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BASTA Trattoria, Wollongong, AU-NSW

BASTA Trattoria

4.2
4.2
13 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
Welcome to BASTA Trattoria, where the essence of Italy dances with contemporary flair! Delight in our signature cocktails, from refreshing twists to classic favourites, beautifully complemented by our authentic Neapolitan pizza that has been lovingly perfected over time and baked in our very own Marana woodfire pizza oven. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu of seasonal dishes, topped off with a cheeky dessert or two—because why not?! Under the expert guidance of Head Chef, Harry Tagg, we invite you to soak in the inviting atmosphere, whether you choose to dine al fresco or enjoy the charm of our cosy dining space. Our warm and friendly team is here to make sure you feel right at home. Join us at BASTA —where every meal is an invitation to savour life’s delicious moments! So come on in, bring your peoples, and most importantly, don’t forget your appetite! Mangiamo, amici!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 9069 5528
  • Website
    https://www.bastatrattoria.com.au/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • BASTA EXPERIENCE SET MENU

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We’re thrilled to host larger gatherings! For groups of 15 or more, we kindly require a $75 set menu to enhance your dining experience. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you!
    BASTA EXPERIENCE SET MENU photo

Menu

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What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Illawarra

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BASTA Trattoria is a charming spot in Wollongong known for its "best pizza" and lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "10/10" service, friendly staff, and delicious, shareable dishes like gnocchi. Live music on weekends adds to the experience. Some guests noted slower drink service, but overall, it's a delightful dining choice.

13 Reviews

  1. Luke

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, unfortunately we had pretty much finished our meals by the time our drinks came out. This was after asking for them several times and they were not complex, a beer and a simple mocktail. Overall an average experience. However, the staff were apologetic and removed the drinks from the bill.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very poor service. We had a drink spilt all over us, and then they forgot our main meals. We were seated right up the back with no ambience or vibe and were totally forgotten about—constantly asking where our wine was and when our food was coming!!

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  3. HannahG

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here three times in a fortnight and just love it. The gnocchi is to die for and all the food is so great for sharing.

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  4. Angelina

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great, very friendly, help with good decisions with the menu. Enjoyed everything alitlle over priced, but the food was good.

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  5. Jaimee

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it here. The atmosphere, food, drinks, staff and service 10/10. Thanks for having us.

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  6. Scott

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We don’t get to go out very often these days so it was so good to sit down and have a really nice meal with friendly staff! Food and drinks were delicious and the night was great. Will be coming back

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined early so it was quiet only a few tables. Menu is very limited. Wait staff were a bit off and service was the minimum. I ordered prawn pizza it was ok not great. Wouldn't rush back.

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  8. JuliaM

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to Basta restaurant. Went on a Saturday and they had live music which was great. Drinks are slow and we often have to grab attention to get another drink. We booked at 6:30 and were told our table needed to be vacated at 8pm when the booking confirmation clearly stated booking was for 2 hours for 4 people. Overall enjoyable time was had as usual.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was great lighting and table arrangements were great . Every meal was amazing except the warm olives . Which unfortunately were so small they were nearly un edible . The only other down fall for us was the noise level . Which I understand can’t be helped ina small narrow passage style setup with concrete walls and floors . Apart from that the expierience was great and we would highly recommend

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing here stood out. The service was very slow considering the low turnout.

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BASTA Trattoria is rated 4.2 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for BASTA Trattoria

60 Market St, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500

Additional information

  • Area
    Wollongong
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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