Best Italian restaurant in Miami. Great ambiance. The service is amazing, they are always happy and friendly. Food is delicious, every dish I have tried is 5 stars. read more

Stellar food with a side of mediocre service..... My wonderful friends know I love Italian food, and in anticipation of my birthday, they made a reservation to dine at Basilico - Doral. I had hear raving reviews of their food and I really looked forward to experiencing this first-hand. Our reservation was for Saturday at 8pm. We arrived a bit before 8pm and allowed for the standard 15-minute grace period to elapse prior to following up on our table. The grace period elapsed, and my friend courteously asked the "server" as to the status of our table. The server unpleasantly replied: "The table has not gotten up, what do you want me to do, that is not my problem" After such poor response, she requested to speak with the manager, and to our surprise, HE WAS THE MANAGER! We were in awe as to the manner in which he poorly handled this situation. After this, we debated as to if we should stay or leave, and we decided to stay as I'm willing to put up with horrible service to have amazing food. I'm glad to say the food did not disappoint! we started with Grilled Octopus (which was perfectly cooked) and Burrata (which was fresh and tasty!). My main dish was a medium-well new York Strip with a side of Risotto. The 16 oz. steak was cooked to perfection and very tasty, and the risotto did not disappoint. For our closing, we ordered the Apple Struddle and Tiramisu, which were also outstanding. VERIDICT: If you are looking for amazing food and willing to potentially experience less than desirable services, this is it! read more

We came here to celebrate our grandmas 93rd birthday one of our uncles recommended it and so we came. It was definitely worth it- everyone had something different and enjoyed. We started with their appetizers: calamari, cold cuts boards and bread Then I had one of their pomodoro pasta , seafood and no seafood. The milanesa steak was to die for. And the didn't stayed behind our top options. The service was on point and ambiance was great for what we needed on a Saturday evening. Dimmed lights, and elegant setting read more

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Great service, food is amazing, really good, also great ambiance, highly recommend this place!

Basilico Restaurant has great food, excellent service, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in Italy. The experience was warm, authentic, and enjoyable. Highly recommended!" read more

Love coming here! Great ambiance, amazing service and even better food! I've been coming here for years and it's always the same consistent taste read more

Basilico Ristorante - Churrasco - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

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Had their Salmon, food was very tasty. Enjoyed it more than expected. Server was polite. Great place for lunch . I recommend the salmon with balsamic sauce. read more

The peach and fig ravioli and the seabass (not pictured) was beyond delicious. The papardelle was ok but def recommend coming. The service wasn't the greatest and they took forever! Ambiance was nice, not loud! read more

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I had a very pleasant dining experience. The restaurant has two distinct indoor dining areas, and both are very well organized and maintained. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs the entire time we were there. The food was perfectly prepared, very flavorful, and the portions are just right (not small, not overly abundant). The restaurant does get crowded, so I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time. They don't have a full bar, but they have a great selection of wines. The only things that prevent me from awarding 5 stars is the lack of full bar, the prices are a bit on the high side, and the parking can be challenging; spaces are often limited and tight. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Salmon lunch special - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

This is a Doral staple for authentic Northern Italian fare. The pasta dishes are plentiful and flavorful. Wait to hear the specials before you make up your mind. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful, as we had a party of 10. This place is casual and quaint, with understated decor and brilliant Italian touches throughout. Their Italian wine selection is varied and tasty as well. I first went to Basilico almost two decades ago and it has maintained its high standards for food and services. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Filet mignon in a red wine reduction with cherry tomatoes and onions with a Parmesan risotto - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

Pros: -good pricing for the quantity of food -calamari was cooked and seasoned well -Linguini Integrale al Pomodoro, Funghi, Spinaci E Formaggio Di Caprino from their lunch menu was solid with noodles cooked perfectly and all the garnishes well balance -we had a large group (~15 people) and all the food came out relatively quickly -servers came by frequently to fill our waters -the lunch menu all came with either a soup or salad -interior décor was lovely and felt high class Cons: -some of the plates were a little dirty -when some servers came back to ask if we wanted some grated cheese, they just dump a bunch without checking with us how much we wanted read more

