Basil

Old customer. Service is much better than 10 years ago ( if you know, you know) Antonio makes the best pizza ever!!! Classic kosher dairy place. Never a mistake to come here. Wish they had more season items like before corona. Recommendation are - pizza (bianca, wild mushroom, kale and fire) , pasta(gnocchi, basil pasta), arancini, basil fries, kabocha soup, eggs benedict (its really missing the lox), cream brulle is good. Waiting for them to make cheesecake again - best ny cheesecake, they currently buy from a third party… Allen, toku thanks for always being amazing!!

Gathered here with friends and colleagues. From the outside, it doesn't look impressive. Plus they have a B rating. I would not have selected this place because of those things. However, I was with someone who eats only kosher food and she recommended it. Basil is located in the heart of Crown Heights, a heavily Jewish-populated area, although quite diverse overall. My friends and I ordered a few appetizers and salads to share out. We had a mixed green salad with a citrus vinaigrette, arugula and beet salad (special of the day), cauliflower in caramelized carrot puree, and basil fries. Then we ordered a mushroom soup and mushroom pizza (which had olives on it). They accommodated a dietary request for pizza with no cheese. It was delicious. The food tasted fresh, was beautifully plated and had good flavors. Food is on the pricier side but because of the area and the quality of the food, it was worth it. I was pleasantly surprised. At the end we ordered dessert. I ordered a dulce de Leche cheesecake and tried my friend's creme brulee alongside a hot cup of chamomile tea. Very nice. After we ate we sat and talked for a while. The staff did not rush us out. Our waitress was very attentive the entire time. It was also cool to witness a Hanukkah candle lighting once the sun was setting for day 3 of Hanukkah. The people in the restaurant started singing songs after praying. By this time the restaurant had a beautifully diverse group of people there (Black, Jewish, Asian, Hispanic, and White) Gotta love NYC and especially BROOKLYN! I do have a few improvement recommendations for the restaurant: - the seating feels weird and tight in certain areas. Maybe re-consider the seating arrangement. - the dishes and tables could be cleaner. The bathroom was decent and clean. That was important and encourages me to return at a later time. Overall I give this place a solid 4 and would recommend it.

I had a semi wonderful experience at Basil Pizza and Wine Bar. The food was phenomenal in all ways. The dishes were unique- not your typical menu. The menu wasn’t too large, making ordering a breeze. However, I was disappointed that there was only a single waiter doing all the work. It was very frustrating to ask for anything, even the bill. Another small complaint I have is the volume of the music. The music was much too loud for others to talk over. All in all, I would come back to this restaurant. The vibe was amazing and the chefs outdid themselves with the flavor on every single dish.L

Authentic, elevated and Kosher Italian Cuisine. The pizza is tops, but my favorites include the gnocchi ai funghi, Burata ensalata, asparagus with a poached egg, cauliflower over carrot puree and the green eggs shakshuka. The service certainly measures up to the aesthetic and culinary excellence of Basil Pizza and Wine Bar.