Bastia

Bastia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jennifer

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   skate cheeks and swordfish were very delicious as was the iberico pork
   

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   Kevin & Tracey VIP

   Philadelphia33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bastia is a fantastic restaurant. We love eating here. Every dish was phenominal.
   

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   Nicholas VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Review: Bastia — A Mediterranean Marvel With One Foot Still on the Dock I’ve dined my way through the starred kitchens of New York, the sun-drenched dining rooms of California, and the hallowed halls of Europe’s finest Michelin-anointed temples. Rarely, though, have I encountered a restaurant so unexpectedly arresting as Bastia — a name that, until recently, conjured little more for me than a ferry stop in Corsica. But what unfolds on the plates here is a revelation. At a quiet 3 p.m. Easter brunch — the kind of culinary dead zone where lesser restaurants start phoning it in — Bastia delivered a masterclass in balance and creativity. Each dish arrived with the kind of intention that suggests a chef not just guiding a kitchen, but tasting along the way, course by course, component by component. The ingredients were clearly well-sourced (a baseline these days), but it was the cohesion — the intelligence of how those ingredients were composed and layered — that elevated the experience from competent to captivating. It’s easy to chase luxury in a bottle of olive oil or a glistening fillet of fish. What’s hard — what Bastia nails — is the alchemy of making those elements sing together, surprising and delighting with every bite. There’s finesse here, and restraint, too. It’s cooking that doesn’t try too hard to impress, yet impresses nonetheless.
   

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   Roberts VIP

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bastia is a cut above most dining experiences. The setting is casual and elegant, beautifully designed and feels cozy and intimate. The small plates that were served were absolutely fantastic and served leisurely and also efficiently. Each dish was better than another, a feast of flavor combinations and amazing textures. Order the orata! And the olive oil cake was the best that I have had. We will return !
   

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   Gregg

   Palm Springs2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Philadelphia hands down. Elevated food and service. Book in advance.
   

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   Alexis VIP

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal meal. Sat at the bar which was wonderful and set up to be a great dining experience. Our bartender/waiter jason made the night. We will be back!
   

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   Codi VIP

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrated my birthday last night! The building is so beautiful! The manager, Kate, and our server didn’t miss a detail! We loved all of our plates, but especially the Amberjack with Harry’s berries, the iberico pork, monkfish pasta, and artichoke salad! The clementine candle for my birthday was another testament to the thought and execution of service true to their brand! Can’t wait to come back with family and friends on another night out and to check out the separate cocktail lounge! Xx
   

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   Daiva

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Myself and my husband celebrated my birthday at Bastia last night, on April 16, and it was the right place to celebrate! Cozy atmosphere, lovely decor, unique, great quality and amazing food inspired by Sardinia and Corsica islands, attentive service made our evening unforgettable! It was our first time at Bastia, but we for sure come back!
   

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   Kai VIP

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food but extremely slow service. I was there for over 2 hours for brunch and we are fast eaters. The wait staff was around doing things like setting up tables without realizing we are sitting there, looking at them, and waiting to pay. Even after getting the check, there was no follow-up. I had to walk to the waiter to get my card run so I can get out.
   

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    Vincent

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent brunch! Loved the pre-fix menu. Everything was so fresh and packed with variety of flavors. Whole group was blown away.
    

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