I called 30 minutes prior to our arrival. We had a party of 7. Angelo answered the phone took our reservation and asked if we were celebrating a special occasion, it so happend that we were indeed celebrating my Daughter graduation from college. We arrived at Basil's and was greeted by Angelo. We were escorted to our table and to our surprise the menus were custom printed for my daughter. The entire staff was spectacular our guests were treated like royalty. I can not rave enough about this place. The food was outstanding as usual. This is as close to my Yia Yias cooking as I have found over the years. This alone is the reason we keep coming back. Thank you again for making my daughter's special day even more special. read more

Basils Greek Dining - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

I rarely give a place ANY positive feedback due to ambience and atmosphere, but it's nice in here and the food is decent. Most of all, there's not many good food places around Fox Valley Mall and this is 1 of the few. read more

From the service to the authenticity to the DELICIOUS FOOD this place is a 10/10! They had a lamb rib app special that was possibly the best lamb I've ever eaten. My husband could have eaten the hummus with a spoon. Don't skip the fries - they are covered in their signature feta dressing also I'm not even a baklava fan but pair it with cheesecake and apparently it's my new favorite dish! The cheesecake was light, airy, and perfectly made. read more

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The food and service were both excellent! I highly recommend the roast lamb and the Baklava Sundae.

We've been here for lunch multiple times. I tend to stick to my favorites: Gyros and Saganaki! Gyros here are pricier than the run-of-the-mill gyros you can get anywhere these days, but they made in-house with outstanding flavor and texture with an excellent tzatziki sauce. The gyros is served "deconstructed" with pita triangles rather than a sandwich. I rather like that because that's how I start eating a gyro anyway; with a fork ! There really are so many great sounding dishes that some day I swear I'll resist the gyros and try something new...but for now, that's where I'll leave it. The Saganaki (flaming cheese) is killer ! The flavor and texture are top-notch and not to be missed. The Skordalia is also very good. I recently tried the Tarama, but it wasn't what I expected at all. It was okay, texture reminded me of a hummus dish, but it's (gulp) carp caviar that has been whipped up and served with pita bread. Affordable, but there's quite a bit in an order and you'll probably need extra pitas to finish it. We didn't finish ours. The ambiance here is very nice and service is stellar. A nice relaxing meal with great service. read more

First time at Basils. What a great experience, great ambience, great food, and a great server named Maria we will definitely be back again, and we will tell many of our friends. This place is a real gem. read more

Basils Greek Dining offers a nice combination of ambiance, coziness, attentive service and delicious Greek cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients. One of the few places in Chicagoland serving French Press coffee. read more

I've been here 2-3 times after trying it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. My fave is Lamb Chops with side of Sautéed Spinach. I wouldn't try the meatballs and lamb burger again. The octopus was tasty though, perhaps because I got the order to go and was a little late picking it up, I didn't care for the salad or whatever it was sitting on. read more

Not sure where to start here, but the taste is like it's on its way out of business! The lemon soup, plainest salad & gyro were all inedible..such a disappointment trying to keep a local place in business! I should have known, as the restaurant was completely dead at dinner time! The food quality here is very poor & not even worth it to complain to them..don't waste your money here! read more

Some of the best Greek cuisine you can get in the western suburbs. Equality delicious meal with a great atmosphere and wait staff. A must try read more

I have known Basil's ever since I came into the area. Basil's is located on the west side of Fox Valley Mall, and is accessed by the Mall circle. My better half and I live two blocks away. We can walk to Basil's. We have made a few celebrations over the years at Basils, but last night was something special, and it changed my mind as to how often I will be patronizing Basil's. My better half's son, John, was visiting the area attending a conference in Chicago. Virginia's (my better half) daughter, who lives in the west suburbs wanted all of us to get together for dinner, as is the family custom when John comes into town. John selected Basil's, so Virginia asked me (I am the restaurant guy) to make reservations for a party of eight (8) at 6:45 PM. At first the gentlemen on the phone was having trouble finding us a table. Then Angelo came on the line, and said he found us a table. I was surprised that it was so difficult finding a table at Basil's on a work week night. When we arrived we discovered why it was so difficult to get a table. It was Anniversary Week at Basil's. Basil's was celebrating it's 9th anniversary, and giving 50% off from October 22nd through Oct 25th. Last night was October 25th. Running through my mind were long waits, as I know from experience what happens to a kitchen when it is tasked to it's limits. However, I was encouraged by seeing people leaving with doggie bags, and quite a lot of people. We met John and Courtney as arrived. Virginia's daughter Katie, and her family with two girls in tow were on their way. Angelo (I didn't know it him at the time) escorted the four of us to a round table in the corner, absolutely perfect while we waited for Katie and company. Our waitress was fantastic. I'm still amazed at this system where she takes our order, and someone else delivers our meals exactly as if they had a seating chart. Not one person out of order. Back to our waitress. We caught her executing flambes (flaming dishes) with quite a flare. Everyone enjoyed their meals with good conversation. The food was absolutely wonderful, and I couldn't believe how fast the food arrived considering how busy was the restaurant. On our way out, I asked Angelo if he was Angelo. After saying yes, he asked who I was and I told him and introduced him to John who treated the entire family. There was something in Angelo's tone of voice that said he was genuinely concerned with the quality of service and the food. I don't know how well Basil's does. I am in the Mall circle as least once a week, and I never remembered seeing so many cars in the parking lot. I like this restaurant and so I am commiting to dine with Virginia at Basil's at least once a month. I have seen so many good restaurants go down over the years, and it's time I did something no matter what the future holds. There...you have it in print. Congratulations, Basil's for your wonderful food and service over the last nine years. Keep up the good work. read more

