Il Basilico in Taunton Deane

Delicious food and wine. Truffle fondue special starter was a highlight

For Mother's day, not only did they happily welcome us in last minute, but also served us with care, we were always checked on (but not pestered) and the food was excellent. The price was extremely reasonable for the quantity and quality they provided. I had a starter as my main as I was very satiated walking out. Recommend highly to anyone.

Fabulous restaurant, fourth visit.Lovely welcoming atmosphere, staff very friendly and helpful, food absolutely delicious.

A very special dinner, absolutely delicious 😋

Visited here last night for the first time. What an absolutely fantastic place! The food was amazing, genuinely the best lasagna I've ever had! The staff are welcoming and friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner! I will most definitely be back again soon!

All four of us had steaks, all cooked very well to our liking. Friendly staff attentative service. Will be back for opera night.

Having heard really positive reviews about IL BASILICO I was most impressed with the warm welcome and service from our server Nick. The food was exceptional, lovely atmosphere and the whole experience was first class. P.S. Even the background music was great.

Went for dinner with friends as was staying in the area and had a great evening. The staff were very attentive, they could change most things on the menu to accommodate a vegan diet and was very good quality food for the price. Also can recommend the espresso martini!

A very special restaurant tucked away in a lovely village. Well worth a detour. Food, Service amazing, and so good we came here 2 nights in a row!!

Probably one of the best meals I have ever had.

I invite everyone to Basilico, taste and atmosphere of Italy, very nice customer service. Delicious dishes and desserts, it's clean, the waiters are very friendly, the food is fresh and well seasoned. We came back here again to see that it is definitely tasty! //I invite everyone to Basilico, the taste and atmosphere of Italy, very nice customer service. Delicious dishes and desserts, it's clean, the waiters are very friendly, the food is fresh and well seasoned. We came back here again to see how tasty it is

It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a three course meal as much as I have tonight. 😋 The food was to die for. I can highly recommend their homemade Calamari Fritto, the creamiest and tastiest Seafood Risotto and the most indulgent Tiramisu. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices totally reasonable. I will definitely be going again. Nico, our waiter was very attentive, welcoming, and friendly. It's a 10/10 for me!

I invite everyone to Basilico, taste and atmosphere of Italy, very nice customer service. Delicious dishes and desserts, it's clean, the waiters are very friendly, the food is fresh and well seasoned. We came back here again to see that it is definitely tasty!//zapraszam wszystkich do Basilico, smak i klimat z Włoch , bardzo miła obsługa klienta. Pyszne dania i desery, jest czysto, kelnerzy bardzo przyjaźni, jedzenie jest świerze i dobrze przyprawione. Wróciliśmy tu kolejny raz żeby przekonać się że jest na prawdę smacznie

Monkton's best kept secret!! Authentic Italian homemade food, lovely service from Nico and a very satisfied family! The bruschetta was incredibly tasty and well presented. The risotto allo scoglio was to die for - they definitely don't skimp on the seafood! Rounded off by the best tiramisu I have tasted yet. Just two suggestions - dim the lighting to set the mood, possibly some candles? Change your menu/prices on your website. We were seriously impressed and will be booking a lovely table with you again very soon. Should also mention that this restaurant is dog friendly, Nico was very attentive to Peanut and gave him a few treats! Dog lovers/parents, Il Basilico will be your new favourite restaurant!

Lovely place. Will come back. Recommend 👍

1st visit was OK, but second visit dissapointing. Pizzas use premade bases (not fresh hand made) which really isn't on for an Italian restuarant. Even a pub local to me make their own bases. So that's pizzas out - I can get better takeaways. Service was a little hectic - they use one girl on her own for the entire restaurant so she has to dart around everywhere. It just feels cheap for somewhere trying to be "expensive", which they are when charging £3.95 for a lime and soda. I queried this as it was marked as an orange juice and soda on the bill, which I assumed was the "mistake" - but it was correct - they do charge nearly £4. I don't care that its bottled. No one cares about the taste - its a drink for the designated driver. Its 80p to £1 on most pubs. Get a mixer tap - your brewery will provide one for free. It's not an excuse. The nail in the coffin was the card machine that doesn't work until you select your "gratuity". This isn't London (nor Milan). Don't try and guilt me into paying service - which I am normally generous with , but not when I've been shilled for £4 for a pint of pop. Just found that all very off-putting and won't return. Get some staff out in the restaurant, show you care, and turn the lights down a little - its like an operating theatre.

