My wife and I go there often, and my wife has been going with several of her friends without me. I assume they're all female, LOL. The food is fantastic! Alec does a great job his staff is exceptional!!!!!! the drinks are done very nicely, not overpowered and not under poured.??????. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful place close to where we live without having to go to Hartford & Beyond. Well worth a try !!! you will not be disappointed!!!FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gob Lin
The staff are tweaked out on drugs and the owner is the rudest. The food isnt worth dealing with shady people. Alex and Peter are the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
JoAnne K.
I had some family cousins come for a visit on a Sunday, so we went to Basil for a late lunch. It was busy, but I get the sense that it's always busy. The ladies had a cosmopolitan and an espresso martini. Both got high marks. The dinners are all very good and there was plenty to take home for another meal. I am Celiac and the only dinner that seems GF, besides a salad, is the chicken piccata. It was very good and I did not get sick. The waiter was knowledgeable about my allergy. Basil's great for sit down meal and a lot of food per serving. It's not fancy, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The menu is large so there is something for everyone.
justin avery
Great food. Great vibe. Good atmosphere. Very busy on certain days owners are good people
Ronald Duford
Today 02/ 03 / 24 . I have had the best meal I have ever had !!! I will be turning 59 on March 3rd and in all my years of visiting restaurants the experience was outstanding!! I had the seafood special I can't recall correct name but was scallops , lobster , mussels shrimp over seafood stuffing over sauce that was to die for!! Thank you Alex and all staff that made us feel right at home ! And of course to the cooks who are magicians in the kitchen!! Best on your continued success at treating your people to such a fantastic experience...RON DUFORD belchertown.mass.
Our family went here to celebrate a birthday and every member of our party was satisfied with their meals. The service was great even though it was an extremely busy Saturday night. Our server brought our drinks swiftly and delicious warm Italian bread followed. The meals each came with a choice of soup or salad. But don't fill up because the portions are incredibly generous. I probably could've shared my dinner with two of my kids but it was our first time there so we didn't realize how large the portions are. Definitely come with an appetite because the food is so good you'll want to finish every last bite.
Jonathan Caffrey
Basil's never fails! Date night, family dinner, out with friends or watching a game at the bar I've never been disappointed. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. I've gone through almost the entire menu and loved everything!Pro tip.... Save room for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Nachos, Fish and Chips, Broiled Seafood Platter, Mixed Grill, French Onion Soup
James D.
I'm rating Basil's with 4 stars instead of 5 due to a change in food quality over the years. While they used to be excellent about 5-6 years ago, there seems to have been a slight decline. Nevertheless, Basil's maintains its reputation as a clean restaurant with a variety of delicious menu options. Prices have increased, but that's a common trend everywhere. The service can be a bit rushed at times, understandable given the busy nature of the place and the need to turn tables quickly.
Chris Nashwinter
Recently had a luncheon after my father’s funeral service for around 40 people. The food just kept coming out. Everything was amazing no complaints from our family and guests. My mother loves their food and the service, so we now go monthly after our gravesite visit!!
We love going to Basil's. Good selection. Some nights are better than others. Depends on cook.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Henry Lanouette
Great restaurant - fair prices- generous servings. Went with a group of friends, everyone had food to take home.Parking: Decent sized parking lot- suitable for size of facility.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken and Pasta, French Onion Soup
Bibi Belisle
Over charged !! over rated!! Got a steak salad paid 17.00 and they hid all the rotten cucumbers under my steak. They were literally Yellow and slimy !!! Everytime I convinced myself to give them another chance Its another disappointment!! Don't be fooled by the fancy decor the food quality sucks.
Food: 1
Service: 1
erin zobrak
LeeAnn is a dream waitress and the Shrimp Torino was as dynamite as ever !
There a landmark in stafford, the food is always amazing! There staff is always helpful, nice, and sam the host is very friendly, she makes it very welcoming when you walk in!!!! Recommend basils to everyone!
My wife and I go there often, and my wife has been going with several of her friends without me. I assume they're all female, LOL. The food is fantastic! Alec does a great job his staff is exceptional!!!!!! the drinks are done very nicely, not overpowered and not under poured.??????. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful place close to where we live without having to go to Hartford & Beyond. Well worth a try !!! you will not be disappointed!!!FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff are tweaked out on drugs and the owner is the rudest. The food isnt worth dealing with shady people. Alex and Peter are the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had some family cousins come for a visit on a Sunday, so we went to Basil for a late lunch. It was busy, but I get the sense that it's always busy. The ladies had a cosmopolitan and an espresso martini. Both got high marks. The dinners are all very good and there was plenty to take home for another meal. I am Celiac and the only dinner that seems GF, besides a salad, is the chicken piccata. It was very good and I did not get sick. The waiter was knowledgeable about my allergy. Basil's great for sit down meal and a lot of food per serving. It's not fancy, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The menu is large so there is something for everyone.
Great food. Great vibe. Good atmosphere. Very busy on certain days owners are good people
Today 02/ 03 / 24 . I have had the best meal I have ever had !!! I will be turning 59 on March 3rd and in all my years of visiting restaurants the experience was outstanding!! I had the seafood special I can't recall correct name but was scallops , lobster , mussels shrimp over seafood stuffing over sauce that was to die for!! Thank you Alex and all staff that made us feel right at home ! And of course to the cooks who are magicians in the kitchen!! Best on your continued success at treating your people to such a fantastic experience...RON DUFORD belchertown.mass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Clam Chowder
Good food large portions and fair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family went here to celebrate a birthday and every member of our party was satisfied with their meals. The service was great even though it was an extremely busy Saturday night. Our server brought our drinks swiftly and delicious warm Italian bread followed. The meals each came with a choice of soup or salad. But don't fill up because the portions are incredibly generous. I probably could've shared my dinner with two of my kids but it was our first time there so we didn't realize how large the portions are. Definitely come with an appetite because the food is so good you'll want to finish every last bite.
Basil's never fails! Date night, family dinner, out with friends or watching a game at the bar I've never been disappointed. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. I've gone through almost the entire menu and loved everything!Pro tip.... Save room for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Nachos, Fish and Chips, Broiled Seafood Platter, Mixed Grill, French Onion Soup
I'm rating Basil's with 4 stars instead of 5 due to a change in food quality over the years. While they used to be excellent about 5-6 years ago, there seems to have been a slight decline. Nevertheless, Basil's maintains its reputation as a clean restaurant with a variety of delicious menu options. Prices have increased, but that's a common trend everywhere. The service can be a bit rushed at times, understandable given the busy nature of the place and the need to turn tables quickly.
Recently had a luncheon after my father’s funeral service for around 40 people. The food just kept coming out. Everything was amazing no complaints from our family and guests. My mother loves their food and the service, so we now go monthly after our gravesite visit!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We love going to Basil's. Good selection. Some nights are better than others. Depends on cook.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great restaurant - fair prices- generous servings. Went with a group of friends, everyone had food to take home.Parking: Decent sized parking lot- suitable for size of facility.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken and Pasta, French Onion Soup
Over charged !! over rated!! Got a steak salad paid 17.00 and they hid all the rotten cucumbers under my steak. They were literally Yellow and slimy !!! Everytime I convinced myself to give them another chance Its another disappointment!! Don't be fooled by the fancy decor the food quality sucks.
Food: 1
Service: 1
LeeAnn is a dream waitress and the Shrimp Torino was as dynamite as ever !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Stuffed Mushrooms
There a landmark in stafford, the food is always amazing! There staff is always helpful, nice, and sam the host is very friendly, she makes it very welcoming when you walk in!!!! Recommend basils to everyone!