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BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen, Boston, MA

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

4.0
4
829 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    $250.00 per party

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Romantic Italian Treat: Start with welcome Prosecco toast with gold flakes. Followed by special three course dinner. $250 per couple.
    Valentine's Day Photo

What 829 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basile - Fine Italian Kitchen offers a "quaint, cool atmosphere" with a "romantic and cozy" vibe. Guests praise the "amazing food," with standout dishes like filet with potato gratin, chicken piccata, and seafood pasta. While service can be slow, the restaurant's ambiance and quality cuisine make it a worthwhile visit.

829 Reviews
  1. Tom

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was a great experience. It's a really quaint, cool restaurant with an awesome vibe. The food and service was great we would definitely come back again 

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, pricy but portions were generous. Server was not good - slow getting drinks and then when called out on it failed to resolve it and we still had to wait. He clearly didn’t care.

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  3. Dawson

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Basile has a very nice ambiance, service was a little slower than it should’ve been given that we were one of three tables in the restaurant. The food is good but not worth the hefty price tag. Overall 3/5 but if the prices matched the quality could easily be a 4/5. The prices should either lower to the standard they have or the food needs to raise the standard of the price.

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  4. John

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge table of kids. They broke plate and kind of made a scene. But everything else was great

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  5. Tom

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the 1st time Sat 1/4 at 6:30pm. It was our anniversary and we’re excited to have a nice, romantic dinner. Ambiance was nice, hostess had a special table picked out and sprinkled rose petals on the table ( very nice touch). She was great! It was an extremely slow night. Service was prompt and server was very good. Personable and prompt. Bread was brought out to start and it was completely disappointing. 2 thin slices of cheap, store bought Italian bread, pre buttered with a chipotle mayo style sauce, in a fake wooden bowl lined with waxed paper. Hate to be so harsh, but it gave a terrible 1st impression. We had an appetizer. calamari (excellent). We had entrees, Filet w/ delicious Demi glaz and a ravioli dish, both excellent. Had one glass of wine, one cocktail, one dessert, $237 w/ tip was not a great value. They need to do something about the bread ASAP. It was embarrassing and easily upgraded.

    2 people found this helpful

  6. Randy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best everything! I wish I could keep this place for myself but sharing here that you must go!

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  7. Erin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here with a larger group (seven people) and service was extremely slow. We arrived a little early to the reservation and they seated us immediately but only gave us one menu to share for the first 20 minutes, yet came to our table several times asking what we wanted. Once everyone got a menu, they ignored our table for another 20 minutes. The food was delicious and drinks were very good, however the service really put a damper on the evening.

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  8. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this restaurant many times and it's usually very good. It's a quiet place, accommodates large parties, the service is great. This visit, the food was sub-par. Lamb over cooked and no flavor, duck was only at the "ok" level. Where we usually love this place, everyone was kinda "meh" this time around.

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  9. Jennifer

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went for date night. This was our first time. We immediately loved the atmosphere. It is very cozy and romantic. Once seated, we were not rushed to order and were able to really enjoy our night. The service was perfect. We started with well-made cocktails and then I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, and my husband ordered the Crab ravioli. Both were outstanding. We split tiramisu for dessert, and it was delicious. We are looking forward to returning on our next trip into Boston. We highly recommend!

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  10. Alessandro

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

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 829 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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