Menu - Basil Leaf Cafe
Menu
Here you will find the menu of Basil Leaf Cafe in Chicago. At the moment there are 149 dishes and drinks in the menu.
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Soft Drinks
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Italian
Chicken MarsalaChicken Marsala + Mushrooms; Artichoke Hearts Cherry Tomatoes (Linguine)
$18.0Drinks
Club Soda$2.0Slushes
Keylime$7.0Snacks
BruschettaGarlic Bread Topped + Tomatoes; Onions & Basil Pesto
$6.0Fish
Grilled SalmonGrilled Salmon + Asparagus Peapods in a Creamy Dill Sauce (Angel Hair)
$22.0Italian Specialties
Chicken PiccataChicken Piccata + Capers; Mushrooms Tomatoes in a Lemon White Wine Sauce (Linguine)
$18.0 Rigatoni Sausage$15.0Salads
CapreseFresh Mozzarella Caprese + Tomatoes,Onions & Fresh Basil
$9.0 Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad Spinach Apples Salad Spring Mix With Field Berries Romain Avocado SaladDessert
TiramisuLayer of yellow cake on bottom; alternating layers of Italian Mascarpone cream & ladyfingers soaked in flavorful coffee & Kahlua syrup. Finished + chocolate shavings on top
$7.0
Chocolate Truffle CakeFlourless chocolate cake; raspberry emulsion; topped + Gran Cru chocolate mousse
$7.0 Chocolate Marjolaine$7.0 Chocolate Pomponette$7.0 Chocolate Mascarpone Soufflé$7.0Pasta
Fettuccine AlfredoFresh Fettuccine Alfredo + Grilled Chicken Broccoli
$15.0
Linguine MarinaraLinguine + Homemade Marinara Sauce
$13.0
Rigatoni BologneseFresh Rigatoni Bolognese + Ground Beef; Mushrooms Sun‐dried Tomatoes in a Pink Sauce
$16.0
Fettuccine PestoFresh Fettuccine + Grilled Chicken Sun‐dried Tomatoes in a Creamy Pesto Sauce
$17.0
Linguine MeatballsLinguine + GF Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce
$17.0 Penne Eggplant$15.0Classic Pasta
Linguine VongoleLinguine Vongole + Baby Clams in a White / Red Clam Sauce
$17.0Gnocchi
Gnocchi PestoGluten Free Gnocchi served + Sun‐dried Tomatoes Pine Nuts in a Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce
$17.0Special Offer
Rigatoni ChickenFresh Rigatoni + Chicken Spinach in a Tomato Alfredo sauce
$16.0Entrées
Shrimp CocktailShrimp Cocktail (5 Jumbo) Cocktail sauce is not Gluten Free
$16.0
Oven Roasted PotatoesFresh chunks of potatoes lightly seasoned & roasted to perfection!
$6.0Seafood Dishes
Fried CalamariFried Calamari Served + Spicy Marinara Sauce
$12.0Thursday - Pasta Factory
Linguine CarbonaraLinguine Carbonara + Prosciutto; Bacon Scallions in a Cream Sauce
$14.0Seafood
Crab CakesJumbo Lump Crab Cakes Served + Spicy Mayonnaise (The Spicy Mayo is not gluten Free)
$17.0
Lobster RavioliLobster Ravioli + Fresh Asparagus Peapods in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
$20.0 Linguine With Shrimps Scallops$18.0Veal
Veal MarsalaVeal Marsala + Mushrooms; Artichoke Hearts Cherry Tomatoes (Linguine)
$21.0
Veal PiccataVeal Piccata + Capers; Mushrooms Tomatoes in a Lemon White Wine Sauce (Linguine)
$21.0Starters
Penne Alla VodkaPenne Ala Vodka + Poached Salmon; Pencil Asparagus Peapods
$18.0 10Oz New York Strip$28.0 Steak Polenta$13.0Chicken Dishes
Chicken ParmigianaChicken Parmigiana + Eggplant & Fresh Tomatoes Topped + Mozzarella (Fresh Rigatoni)
$18.0Chicken
Chicken VesuvioGluten Free Chicken Breast + Roasted Potatoes & Peas in a Lemon Chardonay Sauce
$18.0Gourmet Delights
Butternut Squash RavioliGluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli + Roasted Chunks of Squash in a Light Cream Sauce
$17.0Specialty Bread
Chicken RisottoWild Mushroom Risotto + Grilled Chicken Sun‐dried Tomatoes.
$17.0Pasta And Dinners
Chicken SicilianChicken Sicilian + Italian Sausage; Mushrooms; Bell Peppers Onions (Linguine)
$18.0Tortellini
Tortellini ProsciuttoFresh Cheese Tortellini + Prosciutto; Peas Mushrooms in an Alfredo Sauce
$16.0Side Orders
Sauteed Garlic Spinach$6.0Subs 10" Hot Subs
Veal Parmagiana$21.0Shared Plates
Braised Mussels$14.0Noodles
Angel Hair Chicken$16.0Daily Specials
Side Grilled Asparagus$6.0Vegetarian
Angel Hair Vegetables$15.0 Penne Broccoli Mushrooms$14.0Poultry
Linguine Chicken Spinach$16.0Soups
Salads & Soups
Desserts
Poached Pear SaladPasta-Nudeln
Linguine Frutti Di MareLinguine Fresh Mix Seafood in a Light Spicy Tomato Sauce
$25.0Side Dishes
Steamed BroccoliSteamed Broccoli
$6.0
Side Meatballs4 GF Meatballs Served + Marinara Sauce
$7.0 Side Grilled Chicken Breast$7.0 Side Cauliflowers$6.0 Side Sausage Peppers$7.0These Types Of Dishes Are Being Served
Pork ChopsGluten Free Garlic Crusted Pork Chops served + Fresh Garden Vegetables New Roasted Potatoes
$22.0 Lamb ChopsGrilled Lollipop Lamb Chops (4)
$16.0
Offers
Exclusive restaurant offers: Linguine Chicken Spinach -70% for $4.8 !
FAQ
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Basil Leaf Cafe is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. There are many, many choices, along with specials. White fish special yummy. Interesting, different salads. Asparagus salad was different and delicious. Lots of pasta choices. I had a spinach gnocchi which was excellent. Service was attentive without being obtrusive. Price was very reasonable.
Recommend: the pasta dishes were great, really enjoyed the linguine carbonara and the tortellini prosciutto. Also, would recommend the bees knees cocktail. I was was looking forward to try the braised octopus appetizer but unfortunately after trying it cannot recommend something about the flavour did not go well for it, I think the sauce was to thin and acidic, maybe for my party's taste.The service was nice, the vibe overall was okay inside, feel like needs a bit of refreshment. Overall though I enjoyed most of my meal and drink and will be back to try other dishes.
