
Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
680 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
About Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - steak house in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Upscale-casual restaurant featuring housemade pasta dishes, Italian entrees & a sizable wine list.
Customer Review Summary
Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar offers a mix of positive and mixed reviews. Many guests praised the exceptional service, highlighting specific servers like Lynette and Tracy, and appreciating the attentive and friendly atmosphere. The food received high marks for certain dishes, particularly the pizza, chicken parmesan, and shrimp risotto, which many found delectable and well presented. However, some diners felt that the flavors in various dishes were underwhelming and lacking seasoning, leading to disappointment in terms of taste. The restaurant's ambiance was often described as relaxing and attractive, although it can become noisy when crowded. While the menu is well-rounded with a variety of classic and unique Italian dishes, the overall experience varies, with some expecting more than what is delivered. Despite the mixed feedback on food quality, many customers expressed a willingness to return due to the good service and pleasant atmosphere.
Key Features
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Jonathan Laferriere
Fantastic service and incredible food. Wasn't too loud either. We ordered a bunch of stuff and all the appetizers and desserts were wonderful! Everybody also loved their entrees.
Rick Robinson
We are in town visiting family and opted to try Quanto Basta. Our server, Lynette, was exceptional, both with service and recommendations. I had the Shrimp Scampi Risotto, and my wife had the Chicken Picata. Both dishes were delectable and well presented. The atmosphere is relaxing, and it is easy to carry on a conservation. I highly recommend everyone to try this restaurant.
mario parker
The atmosphere is really nice and chill. I tried a few things from the menu and the wait was not long at all. Once the food arrived I was excited because it all looked GREAT....I tasted it and was almost immediately disappointed. The more the I ate the more disappointed I got. I thought maybe I was coming down with a cold or something that threw my taste buds off but I was indeed fine it was the un-barely-seasoned food. I was really hoping this place would knock it out the park but it left me desiring more. It's not all bad though, the pizza was good and I would recommend for sure.
Zac Goldstein
(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.
Seema Anand
Very friendly and nice place to have Italian dinner. Our hostess, Samantha was very polite, efficient, and on top of things. We enjoyed the food. We had ordered chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, shrimp risotto, giardino pizza, caprese salad, and dessert. All the dishes were very well prepared and the presentation was excellent.
Malachi Woodard
Great! We came out to celebrate my friend’s birthday and had a splendid time. They have quite the selection of wine and Italian dishes. The atmosphere definitely takes the cake! Our server, Tracy, treated us with utmost love and attention. Definitley recommend for a more upscale dining experience in downtown Winston.
Jenna Lauren
Absolutely phenomenal food and even more amazing owners! We had take out for the first time from here tonight instead of dining in and we can say we will be regular customers after tonight! The food was SPECTACULAR!!! I’d dare say, best Italian food in the area. Thank you so much and we will be back for sure!!! ☺️👍🏻
Christopher Gillespie
Wendy from the bar area is on her wine game, ask what she has up her sleeve. Also great service. The food here is about 4 stars and service 5. Everything was great, sauces were done nicely and meatballs were spot on. The price was right and between service and price, we will be bringing the family back for a meal sometime.
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