Basile – Fine Italian Kitchen Menu – Boston, MA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Boston, MA

Discover Italian Culinary Bliss at Basile Boston!
Escape to Basile Boston, where Italian delights reign supreme. Savor our signature wines from our own vineyard in Tuscany, specially chosen to complement every dish. Bask in the enchanting outdoor patio or immerse yourself in the elegant interior. Reserve your spot on Yelp and prepare to be seduced by the epitome of culinary artistry. Join us at Basile Boston today for an extraordinary dining experience. Buon appetito!

Upmarket choice for Italian cuisine with unique touches in a quiet, intimate atmosphere. Based on 415 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen 02116

Address:
162 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Phone: (617) 350-0007

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
4–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM
Thursday 4–10 PM
Friday 4–10 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

WINE & COCKTAIL
BASILE “Vermentino” Arteteca
Tuscany, Italy Our featured white organic wine made from Vermentino grapes Floral aromas with hints of racy citrus, pineapple and mineral characters
Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre
Loire Valley, France Finest French Sauvignon Blanc with right balance of acidity & aroma Tasty smoke flavor (W118)
Sauvignon Blanc, Tenuta Luisa
(W120) Tre Venezie, Italy Rare 100% Sauvignon from Italy. Variegated aroma of spicy notes Fresh and mineral on the palate, with a long-lasting soft and velvety finish
Pinot Grigio, Masi, “Masianco”
(W122) Veneto, Italy Pleasant and light tropical aroma, crispy, with tastes of light honey Tangerine for a tangy finish
Pinot Grigio, Da Vinci
Veneto, Italy (W124) Well-balanced with floral aromas coupled with ripe flavors of fresh apple & citrus Finishes with notes of minerals and a vibrant acidity
Rare White Blend, Dogajola Carpineto
Tuscany, Italy (W126) Innovative Super Tuscan with fruity and vivacious floral aroma 40% Chardonnay, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Grechetto
Roero Arneis, “Langhe” Ceretto
Piedmont, Italy (W128) Rare Arneis grape, a full-bodied blend with a creamy hint of hazelnut Generous flavors of pear and apricot
Chardonnay, Gallo Signature Series
Russian River Valley, CA (W130) Zesty fullness of apple, Meyer lemon and lemongrass flavor Complemented by competing notions of stony minerality and lush creaminess
Chardonnay, Antinori Bramito
Umbria, Italy (W132) 100% Italian Chardonnay, delicate with notes of ripe exotic fruity sensations Excellent freshness, finish with pleasurable notes of vanilla and hazelnut butter
BASILE “Ad Agio” (At Leisure) Montecucco Riserva Magnum
Tuscany, Italy (RP08) 100% Organic Sangiovese grapes aged 36 months in French oak tonneaux Aromas of dark-skinned berry, exotic spice and French oak, Taste of dried red cherry tobacco and toasted oak
$350.00
Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia”
| 2014 | Tuscany, Italy (RP10)
$800.00
Barolo, Ceretto “Bricco Rocche”
| 2013 | Piedmont, Italy (RP12)
$600.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Janzen “To Kalon”
| 2010 | Napa Valley, CA (RP14)
$700.00
Pinot Noir, Unconditional
Willamette, OR (R112) Lovely purple red color with aromas of rich cherry and raspberry & notes of rose petal Nicely balanced and fruit driven Pinot Noir
Valpolicella, Masi “Campofiorin”
(R114) Veneto, Italy Cherries and aromas of mild spices on the nose, and a palate of cherry & plum Flavors with hints of cinnamon and vanilla
Merlot, Bollini
Umbria, Italy (R116) Rare 100% Italian Merlot. Very deep, lively color; black cherry aromas Light tobacco notes and a long finish
Dessert Menu
Basile Tasting Platter
Extremely popular A sampler of house favorite desserts Soufflé, Cream Brulee, Cheese Cake, Tiramisu, Vanilla Gelato
$35.00
Soufflé Ai Cioccolato
