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9.5/10

Excellent
400 reviews
Ambience
9.4
Food
9.4
Service
9.6
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  • Kevin H.
    Kevin H.20 days ago

    10

    truly amazing food seasoned to perfection, kids menu very good too! highly recommend.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thank you so much for your review Kevin!🤗

  • Christine T.2 months ago

    9.0

    The food was delicious, the wild boar pasta so good! Our host was wonderful.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thank you very much for your review 👍

  • Michaela L.3 months ago

    10

    The restaurant had a calm and cozy atmosphere. The staff was nice and the food and wine was really good. The options for kids were good as well. We will definately go back!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Ciao Michaela, thank you very much for the review!🙏 We will wait for you. 🤗

  • Denise H.5 months ago

    10

    Went back to try the tagliatelle wild boar ragu for myself, truly delicious. The portions are very generous suggested they could offer half portions as I hate to waste food.

  • Denise H.5 months ago

    10

    The Spanish cheese starter was extremely good, my friend and shared goats cheese brushetta and the mini aranchini, both absolutely marvellous. Tagliatelle wild boar ragu, shrimp rissotto and ricotta and spinach ravioli superb. Probably the best Italian food we've had this year at home or abroad. Highly recommended.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thank you very much Denise! We see you soon 🤗

  • Helen D.5 months ago

    10

    This is a genuine Italian experience in a lovely Portuguese town. You are welcomed warmly into this comfortable restaurant. The menu offers a good choice of delicious food with a number of vegetarian options all at a good price. This is our third visit and we will definitely return when we are back in Portugal, next year.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Dear Helen, thank you very much 🙏. See you soon 🤗

  • John H.6 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and wine very attentive staff and great value for money highly recommended

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thank you very much, John!! 🙏🙏👍

  • Richard T.6 months ago

    10

    Great Meal

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thanks Richard 🙏

  • Sandra B.6 months ago

    10

    We had a gorgeous meal here have been a few times and allways a lovely experience from the food to the staff highly recommend 😊

  • Marta M.
    Marta M.8 months ago

    10

    Had the best italian food here!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Thank you very much Marta!! Was a pleasure ti meet you

  • Suzie P.8 months ago

    10

    It was our second visit to the lovely Italian restaurant , Valeri who is front of house is very welcoming and friendly and the service is brilliant , Ludi is the amazing chef and makes some amazing dishes We shared the mini arancini and the tomato Bruschetta then I had the lasagne which was really delicious and my husband had the seafood spaghetti, which he said was fabulous and full of different seafood and to top it off we shared the tiramisu w

  • Tricia P.9 months ago

    10

    We always enjoy our visits to Basilico! Our dinners tonight were beyond delicious! And, Valaria works a busy room like no other; she is always there for you! The food and service are superior!!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Grazie mille Tricia 😘😘😘

  • Amanda G.9 months ago

    8.0

    Our waitress was brilliant- running the entire restaurant on her own with a smile. Pasta dishes were very good but the seafood risotto was very salty.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Sorry for the saltiness! Next time just say to me and we do it again! Cheers 🙏

  • David L.11 months ago

    10

    Cute place near Loulé market square. Delicious food, great prices and fantastic service. We will be back. Thank you!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Ehy David! Thank you for your review!! We'll see you soon!

  • Marco V.
    Marco V.11 months ago

    10

    The food is amazing

  • Humberto N.1 year ago

    8.5

    The food was delicious. The decor was well done, but the service was terribly slow. We saw 2 tables that arrived after us getting served first… improve the speed of the service and it will be a 5* restaurant. Well done.

  • Helen B G.1 year ago

    9.5

    We had a late lunch at Basilico this week during our visit to the town of Loule (great artisan market on Saturdays). Valeria greeted us warmly at the door and handed us our menus. We ordered 2 starters, bruschetta with goat cheese, and a dish of assorted fried “gems”, mini arancini and stuffed olives. Both were delicious. All three of us ordered different pasta dishes, pumpkin ravioli with sage, pasta Putanesca and gnocchi. The pasta dishes were all excellent, perfectly cooked and sauced, but the gnocchi were exceptional. Some of the best I’ve ever tasted. The sides were good too, sautéed spinach and a red cabbage salad that was a very refreshing addition to our meal. The tiramisu dessert was light as a feather and mouth watering. Needless to say, we did not leave hungry. There is no pizza on the menu—there is pizza across the street. But if you are looking for the true Italian food experience, it’s here at Basilico. The owners are Italian and it shows.

