Basilico

4.7

1664 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Basilico Restaurant, located in Millburn, New Jersey was established by owner Mario De Marco , formerly of Sergio's, also in Millburn. Graduate of the Hotel Management School in Alassio, Italy. From Italy, he brought his original and authentic Italian cuisine to Millburn.

Basilico has a definite New York look and feel, which reflects in our food items. We use the best of ingredients. "Casual and chic" is how we have been described by reviewers. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable and energetic. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of hospitality, remembering that you are the guest, and it is our ultimate goal for you to leave thoroughly satisfied. Special requests can be accommodated.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 379-7020
Website
http://basilicomillburn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Claude Browne
Private party facilities
Please inquire for further details.

Location
324 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041
Neighborhood
Millburn
Cross street
Main Street
Parking details
None
Additional
BYO Liquor, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Popular dishes

Grilled Chicken$15.95
fresh tomato and mozzarella, olive oil (pressed)
Grilled Portobella Mushrooms and Chicken$15.95
roasted red peppers, mozzarella, mayo pesto (pressed)
Burrata$16.95
Prosciutto di Parma, roasted red peppers, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Cotoletta$15.95
Breaded chicken cutlet, mozzarella, fresh tomato, romaine, mayo (pressed)
Ortaggi$15.95
Grilled zucchini and eggplant, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes (pressed)

Insalate

Capricciosa$154.94
Romaine, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, goat cheese, olive oil and lemon
Caesar Salad$10.95
St. Tropez$18.95
Mesclun, Maine crabmeat, shrimp, grapefruit, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, citrus vinaigrette
Mista$11.95
Mixed green, carrots, radish, cherry tomato, cucumber
Carciofini$16.95
Arugola, grilled baby artichokes, avocado, Grana Padano shavings, olive oil and lemon
Casa$15.95
Buffalo mozzarella, arugola, roasted red peppers, shaved parmiggiano
Barbabietole$15.95
Roasted red beets, haricot verts, almonds, bluberries, goat cheese

Insalate - Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$9.00
Grilled Salmon$14.00
Grilled Shrimp$10.00

Verdure

Green Beans$7.95
tossed in pesto
Grilled Baby Artichokes$12.95
shaved Grana Padano, garlic, olive oil, parsley
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.94
Roasted Cauliflower$9.94
raisins, pine nuts
Sauteed Spinach$9.94
garlic, olive oil
Broccoli Rabe$9.94
garlic, olive oil

Farinacei

Risotto$24.95
with clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp and scallops in a light herbs tomato sauce
Spaghettini and Meatballs$17.95
Cacio e Pepe with Linguine$18.95
cracked black pepper and pecorino
Pappardelle Bolognese$18.95
Penne Pesto$18.95
asparagus, touch of cream
Linguine$21.95
in a white clams sauce
Whole Wheat Linguine$19.95
broccoli, shiitakee mushrooms, chick peas, fresh tomatoes, garlic rosemary sauce
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$18.95
Carbonara$21.95
Spaghettini, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino
Capellini al Pomodoro$17.95
Angel hair tomato basil

Pesce

Grilled Salmon$21.95
grilled asparagus, avocado bruschetta
Grilled Branzino$31.95
garlic, herbs, broccoli rabe (filet or whole)
Grilled Octopus$20.95
chick peas, string beans, radish, olive oil, lemon
Shrimp and Sea Scallops$27.95
Scampi sauce with farro primavera

Carne

Chicken Marsala$19.95
served with linguine
Chicken and Shrimp$19.95
grilled with grilled vegetables scampi herbs sauce
Chicken Paillard$19.95
with roasted potatoes, arugola, tomato, onions, shave Grana, olive oil
Steak Frites$39.95
8 oz. Filet Mignon and French Fries
Parmigiana served with spaghettini tomato basil
Chicken 19.95 Veal 29.95 Eggplant 19.95

Dessert

Apple Cobbler$12.00
Almond Biscotti$10.50
Ricotta Cheesecake$12.00
Tartufo Trio$13.00
Tiramisu`$12.00
Napoleon$13.00
Cannoli$12.00

VEGAN

Piatto Vegano$20.95
Chick peas, farro,cauliflower,sweet peas, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, zucchini, Brussel sprouts, rosemary, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
Verdure alla Griglia$17.95
Mixed grilled vegetables, mixed greens, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction

What 1,664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basilico delights with consistently "excellent food and service," praised for its generous portions and vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the "wonderful pastry chef" and "fabulous menu." The restaurant's patio offers a charming dining experience. Despite occasional noise, it remains a "favorite special place" for many, perfect for celebrations.

