Winter Menu. Serving modern and classic Italian dishes, prepared using only the finest ingredients from local organic produce whenever possible. Please ask for our full Dessert Menu for other options
Antipasti
Antipasti Sampler
Extremely popular, served family style. A perfect combination of Pomodoro Burrata, Arugula Salad, Arancini, and Calamari
Classic Italian Charcuterie
Variety of cured Meats served with imported Cheese, marinated Vegetables and fresh Olives
Mussels*
Fresh from Prince Edward Island. Served in a light broth of Lemon white Wine, Butter, Capers and Cherry Tomatoes
BASILE Scallops*
Highly rated in online reviews. Pan seared Scallops with Portobello Mushrooms & red Peppers. Served with Gorgonzola Fig sauce
BASILE Calamari
Everyone's favorite. Fresh Calamari & spicy cherry Peppers fried with Tempura batter and served with special spicy Aioli
Prosciutto Asparagus
Asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto. Served with Fennel, Microgreens, & Provolone cheese. Finished with Scallion Vinaigrette
Pomodoro Mozzarella Burrata*
Fresh Burrata, served over house Tomatoes & Basil
vegetarian
Arancini con Speck
Lightly fried Risotto Rice balls stuffed with Mozzarella. Served on a bed of thin sliced Speck & Arugula with Pomodoro sauce
vegetarian
Meatballs
Sirloin meatballs cooked in Pomodoro sauce, served with Crostini & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Insalata Distintiva
Baby Arugula
Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, Walnuts, red Onion & Cherry Tomatoes dressed with Dijon-Mustard Vinaigrette
BASILE Beets
Marinated golden & red Beets, with Avocado hass, baby Arugula, roasted Pistachios & Champagne Vinaigrette
Romaine Hearts
Baby Romaine tossed in a white Truffle infused dressing. Served with Anchovies and a fried poached Egg
Zuppe
$12
Minestrone di Verdure
Roasted Tomato & Crostini
Homemade Pastas
Rigatoni Bolognese "Best of Boston – Boston Globe" – Our # 1 selling dish. Simmered for 8+ hours to make this special sauce with Tomatoes, red Wine & Proteins Homemade Rigatoni tossed and cooked with Sauce and topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Enjoy your choice of:
Ground Sirloin
Ground Lamb
Veg: Eggplant
vegetarian
BASILE Signature Raviolis
Kabocha Squash Ravioli
Roasted Squash stuffed with creamy Ricotta & Parmesan Cheese, Nutmeg & brown Butter sauce Topped with roasted Pistachios
Crabmeat Ravioli
Stuffed with Crabmeat and Mascarpone Cheese, served with sautéed Shrimps Finished with white Wine creamy sauce blended with English Peas & cherry Tomatoes
Indian Fusion Masala Ravioli
Homemade Indian – Italian fusion Ravioli stuffed with Ricotta cheese, English peas & Herbs Finished in a spicy Tomato cream sauce
vegetarian
Pasta Bella Mare*
Truly Italian. A seafood medley of hearty pieces of Lobster meat, jumbo Shrimp, and fresh sea Scallops sautéed in a Basile Pesto sauce, tossed in homemade Pappardelle pasta with sundried Tomatoes and kalamata Olives
Shrimp Carbonara*
New England's Delight. An authentic Italian dish made with Shrimp sautéed in a Parmesan cream sauce with Pancetta, Fresh garlic tossed with homemade Pappardelle pasta, finished with a freshly cracked Egg yolk
BASILE Special Pasta
Homemade Linguine sautéed with a blend of Alfredo, Pesto & Pomodoro sauces. Finished with chunks of tender Angus Beef and Mushrooms
Gnocchi alla Fungi*
Cooked in homemade Potato Dumplings. Tossed with seasonal Mushrooms. Finished with a touch of Truffle Oil & Truffle Cheese
vegetarian
Basile Chef's Tasting: Special Five-Course Dinner
Non-Vegetarian & Vegetarian options. Please ask your server for details. Chef's tasting requires a party of two or more
Basile Chef's Tasting: Special Five-Course Dinner
Rated - the Best Treat In Back Bay. Start with sharing an Antipasti Sampler with four different appetizers Next three courses are prepared by our Chef as per your taste and preferences Finish with sharing a Platter of four alluring desserts
Primi
Tuscan Style Ribeye
Cowboy Bone-in 18oz Steak. Cooked with Italian herbs, accompanied with classic Potatoes au Gratin & sautéed Brussel Sprouts. Placed over a bed of sautéed Spinach & topped with garlic herb compound butter. Served on a hot cast iron plate
Bistecca alla Fiorentina for Two
Please Ask for Our Special Bistecca Alla Fiorentina for Two. Porterhouse 32oz Steak
BASILE Cioppino*
Signature dish. A seafood medley of littleneck Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, seasonal Fish, Stewed in a lightly spicy white Wine and Lemon broth with blistered Tomatoes, Garlic & fresh Basil. Served with freshly grilled Crostini
BASILE Surf & Turf
Chef's special. Deliciously decadent pairing of steamed Maine Lobster tail & grilled Filet Mignon. Served with roasted Garlic Mash with sautéed Broccoli Rabe & Béarnaise sauce
Golden Duck
Confit & Breast: Served with fingerling Potatoes & Sautéed Broccoli Rabe. Finished with a Fig, Cherry & Juniper Berry wine sauce
Beef Tenderloin*
A favorite of The Phantom Gourmet. A center cut filet grilled to perfection & finished with a Chianti Veal demi glaze reduction. Served over a Potato & Lentil Cake and sautéed Spinach
Lamb Chops – Frenched*
Always in high demand. Lamb chops from New Zealand tossed in Bread Crumbs. Finished with Basil Pesto sauce. Served with Fingerling Potatoes and sautéed Spinach
Salmon
Healthy choice. Pan seared Salmon, served over Potato & Lentil Cake & Asparagus, finished with Mustard Brandy sauce
BASILE Spicy Halibut
Fresh Atlantic Halibut slowly pan seared in mild sauce with Indian Herbs & Spices. Finished with white Wine & served with sautéed Ratatouille
Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast cutlets pounded thin and sautéed in sauce with Lemon. white Wine, Butter & Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and fresh Garlic. Served with homemade Linguini pasta
Veal Ossobuco Ala Milanese*
Slow braised ossobuco topped with Gremolata over mashed Potatoes Served with sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Stuffed Lobster Tail
Jumbo Lobster tail stuffed with Crabmeat & broiled with Butter. Served with sautéed fresh Vegetables & Saffron Risotto
BASILE Sea Bass
Fresh & local special. Served with wild Rice, creamy Orzo Risotto, sautéed Spinach & cherry Tomatoes. Finished with a delicious Beurre blanc Lemon sauce & roasted red Pepper Coulis
BASILE Lobster Risotto
House special. Wild Rice with Lobster tail & meat, White Wine, Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes and English Peas
Contorni
Yukon Potatoes
Broccoli Rabe
Asparagus
Spinach
Carrots
Brussels Sprouts
Macaroni-N-Cheese
Italian
Espresso
Cappuccino
Coffee
Tea
Dolci Platter
$35. Must have, served family style. A sampler of four house desserts
Tiramisu
Cream Brulee
Cheesecake
Gelato
Vegetarian (vegan option maybe available). *Gluten free option available
Da Vinci Ristorante, a stylish Italian eatery located where the Back Bay meets the South End, opened quietly before the holidays in 2007 bringing wonderful flavor and ambiance to the Boston restaurant scene.