Hi. Sarah, the hostess saw us trying to find the Titanic Exhibit in Boston today, and directed us to the exhibit, right next to her restaurant, Basile. Sarah told us not only where to find the exhibit but also about her FABULOUS restaurant. Sarah told us about the great Titanic specials, for $99. When we left the exhibit, we went right next door to Basile, to enjoy our FABULOUS meal. Our waiter, Joshua, was absolutely fabulous. He took great care of all our needs. We cannot thank Sarah enough for recommending her Amazing Basile restaurant. Thank you Sarah!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great area, love the environment and the people are just so nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef was amazing!!! Love the food, and the drinks. Will be back soon! Supper recommend! read more

Amazing experience!!! The food was really good, flavorful, and well-prepared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was romantic and cozy, perfect for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Special thanks to Sarah for being so kind and helpful to me and my husband. She really made us feel welcome! read more

The food is good, but the service is really phenomenal. Christine at the bar, was the most thoughtful, friendly, accommodating server! I couldn't make a decision on wine- she suggested the wine flight- and it was the perfect solution. I had the butternut squash ravioli- it tasted very fresh. Huge ravioli with pistachios, oil and squash garnish. I feel a lot of people would really enjoy it, it just wasn't my jam that day. I then had the watermelon, cucumber, feta salad which was dope. Watermelon and feta just melted in my mouth. I met two people next to me who were really going hard- nice bottle of wine, in a gorgeous decanter. They devoured primi and secondi. And having chatted with them, they were both super satisfied. So, even though I had a little mismatch on food, I'm still giving 5 stars. read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Basile wine flight - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was well presented and cooked perfectly. Our party of three had the halibut steak, rigatoni bolognese, and the crab ravioli. The crab only had 3 ravioli, the addition of 3 large shrimp to the dish complemented it and made a sufficient entree. The sauces was well prepared. The halibut was tasted and had a nice flaky texture with just the right crust on top. We added a Malbec to the meal. At $55 for bottle that retails for $12.99 is somewhat typical for Boston or any large city. The dolce platter of desserts was a better buy at $14. The waiter was attentive to all needs. Worth going back some time in the future. read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Crab Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Loved everything about Basile!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is so relaxing and beautiful!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was amazing and made us feel so welcome!!! Food was unreal especially the pollo beef bolognese and the creme brulee!!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Basile is one of those places you walk into and instantly feel like you made the right choice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pollo picatta was so flavorful and perfectly cooked You can really tell they care about the details. I finished with the tiramisu and wow -- light, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully made. Definitely coming back read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had a wonderful dining experience at Basile tonight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The crabmeat ravioli is a perfect pasta dish and Hillary's Old Fashion's were delightful. Thank you for giving me the perfect conclusion to my weekend in Boston. read more

AVOID AT ALL COST Went for Valentine's, they charged 200$ per couple for a 4 course menu. - We had a reservation at 6pm but waited 30 minutes at the front cause there was someone already at our table, but there was 6 other empty tables the entire time we were waiting. They said we couldn't sit at one of them because they didn't want to ruin their system. 10 couples probably came after and got to sit down before us. - Manager didn't apologize or offer anything to compensate. He said we could eat at the bar or leave. We didn't think we could find another place on Valentine's so we stuck it out - The pasta we got was barely warm and even cold in some parts. We asked for a new heated one but they just microwaved it and gave it back - For 200$ you expect to get your own appetizer but it was 1 shared between the two. I assume the dessert was the same, but I wouldn't know since we left Worst experience ever, not even the whole story, wouldn't pay any amount to have that experience again. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Classy place for a solo date or dining with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was so attentive. The presentation was lovely. I ordered the lobster risotto and it did NOT disappoint--well-seasoned without being overpowering and the texture was just right. And ofc I ordered the apple crostata. read more

I made a reservation here on a whim one evening. I walked in (the front door sticks, so I thought they were closed for a second) and noted the nice vibe and well-appointed tables. I noticed them in part, though, because I was literally the only guest in the restaurant the entire time I was there. I was seated at the bar, which is usually my preference if I'm dining solo. The server/bartender came over to take my order. I asked a question or two about the menu, and I think the gentleman may have been new as he didn't seem super familiar with the dishes. The house bread was good, although butter tasted a bit strange every other bite or so. As an appetizer, the vegetable minestrone soup was fine. It got more flavorful toward the end. I had the recommended bolognese with lamb, which was OK for me but nothing exciting. I would give it a 3 out of 5. I will say the bartender had a quite generous pour with the wine, and they had quite a nice wine list! On the whole, Basile was middle of the road for me. read more

