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Our Menu: The Best Italian Food in Taunton

smell of Italy

fresh local

We do takeaway for collections, everything is available for collection but there is a 20% off on risottos, pizzas and pasta, while the other items are at full price

Ordering takeaway in Taunton doesn’t have to mean you can’t get restaurant-quality food. At Il Basilico, we have come from Tuscany to share our love of delicious, authentic Italian food with you. From lunch to dinner, at home or in our beautiful Italian restaurant in Taunton, our menu has something for everyone and everything is crafted with profound love and care.

Authentic Italian​ Dishes

with a twist

We have a set lunch menu available as well as the A La Carte menu from Monday until Thursday Bank holidays excluded, children’s menu is also available

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We do takeaway for collections, everything is available for collection but there is a 20% off on risottos, pizzas and pasta, while the other items are at full price

Taste of Italy

It is true what they say when it comes to Italian food: nonna’s recipes are the best. Our chefs have studied Italian food their whole lives, with recipes passed down the generations still being available throughout our menu. We guarantee freshness and authenticity, with local ingredients and freshly made sauces every day. We want to blend the classics that we all love alongside our own unique and contemporary twist–where tradition meets modern.

The Menu

Few Taunton restaurants can claim the quality and variety found in our menu. Start with a wide range of nibbles like olives, bruschetta, fritto misto and much more. Main courses cover all the classic Italian dishes you want to eat in Taunton, like pasta, risotto, pizza and salads. Pair it with a range of wines, draught beers and soft drinks, and finish off with an indulgent dessert.

Nibbles & Starters

  • Pane fatto in casa (v ve) £4.50

    Freshly baked homemade bread served with olive oil & balsamic Add anchovy butter or tartar sauce for £1.50

  • Olive miste (v ve) £4.50

    Mixed olives marinated in olive oil and herbs

  • Pane del pizzaiolo
    Garlic Pizza Bread plain (v)
    Garlic Pizza Bread tomato (v)
    Garlic Pizza Bread cheese (v)
    £7.95
    £8.50
    £8.95

  • Zuppa del giorno (v) £7.95

    Soup of the day, ask server

  • Bruschetta (v ve) £7.50

    Chopped vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil on toasted homemade bread

  • Polpette al pomodoro £8.95

    Italian meatballs made with a pork and beef mixture served with tomato sauce and garlic croutons

  • Panzerotti fritti (n) £8.95

    Fried pizza dough bites served with mascarpone cheese, and cured Italian meats

  • Burrata (v) (n) £8.95

    Served with garnish cherry tomato, rocket, toasted pistachios and garlic crouton

  • Calamari Fritti £9.50

    Fried squid served with tartar sauce, lemon wedge and pea shoot garnish

  • Fritto misto £10.95

    Fried baby octopus, king prawns and squid served with lemon wedge, tartar sauce and pea shoot garnish

  • Tartar di Manzo £13.95

    Steak tartar served with capers, anchovies, shallots, egg yolk, mustard and tabasco sauce

  • Impepata di cozze £12.95

    Sautéed mussels with black pepper, lemon and white wine sauce served with crouton

  • Antipasto Toscano (n) £23.95

    Parma ham, speck, pistachio mortadella, mozzarella, pecorino, bruschetta, fried squid and king prawns, with tartar sauce, rocket, shaving parmesan and fig jam

  • Tagliere misto (n) £10.95

    Parma ham, pistacchio mortadella, speck, pecorino, rocket, shaving parmesan and black olives

  • Capesante allo Champagne £13.95

    2 Pan fried scallops on a bed of potato pure served with raspberry sauce & Champagne shot

Main Course

Pasta

  • Spaghetti Pomodoro (v) £12.95

    Home made tomato sauce and fresh basil

  • Spaghetti Bolognese £14.95

    Beef and pork homemade ragu sauce

  • Spaghetti Carbonara £15.50

    Guanciale (pig cheeks), parmesan with egg yolk in a creamy sauce, (Classic carbonara available, no doublecream)

  • Lasagna £15.50

    Oven baked lasagna sheet with
    bechamel, bolognese and parmesan

  • Cannelloni (v) £15.50

    Oven baked cannelloni filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, served with tomato sauce and mozzarella