Really rather average, and disappointing pizza. The bases were clearly not made in-house (uniform thick base and bready inedible crusts), which is very poor for an Italian restaurant, its one of the things they absolutely should get right. One waitress was responsible for the entire restaurant, which, whilst she was great, is just not on. She has ro rush everywhere and you always feel you are squeezing any requests in as an inconvenience. Atmosphere was "bright". I unscrewed the lamp above our table - we were seeing light filaments in our vision it was so bright. Finally got a bill for £45 for two pizzas, two pints, and a lime and soda.... £3.95 for the lime and soda.... that's just taking the... and to add salt to the wound, you can't just do contactless, you have to select "No service/tip" on the machine before it'll scan your card. Won't be returning. Back to Ciao Amore. Real Italian fresh made pizza.

We have just enjoyed a lovely meal at this new Italian restaurant. I had the wild mushroom risotto and the better half had the cannelloni. Both were excellent dishes. Desserts were equally good Service was friendly and efficient. Pricing was not unreasonable for the quality of the food. Well worth a visit if you like authentic Italian.

Disappointed with my main meal,the salmon was over cooked, a bland looking & tasting plate.

A large family group of 25 ( including 9 children) arrived with great expectations for a memorable Christmas Dinner … and we were not disappointed!! The food was excellent ( I had the best steak I’ve had in years ) The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were still smiling at the end of a long shift in a very busy restaurant! We were advised that we would have to vacate the restaurant at 5.00pm but were still there long afterwards , with no pressure to leave Above all they seemed genuinely pleased to serve us and ensured we all had a good time We will be back ….. but not all together!!

Thank you very much for all your smile. We had a very very good diner. We've been hadding a good time with family. Thank you for letting us eat again. Arrivederchi !

Highly recommended. Exceeded expectations. Seven of us - three generations - had a very good meal. The Fruitti di Mare pizza was possibly the best I've had. Generous portions, good, relaxing atmosphere and excellent team. To be visited again.

Amazing menu, good food, relaxing atmosphere and excellent service. I recommend it. Even my grandson had fun... Delicious pizza and nice playground ....🙂

Delicious food and fantastic service. Olivia really looked after us and was so accommodating. Friendly, attentive but not over-bearing. We had a pre-schooler in our party and found the whole experience very family friendly for lunch.

Great food , good service. First time eating here for a family meal , highly recommended.

We had a spontaneous date night and il basilico did not disappoint 😍 We would highly recommend if you like Italian food and a romantic atmosphere

We had a spontaneous date night and il basilico did not disappoint 😍 We would highly recommend if you like Italian food and a romantic atmosphere

On a visit to the area for a long weekend and was recommended this lovely Italian restaurant/bar by the B&B owners. Some of the best options and nicest food I've tasted for a long time. Lovely friendly service, what else could anybody want? Fantastic...

Lovely staff, incredibly friendly and welcoming. Food was very good. Main was brilliant but the dessert was only mediocre - nothing wrong with it but it wasn't outstanding ( but still better than a lot of pub grub). I will definitely be going back and am more than happy to recommend going there.

Having visited more than half a dozen times now I am happy to report standards remain high, good atmosphere, great service, superb quality food, all presented well and cooked to perfection. Excellent selection of dishes to choose from we have ordered a good selection of dishes now and nothing has dissapointed.