Wow, I was super impressed at BASILE! My family and I came here on a Friday night, reservations were made online through OpenTable. They usually have valet parking, but it was suspended due to COVID-19. They plan on resuming valet starting end of April 2022. Since the mask mandate for indoor areas was lifted, only a couple of the staff members continued to wear face masks. We were seated by the window, but they have plenty of outdoor seating as well! I would definitely want to come back and try that atmosphere when it's warmer out. Our waiter was Sergio and he was awesome! Super patient, had personality and recommended us some great options from the menu. We started off with a bottle of wine and I had the espresso martini. They had a pretty large selection of drinks, and the bartender could try and make something that was off menu. We got the pan seared scallops (*MUST TRY), and the appetizer sampler. The sampler was recommend if you wanted to try a little of everything on the appetizer menu, but the portions do come a bit smaller. For entrees, we got- -- Pasta Bella Mare- peppardelle pasta with seafood medley, tossed in a pesto sauce. Recommended if you're looking for a creamy pasta with a taste of the sea -- BASILE Cioppino- essentially a big bowl of seafood stewed in a white wine, lemony broth -- BASILE Swordfish- (Recommended by Sergio) nice a flaky swordfish, served with wild rice, risotto and spinach *loved this dish For dessert, we ended with the Crème Brûlée, and a variety of Gelato Ice Cream. Sergio recommended the Last Supper drinks as well- it was delicious! Service was great, our waiter was awesome, and food was delicious. I couldn't ask for anything more! read more

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This place deserves more than 5 stars! The moment my boyfriend and I walked in, I felt welcomed. The pasta was phenomenal -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. I also tried their espresso martini, and wow -- strong, smooth, and delicious. Desserts were just as memorable (highly recommend the creme brûlé and tiramisu). Our server was friendly, helpful, and made the night extra enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We decided to eat inside but there is an option to sit outside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

Way to expensive for what you get. You're paying 5 star prices for a 2 star restaurant. We got 1 cranberry vodka, 1 high noon, Antipasti appetizer, Bolognese, and chicken piccata and it cost us $145. The appetizer comes with 1 tiny arancini, arugula salad, tomato mozzarella, and calamari. There were only 8 calamari rings and 20 peppers and they were out of arugula, so we replaced it with an extra Arancini. My mixed drink I ordered was a cranberry vodka with a lime and for whatever reason they put soda water in it which i hate. My Bolognese was mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the $36 price tag. Also the piccata was under seasoned and bland not meeting up to its $42 price tag. As far as the portions go, they were huge, which is something you i never see at fine dining establishments. As far as the restaurant its self goes absolutely stunning, great environment, gorgeous decor, wonderful staff, just terrible food and its way overpriced. If I paid 70 bucks for that meal would've been happy. I didn't take any pictures aside from the appetizer but you can see what i mean about the calamari. read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Antipasti Tasting Sampler - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Besides the food be outstanding, a HUGE SHOUTOUT and kuddos goes to our server Alejandro. He was the ONLY WAITER in the entire restaurant. Everyone had called out. He handled the entire restaurant ( with the help of his food runners and hostess ) all night without fail. He apologized every time he came to the table ( mind you, we did not wait long for anything and the service was spot on). As for the food, get the cioppino !! It's huge and was amazing. This is not your typical tourist area restaurant. This place is a gem and Alejandro and his crew made it all the better! A definite must if you want to get away from the tourist areas for great LOCAL food. read more

Where do I start running late to our reservation due to getting lost in the city. We get to the restaurant and almost aren't able to sit because of the kitchen closing and then Sergio came to the rescue. He understood our situation being from out of town and sat us and we were able to order and enjoy. The ambiance table setting plate setting wine selection and food section were all amazing. A wonderful place for parties events eating alone and having a romantic dinner. The staff is more than helpful and enjoy and enjoy helping you with your dining experience. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone that would like some fine Italian dining with an authentic feel. read more

