Basile Italian Delight Restaurant

Super efficient service including drink refills being done without needing to ask. Clean restaurant with variety and high quality food. Portion size is excellent and food tastes fresh.

We came to Basile Restaurant on recommendation of a friend for our funeral repast. I spoke to Paula, who was very friendly, knowledgeable, professional. She set us up well for an excellent meal. The meeting room was spacious and camera ready for your for our 30-35 people group. Staff was exccelent... Plenty of food. Many menu options. We had the house salad and the cranberry/walnut/feta salad (ranch or balsamic vinegarette dressings, chicken parm (excellent), oven -roasted turkey brest (tasty and tender), mixed cooked veggies (green beans, carrots, broccoli), bread w/olive oil and parsley (toasted wedges), coffee and unsweetened iced tea. When ordering I forgot to ask about dessert but no worries the make delicious cannollis! Ample parking, clean rest rooms and building. Very great experience and very highly recommended!

Tried the angel hair w vodka sauce n meatballs. OMG, it was hot flavorful n fabulous. A side of sausage in sauce n melted cheese was tasted n Devine was what came to mind. Brought most of it home due to the amount n had it for supper the next day with angel hair n Italian bread. Service was very good n she was kind n helpful. I forget her name. Sorry. No dessert too full. Brought home the one of 2 meatballs to enjoy but really should have bought more to bring home. Next time. Prices were normal as most restaurants are today. We'll make this our go to restaurant from now on.

Garlic knots don’t come with marinara sauce you are just expected to eat cold wet bread with spoonful of garlic on it SUPER DELICIOUS 🤮 saw ur reply and yes I actually am certain that It is from basiles this was a delivery order not in house. Please explain how it’s served with sauce but I did not receive any! Um yea super weird response pretty sure i’d know where I ordered food from urs is just bad answer my email i’ve been waiting months still nothings? weird !

A party of 30+ people, we were sent to the back, and were only spared 1 waitress (athena), despite the fact that 3 other older ladies were in the front doing nothing. Poor athena had to do her best to wait on all of 30+ of us. Also, had to wait nearly two hours to receive our food.

If I could give no stars I would. The one star is for the atmosphere, family friendly and nice surroundings. Now to the food: it was almost inedible. The one meal was obviously boiled chicken with ham coldcuts and very watery. Beuound watery. Not good. My burger was very average with what seemed like store bought barbq sauce. The fried breaded mushrooms were disgusting. When I bit into it it bursted with water. No flavor at all. We told the waitress who was apologetic, but nothing was done beyond apologizing. At least the middlesworth chips I got with my burger were good. Never again. Not good. I’ll probably be popping tums tonight.

Always a great meal! Came for a quick lunch, got a Cali Chicken wrap and meatball sub. Wrap was devoured, sub came home for seconds. Seated immediately, waited and served quickly. Top restaurant in the area hands down.

Recently moved to the area, tried this place as it always smells very good when i drive by. I ordered their philly cheesesteak, it was fantastic. And they easily have some of the best fries in the area!

The pumpkin ravioli are the best thing I ever ate. It comes with sage cream sauce with walnuts. It left me with wanting more.

Nice Italian restaurant.....been here twice...once back in January/February and the other time I went was in November 2025. The portions each time were HUGE....it's a bit pricey, but well worth the experience. I noticed the Vodka Penne on another patrons plate and it looked SO good. I eventually ordered the Scampi Extreme (or something similar) Gnocchi, shrimp and scallops in a lemon butter sauce - I left stuffed. The garlic bread was infused with garlic...warm and buttery. I recently saw a report where the average chain restaurant was experiencing a "low" in patronage - it's because the average chain restaurant offers basic high-priced trash.... THIS place... again, a bit pricey, but you get fresh, well-thought-out options and portions that you'll have to take with you. My dining partner ordered the baked ziti and it was huge - she had to take most of it home so I'll get a crack at it later this evening . In any event, give this please a try if you're in the area. They know how to do NON runny marinara.

