Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

1. Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

9.3
222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC · 81 tips and reviews

Cort S.Cort Scruggs: Basil stir fry is spicy but delicious. Definitely recommend. The trio desert was also great.

PATRICK J C.PATRICK J CHILL: Great atmosphere, great service, amazing Basil Stir Fry!!!

Justin B.Justin Bauer: Chicken curry and basil pad thai are great

Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

2. Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar

8.3
8801 Lead Mine Rd (Ste 107), Raleigh, NC
Café · 29 tips and reviews

Sharon W.Sharon Whitlatch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil soup hit the spot today

Chad P.Chad Parker: Neighborhood Gem, Fresh Food, Can be crowded during Prime Lunch Hours, but Worth It!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the signature Not Yo’ Mama’s pimento cheese that melts beautifully on Poppyseed’s half-pound burger, where it’s joined by caramelized onions and smoky bacon. Read more.

Noodles & Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

3. Noodles & Company

8.1
8411 Brier Creek Pkwy (btwn Lumley Rd & US 70), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Erin G.Erin Gannon: Get a few dishes to share! We got Buttered Noodles (for the kids, who loved it!) the Wisconsin Mac and Cheese (with meatballs), a Grilled Chicken Caesar and the Tomato Basil Bisque. It was all great.

Janeneed N.Janeneed Needham: Tomato Basil Soup was soooo good.

Michelle S.Michelle Sumpter Andrade: Delicious! Plus you get a free cookie if it's your first visit!

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

4. Bangkok Thai

7.7
13200 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 131, Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Robert M.Robert Martin: Calamari is a must. The soft shell crab in basil was delicious.

Rebecca A.Rebecca A: Had masaman curry that was awesome.

R. J.R. J.: Great service and very nice plate presentation. If you like spicy foods, ask them to prepare it "Thai spicy." Very hot but very good!

Trophy Brewing & Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

5. Trophy Brewing & Pizza

9.0
827 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 92 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Don't get me wrong—the beer is amazing; but the pizza is what you should come for. The best one is the Most Loyal: roasted chicken, honey, basil pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. It's INCREDIBLE.

Larry J.Larry J: Six stunning beers on tap! Great owners and staff!

Joe L.Joe Lawson: I was dragged here, but god dammit if this isn't heaven itself.

Caffé Luna is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

6. Caffé Luna

7.8
136 E Hargett St (N Blount St.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Carolyn G.Carolyn Ghezzi: Fantastic marinara sauce.Off the hook meal.Fantastic tomato Basil sauce. Great grilled chicken.

LaasLaas: Shrimp Scampi is excellent! They give you really good portion sizes too.

Shannon B.Shannon Burns: The food is amazing but the wait staff could be a little better but the owner is super. It is on my downtown Raleigh top 5!!!

Roly Poly is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

7. Roly Poly

7.7
4040 Ed Dr (off Edwards Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews

Maria H.Maria Haddon: I love the basil chicken wrap on whole wheat!

Emilia D.Emilia Diamant: dont forget your frequent buyer card!

Joshua C.Joshua Coble: Loaded Baked Potato soup. Skip the cup, go for the bowl.

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

8. Panera Bread

7.9
8511 Colonnade Center Dr Ste 110, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 13 tips and reviews

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Chipotle Chicken and Tomato basil soup!

Kristine B.Kristine Brinkman: Literally Everything!🍥

YaBoy J.YaBoy JJones: Insert bread jokes here

Thai House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

9. Thai House

7.6
1408 Hardimont Rd, Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Sasser: Lightning speed service. Fabulous Penang curry and basil fried rice. Level 3 is spicy. Maybe 4 if you're not sharing?!

Mario G.Mario Gonzales: great food. Pad Thai is good. try the som tom (green papaya salad)

Andrew S.Andrew Schultz: The best thai food around! Pad Kee Mow and Pad Thai are irresistibly delicious.

Thaiphoon Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

10. Thaiphoon Bistro

7.4
301 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Kendall T.Kendall T: The eggplant with basil and ginger is awesome! This is by far the freshest and most authentic Thai place I've ever been to. Staff is very friendly and it's quiet and not too crowded. Hidden gem!!

Morgan T.Morgan Talbot: Papaya salad is incredible. Refreshing, but will burn your face off at the same time. It's delightful! Try it for a neat appetizer to share.

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: Crispy cups are one of the best appetizers in town

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

11. Panera Bread

7.4
6123 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 52 tips and reviews

Kristi H.Kristi Hale: Must get the chipotle chicken panini on tomato basil. Yum!

🔴W⚪️B🔵L🔴W⚪️B🔵L: Anything in a Sourdough Bread Bowl is Awesome!

Lisa RaeLisa Rae: Fugi apple salad. With extra tchotkies.

Jason's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

12. Jason's Deli

7.8
909 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Food Truck · 29 tips and reviews

JoniJoni: Great salad bar and awesome tomato basil soup!

Kendall P.Kendall Pabst: The NY Yankee is always good, but if you want something good for you, get the turkey wrap. Delicious.

Nick P.Nick Pellegrini: They remodeled.

Bella Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

13. Bella Monica

8.5
3121 Edwards Mill Rd (at Duraleigh Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Magister S.Magister Schultz: git fresh basil on your pizza

Sean C.Sean Canale: Family favorite. Always good food. Very kid friendly.

Jen R.Jen Really: This place is awesome! Everything is good but be sure to have some of their mozzarella appetizer!

Foundation is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

14. Foundation

8.7
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Coats: Basil Smash!

Bryan S.Bryan Smith - Pravada Photography: Great whiskey spot, but only American whiskey and bourbons

Bryan Y.Bryan Yount: The drinks are unlike any I've had elsewhere. Get any of the drinks with egg whites in them. Trust me on this!

Mofu Shoppe is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Raleigh.

15. Mofu Shoppe

8.7
Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Korean Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Julia Loni T.Julia Loni Turner: Had a birthday dinner here, great for groups, great space, and great food. Highly recommend

Dan P.Dan Parham: Delicious food, good value

Chris P.Chris Parnin: Crispy pork belly bowl