The Basil Leaf Café

801 Massachusetts St, Lawrence
(785) 856-0459

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amy twarek

Basil Leaf was recommended to us by fellow travelers and did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from our bartender (Zach). The food was great and the portions were huge (we would recommend sharing).

We will definitely come back next time we are in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mushroom Risotto, Pesto Chicken Penne

Illinois Sm

Service is nice, casual and comfy. Spend as much time as you need it, but a bit pricey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jack of all Trades

I am not a fan of downtown but this place is worth it.

Food was very good.
Service was outstanding.
Outdoor seating was pleasant but a little cramped for 3 people.
Panhandlers on the sidewalks were a bit annoying but that is not the restaurants fault. Parking is an issue downtown so expect to walk a little.

Overall a good pleasant meal.

Overall, worth

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettuccine, Basil Chicken Cavatelli, Meatballs, Shrimp Fettuccine

nathalie talley

We had the most delicious lunch at the Basil Leaf Café. We sat on the patio and Grace gave us amazing service! We’ll go back for sure!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Audrina Holdren

In town for work, visited with a friend and she suggested this place. Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious! I enjoyed the grilled salmon, mushroom risotto and grilled broccoli! Delicious!! I'd highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mushroom Risotto

Mylah Potter

I went here on a little date night on Saturday night and sat at the bar. Grace was super sweet and happy to help with suggestions. Definitely recommend !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Gwen Eileen

I attended Saturday brunch to eat and do some studying on the patio, and grace was amazing! She gave me some great drink and food recommendations and was making conversation with me the entire time. Great experience and will be going back asap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caitlin Holden

I came in with a friend for dinner. Absolute fantabulous time. We adored our server Brooke B! Ordered the chicken parm. It did the job so good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soumya

We reserved this place before coming in, got appetizers after 30 minutes and still waiting for the main lunch to be served for more than 1 hour now while writing this. Wasting all my weekend just for a plate of pasta great !!

Atmosphere: 4

MOUNIC KUMAR NADIMPALLY

The food was literally late for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Magdalena Merkler

My friend and I went to the Basil Leaf for dinner today and we had a fantastic evening there! We had our food and drinks at the bar and Grace and Zack took wonderful care of us. Their service was amazing and we had a great time talking to them! I had the Pesto Chicken Penne and a Tiramisu and it was delicious. We'll definitely come back more often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

addison johnson

Brooke Buehler was THE best server i’ve ever had in my entire life. I work at a restaurant (not basil leaf) and she exceeded my expectations!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta

DC Jobse

Not pleased. Went during happy hour for dinner and drinks and the bill came back completely wrong. After pointing it out we were told that the items we specifically asked about were not included. We pointed this out to the waitress and she only apologized, did not take responsibility to correct the bill. There are many options on Mass St. -I will not be returning here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Alexis Mendoza

The fettuccine Alfredo had no flavor at all. A great value sauce could taste a million times better! The chicken was so dry it was hard to bite too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Jim Bachman

Service was terrible, never cleared any dirty dishes from our table, good was cold and NOT good over seasoned and bland. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

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