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Basil Seasonal Dining
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
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Brunch
Lunch and Dinner Menu
Dessert
Wine
Cocktail List
Pre Fixe Menu
Main
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 11am-2pm
Main
Soup
$13.00
ask your server, changes daily
Avocado Toast
$18.00
Palermo bakery brioche toast, avocado, mozzarella, peppadew, black truffle, balsamic glaze, organic poached egg
Basil Burger
$22.00
Brioche bun, garlic aioli, tomato, lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese, caramelized onions, organic fried egg, apple wood smoked-bacon. Choice of salad or fries
- Gluten Free Bun
- $3.00
Basil Omelet
$19.00
Basil pesto, sauté mix wild mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, parmesan cheese | country roasted potatoes
- Add Shrimp
- $9.00
- Add Bacon
- $6.00
- Add Chicken
- $8.00
- Add Avocado
- $3.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
$30.00
Parmesan cheese, crispy Pancetta/guanciale (Italian bacon), organic eggs, black pepper
Palermo Bakery Italian Brioche Toast
$18.00
Organic maple syrup, California Giant berry, powdered sugar, wiped cream
Sides
Scrambled Eggs
$8.75Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
$8.75Seasonal Fruit
$8.75Crispy Potatoes
$9.00
parmesan cheese, rosemary
Wank Farms Roasted Organic Cauliflower
$9.00Roasted Carrots
$9.00Basil Pesto
$9.00Old World Creamy Polenta
$9.00
fine grain, Parmesan cheese
Truffle Fries
$10.00Appetizers
Bruschetta
Ciabatta bread organic cherry tomatoes, basil pesto (no pine nuts) Parmesan cheese, black truffle, buffalo mozzarella, Monterey sea salt, olive oil, balsamic glaze
- 3 Pc $16.00
- 4 Pc $20.00
Sautéed Monterey Bay Calamari
$19.00
wild shrimp, Spanish octopus, white wine garlic, peperoncino, cherry tomatoes, parsley
Roasted Spanish Octopus
$25.00
Cannellini bean puree, fennel, red onions, cherry tomatoes, shaved carrots, lemon zest, basil-infused extra virgin olive oil, lemon dressing, arugula, mint
Porchetta
$20.00
marinated and roasted pork belly, arugula, lemon dressing, pomo confit, balsamic glaze
Lamb Meatballs
$20.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese
Italian Charcuterie
$28.00
selection of cured meats, cheese, olives, marinated vegetables, crostini olives
Castroville Marinated Artichokes
$19.00
lemon zest, olive oil, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, balsamic glaze
Cheese Plate
$26.00
selections of imported cheeses, honey and balsamic glaze, crostini
Imported Marinated Castelvetrano Olives
$16.00Basil Garlic Bread
$9.00
organic butter, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil
- Add Marinara Sauce or Basil Pesto
- $4.00
Olive Oil Sea Salt Warm Focaccia with Basil Pesto
- Serve Two People $8.00
- Add Burrata Distefano Cheese
- $7.00
Salads
Add Mary's organic chicken breast (non-GMO) $8 | shrimp $9 | salmon $20 | add burrata $7 | side of anchovies $8
Basil Caesar
$16.00
chopped romaine, anchovies, parmesan, croutons, cherry tomatoes
Roasted Bosc Pear & Creamy Gorgonzola
$18.00
arugula, lemon dressing, honey, balsamic, raspberry, taralli crostini
Burrata Cheese Distefano
$19.00
arugula, lemon dressing, thinly sliced of San Daniele Prosciutto, Basil olive oil
Caprese Swank Farms Heirloom Tomatoes
$18.00
buffalo mozzarella, toasted pistachios, basil, cucumber, avocado, artichokes, sea salt, raspberry balsamic
Insalata di Barbabietole
$17.00
wild arugula, Belgian endive, fresh organic strawberries, red and golden beets, sweet gorgonzola, sweet peppadew, caramelized pecan, Aperol lemon dressing, balsamic glaze
Insalata Nizzarda
$18.00
Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives, yellow corn, fresh ricotta, hard boiled egg, extra virgin olive oil, onion chips
Basil House Salad
$16.00
