Il Basilico

We ordered 2 pizzas and a few drinks and the were in the table in 15 minutes. They tasted just so good. Neapolitan style. Super fast and good service 10/10 Good quality pizzas 9/10 We’ll definitely be back to try some of the desserts as the looked delicious!

Turned up with no booking on a Tuesday night with an awkward party size (5). The staff were excellent and found us a table straight away. The cocktails and food were very tasty and well presented.Its no nonsense quality Italian fair. Staff were really attentive and very efficient. The only downside is I thought the plate decoration on my creamy pasta was a grated truffle dust.. the pasta doesn’t need truffle. It’s great as it is. The plates don’t need the random speckled pattern but that is my preference. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant.

We had a really lovely meal here. Everything was spot on from the call taking the booking to the food and drinks. Friendly and engaging servers and well presented tasty food. Cocktails were very good (and reasonably priced too)

Fabulous family run business. Great decor and lovely atmosphere with beautiful background music. The food was absolutely delicious and I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Staff are so friendly, my friend and I had a wonderful time and we will, no doubt, be back very soon!!! Thank you Il Basilico 😋

We dined at il Basilico as a family for the first time tonight, as an early mothers day treat for my mother and my wife. The service from Holly and Nico was second to none and they were very attentive to our every need, which is indicative of good Italian hospitality. The background music and lit candles on the tables set the tone for a lovely soporific atmosphere within this charming Italian restaurant. The food here is very authentic and the portion size is very generous to say the least. To say you won't go hungry here is an understatement, a hearty appetite is certainly needed. There is plenty of seafood on the menu if your a seafood lover, however this is not to say that the menu doesnt cater for other Italian favourites like lasagna and pizza alike. We ordered a number of starters the mussels (Cozza Alla Marinara) were a real treat and the tomato sauce had just the right amount of background heat from the chilli, this was accompanied with home made house bread which was delicious. My mum ordered the king prawns in white wine and garlic (Gamberoni Sicilia), and the prawns were cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the Brushetta Al Pomodor and my son ordered the Tomato, Basil, and Buffalo Mozzarella. Every one of our starters were delicious, cooked perfectly and seasoned beautifully. For my main course I ordered the mixed seafood spaghetti (spaghetti de pescatdore) my wife ordered the lasagna my son ordered the pepperoni pizza and my mum ordered the Tagliatelle Alla Trevisana. Our food was faultless and fulfilled my expectations. Compliments to Alex the chef. Everything about the evening was relaxed without feeling rushed or under pressure to order quickly. The restaurant certainly had a warm and healthy buzz which I can only put down to the relaxed and friendly service given to us by Holly and Nico. The prices here are very reasonable too. We are very fortunate to have many great restaurants in Bedford and this certainly ranks alongside with the best of them. Please keep doing what your doing. Thanks for a great evening, we'll certainly be back!!