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Amazing drinks and food! Stopped by the bar for appetizers and drinks ! Great service, quick, friendly, and delicious! Will def come again ! read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. I wish I was joking. It is Valentine's Day and my boyfriend and I drove an hour to get dinner in Boston and this experience was our worst dining experience ever! We waited 20 minutes to get sat and then an hour for our first drinks... I wish I was joking. The food was just okay and the server did not seem to care. We spent so much money on this fixed menu to receive the worst experience. We are actually really upset we took the time to come here and pay 400 dollars on a really bad experience. read more

The service is horrific. its Valentine's Day we had an 8:15pm reservation but didn't get sat till 8:30. Then we waited an additional 30 minutes to put in a drink order. The food was fine but the service is not worth the high price. I do not recommend. read more

If you need last minute reservation on a Friday night for good Italian food, this is the one. Went with a bunch of friends and we were pleasantly surprised. Cocktails and apps were amazing, entrees were good, dessert was delicious. Calamari - perfectly cooked (4/5) Scallops - oh sooo good. Definitely one of the best scallops dishes I have ever had. (5/5) Indian masala ravioli - this was unique and delicious! (4/5) Bolognese - their #1 dish, and I couldn't agree more. Cooked perfectly. (5/5) Salmon - wasnt great. The Salmon was not cooked as well. I'd probably rate this dish a 3/5. Creme Brulee - soft, creamy and not overly sweet. Definitely a 5/5 Apple crostada wasn't bad so I'd give it a 4/5. Didn't get to try the warm chocolate souffle coz the server got the order wrong (and it takes 20 mins to bake) but it sounded really good. read more

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We made reservation for early dinner, we were greeted with a warm welcoming smile as soon as we entered. It was quite large and spacious, with a full bar and kitchen that you can see into. Within a half hour or so, it got more lively with customers kept coming in, a good sign of its popularity. We ordered a bunch of antipasti to share. Arancini con Spec, Gnocchi agli Funghi, Indian Fusion Masala Ravioli, and Calamari. The Masala Ravioli was super interesting and amazing! We were happy with all the appetizers. For main, two of us ordered Seasonal Fish. On this day, it was Grilled Swordfish. The fish was a bit too "peppery" which was unfortunate, but otherwise, it was nice. They should go a bit lighter on the pepper... The other two went with Beef Tenderloin. It was super tender, juicy, and quite amazing. All the sides were great too. Very flavorful. We see the reason why this dish is so popular! Feeling all good with everything we have ordered so far, we decided to try their desserts too! We ordered Dessert Tasting It was a great choice, and the perfect ending to our pleasant dinner. We had a nice dinner here, with friendly service, tasty dishes, and sweet ending. The swordfish was not as excellent as we wanted it to be, but other than that, we were happy with all the dishes! We especially enjoyed Masala Ravioli, unique, creative and super delicious! read more

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VERY nice for lunch - Food was fresh and delicious, dessert was a delight. Our party enjoyed every bite. Wait staff pleasant and waitress was nice; attentive without hovering. Drinks were good too! Well worth another visit. read more

We ordered a chicken dish for myself and their appetizer sampler as a dinner for my girlfriend. The appetizer was ready first but sat in the kitchen getting cold until my fiber was ready. No one came to check on us even though the restaurant was only 1/4 full. When the food arrived my girlfriend complained about the cold food. They offered to replace it but 20 minutes later I was done and her app wasn't ready. No one checked on us meantime. We canceled the app. They only comped us a dessert, not the price of her meal. read more

Last night I celebrated my birthday there. We went at 8 pm given that we had a 10 pm show. Server did not bring drinks until 8:30 and, given that we saw how slow things were coming, we decided to put in a charcuterie board with our order and made the server aware of our plans. The charcuterie board never arrived and our food got there at 9:30 pm. We had to rush our eating. The food was ok, but nothing espectacular. When the time for the check came, gratuity had been included for a party of 5 and so was the charcuterie board. Even more so, the waitress didn't really make my party aware that tipping was included so they almost tipped twice. All and all, a really bad experience. Thanks for not letting me enjoy fully my birthday. read more

Excellent service! Food was brought to us in a timely manner! Food quality/drinks were excellent, you can't go wrong on anything from the menu! read more

