Basilico's Pasta e Vino

Absolutely wonderful. I first found this place during the lockdown they were defying all of the mandates. I drove 40 miles to come and eat here they wouldn't even let me wear a mask I was so happy to see a packed restaurant and an owner with courage. Tonight 5/10/2025 I thought I might drive down and give them some business, so I drove another 45 miles and I had the most wonderful bone-in ribeye with some pasta and excellent bread with soft butter and a wonderful little salad that was super flavorful and made with love. I'm at the waiter and as an old man I'm embarrassed to admit I forgot his name but he had a beard and he was a very nice guy. I originally thought my steak might have been cooked a little too much cuz I ordered it medium rare / chefs discretion and upon further investigation I found that it was cooked perfectly super tender super juicy and excellent If I could have it cooked that way at every restaurant I definitely would. I highly recommend this place great music great atmosphere and I will be back because I like to spend my money at great places and this is definitely a great place. I highly commend the owner I hope he gives an option to charge extra for people that use credit cards or to give a discount for people that use cash. We are paying the banks way too much and we the people are not benefiting.

Love the aesthetics feels like if you’re at home kind of a hole in the wall vibe using that authentic Italian food energy food was good. Wine is good. I got the scallops pasta amazing steak amazing.

We have been wanting to try Basilico’s Pasta e Vino for quite quite some time because we would always drive past this. Before even reading the reviews and stepping foot into the door, I knew that this restaurant was going to be a be worth trying. And let me tell you it exceeded our expectations! This is our first time trying this restaurant. From the moment of walking into a very romantic and ambience atmosphere. We were greeted and enjoyed the entire experience. The cocktails were handcrafted and delicious. The bread came out warm with what could have been House-made butter. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan and my husband ordered the mazza of Mazza. We enjoyed the meal and order dessert. We enjoyed the delicious House made tiramisu. As small business owners we prioritize and love to support local restaurants and we will definitely be coming back again to try other amazing dishes and cocktails. As we were heading out, we had the pleasure of meeting Tony the owner and appreciated his hospitality and warmth.

Came here the other day with my wife and it was AWESOME! the food was great the owner was very friendly and the atmosphere was also really nice. We had a few of the dishes they offer and we where really happy with all of them. The tiramisu is AMAZING!! definitely needs to be a must try if you come here.

My family took me here fir my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Everything was wonderful, owner/manager even checked on us to make sure everything was good and asked if we came for anything special and when he found out it was my bday they brought us a delicious cannoli. Not best pictures but portions are generous and flavor is excellent. Alfredo with sausage, Seafood risotto and Cioppino pictured. Yummy, definitely plan to return.

This place is top-notch. Their food is amazing, atmosphere is great and it seems that the only bad reviewers here are people that do not like his political stand. This is a terrible reason to write one star reviews for businesses, but in the day and age we live in we do not have the freedom we once had. This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Huntington Beach.

After years of five star service and food, I have given this place three stars because of the quallty of the food that I was given four visits in a row. I have come to his establishment nearly once a month with absolutely no problem. Recently, after the price increase, the quality of the rosemary Ribeye has gone down substantially. The consistency of the cook time is no longer the same. Some parts are medium rare while others are well done. This has happened four visits now.

I LOVE Basilico’s!! I love the food and the atmosphere! Whenever we have friends in town, Basilico’s is the place we go! Our friends are always really impressed! It’s an old school family owned business! It’s a very popular restaurant here in Huntington Beach! I have never been to Italy but feel like I am there with the cool music, lighting, artwork, roses on the table, crisp white table cloths, EXCELLENT FOOD and AWESOME SERVICE! One of my favorites is the Eggplant Parmesan…I don’t really like eggplant but I LOVE this! I always have some to take home, the servings are quite large!! You can’t go wrong with Basilico’s!

