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BASTA Trattoria, Wollongong, AU-NSW

BASTA Trattoria

4.0
4
19 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Illawarra

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BASTA Trattoria offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." Known for "best pizza in Wollongong," the menu also shines with standout dishes like gnocchi. While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly staff" and cozy setting make it a recommended choice for Italian cuisine lovers.

19 Reviews

  1. Mathew

    New South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was fantastic. Had the set menu. Really enjoyed it. Unfortunately service was poor. This may have been because it was so busy.

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  2. Jen

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating for a party of 14. One of the few venues that didn't require us to have a set menu with a price of at least $60 per person for a larger number of guests. Food was great.

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  3. Amanda

    London11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The kingfisher and green beans were amazing. The setting, atmosphere and buzz feels good. It’s just a shame the service was lacking. They were helpful at the beginning with food choices but then it felt like we never seen them again. For the price point, I think the service needs to be up a level or 2.. There was quite a gap between our starter and main. Overall it was an average experience. Not what I was hoping for.

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  4. JB

    Phoenix1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced pasta was undercooked. It was inedible. Server didn’t return to table to offer properly cooked dish. Cashier didn’t seem to care when we left. We won’t be returning.

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  5. Narelle

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere. Good service and helpful staff

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  6. Cath

    New South Wales1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We had visited Basta before on a week night and had a wonderful time. The place had a wonderful atmosphere and the food was great, so returned with visiting family to let them experience the fabulous Basta pizzas. Unfortunately it was a bit of a disaster. Extremely noisy with music way too loud to have conversation, we waited almost an hour for food. We had our sides of potatoes delivered first and waited 15 more minutes for our pizzas and salad. When it arrived our Margherita literally had 3 small pieces of bocconcini and the crust was burnt. The staff were apologetic, but that doesn’t really help a spoiled meal out with visitors. Not a patch on our first visit, but with so many other eateries in Wollongong, sadly means we won’t likely be back.

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  7. Luke

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    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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  8. Elizabeth

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    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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  9. HannahG

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Angelina

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    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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BASTA Trattoria is rated 4 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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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