Basta Fitzroy

Name: Basta Fitzroy
Address: 15 Gertrude Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3065, AU
Telephone: +61384888150
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Basta Fitzroy, a wine bar and Italian restaurant located on Gertrude Street, was a beloved spot known for its simple yet flavorful Italian dishes. Despite facing difficulties due to the pandemic and multiple lockdowns, the restaurant continued to serve its loyal patrons until it closed its doors forever on June 26th, 2021.

Recent social media posts

26/06/2021

Last day. Weird feeling for us. But was so great to see so many regulars come in for one last dish (and first timers too) tonight is booked out. Farewell fitzroy. It’s been tough but grand.

10/06/2021

Only 3 weekends left to have a little taste of until we close our doors forever. Due to restrictions bookings are very limited. Get in quick

05/06/2021

So the lead up to closing down has not gone to plan. Many functions and booking cancelled. To be honest we had a bit of the lockdown blues. But we will be back during the day next week and have are going to be selling the stock we have also. Come down and say hi. During lockdown we will open at 9am. We will be having food specials over the next couple of weeks.

28/05/2021

Lockdown 4. Not exactly how we planned to spend the start of the last month open. 🤞it is only for a week. We will be open during the day mon - fri for lockdown for all your lockdown coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Hope to see you on the 4th for dinner service.

21/05/2021

It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve decided not to renew our lease and close the doors of Basta.

We have lived and traded on Gertrude Street for an amazing 6 years. Firstly, as Casa Ciuccio and Cafe, then as Basta and The Donkey Cafe.

We’re not going to sugar coat it - the past year has been a mammoth slog ... firstly with covid, the closure of The Donkey and ongoing staff shortages, to name a few.

To our loyal customers and friendly faces, we will miss you and we thank you all for your support. Those that have standing Friday night orders, the late night long blacks for the St V’s staff during covid, the millions of giddy up chefs and simple sandwiches during the day.

We’ll miss the regular chats with customers that we now call our mates, to the neighbouring businesses that have been supportive since the start. It’s been a great ride, but it’s time to start a fresh, catch up on sleep and enjoy our family.

Basta's last service will be the 26th June. Only 6 short weekends to go - book your last table now.

Thanks for the memories,

Fabio and Carrie xox

24/03/2021

The key to simple yet flavorsome Italian dishes.

20/03/2021

Three on the go. Open from 5pm tonight for pasta and lots more.

19/02/2021

Bruschetta n Spritz kinda day

16/02/2021

The news we are so relieved to hear. We are back tomorrow. Breakfast lunch and dinner!

13/02/2021

Hey lovers our web portal is set up for Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Pick up and 5 km radius delivery. And if you order you will get a awesome basta eco bag for free. Valued at $15. Link in the bio. Cut off for finish at home is 10 am tomorrow. We are also open for tonight for takeaway

12/02/2021

So there has been a slight change of plan. Due to 5 day lockdown we will not be able to run our fully booked Valentine’s service. We are currently working out a cook at home option. Reservations will get first dibs and we are putting all together and we will be in contact. If you are interested let us know through dm

02/02/2021

It isn’t just food and wine. We serve up coffee using the fine beans from . Sit in, sit out in our newly extending outdoor dining area or takeaway. We have you covered! From 8:30am

Address

15 Gertrude Street
Melbourne, VIC
3065

To get to Gertrude Street in Melbourne, you can take the tram number 86 and get off at the intersection of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Parliament Station and then walk for about 10 minutes north on Nicholson Street until you reach Gertrude Street. If you are driving, there is street parking available on Gertrude Street as well as nearby streets such as Brunswick and Smith Streets. However, please note that parking may be difficult to find during peak times.

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 11pm
Tuesday	9am - 11pm
Wednesday	9am - 11pm
Thursday	9am - 11pm
Friday	9am - 11pm
Saturday	9am - 11pm

Telephone

+61384888150

Website

https://www.bastafitzroy.com/

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What people say

Basta Fitzroy, located on Gertrude Street in Melbourne, is a charming Italian restaurant and wine bar that has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Basta Fitzroy has remained resilient and continued to serve up delicious Italian dishes with simple yet flavorsome ingredients.

Although the restaurant recently announced its closure, it has been heartwarming to see so many regulars come in for one last dish before bidding farewell to this beloved establishment. Even first-timers have been drawn in by the restaurant's reputation for excellent food and service.

Despite the restrictions imposed by lockdowns, Basta Fitzroy has remained open during the day to offer coffee, pastries, and sandwiches to those in need of a pick-me-up. And when dinner service resumes, patrons can expect an array of pasta dishes and other delectable options that are sure to satisfy any craving.

Overall, Basta Fitzroy has left an indelible mark on Melbourne's culinary scene with its authentic Italian cuisine and warm hospitality. It will be missed dearly but fondly remembered as a true gem of Gertrude Street.

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