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Basilico Restaurant

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"Although we have been here many times before and have always loved the ambiance and food - as we did on this visit too - my primary goal was to try..."

Liz Biggs

"My son, two friends and I ate at Basilico last night. Three of us had pizzas and one had pasta. The place was buzzing. Service was great and we had a..."

Mary Illingworth Banks

"Love this place! Mussels are a must 😍 Always book the high table downstairs by the window as it can get a tad warm in there ..the people who work..."

Nicola Fox

"Great food. Great vibe. Loved it. food is cheap compared to other..."

Cindy Engel

"Never had a bad meal or service here, probably why we keep going back..."

Toni Wills-Holding

"Amazing Italian restaurant great service and great..."

Sara Bhanabhai

"Basilico is wonderful for a cosy night sipping on wine and eating tasty and well prepared pizza or pasta. I will definitely come again and again. !..."

Robin

"---Entertainer accepted--- I have been here before and it is breathtaking, warm welcome on arrival staff is friendly and advisable, as we had a..."

Alex The Entertainer

"Loved it! The chicken risotto was excellent, the Creme Brulee was as good as I have ever had. The restaurant was vibey and awesome! The service was..."

Jaco De Wet

"What a nice surprise. The place was so quiet but we took a chance. Such good service, delicious food and delicious coffee! And to top it they have..."

Eleanora Bresler

"Best Italian restaurant in Cape Town. Top quality food and service. Pastas are top quality. Pizza’s are amazing. Staff are friendly. Very..."

Nathan Moses

"Possibly my favourite, go-to pasta place in the Southern Suburbs. I can always rely on them to make really authentic, delicious pasta and their quite..."

Laura Martin

"We have been here a few times now and the food has always been good.Greeted very warmly at the door and the place has a lovely relaxed..."

Chris Wray

"I visited here fairly frequently when I was staying in Newlands. I am a big fan of their pastas especially their ravioli. Pizzas are good. Friendly..."

Direshan Pillay

"yum!!!! first of all waiter was amazing (unfortunately I forgot his name but I'll be back again so I'll find out for you lol), ambience perfect, with..."

Jamie Jaars

"This is an excellent restaurant if you are looking for a Wood Fired Pizza, the only downside is that they are not halaal but the vegetarian offerings..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Great atmosphere and reasonable food. The lunch special is a particular hit. I had the chicken salad on my recent visit. The salad was very..."

Carl.herman

"Have always enjoyed my meals here. Service is top-class and food always of the highest standard. I usually end up ordering a pizza, which is always..."

Catherine

"My girlfriend and I squeezed in a quick lunch between classes. We went for the afternoon special. Service was quick, and pizza was really good...."

Marcio Lopes

"Dinner with company for conference event.A group of 50 of us were seated in the upstairs area, with a set-menu consisting of a choice of yellow..."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"We had a company dinner here a couple of days ago. Venue is lovely, we had the upstairs area to ourselves. Food was served promptly, we had a set 3..."

D

"My favourite pizza place! Consistently good, thin crust pizzas.My fave is the Basilico- with avo, bacon and feta. Their gluten free bases..."

The Chowing Bunnies

"We went there for a late Sunday afternoon lunch and found it such a pleasant little spot to enjoy some family time. With the beautiful backdrop of..."

Neil Smith

"Basilico is a very nice restaurant that caters to just about every one be it a big family or a couple looking for a nice evening the food was ready..."

Kelvin Vincent

"We're here at the moment and we've been so well looked after since we arrived. Johan, our waiter, greeted us warmly at the door and showed us to a..."

Tom Shackle

"Good location in Newlands village. We were a party of 6 and ordered a garlic foccaccio for the table. It arrived looking rather pale and undercooked...."

Adrian Kaplan

"I'm so glad I discovered this little gem tonight! We went to Basilico on a whim because it's close to home, but I think I'll be visiting a lot more..."

Nabeelah Shaboodien

"I had the chicken and mushroom risotto which was good but nothing too exciting. The prices are a bit on the steep side for what you get. Also had the..."

