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Basil Leaf Cafe

4.0 (112 reviews)
PriceyItalian, Cafes
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Outdoor seating

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Love this place!  This time I brought some friends.
Laura L.

Basil Leaf Cafe is not a venue you stumble upon while on a Sunday drive; you must deliberately drive to Locust Valley on the north shore of Long Island. But boy, is it worth it! On the evening my friends and I ate there, we were seated in the second building: a cottage adjacent to the main restaurant. The table settings and decor were perfect for the space. Our table was located in a corner and seating was comfortable, with table linens that smelled fresh from the laundry. Our server arrived swiftly and our glasses were filled with water, menus given, and drink orders taken. She read the daily specials to us, which included a pistachio ricotta cake and halibut, both of which I ordered. THE GROWS: It was a hot and humid evening. There was AC, but the vents were located at the peak of the ceiling, between two beams, and the air did not reach the corners of the room. Most of us at my table were uncomfortably hot. We asked if they could turn up the air or close the door so the cool air didn't seep out, but the uncomfortable heat put a damper on our evening. Normally I order coffee with my dessert, but I was so warm that I skipped it. THE GLOWS: The baked clams were whole with toasted breadcrumbs and an accompanying sauce with the perfect consistency to both coat the clams and dip your bread. The halibut special was parmesan crusted and served over spinach; the kitchen happily swapped out the spinach for escarole for me (I love both, but their escarole is something I order all the time because I love how it is prepared). The pistachio ricotta cake was the perfect fusion of a very light whipped ricotta with fresh pistachio flavors. For this foodie, I highly recommend this as a place to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a meal with those you love.

Maram A.

Far from queens but worth coming out to. The location is unique, a farm and suburban vibe. Anyway the appetizers were delicious. Cheese less pizza, bruschetta and olives with cheese. You could taste the basil and other fresh herbs. The pasta was cooked aldente with a sweet and tangy sauce: very tasty. The mains were good too, light and fresh. The salmon was grilled and came with steamed vegetables. It wasnt overwhelmed with sauce but it needed the lemon it came with. The chicken was okay, not impressive, just cooked. The eggplant was tasty: full of their flavorful sauce with the creaminess of melted cheese. Mera's Tip: enjoy the saucy dishes

Daniella B.

5 stars always!!! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere even better. I think over the years I've tried over 20 different pasta specials and loved every single one. We've become regulars because we love it so much!! Do yourself a favor and try the vodka sauce- it's the best.

Evan O.

Our friends hosted their engagement party here, and the accommodations were great. The food was pretty good for a large banquet-style dinner, but nothing to write home about. Based solely on the food, this place would probably earn a 3/5. However, the service bumps it up to a 4 easily. The staff worked hard to meet all our needs, and when it seemed like there would be more guests than seats, they quickly rolled out another table to ensure everyone had a place to sit. I would definitely recommend this place as a venue for large events.

Really good red sauce!
Jonathan Z.

We really capitalized on the beautiful day and sat outside. They've got two indoor dining areas and a lovely outdoor patio in between. Food was fantastic. They have a delicious red sauce that accompanies the bread and they had a great bottle of Prosecco to enjoy while we awaited our food. The basil leaf cafe salad was really good. It comes with warm grilled artichokes and the citrus and the arugula went really well together. The seafood linguini comes in a red sauce and was full of clams, calamari, mussels and shrimp. Chicken rigatoni with the rabe was also excellent with crisp veggies and sun dried tomatoes. We ended lunch with a deliciously rich and gooey chocolate tart complete with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. A great Italian place worth a visit while on Long Island.

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Good food, excellent service. Can be busy/crowded. Good meeting place for friends. Casual/neat attire.

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3 years ago

We had the most wonderful party at Basil Leaf. All the food was great and the staff was attentive and friendly. Thank you so much!!

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3 years ago

Cozy ambiance and good Italian food. You can't go wrong with any of the menu items - minestrone and carpaccio makes a great lunch!

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2 years ago

Basil Leaf if one of my Family's Favorite restaurants. The food is always the highest quality. Adam and the staff go above and beyond.

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2 years ago

Food was the Best Ever,And so Was the service, And the Dining Room was just Done over I just Love this place

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All good things eventually come to an end. There is a new team and it is not the same any more.

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3 years ago

Food was amazing. Top notch! Great atmosphere. If you go to this establishment you won't be disappointed.

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