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Basil's, Boone, NC

Basil's

4.5
4.5
14 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
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7:30 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Fresh pasta, no bologna! Sandwiches, soups, salads, and scratch made pasta at lunch. More pasta at night with other entree options. 20 taps of craft beer, full bar, constantly changing wine selection thanks to our Wednesday night tastings.

Chef Scott Ottinger brings his years of experience to our changing menu, offering pasta as well as interesting entree and salad options.

Tuesday nights feature trivia as well as half priced glasses of wine. Wednesdays feature free wine tastings from 5:30-7:30. Drop by between 5:30-7:30 to taste! Weekends often feature pairing menus on Fridays/Saturdays, with Sunday brunch weekly from 11-3. We hope to see you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Ottinger
  • Neighbourhood
    Boone
  • Cross Street
    Winkler's Creek Crossing at the Corner of Winkler's Creek and Wilson Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Appalcart pink and red routes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil's offers "exceptional food" with large portions perfect for sharing. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "friendly, attentive staff." The pasta and sandwiches receive high marks, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Some menu items may be unavailable, but the wide selection of wines and flavorful dishes keeps diners returning.
14 Reviews
  1. Ed VIP

    Raleigh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food. Large portions to share including salad abd sandwich’s

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  2. AbbyW

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jennifer was an excellent server, always anticipating our needs! So friendly and so helpful! Food was delicious! I had the steak Marsala special and it was outstanding! My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs. While they were good, there were way too many herbs in the meatballs. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Therese

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal, and the portions were large. Our server I think was a manager but service was exquisite.

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  4. Shelly

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Exceptional bartender. Amazing pasta

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  5. Melanie

    Charlotte6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, but the brussels sprouts had a little bit too much mustard on it, and the charcuterie board meat did not smell good. They had a nice wine special, and the waiters and staff were excellent !!!!!

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  6. Martha

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For lunch, they have an excellent selection of delicious sandwiches with combinations of ingredients that are savory and different than the ordinary ones you see at other restaurants. The food is consistently prepared and served by attentive and polite servers.

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  7. Rebecca

    Salt Lake City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were initially sat at a small table near the door on a cold winter day. We asked to be moved to a cozier booth and the server was kind and accommodating. The truffle fries were not great. The pasta was good, however the grilled chicken was tough and not very flavorful.

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  8. lisa

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite! A great place to relax and enjoy some of the best Italian-inspired dishes around. The portions are hot, fresh, flavorful, and filling. There is a great beer and wine list to satisfy everyone's taste and their appetizer menu has different flavors that everyone can enjoy. We love the atmosphere as it is warm and inviting; you can definitely relax and enjoy the company of those you are eating with. Staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. We'll be back!

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  9. Lara

    Raleigh7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I took my son here to celebrate his graduation from App State. We had reservations for lunch, but didn't need them as the restaurant was less than a third full. Our server came over immediately. We ordered our drinks and when he came back we asked to start with the bruschetta. He noted they were out of the components to make that, so we ordered the frites instead. He then noted they were out of the aioli. My guy... he blamed it on graduation weekend; they've been busy. Plan ahead, y'all. They didn't spring this event last minute. Anyway, they whipped up an aioli, and it was fine. But $9.50 for a large fry with garlic mayo is excessive. Also, $21 for a chicken Caesar salad? You're in a strip mall with Kirkland's art on the walls and a staff full of teens in jeans and dyed hair. Calm down. Between the four of us, we got two pasta dishes, a wrap, and a sandwich. All the food was fine but overpriced. I'm told the owner is grumpy that students aren't regulars. Dude... they'd need to take out extra student loans to eat here.

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  10. Leslie VIP

    Raleigh22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good. Lots of variety. Pasta is excellent and good choices on the wine list

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FAQs

Basil's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 386-4066.

Basil's is rated 4.5 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Basil's

246 Wilson Dr, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Winkler's Creek Crossing at the Corner of Winkler's Creek and Wilson Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Boone
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Appalcart pink and red routes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Ottinger
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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