Kiraku is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

1. Kiraku

8.7
2566 Telegraph Ave Ste B, Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Berkeley · 43 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: The fries are a must, and we always finish the meal with the yaki udon (sautéed udon with basil sauce) http://bit.ly/10egem6

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Incredible authentic Izakaya, should be rated a 10. Giant Squid, Corn Tempura, Wagyu Uni Nigiri, Anchovy Broccoli, Bluefin Kimchi Stew, Grilled Beef Tongue, Fried Fish Collar. Green Tea Ice Cream

Ally M.Ally M: Giant squid and beef tongue are delicious! The sauce given is also amazing

Anchalee Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

2. Anchalee Thai Cuisine

8.1
1096 Dwight Way (at San Pablo), Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews

Claudio P.Claudio Palma: Try the Spicy Basil Chicken Wings (via @Foodspotting)

VehlliaTVehlliaT: Try the chicken green curry!!! Spicy, smooth and creamy! Yummm...

David R.David Ricardo: Pad ke mao!

Emilia's Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

3. Emilia's Pizzeria

8.2
2995 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · South Berkeley · 25 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Smith: I love fresh basil on pizza. It always reminds me of Di Fara Pizzeria in Brooklyn

Olivia P.Olivia P: HOLY S***. As a NY'er, it's the real deal. Awesome coal oven pizza. Crust: right amount of char, thin and crusty, soft and billowy. The sausage is awesome! Won't be ordering pizza from anywhere else.

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Sausage and Red Onion Pizza

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

4. Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub

7.7
2033 San Pablo Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · West Berkeley · 28 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Strahan: Heart stopper pizza: bacon, gorgonzola, basil, and garlic = heaven.

Josh E.Josh E.: This is more like a bar that serves great pizza than a typical pizza place. Pizza can be by the slice. It's thin crust east coast style and delicious. Lots of great brews on tap. Wait staff top notch.

Daniel A.Daniel Arce: Can't go wrong with pepperoni!

Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

5. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

8.5
1853 Solano Ave (btw Colusa Ave & Fresno Ave), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Thousand Oaks · 60 tips and reviews

Sonia S.Sonia Sanchez: The Chicken Special~Zachary’s oven-baked chicken breast, mushrooms, mozzarella with fresh basil, garlic and tomato sauce...YUM!!!

Todd S.Todd S: Get the spinach and mushroom with garlic topping!

Louiz E.Louiz Elvira: Spinach salad with the mustard French with a stuffed sausage pizza Is the way to go!

Berkeley Bowl West is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

6. Berkeley Bowl West

9.2
920 Heinz Ave (at 9th St), Berkeley, CA
Grocery Store · West Berkeley · 145 tips and reviews

Linh H.Linh Hoang: Clam chowder is pretty good, tomato basil not so much.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Excellent grocery store. The bagel selection is great, same with the vast selection of bottled teas and juices. The produce and meat are fresh and ethically sourced.

Gabby H.Gabby H: park in the garage. always space.

Nomad Tibetan Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

7. Nomad Tibetan Restaurant

8.8
1593 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA
Tibetan Restaurant · Thousand Oaks · 6 tips and reviews

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Opened recently this is homey, family Tibetan food. Easy and comfortable, try the soups.

Berrin Y.Berrin Yavuzer: Every one is friendly :)

Marshall S.Marshall St. Clair: dumplings, lamb shank, shambala curry

Chez Panisse is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

8. Chez Panisse

8.8
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews

katieparlakatieparla: The homemade pasta is incredible. Sauces vary, obviously, but the simple heirloom tomato and basil pasta we had was exceptional.

Dave L.Dave Lauer: Everything was amazing, though the lamb shank was the best.

EpicuriousEpicurious: The daily-changing menu is limited (one option per course), but not a single dish of the three courses will disappoint at this sophisticated, eco-friendly Berkeley mainstay.

Lush Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

9. Lush Gelato

8.1
1511 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Gourmet Ghetto · 16 tips and reviews

Maru R.Maru Regalzi: Best dulce de leche gelato ever, and the tiramisu is good too.

George A.George Asencio: Tayberry is amazing!

Nina Y.Nina Yasavul: Dulce de leche, dark chocolate with orange🙌🏻

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

10. sweetgreen

8.7
1890 Shattuck Ave (at Hearst Ave), Berkeley, CA
Salad Restaurant · North Berkeley · 20 tips and reviews

Paulina S.Paulina Serrano: Everything here is delicious. Healthy food for a reasonable price.

Lenny L.Lenny Lesser: Great salads. A bit expensive.

Jonathan R.Jonathan Ragan-Kelley: Proper, semi-posh custom salads. Like Mixt Greens, Sprout, etc. Great addition to Downtown Berkeley.

Cheese Board Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

11. Cheese Board Pizza

9.3
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews

Celine L.Celine Lau: Corn, chile, red onions, feta, mozzarella, cilantro, lime. A bit rich. Watermelon basil kombucha decent

Keyue B.Keyue Bao: There is only one flavor per day, but they are all good! Also the green sauce is amazing, and there’s a good local beer selection!

CalCal: Break for lunch! Find out their daily specials on their unofficial Twitter account, http://twitter.com/cheeseboard

Zino is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

12. Zino

7.7
2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · No tips or reviews
Lo Coco's is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

13. Lo Coco's

8.2
1400 Shattuck Ave (btwn Vine & Rose), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 12 tips and reviews

Mei T.Mei Takahashi: Bread is the best I have had ever! For the main dish, I recommend the pasta with porcini, or vongole bianco. These are great, tastes gorgeous!

Skye J.Skye J: Yummy pasta! I haven't been to Italy but I grew up in an italian household and it really tastes like what Grandma Martinelli used to make.

Gary F.Gary Fromm: Very good pizza

Bangkok Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

14. Bangkok Thai Cuisine

8.2
1459 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · West Berkeley · 14 tips and reviews

Brandon L.Brandon Land: Panang Curry was great! My wife got the chicken Pad Thai and she was very happy with it.

Berrin Y.Berrin Yavuzer: Great food great hospitality and good price :)

David O.David Ortiz: Pumpkin Yellow Curry with Tofu + Sticky Rice. Amazing.

Corso Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Berkeley.

15. Corso Trattoria

8.4
1788 Shattuck Ave (Delaware Street), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Berkeley · 24 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: The duck soup here is incredible, and the sword fish and the tagliatelle with beef and pork ragu were awesome too.

Yoon C.Yoon Choi: One of the best italian restaurants in my book! Try tagliatelle al sugo with a special house recepie passed down from the grandma generation. Extra fun if you get a bar seat next open kitchen!

Skye J.Skye J: I may have to come and try this place again. 4 of us went out for a full meal and drinks and the only memorable thing was the cocktails