Decadent and rich chocolate Soufflé served with Vanilla Gelato
$16.00
Tiramisu
Freshly made from Mascarpone cheese , Coffee soaked grand mariner Amaretti
$14.00
Vanilla Crème Brulee
Served with fresh berries
$14.00
Vanilla Cheesecake
Served with fresh berries and berry coulis
$16.00
Hot Tea
Pick your flavor from our herbal selection
$6.00
Classic Cappuccino $6.00
The Last Supper
Absolute Vanilla Vodka, Frangelico, Disaronno Amaretto, with splash of Baileys & Kahlua
$16.00
Dessert Wines
Mia Dolcea, Mascato d’Asti , Wente Riesling
$12.00
Amaretto Espresso
Italian Espresso with Disaronno Amaretto, Frangelico & Kahlua
$14.00
Affogata
Vanilla Gelato topped with warm Italian E spresso
$14.00
Amaro
Italian E spresso with Disaronno Amaretto, with splash of Averna & Fernet -Branca
$14.00
Grand Marnier
orange flavored Cognac
$14.00
Amaretto DiSaronno On The Rocks $14.00
Limoncello
served chilled
$14.00
Anisette Shot
Flavored
$14.00
Galliano
sweet herbal Italian liqueur
$14.00
Campari,
herbal infused liqueur
$14.00
Nocello
Walnut & Hazelnut liqueur
$14.00
Ferretti Biscotti Famosi $14.00
Grappa $14.00
Ala Carte dinner Menu
Antipasti Sampler
(Extremely popular, served family style) A perfect combination of Pomodoro Burrata, Arugula Salad, Arancini, and Calamari
$30.00
Mussels
Fresh from Prince Edward Island Served in a light broth of Lemon white wine, butter, Capers and cherry Tomatoes
$18.00
Scallops
(Highly rated in online reviews) Pan seared Scallops with Portobello Mushrooms, red Pepper, Gorgonzola Fig sauce
$18.00
Calamari
(Everyone’s favorite) Tempura battered Calamari and spicy Cherry Peppers, fried and served with spicy Aioli
$14.00
Prosciutto Asparagus
Prosciutto wrapped with Fennel, Microgreens, Asparagus & Fontina cheese Finished with Scallion Vinaigrette
$16.00
Pomodoro Mozzarella Burrata
Fresh Burrata, served with house Tomatoes & Basil
$12.00
Grilled Corns – Italian Street Style
Fresh local Corn, grilled with Italian herbs
$14.00
Arancini Con Speck
Lightly fried Risotto Rice balls stuffed with Mozzarella; Served on a bed of thinly sliced Speck
$14.00
Meatballs
: Sirloin Meatballs with Crostini, Tomato sauce and shaved Parmesan
$14.00
Pasta Bella Mare
(New England’s Delight) A seafood medley of hearty pieces of Lobster meat, jumbo Shrimp, and fresh sea Scallops sautéed in a pesto cream sauce, tossed in Pappardelle pasta with sundried Tomatoes and kalamata Olives
$36.00
Shrimp Carbonara
(Truly Italian) An authentic Italian dish made with Shrimp sautéed in a parmesan cream sauce with Pancetta, Fresh garlic tossed with Pappardelle pasta, finished with a freshly cracked Egg yolk
$36.00
Sausage & Chicken Aglio E Olio
Grilled Chicken and Sausage mixed with Garlic and Olive oil, served with Linguine
$32.00
Gnocchi Alla Fungi
Homemade Potato Dumplings tossed with seasonal Mushrooms Finished with a touch of Truffle Oil & Truffle Cheese
$28.00
Kabocha Squash Ravioli :
Roasted Squash stuffed with creamy Ricotta & Parmesan cheese, nutmeg & brown butter sauce Topped with sage roasted Walnuts
$32.00
Crabmeat Ravioli :
Stuffed with Crabmeat and Mascarpone Cheese served with sautéed Shrimps Cherry Tomato White Wine creamy sauce blended with English Peas
$32.00
Indian Fusion Masala Ravioli :
Homemade Indian – Italian fusion Ravioli is stuffed with Ricotta cheese, English peas & ginger then coated in a spicy Tomato cream sauce, finished with a curry leaf Pistachio pesto
BASILE Cioppino
(Signature dish) A seafood medley of littleneck Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, seasonal white Fish or Swordfish Stewed in a lightly spicy white wine and Lemon broth with blistered Tomatoes, Garlic & fresh Basil Served with freshly grilled Crostini
$46.00
BASILE SURF & TURF
(Chef’s special) Deliciously decadent pairing of steamed Maine Lobster tail & grilled Filet Mignon Served with roasted Garlic Mash with sautéed Broccoli Rabe & Veal demi glazed sauce
$50.00
Golden Duck