Whoa whoa did I actually forget to review this place? I believe I've been here short of fifty times since COVID. This was our regular spot for that reason. Food is bomb but they seem to either overcook or undercook the steaks every time. All my friends get steaks and I feel like that's been the case since COVID. Tony the owner, he is kind of a local celebrity so if you don't know him but you know about the place just look at the reviews. I have yet to see his podcast but it sounds excellent. His American values are why we give this place so much business, and the food is a plus. Make reservations on the weekends as this place hasn't died in popularity. Lack of masks didn't kill the business or anyone affiliated with it which is no surprise to the people who come here. You will only meet awesome people here.

I wish I could give a better review as I had wanted to try this place for so long! 2/4 things we ordered, we weren't told they were '86'd' or out of until like 30 minutes after we ordered them. The Carbonara was not only very under done, but it was just swimming in salty sauce and the huge pieces of bacon were under cooked. Wait 20 minutes for the lasagna to be cooked? Cool, maybe next time it'll not be cold. We were there for an hour and 45 minutes. And 90 minutes of that was waiting for our food. I was hoping the food would taste better after that wait.... but it was very much of a let down. Although the waiter was nice, other patrons had much more bigger issues then us it seemed like. Also, The tables for 2 get a bit crowded if both people order food. For the prices I was expecting so much more, it was a huge let down.

Great reviews, so I figured I'd give this place a shot. I had high expectations coming in, but man, this place failed on even the most basic of levels. The servers were nice enough. But the bread was a huge letdown. I mean, it's the first thing most experience when you come to an Italian joint and you just have to get that right. And Basilico's didn't. The rest of the meal was fine. The kind of food I would expect from a kiosk at the airport. Not for the prices that it was charging. I'm glad I got a chance to try it out, because it had been on my list. But I'm even happier that Huntington Beach (and neighboring Newport if you head south), has no shortage of actual good Italian places.

I'm always looking for new places to get pasta because apparently it's hard to get right. I can make it at home but sometimes you just want to order takeout. Today might have been my last straw. I'll start with the elephant in the room being... mold. I took one bite of the garlic bread and flipped it over to find this horror. The bottom being covered in mold. It's clear this restaurant isn't busy if their bread got to that point. Made me reluctant to continue eating the pasta. Once a restaurant loses your trust it's hard to continue. As for the pasta, I ordered the seafood linguine. Seafood was good in size and was cooked well. Sauce was not good. Just tasted like a ton of raw garlic not properly cooked down as well as alcohol that hasn't been cooked out. Do not waste your time and money as they clearly don't have enough respect for the people that do support their business.

Eh. My husband and I just moved here and came because of all the great reviews. I am honestly so confused. 1. Italian wedding soup was bland 2. The salad was awful. Huge chunks thrown together, no cohesiveness. The dressing was terrible and something you would get from a food court. 3. The steak was decent--good sized portion but the fettuccine Alfredo accompanied it was very watery. It's really nothing to write home about. We did not finish our food and regret that we will not come back. It is also not a very welcoming place. There was only one other party in the restaurant and they basically ignored us. Not really a great place to spend your hard-earned money.

Horrible atmosphere. Always political not focused on the food. Overpriced food. Shame shame shame

Terrible food. Terrible service!!!!! Won't be coming back here again. Food 1/10 - service 1/10

What a great local Italian restaurant! It felt like we were at a restaurant in Italy or at "mamas" house for dinner. Nicely decorated with table cloth tables, a rose (for the owners late mother), and the old world Italian feel. After we were seated the owner came over to welcome us. WOW! We went all in onto the food and loved it! The Basilico's Salad was a big portion and incredible with warm sun-dried tomatoes and the best EVOO I've ever had. The Lasagna was a big portion that was meaty with lots of sauce around it. I love the extra sauce for dipping. The Linguine and Clams were delicious! Another bigger portion with al dente linguine. If you want authentic local Italian cuisine then Basilico's is a must.

Love this family owned business. Super friendly staff was talking to us all night. And the tiramisu is something you cannot skip.

Food is always amazing here. Now they added a special appetizer with a great charcuterie board. The truffle honey is seriously amazing. The service is always great and they almost have my order memorized. Just can't help but order the most perfect entree. Either inside or outside it's always a great vibe to this place. Dog friendly patio which gets high marks from me. Highly recommend this Huntington Beach Italian Resturant.

