Aroy Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

1. Aroy Thai

8.4
4656 N Damen Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Ravenswood · 26 tips and reviews

Merly p.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. T.T. Teater: Basil Duck is my favorite best Thai on Northside of Chicago.

C B.C B: Grilled Thai appetizer was awesome. Basil Duck was the spiciest food I've had in Chicago.

Inspiration Kitchens is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil 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 A.Aviva Alter: Everything I ate was amazing, fried green tomatoes to basil lemonade

Keith L.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.Anne B.: Awesome staff, delicious food, great mission. Try the quinoa burger or whatever they've got on special.

Sticky Rice is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

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 h.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.Judy S.: I've tried many different Pad Basil with chicken dishes, and this was one of the best!

TO S.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.

Coalfire is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

4. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews

Chirag P.Chirag Patel: Basil, ricotta, olive pizza is one of my faves

Sandra O.Sandra Ontiveros: My favorite is the four cheese with basil. Delicious!

Victoria U.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!

The Sitdown Cafe & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

5. The Sitdown Cafe & Sushi Bar

8.4
1312 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Hyde Park · 42 tips and reviews

Diann W.Diann Weston: The Basil Martini is superb w/ the shrimp and rice! :)

Victor H.Victor Hicks: Volcano rolls/California rolls and a basil martini...great "start to spring" lunch!

David W.David Weathersby: Great place for sushi. Love the Maki!

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

6. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews

Chris B.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 C.Benny Castner: Camel Toe... every time, with the white sauce pizza w/ artichoke, basil, feta, tomatoes, and bacon..... every time! so good!

ScottScott: Try the red pie, basil only and easy on the cheese... delicious simplicity :-D

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

7. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews

Amanda G.Amanda Gilmore: Get the blueberry and basil smash and add a shot of gin! Totally awesome cocktail!

OrianaOriana: The blueberry and basil juice will bring joy to your heart and the Mushroom and Quinoa burger is basically heaven. Just out right awesome vegetarian options.

Heather D.Heather Davis: Tomato basil soup is a winner

Nonnina is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

8. Nonnina

8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Frutti Di Mare Pizza (Tomato basil sauce, oregano, garlic, calamari, shrimp, bay scallops, Mediterranean mussels and little neck clam)

ChazammChazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts

HaileyHailey: 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!

Urban Vegan is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

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 B.Khadija Brewington: if there's a bad meal on this menu i haven't found it. the Thai Basil is my favorite

Raed M.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.

JennyJenny: 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!

Home Run Inn Pizza - Archer Ave is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

10. Home Run Inn Pizza - Archer Ave

8.1
6221 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Garfield Ridge · 17 tips and reviews

Hennessy B.Hennessy Black: Try the basil tomato w/ sausage .....thin crust of course!!

Burt B.Burt Blanchard: One of the best Chicago pizzas around. Get the Cesar salad before the pizza, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Sandy R.Sandy Rada: Love this place!! Yummy

Elixir Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

11. Elixir Lounge

8.2
1509 W Balmoral Ave (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Andersonville · 3 tips and reviews

Shannon J.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 D.Mikey Diaz: I live their Crisp Apple Martini

Autumn C.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

Blaze Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

12. Blaze Pizza

8.7
6550 N Sheridan Rd,, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Rogers Park · 7 tips and reviews

Alison K.Alison K.: Build Your Own rocks. Love that they have chevre, roasted garlic, basil, pesto everywhere- all in addition to the classics!

Daphne R.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.Joseph B.: Delicious pizza, infinite toppings, really cheap.

Happy Camper is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

13. Happy Camper

8.7
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: TORY (Romas, artichoke hearts, roast garlic, fresh basil, feta & olive oil) - substituted mozzarella for feta

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Marinara, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Arugula, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)

Prosecco is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

14. Prosecco

8.5
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: AVOCADO (Avocado, grilled Maine lobster and prawns, red bell peppers, scallions, basil oil, balsamic, fresh basil)

MikeMike: The food and service is perfect every time. Best Italian in River North.

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain'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.

Pasta Palazzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Chicago.

15. Pasta Palazzo

8.6
1966 N Halsted St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Jason G.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 K.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 S.Michael Scherer: Jalepeno gnocchi is the best. Try it.