Basilico Italian Restaurant

OMG what wonderful food. Everything was fantastic, portions are huge. We all struggled to finish our meals. But it was amazing. Service was excellent and quick.

What a gem! Excellent quality food & service. Also highly recommend the fabulous cocktails.

We went to Basilico on a Saturday evening a couple of weeks ago, without a booking, but the restaurant wasn’t too busy and was able to cater for us. We were both tempted by the specials. I had a tuna steak dish which came with king prawns, capers, olives and cherry tomatoes on a bed of linguine and with a touch of lemon, garlic and cream. My husband opted for a veal dish which came with peppers, onions and tomatoes, and a side of potatoes and vegetables. Both meals were outstanding. My tuna was a very large juicy cut, cooked medium/rare so it retained juices and was very meaty. Combined with the prawns it was a very filling dish and incredibly tasty. My husband said his was beautifully cooked – the veal was flame-grilled so the meat was tender and juicy – and the accompaniments levelled up the meal. We decided to go back the following Saturday and didn’t book again. This time, the restaurant was very full and we were lucky enough to get the last small table for two. I chose the tuna dish again as it was still on the specials and having enjoyed it so much before, I couldn’t resist. My husband this time opted for the fillet steak with garlic and mushroom sauce, with home cooked chips. He’s very fussy about his steak but it came perfectly cooked just as he’d requested and he said it was tender and flavoursome, and the sauce very tasty. On both occasions he has also gone for the creme brulee, which is very good, and the Primitivo on offer is a great red wine option, which we usually follow up with a limoncello, and on the first occasion, and very well made espresso martini. Basilico has an extensive menu with plenty of good options to suits all tastes, and a well-stocked bar. We’re almost reluctant to share how good it is, but we will definitely be sure to book next time!

This place has just reopened as an Italian restaurant. I had the pollo parmigiana and my husband had the steak, food was excellent. The service was great, we will definitely be back to try the pizzas! My only feedback is when I paid the bill the server put the amount into the machine, he kept hold of the card machine and bent over next to me to ask me select gratuity. This made me very uncomfortable. The expected etiquette is to hand the card machine to the customer and step away so they have the freedom to select the gratuity they think is most appropriate.

Delicious food!! Fantastic service and will definitely be returning! Lovely flexible staff with having children there too, they'll accommodate your needs. Good value for money. The Linguine Al Diablo (spicy seafood pasta) was absolutely amazing! Good recommendation of wine given by the waiter. We went for my birthday and it was a real treat. Get yourselves down to the hidden Napoli restaurant Farina, you won't be disappointed.

Not sure what has happened but the windows at Farina's are covered and the place is being ripped out and i mean stripped out totally. Was in there Sunday 23rd June 24 and we go a lot! 2 weeks later it is closed? Anyone knows what's happening please post. One of of the best local restaurants and definitely my favourite, for both food and staff. I'm hoping it's a refurbishment, but think it would say that. So hoping for the best, expecting the worst if best see you soon if worst all the best to Chef and Tab. hope we see you around.

Absolutely lovely restaurant hidden away in Sutton Coldfield. We booked a table for 10 on a Sunday and I think they ended up opening early for us which was really nice of them. The food was excellent - I had the scallops as a starter which were cooked perfectly. We all had different mains which were all cooked fresh to order and were all delicious The service was great and our server was really attentive and friendly. I’d definitely some back here again and would highly recommend it!

Beautiful food. Great service. Would definitely recommend!