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
It’s worth telephoning as we may have space available that is not shown via our online booking system
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Freshly baked homemade bread served with olive oil & balsamic
Freshly baked homemade bread served with anchovy butter
Mixed olives marinated in olive oil and herbs
Tomato and basil soup
Chopped vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil on toasted homemade bread
Baked goat cheese and flat mushroom on a toasted homemade bread
Fried pizza dough bites served with mascarpone cheese, and cured Italian meats
Served with garnish cherry tomato, pesto and toasted homemade bread
Fried squid served with tartar sauce and lemon
Steak tartar served with capers, anchovies, shallots, egg yolk, mustard and tabasco sauce
Sautéed mussels with black pepper, lemon and fish bisque served with toasted homemade bread
Sliced cured meats, pecorino, bruschetta, rocket, shaving parmesan, mixed olives and toasted bread
Home made tomato sauce and fresh basil
Beef and pork homemade ragu sauce
Guanciale (pig cheeks), parmesan with egg yolk in a creamy sauce, (Classic carbonara available, no doublecream)
Oven baked lasagna sheet with
bechamel, bolognese and parmesan
Aubergine and scamorza cheese ravioli served with truffle creamy sauce
Diced chicken in a creamy tomato sauce
Shredded seabass, king prawns, mussels and fish bisque
Squid ink fettuccine served with cherry tomato, king prawns, squid and fish bisque
Chicken, saffron and parmesan
King prawns, squid mussels cooked in fish bisque
Mushrooms, truffle and parmesan
Burrata, mix leaf salad, cherry tomatoes, toasted pistachios, pesto, balsamic dressing and toasted homemade bread
Mix leaf salad, cherry tomatos, baked goat cheese on a crouton and caramelised onions
Grilled chicken fillet, baby gem lettuce, croutons, parmesan and caesar dressing
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and pineapple
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, capers and onions
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken and nduja
Tomato sauce, mozzarella , goat cheese and caramelised onions
Folded pizza with mozzarella, salame milano, black olives and bolognese sauce
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, speck and mascarpone
White base pizza with mozarella, pistachio speck, burrata, cherry tomatoes and nduja
£3.35 meat £2.95 cheese £2.50 vegetable
Roasted duck breast served with sauteed potatoes, green beans and orange jus
Pork belly served with apple sauce, roasted apple, sauteed potatoes, crackling and jus
Baked chicken breast wrapped with pancetta and filled with ham on a bed ofsauteed potatoes and gorgonzola sauce
Oven baked seabass fillet served with lime and paprika mayo, lemon, chips and mix leaf salad
Allow 15 minutes for cooking & resting
Plain £7.95 Tomato £8.95 Cheese £9.25
Savoiardi cookies deeped in espresso coffee with mascarpone cream
3 profiterol balls served with vanilla ice cream
125ml glass of Vin Santo del Chianti Serelle, Ruffino, served with cantuccini almond biscuits
Vanilla ice-cream, espresso coffee and amaretto liquor
2 biscuit wrap cannolini filled with fistachio ricotta garnished with chocolate sauce
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, , Lemon sorbet, Mango sorbet” Ask for extra flavours
Selection of italian cheeses & accompaniments
A gluten free oaty biscuit base topped with a sweet vegan cheesecake style topping
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
A blend of predominantly Sangiovese from central and southern Italy and Merlot from northern Italy. A soft, fruity red with juicy plum and cherry fruit and a light, soft finish
Easy drinking, soft and fruity with a red fruit flavours, with smooth tannins
Grapes from the centre of Tuscany between Florence and Siena are used to make this bright, ruby-red wine with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. It is a well-structured, smooth wine with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit
Made exclusively of Sangiovese, it shows floral and fruity notes that lead towards spicy scents of white pepper and hazelnuts
Velvety, ripe blackberry and plum fruit with a touch of vanilla spice. Primitivo is a native grape of southern Italy and well known as a variety that produces generously flavoured wines with a spicy edge to them
Aged in American barriques for about 12 months, it has an elegant and intense aroma, with notes of ripe plum, cherry jam, tobacco leaf and cocoa, followed by notes of white pepper spice.
This aromatic wine is crisp and fruity with a lovely peach and nectarine finish
A delicious grapey style with floral aromas and a lingering freshness.
This wine has fresh citrus fruit aromas and flavours, blended with delicate notes of orange blosoom. Medium-bodied with a refreshing finish
Grean apple with peach and pear notes, into o finish with hints of elderflower
Super example of this popular grape. Flavourful and expressive with zesty fruit and long lingering finish.
A dry, ripe tropical-fruits style of Sauvignon Blanc which will appeal to those who prefer a softer, more rounded version of this popular grape variety
From the deep south of Italy, subtle strawberry fruit, finishes with a touch od sweetness.
Scent of wildflowers into a delicious mixture of white peaches and strawberries.
