basil with a twist

basil with a twist – checklist tick!

beginning of this year, basil with a twist was the firstrestauranti went to. since it was pandemic, there were fewer people because of the compact space in the restaurant.

usually, before visiting any restaurant, i would run through the menu in the zomato app and the top dishes mentioned based on the reviews and decide what i'll eat or try at the restaurant, but i didn’t plan anything.

my friend suggested the dishes as she had been there before since we landed there pretty late. the cheesy chicken pepperoni pizza was appetizing, taste soooo good, and became my favourite dish at basil with a twist and pesto chicken pasta.

the quantity of both the dishes was tummy-ful. the drinks we ordered are cold coffee and a banana milkshake.
enjoy a fine-dine experience that is the perfect place for family and friends. lighting is subtle and pleasing, which gives a soothing feeling as you enter, clean tables and cutlery. i forgot to click pic of the ambience.

food: yummy
service: was quick
pricing: worth it

basil with a twist is a well furnished place for a peaceful and comfortable dine. therestaurantis located at heart of the city. it concentrates more on european cuisine. ambiance was decent. went there for are a brunch. first, we ordered melting sensation and spicy potatoes. both were exceptional. later we ordered a veg harmony pizza that was very delicious with olives and jalapeños. loved the food we well as service. must try: melting sensation.
pros: location, taste, ambiance.
cons : price. (i would actually rate 5 if foods were of reasonable price.)

therestaurantis a good place for its european cuisine. easy to locate and has a good parking space. it’s delicious with the price being little on the upper scale. i have been twice and the taste for the same items are different every time.

roasted pumpkin soup was great the first time and the second time, they screwed up completely. grilled chicken breast with mushroom sauce is the best item they have. basil ratatouille is just fine. their chicken pizza is amazing to taste. chocolate moose for the dessert is a fine ending.

ambiance 5/5
food 4/5
value for money 4/5
service 4.5/5

arestaurantwhich serves good european cuisine in chennai is a rarity. i was surprised to know there is one near to me.

the ambience and set up was strictly okay. and air conditioning not that great. it is a big minus in hot and humid chennai.

but they compensated with good and yummy food. to a fair extent.

in soups we had hearty chicken soup and roasted pumpkin soup. both were served thick and hot - the way i like them. the chunks of chicken in soup were succulent. pumpkin soup was little too sweet for my pallette though.

in mains we ordered grilled chicken with pepper sauce and silky mash. everything was perfect on the plate but that pepper sauce was out of this world. we also had spinach and corn baked pasta. it was yum yum yum.

the dessert we ordered was disappointing though. pannacotta we had was too dense and felt like a mousse instead. this was a fail.

hands down my favoriterestaurantin chennai. the staff is unbelievably courteous and really cater to your needs and even wants. very hygienic as well. must try.

service food everything is too good.. the kitchen is at centre of therestaurantand we can see the preparation of our food.. the kitchen looks so clean.. the mild music was playing in a background... that was a smooth dinning experience 🙂🙂. here comes the food part

1.soup : pumpkin soup. yummy soup..i never had pumpkin soup before,but this is the best .. soup was so creamy and thick ,the taste was different . i really loved the punch in it.must try.

2.starter : v asked for suggestions in vegetarian, they suggested quesdilla corn veggies. its a pita bread stuffed and grilled with cheese,corn,and veggies, served with two different dips. it was so crunchy and juicy inside. the dips are delicious.. couldn't take the starter pic as i was so hungry😛

one of the most hyped restaurant.. one fine evening went with my friends to taste their menu..
ambience was okayish
but they served with yummy food
it is bit expensive.
one rarerestaurantwith european cuisine.

starters got delivered after we finished the main course. wrong order was delivered too. the cleanliness of the staff was also not upto the mark. have been here a few years before and loved it. now, it’s just anotherrestaurantwhich is burning the last batch of oil left.

