Basilico

Restaurant · Italian4.3 (1,678 Google reviews)

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97 dishesmenu read 5 Novbasilico.co.za

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Lunch specials

Monday to Sunday, 12pm until 5pm

Insalata

  • Insalata Spinach and Bacon SaladR100

    Spinach, avocado, mushrooms, crispy bacon, croutons and pecorino cheese with a balsamic mayo dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken InsalataR100

    Flame grilled chicken, roast pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, feta, red onion, pumpkin seeds and honey on a bed of salad leaves with a mayonnaise…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Pizza

  • Margherita with Two ToppingsR110

    Margherita with any two toppings from the following: bacon, chicken, ham, spinach, spring onion, egg, feta, olives, mushrooms, pear…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pasta

  • Bacon and Mushroom PastaR110

    Bacon, mushrooms in a cream sauce. Choose from fettuccini, penne or spaghetti.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken and Mushroom PastaR110

    Grilled chicken fillet in a cream and mushroom sauce. Choose from fettuccini, penne or spaghetti.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Roast Vegetable PastaR110

    Roast peppers, aubergine and zucchini in a Neapolitan sauce. Choose from fettuccini, penne or spaghetti.

    Likely gluten

Secondi

  • Crumbed Chicken FilletR120

    Crumbed chicken fillet with black pepper and pecorino served with fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Beef Fillet with Black Pepper SauceR145

    Grilled medallion of beef fillet with black pepper sauce served with fries

Main menu

Classic

  • Garlic PizzaR69

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Pizza with CheeseR105

    Garlic pizza with cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • AndriaR155

    Fresh tomato, basil

  • BfaR185

    Bacon, feta, avocado (seasonal)

    Likely dairy

  • ZuccaR175

    Pumpkin, feta, caramelized onion

    Likely dairy

  • CasalingaR175

    Ham, eggs

    Likely egg

  • MilanR175

    Anchovy, capers, onion

    Likely fish

  • ToscanaR175

    Grilled aubergine, zucchini, peppers

  • InfernoR182

    Pepperoni, onion, chilli

  • ModenaR182

    Brie, rocket, pear

    Likely dairy

  • NapoliR182

    Mushrooms, chicken, olives

  • TurinR185

    Bolognaise, onion, peppers, chilli

  • VegetaliR185

    Artichokes, mushrooms, olives, capers, broccoli, zucchini

  • MediterraneanR188

    Peppadew piquanté peppers, feta, olives, onion

    Likely dairy

  • TorinoR188

    Bacon, blue cheese, pear

    Likely dairy

  • VenetoR188

    Grilled chicken, tomato, olives

  • CapricciosaR192

    Ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

  • Quattro StagioniR192

    Pepperoni, mushrooms, capers, anchovies

    Likely fish

  • BasilicoR192

    Avocado (seasonal), bacon, mushrooms, onions, touch of garlic

  • AgnelloR195

    Slow-roast lamb, feta, olives and fresh mint

    Likely dairy

  • CalamaroR195

    Grilled calamari, chorizo and Peppadew piquanté peppers

    Likely shellfish

  • MaialeR195

    Pulled pork, fresh red onion, pickled jalapenos

  • RomaR195

    Springbok carpaccio, avocado (seasonal), rocket

  • RusticaR195

    Salami, rocket, pecorino shavings

    Likely dairy

  • UmbriaR195

    Brie, chicken, Peppadew piquanté peppers, spring onion

    Likely dairy

  • Frutti di MareR209

    Prawns, mussels, calamari

    Likely shellfish

Create your own

  • MargheritaR109

    Tomato, mozzarella. Choice of toppings extra.

    Likely dairy

  • Vegan MargheritaR150

    Tomato, dairy-free coconut cheese alternative

    Vegan

Antipasti

  • 'Fior di Latte' Mozzarella and Tomato SaladR95

    'Fior di latte' mozzarella and tomato salad with basil oil

    Likely dairy

  • Half-Shell Mussels in Garlic and White WineR98

    Half-shell mussels in a leek, garlic and white wine sauce served with a small herb pita

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken TortelliniR98

    Chicken tortellini in a cream, mascarpone and mushroom and thyme sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beetroot SaladR98

    Salad of beetroot, rocket, feta, toasted almonds with a balsamic glaze

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Springbok Carpaccio SaladR109

    Springbok carpaccio, rocket, toasted almonds, pecorino, avocado (seasonal) with a basil pesto dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Selection of Italian Cured MeatsR129

    Selection of Italian cured meats with olives served with a small herb pita

    Likely gluten

  • Fior de Latte Mozzarella PlatterR189

    'Fior de Latte' mozzarella and tomato salad, Italian cold meats, olives, verdura mista, rocket and pecorino salad, herb pita

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Insalata

  • Spinach and Bacon InsalataR145

    Spinach, avocado (seasonal), grilled black mushrooms, warm crispy bacon, croutons and pecorino cheese with a balsamic mayonnaise dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mixed Leaves InsalataR145

    Mixed leaves with mozzarella, tomato, artichokes, olives, zucchini and basil served with a herb pizza

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken on CosR160

    Flame-grilled chicken on cos lettuce, capers, eggs, croutons, gourmet with a balsamic mayonnaise dressing

