Sustainable, Organic, Wild, Line-Caught fish and seafoods, Organic and Free-Range Chicken, Prime Grass-Fed Beef, Hand Made Italian Cheeses, Italian Wines from small family owned vineyards throughout Italy Lovingly and Skillfully prepared in the classic Italian tradition.

2011 New Haven Restaurant Week   April 3 - April 8   Three course $29 PRIX FIXED MENU! Small plate options: Caesar Salad - Classic Caesar salad with organic romaine lettuce, housemade croutons and housemade Caesar dressing with freshly grated parmesan cheese Truffled Organic White Beans with Broccoli Raab and Roasted Garlic - organic lemon-roasted garlic cloves sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with organic white beans and broccoli raab, drizzled with white truffle oil Artichoke Heart Piccata - Tender hearts of artichoke lightly dredged in our organic flour and cornmeal and sauteed with shallots and capers in a white wine, organic lemon, and local butter sauce Entree options:  Sicilian style Branzino - caramelized onions, black olives, capers, garlic, white wine, organic lemon, and San Marzano tomato sauce over grilled Branzino fillet  Penne Caprese - Penne pasta tossed in a San Marzano tomato sauce with fresh, locally produced mozzarella and fresh basil. Pollo con Funghi - Free range Murray's chicken breast sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with organic mushrooms and shallots, splashed with Marsala wine and finished with a porcini mushroom cream sauce. Dessert options: Housemade Biscotti Claire's Corner Copia Cake Chocolate Coconut Bites

Mussels and Clams Zuppa Capesante Zio Pork Tenderloin Scallopina Basta Salad (signature salad) Enjoy our popular Pork Scallopini, thin slices of pork loin, braised in Sicilian Marsala wine, then topped with sage, locally produced fresh mozzarella and prosciutto, then wood-oven roasted. Served with two organic vegetables, our homemade bread, and extra virgin olive oil from Apulia. Make your reservation with Basta Trattoria today! right next to Claire's Corner Copia