Mouthwatering rose that boasts red fruits, raspberries and cherries along with racy acidity and a dlicious fruity finish
A rich and textured wine with zesty aromas of peach and white flowers. Stone fruit on the palate, with a hint of honey.
Fine, persistent, soft fizz surrounds a spectrum of apple, pear and a hint of peach.
Apple, white peach and citrus with a fresh, delicate and soft finish.
A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate, blend of Pinot grapes (both Noir and Meunier)
A rich, aromatic palate of white fruits, pears, baked apples and apricots, with subtle notes of honey, hazelnuts, dried currants and brioche. The finish is long, harmonious and structured, with a beautiful freshness
Red berries and rose petals in this %100 Pinot Noir Rose, which is elegant and complex with assertive bubbles and a wash of citrus on the finish.
An elegant prestige cuvee in a beautiful bottle, this has notes of peach, rhubarb and a fresh breath of lime and hawthorn blossom on the nose.
Complex bouquet of violets, cherries, fruits of the forest and prunes, followed by spiced notes of tobacco and cloves, with an intense eucalyptus finish. FOOD MATCH - fish, pasta, chicken
Intensely elegant nose, with red fruit and spicy notes of liquorice and vanilla; the palate is austere with smooth tannins and a freshness to the finish. FOOD MATCH - rich beef, wild mashrooms
Clear and characteristic with hints of berries and violet, balsamic notes, scent of berries, vanilla and spices. Taste: Dry, warm, well-structured, robust, tasty and soft, with elegant tannins and a pleasant and persistent aftertaste. FOOD MATCH- Cheese, cured meats, Venison
Made using selected bunches of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. An incredibly rich and smooth wine with the ability to age in bottle for many years FOOD MATCH - Lamb and beef dishes
Bright New Zealand Sauvignon with vibrant notes of asparagus, passionfruit, lime zest and meadow flowers. FOOD MATCH - Pizza, Pasta
This excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere. FOOD MATCH - Salads and Seafood dishes
Generous richness laden with butter coated peaches, mature barrique character exudes a mouth - filling roundness.. FOOD MATCH - Chicken, Pork, Calzone Duck
Stylish and crisp aromas of gooseberries and powerful fruit flavours, linked with a clean finish, from one of the finest and most dynamic producers. FOOD MATCH - Seafood risotto, Seafood pasta or pan fried fish
Savoiardi cookies deeped in espresso coffee with mascarpone cream
3 profiterol balls served with vanilla ice cream
125ml glass of vin santo del chianti Serelle, Ruffino, served with cantuccini almond biscuits
Vanilla ice-cream, espresso coffee and amaretto liquor
2 biscuit wrap cannolini filled with pistachio ricotta garnished with chocolate sauce
Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted caramel, Strawberry, Coffee, Pistachio, Lemon sorbet, Mango sorbet
Selection of italian cheeses & accompaniments
(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.
Produced from grapes grown in the northeast of Italy, this wine is classic Prosecco with an abundance of fizz and a wonderful palate of fresh apple, pear and a just a hint of white peach
Green apples, pear and citrus fruits with acacia and wisteria notes. Harmonious, elegant and balanced on the palate
A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate, blend of Pinot grapes (both Noir and Meunier)
See description of the 75cl bottle
A rich, aromatic palate of white fruits, pears, baked apples and apricots, with subtle notes of honey, hazelnuts, dried currants and brioche. The finish is long, harmonious and structured, with a beautiful freshness
Rich, elegant and complex, with fresh citrus and red berry character, and soft creamy texture. Unusually, with 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Grand Cru villages
The equally impressive contents have the classic elegance and finesse of great Champagne. Made from a blend of approximately 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier sourced from top vineyard sites such as Cramant, aged for a minimum of five years, usually much longer, prior to release
A blend of predominantly Sangiovese from central and southern Italy and Merlot from northern Italy. A soft, fruity red with juicy plum and cherry fruit and a light, soft finish
Made from 100% Nero d’Avola grapes grown on the fertile volcanic soils of Sicily. Bright and lifted fresh cherry and bramble fruit aromas on the nose; the palate is generous, displaying a fruit salad of red and dark berries and a note of vanilla oak on the finish
Grapes from the centre of Tuscany between Florence and Siena are used to make this bright, ruby-red wine with an intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. It is a well-structured, smooth wine with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit
Made exclusively of Sangiovese, it shows floral and fruity notes that lead towards spicy scents of white pepper and hazelnuts
Velvety, ripe blackberry and plum fruit with a touch of vanilla spice. Primitivo is a native grape of southern Italy and well known as a variety that produces generously flavoured wines with a spicy edge to them
Aged in American barriques for about 12 months, it has an elegant and intense aroma, with notes of ripe plum, cherry jam, tobacco leaf and cocoa, followed by notes of white pepper spice.