Wow. Let me tell you this place... muah -chefs kiss... I ordered the lasagna. It's six layers of homemade goodness. So good. My husband got the Osoco-he said, perfectly cooked al dente. My daughter is 9 she ordered the rigatoni with meat sauce. She said it was a little spicy, but overall gave it a seven and ate most of it! There you go!!! Maga!

It is disappointing to have to write this review of my experience and opinion. My family and I have not been here for a few years but the restaurant ethically has clearly gone down hill. Also noted the restaurant to be very deceptive, petty and nickel and dime guests. It gives a very bad impression to us as patrons. I was there on a Saturday evening and ordered their lasagna. Shockingly, after ordering I was informed that they ran out of lasagna the day before... Really? You are an Italian restaurant and not even one day into the weekend you don't have ANY type of lasagna? Just poor leadership and planning for a restaurant. Second... I observed and experience that Basilico's is really treating clients petty. I ordered and my partner ordered and asked if it would be a problem to have it shared/split. I was told "no problem", BUT I WAS NEVER TOLD during my order I WOULD BE CHARGED $7.00 to split-fee a $17 dish ( I am being charged 41% of the cost of the entire dish to have it put on one extra dish... really?). You can imagine my surprise when I saw the bill...!!! I WAS NEVER TOLD BY THE SERVER that I would be charged and extra 41% to have an other dish. I would have just ordered individually and we could have "divided" it on each other's dishes ourselves. It just comes across as simply just trying to get more money out of you versers realizing customer servicer and feeling I mean more something as a patron than just a dollar to them. None of us like "surprises" and this was just plain deceptive. Would I ever go back... I have to think about that. Good food is wonderful but HONEST upfront non-deceptive service from their staff and leadership values is vital to really want to return. If I do...I will unfortunately have to be sure I am more alert to Basilico's petty, deceptive service. Again, really unfortunate to have to write this, it was not my intent to do this but my hope is my experience can help another potential guest know some of the "dollar first values" of this restaurant.

Great spot! We started with the salad and their bread, which was fresh and bursting with flavor. For the main course, I had the steak, and it was absolutely divine - you could taste the quality and care in every bite. The marinara sauce was rich and perfectly seasoned, and the portion size was generous without being overwhelming. The service was exceptional. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful. To top it all off, we ended the evening with their house-made cannolis It was light, creamy, and the perfect balance of sweetness to end a fantastic meal. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine with impeccable service and a cozy atmosphere, Basilico's is a must-visit. I can't wait to return and try more of their amazing dishes!

The BEST fettucine Alfredo! Better than Olive Garden (just for reference). It was thick, creamy, buttery and cheesy! Such amazing flavor!! I gave my partner a bite so he could taste the wonderfulness, and he agreed that it had a great flavor and was "really good." I will order from them again just for that item honestly! 100/10 for the fettucine alfredo. My partner ordered the chicken parm and it came with angel hair pasta. He said the angel hair pasta had some really good flavor too. His bow tie pasta was super spicy!!! Watch out for this one if you don't like heat. The chicken parm 8/10 and the bow tie pasta 9/10. We also enjoyed the apple salad. It was fresh, with hints of sweetness, and refreshing. This is a very good salad! It had nuts in it too, which gave it some texture when eating. 10/10 for the apple salad.

Just received my Door Dash order and was very disappointed to find one thin piece and one thick piece of garlic bread in both orders of garlic bread, when last time both pieces were thick. Please save your scraps for the dogs, especially when an order (2 pieces) of garlic bread is $8. Seriously?? Not cool

Wow this place knocked it out of the park last night! The mussels were delicious and plentiful with the perfect amount of spice in the red sauce! Served with a huge piece of garlic bread! The oso buco was so tender it fell off the bone and melted in your mouth! The creamy polenta was a perfect combination! To top it off the cannoli was one of the best I ever had! Creamy and fresh! Will, our waiter, was excellent! It's a cozy place with good music, perfect for any celebration! Can't wait to go back!

