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BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen, Boston, MA
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BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen

4.1
4.1
722 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

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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.
  • Private party contact
    Basile : (617) 350-0007
  • 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

  • New Years Eve - Special Dinner

    $100.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Special Menu - details coming soon

What 722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

722 Reviews
  1. MatthewK

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great company dinner at BASILE with 12 people. Excellent service and everyone raved about the food, which was delicious. Would highly recommend.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Ugh. Not worth it. Service was very slow at best. Drinks were not made well and bar was also slow. Food came late and was warm. We waited foe 2.5 hours to close out our table. Do not eat here.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing. Service, food and vibe. 100% recommend!

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  4. joeyc

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    Food was great, server was nice but could not read the room. Food came out fast but service itself was slow, only about 10 tables when we were there and there was so much time in between taking our orders. We would have got dessert but another course would have taken another 45 minutes. Ambiance was 10/10 though beautiful restaurant

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  5. RayS

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    This restaurant decor is good and the service is also good but some of their dishes are a disaster. Their two ravioli dishes are inedible. Chewy and hard - uncooked and their food is cold to lukewarm. Not at all enjoyable. The only good thing was the desert. After desert, the main waiter wanted us out (we were a party of 3) and said they needed the table but in reality there were plenty of vacant tables. They also knew they would get a poor review and probably told Open Table that we did not show up. Not nice. I would stay away from this restaurant. It was very disappointing.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    Service was terrible! Food was below average. Would NOT recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good wine list and diverse menu. Lamb and tenderloin dishes were excellent. Service was perfect.

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  8. JoeS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife there for her birthday. It was a hit. Food was great, service attentive and overall a lovely fine dining experience. Highly recommended.

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  9. StacieA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Basile accommodated our last minute Party of seven after another restaurant completely messed up our reservations. Since it was for our 30th Anniversary; and we brought our family to visit The View at The Prudential, we were extremely grateful. The Hostess decorated our table with beautiful mini red satin hearts around the candles on our table. Considering that we arrived within a half hour of booking, this was extra special ! The ambiance was lovely. The saxophone player was great. The food was delicious, and to top it all off our waitress Marisol was amazing. I would highly recommend. We will be back. Thank you for saving our night & adding some extra special touches !!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always with the creme brule absolutely stealing the show for dessert

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  11. KarissaK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Marisol was our server and she’s the best! So friendly and gave great recommendations. Our favorite dishes were the Basile scallops, the bolognese with mixed lamb and beef, and trofie al pesto. Also great espresso martinis!

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  12. DONALDNJOJO

    Orange County

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marisol made our evening magical! She went over & beyond to make my sister’s celebration magical! The Sax player came close to our table, played happy birthday to my Sis as we sang! The food is incredible! A beautiful intimate restaurant highly recommended!

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  13. Piedpiper

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very mid. Not great. For as expensive as it was, I was disappointed. There’s a reason it was so easy to get a reservation at the last minute. Actually, several reaons. So many better choices out there.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Joshua was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the Five Course meal experience. Extensive wine list and wonderful jazz music. When in town will definitely return.

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  15. JeremyS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Old school Italian and community institution. Great place to have a conversation. Food is good but better Italian in the North End

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  16. davidp

    Miami

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Really nice place , good vibe .TERRIBLE FOOD. Lost their chef?

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    We arrived for our reservation and were promptly seated. So far so good, we thought. Nearly 20 minutes went by before we were finally able to flag down restaurant staff to see if we would be getting a waiter to take our drink orders. Of course, at this point, we were ready to place our entire order and we did so as soon as our waiter finally came over. We noticed all other tables had a bread bowl after placing their order and expected to receive one while we waited. Nothin. No bread ever came. Finally, our food came out. We ate. It was good food. Tipped 20% (because why deprive someone of their livelihood) and left. We felt like an afterthought the entire time. Unfortunate as we were celebrating a special occasion.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Alejandro was awesome. Attentive and knowledgeable

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  19. RogerY

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was tasty. Service was on the slow side, we had to track down our server a few times. Prices have increased quite a bit since last visit.

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  20. ChristopherS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought a pharma team, party of 16 to Basile on Thursday night. Alejandro was very attentive, which doesn’t always happen with larger parties. I don’t think anyone had a complaint, lots of compliments on the food and service. It was a wonderful night. I could not be happier that I was able to get us all in. They were very accommodating when I asked for additional seats on the same day of the reservation. Thank you for a successful evening!

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  21. Carroll

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting Boston for work. Saw great reviews for this restaurant – and BOY WERE THEY RIGHT! This place has incredible atmosphere. Very jazzy, with a sexy feel, but not pretentious and not too stuffy. Just perfect. Music playing in the background and the lighting is beautiful. Service was incredible. Our waiter and the bussing staff and the support from the bar, we really felt at home. Intimate warm feeling on a cool evening in October. Lovely support for a friend having a birthday. Great wine list and the food was delicious! BIG THANKS TO THE STAFF – allowing us to enjoy ourselves and close the place down! Just fabulous!

