Fine Dining with a Mediterranean Flair...

Basil is the restaurant of choice for the discriminating diner. Located in the heart of Pinecrest, Basil continuously entices patrons with eclectic and Mediterranean flavors paired with diverse wines in lavish surroundings.

Our pleasure is to pamper our guests with exceptional and attentive service, while they relax and enjoy the ambience of cozy settings, eye-catching colors and sophisticated design.

We offer an extraordinary dining experience perfect for social and romantic dining.

Whether you come for  dinner, or a private party, we are sure you will enjoy a splendid culinary experience

MENU

 

    

                                     APPETIZERS

 Lobster Napoleon                                                                                        14

Layers of Lobster and Crab infused with bulgar wheat, red peppers, onions and garlic separated by crispy shells of puffed pastry topped with Lobster and finished with a light drizzle of wasabi dressing.

Bouillabaisse                                                                                              13

A hand selected array of mussels, clams, calamari, sea bass, salmon, Jurassic shrimp  & lobster in a homemade light saffron broth.

Grilled Scallops                                                                                              11

Marinated Scallops delicately grilled and placed on a bed of home made German Spaetzle pasta, finished in a white wine star anise sauce.

Smoked Whitefish Cakes                                                                              9

Smoked Whitefish mixed with fresh herbs and vegetables, lightly breaded and pan seared. Served with a subtle green garlic coulli.

Antipasto di Basil                                                                                           11

A combination of prosciutto di Parma, kosher salami, chunks of parmesan and fontina cheese, sun dried tomatoes and kalamata olives served with a vegetable bruschetta.

Fried Calamari                                                                                                12

Lightly breaded Calamari served with a spicy pomodoro sauce.

Polenta Napoletana                                                                                           8

Grilled thinly sliced Portobello mushroom served on a bed of herb flavored polenta, topped with Fontina cheese and finished in a pink garlic sauce.

Eggplant Parmigiano                                                                                         8

 Thinly sliced eggplant lightly breaded and pan seared. Served with Parmesan and melted Mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce.

SALADS

Ensalada Española                                                                                             8

Tender baby spinach tumbled in a star fruit-citrus vinaigrette and accompanied by sliced beets tossed in a light sweet raisin sour cream dressing.

Basil’s Own                                                                                                         7

A mix of fresh mesculin greens tossed in an original basil vinaigrette. Served with red and yellow tomatoes and garnished with a julienne of red onions.

Chicken             11                               Shrimp             14

Taste of Greece                                                                                                 8

Chopped romaine lettuce, red onions, cucumbers, peppers, red and yellow tomatoes tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. Served with warm lightly crusted goat cheese.

Chicken             11                   Shrimp             14

Caesar                                                                                                                      8

Chopped Caesar salad with lightly flambéed calamari, topped with shaved parmesan cheese and croutons

 Insalata Caprese                                                                                                        9

A tasteful union of sliced buffalo mozzarella, red and yellow tomatoes, dressed with fresh basil.

 

SOUPS

Minestrone                                                                 Soup du Jour

     cup  5           bowl  7                                                                             M.P.

 

                           

                         PASTA

Frutti Di Mare                                                                                                28

Calamari, mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp and lobster tossedwith linguine in a light saffron cream sauce or fra diavolo

Cappelini Pomodoro                                                                                             15

Fine angel hair pasta served in a robust homemade pomodorosauce with garlic and onions.

Penne al Pesto                                                                                                     15

Penne Regatta pasta cooked in the chef’s homemade secret pesto sauce.

Penne alla Vodka                                                                                                15

Penne pasta served in a light pink vodka sauce.

Fettuccine Alfredo                                                                                              15

Fettuccine tossed in a creamy garlic & fresh parmesan sauce with basil.

Eggplant Parmigiano                                                                                          18

 Thinly sliced eggplant lightly breaded with Parmesan and melted  Mozzarella cheese served with grilled vegetables.

POULTRY

 

Duck a l’Orange                                                                                                  27

Grilled breast of duck in a Grand Marnier orange sauce * Chef’s suggestion medium rare

Chicken Cacciatore                                                                                             19

Whole petite chicken cooked with peppers, onions and wild mushrooms in a classic cacciatore style.

Poulet Dijonaise                                                                                                  17

Boneless skinless chicken breast grilled over a slow pampering fire. Served with a white wine lime Dijon mustard sauce.

Chicken Parmigiano                                                                                            18

Chicken Breast lightly breaded and pan seared. Served with  Parmesan and melted Mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce.

MEAT

Basil’s Filet Mignon                                                                                         30

A 10oz filet mignon grilled to perfection and served with a smoked merlot sauce.