A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each variety is vinified separately and aged for between six and nine months in French Nevers barrels. Intense with a complex nose of juicy black and red fruits, fig, date and spice. The palate shows red and black cherry, blackcurrant and damson fruit with fine tannins and a long finish
Colour and appearance: Limpid. Intense ruby red with garnet tinges Nose: Clear and characteristic with hints of berries and violet, balsamic notes, scent of berries, vanilla and spices. Taste: Dry, warm, well-structured, robust, tasty and soft, with elegant tannins and a pleasant and persistent aftertaste
Made using selected bunches of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. An incredibly rich and smooth wine with the ability to age in bottle for many years
Unique Supertuscan made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Ripe bouquet of dark fruits and superbly integrated, spicy oak notes, plus the delicious hint of freshly ground coffee and cocoa. On the palate with powerful elegance, great finesse, polished tannin and admirable independence and finesse
This aromatic wine is crisp and fruity with a lovely peach and nectarine finish
From the Trevenezie appellation, which refers to an area in Veneto with ancient wine making tradition. A fragrant dose of apple and peach, with floral notes of white flowers follow on to a fresh and smooth mouthfeel with great structure and a hint of richness to finish
Cool-fermented and unoaked, the wine demonstrates intense, ripe fruit on a powerful, rich palate
Grean apple with peach and pear notes, into o finish with hints of elderflower
Is made using fruit sourced from high altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Alps
Soft, gently aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, the blend includes just a touch of Muscat and Gewürztraminer to add floral highlights
A deliciously ripe, perfumed nose of lime zest, passionfruit and musky pink grapefruit gives way to a palate saturated with flavours of exotic citrus, woody herbs and warm river stone, delivered within a taut, uber fresh acid framework that drives a sustained, juicy finish
Light and bright, this wine is bursting with fruit and floral aromas. A refreshing acidity and good structure
It shows citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lime with mineral notes and a touch of spritz on the finish
Gavi, Piemonte’s most celebrated unoaked, fresh and minerally white wine, is made from the Cortese grape, grown in vineyards in the south-east of the region
A single estate wine from Kit’s Coty Vineyard near Aylesford in Kent on the North Downs. It shows rich aromas of apple, apricot and buttered toast with hints of nutmeg, with layers of flavour and texture leading to the long fresh finish
Peachy, floral and honeyed with hints of fresh grass and mint. Generous, rich and expressive yet focussed and precise. Powerful, concentrated and structured with driving acidity and a firm mineral backbone
Deliciously fruity, medium-dry Zinfandel with subtle red berry flavours. A touch of sweetness on the finish
From the Trevenezie appellation, which refers to an area in Veneto with ancient wine making tradition. A fragrant dose of apple and peach, with floral notes of white flowers follow on to a fresh and smooth mouthfeel with great structure and a hint of richness to finish
Mouthwatering rosé that boasts red fruits, raspberries and cherries along with racy acidity and a delicious fruity finish
From the cool climate Itata valley, this is a wine made from Moscato grapes, and produced as an orange wine, where the skins and seeds are kept in contact with the juice for an extended period. A rich and textured wine with zesty aromas of peach and white flowers. Stone fruit on the palate, with a hint of honey
Made with 100% Syrah grapes; once the wine is obtained, a part of this wine is aged in French oak for four to six months prior to dealcoholisation using the Spinning Cone technique. Shows lovely, lively hedgerow fruit on a well-balanced and juicy palate
5% alcohol and fewer than half the calories of a conventional wine. Pale lemon-yellow; floral aromas, green apple, peach and citrus, bright and refreshing finish
Made with a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, a small amount of skin contact is allowed prior to fermentation, which creates the vibrant pink colour. Dealcoholisation is achieved using the Spinning Cone technique. Fresh and light, with ripe red and black fruit flavours
The wine exhibits aromas of candied fruit and notes of honey, eucalyptus and citrus fruits as well as an intriguing touch of nutmeg and caramel. The palate is dense and rich, packed with dried fruit flavours such as apricot, pineapple and fig, with a delicious sweetness in balance and a refreshing finish
Bacardi, Archers, pineapple juice, coconut milk
Absolute vodka, Archers, orange juice, grenadine, cranberry juice
Vanilla smirnoff vodka, passion fruit liqour, passion fruit puree
Absolute vodka, kahlua, double shot espresso coffee
(Peach or passion fruit) Champagne with the puree of your choice
Champagne, creme de casis
Italian gin, Campari, Martini Bianco
Prosseco, Campari, Martini Bianco
Havana 3-year, lime, mint, soda
Aperol liquor, prosseco, soda
Smirnoff vodka, Bombay gin, Tequila, Bacardi, Tripple sec, fresh lime and coke
Smirnoff vodka, Chamboard and pineapple juice
Disaronno Amaretto, Fresh lemon juice, sugar, egg white (optional)
Smirnoff vodka, Kahlua and double cream
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