Confit & Breast: Served with fingerling Potatoes & Sautéed Broccoli Rabe Finished with a Fig, Cherry & Juniper Berry wine sauce
$46.00
Beef Tenderloin
“A favorite of The Phantom Gourmet” A center cut filet grilled to perfection & finished with a Chianti Veal demi glaze reduction Served over a Potato Gratin Cake and sautéed Spinach
$46.00
Aged Grilled Ribeye Steak
(14 oz) Served with roasted herbs, Yukon Potatoes & grilled Asparagus. Finished with classic Bearnaise sauce
$48.00
Lamb Chops – NZ Frenched
(Always in high demand) Served with Fingerling Potatoes and sautéed Spinach, tossed Bread Crumbs Finished with Basil Pesto sauce
$44.00
Salmon
(Healthy choice) Pan seared Salmon, served over Lentil Cake & Asparagus, finished with Brandy sauce
$38.00
BASILE Masala Halibut
(Fusion) Fresh Atlantic Halibut slowly pan seared in mild sauce with Indian herbs & spices Finished with white Wine & served with sautéed Ratatouille
$40.00
Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast cutlets pounded thin and sautéed in a Lemon, white Wine & Butter sauce with Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and fresh Garlic. Served with Linguini pasta
$36.00
Veal Ossobuco Ala Milanese
Slow braised ossobuco topped with gremolata over garlic mashed potatoes Served sautéed Broccoli Rabe
$44.00
Stuffed Lobster Tail
8 oz jumbo Lobster tail stuffed with crabmeat & broiled with butter Served with a sautéed fresh vegetables & saffron Risotto
$46.00
BASILE Sea Bass
(Fresh & local special) Served with wild Rice, orzo Risotto, sautéed Spinach & cherry Tomatoes Finished with delicious Beurre blanc Lemon sauce & roasted Pepper Coulis
$46.00
BASILE Lobster Risotto
(House special) Arborio Rice with Lobster tail & meat, White Wine, Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes and English Peas
$40.00
Cod Fish
(Very popular) Pan seared Cod crusted with Pistachios, served with Brussels, Heirloom Carrots Finished with white Wine & Lemon Butter Caper sauce
$38.00
DOLCI PLATTER
(Must have, served family style) (A sampler of four house desserts – Tiramisu, Cream Brulee, Cheesecake & Gelato
$35.00
DATE NIGHT MENU
GOLDEN APRICOT
Gold Apricot Infused Vodka with cane syrup shaken with a hint of Rum Chata
EMPRESS AVIATION
1908 Empress Butterfly Pea Blossom Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice with a Luxardo Cherry
POMEGRANATE NIGHTS
Bacardi superior, pomegranate liqueur, lime juice, cane syrup & fresh mint tossed with soda
FIG BLESSINGS
Black Fig Vodka, Cointreau, and freshly squeezed lemon juice shaken with sourced orange marmalade
BASILE SUNRISE
Patron Silver and orange liqueur mixed with Campari. Finished with orange juice and a splash of soda
BOSTON CLASSIC
Bulleit Rye Whiskey, with freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cane syrup topped with grenadine. Originated in Boston in 1898
BASILE OLD FASHIONED
Glendalough Whiskey over a muddled orange & cherry in our brown sugar Cinnamon simple syrup with a dash of orange bitters
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Tito’s, Kahlua, Baileys, Frangelico with fresh Espresso
Special Four Course Dinne
Amarone, Farina
2017 Veneto, Italy (RP24)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cakebread Cellars 2018 Rutherford, CA (RP26)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Jordan Winery 2016 Anderson Valley, CA (RP28)
Chianti Classico
Barone Ricasoli 2013 Tuscany, Italy (RP30)
Chianti Classico Riserva
Brancaia 2018 Tuscany, Italy (RP32)
Merlot
Cakebread Cellar 2017 Rutherford, CA (RP34)
Pinot Noir,
Citation 2005 Oregon, US (RP40)
Barolo
, “Damilano”Le Cinque Vigne 2015 Piedmont, Italy (RP46)
Brunello
di Montalcino, Silvio Nardi 2015 Tuscany, Italy (RP54)
Brunello
di Montalcino, SG Ugolforte 2013 Tuscany, Italy (RP60)
Barbaresco
Produttori del Barbaresco 2017 Piedmont, Italy (RP64)
Red Blend,
Blackbird “Arise” 2016 Napa Valley, CA (RP70)
Red Blend
Delectus “Knight Valley” 2009 Napa Valley, CA (RP72)

