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Upmarket choice for Italian cuisine with unique touches in a quiet, intimate atmosphere.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 162 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 350-0007
Website: https://basileboston.com/
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Reviews
Jaw Wingman
The atmosphere of this restaurant is very nice. The service was also good. However, my experience with the food was poor. I had dinner here as a member of a large group that reserved the whole restaurant. Maybe because of the large size of my group, I had to wait for over an hour to get my food. It was shrimp linguine, but there were only two medium sized shrimps in there … But the dessert was good and not disappointing. I would not necessarily blame the chefs, who seemed working very hard to get the food to everyone as fast as they could.
… moreSean ONeall
We actually elected NOT to dine with Basile on Valentine’s evening due to the EXTREMELY overpriced, marked up, god-awful menu.
I made a reservation mid-January for my wife and I and we were excited to try some of the menu items. Instead, we were handed a menu that informed us the ONLY thing being served was a single app, a small selection of entrees neither of us were particularly interested in, and a dessert or two, for the incredibly jacked-up price of $260.
On a regular evening, a” Special Date Night” menu comes with the antipasti sampler a ravioli sampler, the main entree, dessert sampler, and a bottle of wine or two cocktails for $200.
There’s also special 3-course dinner menu that’s $59 per person.
But I guess because it’s Valentine’s day, they felt like they could overcharge people without ever informing them of the menu change. And to top it off, when I told the hostess we would be leaving instead of eating, we we told they were going to charge $75 the credit card they had on file which they made me give them to keep the reservation, in case we didn’t show up.
I had to tell them I would like to speak to management in order to not be charged for showing up and deciding we didn’t like the new menu “option.” We instead had to find somewhere else, somewhere with a reasonable menu, at 7:30 on the busiest night of the year, in downtown Boston, with no reservation.
They really wanted to gouge people who just wanted to have a lovely night out with their partner because they assumed we’d have no other choice than be fed their garbage.
Well the fact that we were there for 10 minutes and still weren’t approached by a single staff person except to have the menu dropped off was actually plenty of time to call around and find a lovely place across the street with 2 open seats at the bar.
We had a fantastic evening, literally no thanks at all to, and actually in spite of, Basile Fine Italian Kitchen.
… moreI made a reservation mid-January for my wife and I and we were excited to try some of the menu items. Instead, we were handed a menu that informed us the ONLY thing being served was a single app, a small selection of entrees neither of us were particularly interested in, and a dessert or two, for the incredibly jacked-up price of $260.
On a regular evening, a” Special Date Night” menu comes with the antipasti sampler a ravioli sampler, the main entree, dessert sampler, and a bottle of wine or two cocktails for $200.
There’s also special 3-course dinner menu that’s $59 per person.
But I guess because it’s Valentine’s day, they felt like they could overcharge people without ever informing them of the menu change. And to top it off, when I told the hostess we would be leaving instead of eating, we we told they were going to charge $75 the credit card they had on file which they made me give them to keep the reservation, in case we didn’t show up.
I had to tell them I would like to speak to management in order to not be charged for showing up and deciding we didn’t like the new menu “option.” We instead had to find somewhere else, somewhere with a reasonable menu, at 7:30 on the busiest night of the year, in downtown Boston, with no reservation.
They really wanted to gouge people who just wanted to have a lovely night out with their partner because they assumed we’d have no other choice than be fed their garbage.
Well the fact that we were there for 10 minutes and still weren’t approached by a single staff person except to have the menu dropped off was actually plenty of time to call around and find a lovely place across the street with 2 open seats at the bar.
We had a fantastic evening, literally no thanks at all to, and actually in spite of, Basile Fine Italian Kitchen.
The Bostonian
One of the worst restaurants I have visited in Boston in a while. I only came here for drinks and I am glad I didn’t get food it would have been awful. The atmosphere is extremely quiet, boring, and so old fashioned. I was about to take a nap at the bar. There was only two other people at the restaurant yet our cocktails took forever to receive. The bartender was terrible and unfocused. He had to ask us multiple times what we ordered. We were given free bread with a gross sauce that apparently was hummus (wow very Italian lol). The mule had weird floating dried figs that would go into my mouth when I took a sip. The cocktails taste wise were mediocre. The bartender dipped a straw into my cocktail before pouring it in a glass and serving it to me which I have never seen anyone do before. It was unprofessional in my opinion and weirded me out. POS system was down had to pay with cash. A total mess. Overpriced given the service and quality as well.
