Any update on Basta Pasta coming to Quincy?

[FeastNut2008]

Has anyone heard of an opening date or if this is still happening?

[CocoDan]

No matter when it opens, I'd give it at least a month. Going sooner is a recipe (ahem!) for disaster. I don't want them experimenting on me. Let everyone who has to be first put up with the burn-in. Well, enough (basta) of that.
CocoDan

[pjr]

Basta Pasta in Quincy is opening today 10/19 @ 11:30am.

[CocoDan]

Drove by last night. Quiet as a closed church.
CocoDan

[pjr]

I called the Cambridge Basta and they said the Quincy Basta would be open in
2 weeks. One has to wonder why there has been one delay after another.

[kayjaydee]

I stopped by the first weekend it was supposed to be open and spoke with the folks inside. They indicated that there were some delays in scheduling some inspections with the fire department, etc. This being Quincy, that's not a surprise.

[hiddenboston]

I drove by early last night and the lot was full and the lights were on. When I drove by a couple of hours later, it was dead as a doornail and dark. Perhaps it was a staff meeting or something.

[hiddenboston]

I heard today that it may be opening within a month or two. BTW, the new one looks to be opening on Hancock Street in North Quincy in the old Tullio's spot.

[Delhiwala]

FYI - I drove by the old Tullio's place in North Qunicy over the weekend and it had no signs up to indicate that Basta was coming.

[Pegmeister]

I noticed that as well, and it doesn't look like there has been any activity there.

[CocoDan]

But it does have a building permit displayed.
CocoDan

[Pegmeister]

Well, that's promising!! I for one am really looking forward to Basta Pasta. Never was a fan of Tullio's.

[Delhiwala]

I agree on all of your points. North Quincy needs a nice Italian place to eat.

[CocoDan]

I'm not familiar with B.P., but also agree that Quincy needs a good Italian restaurant. We're not fond of any of the Quincy Italian offerings, and almost always look elsewhere when in need of an Italian fix. Our cheap/good eats go to spot is the Venetian in Weymouth. Decent red sauces, and very enjoyable pizza. And my wife loves the pork chops w/ vinegar peppers. Hard to beat at their prices.
CocoDan

[Pegmeister]

Quincy is sorely lacking in choices for Italian. I still haven't tried the new place in the square, Celia's, though. I like the food at Gennaro's well enough, but I always feeled rushed there and they don't have a bar. Alfredo's has it's followers, but I just don't seem to be one of them. Villa Rosa IMHO doesn't even deserve a mention. Generally, I hop on the Red Line and go into the North End.

[EmmaFrances]

I've noticed work going on since the spring - construction dumpster in the parking lot, exterior painting, etc. At least that's what I can see from the Red Line!

[Ozland]

Basta Pasta Quincy should be opening next week. I was there yesterday and spoke with the owners. They have done a fantastic job and will be offering a menu similar to the cambridge location... The new place looks fantastic. Go check it out...

[pesto]

I have never been to the Cambridge location, but it seems from the web site that there is no table service. Is that true and do you know if that will be the situation in Quincy?

[Blumie]

There are a handful of tables at the Cambridge location.

[jgleeche]

I was planning on checking out the new Quincy Basta Pasta on Friday night (Oct 9), but I e-mailed the restaurant just to make sure they were open. Reno, one of the owners, e-mailed me back within an hour to tell me that they were not open yet, but were hoping to open next week. Can't wait!
http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/

[pasta]

Is it a sit down or just take out?

[kobuta]

Tullio's had decent sized dining room (plus a downstairs). I'd be surprised if they didn't have tables. Not sure that translates to table service though.

[kbarry1726]

I work just around the corner and have been anxiously awaiting their opening. After peering in, it looks like there's at least 15 tables plus what appears to be a full bar with flatscreen TVs (which were on Friday night -- sadly the restaurant wasn't open). Clean, modern look with dark wood and not a lot of decorations.

[jgleeche]

I have the same question as pasta. When you peer in, does it look like counter service or does it look like it will be full service?
http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/

[enhF94]

I presume you're discussing JP Basta Pasta, not Cambridge's Western Ave Basta?

[FeastNut2008]

I am pretty sure it is the Cambridge one...there was an article in the Patriot Ledger a few months back about it opening in Quincy.

[enhF94]

Whoa. I'll ask 'em next time I'm in.

[robertlf]

JP as in Japan or Jamaica Plain? Basta Pasta is a famous chain of pasta restaurants in Japan. Doubtful they would ever open up in Quincy. The only other Basta Pasta I know is the on in Cambridge. I've only been once. It was good but I didn't think it was anything great. Maybe I just didn't try the right dishes...

BTW - There is a branch of the Japanese Basta Pasta in NYC:

http://www.bastapastanyc.com/

[enhF94]

I was referring to Jamaica Plain. Wow, lots of confusion here!

But here's the link to the Patriot Ledger, which answers some of my key questions: yes, it's the Cambridge brothers; yes, the Cambridge spot looks like it'll stay open. Looking for a liquor license, too, I see. How exciting.

[kobuta]

What space are they looking at in Quincy?

[hiddenboston]

See my post below.