Basil Leaf Cafe

If I lived near here, I would come by and drink their water, eat their bread , and have a big bowl of butternut squash soup every day. Van Gogh cocktails on special occasions . It would be heaven!

The shrimp & chicken jambalaya is full of character and paired with a zesty sauce . Also, the drinking water is delicious with hints of varying fruits and veggies that are submerged in it.

Grilled portobello mushroom appetizer with balsamic glaze is awesome. And they might have the best seared ahi tuna I've ever had. Kudos to the chef

One of the top Italian restaurants in Chicago! Definitely a Lincoln Park staple, the quality of food and staff etiquette is unmatched.

They have a wide, well defined, and delicious array of gluten-free choices across their menu, and a wonderfully attentive and helpful staff .

Great spot to drop in for wine and cocktails on your way to or from the zoo .

Say it with me, butternut squash soup . You have to come here and eat that soup . Even if you're not a soup person, you will thank me.

I love everything they make. I like to pick btwn their salads and sandwiches for lunch !

Excellent food, romantic interior. Pricey , but worth it.

AMAZING food and AMAZING service! My favorite Italian spot in the city !

Wonderful soup and gluten free options .

Get the blue dirty martini . Smoothest one I've had yet!

Get the Gorgonzola stuffed Gnocchi . They are little cloud pillows of happiness.

Good food, super slow service. Lost friend's CC and it took the manager 20 min to come over and NOT apologize. We were then accused of just trying to get free stuff .

Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.

The gorgonzola gnocchi is superb!

Salmon with dill sauce . It is heaven!!

Monday March 1st - ask your server for their employee discount and receive 25% off food!! Read more

Butternut Squash Soup ! mmm

Fettucini with blue crab and sweet peas . Wonderful.

Ask for Casey. She's rad

The only good thing about this place was bread . Prices are way too high for that quality of food .

Best. Water. Ever.

Best. Water. Ever

Worst risotto ever, like panda express fried rice , but worse.

Don't get the chicken entree 's. Frozen chicken tastes rubbery.