Basil T's Italian Grill/Birravino Review

I went here after the Homie Acevane recommended it. Needless to say I was surprised and had one amazing meal. 10 out of 5 starts. MAMMA MIA

Went with a reservation on a Thursday and glad we did! It was packed, but we sat right away. The atmosphere is great! The whole vibe of the restaurant is unlike others. The beers they brew on location are great, the food is out of this world good. Everything that we have tried since finding this restaurant is absolutely delicious and worth every penny. We had calamari, siciliano rice balls, egg plant parm and chicken parm.. delicious! Best of each entree we've had. The service at this restaurant is perfect. From the managers to the wait staff, everyone was happy and energetic. I loved the fact that the manager walked around filling glasses of water and speaking to guests. It was not overpowering and obnoxious in any way. I cant say enough great things about this place. From the second we walked in to the second we left, it was a great experience. Can't wait to go back!!

While the food was well prepared in the spirit of Italian cuisine i thought it was a little pricey. NYC prices in Redbank.

Great atmosphere, great bartender, great beer, great night. First time customer, I'll be back. Had the burger, it was perfect. No wings(I agree G!), no Jamison, not perfect. Lol....

I have lived in Red Bank / Little Silver for years and nothing comes close to Birravino. Several birthdays, dates, and graduation parties later, it's still the best food, drinks and dessert ( the budino) red bank has to offer. With limited seating during these covid times you may have to fight someone for a table but it's worth it.

Awesome homemade food and great in house brewed beer.

More upscale then we are used to but the experience was very good. Had a seafood stew special, caesar salad and side of escarole. All excellent.

Ok, this is a restaurant you must try if your in the area or don't mind taking a short trip to go to. Our double date was during these covid times(April 2021) and we were seated under their large white outdoor dining area. It was fantastic even though it was a bit chilly outside of the tent. While eating the temperature was just fine. The waiter was incredibly helpful and informative. He educated us on some of the wines we tried and gave us the run down on what to expect. The food was great...and I mean that. The prices are just right for the food you get. The portions looked a little small but ended up being just right for each of us. This isn't a basic Italian restaurant, so expect to pay a but more, but its absolutely worth it. 5 star all the way around in my humble opinion.

FOOD AND SERVICE IS VERY GOOD DRINKS ARE A LITTLE OVER PRICED

Great food, great service and good atmosphere...i suggest a reservation as it was busy...the pizza is awesome

Good food! great service! And love the design of place. Will be back

OVERALL, ya gotta go!

BURRATA 21
Puglian burrata, cherry tomato,
tomato sauce, fresh basil JS9.2 WOW

CAESAR 16.5
romaine, anchovy, focaccia, Grana Padano, crispy capers JS8.4

VERDE 16.5
spring lettuces, olive oil, red wine vinegar JS8.0

MELANZANE ALLA PARMiGiANA 21 | 29
eggplant, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, tomato, rigatoni JS8.1

RiGATONi 20 | 26
crispy eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella JS8.9 Yum!

Staff JS7.5 our servers always seem to busy for us... Friendly, but absent.

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JS9.0

I have been to this place many times prior to covid. The food is very good but portions tend to be small for an Italian restaurant.
I took my family out to dinner this past Thursday night, 8pm reservations.
Our waiter was great and during the conversation we discussed this nutella dessert that use to be on the menu.
Ok so we finish dinner and the family wanted dessert. The waiter tells us that they already cleaned up and stopped serving dessert. But you took my 8pm reservation, you know we would possibly want dessert since we discussed it earlier. Common sense was to ask us before the kitchen closes.
I don't think the kitchen should stop serving coffee and dessert when customers are still in the restaurant. This is not a McDonalds or a pizza joint. This is a higher end restaurant that isn't cheap, mind you the waiter charged me when the kids asked for soda refills.
I thought that was ridiculous, especially since you charge $18 for a glass of red wine which was great, but the soda charges c'mon! I take clients out to lunch and dinner in NYC at fine restaurants and majority of them would never charge a soda refill.
"Get it together Birravino!"

We love the new look of the restaurant. The food was great and the service was excellent. The manager on duty Adria did an exceptional job of making us feel special!

A must for beer connoisseurs, with beers brewed on site. The food was also top notch. The special of the night, braised beef over gnocchi was excellent.

Nice restaurant with a microbrewery and large wine selection. About half the place is a bar and the rest is the restaurant. There are some outdoor tables for nicer weather as well. The place has an eclectic decor that leans towards industrial blended with a rustic flair.

The place is definitely louder and has a great buzz but the tables are far enough apart that you don't feel crowded.

The food was delicious and the portions nicely sized. Much cheaper for lunch than dinner. We had a couple of shared appetizers, four entrees, three desserts and two rounds of drinks for four people for about $75 apiece. You could easily spend more or save a few dollars by cutting out the drinks.

This place is great. Food, beer, atmosphere, service: no complaints whatsoever!