mixed baby greens, freshly shaved vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
Brioches Buns & Warm Focaccia Sandwiches
$22. Served with A Choice of Cup Soup, Salad or Fries. Add avocado $3, bacon $6, black truffle caviar $8, gluten free bun $3
The Basil Burger
arugula, tomato, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese, basil aioli
The Basil Veggie Burger
pesto mayo, chickpeas, quinoa, carrot patty, walnuts, braised onions, Monterey jack cheese
Warm Focaccia
Lunch Only
Porchetta
roasted pork belly arugula, lemon dressing, Asiago cheese, sea salt, peppadew
Mortadella
burrata distefano, arugula, lemon dressing, black truffle, olive oil, sea salt
Organic Chicken Breast
basil pesto mayo, avocado, Baker's bacon, arugula, tomato
Salmon BLT
mayo, lettuce, tomato, caper berry, bacon
Caprese
Basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, balsamic, sea salt. Add prosciutto $5
Traditional Roman Pinsa Crust
Vegan-low gluten content. Individual size. Pre Order in Advance Basil 2Go: 16 oz. Basil Pesto $15 | Marinara Sauce $14 | Bolognese $20 | Basil Oil $25 | Full Tray Focaccia $23 (serving 10 pp) | Half Tray of Meat or Vegeterial Lasagna $90 (serving 8/10 pp). Ask About Basil Shirt & Basil Hut (available for purchase)
Basil Margherita
$25.00
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano
- Add Peperoni
- $3.00
Carmel Diavola
$28.00
fresh organic basil pesto, mild Italian salami, wild arugula, lemon dressing, could diStefano burrata (no tomato sauce)
Valtellina Bianca & Caramalized Walnut with Porcini Mushrooms
$28.00
No tomato sauce. Provolone cheese, Speck (Italian smoked ham) crispy potatoes, rosemary sea salt
Pizza Special: Tartufo & Speck
$30.00
No tomato sauce. Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, Asiago, speck (Italian smoked ham), black truffle
Pasta
Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, Kids Options Available $17 - tomato, butter, cheese or plain. Sedanini/Red lentils pasta available as gluten free and organic, alternative rice and corn flour based on availability
Black Seafood Linguini & Calabrian Chili
$38.00
Monterey Bay squid, shrimp, fresh local/imported fish of the day, San Marzano tomatoes, white wine, Gilroy garlic
Traditional Lasagna
$29.00
Beef Bolognese, bechamel, Parmesan cheese, San Marzano marinara sauce, basil
Gnocchi
Spinach & Salmone
$30.00
light basil cream sauce, king salmon, sautéed zucchini, fresh basil
Tricolore (Gluten Free Non Gmo)
$34.00
Green peas gnocchi, potatoes dumpling, San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmesan cream sauce, black truffle caviar
Ravioli
Butternut Squash
$29.00
spinach pasta, organic brown butter sage, Parmesan cheese
Fiocchi Ravioli & Toasted Walnuts
$28.00
Cheese-filled pasta & pears, light gorgonzola dolce & speck (Italian smoked ham)
Lobster
$38.00
Saffron cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil
Vegan Gluten Free
$35.00
Vegan butter (olive oil if requested) mixed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil
Tagliatelle & Spaghetti
Tagliatelle Pasta Bolognese
$30.00
traditional ground beef, San Marzano tomato sauce, parsley
Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini & Salsiccia
$35.00
Porcini mushrooms, Italian pork sausage, Parmesan cheese, white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley
Spaghetti with Lamb Meatballs & Scamorza
$32.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara
$30.00
egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, crispy Pancetta/guanciale (Italian bacon)
Rigatoni
Al Pesto (Our Signature Dish)
$30.00
home-made pasta, basil pesto, burrata, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes (no pine nuts)
Pomodoro
$23.00
San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Arrabiata Piccante
$25.00
San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Amatriciana
$28.00
