1. Aroy Thai
8.4
4656 N Damen Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Ravenswood · 26 tips and reviews
Merly payne: They make a mean Basil leaves dish. They make it super spicy by default, so be sure to ask them to tone it down if you want it milder. Personally, I like food that makes me cry.
T. Teater: Basil Duck is my favorite best Thai on Northside of Chicago.
C B: Grilled Thai appetizer was awesome. Basil Duck was the spiciest food I've had in Chicago.
2. Inspiration Kitchens
8.6
3504 W Lake St (btwn Homan & Hamlin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 17 tips and reviews
Aviva Alter: Everything I ate was amazing, fried green tomatoes to basil lemonade
Keith Lewis: New drink on the menu to add to the basil lemonade -- some kind of watermelon mint thing. Quite good. BLT was heaven. Seriously. Never had a sandwich that I was actually sad to finish.
Anne B.: Awesome staff, delicious food, great mission. Try the quinoa burger or whatever they've got on special.
3. Sticky Rice
8.2
4018 N Western Ave (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 52 tips and reviews
dustin halleck: get the chicken basil over rice with fried egg it's killer! it seriously one of the best thai dishes i've had outside of thailand!
Judy S.: I've tried many different Pad Basil with chicken dishes, and this was one of the best!
TO Solomon: Pad Eggplant Basil.....this was super delicious OMG😜. It comes with a side of jasmine rice but I recommend you substitute that for the sticky rice.
4. Coalfire
9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews
Chirag Patel: Basil, ricotta, olive pizza is one of my faves
Sandra Ontiveros: My favorite is the four cheese with basil. Delicious!
Victoria Unger: Thin crust pizza is def the way to go and I love Coalfire's quick baked crust. Try the white pizza for sure - so fresh and lots of basil!
Chris Bui: Popular as it is, a lot of people haven't stopped in yet! Mine & Natalie's regular order -white pizza- chicken,basil,peppers,ricotta, and jalapenos. Lots of jalapeno!
Benny Castner: Camel Toe... every time, with the white sauce pizza w/ artichoke, basil, feta, tomatoes, and bacon..... every time! so good!
Scott: Try the red pie, basil only and easy on the cheese... delicious simplicity :-D
8. Nonnina
8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Frutti Di Mare Pizza (Tomato basil sauce, oregano, garlic, calamari, shrimp, bay scallops, Mediterranean mussels and little neck clam)
Chazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
9. Urban Vegan
9.1
1605 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · South East Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
Khadija Brewington: if there's a bad meal on this menu i haven't found it. the Thai Basil is my favorite
Raed Mansour: A wide variety of Thai inspired vegan offerings. Everything is delicious. Spicy equals pretty hot here but really good. No belly aches because it’s clean eating.
Jenny: The peanut sauce is the best I've ever had. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I'll take soy chicken from here over real chicken anywhere else. Even the meat-loving boyfriend likes it!
11. Elixir Lounge
8.2
1509 W Balmoral Ave (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Andersonville · 3 tips and reviews
Shannon Jeropke: Basil & Gold ($12) combining vodka and black garlic-infused caraway vodka, orgeat almond syrup, green chartreuse, lemon juice, basil and black pepper.
Mikey Diaz: I live their Crisp Apple Martini
Autumn Choi: Atmosphere feels a bit “cheap” with mostly high top tables & stools. Not a huge variety of cocktails or bar assortment. Thurs night & only 1 worker meaning SLOW SERVICE
12. Blaze Pizza
8.7
6550 N Sheridan Rd,, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Rogers Park · 7 tips and reviews
Alison K.: Build Your Own rocks. Love that they have chevre, roasted garlic, basil, pesto everywhere- all in addition to the classics!
Daphne Robinson: Build your own is great. If you are getting a lot of toppings, go for the high rise crust... You will thank me later!
Joseph B.: Delicious pizza, infinite toppings, really cheap.
13. Happy Camper
8.7
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: TORY (Romas, artichoke hearts, roast garlic, fresh basil, feta & olive oil) - substituted mozzarella for feta
ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Marinara, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)
ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Arugula, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)
14. Prosecco
8.5
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: AVOCADO (Avocado, grilled Maine lobster and prawns, red bell peppers, scallions, basil oil, balsamic, fresh basil)
Mike: The food and service is perfect every time. Best Italian in River North.
Crain's Chicago Business: For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.
15. Pasta Palazzo
8.6
1966 N Halsted St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · North Side · 37 tips and reviews
Jason Gilmore: EAT the Healthy Primavera | spaghetti (prepared with mo butter or cheese) with grilled eggplant, peppers, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes and basil in a tomato white wine sauce
Gwen Kingsbury: Love this place! I go every time I’m in Chicago. Get the gnocchi. It’s like eating the softest pillows of pasta! Not a lot of seating if you find in.
Michael Scherer: Jalepeno gnocchi is the best. Try it.