folks during the summer.
Our first fabulous dinner in New York City! The appetizer, main course, and desserts were all amazing! I highly recommend making Basso56 a part of your NYC experience!
I ordered the most high price pasta dish, and it’s really low quality and taste compare to my previous Italy food experience. And most interesting is, No WiFi with pride！
Fabulous, fabulous meal. Excellent service, delicious appetizers. The signature cocktail and pasta specials were really yummy. A must-go on Broadway night.
Absolutely wonderful. This is our #1 go to restaurant for our VIP corporate clients who visit New York. And not only have they always provided superb dining and service today theyve gone above and beyond and I cant thank them enough. A must visit if youre in New York!
Osso bucco was a total let down. Non authentic red sauce, terribly acidic with tomato base barely cooked. Horrible execution over good quality meat. Everything else was good. Service and ambiance were good.
Fantastic. Best Italian I have had stateside in ages. And excellent service to compliment the top notch food. Ill be back next time Im in the city.
Could not recommend this fabulous dinning experience more . From friendly arrival to a very satisfied leaving , it was a great experience . Mihaela made us feel special .I certainly will be recommending this venue to friends . Taste , Value & Wine list .
The Basso56 was hopping on a Monday night - a very good sign! There are homemade pasta options, homemade meatballs, a variety of salads, entrees and desserts. Mahelia gave expert and efficient service with a smile. We were each pleased with our salads and entrees - artichoke, beet, and arugula salads and homemade spaghetti with homemade meatballs, lobster crepes, and seafood risotto - scrumptious. And, sharing the tiramisu and gelato was a nice finish.
Traditional and authentic Italian cuisine with EXCELLENT service. Would absolutely recommend. This place is also a good value considering the quality of service and location.
I went to this restaurant a few nights in a row while visiting last year from Australia, and we are still talking about how wonderful it was. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!
Not a fan. Expensive for what you get. We tried several dishes and there just wasnt much flavor. Service was kind and did a good job.
Very good food and super friendly staff. But waiting time too much. No matter you do have reservation or not.
Pasta was mediocre - specifically the rigatoni bolognese. Calamari was just awful. Service was great. Pretty good wine list:
Had a awesome experience in here with my daughter. The food came quick and the customer service is just excellent. Prices are fair.
I went here recently and really enjoyed their food and the environment was great! They accommodated a large group of ours and the service was seamless!
Amazing food and warm service. The owner is very cordial and treats everyone respectfully. Would highly recommend this place
Had dinner here a few nights ago. Service was great, food was delicious and overall it was a very lovely place to dine
Wow! Such a great eating experience with fantastic food and prices. Best meal I’ve had in NYC this trip!
Good specials which are always tasty they have friendly staff, Bassos . clean and never noisy , you can eat and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Great neighborhood restaurant. The homemade pastas are delicious and the portions are big. The staff is very attentive and friendly.
Good food and very good service. Lunch prices are well in budget for fine dining. Every one from team enjoyed there meal.
My wife and I love this place. Delicious food with cashew preparation and wonderful service! There is no place wed rather visit for dinner in NY.
Love love love the burrata! Service is excellent, cozy intimate place with great food. FYI, pasta is cooked al dente as it should be
Very hip spot, with a large contingent of Europeans. Food prepared creatively and extremely tasty. Salmon and chicken are both very tender and flavorful.
We returned to this terrific restaurant last night. The food, service and setting were as outstanding as before. Highly recommend!
Great service) cosy atmosphere, but please don’t get me wrong, this is not Italian food. You don’t put spaghetti fruti di mari in tomato sauce, why should you?!
Food was very good. Calamari was maybe the best we have had! Atmosphere was nice and service was very helpful, and attentive.
Seated us even though we did not have reservations. Wait staff is incredible. Food is OUTSTANDING!
Amazing place!! Excellent food! The attention is perfect!! You taste the exceptional Italian food!! 100% recommended!!
Outstanding service. Amazing food. Top-notch Italian cuisine, straight down to the cappuccino.
Basso56 never disappoints! Quiet spot with amazing homemade Italian food. One of my favorites in the City.
Had a dinner with my family before watching a musical. The restaurant is cozy and the food is very well made. It is a gem.
Excellent service and high quality selection of wine. The lamb and gnocchi are excellent options when available.
We really enjoyed our dinner here. Quaint spot, yummy food and very good service. Wild boar ragu was really really good.
Brilliant setting fab food absolutely charming staff..... really enjoyed it always call at least one of the nights on my trips its a must
Fantastic dinner. Meatball sandwich was excellent. Love this place. A must stop when in the area.
This is the real deal,food,price point,service,no sardine seating tables. In food industry over 35 yrs one of a kind....
Excellent, authentic Italian food with an attentive and professional staff. Love this place.