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18% Mandatory tip for food despite waiter only doing basics and not checking in. Small portions. Food wasn't outstanding. My dad felt similarly about his dish. What am I paying 28% tip for if you haven't done anything special. I don't mind when it is well deserved but in this case it is not. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Ravioli di pera - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

It was a delicious meal for lunch! The branzino was delicious and the side veggies are always good. The chicken Marsala with mash was certainly enjoyed! We started with salads and the butternut squash soup was perfect! It's a favorite of mine and it never disappoints. read more

The food is consistently great! Service good as we reserved last minute with no issues.

Horrible customer service. I made a reservation for 8:30 PM, but our table wasn't ready until 9:00 PM. When I asked the manager for an estimated wait time, he said he didn't know, told me I had to wait, and stated that it wasn't his problem. He was extremely rude. While the food was delicious and our waiter was great, the manager clearly needs additional customer service training. read more

This place is a little gem in Doral. The food is delicious and has great prices. Great service, and very friendly. The place is nice and spotless. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Cacio & Pepper delicious - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

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Another fantastic lunch at an incredible restaurant. We celebrated Father's Day after church and traveled to Doral and it was well worth it. I was afraid that we might not find a table since we had no reservations but we were seated and the service was impeccable. Our appetizer was roasted octopus and followed by a delicious Iberico pork loin and a fantastic grouper dish. Again a very family friendly location and great service. Please give yourself a treat and enjoy very well made dishes with a touch of family atmosphere. A must in Doral. read more

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Try the pear ravioli. Amazing. Service was fantastic. There's a lot of people that go there so you know you're getting fresh food. Highly recommend. read more

The service was top notch, the restaurant is not the biggest but it has a really warm and nice ambiance. The food was so good I forgot to take a picture, really nice lunch specials as well. The bolognase pasta was another level and the pesto pasta with chicken is one of the best I had in a long time. Will definitely come back read more

Basilico Ristorante - Expresso - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

Wandered in on a sat nite after dinner plans at a nearby restaurant fell through because they were too busy. Really just wanted to be fed. Came in, intriguing specials, decent and fairly priced menu. Veal scallopini. 10 out of 10. Fantastic - delicious. Just the right amount of lemon & capers. Soft, tasty veal. Lamb chop - well salted medium rare. Served with an excellent risotto. Nice tiramisu for dessert, complimentary bread. Nice neighborhood restaurant which likely relies on regulars & repeat business. I can see why they get it. Really a gem. Would return. read more

The food was subpar. The service was invisible, but not in a good way. The ambiance was pleasant. We will never return. We started with a lobster bisque that lacked flavor and texture. Our waiter forgot one of the bowls, so my wife had to wait while he corrected his mistake. The second bowl had no garnish. Even Publix puts a few small chunks of lobster in its bisque, but this had none. There was no lobster flavor whatsoever. Neither my wife nor I could eat more than a few bites. The inattentive waitstaff took our bowls away without inquiry. Since this was a late lunch, my wife and I were to share a veal scallopini. Luckily the bisque killed our appetite since our $26 order had only one very small piece of veal. It was chewy with a strange taste. It came with an overcooked vermicelli drowned in a rather greasy reduction with soggy capers. We were likely the only ones to notice since a fútbol (soccer) game was entertaining the waitstaff from behind the bar. We never really knew who our waiter was, which helped make our experience even more forgettable. For the same price, Carrabba's has the same dish with over twice the food, with better flavor, including a soup, and much better service. We wanted to like this place, as everyone enjoys a quaint neighborhood Italian restaurant. This one has been around a long time. We cannot understand why. It missed the mark on almost every aspect. We will not return. read more

Amazing food and outstanding service! We also had calamari and pasta. Everything was delicious. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Grilled salmon with veggies and mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

