Basil Seasonal Dining - Carmel

This was way overpriced for worse than average Italian food (my dish was even missing salt and the basic ingredients they listed in the menu). And the service was bad. The bill was wrong and they still added 22% gratitude! It was very disappointing.

All the food was delicious. My favorite was the butternut squash soup. It was soooo rich and tasty. The beet salad was also really good. The olives focaccia as an appetizer was pillowy and delicious. And the lasagna hit the spot. They were really busy, so the service was a little slow at the start and it took a while to take our order, but worth the wait.

I'm sorry, but it's just completely over the top to charge $200 for a simple dinner of two plates of pasta, two glasses of wine and a shared dessert. Basil is nice, and the outdoor dining is pleasant. But service is only slightly above average, the food is basic Italian, nothing special, and I'm left with the feeling that this is a Carmel tourist gouge. Definitely will not be back.

Good Italian food. Good variety of dishes. Underrated because it's in a hidden location overshadowed by the bigger Italian restaurants in Carmel. A small place to dine inside, but plenty of outside tables with a canopy and heaters. Try their cocktails and wine. Disappointed when the website advertised the special 3 course dinner, but discontinued it by the time we got there.

This charming restaurant in Carmel is possibly family-owned. The food here is fantastic - you can really taste the quality and expertise in their pasta, pesto, and bread. The ingredients, such as the pesto, bread, and burrata, taste incredibly fresh. I loved the cozy atmosphere and the delicious food. The staff were very kind and attentive. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area! The portion sizes are also generous.