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

4.3
4.3
696 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

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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

What 696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

696 Reviews
  1. JimmyCalzone

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. PatrickC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. CambridgeZach

    Greater Boston

    156 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

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

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. LOU27

    Philadelphia

    151 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    151 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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  11. 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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  12. JasonVIP

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

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

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, David, was awesome, knowledgeable and accy.

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  17. NivS

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    They took 20% tip on the charge without asking for it

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Just ok at best, lots of great places to eat in Boston this one just happened to be near the venue we were going to.

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  19. Leos

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Basile was a most enjoyable dining experience! Such a wonderful restaurant with delectable food and ambiance that exceeded that of most of the places that we have dined at anywhere. The wait staff was attentive helful and the dishes they helped us choose were simply scrumptious. The music was playing at a perfect level for conversation to be easy and the atmosphere very romantic, simply great for a night out in Boston.

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  20. KatyB

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautiful experience at Basile, it was quiet, the food was amazing, and the service was impeccable. We'll be back for sure!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The pasta tasted like it was defrosted and was possibly one of the worst pastas I’ve ever had. It’s really hard to F up pasta but somehow this Italian restaurant found a way. Unreal.

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  22. BAOtravel

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Italian food in an authentic atmosphere. Alejandro was a fantastic and gracious waiter. Memorable night out with our son and his friends.

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  23. CaseyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both excellent… we will definitely be back

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  24. steved

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service outstanding !

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  25. GabrielG

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    crockery, cutlery , glasses, service, meals, ambient excellent all

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Voted one of Bostons best romantic spots, I can completely agree after going myself. The ambience was very intimate and had no less than 5 different staff members waiting on my throughout the time. I went alone and spent $75 after tip which included a house special and a glass of wine. Normally I would be upset at the price but the overall experience warranted the tab, and the food portion/flavor was excellent.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All around great service and food! Each course was well done. We had steak, lobster, pasta and mussels - we would recommend them all.

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  28. YoungPGHcouple

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food our party of six ordered was delicious. The service was impeccable and the accommodations for our two year old were wonderful.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and really good food and drinks. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service2ambience4
    Food was very good and the ambience was nice. But we waited quite awhile for our main dish to come out. We waited about 50 min. The waiter was nice to come and let us know that they had a big party. However, the food could have come out faster. The waiter was very nice to let us know that the service charge was included in the bill.

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  31. MichaelH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, awesome selection of food, delicious wines and suburb wines!

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  32. POWerMom

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We celebrated a graduation with 8 family members. The menu included something for everyone including gluten free and vegetarian options. Service was very good. The round table in a corner provided a bit of privacy for our group

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  33. Janu

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Mother's Day Menu. Chef made special dish for my son as he wanted somthing different.

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  34. YashD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Worst fine dining experience of my life. We had reserved a table, but the host told us people are taking too long to eat so we’ll have to wait 20 mins to get a table. That was just the beginning of a bad night. Scallops as appetizers were okay, but the main course took more than an hour to be prepared. The server was kind enough to tell us they were not expecting these many people to show up and the kitchen was backlogged. Even after the hour long wait, when the food showed up, the Ravioli was dry and uncooked; and the Gnocchi was liquidy and bland. I would not recommend anyone to go here on a weekend night to disappoint themselves, especially on a special occasion.

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  35. Micki

    San Diego

    59 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Understanding how unforeseen circumstances happen in restaurants all the time, when you are waiting fir 45 minutes before your server even arrives at your table ( with a minimal apology), it’s truly unacceptable. The fact that the host & manager were just looking at us and didn’t bother to come over snd at least take a drink order is untenable. Though the server was good( once he got there)— there should have at least been a managerial acknowledgment and something (desert?) credited to our bill. This was fir our child’s graduation and this restaurant could not have made it LESS special

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  36. Hank

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Great service! It felt very personalized. Nice ambience, great cocktails. We went with a large group for graduation, and we had a wonderful time!

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  37. BrittBates

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and cocktails were both delicious and the waitstaff is very attentive! Patio was lovely! Will definitely go back at some point.

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  38. VegDiner

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is fantastic. Really liked the variety of veggie options and loved the eggplant bolognese. My wife really loved the soufflé. Service was outstanding. Will definitely be back soon.

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  39. jsend

    Montreal

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine and service. All the reasons to go back.

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  40. HayleyD

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    That was such a wonderful experience! The restaurant is so beautiful. We had such a great service experience. The cocktails are fantastic and the portions were great. I highly recommend for a small family outing. We will be back to dine!

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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 4.3 stars by 696 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 9 times today

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
  • 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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