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken and Pumpkin InsalataR155

    Flame grilled chicken, roast pumpkin, feta, red onion, pumpkin seeds, cherry tomato, honey and mixed leaves with a balsamic mayonnaise…

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

Pasta

  • Roast Pepper and Aubergine PastaR149

    Oven roasted peppers, aubergine, zucchini in a napolitana sauce, topped with a pesto dressing

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Pepper Napolitana PastaR149

    Red and green peppers, chilli in a napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken Fillet PastaR159

    Flame-grilled chicken fillet in a cream and mushroom sauce with fresh thyme

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef RavioliR159

    Beef ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach and Ricotta RavioliR159

    Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta in a light tomato cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Penne with Chorizo and MushroomR180

    Penne with black mushroom, chorizo, smoked paprika in a light tomato cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti with MeatballsR185

    Spaghetti with oven baked meatballs in a napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Penne with Chicken PestoR185

    Penne with chicken, basil pesto, cream and traditional feta crumbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Prawn PastaR195

    Prawns, leeks, garlic and chilli in a tomato cream white wine sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Calamari PastaR195

    Calamari, feta, cherry tomatoes in a light tomato, chilli, white wine and garlic sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Norwegian Salmon PastaR195

    Norwegian salmon, mint and garden peas in a white wine, cream and Dijon mustard sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Risotto

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken RisottoR185

    Flame-grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, mascarpone and pecorino cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Chorizo RisottoR190

    Spicy chorizo sausage, classic smoked paprika, pumpkin, peas, mascarpone

    Likely dairy

  • Norwegian Salmon RisottoR199

    Fresh Norwegian salmon, turmeric, cherry tomatoes, leeks, mascarpone and pecorino cheese

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Secondi

  • Grilled Pork FilletR199

    Grilled pork fillet and honey parsnips in a garlic and ginger sauce served with a side of mash

  • Grilled Lamb RumpR240

    Grilled lamb rump served with a stew of garlic potatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a red wine sauce

  • Fish of the DayR260

    Ask your waitron about today's preparation method

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Sirloin SteakR295

    Grilled sirloin steak served with a brandy pepper sauce and fries

  • Grilled BBQ Lamb Cutlets

    Grilled barbeque lamb cutlets with a roast red pepper, cherry tomato and feta salad with fries

    Likely dairy

  • Slow-Roast Lamb Shank

    Slow-roast lamb shank in a red wine jus, served with creamy mash

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Beef Fillet Medallions

    Grilled medallions of beef fillet with grilled tomato, rocket and a honey mustard cream sauce served with fries

    Likely dairy

Contorni

  • Tomato and Balsamic Onion SaladR45
  • Green SaladR45
  • French FriesR45
  • Mixed SaladR45
  • Cinnamon PumpkinR45
  • Rocket and Pecorino SaladR60

    Likely dairy

Dolci

  • Malva PuddingR85

    Malva pudding served with vanilla ice cream and a butterscotch sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Brownie with Ice CreamR85

    Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, roasted almonds and chocolate sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • TiramisuR85

    The 'Pick Me Up Dessert' made with Kahlua

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Citrus TartR85

    Served with a shot of lemon vodka granita and vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Triple Chocolate BrownieR85

    Served with ice cream and chocolate sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vanilla Crème BrûléeR85

    Served with biscotti

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Apple CrumbleR85

    Served with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sundaes

  • Double-Cream Vanilla Ice Cream SundaeR59

    Double-cream vanilla ice cream served with chocolate sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Caramel Popcorn SundaeR85

    Caramel popcorn, chocolate and vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Meringue SundaeR85

    Meringue, nut brittle, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Crushed Oreo SundaeR85

    Crushed Oreo biscuit, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peppermint Crisp SundaeR85

    Peppermint crisp, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

    Likely dairy

Kids menu

Pizza

  • Kids PizzaR90

    Choose two toppings from the following: ham, salami, bacon, chicken, pepperoni, mushrooms, pineapple, olives, onion, mozzarella, feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Pasta

  • Kids Spaghetti BolognaiseR90

    Spaghetti bolognaise

    Likely gluten

  • Kids Spaghetti NapolitanaR90

    Spaghetti with napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Kids Penne with Grilled ChickenR90

    Penne with grilled chicken and napolitana sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Kids Penne with Cheese SauceR90

    Penne with cheese sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Mains

  • Crumbed Chicken Fingers and ChipsR90

    Crumbed chicken fingers and chips

    Likely gluten

  • Deep-Fried Calamari Steak and ChipsR90

    Deep-fried fingers of calamari steak and chips

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Beef Fillet and ChipsR120

    Grilled beef fillet served with chips

Desserts

  • Kids Ice CreamR38

    Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream

    Likely dairy

  • Kids Ice Cream with SprinklesR39

    Ice cream with sprinkles

    Likely dairy

  • Kids Chocolate Brownie with Ice CreamR49

    Chocolate brownie with ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address32 Kildare Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+27 21 683 5989
Websitebasilico.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.3 from 1,678 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from basilico.co.za
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Basilico

Does Basilico have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Basilico coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Basilico open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Basilico online?

Yes, through Book online: http://www.basilico.co.za/#contact

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