Great food and great service. Went shortly after open so not many people and food came out pretty quick.

First time here and can't wait to go again. We had seen the great reviews but what really pushed us over the edge to try Basils was to earn some points. This restaurant is part of the Hilton Dining Rewards so you earn points per dollar. If you are a Hilton member, this is definitely something to look into. We earned over 300 points just for having dinner. Anyhow, we went dressed pretty casual but I didn't feel out of place or not dressed up enough. The place is really cute and they have an outdoor area that is nicely decorated. I only wish it didn't look over a mall parking lot, boo. The first thing that I thought was kind of odd...........no booths. I don't know that I've ever seen a restaurant without booths. It's like Peanut Butter without Jelly, or in this case Gyros without tzatziki. Somehow we survived. We decided to start with a few appetizers, Saganaki obviously and Basils' Chips. The Saganaki was very good, to be expected. Now that we had it once there, I don't know if I would necessarily get it again. It was good but $9 for a small piece of fried cheese is a little hard to swallow. ESPECIALLY when the Basils' Chips are freaking awesome. To the point that I really could have these as an entree. The portion is huge but you need to pick one dipping sauce. Being indecisive at the moment, we ordered both tzatziki and skordalia. Next time, I would only get the skordalia. It's basically mashed potatoes ground with garlic. It's phenomenal and is a perfect combination with the veggies. We split the Gyros. This is where it gets tricky. We saw the $14 gyros and expected some kind of side. No dice, so we ordered a $5 side of Greek Potatoes. The gyros isn't typical AT ALL. It's more of a platter that comes with one pita, quartered, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki and a mound of meat. I think the amount of meat was appropriate for the price and after taking that first bite, the quality surpassed average. This was real lamb (and beef) but goes way beyond your typical gyros. I wasn't a huge fan of the Greek Potatoes, but those aren't really my thing anyway. For dessert we requested 1/2 and 1/2 of the two baklavas. Somehow our awesome waitress made it happen. The traditional baklava tasted WAY too "clover-y" for me. The chocolate dipped, however, was way good. It was a little too frozen as I read in another review but delicious none the less. Our waitress was awesome, food was great. Can't wait to be back! read more

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After several hours of dress shopping for a friend's wedding, we stopped in here to have lunch on 22 January 2011. The service was great, and the good food was fantastic. Even better, the drinks were poured strong! I had the Orange Crush martini, two others had the Pear-tini, and yet another a large glass of wine. We ordered saganaki and a philo pastry appetizer, both were great. I do wish the waitress's "OPA!" would have been a BIT more enthusiastic. For lunch, I had the Chicken Kabob....my favorite part? They took the skewer out for you! Lazy, I know....regardless, the meat was seasoned perfectly, and the vegetables were cut to proportion. Another party member had the gyros, and kid you not, that was the best gyro meat I've ever stuck in my mouth. Wowza. The seafood platter was ordered as well, and from the looks of it and comments about it, it was fantastic as well. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Great, authentic Greek food. Very clean and great service. A little pricey but definitely worth it!