One of my favorite place for Italian foods. The service is great unless it gets busy and sometimes the waiter's gets sidetracked. The Mezza Mezza which is half fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce and half Penne pasta in red sauce is delicious. Can't got wrong. On other occasions I tried the calamari, fettuccine Alfredo with steak milanesa. Everything we tried here has been good so far. I highly recommend bringing an appetite because the portions is pretty filling. We always end up taking home leftovers.

Wow, what a sales call. This is probably one of the best Italian meals in a long time in the Huntington Beach area. I had the sausage and peppers incredible. My associate had the rigatoni bolognese a little bit of spicy. We had something I've never even heard of was the Italian clam chowder was incredible. I don't know what they put in it but it was good. Fresh bread And the side salad they bring out was good dressing. place looks like it belongs in the 60s of the old Italian hangout places great music. The ambience is amazing with all the family history and Frank Sinatra.Dean Martin and the old Italian music great service very good so I would recommend this is a place to come

Everything is delish. Been going here for years. I especially love the carpaccio and Marsala

This place is top notch! Great ambiance, excellent food and wonderful service. 5 stars for sure.

I've been meaning to sponsor this place since the plandemic. Well, today was the day. I don't usually eat Italian food cause I don't know what the description is other than spaghetti and Lasagna. Anyhow, I asked for waiter recommendations. The warm toasty sour dough crispy bread with soft butter to die for...salad not to busy but good. The dish I'm not sure the name but it was really good unfortunately with the bread and salad I ate half. My dear friend Tanya enjoyed my leftovers. Thank you.

I've been coming to Basilico's Pasta e Vino for a few years now. They have one of the best Seafood Linguine with Pink sauce. It is so good that I haven't even tried ordering anything else. The chef makes the sauce fresh from scratch with each order, you can sit on counter and watch the chef cook. The seafood linguine with pink sauce comes with 2 gigantic clams, 2 huge scallop, 2 huge shrimp, and bunch of mussles, clams, calamari. It is absolutely one of best food I ever eaten. The portion is huge when you order it to go. I highly recommend trying the seafood linguine with pink sauce.

Gosh these guys give me constant reason to love them!! Mitchell D treated me like a family member tonight with my wife's favorite birthday dinner to-go order!! Thanks heaps- love u guys

I went there for lunch today and it was wonderful.... I had a nice glass of Chianti along with a nice little salad and a pasta with anchovies, garlic and bread crumbs. The bread was so out of this world that I asked if I could buy a loaf to-go. Great service, great owner/chef. Let me add that I would go back, for sure, after reading the sign advising people not to wear masks. We need more like this.

I don't know where to start. The service was top tier. The sausage and peppers pasta was out of this world with amazing flavors in every bite. The owner was very welcoming and checked in periodically to make sure everything was up to par. I will definitely be coming back! And if you need a little slice of Italy, you should try it out.

My wife and I had dinner here. I had a pizza and she had the alfredo. We both found the food mediocre and overpriced for the quality compared to other Italian restaurants in the area. The atmosphere was also pointedly underwhelming, artificial.

It has been a location I've been wanting to try. But I was struggling with supporting a small business that was so defiant and loud about its political views. We also heard mixed reviews about the food. But I finally said F it and waited for right after all the holidays. 1. The people who say it's bad. Those people suck and don't know good food if it slapped them in the face. 2. From start to finish you will be extremely pleased. 3. Full bar, ample wine but idk if they have beer. I wasn't able to find it haha! The food is so saucy and large portions. The calamari appetizer could be a meal of its own! The butter for the bread is so good! And spreads beautifully! The in house made vinaigrette on the garden salads so perfect and we liked it very much! Listen... the food is bomb! Do not miss out on such a wonderful food experience!