  • Rob D.1 year ago

    10

    A very nice dinner with a true Italian twist. Great food, no pizza, and great wines. Nothing fancy but a fine meal in a family restaurant.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Dear Rob, thank you very much for your review, it ha been a pleasure to meet you. We see you soon! Basilico.

  • Viktoriia R.1 year ago

    9.5

    Amazing Italian Dining Experience! I recently dined at Basilico Trattoria Italiana, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and welcoming staff set the perfect tone for the evening. The food was absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and authentically Italian. We started with the bruschetta, which had the perfect balance of crispy bread and fresh tomatoes. For the main course, the homemade pasta was cooked to perfection, and the rich, savory sauces were full of depth. The tiramisu for dessert was the best I’ve ever had—light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made great recommendations. The wine selection was impressive, perfectly complementing the meal. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, Basilico Trattoria Italiana is a must-visit. I can't wait to return!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Dear Viktoria, we are so glad that you had a good experience!!🤗 Thank you so much for your review, we hope to see you again. A bug hug from Basilico's staff.

  • Tanya M.1 year ago

    10

    Valerie has a fabulous Italian restaurant that has a lovely ambiance & great decor. We was spoilt for choice & we have to revisit to try more of the delicious choices available

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi Tanya, thank you very much for your kind review! A big hug from Basilico!!

  • Helen D.1 year ago

    10

    A lovely dining experience in the heart of Loule. Attentive staff and authentic Italian food- we will be coming back.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi Helen, thank you very much! We will wait for you next time! ❤️

  • Ray C.1 year ago

    8.5

    Food always tastes good. Lasagne arrived not hot enough. (also happened on a prior visit) Don't understand it because when I make lasagne always comes out piping hot. Perhaps left on the pass for too long. Could do with more heating inside during the winter months. A shame because I would like to give a 10.

  • JULIA P.1 year ago

    10

    Fabulous food and excellent service

  • Andrew L.1 year ago

    9.0

    Great ambience and atmosphere with excellent service. Eaten here previously and the food is always good and great value for money.

  • Erika F.1 year ago

    10

    Food and service was lovely!

  • Tatjana m.1 year ago

    10

    the service was really nice and friendly. The food was very good

  • Julie R.1 year ago

    10

    Fresh ingredients, prepared by a very competent chef. The flavours were wonderful and authentic. Lovely staff, very knowledgeable and experienced in Italian food. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a lovely evening!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi dear Julie, it was a pleasure to meet you! Come back soon 🤗

  • Ray C.1 year ago

    9.0

    Everthing wonderful except lasagne arrived not hot and was still similar when it came back again. The serving dish was hotter but still not the lasagne.

  • Vikash P.1 year ago

    9.0

    Great service and authentic Italian in Algarve

  • Andrew L.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food, service and value for money

  • Marco V.
    Marco V.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing Italian food in the middle of Loulé. Authentic Italian flavors to be tasted in a nice place. The service was very kind.

  • luis Andres d.1 year ago

    10

    Food very yummy and the waitress was very friendly. Recommended

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi Luis, thank you very much for your review, we see you soon! The Basilico Team.

  • Cindy B.1 year ago

    10

    Everything was great thanks.

  • Ray C.1 year ago

    9.5

    THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL . SERVICE ONLY A BIT SLOW BECAUSE ONLY 1 LADY FRONT OF HOUSE. WOULD GO BACK AGAIN. NICE LUNCH.

  • steven l.1 year ago

    10

    Went here for dinner Tues & back for lunch Sat as so spoilt for choice on the menu. The goat's cheese bruschetta was superb as were the risottos, meatballs & seafood spaghetti. All served by the very sweet, efficient & lovely Valeria. A must for authentic Italian food. 5* Katherine & Steve Lloyd

  • Katherine J.
    Katherine J.1 year ago

    10

    Waitress was very sweet, very efficient, food excellent

  • Helene M.1 year ago

    9.0

    nice restaurant..a little less lighting would be good. service was friendly.food was lovely. good honest and good ingredients.

  • Jan M.1 year ago

    10

    Beautiful authentic Italian food Our waitress was delightful and couldn’t have done more for us despite being extremely busy. We absolutely loved it.

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi Jean, thank you very much for your review! Was nice to have you here 🙏

  • Gayle C.1 year ago

    10

    The food was excellent- fresh and tasty!

    Basilico Trattoria Italiana

    Hi Gayle, thank you very much for your review, we see you soon! :)

  • Annelia C.1 year ago

    6.5

    The service was very good. We had carbonare which was great, but the seafood pasta was not very tasty and had very little seafood. It was very nice to sit outside and the green wine was great.

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