Very expensive entrees! ($18 for a chicken shikh kabab platter!) and average quality. Also, the soup was very tangy and didn't taste good. We will not be going here again. read more

Basils Greek Dining - Rice, egg and lemon soup - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

I put off a visit to this place because I was a little sore over Lorenzo's closing so abruptly--at least in my view. Well I went today for lunch and had a blast. The aroma of wood-fire oven and amazing Greek dishes wafted as I entered. The new entrance is much more diner-friendly and prevents drafts. The menu is tiny in format size, but deceptively so, as it is very comprehensive when it comes to dishes! And boy do these cover the gamut of delicious Greek delicacies! For my lunch, I had the dandelion greens salad (olive oil and two lemon wedges), a side of skordalia (potato and heavy garlic), and a side of broiled octopus (with chives and a light balsamic drizzle). Everything was delicious, freshly made, and I couldn't have asked for more. This is the perfect mediterranean diet place. The iced tea was lovely, and made from scratch--tasted like real tea should and without too much ice. Their bread is the classic style with the sesame seeds. I was full but wanted to take a look at their dessert menu, and decided on an all-time favorite: the creme caramel. It was deliciously creamy and didn't taste pre-manufactured. Not terribly caramelly--has a sort of white liquid drizzled over it--but it is delicious nonetheless. Good adult beverage selection. Lovely redesign of the interior decor to a Greek ocean blue and tasteful table settings. I can't wait to bring my parents and significant-other unit! A little more affordable than Greek Islands, and a notch above the bistro-style Tassos in downtown Naperville. If you love Greek food, you must try this place. It's a hidden gem. read more

Basils Greek Dining - Basil'sLunch - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

I visited Basil's for a take-out order during the fall lockdown. Surprisingly but happily, a few tables were sat in their very large and very nice looking dining area. I had ordered the lamb roast and calamari. I'm extremely impressed by the execution of these dishes from Basil's. The calamari was still crispy when I got home almost 30 minutes later and had a very tasty red-style dipping sauce. The lamb roast was, frankly, just delicious. Perfectly prepared, so tender, and accompanied by a few deliciously seasoned potato wedges. Honestly I just wanted to satisfy my lamb craving with whatever I could get, but Basil's delivered well above and beyond those expectations in flavor and to-go presentation. Aside from that pleasantry everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. The online order was no muss, no fuss (and I didn't have to call in to check - everything was ready and waiting when I showed up). I'm excited to head back and try some other things on the menu - in person or to take home! read more

Mmmmmm do I love me some Greek! ... food that is... mind out of the gutter people! OPA!! The bf and I worked up a hunger shopping at Fox Valley Mall and we decided to give Basil's a try. I'm def glad we did! The bread they bring out is perfectly crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. They also give you a basil garlic butter with it that spreads nicely and adds tons of flavor to the bread. I can't go to a Greek restaurant without ordering saganaki and a Greek salad. I eat Greek salads so much I consider it a food group. The saganaki was perfect as well as the presentation. The Greek salad was fresh, crisp, and the dressing was light and had a unique yet delish flavor. I ordered the seafood linguine. It had scallops, mussels, shrimp, and clams in a tomato basil sauce. Generously portioned and tastes amazing! The scallops were the least rubbery I've ever had. Cooked perfectly! My bf also ordered off the specials menu and got the broiled Lamb with potatoes and green beans as sides. The green beans were cold but he had no other complaints. We both ordered the Martini Flight. You get to sample 3 martini's (these ones were holiday themed). They bring them out in this tiered wire holder. So fun!! The Mistle-tini was my favorite. We finished the martini tower and were feeling kinda flighty ourselves! The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and the hostess and manager warmly welcomed us and made sure we had a great visit. The decor is nice too. Think upscale Olive Garden. My only complaint was I felt a little uncomfortable while I was there. Either the tables are too low or the chairs too high. I felt like Andre the Giant. Also the dining area was not busy at all but they chose to sit people at both the tables that bordered ours. I felt crammed in an empty restaurant. read more

Basils Greek Dining - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Service was a little slow and un attentive, but she was very friendly. The food however was totally outstanding. Would definitely like to come back. read more

Attractive interior with a full bar. We came for "happy hour" special. Delicious calamari and octopus with a balsamic glaze, meatballs and a Greek salad. Healthy portions and very quick service. Full menu looked promising. We will return. read more

Fabulous atmosphere with friends welcoming staff who remember and greet you. Food is interesting and delicious. Wine and cocktails are great! Love the bar area and outdoor seating as well! read more

Went for family dinner. The setting in the courtyard was nice. I ordered gyro and was cold and dry. Pita bread was hard. Others the table had the same issue with cold or tasteless food. The service was beyond slow. Food took about 35 minutes and waiter took minutes to return our credit card. This is not good Greek food. Skip it. read more

Really good food and service. My wife and I were truly impressed. I recommend you visit ASAP.