Sara

"I've eaten here many times. Pizzas and pastas are great! The Basilico pizza is my absolute favorite. Waiters and manager are friendly and attentive...."

Louise Alice Hurman

"After movies at Cavendish, we had an enjoyable dinner at Basilico - a perfect late spring night, gazing out over the square, stars twinkling above,..."

The Foodie Corner

"Great local spot for a decent pasta or pizza. Good service and relaxed atmosphere. We had the spaghetti with aubergine, tomato and zucchini (but..."

Jessica Stromin

"Planned to have a girls night out starting at Basilico unfortunately didn't know I had to make a booking for Saturday afternoon, the staff were..."

Natalie21j

"Always great food here, but the service can be a bit flaky at times. Avoid a table upstairs at the kitchen as this entering and exiting of staff is..."

Richard

"Basilico's is a quaint Italian restaurant with delicious pizzas and friendly service. The pasta can be a little bland, but Basilico's makes up for it..."

Mikaela

"Basilico is quite the family restaurant, but at the same time, it reminds me of a casual pub. It's always a good idea to make a reservation,..."

Meera Naik

"We came here for my mother in laws birthday dinner. It was lovely and warm considering the chilly rainy weather outside. The service was good and..."

Nicola Slyper

"I haven't been to Basilico in AGES & went there the other night with a group of friends. We were so impressed - great speedy service, food arrived..."

Lynn Boffa

"Had the lunch special at Basilico today. Really worth it for R60. There a few options, a make your own pizza with two toppings, some pasta's and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"We didn't have a great experience at this Basilico this evening. The takeaway queue for the pizzas was insane and the restaurant understaffed so we..."

Emma Bowen

"A narrow doorway to enter through, but once I did enter, I was overwhelmed by the pleasant Italian aroma emanating from the kitchen. The hostess..."

Raeesa Naik

"I have been utilizing the lunch time special at Basilico since its inception a few years ago, however, my lunch their today was my first return in a..."

BT

"What a lovely casual Italian restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and makes for a great dining spot from date night to dinner with the..."

Elaine Lahoud

"Basilico is a go-to pizza/pasta institution in Newlands - I've been there more times than I can count and have never had a bad moment. The..."

Rachel

"Really nice space and ambiance. My friend and I both could not decide whether we wanted a pizza or pasta so ordered both and shared it. We had the..."

Zanel

"Standard Italian fare, all good and fine BUT more to the point they have a solid wood-topped bar right next to the kitchen with about five seats and..."

Ben Rhys

"This is a lovely, spacious restaurant in a busy part of Newlands. The service is average to good, but what is lacking in service is more than made up..."

Andrew Treu

"Valentines day and some upmarket pizza takeaways was the order of the day! Basilico was both super friendly and super speedy with our takeaway pizza!..."

JonJon Clark

"I really love where this little Italian place is situated - in the bustling parts of Newlands.I also quite like the interior with the double..."

Jennifer Wrench

"We tried Basilico for the first time last night and had a lovely evening. We had a foccacio to start and I had the bolognaise pizza for my main. I..."

Cara Attewell

"What a wonderful evening out with the family. We decided at the spur of the moment to go out to dinner, driving around we decided to stop in Newlands..."

Cecile Jones

"Pizza was really decent the way they prepared the bacon was very delicious cooked to perfection. They not shy with Avo and other portions which is a..."

Cameron Jody Robey

"We visited at one of the busiest times of year, so it was packed and unfortunately service was slow. The waitress did apologise and I think she was..."

Julie

"I had the calamari pasta and it was the best pasta I have ever eaten. I am normally very fussy about pastas but I loved this one. The vibe is great..."

Laura Coulson

"Cozy neighbourhood Italian fare - great pizzas and pastas. Stay away from the steaks and stick to the Italian. I tried the Turin pizza which was..."

Ryan Goodman

"I always eat here when I come to Cape Town! They make some of the best pizza's in my opinion! Their pastas are also very good but I somehow always..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Our all time local favorite Italian restaurant! Well priced and excellent food!! We went for lunch (no booking) on a Sunday and I had the most..."

