Basta - Gstaad

Though, prices were steep, you get what you pay for. Its an open kitchen concept, giving you the opportunity to talk to the chefs, or simply just watch them prepare your food. We ordered the Minestrone soup and the beef Tartar as starters and loved every bit. The tartar was nicely seasoned and served with arugula, which had been tossed in olive oil (never had such good olive oil before). As mains, two of us had a whole sea bass /loup de mer / wolfsbarsch, beautifully cooked and served with Italian veggies (cherry tomatoes, capers and olives). The fish was presented and filled at our table. Me and my brother had the Burger (which comes as two sliders) and olive oil fries, home made ketchup and homemade wasabi mustard. Overall a great experience with great food and a great atmosphere. Will go back

We tried the fondue which was nice.We also ordered the ravioli and cheese omelette..it was okay.I have had better and i did find the restaurant a tad bit expensive.

Bad value is expected in gstaad- appalling service is what you shouldn't receive with the high prices. Basta broke with tradition and displayed incredibly bad service- took 20min to get the water. Waitress was upset to be asked for butter. Manager and waitress were intently engaged in a series of arguments during the course of a rather unpleasant late lunch. A shame as the poor chefs in the open kitchen were diligent and prepared the food well. We should have just dealt with them directly.

Little atmosphere, and whilst the fondue was fine, the other dishes were poor.  The cheese omelette was in effect a hard, solid tortilla.  A green salad was, staggeringly, a cos lettuce cut into four quarters and plonked on an empty plate.  Would not return.

Very unfriendly waitress who has changed the price list as soon we have arrived. This is unusual for Gstaad, a smiling resort