Great place for a night out! Food is always delicious and menu is always being updated with new items which is great if you are a frequent visitor!

Great as always. The split pea soup with a egg on top is awsome.

Excellent food! Excellent service!
Great atmosphere!

Always a great experience. Frankie treats us like family whenever we come in. Pizza margarita is the best I've had, anywhere.

Excellent place to go.food amd serviced is excellent manager Ryan very attentive to his customers totally recommend this place.

Love me some Birravino. Top notch staff and good food.

Great restaurant can t wait to try their pizza if I go up to New Jersey one day.

Excellent food and service. Whether at the bar or in the dining room. Their beers never disappoint me. There is always a good variety and you can sample first.;

Great atmosphere. Great food. Fun little place to visit.

C'mon, where you gonna go to get better?.NYC? North Jersey? Italy? I've eaten here for YEARS; I will rate this as one of the TOP 3 eateries I've ever had the privilege to eat. It NEVER.. I mean EVER disappoints. Fresh made pasta, pizza, steak, bell and Evans Chicken, Berkshire Pork; I'm TELLING you.. This is pretty much the BAR when it comes to eateries..no matter how far you travel..and YES..I've been to Italy and Spain..and YES, he could 100pct open anywhere there and crush it every night; but we are here..and this is in Red Bank. He makes his own Beer, he routinely has Master wine makers from Italy come by for Tasting events. Yes it's OFF the HOOK.. And NO, Go where EVER you want. You may get cheaper..you WONT get better; quality or otherwise. They sweat the SMALL stuff.. ALL of it.
It is as a magical epicurean experience as you can have no matter HOW far you travel or how much you spend. I've tried EVERYTHING here.. And I really can't find a fault.

Best food, welcoming employees, constantly excellent mood. They charge convenient pricing and the food quality is very good. Great work.

Great food , great wine , great staff and great live music !

Amazing everything. Best Italian food I've had in years, and I'm Italian . Try the eggplant parmesan WoW

I always have a great time when I come here. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious! If you are looking for a great pizza this is a good place to visit.

We went here to try it out and were pleasantly surprised.

The food was great, presented well and in decent quantities. The meatball appetizer was really good. We had become used to being disappointed with meatballs but these tasted like meat, without too much filler and lightly seasoned-with a great sauce.

The lasagna was wonderful. I always have trouble making 3 layers and theirs had five layers.

We had the lemon cheesecake and it was great too.

I had a reservation for 7 pm but did not get seated until 8 pm. The wait was insane even with reservations but other than that the food was great but a little pricey.

Food was really good, but the noise level is out of control. Not a place if you want a quiet dinner or are looking forward to nice dinner conversation.

The food and atmosphere is outstanding, old school Italian with a new wave flare. Our Bartender was extremely cordial and great at his job. Just go and ENJOY!!!

We came to this restaurant for lunch. my friend recommended this spot. Well, we were not disappointed. The crew welcomed us with a smile and we felt good. The food was just great. We enjoyed every moment and we will visit this place again. Keep it up.

Amazing food, service ,wine ,ambient, music. Got me very cozy and happy

COVID but a dent in our plans Saturday so we stopped by for some take out. Food was good, will be bak for drinks

A fantastic italian restaurant with literally everything homemade. My favorite dish is the rigatoni with eggplant cubes. I've been here so many times and have left well over satisfied EVERY time! Buon appetito!!

Fantastic! The food was so fresh and delicious. We loved it! I had the salmon and it was perfectly cooked. Nice atmosphere too, just a bit loud in the restaurant which was ok with us but it was a little hard to hear the conversation at times.

Great place. Friendly staff especially Justine the hostess.gotta try the meatballs so good and the pizza is great

Went for Christmas Eve, great atmosphwre, waitress was outstanding and Brian served our wine. Paul La Fata

1st time. Great for lunch. Their brew is good. Server Tim was awesome.

Mary was fantastic we will be back for sure!!! Highly recommended

Best restaurant in Red Bank the wait staff are family and the food is amazing.

Don't worry about getting there on time for your reservation, it's completely up to chance if they'll be ready anyway.

One of the best meals I have ever experienced. You can taste the fresh ingredients in every bite you take. Service was spot on and the atmosphere is very unique. I loved the industrial decor.

We have lived in the area for over 20 years and have been here several times and went again last night. As usual the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun-albeit loud. My main problem with Birravino are the prices. One beer ($9), one glass of wine ($12), a dinner size salad ($16)and a plate of Rigatoni ($28) plus tip and it s nearly $80 for Italian food. The portions were not large-the Rigatoni -which actually looked a lot more like manicotti-had four pieces and a meatball. It was delicious-but $28? Really? And $9 for a pint of craft beer is nuts-later that evening I didn t pay more than $6 for a beer in town.

