Art Basil Restaurant

218 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan
(561) 588-2405

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Twin Maine Lobster Tails over Asiago Seafood Risotto
Meatball Sliders with Basil and Ricotta
Meatballs with Ricotta Dollop
Pan Seared Scallops
Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Bolognese Lasagna
Veal Parmigiana
Shrimp Cocktail
Chicken Piccata

Menu

Starters
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Tuna Carpaccio
The sliced topped with Thai chili sauce.
Meatball Sliders
with basil pesto and ricotta
Shrimp Cocktail
6 Jumbo
Sicilian wings
Rosemary, garlic, olive oil (also BBQ or Hot available)

Salads
Caesar Salad
Croutons and Parmesan.
Iceberg Wedge
Gorgonzola dolce with our house creamy Italian dressing served with walnuts and roasted pear topped with balsamic reduction and raspberry confit.
Ionian Salad
Greek style with romaine, kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
Garden House Salad
Field greens, carrots , cucumber , tomatoes , calamata olives, purple onion

Pastas
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Traditional basil tomato sauce with meatballs or sausage.
Olivia's 4 Cheese Ravioli
Comes with mushrooms in a shallot brandy pink sauce and grape tomatoes.
Fettucine Alfredo
Parmesan cream sauce.
Penne a la Vodka
Prosciutto, onions, and peas in a pink vodka sauce.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Our famous meat sauce with peas.
Beggar's Purse
Cheese and pear stuffed pasta in a creamy sage sauce with truffle oil.
Lobster Ravioli
Tossed with shallots, brandy, and roasted grape tomatoes in a creamy pink sauce.

Eggplant
Eggplant Bella
Layered with basil, capers, and topped with mozzarella and whipped ricotta.
Eggplant Nouveau
Layered with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and topped with mozzarella and whipped ricotta.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Thin sliced, layered with house Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken and Veal
Parmigiana Chicken
Pan fried, topped with basil tomato sauce with a side of spaghetti.
Parmigiana Veal
Pan fried, topped with basil tomato sauce with a side of spaghetti.
Piccata Chicken
Sauteed with capers, white wine lemon sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Piccata Veal
Sauteed with capers, white wine lemon sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Marsala Chicken
Sauteed with mushrooms, marsala demi-glace with chef potato and vegetables.
Marsala Veal
Sauteed with mushrooms, marsala demi-glace with chef potato and vegetables.
Francese Chicken
Egg batter, white wine lemon sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Francese Veal
Egg batter, white wine lemon sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Valdostana Chicken
Layered with parma ham, fresh tomato, and provolone cheese over a white wine veloute with chef potato and vegetables.
Valdostana Veal
Layered with parma ham, fresh tomato, and provolone cheese over a white wine veloute with chef potato and vegetables.
Gorgonzola Chicken
Sauteed with shallots and brandy in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Gorgonzola Veal
Sauteed with shallots and brandy in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce with chef potato and vegetables.

Seafood
Pei Mussels
Marinara or scampi.
Clams
Marinara or scampi.
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic and white wine over linguini.
Snapper Francese
Egg batter, white wine lemon sauce with chef potato and vegetables.
Seafood Pappardelle
Shrimp and scallops in a pink shallot brandy sauce.
Seafood di Mari
Tossed with garlic, shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, and clams in our house marinara served with linguini.
Pan Seared Scallops
Seasoned and served over arugula or sauteed spinach with blistered toatoes

Meats
8 oz. Filler Mignon
In a green peppercorn brandy sauce served with chef potatoes and vegetables.
Lollipop Lamb Cluster
baby chop, asparagus over gorgonzola mashed potato & mint madeira , demi glace

Gourmet Pizzas
Margherita Gourmet Pizza
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Al Fresco Gourmet Pizza
Extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh tomato, basil, and cheese.
Hawaiian Gourmet Pizza
Ham and pineapple.
Hedy's Gourmet Pizzeta
Asiago cheese topped with arugula.
San Remo Gourmet Pizza
Artichokes, red peppers, and grilled chicken.
Cacciatore Gourmet Pizza
Mushrooms, roasted peppers, and truffle oil.
All Dressed Gourmet Pizza
Mushrooms, onions, pepperoni and green peppers.
Spicy Hot Oil Cheese Gourmet Pizza
Chili infused oil, hot cherry peppers, and mozzarella.

Hand Tossed Pizzas
Plain Hand Tossed Pizza
The Works Hand Tossed Pizza
Veggie Hand Tossed Pizza
White Hand Tossed Pizza
Meat Hand Tossed Pizza
Chicken Hand Tossed Pizza
BBQ Chicken Hand Tossed Pizza
Hawaiian Hand Tossed Pizza

Hot Subs
Meatball Parm Sub
Eggplant Parm Sub
Sausage Parm Sub
Chicken Parm Sub
Veal Parm Sub
Grilled Chicken Sub
Steak, Onions & Cheese Sub

Calzones and Stromboli
Cheese Calzone
Add topping for an additional charge.
Cheese Stromboli
Add topping for an additional charge.

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Recent Reviews

This was our first time at this restaurant. We ate outside at a corner table. Seevice was terrific. Phil our server was attentive but unobtrusive. Food was good old fashion Italian. Appetizers (meatballs, caprese salad and fried calamari) were very good. Pasta dishes also were very good and plentiful. The pocket purses were the highlight of the entrees. The art and ambient ce was most inviting. We will be going back.
September 2025
I’m writing this review because I recently realized how spoiled I’ve been to always eat at Art Basil. I recently went to a very well known and popular Italian restaurant that serves the same entrees as AB, and it made me realize how much better tasting AB is. The beggar’s purse, chicken parm and the GARLIC ROLLS taste better and have a better quality than this other popular restaurant I just went to.

I do love Art Basil! I like how it can be fine dining,...
August 2025
Absolutely amazing Italian restaurant. We've been twice now and both times were blown away by the food. Chef Michael is a master at his craft! He completely upgraded the menu when he took over a couple months ago. Completely different restaurant. Great happy hour and comfortable atmosphere. We'll be making Art Basil a regular visit!
August 2025

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Art Basil Restaurant

218 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462
(561) 588-2405