New York Magazine

Skip to content, or skip to search.

Skip to content, or skip to search.

Home > Restaurants > Basso Est

Basso Est Menu (Take-Out)

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Area:
    Delancey St. to 8th St., Clinton St. to Elizabeth St.

antipasti

Involtini di Melanzane grilled eggplant filled with goat cheese and fresh herbs served with sautéed fresh tomato and basil over arugula       9
Caprese di Bufala buffalo milk mozzarella, plum tomatoes & basil in extra virgin olive oil       10.50
Quazzetto di Cozze sautéed mussels in a light tomato broth served with toast bread       8.50
Crocchette di Formaggio di Capra goat cheese croquet with roasted red pepper puree over mesculin salad       7.50
Calamari Marinati Alla Griglia grilled calamari marinated in extra virgin olive oil lemon & oregano       8.50
Calamari D'orati golden fried calamari served with lightly spiced tomato sauce       8.50
Gamberi Grigliati Alla Toscana grilled shrimp and white tuscan beans sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and rosemary       9.50
Bresaola Alla Valtellina thinly sliced air-dried beef with parmesan shavings, organic mesclun & apple salad, drizzled with extra olive oil and lemon       10.50
Portobello Alla Griglia grilled portobello mushrooms topped with sautéed plum tomatoes and basil served over arugula       7.50
Zuppa del Giorno soup of the day       7

insalate

Insalata di Melone E Noci sliced melon, cucumber and walnuts served over arugula in lime vinegrate       7.50
Insalata di Ruchetta E Pere al Caprino arugula, dijon pear, fennel and goat cheese salad in champagne vinegrate       8.50
Insalata di Barbabietole red beets, vidalia onions and spinach leaves served with pecorino shavings       7.50
Insalatina Mista della Casa arugula, radicchio, endive and tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar       7.50

pasta

Capellini Frutti di Mare E Arugula angel hair pasta with mussels, calamari, shrimp and julienne of arugula in a light spicy tomato sauce       15.50
Maccheroni Alla Chitarra con ragu' di Agnello homemade spaghetti with lamb ragout and pecorino cheese       13.50
Fettuccine con funghi, Piselli E Panna homemade fettuccine with mixed mushrooms and green peas in a light cream sauce       12.50
Bucatini all' Amatriciana bucatini pasta with italian bacon, onions and tomato sauce topped with pecorino cheese       12.50
Ravioli del Giorno homemade ravioli of the day       13
Risotto del Giorno risotto of the day, chef's creation       pa
Gnocchi di Patate al Pomodoro homemade potato dumplings with fresh tomato basil & garlic sauce       11.50
Pappardelle all' Abbruzzese con rugu' di Cinghiale homemade pappardelle with wild boar ragout sauce, abruzzese style       15.50
Pennoni con Melanzane E Ricotta Salata penne pasta with eggplant and tomato sauce topped with dry aged ricotta cheese       12.50
Fettuccine con Funghi & Spinaci homemade fettuccine with portobello mushrooms and spinach in a garlic & olive oil sauce       12.50

secondi piatti

Served With Potatoes and Vegetables of the Day

Pollo Alla Valdostana pan roasted breast of chicken, baked with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a light brown sauce       16.50
Salmone Alla Griglia con Crema di Piselli grilled salmon filet served with sweet peas puree sauce       17.50
Agnello Scottadito Alla Romana grilled lamb chop marinated with fresh herbs, roman style       19.50
Tagliata di Manzo All Griglia sliced grilled steak served with arugula and white mushrooms salad       19
Baccala' in Crosta di Polenta pan roasted codfish filet in polenta crust served with roasted red pepper puree sauce       18

dolci

Tirami su' ladyfingers dipped in espresso coffee and mascarpone cheese       8
Crespelle al Cioccolato Fuso thin crepes filled with warm chocolate sauce       7
Panna Cotta traditional italian "cooked cream"       7
Sorbetto italian sorbet       7.50
Gelato italian ice cream       7.50
MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
A Bottle of House Wine 1/2 Price With a Main Course Order

At the Restaurant Only

Advertising