Basile Cafe
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📋 Menu
Appetizers
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.
Salads
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.
Pasta
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
Kids Pasta Cheese
Kids Pasta Plain
Pasta Kids Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce, butter,cheese or plain.
Kids Pasta Butter
Bread Service + Pesto
Basil Garlic Bread
Vegetarian. Organic butter, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Olive Oil Sea Salt Warm Focaccia
Vegetarian. Serve two people.
Sandwiches
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
Warm Focaccia
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
Traditional Roman Pinsa Crust
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
Gnocchi
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
Ravioli
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)
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 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.
Dessert
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
Danesi Caffe
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.