If you're in the area and craving Italian food, this place is a must. The food is delicious and I really enjoyed the saxophone player while we were having dinner. We had two espresso martini which were delicious, and Bronzino was to die for cooked perfectly, as well as the short rib, which are their best sellers. The service was great and I would definitely come again with my family. read more

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Again went to eat at this awesome restaurant in Doral Fl. Great vivint scene and decor. Friendly staff and very attentive no waiting here. The Carpaccio was perfect slim cut and i mean fresh! Great Arugula salad with it . Their bread wow is not the norm its so good like the old days.my wife hd the lamb chops with a great apricot demi glaze grilles wow . I order the half of Vacio OMG! It was half of a gigantic steak I mean huge . Perfection is all I can say. Juicy medium well man it was soft and plenty , see pics, i had my hands full! Add some 10 year old port and Villa Antinori wine and it was perfection . My dish cane with a Pomodoro past that was amazing and my wife's w a cheese risotto. Man that Pomodoro pasta could anyone crazy! Risotto was on point I mean everything was perfect. Great wine selection and good menu. Kudos to the staff for another wonderful experience! read more

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Been many years but the quality hasn't changed! The one thing I noticed that did change is the servers don't go over the specials since they're listed on the back, but they're willing to answer questions and provide excellent service. The food was top notch as always while dining with my better halves. read more

Basilico Ristorante - My better halves! - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

Excellent food and service a delicious split. Pea soup and an example bread pudding with ice cream wonderful experience will come back again read more

Came here with a friend - place was fantastic I had a flank steak with Alfredo pasta - absolutely delicious - dessert tiramisu was also great read more

Basilico Ristorante - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

I really wanted to come here and express how much I love this place. It means so much to my family and friends, a true italian joint with amazing service. Its nice to see a restaurant that has a stable staff for so many years, the food never fails man I mean any pasta dish will never let you down. I love getting the steak here with fettuccini alfredo. They have specials everyday and have a really nice wine list. A true Doral staple, anyone thats lived here over 10 years will for sure agree! Ive spent atleast 3 birthdays here in the last ten years. My dad loves this restaurant and its original restaurant in Miami Springs, making it even more special for me. Thank you so much for everything Basilico, I love you forever!!!! read more

Outstanding restaurant, food is delicious, service was great, quick, respectful, very family oriented and very clean.

Had dinner with friends on Saturday 6/22/24. The service was almost non existent to the point of rudeness. The restaurant felt like a nicer version of a cafeteria. It was very loud, the floor was not clean and the majority of the diners were dressed in shorts and flip flops, workout clothes, and looked like they just came from a little league game. A little too casual for a nice restaurant. Their only saving grace was the food. Everything we ordered was very nice. The appetizers, main dishes and dessert, were all very good, unfortunately, we will not be returning. I suggest take out if you live close by. You'll enjoy great food without the attitude. read more

OMG THIS RESTAURANT IT'S ANOTHER LEVEL!!! The wine selection is awesome also the food is unbelievable delicious, the chef CARLOS LOYAL is BEYOND AMAZING. The staff Are very professional and friendly, the ambience and the service is 20 out of ten !!! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS PLACE 200 % go and check it out personally..../. LOVE IT !!!! read more

Amazing food. Heart warming and the pasta felt like it was made at home. Great ambiance and mood, it was relaxed and easy to speak. Best italian restaurant I have been to in Miami so far. read more

This restaurant is better each time that we return ! The service (Carlos) is impeccable and the food is very delicious. Bread is good. Had the scaloppine Picatta and the sauce is to die for. The veal comes with pasta but I asked for mashed potatoes which were delicious and homemade. Hubby ate the Ravioli d'Pera (he always eats this) and said it was tops. Pleasant unhurried evening with friends. Only suggestion is not to eat for dessert the bread pudding because it is not traditional and very light in taste. read more