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  22. FrankP

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and outstanding service. I stop here every time when visiting Boston.

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  23. KinderJude

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared the watermelon salad which was delicious. Then we had the ravioli Masala and the House special rigatoni with eggplant. This dish arrived only warm but when I asked, they fixed another right away and it did not disappoint! The “sugo” would have made any Italian nonna proud! Our meal was rounded off with a rich tiramisu, accented with fresh fruit that made us feel we were “eating healthy”!

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  24. Robert

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice evening. Food was very good and ambience and service were excellent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Very very poor food Very poor food Very poor food

    1 person found this helpful

  26. JimmyCalzone

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! We had a romantic meal. I love this place!

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  27. PatrickC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Bread service was a couple store bought roles with a weird hummus. No olive oil/balsamic. One server was covering the whole restaurant. He was nice, but couldn’t do it all. The broccoli rabe came out like wet spinach. The salads and pasta dishes were quite good, but the place was pretty dead when nearby restaurants were crowded. Overall strange vibe.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Ambiance improved once the saxophone playing ended. The saxophone was good, but too loud especially when the musician walked through the restaurant.

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  29. DavidW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service from Marisol, 7:00 reservation and they seated us immediately. Food was beautifully prepared, presented and overall spectacular! An amazing dining experience on a date night!

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  30. CambridgeZach

    Greater Boston

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food, service, and atmosphere, we’re all great.

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  31. home4226

    New Orleans

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Found this restaurant on open table. It was close to our hotel. We were a little disappointed. We did decide to do the chefs 5 course special. Appetizers were very good, pasta was just okay, we had sea bass for the next course, it was good. The next course we chose lamb chops. They were good but not great and desserts were just okay. Waiter was very nice but when they got busier he disappeared and it took us over two hours and half hours to get out of restaurant. Not sure we would recommend or even go back with so much else to chose from in Boston.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful dining experience last night at Basile. The restaurant staff were kind and very attentive. Relaxing atmosphere and delicious food.

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  33. JanP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Service was excellent, ambiance was romantic but the music was too loud. Rice ball appetizer was dry, arugula salad was delicious, cacio pepe was a bit dry & not enough flavor for me. I had to add lots of Parmesan, salt & pepper. Tiramisu good but lacking lady fingers.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made a reservation because the menu looked good and it was within walking distance from my hotel. Attentive service in a quiet setting. Nice relaxing music in the background. Food was excellent, presentation was nice. I would certainly recommend this restaurant for a nice Italian dinner that is not in the North End.

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  35. LOU27

    Philadelphia

    153 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Besides the food be outstanding, a HUGE SHOUTOUT and kuddos goes to our server Alejandro. He was the ONLY WAITER in the entire restaurant. Everyone had called out. He handled the entire restaurant ( with the help of his food runners and hostess ) all night without fail. He apologized every time he came to the table ( mind you, we did not wait long for anything and the service was spot on). As for the food, get the cioppino !! It’s huge and was amazing. This is not your typical tourist area restaurant. This place is a gem and Alejandro and his crew made it all the better! A definite must if you want to get away from the tourist areas for great LOCAL food.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have had Basile on my restaurant list for quite a while now and we finally got there and now we don’t know how we could have waited so long. The experience was perfect from start to finish. The ability to reserve seats at the bar was a huge bonus, and David the bartender was amazing. He was personable, attentive, and gave us great menu suggestions. Exactly what you hope for when you opt to sit at the bar. The owner just happened to be sitting nearby, and he was also engaging and made us feel like regulars on our first visit. I can’t believe I waited to the end to speak about the food. So incredible! The tomatoes in the burrata starter were so bright and flavorful, my seafood dish in a creamy pesto sauce was decadent, and my husband’s ribeye was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The coffee we ended the night with was probably the best surprise. Fresh americano. Not weak or thick or old coffee that restaurants frequently pass off at night. Like I said, the entire experience was perfect and even better that there is a parking lot a block away. We will surely be back, over and over again. Don’t miss this gem!!

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  37. JasonVIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious! Great cocktails, fresh breads, and delicious food.

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  38. Amber

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once a year, at the end of Summer, the "gal pals" get together for a nice dinner at an elegant restaurant. We want to go somewhere "fancy" that we wouldn't do on an ordinary night and Basile met all our requirements and expectations. We noticed large groups and families there, but were in our own world of conversation. The food was delicious and the drinks superb.

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  39. Todd

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food always! We've been several times and the tasting menu is amazing. Great atmosphere and amazing service.

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  40. MilesT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having been to the best restaurants in the city, Basile stands with any of them. The service, ambience, taste and value are first rate. Great place for date night or anniversary or special occasions.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen using the Order Online button. BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 350-0007.

BASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 16 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.
  • Private party contact
    Basile : (617) 350-0007
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