Exceptional Italian restaurant in a rural location. Really attentive service, excellent value set menu and great choice of food on the full menu. The burrata and calzone was fabulous. Dog friendly and overall great experience!

This was a surprisingly good Italian. We had a great relaxed long lunch with some fantastic pasta and risotto dishes. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall excellent.

A little gem. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff, especially our waitress Abby who definitely knows how to read a room and was lovely. Food to die for. Every starter, main and dessert for the three of us was perfect. We will definitely be returning.

A little gem. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff, especially our waitress Abby who definitely knows how to read a room and was lovely. Food to die for. Every starter, main and dessert for the three of us was perfect. We will definitely be returning.

Had plenty of great Italian meals in here over the past 12 months so thought we’d try the Sunday roast on a wintery day and it didn’t disappoint! Warm, comfortable restaurant with very friendly staff. Service was excellent and the roast beef was beautiful. A good selection of veg with the meal and gluten intolerance well catered for. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family , just brilliant !

A really nice Italian meal with friends at this former pub not far from Taunton. My seafood linguine was one of best I have had

Not an authentic Italian Fritto misto as starter was good albeit small - definitely not the usual size of such a plate. Pizza toppings were great but base felt like it came out of a freezer pack. Tiramisu a disaster. Full of cream, no taste of mascarpone - if you know the difference, you know!

Delicious food, reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly!

Had a fabulous meal here last night , special thanks to Abbey (aka Bob) For looking after us so well

They forgot to bring one of the plates, and when it arrived, everybody else has already finished the food. The risoto that I ordered was just black pepper, no other taste than that. Beautiful place and nice staff.

One of my new favourite Italians in and around Taunton. A true hidden gem. Insanely good pizza and the lasagne is so delicious

We had an amazing meal here for our anniversary. The food was delicious and will presented. Our waitress was brilliant. Great service and lovely atmosphere.

What a gem of an Italian restaurant tucked away in the heart of Monkton. Every member of staff went above and beyond to ensure we were catered for and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be returning!!

Fantastic meal cooked perfectly. Attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely be back

Been here several times, the food is amazing best Italian I have been to.

Great staff, amazing food and service. Will be back again on the regular

Can highly recommend this restaurant. Food was great, best Lasagne I have had in a long time. Staff are very friendly and understanding. Only complaint is; not the easiest place to find but worth the journey.

Riza and the team once again gave us a lovely evening of dining. Great venue, beautiful food and the staff are all do very lovey

Really nice atmosphere. Staff were really friendly and service was quick. Food was lovely and the price was more than reasonable. Will be going again for sure.

This restaurant was recommended to us by the owner of the AirBnB that we were staying in the village and what a recommendation. Such friendly staff, delicious food and a really relaxing atmosphere. We shared a simple but fantastic starter, followed by the gnocchi and the lamb which was so tender and juicy. My husband couldn’t resist the tiramisu which he said was out of this world. Big shout out to Abbie who was attentive fun and super helpful.

All the food was so delicious! But my husbands two dishes he had; the steak tartare and The Pork belly, dauphinoise potatoes, apple and crackling with an amazing jus.... was just *chefs kiss* 🤌We will definitely be back again soon! @ilbasilicomonkton

Our first time, food was delicious really impressed with service and venue. great to have neck oil on tap as well bonus!

Evening was perfect. One criticism was the table was small for four

Had a family meal here. Fabulous food, it would be a challenge to take in all the different aromas and not eat something. Everything we had was really good. Lovely atmosphere and attentive but discreet staff. Make yourself happy - eat here, you'll love it!!!

Very good food, good children’s menu. Was however surprised that the belly pork didn’t have any vegetables with it, at a cost of £17.95 as vegetables are reasonably cheap and would have then made an excellent meal. Vegetables could be bought as a side dish...

We have been here multiple times and it never disappoints. All of the staff are extremely friendly, especially the manager. Food is always excellent, especially the lasagne and pizza and their wine selection is extensive and again, delicious. Very friendly and accommodating restaurant with a great atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone.

