We live too far away to make Basil's a frequent dining destination for dinner but wish we could. This restaurant has been a favorite for the past 20 years and has never disappointed us in all the times we have been there. The menu offers one great suggestion after another and I would agree that the duck l'orange is the... more

Every time we travel to Rhode Island Basils is on the top of our list of places to go. The ambiance is always warm and welcoming and the food is consistently delicious! The staff is very accommodating and courteous. After we started planning our wedding, one of our first thoughts was that we had to have our rehearsal dinner at... more

We went to Basil's 2 weeks ago to celebrate my in-laws' 45th wedding anniversary. When I called to make the reservation, I spoke to a very nice man who asked if I had been there before and if I was looking for a fine dining restaurant when I said there would be a part of 9. I assured him that,... more

Basil's is a traditional French restaurant with a Mediterranean touch. The food is always very well-prepared, the service is excellent and the wine list is thoughtful, balanced and fairly priced. It is a small operation with the chef/owner's care and attention to detail always evident. My favorite's are the poached salmon and the crispy duck. The menu is traditional, with... more

This where we went on your third date, and we manage to return at least once a year. The atmosphere is elegant and cosy, the meals are prepared with the best ingredients and, in all these years, we have never had a bad experience. Although the menu does not change very much from year to year, this consistency clearly enables... more

We first went to Basil's over 20 years ago when our first son was only two. Now he is 25 and he and his younger brother choose the wine for the family every year when we return to Basil's. For over two decades we have enjoyed consistently superb food and service from Vasilios, his wife Kathy and Brett, our usual... more