The Good: Aesthetics were nice, friendly and polite staff, bread was warm and fresh. The Bad: Spaghetti with bolognese was their "house special" so I got that but just was kind of blah. Pasta was stiff and just not a ton of flavor here. Wife had a pasta and mushroom dish that she said was ok. Server didn't provide recommendations when asked "everything's good" and didn't go over the specials. Banana pudding for dessert was awful, only had 2 bites each, just super firm and didn't taste great. Wine and Beer only as well. Overall: Had high hopes for a Mom and Pop hold in the wall Italian joint but didn't fulfill expectations at all. Wouldn't come back or recommend but maybe we just caught them on a bad night. read more

Basilico Ristorante - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Doral, Florida

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This restaurant is the very best in Miami. All the dishes in the menu are delicious. Including desserts.The bolognese Pasta is out of this world. And the services is fantastic, very attentive, kind. Last prices are truly value for money. The plates are generous in quantity. I totally recommend this restaurant to anyone! Love it! read more

What a great find! We stopped there while in Doral for lunch, as we were going on our traditional December trip to Mercato Italiano to load up on Italian salumi and other Italian imported food. The strip where Basilico is located is a small one and easy to miss. It's located on NW 41st St, east of 107thAve and west of 102nd Ave. For some reasons I thought I was going to some type of Italo-American small place, you know, the typical "pizza and pasta" joint. Well, big surprise instead: we ended up in a white tablecloth upscale-feel restaurant, really a place that feels like an Italian trattoria. The ambience is relaxing, clean and like I said, really "Trattoria-style": you don't go there to grab a drink at the bar, you go to eat. The décor is neat, from the modern spot light on the ceiling to the wood frames all over the place to mix modern and nice comfort style. The other surprise factor was that the prices are very reasonable for Miami and for people like us coming from West Palm Beach, the value price/quality was totally great. I had the paccheri all'amatriciana, very good and rich with the thick amatriciana sauce. My wife had the Ravioli with gorgonzola, fico e pera (fig and pear) and they were really a nice delicacy. Both dishes were $ 18.95 each, we were in some sort of paradise coming from an area where some spaghetti with 4 small shrimps on top can set you back easily $ 26-28. We split an Italian salad and were super satisfied; service was great and we felt at home. I had a glass of Chianti D'Albola, my wife a glass of Merlot from Friuli (a rare find in Miami); she won this one. Her merlot was much better than the Chianti, so much that I had that as my second glass. This is going to become out place to go in Doral for our future trips to that area. Last thoughts: no liquor license, that means no "Amari", or other Italian digestive liquors. Big deal? Nope. Also, if you are far from Doral you can visit them in Miami Springs (I believe NW 36th St and 59th ave). Molto buono! read more

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This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Miami it has it all: great food, great service and amazing prices ... I shouldn't be reviewing so this gem stays hidden read more

Excellent pasta, great food overall, great ambiance . Quality is always excellent. Highly recommend it. This is not an American joint. If you expect Caraba's you'll be disappointed. read more

Un lugar tradicional en el Doral. Comida, ambiente y servicio excelente. Todo a tiempo y perfectamente elaborados. Es uno de mis sitios preferidos de Miami. read more

We have been driving by this place for years, and finally decided to try it out last week for lunch. The restaurant is located in a very unpretentious but extremely crowded strip mall. Once you get inside, however, you find yourself in a chic (yet not snobbish) place with down tempo music in the background. Their bar is small, but they have two spacious dining rooms, all nicely decorated with Venetian masks and painting. I also liked the fact that the tables are not so close to each other. Their lunch menu has very good prices, but to tell the truth their regular prices are extremely convenient as well; not to talk about their wide choice of wines, where you can get several of them at just $8.00 (without being in HH)! We ordered homemade Ravioli al gorgonzola e pera con salsa di fico ($16 on lunch special, just $19 on the regular menu) and Paccheri all'amatriciana (for the regular price of $19). The entrees come with choice of soup and salad, which wasn't the regular "garden salad" that usually restaurants offer, but a fresh arugula salad with diced tomatoes and some strips of fennel! Then as usual, in every Italian restaurant I "have to" try the tiramisu. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service very attentive: it is now on our 'list of the best restaurants in Miami', and I'm looking forward to going back soon again to try their other dishes. read more

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