Moroccan Lamb                                                                                                28

Marinated and grilled lamb chops served on a bed of vegetable cous cous, finished with a caramelized mint sauce. * Chef’s suggestion medium rare

Veal Chop                                                                                                          30

A tender bone in veal chop, grilled and served with a red wine shallot sauce, accompanied by the potato du joir.

Vitello con Marsala                                                                                         21

Medallions of pounded veal scaloppine in a wild mushroom Marsala wine sauce.

Veau a la Française                                                                                         21

Medallions of pounded veal scaloppine dipped in a light egg batter and pan seared, served with a white wine lemon sauce.

SEAFOOD

 Chilean Sea Bass                                                                                         28

Fresh Sea bass pan seared with a lime ginger sauce, garnished with thin slices of caramelized ginger

Paella Valenciana                                                                                         29

A saffron-flavored Spanish Paella made with an abundance of Mussels,

clams, calamari, white fish & topped with a lobster tail

 Bouillabaisse                                                                                                29

A hand selected array of mussels, clams, calamari, sea bass, salmon,  Jurassic shrimp  & lobster in a homemade light saffron broth.

Chef’s Signature Salmon                                                                              22

Savory filet of salmon pan seared with fresh herbs and spices.  Served with a light honey glaze.

 

 WINE LIST

VINI ROSSI

 

Amarone, Trabucchi, ’99 Organic, Italy

130

Amarone, Ca Fornari, ’97, Italy

115

Brunello Di Montalcino, Podere La Vigna, ’98, Italy

110

Barolo, Bussia Mosconi, ’97, Italy

115

Chianti Classico Riserva Ruffino “Gold Label”, Italy

80

Chianti Classico, Banfi, Reserva, Italy

52

Chianti Classico, Coltibuono, “Robert Stucchi”, Italy

45

Chianti Coltibuono, “Cetamura”, Italy

36

Pinot Noir, Gundlach-Bundschu “Block 13”, California

49

Merlot, Sterling, Napa Valley, California

56

Merlot, Viu Manent Reserve, Chile

44

Merlot, Marco Felluga, Italy

37

Bordeaux, Chataeu Siaurac, Lalande-de-Pomerol, France

52

Malbec, Antonio Nerviani Reserve, Argentina

53

Malbec, Luigi Bosca, Argentina

51

Cabernet Sauvignon, Marietta , Sonoma, California

51

Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon, California

45

Cabernet Sauvignon, “Crios”, by Susan Balbos, Argentina

37

Rosso, “Velletri”, Riserva, Italy

39

Red Blend, Menage A Trois, Folle-a-Deux, California

42

Valpolicella, Bertani-Secco Ripasso, Veneto, Italy

45

Shiraz, Yalumba Y Series, Australia

37

Rhone Blend, Joseph Phelps “Le Mistral”, California

67

Maritato, Podere La Vigna, Italy

59

Rosso Del Montalchino, Loacker, Italy

48

Cotes de Rhone, Domaine de Pierredon, France

39

Baby Tuscan, Lagone, Toscana, Italy

49

Super Tuscan, Betto,,  Italy

57

Super Tuscan, Le Volte by Ornellala, Italy

59

Pinot Grigio, Maso Canali, Italy                                                        

36

Albarino, Martin Codax, Spain                                                            

34

Chardonnay, Vero “Super Burgundy”, France                                   

47

Chardonnay, De Loach, Russian River Valley, California                 

34

Chardonnay, Landmark “Overlook” Monterey, California                

59

Chardonnay, Domaine Drouhin “Arthur”, Oregon                             

63

 

CHAMPAGNE

 

 

Cuvée Dom Perignon, France                                                  

190

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut, France

95

Moet & Chandon, White Star, France

75

Pronto, Brut, Italy                                                                               

35

 

 

 

      HOUSE BY THE GLASS

 

 

Sangiovese

 

7

 

Cabernet Sauvignon                             

7

 

Merlot                             

7

 

Chardonnay                                        

 

7

Pinot Grigio                                        

 

7

White Zinfandel                                               

 

6

 

      BEVERAGES

 

 

Beer    

                               

2.75

Espresso

                               

6

Gavarina, Still  

 

3.50

Cappuccino

                       

Gavarina, Sparkling

                     

2.00

American Coffee

                  

2.00

 Soda                                  

 

2.75

Iced Tea                  

        

2.75

 

                                                                             

                                        11523 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156 
                                       Tel: 305-251-1883 Fax: 305-251-1857
                                                                 Email: basilpinecrest@bellsouth.net