Basil Seasonal Dining

Soup

ask your server, changes daily

Avocado Toast

Palermo bakery brioche toast, avocado, mozzarella, peppadew, black truffle, balsamic glaze, organic poached egg

Basil Burger

Brioche bun, garlic aioli, tomato, lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese, caramelized onions, organic fried egg, apple wood smoked-bacon. Choice of salad or fries

Basil Omelet

Basil pesto, sauté mix wild mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, parmesan cheese | country roasted potatoes

Spaghetti Carbonara

Parmesan cheese, crispy Pancetta/guanciale (Italian bacon), organic eggs, black pepper

Palermo Bakery Italian Brioche Toast

Organic maple syrup, California Giant berry, powdered sugar, wiped cream

Sautéed Monterey Bay Calamari

Gluten free. Wild shrimp, Spanish octopus, white wine garlic, peperoncino, cherry tomatoes, parsley.

Castroville Marinated Artichokes

Vegetarian. Gluten free. Lemon zest, olive oil, parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze.

Lamb Meatballs

Gluten free. San marzano tomato sauce, parmesan cheese.

Bruschetta

Vegetarian. Baguette, organic cherry tomatoes, basil pesto (no pine nuts) parmesan cheese, black truffle, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic glaze.

Italian Charcuterie

Gluten free. Selection of cured meats, parmigiano, castelvetrano olives, taralli crostini.

Cheese Plate

Gluten free. Selections of imported cheeses, honey and balsamic glaze, dry fruit crostini chestnut or chianti jelly.

Castelvetrano Olives

Vegan. Gluten Free. Peppadew (sweet & mild peppers) .

Roasted Spanish Octopus

Gluten free. Cannellini bean puree, fennel, red onions, cherry tomatoes, shaved carrots, lemon zest, basil-infused extra virgin olive oil, lemon dressing, arugula, mint. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.Bread service & Water is served only upon request.

Insalata Di Barbabietole

Vegetarian. Gluten free. Wild arugula, fresh organic strawberries, red and golden beets, sweet gorgonzola, sweet peppadew, caramelized pecan, aperol lemon dressing, balsamic glaze. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.

Roasted Bosc Pear & Creamy Gorgonzola

Vegetarian. Arugula, lemon dressing, honey, balsamic, raspberry, taralli crostini. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.

Cow Milk Burrata Cheese Angelo E Franco

Gluten free. Arugula, lemon dressing, thinly sliced of san daniele prosciutto, basil olive oil. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.

Caprese Swank Farms Heirloom Tomatoes

Vegetarian. Gluten free. Buffalo mozzarella, basil, cucumber, avocado, artichokes, sea salt, raspberry balsamic. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.

Basil House Salad

Vegan. Vegetarian. Gluten Free. Mixed baby greens, freshly shaved vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette. Eating raw or undercooked fish / shellfish / eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies / food intolerances.

Basil Caesar

Vegetarian. Gluten free. Chopped romaine, parmesan, crispy parmesan bruschetta, cherry tomatoes, onions chips.

Tagliatelle Ai Funghi & Salsiccia

Porcini mushrooms, mild Italian pork sausage, parmesan cheese, white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley

Rigatoni Pomodoro (vgn)

San Marzano Tomato Sauce & Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Traditional Basil Lasagna

Beef bolognese, bechamel, parmesan cheese, san marzano marinara sauce, basil

Rigatoni Al Pesto (our Signature Dish) (vgt)

Home-made pasta, basil pesto, burrata, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes (no pine nuts)

Spaghetti With Lamb Meatballs

San marzano tomato sauce, scamorza (smoked mozzarella cheese)

Rigatoni Amatriciana

Caramelized onions, crispy pancetta, san marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Traditional ground beef, san marzano tomato sauce, parsley

Spaghetti Carbonara

Egg yolk, parmesan cheese, black pepper, crispy pancetta/guanciale (Italian bacon)

Black Seafood Linguini

Monterey bay squid, wild shrimp, fresh local/imported fish of the day, san marzano tomatoes, Gilroy garlic, calabrian chili

Rigatoni Arrabiata Piccante (vgn)

San marzano tomato sauce, & fresh basil, red chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil

Kids Pasta Cheese

Kids Pasta Plain

Pasta Kids Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce, butter,cheese or plain.