Disappointed that we made an 8pm reservation for 4 ppl days in advance, and when we arrived they didn t seat us until 8:45. What is the point? The vibe and food are very solid and we enjoy dining here, but the service is lacking a bit....Also noteworthy is that the pours at the bar are on the light side.

Awesome food and great atmosphere! Our server was amazing and had a great sense of humor. Food was delicious. Definitely recommend the octopus and the meatball appetizer. Will definitely come back when I am in town.

First time ever, food was awesome! Marie, even better!!!

Pasta was too "al dente" to the point it was hard. Bus boy too eager to take plates away. Whatever happened to not taking plates until everyone is finished?

My favorite place is Red Bank - love to eat family style here - everything is fantastic - and the mason jar desserts are delicious - I've brought family and friends - Always a great experience!

It was an really nice spot, great service and amazing food!!!!!

Cool vibe with great food and drinks. But as someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years..I have to say our server, Bobby, is the reason we will be back and bringing our friends and family. He was exceptional in his knowledge of the menu and his recommendations have our mouths watering for more. We were also impressed by his attentiveness while simultaneously taking care of a larger party. Thanks Bobby!

First time there. Wonderful atmosphere, great food and prompt, courteous service.
I had the Saltinbocca, and my wife had the Salmone. Both were delicious, as were the Cozze (mussels) for an appetizer, and the wonderful arrugola salad. One of the most enjoyable dining experiences. Will definitely go back!!

The food, the beer, the wine, and the people are the best you can find. The staff is the most well trained I have ever seen. The product by far outweighs the price. 20 out of 10

Nice place. Cozy and intimate. Awesome Sicilian food as well

The food was very good. Portion size were way too small . I got a pasta plate ate it all and was still hungry. I got one meatball one small Sasauge and a little bit of pasta. The meal cost $99 for two plates with soup and one beer each that s a lot of money plus tip came to $118 for pasta... I get that everything is fresh made but come on..... I don t mind spending the money but I should have had some left to take home at that price.

Food was delicious and quite filling. The homebrewed beers are sure to please any beer lover. Definitely worth a visit.

I m definitely picky when it comes to Italian food but this is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in jersey. The food is excellent, the portions are decent and I enjoy the atmosphere and overall vibe of this place. Service definitely lacked and it took us awhile to flag down our server for drink refills but it was probably just a busy night. I truly adore this place.

I generally don t care for Italian food (probably because it s often made poorly) but this place is GREAT! Octopus appetizer was lovely, perfectly cooked and spiced. Beers are well made, with a nice variety in your custom flight. Each time I come here I am pleasantly surprised. Consider me a convert!!

Came back again! Sausage panini is off the charts delish!!

Back again!!! Branzino is off the charts! Another delicious meal!! So glad this place is here!!

We've been to Birravino many times and have never been disappointed. The food is always excellent and the wine selection vast and delicious. The inside vibe is great...hipster upscale casual. They are not cheap eats...but they are worth every penny. They deliver a full experience. That said, we recently visited during the Covid outdoor dining phase of NJ (mid Aug 2020). So everything was outside....and I have to say they delivered there too. They have a large dining area with most tables covered from sun and rain. We went on a Thursday and they had a pair of guitarists/singers set up near the entrance. I recommend a reservation, it was busy! The atmosphere outside is great! They even have direct outdoor access to a set of bathrooms in the beer garden. 5 Star pandemic friendly set up and service for sure! Finally the food. Hubby had is usual favorite, burrata pizza, and as usual he loved it. I had the cavatelli and it was amazing! My go to dish of orecchiette and sausage wasn't on the menu anymore...but this one quickly took it's place! We will be back for more outdoor dining for sure!

Excellent and tasty food, I liked the atmosphere this place has, and the cashiers were super nice. I will surely come back in the future.

Used to be basil Ts and change - still good and they make their own drinks

Loved the service at the bar. Pizza was awesome especially with Happy Hour Price!!!!

Food is always amazing when I go there, whether I sit down for dinner or eat at the bar. The atmosphere is great and the staff is friendly

Poor service. We sat for 45 minutes before the waiter asked us if anyone had taken our order.

I like the food and service. Good cocktails and wine on top of good food selection. Gluten free pasta is a plus

Great food and service. Love the meatballs! Cute outdoor "bubbles" to sit in if your afraid to dine indoors..

So delicious, atmosphere is amazing and the people here are friendly and make you feel like family.

Great food. Fast service. Nice design of thw place. They even make their own Beer.

A little pricey, especially if you get drinks BUT I got the Burrata pizza and it was the best pizza I ve ever eaten. Wow.

Service was amazing, food was below average, especially for the price. Just felt like it could have a little more flavor.

Really wide variety of meal options. I personally got the house brewed porter, which was good for those who like their porters on the sweet dude, the barbietole salad, and the rigatoni ripieni, all of which were good. Service was fantastic, as well as the environment. Would be good for groups, as they have long tables and gluten free and vegetarian options.