caramelized onions, crispy pancetta, San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Putanesca
$30.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, caramelized shallots, capers berry, anchovies, black olives, white wine, peproncino, Italian parsley
Entrees
Grilled New Zealand King Ora Salmon
cherry tomatoes, green imported Castel Vetrano olives, lemon capers berry white wine sauce, organic Swank Farms baby carrots, rainbow cauliflowers
- Market Price
Branzino al Forno
oven roasted, Mediterranean Sea bass fillet, basil pesto, baby red pomo confit
- Market Price
Vegan Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Plate
$28.00
beet raviolis, mixed mushrooms, Gilroy garlic, carrot puree
Slow Cooked Short Ribs
$42.00
creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables
Half Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Piccata
$38.00
Celery root puree, roasted farmer's market vegetables, Meyer lemon, white wine, capers berry. Approximately 30 minutes cooking time
Sides
Crispy Potatoes Parmesan Cheese
$9.00Swank Farms Roasted Organic Cauliflower
$9.00Roasted Carrots
$9.00Basil Pesto
$9.00Old World Creamy Polenta, Fine Grain, Parmesan Cheese
$9.00Truffle Fries
$10.00Beer by the Bottle
$9
Menabrea, Lager, Milano-Italy
Fat Lip, Marina CA, Amber Ale
local beer
1066 English, Marina CA Pale Ale
local beer
Uinta Hop Notch IPA - Salt Lake City Utah
organic
Non-Alcoholic Beer, Erdinger Weissbrau - Germany
Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Fiver Three Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer
Passionfruit Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Aranciata Sparkling Orange Soda
Limonata Sparkling Lemon Soda
Chinotto Soda
similar to root beer
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Apple Juice
Ginger Beer
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Bellini Peach Sparkling Soda
non-alcoholic
Negroni Non-Alcoholic Slice of Orange
Chinotto (is a type of carbonated soft drink produced from the juice of the fruit of the myrtle-leaved orange tree . The beverage is dark in color. Its appearance is similar to that of cola, but not as sweet, having a bittersweet taste
Non-Alcoholic Wine - Pinot Noir, Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 2014
$9.00
gluten-free
Cocktails
$18
Italian Spritz
splash of Aperol, fresh basil, lemon, a floater of Prosecco
Limoncello Spritz
fresh basil, lemon, a floater of Prosecco
Cynar Spritz
Italian bitter aperitif, herbs & artichoke, tonic water, slice of lemon and orange
Bellini
sparkling wine, peach nectar
Mimosa
sparkling wine, orange juice
Passionfruit Basil-Tini
Myers platinum rum, passion fruit, fresh basil (our signature cocktail)
Peach Basil Margarita
peach puree, El Jimador tequila, fresh lime juice, muddle basil, splash of Aperol, fresh raspberries
Basil Cuke-Tini
Pearl cucumber vodka, fresh basil lime juice, fever-tree ginger beer
Modern Rye
Templeton rye whiskey on the rocks with fever-tree ginger beer, lime juice, orange bitters
Basil Manhattan
Whiskey, sweet vermouth, orange, Amarena Fabbrie
Old School Negroni
Botanist gin, sweet vermouth, Campari on the rocks, slice of orange
Basil Bloody Mary
Titos Vodka, spicy tomato juice, celery sea salt, green olives, fresh lime
Rusty Nail
Drambuie, Johnnie Walker Black, on the rocks
Dessert
Traditional Tiramisu
$13.00
ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, egg yolks cocoa powder
Basil Panna Cotta
$13.00
sweetened cooked cream, vanilla beans, mix berries, basil extract
House-Made Warm Brioche Bread Pudding
$13.00
custard, bourbon caramel sauce, vanilla bean gelato
Rich & Warm Chocolate Flourless Cake
$13.00
salted caramel & chocolate chunk gelato
Crema Catalana
$13.00
Creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar, mix berries
Warm Calgiant Berry Farms Cobbler + Gizdich Ranch Olallieberry
$13.00
vanilla bean gelato
Danesi Espresso Affogato