I've passed this restaurant a million times and finally was able to stop in with my son, mother, and aunt. We had delicious meals! I had the chicken salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, and feta. My son had Buffalo Chicken Bake. The plate was huge with tons of penne pasta and buffalo chicken. My aunt had spaghetti and meatballs which were plentiful with a garden salad. My mother had the appetizer sampler which was delicious. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating to my elderly mother's needs. Great place! Do not wait as long as I did!

Had a rehearsal dinner booked for 25 people at Basiles. Everything was good. Then as we're driving home, they call and accuse us of not paying. We of course DID... and had the receipt to prove it... drove all the way back to show them a receipt! What a joke! And what a way to end a great night. Bunch of assholes. And then say "it was a computer mistake". No, it was YOUR mistake. Over $750 paid with 20% tip. If I could go back in time - I'd give 0% to this bunch.

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious chicken and walnut salad, friendly service. Always a treat.

Very good. Always consistent on taste and texture. You will not be sorry to visit this restaurant.

10-25-24 Large menu Clean restaurant and bathroom I got the buffalo chicken wrap. I expected chicken pieces but instead it was the same as buffalo chicken dip thrown into a wrap. It was so gross. The appetizer with French fries, breaded mushrooms, pierogies and mozzarella sticks was terrible. No taste. Disappointed in this meal.

Always delicious food. Friendly workers. Large portions. Great atmosphere. Fast delivery.

Having visited this restaurant a few times for lunch I feel this is an honest upfront review. Some comments about the food...calzone was salty with a tasteless red sauce, pizza was wet with slice being floppy, not sure what type meat was in the salad which should have contained grilled chicken. Unfortunately, each time we visited we had the same server. She took our orders but failed to check back with us until presenting the bill. Never asked if everything was okay. I want to add there were only about 4 other customers in the restaurant at that time. It appeared she was not their server as there was more wait staff visible. Place does appear clean. Did not view rest rooms. I would not suggest this restaurant.

Ambiance and food was great. Clean place and quick, friendly service. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. She guided me through the menu, even recommended a great dessert

Again nothing but good things to say herewe hosted my mother in laws funeral luncheon on Friday, June20, 2026 and had an all around excellent experience. The banquet room was set up with beautiful white linens, the buffet food was set up, etc. Food was excellent and promptly served-- they allowed us to bring in my mother in laws favorite cake --- there was always a server in sight, Michelle, for quick attention. They gave us ample for containers for left overs. Parking is easy as well and no steps for our elderly guests. I would highly recommend Basilles in Hometown for any function. Thank you owners of Basilles for exceeding our expectations

This place deserves 0 stars. Server Tracy has zero service etiquette. She is a complete mess and should not be working around people. She racially profiled us (Latinos) and made inappropriate comments towards our party of fourteen. BEWARE This place has zero customer service. When I asked Tracy to call over the manager she said " What happened are you going to complain about me" She knew she was being disrespectful and rude! The food was mediocre at best. Do not waste your money here!

Basile's is solid and how they can get help to serve and cook is a miracle in itself when so many restaurants are on the ropes with draconian shut downs of the past, skyrocketing food costs, operation costs and now the challenge that people get paid more to sit at home than actually work. We don't have many options in my area. I'm very thankful to have Basile's here for my family and I to enjoy. Basile's will be closed now on Tuesdays due to lack of help. We were in the restaurant at 4 "ish" on a Saturday and one of their seasoned servers took good care of us. She was prompt and attentive- the servers apparently make their own tables cocktails etc. The food was delicious as always, son had chicken walnut salad, his fiancée had a chicken club, I ordered the delicious white pizza and my husband enjoyed the Veal Marsala with penne. We all enjoyed our meals and my husband thought the Veal Marsala was exquisite and he has super lofty standards. The sauce was tasty and flavorful. I continue to be amazed at Basile's resilience through challenging times. I'm also astounded that they can execute a huge menu. There is also a nice large deck if you prefer to eat outside.

