Special Events at Basilico
Whether you are joining us for a wine dinner, a special holiday, or would like to host a group for your own special event, Basilico is proud to offer a carefully crafted menu and excellent customer service to make your evening special.
Upcoming Events
Wine Dinners
Spring Wine Dinner
Sunday April 19th, at 5pm
$105/person (excluding & gratuity)
$138/person (all-inclusive)
About once a quarter, Basilico hosts Wine Dinners: special opportunities to taste some of Giampaolo’s favorite wines, explore regions of Italy, or expressions of a certain grape, and on occasion, he’ll bring out some wine from Washington, Oregon, or other parts of the world. Each course will bring a dish from the region that pairs with the wine, and you’ll have the opportunity to bring some of these wines home with you at the end!
Spring is officially here, and Giampaolo has chosen to focus on the Veneto region for our wine dinner. We’ll bring a few organic wines, from just outside Verona, including a couple from Gorgo, a woman-owned winery. Then, we’ll move to Valpolicella for a Ripasso and an Amarone from Domini Veneti. We’ve been proud to carry Domini Veneti for so many years; it is a small project from Negrar, one of the longest standing wineries in the Valpolicella region.
Pairing with these, Giampaolo has some Venetian specialties like Baccala’ Mantecato, and deep-fried soft-shell crab, along with some great spring dishes, like poached asparagus with egg and truffles!
WINE & FOOD PROGRAM
Prosecco Rose’
Baccala’ Mantecato alla Veneziana, Polipetti in nero di Seppia, Melanzane in Saor
Whipped salt-cod over polenta, Baby octopus in squid ink sauce, Venetian sweet and sour eggplant
Pinot grigio del Veneto
Moleche in Zuppetta
Crab bisque served with deep-fried soft-shell crab and Fried Zucchini Blossom
Rosso Veneto
Asparagi con Salsa d’uovo e Tartufo Bianchetto
Poached asparagus with egg sauce and shaved “Bianchetto” Truffles
Ripasso Torbe
Casunziei con Ricotta e Barbabietola
Beet and ricotta stuffed Ravioli served with brown butter and poppy seeds
Amarone della Valpolicella
Ossobuco di Cervo con Risotto al Radicchio e Amarone
Venison ossobuco with Radicchio and Amarone risotto
Recioto di Amarone
Frittole Veneziane con Nutella
Venetian donuts with nutella
Holidays
Basilico is open for certain Holidays with a special multi-course menu designed for that event. We are usually open for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day. Check back here for more information about upcoming Holidays!
Live Music
We have live music most Friday and Saturday evenings. Usually a soloist or a duo, we feature different styles including jazz, Italian classics, or Spanish Guitar. You can check with the host when you make your reservation to confirm if music will be playing.
Cooking Classes
About once a year, Giampaolo hosts a cooking class for small group of about 10-12 people. He will teach a technique from Italian cuisine, such has making your own pasta by hand, stuffing ravioli, getting the perfect risotto, and each person gets to participate in preparing a full, delicious dish. Afterwards, sit down together, and enjoy the meal you’ve created, and take home a printed copy of your recipe.
Reserve Your Own Event
Do you have an important marker to celebrate in your life? Does your business want to treat your employees or your clients? We have several options for your special dinners or lunches, and can prepare a custom menu for you. We can accommodate mid to large sized groups of 8-20 during restaurant hours, or a group of up to 48 people can book the entire restaurant for a private party. Prices depend on the day, time of year, size of group, and style of meal you would like.
Call (360)570-8777 or Email basilicooly@gmail.com to learn more.