$13.00
whipped cream, amaretto cookies
Spumoni Bomba
$13.00
cover chocolate strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato
Tartufo
$13.00
Zabaglione cream center, surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnut, cocoa powder
- Add Grand Marnier or Jameson
- $6.00
Cantucci
$13.00
Traditional Italian biscotti with almonds (gluten free available)
Sorbet: Raspberry or Lemon (with Basil Oil)
$13.00
Italian traditional Gelato: Vanilla or Salty Caramel "gelato served with drizzle of basil oil upon request"
Finest Grappa
Bassano del Grappa VI Italy
Gaja & Rey
$22.00Torcolato, Poli
$17.00Nardini, White Grappa
$14.00Arzente, Italian Brandy
$18.00Amaro
Amaro, Montenegro
$16.00Amaro, Sibona
$16.00Amaro, Nonnino
$17.00Amaro, Nardini
$15.00Fernet, Branca
$15.00White Wine
16 Gewürztraminer, Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino
- 1/2 Bottle $36.00
19 Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa
- 1/2 Bottle $39.00
20 Chardonnay, Rombauer, Carneros
- 1/2 Bottle $40.00
19 Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa, Carneros
- 1/2 Bottle $41.00
Chardonnay
16 Silver, Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey (Unoaked)
- Bottle $43.00
19 Talbot, Kali Hart, Estate, Carmel
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
19 Morgan Highland, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $52.00
20 Rombauer, Carneros
- Bottle $85.00
19 Kistler, "Les Noisetiers" Sonoma Coast
- Bottle $130.00
19 Gaja Rossj-Bass, Langhe Piemonte
- Bottle $155.00
Sauvignon Blanc
20 Bernardus, Griva Vineyard, Monterey County / Arroyo Seco
- Bottle $38.00
19 Morgan, Monterey
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $48.00
18 Saint St. Supery, Dollarhide, Napa
- Bottle $55.00
20 Rombauer, Carneros
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $58.00
20 Venica, Ronco del Cero, Collio, Italy
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $60.00
Vermentino
19 Villa Solais, Sandi, Sardegna
- Bottle $35.00
20 Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, Antinori, Toscana
- Bottle $56.00
Italian White Blend
19 Deudo Zitari, Insoglia / Chardonnay, Sicilia
- Bottle $32.00
18 Masi, Pinot Grigio / Verduzzo, Delle Venezie
- Bottle $37.00
19 Scaia Delle Venezie, Garganega / Chardonnay, Veneto
- Bottle $38.00
20 Ca Marcanda, Vista Mare, Gaja, Toscana (Vermentino, Voigner, Fiano)
- Bottle $97.00
Italian White
20 Falanghina del Sannio, Mastroberardino, Campania
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
17 Il Grillo, Feudo Maccari, Sicilia
- Bottle $39.00
20 Orvieto Classico Superiore, Sangiovanni della Sala, Umbria
- Bottle $49.00
20 Chardonnay Creto de Betti, Trebbiano, Toscana
- Bottle $38.00
Sparkling Wine
NV Prosecco, la Giosa, Valdobbiadene
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
NV Prosecco, La Giosa, Rose' Valdobbiadene
- Bottle $48.00
13 Lantieri de Paratico, Franciacorta Brut, Arcadia, Millesimato
- Bottle $85.00
NV Vignalta, Fior d'Arancio, Veneto / Colli Euganei, Sweet Sparkling Wine
- Bottle $45.00
Champagne & Sparkling
NV Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir) Brut
- Bottle $86.00
NV Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Reims France (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir / Meunier) Brut
- Bottle $128.00
12 Dom Perignon, Brut (Pinot Noir & Chardonnay) Brut
- Bottle $255.00
12 Cristal, Louis Roederer, Brut (Pinot Noir & Chardonnay) Brut
- Bottle $485.00
Red Wine Blend
19 Abstract Red, Orin Swift, Napa
- Bottle $66.00
18 Paraduxx, Proprietery Red, Napa
- Bottle $68.00
15 Red Mountain, Thick Skinned, WA State, Cab. S.-Malbec-Petit Verdot
- Bottle $125.00
11 Corazon del Sol, Valle de Uco, Mendoza-Argentina Cab., S / Franc
- Bottle $175.00
18 Insignia, Joseph Phelps, Napa
- Bottle $575.00
Super Tuscany
17 Cantaloro Rosso, Avignonesi, Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