Huge thank you to the last night staff. On 1/25/24 20 mins before closing. Had an awful day at working and didn't eat for hours. Finally got a second to stop and get something to eat before getting back to my facility. Looks like they were closing up and they had two slices of plain round pie left. This is the second time I got there late and I swear those two pieces of pizza are waiting for me. For a second slice it's super good. I made a review before that was only four stars but the staff really made my day a little better.

Last evening we had a small party for my Aunt's 90th birthday. I believe there were 20 of us in all. Basile's gave us a private room down the hallway past the restrooms. The room was the perfect size. The server was friendly and on top of orders and refills. The food was fantastic and came out in a timely manner. No one had to wait much longer than other folks for their food which is pretty darn good for a party of 20. I had the chicken piccata and it was outstanding. Zero complaints Everything on point We won't hesitate to have another gathering here. Can't wait to return with family to try other menu offerings. Bonus for having a gizmo as one of their sandwiches. Thank you Basile's!

The best margherita pizza i have ever had, hands down (other than my own of course! ;) food is always delivered hot and early!

Me and mother happen to come across this place by accident and we couldn't be more happy that we did. My mother got a buffalo chicken wrap and couldn't say enough good things about it. If you are considering coming to this place, trust me go! The food came out so quick and the staff was very friendly! Very clean and just an amazing place overall. Such a good restaurant for coming out with your friends for a night out or even going by yourself! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!!!

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The service is wonderful the atmosphere is great the place is impeccably clean and well-managed. The food is fantastic I mean no matter what you order on the menu and you're not going to be disappointed. Try the Grandma's Pizza which is a square Sicilian style pizza and the caprese Tower is the entree I get every single time I go

Food is always fresh and service is fantastic. All the classic Italian dishes made with the best ingredients. Staff are always pleasant and prompt.

First, let me be honest, I have been to Basile's many times and the food has always been very good. However, tonight the story was not so good. My wife ordered the special Osso buco which sounded wonderful. The plate came out and the meat was actually cold at the bone, not cool mind you but actually cold at the center and inedible. The polenta that came with it was not polenta but rice with a sauce over it. There was no creamyness and form to it. Needless to say it was sent back and the waitress was very nice about getting it warmed up. But it was not a very good dish. On top of this there was no visit from the manager on duty with apologizes nor was there any discount on the check for the bad experience. So this means that while we have enjoyed the food in the past, that experience tonight means we will not be back.

My Fish Soup (Clam Chowder) was cold, watery, and did not taste of "Clams"!!! (It probably did not have any-or pieces of them, just potatoes!) My "Mussels Marinara" (though a large portion), were just OK. But too tomatoey! (I would have preferred them in true, "Atlantic/Basque"-green sauce!) My glass of "house white wine" (I only took a couple of sips) was $8.25. Wow! I did expect (and so did my guest) a "table cloth" (but we had a bare table!) We were charged "extra" for paying with a VISA credit card ($2.63%) I am not a satisfied customer to recommend it to others.

I was a bit nervous to try this place out. I'm so glad that I did. The decor is upper class. The waitress was excellent. Now the dinner I ordered was amazing. I ordered the shrimp scampi supreme. Folks. This is something to write home about.

Alfredo sauce was so dry good food but not the Alfredo as an American Italian I wouldn't order it again.

Today I returned to Basile's for Valentine's Day. We had Bruschetta for an app which was delicious. I'd highly recommend. My uncle had the Veil Marsala which he liked once again. I had crab cakes which were okay. I would have preferred them broiled not fried. Good sized portion and I didn't even finish the potatoes that went with the meal. My relative had the cheese ravioli which she said were fine. For dessert we all shared a slice of tiramisu. Although my aunt and relative ordered decaf coffee and the dessert was brought out before the coffee. Additionally, the waitress forgot our salads and we had to remind her to bring them out when she brought our entrees. The timing of the meal was off. The food was still pretty good so once again I'd return, but hopefully there's better service next time. I'd rate 3.5 stars but due to the food gave them a 4/5.

I had the cheese ravioli. I didn't like it. It was very plain. We ordered the coconut shrimp. It was good. I think it was the frozen kind. My husband ordered the steak and he liked it a lot. The bread was good. I might come back to try the pizza.

