Scarpetta is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

1. Scarpetta

8.4
88 Madison Ave (at 29th Street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 271 tips and reviews

Emrecan D.Emrecan Dogan: Spaghetti Tomato & Basil is my best pasta ever. Mozzarella in Carozza is a great appetizer. Amadei Chocolate Cake is the best dessert I remember.

Janine w.Janine wetz: One of my faves. Must try the Raw Yellowtail with sea salt, the imported Burrata and Spaghetti with tomato and basil, delish!

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: A must-visit restaurant! Get the fritto misto, the creamy polenta with mushroom fricassee, the spaghetti w/ tomato and basil and the moist-roasted capretto. You will not stop thinking about this meal!

Il Laboratorio del Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

2. Il Laboratorio del Gelato

8.7
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 343 tips and reviews

Pamela C.Pamela C: Basil and lavender gelato are heaven

KateKate: Amazing selection of flavors! Loved the basil and blueberry flavors

Alexa M.Alexa Marcon: lemon basil sorbet is one of the best things I've ever tasted 🍋🌱 basil gelato also kills the game (how much do I love basil? more than most things).

John's of Bleecker Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

3. John's of Bleecker Street

8.9
278 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 227 tips and reviews

heather b.heather b: Awesome cheese pizza and meatball, tomato and basil pizza (cheese on PIZZA is the Best)...huge servings, fun atmosphere, and fast service!

Jeremy W.Jeremy W: Get the cheese pizza but add basil for the perfect pizza experience.

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: So good! Classic my slice. Ricotta with basil was my favorite. Meatball was second then pepperoni

Xe Máy Sandwich Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

4. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop

8.7
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 131 tips and reviews

Tiffany L.Tiffany Li: The fresh basil soda limeade is delicious! Super refreshing and yummy. The lam'bretta is also really really good. Love this place!

aSiandeLiteaSiandeLite: Coconut curry lamb sammich with Basil limeade. New favorite banh mi place..

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try a basil soda limeade to go with the Super Cub Classic: Read more.

Posto is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

5. Posto

9.0
310 2nd Ave (at E 18th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Gramercy Park · 119 tips and reviews

Martin H.Martin Hicks: Best pizza in town. Get the pizza with grill chicken, ricotta, mushroom and fresh basil.

Christopher P.Christopher Pepe: Salsiccia Dolce pie is the bee's knees! Sweet Italian sausage, caramelized onions, and basil = the bomb

Joey J.Joey J: Thin crust pizza and it's insanely good. They can sometimes have a heavy hand with the basil though.

New York Pizza Suprema is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

6. New York Pizza Suprema

8.9
413 8th Ave (btwn W 30th & W 31st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Chelsea · 344 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Christensen: Here's the tip: eat here. I've been coming to the city for years on business and the Fresh Mozz & Basil (Margherita) is the best there is. Train, cab, walk, skip, whatever. You can't go wrong!

Saranya M.Saranya Manoharan: The mozzarella and basil pizza super thin crust and yummy

A S.A S: Every time I take the bus back to Boston, I stop here and grab a slice of pizza for the ride. The veggie medley was excellent and so was the mozzarella basil.

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

7. sweetgreen

9.0
1164 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · NoMad · 325 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Blueberry basil lemonade amazing

Ali S.Ali Smolens: Mix the watermelon lemonade w/ the blueberry basil for a tasty, refreshing treat! Yum

Stephanie W.Stephanie Wagner: The Kale Caesar salad is really good. Also try the gazpacho and blueberry basil lemonade.

Vanessa's Dumpling House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

8. Vanessa's Dumpling House

8.6
118 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Lower East Side · 418 tips and reviews

Brad M.Brad Maestas: Had the assorted dumplings, a roasted pork sesame pancake and some hot green tea. So good! The basil chicken dumpling is a standout.

Neta S.Neta Shlezinger: basil chicken dumplings with spicy oil was amazing

StevenSteven: Pork and chives = best. Also a fan of the chicken and basil. Cheap and easy.

ABC Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

9. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews

Mei-i Z.Mei-i Zien: chicken liver toast, fresh pea soup, and incredibly tasty basil lime bellini

Piper F.Piper Flusser: try the basil lime daiquiri and the gazpacho, they are amazing!!!

Tami A.Tami Abrahamy: Goat cheese pizza & basil lime soda. Amazing food & service!

Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

10. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 396 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael T: Chicken with basil, charred calamari, and noodle dishes are best here. If you get the pad see ew, you can substitute the default vermicelli with the flat rice noodles you're probably used to

Penny G.Penny Goh: Honestly this is one of the best thai food in the world ! The pork&crab meat noodles , wok basil pork and a lot more are really so good ! Make me always want to come again whenever I visit NYC.

J.R. R.J.R. Reed: Wok basil with chicken!

Sanpanino is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

11. Sanpanino

8.6
494 Hudson St (btwn Grove & Christopher St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 54 tips and reviews

Mike O.Mike O'Sullivan: The number 6 (prosciutto with fresh mozzarella and basil) is the best thing on the menu. Order it hot / toasted.

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Really like the Prosciutto Di Parma (With fresh mozzarella, sliced plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil).

Nicole H.Nicole Huang: Love the #3 gran panino with mozarella. dont forget to have it toasted!!!

ABC Cocina is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

12. ABC Cocina

8.7
38 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

kendra r.kendra richardson: Amazing... Basil jalapeño margarita, sea bass, sweet pea guacamole, corn peekytoe crab, and the atmosphere. One of my new favorites in nyc.

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: Ian Coogan is one of our favorite young chefs in the city! Start with Sweet Pea Guacamole & The Basil Jalapeno Marg! Don’t miss Shaved Fluke, Shrimp with Garlic & Chili Oil, or Arroz Con Pollo.

Jorge U.Jorge Urrutia: Bravas, ground beef empanadas, spicy basil margarita, bellota ham, chicken chipotle tacos

Malatesta Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

13. Malatesta Trattoria

8.7
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews

James L.James Linney: The mozzarella tomato basil pasta is to die for. Simply fantastic.

Chelsea B.Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST #DubiDO mussels (to die for), crostini (bruschetta, mushrooms prosciutto, Gorgonzola) spinach gnocchi, and spaghetti with basil and mozzarella. Cheap wine too!!

Mike D.Mike Dudas: The spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella is an absolute revelation.

Marea is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

14. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: A top favorite restaurant that has you craving it the second you step out the door. Spaghetti crab, santa barbara sea urchin, basil pasta is phenomenal!

JannieJannie: The fusilli with octopus and bone marrow is to die for. But you must have the lobster, basil and burrata to start!

GothamistGothamist: A full serving of the strozzapreti runs $33, but it comes with all the fixings: fresh lumps of jumbo crab and sea urchin, tossed in a delicate sauce and sprinkled with basil. Read more.

Nana Thai Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in New York City.

15. Nana Thai Street

8.3
31 E 21st St (Broadway), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Flatiron District · 14 tips and reviews

Laon T.Laon T: Ka-Praw Beef meaning Thai style basil beef. Super yummy & unique way. Beef is tender and toothsome. You will love!

Laon T.Laon T: Crispy Basil Pork - Secret seasoning marinated ground pork wok fried to best mixed with house basil brown sauce

Dylan G.Dylan Galindo: Great Thai food in this area.The taste is so original.