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Saurabh Dhande
Totally worth every penny and a must visit Italian restaurant! The Food experience is too rich and out of the world.

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Jesse DeMello
The bread comes out warm and oil for it is awesome. Calamari was good but the batter really took away from the flavor I thought it was too thick. The lamb chops for dinner very very good as well as the seafood dish. Overall had a great experience on their outdoor patio along Columbus Avenue.

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The Benj
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. Thank you Eva and I believe Sergio (manager) for the great time and experience and amazing night!

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Alaze
First visit

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Michael Masney
One of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in recent memory. The 8 hour bolognese tasted like it was from a can, lacked flavor, meat, the sauce was like water, and the pasta was over cooked. Don’t be fooled by the self proclaimed best bolognese in Boston.

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Dionisios Hologitas
The food here was phenomenal. Ordered the Chef’s Tasting and it was an absolutely treat. For people wary on the tasting, don’t be. The team there asks what you are in the mood for, preferences on food, allergies, anything you would personally like, etc to tailor the courses to you and your table’s preferences. The ambience is great, wine/cocktails solid and the staff friendly. The only complaint would be the wait for the food, but to be honest, the quality of all the dishes countered the one negative. I would gladly wait for quality any day of the week.

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Darrell Stam
Freshly made pasta with generous amounts of seafood and rich sauces made the meal outstanding and worth a visit. This was our first time here and it didn’t disappoint. We were seated right away and were able to linger over our courses. The creme Brule was rich in flavor and smooth in texture. A great way to end our meal.

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Danielle Chow
I am so happy that I finally decided to eat here! After about a year of walking by, my husband and I dined on their patio (heat lamps were great) and had an amazing meal. We both had the chef’s tasting and the wine flight. The wine flight in particular was a great bargain! The food itself was simply delicious and the right balance of traditional vs. modern Italian. In particular, the tikka masala raviolis, steak, and fish were tasty and cooked to perfection. Additionally, our servers were extremely attentive and friendly – bonus points that you will likely over hear them conversing casually amongst themselves in Italian.

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Brittany Sweeney
Had a beautiful Christmas eve dinner date at Basile. It was absolutely perfect. The service was incredible, attended to every need but was not overbearing or annoying (it rly was perfect), the food was incredibly delicious, my gf had the curry ravioli and I had the chicken marsala both amazing, drinks great, ambience perfect. The woman on the piano was a perfect touch to the experience. She played beautifully. This place is definately worth a dinner and many more. *This not sponsored and i do not know anyone who works there*

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Lizmaritte Matos
Had an amazing time. Everything was fresh and tasty! Alejandro was a great server. Will definitely be returning !!

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