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: Get the cheese pizza but add basil for the perfect pizza experience.
Jarel Hill: So good! Classic my slice. Ricotta with basil was my favorite. Meatball was second then pepperoni
2. Sanpanino
8.5
494 Hudson St (btwn Grove & Christopher St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 55 tips and reviews
Mike O'Sullivan: The number 6 (prosciutto with fresh mozzarella and basil) is the best thing on the menu. Order it hot / toasted.
Gabriel Hayes: Really like the Prosciutto Di Parma (With fresh mozzarella, sliced plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil).
Rick Valenzuela: Best sandwiches! Fresh lemonade is nice and tart, not too sweet.
3. Elephant & Castle
8.0
68 Greenwich Ave (btw 11th St & Perry), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · West Village · 111 tips and reviews
Janice G: I love the Smoked Mozzerella & Roasted Portobello Mushroom, Tomato, Arugola and Basil Mayo Sandwich. My friends love the sauteed shrip and bacon sandwich, and the hamburgers. Read more.
Valerie Seckler: Heirloom tomato BLT with fried egg is a memorable version of a sandwich classic. Basil and superior bacon make the difference.
Fanny G: Roasted portobello, mozzarella, arugula and basil sandwich is my fav. The Spanish Latte is the best!
4. Malatesta Trattoria
8.7
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews
James Linney: The mozzarella tomato basil pasta is to die for. Simply fantastic.
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 Dudas: The spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil & mozzarella is an absolute revelation.
5. sweetgreen
9.1
226 Bleecker St, New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · West Village · 40 tips and reviews
Tom M.: Really good! Rad Thai salad , organic arugula, organic mesclun , sprouts, carrots, basil, citrus shrimp, spicy cashew dressing--- triple yummy!
Leslie Teng: Quick and casual meal. Lots of variety, with seasonal offerings too. All very easily customizable. They ask you how you like your dressing (light, medium, heavy), which I think is a nice detail.
Lindsay C: Healthy and delicious salads, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Great for lunch and/or dinner.
6. Spunto
7.7
65 Carmine St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 95 tips and reviews
Tiffany Winman: Delicious thin crust veggie pizza: arugula, spinach, asparagus, artichoke hearts, broccoli, and basil
pai: delish would-be last meal wish dish: Meatball basil pizza washed down with Blue Moon. oh and I've seen others order a pizza pile high with arugula :o)
Alex Detrano: Great date spot. Any pizza with basil rocks
ᴡ Tracey: Best Pizza I Have EVER Had! White with fresh moz and basil, delicious!
Real Cheap Eats: The standout is the Nonna Maria. It’s not overwhelmingly garlicky, like other grandma slices, but the basil, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese come together beautifully. Read more.
Matt Szenics: Margherita slice is the best here. Maybe best in NY? Whattt
10. Tavern on Jane
8.2
31 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 89 tips and reviews
Roland S: Crispy chicken with basil tomato cream, potatoe gratin and pak choi (special of the day) was awesome, burgers and fish'n'chips too.
Catherine B: GREAT brunch deal! For $15 you get an entree, an alcoholic beverage, coffee, and a basket of mini muffins and croissants with 2 kinds of homemade jam.
Scott Wolfgang: This is one of my favorite places to go for winter food. Very dark and cozy and makes the first cold day of the fall/winter not seem so bad.
11. Numero 28
8.7
28 Carmine St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 64 tips and reviews
Diane Dewland: Pizza with mozzarella and basil! Pizza with prosciutto ham, in fact any pizza is good!!
emily chen: My fav sit down pizza in Manhattan (Roberta's for BK). Neapolitan style pizza - supe authentic. Get the 29" surfboard pizza 3 ways - Margherita, startup, and Numero 28. $10pp BYOB corkage + cash only.
Daniel Rodrigo: Italian beers, good pizza and excelent service. Will be back!
12. Bell Book & Candle
7.8
141 W 10th St (btwn Waverly Pl & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 94 tips and reviews
amNewYork: Every Tuesday, executive chef John Mooney serves a special entree of crispy soft-shell crab with basil and fennel — grown in his aeroponic rooftop garden — along with grapefruit and hazelnuts.
Kayleigh Harrington: They have a basil watermelon cocktail that's delicious. Prefer it for drinks. Dinner was good but the drinks are better.
Amanda: Good atmosphere. Good (and fresh) food. Try the halibut and steak tartare.
13. Sant Ambroeus
8.7
259 W 4th St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 72 tips and reviews
Rachel K: Vegetarian recommendation: mafalde al pesto. Long noodles with basil pesto and fava beans.
Sam Saunders: Brunch pastries are delicious. Crab, avocado, mayo, excelled
Louis Vuitton: One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.