We dine once a year when we visit Hazleton to see my husband's family. Basile's doesn't disappoint. Physically, it's aesthetically lovely. The staff is friendly and service is great. I love their food - my favorite dish is chicken marsala - YUM, and my husband always gets his favorite: Linguine with white clam sauce.

Poor service/experience all around. Our server, Janet, was unwelcoming & didn't even ask us how we liked our food. Spoke with owner or MGR., Vittorio, and he didn't offer to make our experience better, and to us, another missed opportunity.

This place was very nice. Great italian food and reasonable prices. You can dine in or take out. Their pizzas are huge!! We had a veggie pizza which was delicious. It almost had too many veggies however since we had to eat it with a knife and a fork, but I guess that's what you get when you order a veggie pizza. For a authentic italian pizzeria, visit Basile's, you won't be disappointed!

Food was good .. had large crowd everything was hot and tasty!! Enjoyed the entire meal..

I've been to Basile's many times. The service has been good every time we have gone. I decided to get takeout tonight instead of dining in. I have to order the shrimp scampi every time I come because it is the best I've ever had. It comes with a side salad and a piece of garlic bread. They also give you your choice of pasta...I highly recommend the penne pasta with this dish. The sauce is so lemony, buttery, and garlicky! The shrimp are a decent size and are always fresh (I believe you get 8 shrimp). The dish is so large I get two dinners out of it. Seriously, just get the shrimp scampi....you won't be disappointed.

My last 3x's there, had good food but service and receipt entries, very questionable --- marked wrong amounts all 3x's, which meant higher final bills and tonight, we left a 15% tip when the waitress had a 20% tip entered and pushed , in a rush, to have our credit card pay the entered 20% tip. She also gave vague answers to 2 of our party who don't eat carbs, and wanted broccoli in lieu of the pasta, which was an up-charge. I probably will never go there again. She had a last, very rude, sarcastic comment when we switched the 20% tip to 15%, too

This place is amazing. The pizza and the Stromboli's are fantastic and the salads are huge and delicious! My family loves it and the restaurant is always clean and the staff is great!

I've eaten here many times over the years and have yet to be dissatisfied. The service and food have been great! You can also feel very safe as the owner is closely adhering to all recommended Clovid guidelines...Thank you for caring about the customer experience as well as our health!

Best veal parmesan i have had in a while....staff was friendly and attentive as well. Would highly recommend as a place for a delicious italian meal.

Really hard to rate. I knew it would be busy on a Friday night so I called mid week and spoke to them about a 6:30PM reservation for Friday. He took my name and number of people and said see you Friday. I was glad I called when I pulled into the parking lot as it was full. It was 6:25 and I went to the host only to be told i was not on the list. He walked away and came back and said it was a 30-40 minute wait. Some how I never made the list. Hard to rate the food but service was pretty poor.

Just had the take out catering they offer. I was expecting good, it was fantastic... Everyone enjoyed the food and there was enough with some leftovers. The salad was amazing, the cavatelli bolognes was excellent and the studino with white wine was perfect. Of course, I can't forget the always great knots. By the way, it was delivered hot.

Basile's has definitely redeemed itself! We tried it again this summer, and we're so delighted we went back a second time. Everything is much improved, from the salads, to appetizers, to the main course.

Started off with the local stuffed cherry peppers as an app. Awesome. Cherry pepper stuffed with sausage and melted cheese on top. Wife and I split a antipasta salad with balsamic dressing. Salad was fresh and delicious. The dressing was very good. Will be back for sure.

Don't bother to look at the hours posted. Waitresses won't serve you if less than 30 minutes to closing. Guess they don't like tips and the owners don't like to make money.

