Basi Italia

Cuisine: Italian

614-294-7383

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Hours of operation

Monday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday Closed
811 Highland St.
Columbus, Ohio
43215

The quintessential neighborhood restaurant, Basi Italia is hidden away among the historic homes in a Victorian Village alley. The cozy spot boasts a charming courtyard terrace, filled with colorful flowers and ready-to-be-picked herbs, and an even more intimate dining room inside. Talented owner John Dornback -- who studied at the French Culinary Institute under Jacques Pepin -- is one of the friendliest chefs in town. Though his food is always serious, his mood usually is not, and that translates into unpretentious, delicious fun. The guy does everything -- shakes cocktails, readjusts wobbly tables -- with a big smile, all while serving up sexily plated dishes with bold but controlled flavors and strong nods to Italy and seasonality.


Restaurant Details

Reservations Yes


Outdoor Seating Yes


Alcohol Beer
Wine
Spirits


Meals Lunch
Dinner


Payment Types Major Credit Cards
Cash