Cozy Italian place
This is our family go to for both special occasions and just a night out. Food and service always exceptional.
Delicious, well-priced and reasonable portions.Would definitely go here again.
Excelent food specialy good price/quality ratio, very nice waiters an big dishes
Best dinner in New York. The service is top of the line. Food is spectacular. I always order the specials.
Great little Italian restaurant in the theatre district. Reasonable prices, good service.
The food was amazing, went there with my daughter for a mommy daughter dinner. I cant wait to go again.
Great Italian food. Well priced. Good service. Convenient to theater district.
Best italian restaurant in nyc!!!food is so tasty, exellent service!defenitely will be back!!
Great food and atmosphere. I had the red beet gnocchi! Its was amazing.
Excellent food, atmosphere, and friendly staff. Make sure to reserve a table to avoid waiting.
Excellent food and service. Charming location. Cant rave about it enough. I highly recommend it.
Friendly service. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent food! The Lamb Shank was out of this world!
Great decor, fabulous food, good service, reasonably priced.Fair bar
Good hosting, prompt set-up ( 10 min, w/out reservation), fair wine and excellent food. A place to come back.
Good food, though a little bland. I recommend getting appetizers, portions are small-ish.
Tasty, authentic Italian cuisine, wonderful atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff
Very good pasta and good service but the deserts (creme brulé and panna cotta) was a real dissepointment….
Really excellent food. prices ok. moderate to loud noise.a neighborhood gem. will definitely go again.
All was good - calamari, fish and chocolate cake. And it was lunch proposition, so it was just under 30 usd
Fantastic and authentic Italian restaurant. Chicken parmesan and the gnocchi were amazing
Visited here in first 6 months it opened. Always had a good meal and good service. Back a number of times
Mussel appetizer large enough to be an entree, pasta with lamb raguout and service friendly and efficient makes Basso 56 makes me a repeat customer.
Excellent food and service. I had the rigatony bolignes (sic) and enjoyed every bite.
Upscale place. Decent amount of options on the menu. Tasty dishes and good customer service.
Mediocre food, uninspired facilities, and kind staff. You are much better off taking the subway to Christopher Street.
Excellent service excellent food - excellent place to grab a meal before or after a show
Great food, very knowledgeable staff, genuine Italian cuisine.
Very nice little Italian restaurant with decent prices good service and nice food.
Viewed a post about the veal parmesan, and it truly was the best. Thanks for a great dinner in New York City!
Everything from the service to the meal were excellent. The homemade spaghetti w/ lamb ragu was out of this world.
Great food & service. Excellent lunch selection & price.
Wonderful place! Tasty food, excellent service, cosy ambiance!
Amazing food, atmosphere and ambience.Very busy ,yet, all ran very smoothly.
Great Italian food! The service is great and the place is very cozy
Terrific service, cozy atmosphere, warm inviting staff, but food was only good, not great.
They serve very good food here and the ambient is very welcoming. Ill be back.
Solid Italian food with a great selection of wine. Great atmosphere.
The dishes are big , the service is great and the food is delicious
Yummy!! seating is quite tight and your on top of each other but food is great
Great food, Great service, Atmosphere excellent, small quaint and very nice
It is ok but nothing extraordinary. I rather prefer the family style and flavors of TonysDiNapoli
Has and always will be one of the most enjoyable dining venues in New York. Have yet to be disappointed.
Great food and service is excellent. Had a great meal
Terrific reasonably priced Italian near theatre district. You cant do wrong here.
Very nice Italian restaurant. Delicious food and great service.
Horrible experience , horrible food, I order chiken marsala horrible dry, no flavor, chicken parm frozen taste never had food like this.
There was 7 of us at dinner they made two orders wrong one person had to wait 20 minutes for the meal my pasta was overcooked
Great food, reasonable prix fix lunch menu.
Business luncheon was very good, enjoyed the seafood special!
Delicious food!. Staff very helpful and courteous!
Lovely place, great staff, excellent food!
Authentic Italian dishes, and superb service!
Very nice and simple food, no wow factor, solid choice
Great food and tables were nicely spaced.
Great staff, the food was nasty. I will never go back there again.
One of the best restaurants Ive ever eaten at
Food was great as was the service. Quaint little place.
Stake you need shark teeth to eat it. the calamari was ok, small portion
Quality of food is below average. Not italian, definitely
Great food and service. I would definitely come back.
Truly amazing, I ordered two main dishes!
Oh my, this is a fantastic restaurant. Enjoy!
Cozy great service good Food
It’s one of those if you know you know spots where real New Yorkers eat
Great Italian place, good food and great prices
Excellent food and superb wait staff
Wonderful food and staff.Close to Times Suare
Amazing restaurant, food and staff!
Good Italian restaurant, very good value for money
Wow, small place with outstanding food and amazing service.