On the way up to Slate Run, PA, to meet a few friends for a camping trip, I stopped for my last hot meal of the weekend. It was a Friday evening around 7 PM. when I arrived. The place was crowded, but it only took a few minutes to get a table. I had pretty high expectations for the food because Sal (the owner of Marco's pizza in Lansford, PA) recommended it. His family opened this restaurant sometime within the last few years and his sister, Paula, currently runs it. It is located on Route 309 in a place called Hometown(?). Ironically, Hometown does not have a much of a "town" feel. This restaurants location reminded me more of a diner you would see on a once-major highway. It has a gravel parking lot and the surrounding area is less than picturesque. Despite its locale, the faux Italian facade of the building is inviting. When I opened the door, I instantly noticed the smell of anise, which I immediately associated with sweet basil. The second thing I noticed were the hand-painted basil vines all along the top border of the plaster walls. These vines emanated from the large basil plant painted on the right wall. Underneath the mural was written "Ocimum Basilicum," the genus and species for the Genovese Basil. This is the most commonly used basil in Italian cooking. After the waitress brought us our menus, which was also adorned with basil varieties, I ordered a Guers Iced Tea, a local favorite. The menu was basil-intensive with dishes ranging from appetizers with thai-basil to desserts incorporating lemon-basil. When deciding what to order, I noticed there was no brick oven. This was disappointing, because the sister restaurant, Marco's, did have one. I had to order their signature appetizer, the "Basil Bites." These are essentially foccacia squares with bruschetta and a healthy dose of house-made basil oil. I would recommend. Simple but tasty. For my main course, I decided to order Sausage alla Carmela. This is Italian sausage and gnocchi, in a garlic basil pesto sauce. It was served with fresh garlic bread and a side salad. For dessert, I ordered a lemon-basil panna cota with strawberries. It was refreshing. The waitstaff was exceptionally attentive. Everything I ordered was recommendations of my server. Based on the deliciousness of my dishes, it was clear that she knew the menu well. After paying my bill, I stopped to use the facilities. I found the door was locked and I had to wait. I thought it odd to find a one occupancy bathroom in an establishment of this caliber. On a better note, they did have basil-scented hand soap. This was a fitting ending to a great dining experience.

I was part of a bridal party rehearsal dinner. The room we reserved was absolutely stunning, with plenty of room for all. As it is an Italian place, I'm a little confused as to why we had a classic American dinner of turkey/stuffing/potatoes, but perhaps that was a menu selected by the bride's parents. I had zero vegetarian options other than carbs and veggies, but that's not uncommon for this area. I will say that the veggies that I loaded up on were FANTASTIC. I had about 3 plates' full. I want to feel gluttonous, but eating 3 plates of veggies should make Mom proud, right? The mashed potatoes were heavenly, as was the bread. I had to stop myself from eating half the basket. Three stars because I got this vibe that the staff hated us. We were glared down as we were leaving? We weren't even crazy drunks; everyone knows you save that energy for the wedding itself. So, thanks for the glimmering final impression......

The service was mediocre at best, rather slow and unpersonable. They clearly had no interest in being friendly or making any kind of small talk. The food was overpriced and not that great. Small portions. Nothing that left a lasting impression or would make me want to go back.

It's absolutely beautiful inside. They have marble tables. They give a lot of shrimp for their shrimp cocktail. It's reasonably priced. Their staff was nice and kid friendly. Family Italian owned. The food was good. Side salad could be better with your meal. Instead of ice burg lettuce... Over all it was nice.

Excellent. Good food, very clean bright atmosphere, friendly staff and great service.

Best bet for informal Italian with nice wine list. Stromboli our go to meal here. Little competition unless you consider Hazleton bars.

The best place for a dinner date. Good prices the atmosphere was like being at home with your family. Servers were polite the food was great it is a best place to go eat and I love how they make you feel like family.

Very nice atmosphere, clean, food is great, service is top notch.Prices are very good for quality food.

Place was fairly busy but did not have to wait. Food was good and service ok. I would go back if I am in the area.

overpriced . meal presentation questionable. seafood and shellfish served in a soup-bowl filled with marinara sauce, who came up with that idea? multiple shellfish unopened but served anyway, broken shells floating in sauce (be careful not to choke). from waitress up to management no one appeared concerned with our dissatisfaction with our meals. no remuneration offered. stay away, much better restaurants within minutes of their location.