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Basant Modern Indian, Chicago, IL

Basant Modern Indian

4.7
4.7
463 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Delivery & takeout

What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

  • Chicago

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basant Modern Indian shines with its "exceptional food" and "inventive cocktails," offering a lively atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and large groups. Guests praise the "attentive staff" and "beautiful ambiance," with standout dishes like Fish Basant and Gulab Jamun Cheesecake. It's a "neighborhood gem" that promises a memorable dining experience.

463 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has an incredible take on modern Indian. The vibe is cool, the service was excellent, and the food was so good we couldn’t stop telling our server. Wishes we had even more to take home for left overs. Hope it sticks around, it was pretty slow at 9pm already.

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  2. Siobhan

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down delicious. Happy to introduce to friends whom had never been nor done take away.

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  3. Mark

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basant was able to accommodate a party of 14 on a Friday night. We had such a wonderful experience throughout the whole process. For larger groups, it requires more organization and planning. They were so accommodating and communicated clearly and quickly via text and/or email. We had to pre-order our food a day prior so it was coursed out accordingly and allowed our night to be stress free from ordering at the restaurant. That planning worked out extremely well! We were still able to order cocktails and / or supplemental items, but everything was timed appropriately. Our server Izzy was very attentive and helpful. Staff was great, and the service was quick! Now, the food and the cocktails were phenomenal. From fried chicken to paneer makhni to fish and chips. Spice level was great, although I wish we had gone spicy on all dishes instead of medium, but that was in fear of an unknown chef. It was great nevertheless and we enjoyed our evening very much! Well done !

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  4. Kathy

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is excellent, as are the unique cocktails. Atmosphere is lively (at least on a Friday night). Service was attentive and fast.

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  5. BrianB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem: beautiful decor, attentive service, quiet enough to enjoy a conversation even when crowded. And the food…vibrant creatively blended spices and seasonings in every dish. Loved the Fish Basant with its coconut milk spiked with habenera. Loved the buttery fish and chips with a hint of garlic. Loved the mushroom and truffle naan. This place is a must for food lovers or anyone who wants a fun affordable night out in a beautiful setting.

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  6. Joseph

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. What a great experience!

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  7. Hannah

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was divine and so good!!! Also loved the cocktails. However, we had a reservation and were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation which was disappointing.

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  8. Brooke

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried 3 different cocktails the lamb chops, duck breast, and tandoori chicken tikka - all amazing! Great service and ambiance as well. We will definitely be back!

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  9. FDAG

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Basant in the past and seems that food preparation has changed since I last visited. The appetizer kulcha was prepared as a naan. Also the Aloo Tikki was too spicy. Although the food was tasty- the kheer dessert excellent, I think you should reconsider your spice levels. My daughter was at dinner and could not tolerate the subzi we ordered mild. And we are Indian and thought the mild was more of a medium level. Your staff/space and service was excellent, but not sure if I will be returning.

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  10. Pradeep

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lamb chops were very nice and done right. But rest of the food was on the sweeter side maybe because of too much cinnamon in every dish. Breads were done very good too.

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FAQs

Basant Modern Indian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 770-3616.

Basant Modern Indian is rated 4.7 stars by 463 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Basant Modern Indian

1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Delivery & takeout
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