Sharon Malan

"What an absolute great decision for a Sunday lunch! Not sure what we felt like on the way there, but when the waiter suggested the lambshank, I was..."

Daneel Van Wyk

"I'm here at least twice a month, and once you taste their food you will be too! A table upstairs next to the window, is perfect to bask in the warm..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"We picked this place for a date night and were not disappointed. The front desk staff greeted us politely and showed us a table. My fiancé had the..."

Simone

"I had one of their lunch specials. I had the ham and mushroom pasta in a creamy sauce. It was tasty and was a good deal (at R60). Our..."

Eben Daniels

"Basilico is quaint and relaxed. Pizza's are thin and tasty. Good wine selection with excellent service. Fabulous little Italian place in the heart of..."

Lisa

"They have the most epic pizzas ever. And it went down especially well with the Waterford Chenin Blanc. I ordered the Rustica pizza, which..."

Anja Van Der Spuy

"Love this place. Such a lovely feel to the place with excellent food, especially pizza. Service a wee bit slow at times, but quality always good and..."

Jane Price

"I tried Basilico for the first time last night as I was in the mood for Italian. For supper, we had the spaghetti with prawns and the Turin..."

Chanel Pillay

"Edit edit: decided to give the restaurant another try and I'm glad we did! Best pizza I've had in years. Perfect thin, tomatoey base with fresh..."

Charné

"This is my boyfriend and my go to pizza place, and frequent possibly once a month. We absolutely love it! Thin crispy bases and a lot of whatever..."

Shauna Tweedie

"A lovely Italien place! The risotto is just amazing! If you like pizza they are really nice too! Reserve before because it is a very..."

Sophie Mamet

"Basilico was my student days, they made and still do make the best pasta in CT. Their sundried tomato pasta is to die for, plus they make the best..."

Kevin Scoble

"It is in a beautiful part of Capetown with an awesome vibe and atmosphere, the pizza was off the charts and the menus are creative, they have some..."

Gareth Ramsey

"Lovely atmosphere. Our waitress, Patience, was well clued up and very welcoming and friendly. Food Good - found the pasta under-seasoned for my..."

Courtney Alexandra Wallace

"I dig this place. It's very unpretentious and serves up some great food. I've had many ahmazing lamb pizzas here, but tonight I tried something..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Lovely little Italian place with delicious focaccia and yummy pastas! We were there during an international sporting event which was being screened..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"I tried Basilico for the first time about a week ago. They have good pizza - I tried the basilico one (their signature pizza), and my dad tried their..."

Rachel

"We had a family birthday dinner here one Sunday and it was the first time I have been to Basilico- I love Italian food and was not disappointed! The..."

Debbie Coulson

"I had the chicken gnocchi and it was superb, I would recommend it. Good service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely go back to this..."

Vaughan Coulson

"Pretty decent restaurant but I was kinda expecting more especially after the reviews I read. Was kinda disappointed that I did not have the..."

Tumelo | Selikane

"Our waiter was fantastic - Valentine's Dinner. I tried the lamb soup with the lamb of course - fantastica! Next time we should sit on that balcony -..."

Byron Foxx

"Basilico is lovely: cosy, intimate, traditional and very centrally located in Newlands (though finding parking was a pain).Meeting up with..."

Tarryn Bento

"In Newlands, nice nooky place, modern decor, food's good, service is good, Italian cuisine, pasta, pizza etc, spotted Jacques Kallis there, will..."

Sherine Groenewald

"Some of the best pasta, pizza and risotto is made here! This place must be like our second home, we love it so much! Warm/cosy ambience,..."

Gitan Naki

"This is such an amazing little place. Amazing pizzas and good wine. Booking is essential I've noticed they are always so nice and busy, good service..."

Jemal

"Not quite sure what the issue was, to be honest. I think it might be that the place has a big, chain restaurant feel. Everything about the..."

