Basilico, Johor Bahru

Basilico: Best Place to go for Top-Notch Italian cuisine

Need to find a place to chill after a long day at work? Come check out Basilico, a restaurant nestled in the cosy enclave of Taman Mount Austin. They offer hearty Italian grub at fair prices, and the best thing? They are open till midnight on weekends! What a perfect way to chill and have a laid-back dinner with your loved ones.

Basilico is helmed by Malaysian Chef Han, who has extensive experience working in the kitchens of Singapore’s 5-star international hotel chain. With a passion for travelling, Han is inspired to create a menu that reflects his travel experiences. Basilico, a restaurant that offers an extensive variety of authentic Italian dishes, is Han’s idea of bringing the taste of Italy here. We tried the food, and wow, we were instantly teleported to Italy.

Here are some recommended items from Basilico:

Red Wine Braised Oxtails

We are stroked to find this new dish on the menu! Slow-cooked for 4 hours and infused with rosemary and Italian herbs, this dish requires long hours of preparation. This explains why the dish is only limited to 8 servings daily. No kidding, this is so insanely delicious that it is worth sacrificing our sleep time just to reach early and get a serving!

Desserts

The highlight of the meal. Be sure to save room for desserts because trust us, you will fly to cloud nine after having the first spoonful. Be sure to try their Panna Cotta! With cranberry puree and hints of earl grey tea, the panna cotta is surely one of the better renditions in town for hitting us on our soft spot.

Basilico is designed to look vintage yet contemporary, which makes it a perfect place for photo taking. Its cosy and relaxing ambience also helps to set the tone for a lovely dinner date, whether it’s for an extravagant Italian date night, a swanky business meal, or a fun pizza session for group meals with those picky friends of yours. It is definitely worth the rave!