- Bottle $38.00
18 Rossi Dei Notri, Tuarita
- Bottle $55.00
19 Tenuta Le Volte, Dell'Ornellaia
- Glass $19.00
- Bottle $65.00
17 Aska, Banfi, Bolgheri Rosso
- Bottle $69.00
19 Il Bruciato, Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, Antinori
- Bottle $88.00
19 Ca Marcanda, Magari, Gaja
- Bottle $135.00
15 Summus, Banfi
- Bottle $146.00
18 Gaja, Ca' Marcanda, Promis
- Bottle $149.00
18 Excelsus, Banfi Toscana
- Bottle $181.00
15, 50&50 Avignonesi / Capannelle, Sangiovese / Merlot Blend
- Bottle $185.00
18 Tignanello, Antinori
- Bottle $245.00
17 Ornellaia, Bolgheri
- Bottle $495.00
17 Sassicaia, Bolgheri
- Bottle $585.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana
16 Pieve Santa Restituita, Gaja
- 1/2 Bottle $95.00
16 Ugolforte, San Giorngio
- Bottle $135.00
13 Poggio Alle Mura, Riserva, Banfi
- Bottle $250.00
16 Restituita, Rennina, Gaja
- Bottle $339.20
18 Rosso di Montepulciano, Avignonesi
- Bottle $45.00
Amarone, Verona
16 Zenato
- 1/2 Bottle $75.00
15 Masi, Costa Sera
- Bottle $125.00
16 Speri
- Bottle $135.00
16 Allegrini
- Bottle $155.00
10 Del Forno Romano
- Bottle $685.00
14 Campofiorin Brolo, Masi, Rondinella / Molinara
- Bottle $75.00
Barolo, Piemonte
16 Moscone, Nebbiolo d'Alba
- Bottle $55.00
15 Moscone, Monforte d'Alba
- Glass $25.00
- Bottle $90.00
15 Mirau, Negretti, Piemonte
- Bottle $95.00
18 Sito Moresco, Gaja, Langhe
- Bottle $116.00
17 Dagromis, Gaja
- Bottle $190.00
Chianti Classico, Toscana
19 Castellare di Castellina
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $56.00
17 Antinori, Gran Selezione
- Bottle $135.00
Cabrnet Sauvignon & Blend
19 Foxgloves, Paso Robles
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $48.00
19 Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee
- Bottle $56.00
18 Claret, Bell, Napa
- Bottle $85.00
18 Frank Family, Napa
- Bottle $97.00
18 Bell, Napa (Limited Selection)
- Bottle $105.00
18 Pride Mountain, Napa+Sonoma
- Bottle $148.00
17 Duckhorn, Napa Valley
- Bottle $155.00
18 Bell, Reserve, Napa
- Bottle $160.00
19 Caymus, Napa
- Bottle $168.00
17 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley
- Bottle $175.00
17 Peter Michael, L'espirit de Pavot
- Bottle $255.00
17 Bell, Clone 6, Napa
- Bottle $325.00
17 Caymus, Special Select, Napa
- Bottle $388.00
Merlot
18 Rombauer, Carneros
- Bottle $89.00
15 Duckhorn, Napa
- Bottle $130.00
19 Shafer TD-9, Napa
- Bottle $170.00
15 Three Palms Vineyard, Duckhorn, Napa
- Bottle $245.00
14 Pahlmeyer, Napa
- Bottle $258.00
17 Blend, Peter Michael, Les Pavots
- Bottle $385.00
Pinot Noir
19 Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino
- 1/2 Bottle $39.00
16 Bernardus, Santa Lucia Highlands
- 1/2 Bottle $55.00
19 Lucia, Santa Lucia Highlands
- 1/2 Bottle $59.00
19 Meiomi, Sonoma-Monterey-Santa Barbara
- Bottle $38.00
18 Talbott Kali Hart, Carmel
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $44.00
20 Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey
- Glass $16.00
- Bottle $56.00
20 Purple Hands, Lone Oak Ranch, Oregon Willamette
- Bottle $65.00
19 Belle Glos, Las Alturas, Santa Lucia Highlands
- Bottle $75.00
19 Cherry Pie, San Pablo Bay Block-Napa
- Bottle $85.00
19 Goldeneye, Duckhorn, Anderson Valley
- Bottle $90.00
20 Williams Selyem, Sonoma County
- Bottle $186.00
Organic Beer Selection
Local Beers - Marina Monterey CA
Fat Lip Amber Ale
- Bottle $8.00
Monks Brown Ale
- Bottle $8.00
1066 English Pale Ale
- Bottle $8.00
Leopold 7 Craft Belgian Ale
- Bottle $8.00
Uinta Hop Notch IPA - Salt Lake City Utah
- Bottle $8.00
Uinta Baba Black Lager - Salt Lake City Utah
- Bottle $8.00
Organic Hard Apple Cider | Santa Cruz
gluten-free
- Bottle (500ml) $12.00
Non Alcoholic
Beer, Erdinger Weissbrau - Germany
- Bottle $7.00
Gewürztraminer, Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 2014
- Glass $8.00
