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BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen, Boston, MA

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

4.0
4
820 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

4
$50 and over
Italian
Back Bay

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
Basile: "This is the best Italian fine dining in Boston" - ZAGAT.
Basile is a boutique, well renowned and highly recognized in Boston in the stylish restaurant scene, Basile is famous for authentic Italian flavors and ambiance in Back Bay/South End area in Boston since 2007.

Great emphasis is also placed on accommodating guests with dietary, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan restrictions to ensure that each and every guest has an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

The recently redesigned and modernized space also features a happening full service bar.

Chef Tony is also famous for his signature, traditional and fusion dishes. He worked at BASILE from 2009 – 2015. He was one of the critical staff who created some of today’s popular dishes back in 2009. He developed the recipes for our delicious sauces used in most of our famous dishes such as Ravioli Masala, Rigatoni Bolognese and many more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 350-0007
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Nancy Familia
  • Catering
    Catering is available, please contact us for details. www.basileboston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Boutique restaurant for authentic Italian food for over 15 yrs. Rated as top romantic restaurant in Boston. Basile Menu includes a blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine. Also famous for unique crafted cocktails and signature wines.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Between Arlington St. and Columbus Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee. Street Parking for free.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Station (Orange & Commuter Lines) AND Arlington on Green Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen offers a "hidden gem" experience with exquisite Italian cuisine and a "first class experience all around." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "exceptional service," set in a "beautiful setting." While there are mixed reviews, the restaurant is praised for its standout dishes and attentive service.

820 Reviews
  1. Alessandro

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very underwhelming experience. The seafood dish we ordered was prepared with cash that was not fresh. One of the pasta dishes was served cold and slightly overcooked. The other two dishes in our party of four were good. Service was not as attentive as it could’ve been. One had to wait for one hour for food to arrive, which was particularly discouraging given the quality. Overall, do not plan to come back here.

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  2. Darrell

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited on a trip to Boston with my wife. I visit Boston several times a year for work and when I want Italian I go to the North End. Thought we would try something different this time. My mistake. Risotto was okay. Too cheesy and not creamy. The ravioli dough was tough and chewy. The ambiance is nice and the server was friendly but that was the highlight.

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  3. Wendy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience did not live up to par with the fine Italian dining price. Not enough wait staff to attend to your needs. Lots of just waiting around for the waiter to come back to you. Food was mediocre. The positives were that they were flexible on the reservation with the number of people showing up and the ambience was nice, but tables were too close together. However, I would not come back to the restaurant.

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  4. Gregory

    Greater Boston

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. I got the filet with potato gratin and broccoli rabe. It was the best filet I have ever had the potato gratin was exceptional. My daughter got the chicken piccata and loved it. The atmosphere was very nice although the holiday decorations were lacking. I would recommend this as the food and service were excellent.

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  5. james

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place for basic Italian. We were there on a Saturday lunchtime and it was virtually empty. Nit sure why, as food was delicious. Cocktails as well. Service was a bit spotty, despite how uncrowded it was.

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  6. KEVIN

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best Caesar salad and Seafood pasta dishes I ever had by far, my dining experience here was worlds above anything I ever had before, I just can’t say enough Basil’s is in a class of its own above every other. Kevin M.

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  7. Zach

    Greater Boston

    238 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    238 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were fantastic. We always have a great meal and experience here. It has become one of our favorites.

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  8. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing food but sadly less-than-amazing service.

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  9. Juan

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance the waitress, Yoshua was amazing. Overall excellent experience

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  10. Bob

    Portland

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a strange experience here. When we arrived the hostess looked irritated to see us. We were nicely dressed so I don’t know what her problem was. We had a late lunch and had decided not to have an appetizer and to split a salad. Our server wasn’t having it. I got the impression someone had told him to make sure we ordered an appetizer. He eventually talked my husband into ordering the arancini. The salad and appetizer were served at the same so I had to push my salad to the side to eat the hot appetizer first. The food was ok but nothing special and I was full from the appetizer and could only eat half of my ravioli. I won’t be returning here.

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FAQs

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 350-0007.

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen is rated 4 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen restaurant

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

4
$50 and over
Italian
Back Bay

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

162 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Arlington St. and Columbus Avenue
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a fee. Street Parking for free.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Station (Orange & Commuter Lines) AND Arlington on Green Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Nancy Familia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 350-0007
  • Catering
    Catering is available, please contact us for details. www.basileboston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Boutique restaurant for authentic Italian food for over 15 yrs. Rated as top romantic restaurant in Boston. Basile Menu includes a blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine. Also famous for unique crafted cocktails and signature wines.
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