Exquisite food! You won't be disappointed. The ravioli is so smooth and delicious! This moscato wine and the apple dessert were amazing! Joe, our server whom we call the boss, gives the best service with such professionalism and friendliness. He owns the floor, taking care of every patron. Ask for Joe and enjoy some moscato while waiting for your delicious food all while enjoying great music and a romantic environment! Thank you Basile for helping us celebrating our anniversary! read more

I visted Basile Italian Restaurant in Boston last night for the first, and the last time. I had high hopes as the dining room was elegant and warm. We waited patiently for 45 minutes for our order to be taken. Someone came to our table at one point to ask if we would like sparkling or still water, but brought neither! The bread basket had four very thin pieces of white "grocery store" slices of bread, and not the "authentic" cuisine we had expected for the price. We ended up ordering soup and pasta with cocktails. Strangely, the pasta came "first." But as it turns out, the server had forgeotten about our soup entirely so we re-ordered it again after eating the main meal. It was our 20th anniversary so we made the best of the situation. (The restaurant staff knew it was our anniversary). I left a nice tip because I know servers depend on these -- -- and not because the service or the food was truly good. We know how lucky we are to be able to dine out, and I am only posting this review to advise others that Basile in Boston may not be a good venue, especially for a special occasion. read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I rarely give a restaurant one star but Basile really disappointed me. My bf made a reservation for Valentine's Day for 6PM. We arrived at 5:55PM and let the host know we have a reservation. They told us to wait because the table that is "supposedly" for us is still occupied. We did not think anything of it and waited. Half an hour goes by and we noticed people coming in after us immediately got their table. We asked the host again when they would expect for us to get our table. The host got the manager and the manager repeated what we heard before that our table was still used. So, we asked if we could have a different table because there were multiple empty tables (roughly 2/3 of the room was empty). The manager said no because those were "occupied." The manager gave us a lot of attitude and said we were "welcome to leave if we wanted." Since we made the reservation for Valentine's Day and thought that other places would be full by then, we decided to wait it out and 45 minutes later, we were seated. The appetizers were decent, small but edible. My entrée was some pasta dish and it was cold. I notified the waiter and she nicely took it back to the kitchen. One minute later, she came back with the same pasta plate, but microwaved. I was appalled by this. The reservation was roughly $200 for two people. It was not cheap and the service and quality of the food was just uncalled for. I really did not expect a high end restaurant to function like this. My pasta dish was not edible and I could make a better dish at home than this. Did anyone else have this experience or was it just an unlucky day for me? read more

I definitely have to say that this is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Boston this far. It is absolutely exquisite as a fine dining Italian Restaurant. The general manager of Sergio is very knowledgeable about the wine selection which came in handy with what we chose to eat. He treated us like complete royalty and honestly I have to say it was an absolutely amazing experience overall. Eva who is a server there treated us absolutely amazing as well even though we were very late to our reservation they still made accommodations for us and the food was absolutely exquisite. If you're in the Boston area it is a absolute must go to and try restaurant you will not be disappointed. read more

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We came here during Restaurant Week and tried out their special dine out menu. For appetizers, we tried the Minestrone di Verdure, Arugula Salad, Pomodoro Mozzarella Burrata, Arancini and their calamari. For our main dishes, we ordered the Gnocchi alla Fungi, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Pollo Piccata. Lastly, we ended our meal with tiramisu and cannoli. The Dijon-Mustard Vinaigrette in the arugula salad was pretty good and my sister enjoyed it despite the bitterness of arugula. The calamari were light but lacked flavor overall. The arancini was really crispy, but I enjoyed the diced tomatoes that came with it more. I felt like the gnocchi lacked flavoring overall while my companions felt like their rigatoni pasta could be cooked a little longer. The chicken in the pollo piccata was moist and flavorful so that was probably the best dish out of the three we chose but overall not impressive. The highlight of our meals was the desserts. The tiramisu was the best I ever had; it was light, flavorful, and had just about the right amount of sweetness. Despite the fruits on the tiramisu being a bit sour, I really enjoyed the dessert. Overall, the meal ended on a good note, but I would not come back for the food. read more

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Meh. Very mid. For the $$$, I won't be going back. Food was ok, not outstanding. Servers were nice but clueless and slow. Cocktail was made improperly I had to have them fix it. read more