… moreJohn Healy
Lacking attention to detail, and just overall generic. We had an early reservation so the place was very empty for dinner. I arrived early and they let me sit at the bar, ordered a cocktail which was ok, but the bartender was pleasant and personable. We ordered a variety of apps, burrata, calamari and meatballs, all of which were fine. Not terrible, but nothing noteworthy. I ordered the filet medium-rare, and the meat was underwhelming and overcooked (medium-well at best). The staff was all friendly. They really struggled to get the lighting right, it was either bright, or nearly black. Back to my original point that the details were missing, especially on such a quiet evening.
… moreGodfrey Ainooson
Checked this place out during Dine
Out Boston, and it was a great experience. Service was quick and friendly, the atmosphere was intimate with adequate lighting. Food was delicious without being overstuffed. Main gripe would be the lack of more rum cocktails, but the full bar could make any i asked for, so they can slide on that lol
… moreOut Boston, and it was a great experience. Service was quick and friendly, the atmosphere was intimate with adequate lighting. Food was delicious without being overstuffed. Main gripe would be the lack of more rum cocktails, but the full bar could make any i asked for, so they can slide on that lol
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Basile is a cozy Italian gem with a lovely outdoor patio, perfect for a date or a relaxed lunch vibe. The chicken parm was easily one of the best I’ve had. We also tried the mussels, which were super flavorful and comforting. The location is walkable to nearby shops, making it ideal for lunch followed by a city stroll. A solid pick for date night or an easy night out with friends.
… morevanessa barbosa
I had a great time dining at this Italian restaurant! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We enjoyed a variety of dishes, including pasta, charcuterie board, ribeye, dessert, and drinks. The service was friendly and made for an enjoyable experience. I’d definitely consider coming back for another meal!
… morewendy chin
Have not been to this spot since it was the old DaVinci. The layouts and decor didn’t not change too much. Came on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday. Made reservations but the restaurant was only half full. Mentioned on reservation that we will be celebrating a birthday but no acknowledgement. Most restaurants, either the hostess and/or server would mention or at least ask and wish the birthday person a happy birthday. It’s a small but nice gesture. Our server was polite and friendly whenever he was at our table. Even though the restaurant was only half full, they must’ve been understaffed or lack of training. Service overall was slow. Server took our drink orders, knowing we didn’t order wine, the big glasses were still left on our table. There was a woman kept walking around, helping set up the table and looking around. Maybe not her job but we had put our wine glasses on the side of the table and asked her to clear it so there’ll be space for food. I’m not nitpicking or anal. But given the location, prices and “fine Italian”, I expected a bit more service.
The food was very underwhelming. Our server was nice enough to separate the charcuterie board into 2 due to someone in our party is vegetarian. We got the Arancini, they are on the smaller side. The sea bass seasoning on top was very salty, fish itself was cooked perfectly. The duck was medium rare but tasted more rare as it was very chewy. All the pastas came out cold. The wild mushroom risotto was dry and rice was undercooked (hard), the pumpkin ravioli had very little filling and not much taste, the fiori alla Norma was disappointing (the description sounded good but it lacked flavor, tasted like a step up from chuck e cheese pasta (if they actually served pasta)).
When we finally got the check (light black ink printed on dark pink paper), my friend just gave her card without looking. The server ran the card then realized it was the wrong check. Instead of voiding, he suggested charging the card again for the difference. We were ok with this. But then after found out there was a 2% credit card fee. Have not seen this at other restaurants.
… moreThe food was very underwhelming. Our server was nice enough to separate the charcuterie board into 2 due to someone in our party is vegetarian. We got the Arancini, they are on the smaller side. The sea bass seasoning on top was very salty, fish itself was cooked perfectly. The duck was medium rare but tasted more rare as it was very chewy. All the pastas came out cold. The wild mushroom risotto was dry and rice was undercooked (hard), the pumpkin ravioli had very little filling and not much taste, the fiori alla Norma was disappointing (the description sounded good but it lacked flavor, tasted like a step up from chuck e cheese pasta (if they actually served pasta)).
When we finally got the check (light black ink printed on dark pink paper), my friend just gave her card without looking. The server ran the card then realized it was the wrong check. Instead of voiding, he suggested charging the card again for the difference. We were ok with this. But then after found out there was a 2% credit card fee. Have not seen this at other restaurants.
Thuy
Classy place for a solo date or dining with friends. 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.
… moremary
The atmosphere here was so nice!! They were able to seat a table of 10 for us last minute. They have non-alcoholic drinks and a lot of variety in their food. Very authentic Italian sauce said my Italian teammate on par with his Italian grandma. The asparagus was my favorite! A MUST TRY, the asparagus.
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