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Basilico, Millburn, NJ

Basilico

4.7 (1705)
$31 to $50
Italian
324 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Basilico Restaurant, located in Millburn, New Jersey was established by owner Mario De Marco , formerly of Sergio's, also in Millburn. Graduate of the Hotel Management School in Alassio, Italy. From Italy, he brought his original and authentic Italian cuisine to Millburn.

Basilico has a definite New York look and feel, which reflects in our food items. We use the best of ingredients. "Casual and chic" is how we have been described by reviewers. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable and energetic. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of hospitality, remembering that you are the guest, and it is our ultimate goal for you to leave thoroughly satisfied. Special requests can be accommodated.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Claude Browne
  • Private party facilities
    Please inquire for further details.

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What 1,705 people are saying

Basilico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basilico in Millburn is cherished for its "excellent food and service," offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Many diners praise the "delicious food, attentive staff," and convenient location near the Paper Mill Playhouse. It consistently provides a "fantastic dining experience," with a diverse menu that has delighted guests for years.
1,705 Reviews
  1. amy VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a winner.been a go to for many many years. Service excellent. The truffle menu was extraordinary

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  2. Nihad

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is excellent. They are very attentive and accommodating.

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our visit to Basilico was disappointing… Service was good. Unfortunately, the food was not. One of the spreads with the bread was like a watery hummus…not sure what that was. Split the carbonara pasta dish as an appetizer. Was okay… but didn’t taste like carbonara should. One entrees was the short ribs. Here the meat was cooked well and tasted good. The saffron risotto with it was not great. The other entree was the organic chicken Basilico. This was not good at all. The sun-dried tomatoes were overpowering, the mushrooms did not taste right, and the Marsala sauce was not good. Overall the dish was unfortunately nauseating.

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  4. Nikki

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here w my daughter and my MIL before seeing a play at paper mill and everything was fantastic, my MIL commented on her salad being the best and that she will come back just for that with my FIL. Perfect location near paper mill and absolutely wonderful gem in restaurant! Will go back :)

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  5. Jennifer

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening catching up with a friend! First time at this restaurant. We were able to eat amazing food while sharing stories, laughing and it felt like we were the only ones there. The attention form the staff as they anticipated what we needed was amazing we didn’t need to ask for anything! We ordered for appetizer the charcuterie board with the fresh basket of bread. For my entree, I had the Chicken Milanese which was cooked to perfection and so refreshing with fresh tomatoes and shaved cheese and to finish off we shared the napoleon desert with cappuccino, a perfect ending to a great night out!

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  6. Tim VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food in a pleasant atmosphere and reasonable prices

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  7. Thomas M

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going here and can’t wait to return. My wife is an incredible Sicilian cook, so we rarely go out for Italian. She loved it as much as I did. ❤️👏

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  8. Lauren VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always my neighborhood go to! Service is personal and friendly,food delicious. always a solid experience.

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  9. Vivian VIP

    New York City116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious at Basilico, good ingredients make for good food. The staff is always very friendly.

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  10. Fussy Eater VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basilico has been a staple in Millburn for well over 30 years! Food is delicious and the service is very attentive! Love the ambience too! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!

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FAQs

Basilico does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Basilico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 379-7020.

Basilico is rated 4.7 stars by 1705 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Basilico

324 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Millburn
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claude Browne
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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