Quanto Basta Italian Eatery And Wine

We dined here to celebrate our 30th anniversary, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was exceptional, and the service was both quick and professional, leaving us very pleased. We especially enjoyed the Sir Isaac Newton's Fig Sidecar! The chicken piccata was outstanding and incredibly fresh. The Fettuccine John Angelo, featuring spinach and mushrooms, was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be returning. Our server, Jason P., was wonderful!

Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Winston Salem no, make that the Triad. Italian is our favorite cuisine and you cannot go wrong here. Last night was our third visit and my husband ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese. I usually do too but tried the Chicken Picatta and wow, never had it served as Quanto Basta does exceptional! Jason was our server and what a customer oriented, professional gentleman. The hostess was delightful and friendly. You can tell from the moment you step in the door they genuinely want you to enjoy your visit and meal. Be sure and try the olive cake for dessert!

(3.5 stars Classier and pricier than a neighborhood red sauce joint but more modestly priced than Cibo, Quanto Basta is a solid option that unfortunately falls into the looks better than it is category. The downtown location is convenient, and the restaurant offers an attractive, intimate space. However, the acoustics and table placement are such that it can get loud when it 's near capacity. As Quanto Basta doesn 't do reservations, your best bet is to arrive early. The menu here is short but well rounded. It features salads, antipasti/appetizers, pasta dishes, entrees, and pizzas. Your classics (caprese, spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parm, etc. are accounted for, but you can also opt for the less expected such as parmesan and pork belly crab dip or short ribs with gnocchi, charred carrots, and tomato jam. The wine and drink offerings are similarly versatile. Our group of four went with caprese and focaccia al forno starters and then shared stuffed peppers parmesan, eggplant parmesan, sausage clams, and baked ziti with meatballs, followed by a tiramisu trifle for dessert. We didn 't have long to wait for the food service here is attentive and efficient and the caprese was beautifully plated. However, it could have benefitted from salt. Flavors in general were understated even in dishes that were otherwise well composed and satisfying. The sausage clams came with a delicious hunk of herby focaccia, which QB would do well to offer as a side. Tiramisu in trifle form (layered inside a mason jar is a concept whose novelty exceeds its practicality. It tasted great (if you like mocha , but by the time we got to the bottom, everything was soggy. Quanto Basta 's menu and décor are winners, but the food itself was a mixed bag. I wouldn 't rule out a return here though it wouldn 't be at the top of my list.

What a gem! Everyone in our group (including a few with a more “critical” palette

We had a wait time of 15 min and after seated waited 20 min for an attender. And again 20 min for the food. Although the pizza looked yummy it was not having any taste. And the eggplant parmigiana with pasta the portion was very less. And same it’s not tasty. Also Too pricey for the portion. We asked for the desert menu but she forgot. After tasting the food we don’t want to take any chance on desert.