Our History Basilico is owned and operated by Campello’s family; Arlindo, Silvia and Persio (also known as Sid). In 2001 they started their business in USA by importing and distributing hand picked Italian Wines in Washington State. Later on they opened Basilico on December 2005. Their passion and knowledge for Italian food and wine has made Basilico the first true Authentic Fine Dinning Italian Restaurant in Olympia.

Campello’s Family

Arlindo Campello
With his history as a world traveler, developed several skills with small businesses including owning a couple of restaurants in the late eighties, Import-Export between Italy and Japan and a fashion accessories Company in Italy just before deciding to come to the USA. Here in Washington he founded a small company as a Importer-distributor of Italian wines called Chosen Grapes. Having sold that Company, Basilico Ristorante Italiano became his next Venture. He is a perfectionist always aiming to perfection!

Persio Moraes
Arlindo's son has studied at the College of Accounting in Italy. He came to the USA to join his father in the Wine business Importation; there he became the bookkeeper and general warehouse manager. He greatly expanded his interest and knowledge of Italian wines during those years. He is now the office manager and in charge of all accounting at Basilico, and also known as one of our best servers. His friendly energy and smile are very contagious!

Silvia S. Campello
Doing business together with her husband Arlindo for the past 15 years, Silvia has acquired a variety of skills which have been fundamental for the success of each one of their ventures. Especially talented towards fashion and aesthetics Silvia was responsible for all model design during those years of fashion accessory business in Italy.  She now works as a server and bookkeeper but does get involved with nearly every aspect of the restaurant business. She always adds beauty and class to anything she touches!