  • Ravioli panciotti (v) £19.95

    Aubergine and scamorza cheese ravioli served with homemade tomato sauce

  • Penne pollo mascarpone £15.95

    Diced chicken in a creamy mascarpone and tomato sauce

  • Spaghetti con polpette £15.95

    Homemade beef and pork meatballs with tomato sauce

  • Ravioli della passione £25.95

    Squid ink infused ravioli filled with sea bass, cooked with fish bisque and white wine, served with cherry tomatoes and mini stone bass fillet garnish

  • Linguine alle vongole £20.95

    Dover Clams, chillies and fish bisque with whitewine

  • Linguine alla Trabaccolara £25.95

    Shredded stone bass, clams, scallops and fish bisque with white wine

  • Fettuccine Il Basilico £17.95

    Squid ink fettuccine served with cherry tomato, king prawns and squid

  • Add extra tomato sauce on your favourite pasta £3.00

Risotto

  • Risotto pollo e salsiccia £16.50

    Chicken, Italian sausage and parmesan

  • Risotto ai funghi selvatici e tartufo (v) £17.50

    Beef and pork homemade ragu sauce

  • Risotto pere noci e gorgonzola (v n) £16.95

    Pear, toasted walnuts and dolcelatte

  • Risotto allo Scoglio £21.95

    King prawns, squid and mussels

  • Risotto Il Basilico £17.95

    Squid ink risotto served with king prawns and squid

Salads

  • Caprese (v n) £12.95

    Vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, rocket and pesto dressing

  • Burrata (v n) £14.95

    Burrata, mix leaf salad, cherry tomatoes, toasted pistachios, pesto, balsamic dressing and crouton

  • Dolce caprino (v) £15.95

    Mix leaf salad, cherry tomatos, baked goat cheese on a crouton and caramelised onions

  • Cesare £17.50

    Grilled chicken fillet, baby gem lettuce, croutons, parmesan and cesar dressing

  • Insalata di Calamari £20.95

    Grilled squid with rocket salad, shaved carrots, lemon and balsamic

  • Insalata di mare £22.95

    Sautéed mussels, marinated king prawns & squid with rocket, shaved carrots, fennel, raspberries and crouton

Pizza

  • Golosa £22.95

    Tomato sauce, garlic, capers, king prawns, anchovies and fresh burrata

  • Margherita (v) £12.95

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil

  • Diavola £14.75

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni

  • Hawaian £15.75

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and pineapple

  • Boscaiola £15.75

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms

  • Quattro formaggi (v) £16.95

    White base pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, mascarpone and taleggio

  • Pollo e nduja £16.50

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken and nduja

  • Dolce Caprino (v) £15.95

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella , goat cheese and caramelised onions

  • Calzone Spietato £17.95

    Folded pizza with mozzarella, ham, Italian sausage and bolognese sauce

  • Speck e mascarpone £16.50

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, speck and mascarpone

  • Il Basilico £18.95

    White base pizza with mozarella, pistachio mortadella, burrata, cherry tomatoes and nduja

  • Frutti di mare £19.95

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mussels, king prawns and squid

  • EXTRA TOPPINGS AVAILABLE

EXTRA CHARGE FOR EXTRA TOPPINGS

Meat & Fish

  • Cervo £23.95

    Slow cooked venison haunch served with dauphinoise potatoes green beans and jus

  • Costolette d’agnello £24.95

    Herbs breaded rack of lamb served with pea pure, sautéed potatoes, asparagus and jus

  • Maiale arrosto £21.95

    Pork belly served with apple sauce, roasted apple, dauphinoise potatoes, crackling and jus

  • Pollo e gorgonzola £20.95

    Baked chicken breast wrapped with pancetta and filled with ham on a bed of smooth mash potato and gorgonzola sauce

  • Salmone al forno £21.95

    Oven baked Salmon fillet served with lime and paprika mayo, lime wedge, chips and mix leaf salad

  • Filetto di branzino £22.95

    Pan fried stone bass with asparagus, sautéed potatoes and lemon sauce

British Grilled Steaks

  • 30-day dry aged for flavour & tenderness. Our steaks are served with grilled tomato, chips and herb butter.
  • Rump (10oz) £24.95
  • Sirloin (10oz) £27.50
  • Fillet (8 oz) £30.95

  • Allow 15 minutes for cooking & resting

  • Add: Pepper sauce or gorgonzola sauce (£3.75 each)