I had a great time here! The portions are pretty huge and hearty. I'm typing this while being full. The salad is fresh and tasty. The pasta I had was one of the best I had in a whole. I also finished this meal with a cappuccino to wind down the night. I wouldn't recommend this for large parties. The venue is pretty small and best suited for small groups. With that said, the setting and ambience is very nice. It's what I would expect out of a quality Italian restaurant. Also, i love the restaurant's playlist - its a good mix of classics from the 1930s to 1960s. Expect a lot of Sinatra and Four Seasons!

Drove by, saw that huge United States Flag and one day had to stop by. Heard about the fiasco during COVID as well too lol. Took a friend here for lunch and it's pretty good. I got the beef lasagna and tried the garlic bread with cheese and sauce. They give out salad's complimentary. Beef lasagna tasted good although it is a bit too cheesy for me. The Garlic Bread with Cheese and Sauce is so good! My friend loved her sandwich as well. Didn't get to try the cannoli :( Interior: I love the darker decor it does give you that full Italian restaurant experience. The music the restaurant plays are older tracks which is great. Reminds me of the game Mafia 2 with the vibes and music. Overall: I would definitely come back although during dinner time would be nice. I'd imagine this place is more packed during dinner hours. And yes, do not wear a mask here .

Customer service isn't great for takeout. You would get treated better if you were dressed formally and dining in and fancy. I tried takeout a handful of times and gave up. The pastas also have way too much oil in them.

Pasta Alla Checca. So delicious. Abel was my server on a Saturday evening. The best service! I will be back.

The best food I've ever had in my life. The linguine and clams is to die for!!! Better than my Italian moms.. sorry mom!! Husband ordered the chicken piccata. Great service Romantic ambiance Worth every penny

Came in for dinner on Valentine's Day, and was instantly greeted with a beautiful rose and fast seating. I have to say this italian restaurant has all the warm feelings. The food was delicious the authenticity of the food was amazing. The atmosphere was very welcoming, the servers and staff were all extremely nice, they made it seem as if we were family. Definitely returning!

So how does an Italian restaurant burn their sauce and meatballs? Well, I'm guessing they turn the heat up too high, and don't stir it!!! GROSS!! In the trash it goes. So much for my yummy Valentine's Day dinner. So now I guess I might as well go to stupid Del taco. never again , unless you like the flavor of burnt sauce. 000! Star rating

I went to this restaurant with some veterans friends of mine, and my were we greeted with some heartwarming welcomes from the customers. They seem to be very patriotic. The service and food were excellent, even though they were very busy. We always felt we were getting plenty of good service. The owner arrived and I found his name was Tony Roman what a great friendly owner just would you would expect making eye contact and talking to all the customers almost like a celebrity. The food was so good. I took a couple of orders home to last me for a few more meals. I am definitely going back there again. By the way, this business flies a huge American flag right out in front on a flagpole. It must be 40 or 50 feet high.

Great place to go for some great Italian. Love the location, love the food, and love the font tread on me flag.

My kids love the spaghetti and I love the patriotic atmosphere! My whole family loves when we have Basilios night.

The cutest little Italian restaurant. The food was excellent, some of the best Italian in my life (try the shrimp Parmesan ). The service was amazing and just the whole experience was top notch. This is a new must eat for every SoCal trip now.

Basilico's Italian Restaurant BEWARE Does anyone know whether Basilico's on Brookhurst is under new management? My friend from out of town, my husband and myself went for lunch yesterday for my husband's birthday. The restaurant opens for lunch at 12, we arrived at 12:40 to be told from the cook that the server had not yet arrived: he arrived about 10 minutes later with a wine vendor and they proceeded to sit at the bar to do wine tasting. The server/and apparent manager after being told by the cook to take our order came, no niceties just attitude. My friend first ordered eggplant with angel hair pasta on the side; she was told they don't have the pasta, took the rest of our order and came back to tell her that they don't have eggplant; she tried to order 3 more items which again was told they didn't have any. She then asked what do you have?, and gave in to one (there was never an apology or anything from the server). At this point she had the salad that originally was part of the eggplant order and proceeded to eat it. My husband had ordered linguine and clams and started to eat but the linguine was so chewy, he was not happy especially with the high prices. The server then put a plate in front of my friend that had 3 very large meatballs, she looked at it and told him that she did not order that (she was a vegetarian). He took the plate and told the cook he had cooked the wrong order; the cook showed the server the order on the paper that proved the error was the server's. My friend said she would just eat the salad with bread which we needed more as the bread served was really only enough for 2 people. (After all this we were charged an extra $5 for the extra bread). The whole time we were there we felt like we were putting him out with his horrible couldn't care less attitude and all he wanted to do was go back to the wine tasting vendor. The owner must be very desperate for help (except "help" wasn't in this server/managers vocabulary, so blatant). We were so disgusted and we were the only diners in there, anything we said he just shrugged. What has happened to this once nice restaurant?? We ended going Polly's for desert and a tuna sandwich. for my friend.

