Upcoming Events

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!

Winter Wine Dinner: February 2nd, 2025 @ 5pm

“Up and Down the Alps: or, What do we eat after skiing?”

$118/person (all-inclusive with tax and gratuity)

Giampaolo has put together some wonderful dishes meant to warm you from the inside and replenish all those calories burned on the slopes (or from just shivering), paired with a white and some reds from the Northern regions, as well as one red from Puglia (because, why not?). We'll start with a dry Lambrusco, noted for its distinct floral scent, and finish with a very special Vin Santo made with Sangiovese grapes.

Book your table by January 23rd, and receive one $20 gift certificate per guest to return on any weeknight.

• We are always happy to accomodate dietary restrictions, provided you inform us at the time of booking.

• This event is pre-paid, and fully refundable up to 48 hours before the event. After that, we are happy to send you a gift certificate for the full amount to return another day.

Menu

TENUTA SETTECANI Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOB Secco

Frico’ Morbido con Pancetta e Patate

Soft frico’ (cheesy frittata/omelette) with pancetta, potato and cabbagge.

 2023 Friulano DOC – Colutta – Friuli Venezie Giulia

Canederli Tirolesi

Dumpling soup made with Canederli dumplings (similar to matzo balls, originating in Tirolo on the border of Italy and Austria) with speck and chives in a duck broth.

GIORGIO COLUTTA Refosco DOC 2020, Friuli Venezie Giulia

Spatzle alle Bietole e spinaci con Ragu di Anatra

Beet and Spinach Spatzle with a tomato-based duck ragu.

MICHELE BIANCARDI Milleceppi IGT 2020, Puglia

Costolette di Cervo ai Mirtilli, Polenta Taragna con Salsicce Luganega

Roasted Elk with Blueberry Sauce, Buckwheat and corn Polenta with Luganega Sausage

Poggio la Noce - 2015 Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice, Tuscany

Torta Elvezia Mantovana

Classic dessert from Mantova: almond dacquoise layered with zabaione and buttercream.

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!

Italian culture is full of celebrations of love and food and passion and food . . . and we love sharing our love of food with you! This Valentine's Day, we have a very special four-course tasting menu: you get to taste everything!

We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions, provided you inform us at the time of booking.

This event is not prepaid, but we do ask a for a credit card number to hold your booking. You may cancel without penalty up to 24 hours before your reservation.

The Menu

Aperitivo

Cherry Velvet Zero-Proof Cocktail

(Make it boozy with Prosecco for $6)

Antipasti degli Innamorati

Appetizers

Fresh oyster with Raspberry Granita mignonette,

Tuna Tartare, capers, Salmon caviar

Gnocco Romano, sage brown butter, Homemade Sausage

Organic Broccoli Flan

Primi alla Tivogliotantobene

Pasta Course

Ravioli Stuffed with limoncello, pear flavored ricotta, and parmigiano, served with lemon cream sauce

 Strozzapreti al Granchio – Cherry tomato, artichokes, Crab, Strozzapreti Pasta

Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi with Duck Tomato Ragu’

Secondi Sentimentali

Meat and Fish Course

Petto d’Anatra all’Arancia -Duck breast with orange sauce

Costoletta di Agnello – Herb, parmigiano, garlic and bread crusted Lamb Chop

 Merluzzo Nero alla Giapponese – Baked black cod, Japanese style miso marinade

Dolci della Passione

Dessert Course

 Baba’ al Rum con Fragole al Limone e Panna-Rum soaked Baba' filled with strawberries, lemon & cream.

Cioccolato al Cuore di Lampone - Chocolate heart filled with raspberry

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.