Kids Pasta Butter

Basil Garlic Bread

Vegetarian. Organic butter, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Olive Oil Sea Salt Warm Focaccia

Vegetarian. Serve two people.

House-made Basil Veggie Burger (brioche Bun)

Pesto mayo, chickpeas, quinoa, carrot patty, walnuts, braised onions, Monterey jack cheese VGT

6 Oz. The Basil Burger (brioche Bun)

Organic grass-fed beef, arugula, tomato, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese, truffle basil aioli

Caprese Vgt

Basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, balsamic, sea salt (add prosciutto, for additional cost

Organic Chicken Breast

Basil pesto mayo, avocado, bacon, arugula, tomato

Salmon Blt

Mayo, lettuce, tomato, caper berry, bacon

Veggie Capricciosa Bianca (vgt)

(no tomato sauce) mozzarella, grilled zucchini, black truffle, porcini mushrooms, carrots, cherry tomato, rosemary, basil

Carmel Diavola

(no tomato sauce) fresh organic basil pesto, mild Italian salami, wild arugula, lemon dressing, burrata cheese

Basil Margherita

Buffalo mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano

Beet & Pecorino (vgt)

Beet potatoes dumpling, creamy pecorino sauce, porcini mushrooms, basil

Spinach & Salmone

Light basil cream sauce, king salmon, sautéed zucchini, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Tricolore (vgt) (gf)

Green peas potatoes dumpling, lemon cream sauce and spinach, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomato, lemon zest

Fiocchi Ravioli & Toasted Walnuts

Cheese-filled pasta & pears, light gorgonzola dolce & speck (Italian smoked ham)

Butternut Squash (vgt)

Spinach pasta, organic brown butter sage, parmesan cheese

Lobster

Saffron cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil

Vegan Gluten Free (vgn) (gf)

Extra virgin olive oil, mixed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil

Vegan Roasted Vegetable Plate (vgn) (gf)

*vegan/gf. raviolis, porcini mushrooms, Gilroy garlic, carrot puree (beet vegetables ravioli)

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 cauliflower

Slow Cooked Short Ribs

Creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables eating raw or undercooked fish/shellfish/eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies/food intolerances. Bread service & water is served only upon request.

Half Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Piccata

Organic carrots puree, roasted farmer's market vegetables, Meyer lemon, white wine, capers berry (approximately 30 minutes cooking time). eating raw or undercooked fish/shellfish/eggs or meat increases the risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server to any food allergies/food intolerances. Bread service & water is served only upon request.

Brioche Bread Pudding

House-made warm brioche bread pudding, custard, bourbon caramel sauce, vanilla bean gelato

Cobbler

Warm calgiant berry farms cobbler vanilla bean gelato

Traditional Tiramisu

Traditional tiramisu, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, cocoa powder

Affogato Vanilla Gelato

Danesi espresso affogato, vanilla gelato, whipped cream, amaretto cookies

Tartufo

Tartufo, zabaglione cream center, covered by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnut, cocoa powder.

Sorbet: Raspberry (with Basil Oil)

Italian Traditional Gelato

Vanilla or salty caramel "gelato served with drizzle of basil oil upon request"

Yogurt Cheesecake

House-made gluten free yogurt cheesecake powder sugar, seasonal fruit

Chocolate Flourless Cake

Rich & warm gluten free chocolate flourless cake salted caramel & chocolate chunk gelato

Cappuccino

Italian Cappuccino, regular or decaf options.

Latte

Italian caffe latte, offered in regular or decaf.

Coffee

Italian Danesi coffee, available in regular or decaf.

Irish Coffee

Espresso

Espresso, available in regular or decaf.

Espresso Shakerato / Shaken