basil with a twist,a catchy name which intrigued me because i do expect the ' unexpected ' when it comes to my food.
i had visited thisrestaurantwhen they had just opened and did like the food though could not experiment much because i was with a large group .
so the opportunity presented itself ,last week and i certainly wanted to enjoy a splendid meal with all the promised' twists'.
i let the affable owner bogdan take control of my meal and just sat back to enjoy what would be one of the most memorable meals i've eaten in recent times.
started off with the prettily presented roasted pumpkin soup ,it was decorated with pesto and coconut cream swirls on the top.
the sweetness of the pumpkin came through beautifully and the contrast of the pesto added to the rich flavour of it.
the flat 'breadstick' baked with herbs provided a good crunch element to it.
next was the progression of bruschetta, from the simple tomato & cheese, smoked salmon mousse,smoked chicken with onion jam ,creamy feta topping to the baked chicken crostini,they were a treat to the eyes as well as the taste buds.
next came the exotic balkan starters kiflice ( bite sized baked ,mini rolls) with olive tapenade and umebes( balkan cheese spread) filling which was a first time tasting for me.
bujurdi- a greek cheese based baked dish which was also off the menu.
herb & garlic tossed prawns was a simple dish but the natural sweetness of the prawns was accentuated and the accompanying remoulade dip was excellent .
we did try some excellent mini philly cheesesteak subs which were accompanied by baby potato crisps.
the last of the long list of starters was the duo of yakitori skewers ,tender chicken and leeks with the origin mirin reduction and the twist- addition of chipotle which gave a kick to the second one.

the main course i had was the chicken saltimbocca which was breast of chicken topped with prosciutto and finished off with a white wine and sage sauce- utter perfection,the contrast between the chicken and the saltiness and crispness of the prosciutto was a treat for the senses.
the accompanying silky potato mash was literally that silky and smooth with a nice buttery taste.
i was literally stuffed at this point but greedy me couldn't resist trying some of their signature dishes- bogdan's family recipe- date and walnut cake was topped with caramel & blueberry sauce and was delicious.
the chocolate mousse was topped with white chocolate ,berry sauce and toasted almonds.
baklava icecream was a twist with the traditional middle eastern pastry incorporated successfully into an ice cream.
it was a splendid ,progression of dishes all pleasing the 5 senses.
it certainly pays homage to basil with a twist's culinary identity of modern european cuisine ,using the freshest possible ,seasonal produce.

true fine dining experience 🤩😍. highly recommend for good and healthy european cuisine. the waiters are very kind and friendly. the desserts served at therestaurantare delectable.

having heard great things about thisrestaurantfrom a couple of blogger friends decide to visit here for dinner one night.

met the awesome owner of therestaurantbogdan who helped me in choosing the dishes for the meal.

started off with the hearty seafood broth soup which had pieces of chopped seafood in a cream based broth. it was flavorful and had a good hit of chilly.

next came the series of starters in gradual progression. sampling platters of bruschetta followed by some balkan specialities- kiflices and bujurdi a greek cheese based bake dish.

all these goodies were followed by mini philly cheese steaks which were both chicken and beef followed by yakitori skewers.

everything was a delight to the palate and eyes.

for the main course i had the hunter steak which was beef simmered for ages until it was (falling of the bone) tender. this was accompanied by the most creamiest and smoothest silky potato mash.
seriously it was melt in the mouth goodness.

my companions tried the chicken saltimbocca which was another hit.

i simply had to try their signature desserts which included dark chocolate mousse which was topped with white chocolate ganache, berry sauce and surrounded with toasted, sliced almonds. the other two desserts that i sampled were date and walnut cake which was an eggless option and baklava ice cream which the best ice cream i've ever had.

overall it was a truly delightful meal and i wholeheartedly recommend thisrestaurantto everyone.

i asked therestaurantto send cutlery but they did not. how can i drink the soup?

last week we visit the basilrestaurantno one taker of the our table we called two times for ordering no body looking at our table finely peter came to our table he took the order but not get right order we ask one more waiter gowtham not listing what i am say this two person we loosing our mind never visit the place

skip this place & save yourselves some trouble as thisrestaurantdoesn't have a twist in taste but only in its name..
ordered chicken caesar salad, dressing was pretty bland. contents of salad - un-salted chicken shreds & leafy lettuce nothing else. salad dressing was saltless & tasteless. not sure how therestaurantmanaged to get a 4.8 rating. really questions the rating system on zomato.

service not good for basil, very goodrestaurant but service people no one look what the want customers we don't like it we are very despondent the basil. please keep some good persons.