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Basil Cucina & Catering

3.9 (147 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Fried Calamari with spicy marinara over linguine.
Eniola O.

I never thought I would be writing this because I really loved this store but they pulling some shit and mind you this is the second time. I went on DoorDash to order fried calamari with spicy Marinara Over Linguine. This was the same thing on their website but everytime, they bring me just calamari without the pasta on the side. The first time, they closed by the time I noticed and I had to go through DoorDash and DoorDash wouldn't even give me back my full refund. Today same shit happened, I was waiting for the food only to get just calamari without the pasta. I called the store immediately and they said DoorDash put their menu wrong that it's just Calamari whereas their website is the same as DoorDash. Then the customer rep proceeded to say that it is only when I call to place an order, that is when I will get the correct item. She went on and talked about how I should speak to DoorDash to get my money back since there's nothing she can do, I tried contacting DoorDash but they offered me $6.90 out of $30. It's looking like I'm a scammer to them because I did it before "complained to them about the incorrect item". I'm terribly angry because I'm going to bed hungry and how unheard of would it be to say that I literally bawled my eyes over the food after waiting for an hour to come. I'm never not going to stop getting food there whenever I want but "Yall needs to fix this shit, it's absolutely ridiculous".

Snow White pizza
Enxhi B.

Ordered takeout here. It was a little over 30mins wait which is fine since we called and went to pick up after. The place itself is small unfortunately so no dine in available, seems it's takeout only. They do have a small parking lot which is helpful. The pizza was very tasty. We got the large snow white specialty pizza. Prices were ok.

Thank you note for our business. So lovely!
Florence P.

What a terrific customer experience! We ordered extra catering for my sons's 4th birthday party at local play space and what a great job they did! Ordering was easy, they provided extra paper products and the food was simply outstanding. The adults ate like kings! They were so gracious and even included a hand written thank you note for our order. Please give this place your business, this is what Staten Island is all about!!!

Chicken Milanese

I ordered Chicken Milanese and it looks unappetizing.Th chicken was drowning in chunks of tomatoes,the arugulas doesn't look fresh. Very salty. Pizza and Paninis are usually ok. I'll just stick with their paninis next time. Delivery is always very slow.

Look at that baby! Eggplant Rollatini with no breadcrumbs!!!! You can ask for no breadcrumbs before you order.
Nat P.

A few months ago, one early evening, I decided to walk in and asked to see if they will make Eggplant Rollatini without bread crumbs and I was praying that they will say yes. The lady that was at the front went in the back and asked the cooks, she came back and said no due to all the prep was done with breadcrumbs. I was like aww man, I was okay with it and moved on to order food. The nice lady told me for the future, I can call the place up in the morning or the night before to request Eggplant Rollatini without breadcrumbs and they will honor my request. Good to know for next time! As I was ordering the food, one of the cooks came out and said we have one eggplant left untouched!! with a big smile. I laughed and the nice lady asked if I still want what I requested, I replied oh yes please! My prayers were being answered. The nice lady at the front said, it will take a little longer to cook than normal and I told her no problem! Just take all the time you need, just made my night! That night, I ordered garlic bread eggplant parm sandwich for my father, ordered eggplant rollatini without bread crumbs and vegan dish with no pasta, which it is called Titi Olga. I could not wait to eat Eggplant Rollatini, I stopped eating gluten for two years and I missed eating Italian eggplant dishes due to bread crumbs. Many pizza and Italian restaurants look down on you if you asked to make food without bread crumbs. Their eggplant rollatini is delicious!!! I enjoyed it and I'm so happy that I just randomly walked into this location to get my eggplant fix. Thank you! My father enjoyed his sandwich. He would never though garlic knots sandwich would work lol Titi Olga is a healthy vegan dish and I enjoy it without feeling guilty. A few weeks later, I ordered a pizza pie from them and it's absolutely delicious! Artichoke Maddness is what it's called and I enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back to try other food options they have.

Fettuccine Alfredo
Rachel A.

Food is always delicious. It is worth ordering from them. They don't disappoint.my boyfriend always order from them

Porchetta Hero/Wrap Really dope and this aioli tasty AF

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Great food! Great customer service! Highly recommend. Many compliments from my guests when they ate the food!!!

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