1,664 Reviews

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Toni
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food excellent! Wonderful menu, excellent options. Seafood, pasta, veal chicken. Would highly recommend, walking distance from the Papermill.
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Patricia
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Arrived at Basilico at 5:30pm and asked our waiter if he foresaw any problem with our being able to leave by 7:00 for a show. He said no problem. We ordered one appetizer (calamari) for the table, which came almost immediately, and 4 entrees. The marinara for the calamari was cold. Not lukewarm but cold. A bread basket was brought to the table and the bread was ice cold as if it had just been taken out of the freezer and thawed but not fully. At 6:30 and no sign of our waiter we asked the manager when we could expect our meals. They were delivered within 5 minutes. The two shrimp dishes were good but the manicotti was burnt on the bottom and the gnocchi was mediocre. We ate as quickly as we could so we could leave by 7:00 but any chance of a leisurely dinner was gone. This appears to be a very busy restaurant with a large local clientele. Not sure why our experience was so disappointing but we will not be back.
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JosephB
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable experience provided by the entire staff. Our “go to” place in Millburn. Keep up the good work.😄
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Bob
VIP
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife cace e Pepe was mediocre at best and not cooked sufficiently to be considered Al dente. Cheese sat on top of the pasta - not infused. I had veal chop parm. It’s my favorite dish but this version was awful. The veal was not pounded and not a very good cut. It tasted fatty. Again, I prefer my pasta al dente; this was closer to uncooked it was so hard. We’ve eaten at Basilico a number of times but not in the last year or two. New chef ? New owner ? Terribly disappointed.
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Mary Ann
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went before a show and the restaurant filled up quickly. I had their soup special, pumpkin with asparagus which was delicious. But my Entree was even more fabulous. I ordered the Spaghetini Arrabiato and I’m still regretting that I couldn’t finish it! It was so delicious. The restaurant is BYOB which we didn’t know. But we were able to walk less than a block and pick up a bottle of wine. I would completely recommend this place.
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Brian
VIP
New York State
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Charming restaurant with good food, service and location. Great place for dinner before going to the Paper Mill Playhouse.
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Patricia
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chocolate soufflé one of the best we ever had!
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Michele
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable meal! Great ambiance! Always good!
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Peter
VIP
New York City
462 reviews
5.0
462 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's a totally terrific place to dine: a creative and delicious menu, enhanced by great service and very reasonable pricing. This is why it's our favorite place to dine and return regularly.
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Betsy
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently great food and great service ! Can’t wait to return.
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FAQs

Basilico does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Basilico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 379-7020.

Basilico is rated 4.7 stars by 1664 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

324 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
Millburn
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:45 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Claude Browne
Additional
BYO Liquor, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
http://basilicomillburn.com/
Phone number
(973) 379-7020
Private party facilities
Please inquire for further details.

Basilico

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Risotto

Chocolate Souffle

Pappardelle Bolognese

Antipasti

Wild Mushroom Soup$9.94

Fried Calamari$14.95

Tuna Tartare$17.95

Burrata and Prosciutto di Parma$17.95

Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese$17.95

Stracciatella Soup$8.94

Arancini di Riso$12.95

Classic Meatballs$11.95

Pizza

Thin Crust Margherita$11.95

Cauliflower Crust$15.95

Panini

Grilled Chicken$15.95

Grilled Portobella Mushrooms and Chicken$15.95

Burrata$16.95

Cotoletta$15.95

Ortaggi$15.95

Insalate

Capricciosa$154.94

Caesar Salad$10.95

St. Tropez$18.95

Mista$11.95

Carciofini$16.95

Casa$15.95

Barbabietole$15.95

Insalate - Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$9.00

Grilled Salmon$14.00

Grilled Shrimp$10.00

Verdure

Green Beans$7.95

Grilled Baby Artichokes$12.95

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$9.94

Roasted Cauliflower$9.94

Sauteed Spinach$9.94

Broccoli Rabe$9.94

Farinacei

Risotto$24.95

Spaghettini and Meatballs$17.95

Cacio e Pepe with Linguine$18.95

Pappardelle Bolognese$18.95

Penne Pesto$18.95

Linguine$21.95

Whole Wheat Linguine$19.95

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka$18.95

Carbonara$21.95

Capellini al Pomodoro$17.95

Pesce

Grilled Salmon$21.95

Grilled Branzino$31.95

Grilled Octopus$20.95

Shrimp and Sea Scallops$27.95

Carne

Chicken Marsala$19.95

Chicken and Shrimp$19.95

Chicken Paillard$19.95

Steak Frites$39.95

Parmigiana served with spaghettini tomato basil

Dessert

Apple Cobbler$12.00

Almond Biscotti$10.50

Ricotta Cheesecake$12.00

Tartufo Trio$13.00

Tiramisu`$12.00

Napoleon$13.00

Cannoli$12.00

VEGAN

Piatto Vegano$20.95

Verdure alla Griglia$17.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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