Chris Gilbreath
This place is fantastic. Two miles from our crib to Mediterranean brunch and drinks with a great bartender and chill atmosphere.
We did the Sunday brunch, tried the Hotel Cala cocktail, along with a spicy margarita, had the omelette and the Corsican breakfast, followed that with a chocolate ganache. All of it wonderful. Came back for the burger and the fennel salad with swordfish medallions. Amazing. We’re hooked on Bastia. Obv.
So glad to find this place so close to home.
… moreLoMo Phillips
Wow, what wasn’t beautiful about this restaurant? The ambiance is cozy and sexy, and the excitement for your meal starts as soon as you walk in. We unfortunately didn’t get anything to drink, but the cocktail/beverage menu looked so so good – next time, I definitely gotta try the Corsican Express martini. They also served some delicious complimentary olive oil and bread. I got the special pasta of the night – corzetti della valpolcevera with marjoram, pine nuts, and mushrooms. Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the chewiness went perfectly with the crunch of the pine nuts. The staff was very nice too. Cannot wait to come back!
… moreBo Burnout
I’ve very relieved to say my opinion has changed about Bastia! I recently visited this restaurant on Valentine’s Day and left an appropriate but sour review of this restaurant. After expressing my disappointment and concerns here on Google I was quickly emailed by the GM, Kim. She let me know how much herself and her staff valued my review and were very apologetic.
I was encouraged to come back and give it another shot. Kim let me know how much they would value the opportunity to redeem themselves and provide my partner and I with the proper Bastia experience free of charge. I could tell how much they cared, and I accepted this kind invitation back. Last night was the reservation on March 1st.
We were treated as VIP guests the minute we walked in the door. I could tell all staff was on notice, the host, our server, food runners… Everyone was very attentive and telling us how glad they were that we decided to give them another chance. I appreciated that very much!
We were greeted with a presentation of the history of Bastia, what regions inspire the cuisine, menu recommendations, details about specials, and right away we were asked about potential food allergies and our personal preferences.
To say the least, the service IMMEDIATELY stood out and was a vast improvement from our previous visit. Our food came out promptly, hot, beautifully plated and tasted exquisite. We were gifted an additional appetizer from the chef during our first course and an extra scoop of gelati with our desert! The food was exceptional, our interactions with staff were pleasant, and we felt more than welcomed at Bastia!
I’m happy to say they out did themselves and changed my mind entirely. Night and day, truly.
Little did Bastia know they were catering to a surprise celebration for my girlfriend and I, as earlier in the day we found out we’re pregnant!
Aside from the great food and great staff, Bastia will forever hold a special place in my heart for being the place my partner and I shared a decadent meal together the first night finding out we are going to have a baby.
They again comped our entire ticket but I still left a substantial tip for our server who did an incredible job! Thank you Bastia, I will be back!!
… moreBlake Rasmussen
This was a really special brunch experience and the food was exceptional. The parfait was perfect – sour, creamy homemade yogurt, mint, and sweet crunch granola. It was spicy, sweet, creamy. The Corsican breakfast was great and very different. Finally, the pancakes were great – the cinnamon was powerful, fresh. This was a great meal and I will make an excuse to come again!
… moreJanine Burdette
I think this is one of the best hidden gems in Philly! I’ve been twice now and have never been disappointed. The cocktails are incredible, and the swordfish brochettes with pesto and black rice…one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Their fresh pastas are incredible and perfect for sharing as an app. Dare I say their version of an espresso martini is the best I’ve had? I love that it’s not vodka based. We have sat at the bar both times & have had lovely conversations with the bartenders, who are very friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve never felt rushed and the overall vibe is elevated while comfortable. This is a spot I will keep coming back to!
… moreZ
Cute restaurant by the pool with a charming atmosphere and great food. We went there for brunch and enjoyed it a lot. The omelette was especially delicious. And they have a nice list of nonalcoholic cocktails. The service was excellent I have to say and made our afternoon very enjoyable. I’d definitely come back to try more of their food and soak up the sun.
… moreSophea Son
This new American spot inside a boutique hotel in Fishtown has a great ambiance, so nice inside! We came to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and the staff were attentive, even giving us a complimentary starter and ice cream dessert. The seasonal menu is full of creative dishes, and we tried almost everything! My favorites were the grilled octopus and the T-bone dry-aged ribeye with frites, the mushrooms were great. The only downside is the menus, they hand each of us about five sheets for drinks, food, specials, and bottles, which felt a bit much. Portions are a bit small for the price, but overall the food is good and worth trying.
… moreMobolaji Ijelu
Really loved the cocktails, also appreciated that they had definitions for us non-experts. We had a skate cheeks swordfish, and the special pasta dish, which were all very good. For dessert we had the olive oil cake, especially mixed with a berry was absolutely delicious. Service was very good. It does get a bit loud, very lively atmosphere.
… moreErica
Sensational flavors and an amazing mix of ingredients. Ate a few things here that I’ve usually shied away from but because it sounded so good and actually tasted so good, I’m a believer in this place as being one of the best in the city. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreDeepak Prabhakar
Great addition to the neighborhood! Very attentive service but a little slow in between courses (could very much be by design to more mimic the European style). Pastas were great, pork entree was fantastic. Drinks were good, a little pricey but that comes with the very complex mix of ingredients. Will be back!
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