We had our wedding dinner at BASSO56... it will always hold a special place in my heart!
Food, service, atmosphere is simply amazing.
Great food, wonderful value and service
Excellent chef-owned restaurant that never disappoints!
Great food. Reasonable prices.
Superb food.. Excellent Italian food in midtown..
One of my favorite places! My parents too!
Great food and service. Would recommend.
Hip place, good happy hours with outdoor patio. Food is average
Great family business. Great food and service
Great tasting food at fair price
Very good food, terrific pre-theatre place...
Very good food, very friendly staff
Amazing service and food. Try the panna cotta for desert.
Great Italian, honest to goodness restaurant
Taste: 5Price: 5Atmosphere: 5Service: 5
Good little spot off Broadway. their food was very good
Good food. Get a reservation
Great food, great atmosphere.
Really lovely Italian restaurant in NY.
TRULY OFF THE CHARTS..a family gathering place for three generations...
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Basso56 2023:
Review №1
2019-08-20My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner. We just arrived in New York and got in without reservations. Very attentive service. Menu presents a wide variety of options. Good selection of wines. Really liked their selection of fish.
Review №2
2019-06-20Another great meal at this amazing place- Basso 56. On tap today we decided to go off book , no lunch prix for $24.95 which has plenty of awesome choices....today pic 1. was Grilled Calamari over arugula with a tasty vinaigrette for an appetizer. The entree special I could not pass up, Osso Busso, my dad taught me well never pass up the opportunity to try Osso Bucco.... 2 pic Osso Bucco over saffron rice drizzled with truffle oil....it came out piping hot and was so tender to bite into, it melted in your mouth. A beautiful piece , the shank had plenty of meat on it, cooked perfectly and saffron rice added to complete this amazing meal. The best part was the succulent bone marrow that had been marinating in the middle of this shank just waiting to be eaten.....so delicious..oh my....of course to end this lunch extravaganza of tastes and to cleanse the palate went with their gelato and perfect cappuccino.... this place never disappoints....
Review №3
2019-03-10An excellent meal! Reservations are definitely recommended. This restaurant has a small town Italian family feel in the big city. Our meals were amazing, all of the pasta is homemade. Despite the smaller size of the restaurant, we were able to hold a conversation easily on a busy night. Staff was friendly, helpful and responsive.
Review №4
2019-09-22The smells from the kitchen were exactly like my home on Sunday while my mother prepared Sunday dinner. The food too tasted just like my mothers. The white bread exactly like my mothers homemade bread which she made daily. Do not miss this place. My parents are from Abruzzo region in Italy and I felt like I was there. LOVE IT!! WILL NEVER SKIP this place each time we come to NYC.
Review №5
2019-12-09My fiancé and I stopped by Basso56 last night for dinner, and it blew us away. We had forgotten to make a reservation, so we were seated at the bar with the bartender, Marius. He recommended the grilled calamari for an appetizer which was brought out quickly with some fresh bread and olives. The calamari was tender and flavorful and the perfect size for an appetizer! I wish I had remembered to take a picture of it!For our meals, I ordered the Lamb Osso Bucco served over Porcini Mushroom Risotto, and when I tell you I was in heaven eating this meal - I was in HEAVEN. The lamb fell off the bone, and the risotto was the perfectly al dente and creamy. My fiancé ordered the Seafood Medley Risotto, and he said it was delicious! Both plates were huge servings and by the time we finished eating, there was no room left for dessert.The atmosphere, though busy, was calming and a stark contrast to the bustling city on a weekend night. It definitely helped that Marius, our bartender, was such a joy to converse with and suggested great wine pairings for our meals! I know most New Yorkers scoff at the idea of sitting at the bar of a nice restaurant, but it’s definitely worth it for the food and the company!
Review №6
2019-04-25High value Italian restaurant!! Impressive with quality and quantity of food. However, service was not so good maybe because of the was too late for lunch.
Review №7
2017-07-24Nothing like top notch quality Italian and hospitality in the heart of midtown. The host, owner, Alex is a wonderful spirit and anyone who visits will soon know how much love and creativity are behind this gem. Truly remarkable!
Review №8
2017-06-18Excellent service, and delicious food. We shared the scallops appetizer and a Caesar salad before our meals and both were excellent! I had the red beet gnocchi in a cream sauce with spinach and it was to die for. The homemade spaghetti and meatballs was some of the best Ive ever had!
Review №9
2018-04-03One of the most incredible meals weve had in our lives! Have traveled Italy for a month and this rivaled the local Italian food. The service was welcoming and friendly and all for a fair price! Have the duck btw..
Review №10
2018-03-15Not worth its current rating (probably due to tourists that dont know Manhattan better). Its below average. The setting is minimalistic and has no charm. The service is not good (I received a Monticello that was not even cold).