For our meal we split the Antipasto Salad & Sausage and Peppers Pasta, both were delicious. As a dry white lover, the Argiolas Costa Molina Vermentino was superb. The complementary bread & butter is the best in the world. Great service & atmosphere to boot. What's not to love!? Basilico's is simply the best.

Loved the place and love the food, servings are huge! Worth every penny!!! Love this place little fancy yet amazing! Price okay bit cheap bit too expensive!

This place is one of the best Italian places I've eaten at in a long time. The atmosphere is great, food was easily a 9.5. Over I will be back again. And still fairly priced for such great food as well.

all ways amazing food =godly service =legendary Ambiance = best in the world food will make you happy and relax

Authentic from food to environment. Friendliest staff in Orange County, maybe even the state... Comfortable, warm, and welcoming place to be. Food is incredible, service is just as great. The owner, Tony is so personable and a great conversationalist. Heart of gold and cares about others before himself. Definitely a spot you want to make a weekly thing.

Best TRUE Italian food anywhere... our new favorite dinner spot! I can't believe we drove by so many times and said we should stop there one night! The calamari is just as good as my favorite calamari which is in Del Mar! Salad served with every meal the way it should be...crusty bread to start. Italian wedding soup amazing, pasta Al dente and meat sauce incredible. Owner very welcoming and great ambiance inside and outside dining. Our new go to spot. Oh and the signature cocktails are spectacular!

Excellent Italian food. However they frequently seem to be slammed, so service suffers. The meatballs are made from scratch and perfectly light and fluffy. They're served with the also made from scratch red sauce that you can find on several of their pasta dishes. The garlic cheese bread is fairly dense with only a hint of garlic. The Basilico's house salad comes with the entrees and has a nice vinaigrette. The mushroom risotto was great but needed a little bit of seasoning. The Steak Milanese was out of this world. Absolutely perfect! Nicely pounded thin and lightly breaded. It comes with a side of pasta and we substituted Pink Sauce in it. The Pink Sauce was simply their red sauce with a splash of cream. Next time I would ask for more cream. The bottle of Zenato Pino Grigio was the best of that type of wine I've ever had. Small and cozy ambience. No reservations unless party of 6 or greater. You can get a quicker seat by sitting at the bar. However the bartender is busy running around serving tables too so you may not receive the level of attention you would expect. Warning, they are anti-mask here.

I walked in while waiting for someone, ordered before I noticed the overtly political messaging.. i value inclusivity and I will not return.

The food was good, a little greasy but yummy. I had diarrhea after dining here. It was a challenging after meal experience.

I first discovered Basilico's in November 2020 during the unconstitutional lockdowns. Unlike many other restaurants Tony didn't back down he stood up and pushed back so I knew I needed to support these guys. My first of many visits was for lunch just before Thanksgiving and was pleasantly surprised by how many people were there from, many had come from out of state to enjoy and authentic Italian meal and to support Tony and his crew. I had the pleasure of meeting Tony once and he's a stand up guy. The chicken Parm was Outstanding, the pizza was spectacular. Over time I've had most items on the menu and they all taste like grandmas cooking Sunday dinner. Please do yourself a favor and run to Basilico's Pasta e Vino....You will not be disappointed.