Was dying for Greek food so ordered from here. Just didn't do it for me. Next time I'm craving pastichio, I'll make my own. Had a sour note. read more

My husband and I always enjoy dining here. We ate on their lovely patio during the summer and fall of 2020. When it became too cold, we ordered pickup. Never disappointing. Always delicious! read more

Excellent food and service. Lamb is outstanding. Ocean pasta delicious. Would dim the lights a bit foe better dining ambiance. read more

More negatives than positives. Positive They called a couple days prior to verify the reservation. Beautiful dining room Water was refilled frequently Sign up for their club and get 10% off your first visit Negative We entered into a gathering of employees having a standing meeting. Awkward. Our server never told us about the specials they were discussing. The menu is very large in actual size and out of scale with the table. Awkward The menu doesn't give you details. Prompts the question "what is the basil chicken?" Two of us had the basil "Greek" chicken Half of the half chicken was dry. We both had some of the dry stuff. The salmon was good The vegetable casserole thing was small But good. Expensive! 4 people, one bottle of wine, 2 saganaki, 4 entrees, 4 coffees. $200 Coffee $4.25. 2 of us left hungry. Asked the manager to get our server for our check Manager did not visit any tables. read more

We dined here a few times prior to covid and it was always a fabulous dining experience. Since then, we've been ordering take out from here. The soups, salads, salmon, and grilled chicken as a part of their family meals were our go-to. The food is so fresh, light, flavorful, and delicious. The carry out items were always packed so well and customer service during pick up was top notch. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by Basil's. The service and food preparation were top notch- and most importantly for me, the managers and staff seemed as if they genuinely cared that our party was satisfied! I felt that the personal service was such a refreshing change from the "attitude" at some upscale places that I have been to recently. Of note is Basil's outdoor dining area which is nicely laid out and can add a relaxing and romantic touch to your visit. I feel that this is one of the secret treasures of the Western Burbs- just try Basil's and see for yourself. read more

Decent and newer Greek place located on the northwest side of the ring road around Fox Valley mall. Restaurant has a friendly family feel to it, and a single large dining room. Wife had a decent veal marsala with linguine and I had a tender oven roasted lamb special with spinach rice. Portions were generous, but no sides come with the entrees (like soup or salad) as you might expect for a family style place. Normal draft beer price at $6 for this place also seemed a bit pricey to me, but today it was half off. Service was perty quick, but it also wasn't particularly busy. Overall, I'd give it about 3.5 stars. read more

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Basils is one of our favorite places to celebrate life events! They provide incredible service and offer delicious authentic greek food. They also make sure to acknowledge your celebration! Their Saganaki and Eggplant Parmigiana are my favorite dishes! I highly recommend Basils for your next family gathering. read more

Great dining option! much much nicer and different than chain restaurant options in the area. Beautiful setting with outdoor dining / firepit available, great bar, and good food. Had the Lobster Ravioli, meatballs, Gyros, Bakliva; all great. read more

This place was PACKED. Like circled the parking lot way too many times packed. Finally found a spot and was excited to try the highly rated suburb Greek food. We had reservations for 6:30 and we waited until 6:50 to be seated. Our waitress didn't even come to greet us for another 10 minutes. When she finally arrived we ordered saganaki, fried calamari and a crab cake (we were hungry). It came out shortly and the crab cake and saganaki were delicious, the fried calamari was mediocre and kind of tasted like it was previously frozen. We ordered two plates of gyros, rib eye, lamb lollipops, and a lamb burger. We ordered food and waited a lengthy time for it to come out. We're a sharing family so we all helped ourselves to each other's entrees. My gyro was AMAZING. You could tell it was made in house and fresh. The tzatziki sauce was mixed with feta and added to the deliciousness! They provide a healthy amount of gyro meat and too little pita to go with it. The lamb burger was okay, nothing to call home about. I didn't get a chance to try the the lamb lollipops but heard it was amazing. The rib eye seemed like it was a flank steak with ribeye cost. Sooo chewy and tough to cut. We ordered it medium and it was well done. I wouldn't recommend that for anyone. Service was slowwwwww! Our waitress rarely visited our table. We had to ask other servers to grab her every time we wanted to talk to her. For the price of this place, I'll stick to grabbing gyro sandwich in the city. read more

Basils Greek Dining - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Very good food and service, our wait staff was very attentive and all of our entrees were delicious

Great place for a special date. Beautiful ambience. Professional staff. I will be back for another visit in due time.

Such great food and atmosphere! We had the flaming cheese, watermelon salad, roast lamb, and dolmades.

I Have Eaten There Many Times Including Carryouts And I Have Never Been Disappointed...Great Greek Food

Valentines Day at Basil's! It was an awesome evening! Lamb and lobster special.. complete with bottle of wine, appetizer, salad, lava cake for desert! The lamb was amazing! Cooked to perfection! Despite being very busy, the staff was great! They were very attentive and made us feel relaxed and at ease to take our time and enjoy the evening out! If you are looking for the best Greek food with relaxed atmosphere, then Basil's is a must!! read more

Average Greek food. Average service. Prices over the top expensive. The owner must be trying to pay off a sports car or summer home I'm assuming ? read more