Short story, the food was underwhelming and the service was slow despite the fact that the restaurant was practically empty. Not worth the price. Note that an automatic 20% tip is added to tables if 4 or more (it is not very clearly noted on the menu and surprised us when the bill came). Long story: This was a frustrating visit. Right off the bat the server wasn't very knowledgeable about the beers listed on the menu and had to run to the bar a couple times to find out what they actually had available. Our first round of cocktails took quite a while to arrive despite the fact that there were only a couple other tables in the restaurant. The appetizer platter was ok, however the fried calamari was more peppers than calamari. After we finished the appetizers we sat for a while before finally flagging our server down and asking if we could order our meals and more cocktails. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, however a few of our meals were lukewarm. The pasta did appear to be homemade, but did not have much flavor; no one in our group was particularly impressed with their meal. Again we sat unattended for a while before asking for the bill, which we waited for. In total we were there for 2.5 hours. Considering the price we expected a higher quality of service and food, very disappointing. read more

The pasta is perfectly al dente. It's very rare for a restaurant to pull off fresh pasta, but they did it perfectly. The ambiance is quiet, but lively. The service was professional. Our waiter was cordial but knowledgeable. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Amazing experience @ Basile this evening! The food, ambience and service by Ghiz was excellent. I highly recommend the butternut squash ravioli this fall season. Enjoy!!! read more

The food was absolutely outstanding. I had a divine lobster risotto and my husband had the squash ravioli. Drinks were creative and tasty. And the service was so wonderful--we unfortunately were pressed for time and they were able to accommodate our necessary speed. Thanks! read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Lobster risotto - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great service but Food was not great--cold, fish over cooked. Dessert was good. Server was nice. read more

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen - Beet Basile Beets Salad - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What a find! Last minute dinner for 4 on a Friday night after a L O N G day of travel. Wine, pasta, and attentive service by Alejandro, added up to a lovely evening! The Bella Mara, Crab Ravioli, and the Shrimp Carbonara were all OUTSTANDING! Wonderful ambiance without being too pretentious... read more

Nice classic/classy Italian Restaurant with an amazing menu. Fresh Pasta and slow cooked sauces make any choice a winner. Go with the steak bolognese anyway! Marisol and Christine at the bar were welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, and enthusiastic about every dish that they offered. Waiters were attentive and helpful. Great place to bring a dinner party or work party. Or pop in by yourself and sit at the bar to get served. Don't leave without trying the homemade biscotti. read more

Everything here was great! The drinks were tasty and the staff was very nice. The ambiance of the place was very chill and not too uptight. The appetizers we got were scallops, calamari, and the stuffed risotto balls. All delicious and the only thing i rememberer to take pictures of lol The main course was the rigatoni bolognese which was cooked perfectly The creme brûlée was also very tasty! read more

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Shocked by the ups and downs in the review for Da Vinci because when I had an amazing meal there during Dine Out Boston. The service, the food, the atmosphere are wonderful at Da Vinci's. The standard menu is pretty pricey but if you go for Dine Out, it's quite a steal at $38 for 3 courses AND they have Dine Out Wine Specials so my friend and I split a bottle of red for something like $29. Foremost, they give you this amazing bread to start and you're served a mashed garlic chickpea dip and basil infused olive oil. Unbelievable both dips, I could've been happy filling up on this and bread alone. I ordered Arancini for my primi and they were heaven in a fried risotto fried rice ball. The outside was perfectly crisp and the tomato confit sauce with it was amazing. My only gripe was that I wish there was more sauce for me to dip the Arancini in as there was just a swipe of it across the bottom of the plate. For the secondi, I got the Gnocchi Crema di Zucchine and this was so frickin' good. Unreal potato dumplings which our waiter told us all pastas are made in-house. The zucchini flavor was lightly infused in the Parmiggiano cream sauce. Finally for my dolci, I got the Tiramisu al Pistacchio. The pistachio cream was amazing. Definitely had a little more creme brûlée texture than standard cheesecake, but nonetheless a tasty treat. Overall, Da Vinci has made my list as one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Boston and I would definitely return again. Understandably it is pretty pricey but even with Dine Out portions (typically smaller than if you paid full price), I still had enough gnocchi leftover for another meal. read more

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