Pinot Noir, Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino 2014
- Glass $8.00
Vodka
$13
Re: Cucumber Flavored - Paso Robles
Death's Door - Wisconsin
Hangar One Vodka - California
Tito's Vodka - Texas
Re: Vodka - Paso Robles
Gin
$13
St. George Botanivor - California
Junipero Old Potrero - California
Venus Organic Botanical - Santa Cruz
209 - San Francisco
Death's Door - Wisconsin
Re: Gin - Paso Robles
Grappa
$13
Tudor - Eau de Veu - Pinot Noir - California
Petroni Vineyard-Sonoma County - California
Di Lorenzo (Brunello)
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Whiskey
$13
Templeton Rye 4 Yrs - Lowa
Rye One - Kentucky
Angels Envy - Kentucky
Re: Rey Whiskey - Paso Robles
Cocktails
$13. Herbs Used For Our Drinks Comes From Chef's Personalized Garden
Passion Fruit Basil-Tini
Rum, Passion Fruit, Fresh Basil. Our Signature Cocktail
Peach Basil Margarita
Peach Puree, Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddle Basil, Splash of Aperol, Fresh Raspberry
Grapefruit Spritz
Grapefruit Vodka, Splash of Aperol, Fresh Basil & Lemon. A Floater of Sparkling Wine
Arancia Rossa
House Made Limoncello, Vodka, Blood Orange-Pomegranate Puree
Basil Cuke-Tini
Re: Find Cucumber Organic Vodka, Fresh Basil, Lime and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Modern Rye
Jim Beam Rye Whiskey on the Rocks With Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Lime, Orange Bre: Itters
Dry Rey Negroni
Re: Find Gin on the Rocks, Sweet Vermouth, Gran Classic (Campari)
Main
Bruschetta Tartufo
Ciabatta Bread, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Black truffle, buffalo mozzarella, Monterey sea salt, balsamic glaze
Soup of the Day
Changes daily - ask your server
vegetarian, vegan
Insalata di Barbabietole
Wild arugula, Belgian endive, caramelized bosc Pear, red and golden beet, shaved sharp, Provolone, sweet peppadew, caramelized pecan, Aperol lemon dressing, balsamic glaze. Add chicken $7 or shrimp $8
Aspargi alla Bismark Tartufo & Balsamico
Jumbo Swank farm grilled asparagus, fried organic eggs, parmesan cheese, black truffle
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Spinach pasta, organic brown butter sage, parmesan cheese, arugula
Fiocchi Ravioli (New Special Pasta)
Filled egg pasta with cheese & pear, light gorgonzola dolce & speck (Italian smoked ham)
Panzerotti ai Porcini
Filled egg pasta with Porcini mushrooms, creamy & black truffle sauce, parsley
Spinach Gnocchi con Salmone
Light Basil cream sauce, king salmon, sautéed zucchini, fresh basil
Tagliatelle Pasta Bolognese
Traditional ground beef, San Marzano tomato, Parsley
Spaghetti al Pesto (No Pine Nuts)
House-made spaghetti, basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato
Risotto Asparagi e Gamberoni
Aquarello risotto, basil pesto, jumbo asparagus, sautéed shrimps, ricotta cheese, peppadew, house-made balsamic glaze
King Ora New Zealand Salmon
Pan seared, pinot grigio & garlic white wine sauce, sautéed mushrooms, organic swank farm cauliflower, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives
Slow Cooked Short Rib
Mulino Sobrino creamy polenta, broccolini, fresh horseradish
Appetizers
Olive Oil Sea Salt Focaccia
$9.00- Add Burrata DiStefano Cheese
- $7.00
Olives Focaccia
$10.00- Add Burrata DiStefano Cheese
- $7.00
Bruschetta
$16.00
Ciabatta bread, organic basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, black truffle sauce buffalo mozzarella, Monterey sea salt, olive oil, balsamic glaze
Burrata & Arugola
$19.00
lemon dressing, black pepper, thinly sliced bresaola, Basil olive oil
Roasted Bosc Pear & Gorgonzola
$18.00
Arugula, lemon dressing, honey, balsamic, raspberry, taralli
Sautéed Monterey Bay Calamari
$19.00
wild shrimp, Spanish octopus, white wine garlic, peperoncino, cherry tomatoes, parsley
Roasted Spanish Octopus
$23.00
Cannellini bean puree, fennel, red onions, cherry tomatoes, shaved carrots, lemon zest, basil-infused extra virgin olive oil, lemon dressing, arugula, mint