Allan Moita

"Basilico is an Italian restaurant in the heart of Newlands. Their food is delicious with a great variety of dishes to choose from - prices are..."

MelbourneLops

"Live nearby for over 5 years now but had never been to Basillico before. Went for the first time the other day and it was fantastic. The food was..."

David Brooke

"Had an enjoyable evening at Basilico, the food was great and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I had the special of ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce. The..."

Mathew West-Russell

"Had a catchup with a group of friends last night at Basilico. Although, I have been here before for pizza, I gave the steak a bash where I was..."

Tyronevh

"Good solid menu with many options. interesting and delicious lamb pizza. Otherwise food consistently good but we have not yet been wowed. We are..."

Ludi Cronje

"Great place, great food, fantastic service... Definitely going to be going back there as I really enjoy the pizza selection and they seem to impress..."

David Watt

"A wonderful feast of Italian delights at affordable prices. My first visit to this eatery and I will definitely be back. Great service by our..."

Leanne Davids

"This restaurant is one that I have driven past on numerous occasions without ever going in....so glad we decided to sample it's hospitality. What a..."

Brandon Mark Wynne

"Enjoyewd the food and service was excellent. Will definitely go back and recommend others. Pizza tasty starters really nice...mussels..cured meat..."

Lynne Wynne

"The best lunch special Ive had in the longest time. R45 for a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads or the crumbed chicken (my personal favourite)...."

Kailey

"Came here on a whim with no expectations. So glad we tried it! You can make your own pizzas which is a plus, their pizza bases are amazing..."

Michelle

"Such great pizza - vegetali from the menu was really tasty with super fresh ingredients as was the make your own spinach mushroom pineapple and egg...."

Mike3dvision

"This is a great restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food is definitely some of the best pizzas I've had in a while. I would highly recommend this..."

Byron

"Absolute favourite Italian restaurant in the area! Keep going back to order the same thing - creamy leek mussel starter and the basil pesto with..."

Genevieve Chetty

"Iv been wanting to try out this place for a while and was so happy when I finally did. The menu has an excellent selection and the coffee milkshake..."

Ariana Fredericks

"I only ever have the pasta when I go here and it's amazing. I have never seen this restaurant quiet so rather make a reservation. You don't wait long..."

Leigh-Ann Hindon

"Always a consistently good experience at Basilico’s. Pizza is fresh and amazingly tasty! Service is a little slow but the setting in the heart of..."

Matthew Eaton

"Recently took my dad for lunchtime pizza. The pizza was delicious and the service was great. I've been to Basilico a few times and the consistency in..."

Caryn Tiana Adriaanse

"Absolutely loved it! The balcony seating gave us a lovely view of the street below and the pasta was delicious (good vegetarian..."

Willem Van Ryswyck

"Best tasting pizza I’ve had in a long time. Packed with ingredients - bacon is not diced small and thinly distributed, plenty of whole pieces of..."

Nicolé Aimee Smith

"Great environment with great food. They have an incredible lunch special too. These meal options were R85 each.The food was amazing, however we were..."

Amy October

"A must try in Newlands, Cape Town! Cosy Italian restaurant with big affordable potions! Great service from a very friendly and efficient staff. They..."

Lee N

"Loved the experience, as always... I recommend the place to anyone who wants the chilled views after a long day at work! And they are purely generous..."

Tselane Mochaka

"You can never go wrong with Basilico… Either as a quick dinner for two or a family pizza evening, great food, great service, great..."

Sian Borrett

"Great chicken salad. The manager, she is super friendly and always smiling with her bright white teeth. She is awesome. I have been here many times..."

Thato Dichabe

"This was such a wonderful find! Tucked away in the corner at Steenberg Village is a well run Italian restaurant that holds tons of character..."

Lucille Divine

"Consistently excellent waitering service and food quality. A legendary Italian food restaurant that has survived the pandemic because of its..."

Dumisani Tona

"Basilico has its good and bad days. They are rather shy on their cheese for Pizza. Most of the young staff are good. We have also had to wait quite a..."

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