SIDES

  • Chips / Fries (ve) £4.50
  • Mix leaf Salad (ve) £4.75
  • Rocket and parmesan salad (v) £4.95
  • Smooth Mash Potato (v) £4.50
  • Sautéed potatoes (v) £4.95
  • Spinach and parmesan (v) £5.50
  • Asparagus (v) £6.95
  • Green beans (v) £5.50

desserts

  • Tiramisù (v) £8.50

    Savoiardi cookies deeped in espresso coffee with mascarpone cream

  • Crème brûlée (v) £8.50

    Crushed biscuits, bananas, toffee and a delicious layer of vanilla cream

  • Banoffee pie (v) £8.50

    Crushed biscuit, bananas, toffee and cream

  • Affogato (v) £8.95

    Vanilla ice-cream, espresso coffee and amaretto liquor

  • Panna Cotta (v) £8.50

    Cooked vanilla cream served with chocolate sauce

  • Cannolo al Pistacchio £8.96

    Chocolate biscuit filled with pistachio ricotta, served with chocolate sauce

we serve sunday roasts

takeaway available

For details please speak to a member of our team

(v) Suitable for vegetarians. (ve) Suitable for vegans. (n) Contain Nuts

ALLERGENS :Ask a member of staff. Whilst we have kitchen protocols in place to address the risk of cross-contamination of
allergens, kitchens are busy environments so we cannot guarantee their total absence in our dishes.

All prices are inclusive of VAT. There is a discretionary 12.50 % service charge for parties of 5 or more people

Red Wines

175ml 250ml Bottle

White Wines

175ml 250ml Bottle

Rose and orange

175ml 250ml Bottle

Champagne & Prosecco

125ml 37.5cl Bottle

Fine Red Wines

Bottle

Fine White Wines

Bottle

Draught Beer & Cider

1/2 Pint Pint

Bottled Beer & Cider

Soft Drinks

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“Hunger Is The Best Sauce”

Miguel De Cervantes

Desserts

  • Tiramisu £8.50

    Savoiardi cookies deeped in espresso coffee with mascarpone cream

  • Crème brûlée (v) £8.50

    Baked custard with a brittle top of melted sugar

  • Banoffee pie (v) £8.50

    Crushed biscuits, bananas, toffee and a delicious layer of vanilla cream

  • Affogato (v) £8.95

    Vanilla ice-cream, espresso coffee and amaretto liquor

  • Panna Cotta (v) £8.50

    Cooked vanilla cream served with chocolate sauce

  • Cannolo al Pistacchio £8.95

    Chocolate biscuit filled with pistachio ricotta, served with chocolate sauce

  • Gelato e sorbetto (v ve) £7.50

    Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted caramel, Strawberry, Coffee, Pistachio, Lemon sorbet, Mango sorbet

  • Cheese board (v n) £12.95

    Selection of italian cheeses & accompaniments

Dessert Wine

 

(v) Suitable for vegetarians. (ve) Suitable for vegans. (n) Contain Nuts

ALLERGENS :Ask a member of staff. Whilst we have kitchen protocols in place to address the risk of cross-contamination of
allergens, kitchens are busy environments so we cannot guarantee their total absence in our dishes.

Coffee

Fairtrade Tea

Liqueur Coffee

Hot Chololate

drinks menu

Champagne & Prosecco

125ml glass Bottle

Bottle

Red Wines

175ml 250ml Bottle

fine red wines

Bottle

White Wines

175ml 250ml Bottle

fine White wines

Bottle

Rose Wines

175ml 250ml Bottle

Alternative wines

Bottle

Bottle

Cocktails

mocktails

Gin

(25ml / 50ml)

vodka

(25ml / 50ml)

Rum

(25ml / 50ml)

Brandy

(25ml / 50ml)

Whisky

(25ml / 50ml)

Liqueurs

(25ml / 50ml)

Tequila

(25ml / 50ml)

Port

(25ml / 50ml)

Apperitives & vermouths

(25ml / 50ml)

Draught Beer & Cider

1/2 Pint Pint

Bottled Beer & Cider

Soft Drinks

Get in Touch

Whether you want to come and see us at our restaurant in Taunton or call in for collection to enjoy our food at home, get in touch today and don’t waste any more time without trying our food. You can book a table with us online today or call for collection.

Call: 01823 412414