Porchetta
$20.00
marinated and roasted pork belly, arugula, lemon dressing, pomo confit, balsamic glaze
Lamb Meatballs
$18.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese
Italian Charcuterie
$26.00
selection of cured meats, cheese, olives, marinated vegetables, crostini olives
Cheese Plate
$26.00
selections of imported cheeses, honey and balsamic glaze, crostini
Basil Garlic Bread
$9.00
organic butter, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil
- Add Marinara Sauce or Basil Pesto
- $4.00
Imported Marinated Castelvetrano Olives
$16.00Salads
Add Mary's organic chicken breast (non-GMO) $8 or shrimp $9, add burrata $7
Basil Caesar
$16.00
chopped romaine, anchovies, parmesan, croutons, cherry tomatoes
Caprese Swank Farms Heirloom Tomatoes
$18.00
buffalo mozzarella, toasted pistachios, basil, cucumber, avocado, sea salt, raspberry balsamic
Insalata di Barbabietole
$17.00
wild arugula, Belgian endive, fresh organic strawberries, red and golden beets, sweet gorgonzola, sweet peppadew, caramelized pecan, Aperol lemon dressing, balsamic glaze
Basil House Salad
$15.00
mixed baby greens, freshly shaved vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
Brioches Buns & Focaccia Sandwiches
$22; "available for lunch only", Special execptions upon request. Served with a choice of salad or fries. Add avocado $3, bacon $6, gluten free bun $3
The Basil Burger
arugula, tomato, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese, basil aioli
The Basil Veggie Burger
pesto mayo, chickpeas, quinoa, carrot patty, walnuts, braised onions, Monterey jack cheese
Warm Focaccia
$22; "available for lunch only", Special execptions upon request. Served with a choice of salad or fries. Add avocado $3, bacon $6, gluten free bun $3
Pork Belly
arugula, lemon dressing, Honeybee goat gouda cheese, sea salt, peppadew
Organic Chicken Brest
basil pesto mayo, avocado, Baker's bacon, arugula, tomato
Caprese
basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, balsamic, sea salt
Mortadella
honey mustard, burrata, artichokes, arugula, lemon dressing
Flat Bread Pizza
12" individual size
Basil Margherita
$25.00
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano
- Add Peperoni
- $3.00
Carmel Diavola
$28.00
fresh organic basil pesto, mild Italian salami, wild arugula, lemon dressing, could diStefano burrata (no tomato sauce)
Special Pizza
$27.00
basil pesto, Asiago, Peppa dew, Porcini mushrooms, crispy potatoes, wild arugula with lemon dressing (no tomato sauce)
Pasta
gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, kids options available - tomato, butter, cheese or plain
Black Seafood Linguini & Calabrian Chili
$36.00
Monterey Bay squid, shrimp, fresh local / imported fish of the day, San Marzano tomatoes, white wine, Gilroy garlic
Traditional Lasagna
$28.00
Beef Bolognese, bechamel, Parmesan cheese, San Marzano marinara sauce, basil
Gnocchi Tricolore (Spinach Gnocchi Sub)
$30.00
Red beet, potatoes, spinach, Gorgonzola cream sauce, poppyseeds
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$28.00
spinach pasta, organic brown butter sage, Parmesan cheese
Fiocchi Ravioli & Toasted Walnuts
$28.00
Cheese-filled pasta & pears, light gorgonzola dolce & speck (Italian smoked ham)
Basil Ravioli alla Bufala & Speck
$29.00
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted shallots, white wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic
Spinach Gnocchi con Salmone
$29.00
light basil cream sauce, king salmon, sautéed zucchini, fresh basil
Tagliatelle Pasta Bolognese
$30.00
traditional ground beef, San Marzano tomato sauce, parsley
Spaghetti with Lamb Meatballs & Scamorza
$31.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara
$30.00
egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, crispy Pancetta / guanciale (Italian bacon)
Rigatoni al Pesto
$28.00
home-made pasta, basil pesto, burrata, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes (no pine nuts)
Rigatoni Pomodoro
$23.00
San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni Arrabiata
$25.00
spicy San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Rigatoni Amatriciana
$27.00
caramelized onions, crispy pancetta, San Marzano tomato sauce & fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Risotto Allo Zafferano & Aragosta
$38.00
Saffron Aquarello creamy risotto, shallots, green asparagus, fresh main Lobster chunks, porcini mushrooms
Entrees
Grilled New Zealand King Ora Salmon
cherry tomatoes, green imported Castel Vetrano olives, lemon capers berry white wine sauce, organic Swank Farms baby carrots, rainbow cauliflowers
- Market Price
Branzino al Forno
oven roasted, Mediterranean Sea bass, basil pesto, baby red pomo confit
- Market Price
Vegan Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Plate
$26.00
beet raviolis, mixed mushrooms, Gilroy garlic, carrot puree
Slow Cooked Short Ribs
$39.00
creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables
Special Weekly Meat
Ask Your Server
Half Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken
$38.00
celery root puree, roasted farmer's market vegetables, Meyer lemon, white wine, capers berry (approximately 30 minutes cooking time)
Sides
Crispy Potatoes
$9.00
parmesan cheese, rosemary
Swank Farms Roasted Organic Cauliflower
$9.00Roasted Carrots
$9.00Basil Pesto
$9.00Old World Creamy Polenta
$9.00
fine grain, Parmesan cheese
Truffle Fries
$10.00Pre Order in Advance Basil 2go: 16 Oz.
Basil Pesto
$15.00Marinara Sauce
$14.00Bolognese
$20.00Basil Oil
$25.00Full Tray Focaccia
- Serving 10 Pp $23.00
Half Tray of Meat or Vegeterial Lasagna
- Serving 8/10 Pp $85.00
Beer by the Bottle
$9
Menabrea, Lager, Milano-Italy
Fat Lip, Marina CA, Amber Ale (Local Beer)
1066 English, Marina CA Pale Ale (Local Beer)
Uinta, Hop Notch IPA - Salt Lake City Utah
organic
Uinta, Baba Black Lager - Salt Lake City Utah
Non-Alcoholic Beer, Erdinger Weissbrau – Germany
Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Fiver Three Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
Passionfruit Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Aranciata Sparkling Orange Soda
Limonata Sparkling Lemon Soda
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Apple Juice
Ginger Beer
Bellini Peach Sparkling Soda N.A.
Cocktails
$18
Italian Spritz
splash of Aperol, fresh basil, lemon, a floater of sparkling wine
Bellini
sparkling wine, peach nectar
Mimosa
sparkling wine, orange juice
Passionfruit Basil-Tini
Myers platinum rum, passion fruit, fresh basil (our signature cocktail)
Peach Basil Margarita
peach puree, El Jimador tequila, fresh lime juice, muddle basil, splash of Aperol, fresh raspberries
Basil Cuke-Tini
Pearl cucumber vodka, fresh basil lime juice, fever-tree ginger beer
Modern Rye
Templeton rye whiskey on the rocks with fever-tree ginger beer, lime juice, orange bitters
Basil Manhattan
Whiskey, sweet vermouth, orange, Amarena Fabbrie
Old School Negroni
Botanist gin, sweet vermouth, Campari on the rocks, slice of orange
Basil Bloody Mary
Titos Vodka, spicy tomato juice, celery sea salt, green olives, fresh lime
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Italian
Vegan
Vegetarian
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 9:00pm
Additional Information:
Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Lunch 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
Dinner 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
About Us
asil offers the freshest local seafood, the finest organic produce, fun and contemporary cocktails as well as the best selection of California wines. Basil Owner and Executive Chef, Michele Cremonese, serves Lunch and Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.