We (party of 4) had lunch here on the 2nd of August 2023. The owner greeted us warmly, we had cannelloni, steak, pizza and a salad. All beautifully made; with pure, fresh ingredients. Quality is outstanding. Eating was an absolute joy. Next to this: This place served the best coffee by far I had in our 2 week stay in England. I would definitely recommend all who are in the neighbourhood to visit this place.

Lovely place, great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff

Fantastic food with great staff. Thoroughly recommend.

Great food and service. Thanks

fantastic place, we were here for the first time and we will be happy to come back, the best food at the highest level, delicious, everything fresh, served very nicely, the service is very nice, the atmosphere is great, we were super welcomed and at the end the staff said goodbye to us very nice highly recommends !!!!

Popped in for a late Sunday lunch and had the most delicious roast beef with all the trimmings. Relaxed ambience. House red wine was really good. Lovely staff. The Italian menu sounds amazing.....we will be back.

Absolutely beautiful! The service was fab and the food... omg the food! So so good! I had the bread with the anchovy butter for starters and my son and husband shared a garlic bread. That anchovy butter is something special. I could swim in that!...

Food was poor quality. Service was passable but young lady needs more support. Kitchen staff sat on oikes of rubbish outside kitchen not a good look. Toilets did not pass any cleanliness test and need a really good clean. Kichen looked chaotic from outside.

Lovely place. Friendly staff. Great food. Will definitely visit again and recommend it to friends and family

most expensive dish in the main course, "Rack of Lamb" turns out to be two tiny chops. Very mis-leading and a clear rip off. I paid the bill and far from my table, I politely asked the Head Waiter to address this with the management....

Most expensive dish in the main course, "Rack of Lamb" turns out to be two tiny chops. Very mis-leading and a clear rip off. I paid the bill and far from my table, I politely asked the Head Waiter to address this with the management. He followed me to my table and made a scene in front of my 13 year old daughter. Awful experience.

We were staying at a local airbnb who recommend this Italian. We went for dinner on a Monday evening and it was quiet. Service was good, nice space between the courses. Everything was delicious, we ordered the fillet steak and lasagne, (my boyfriend said the...

A little bit pricey but very nice food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

We visit on a Saturday night we had a table for 4, the service was very good and the food was great I had the calamari which was cooked perfectly and my main was the filet steak which was also cooked perfectly the only small...

We were first in after opening at 5pm. All was good but as you might guess, it was a little quiet.

Lovely meal on Father's Day.Great selection and efficient staff.

I am sure the food is all home made, but some of the items on the menu could do with something a little extra. The pizza is fine, again, I consider it quite expensive in comparison with others locally, I love lasagna, but at best...

Food was delicious.I thank is the best Italian restaurant in Taunton (I tried all Italian restaurants in town) Staff were very friendly… It's a very nice place with grate atmosphere. Definitely I’ll come back for more 😋😋 Highly recommended

Vey nice food and good sized portions. I asked for a main that was not on the menu, and they were only too happy to oblige - a great choice ( linguini with pear, walnuts and Gorgonzola). Deserts were equally good. The place was taken...

Great food and great service! Thank you

Nestled in the middle of the countryside, this Italian Pub is a hidden but well known gem on the outskirts of Taunton in Somerset. Good food and wines with a pleasant atmosphere it appeals both to the older generation and the younger folk with or without children.

Superb food in a great restaurant with welcoming staff. Risotto, calzone and cannelloni were all delicious - as were the desserts. Thank you for a lovely evening. We’ll be back again soon !

Fantastic authentic Italian food but a word of warning: make sure you are hungry as the portions are VERY generous 😋

Beautiful food and great service.

Great meal and eaten in the garden with the dog. Very friendly and a great selection of food and drink. Very good pina colada!

This is the first time we have visited since the restaurant became an Italian & we all enjoyed an excellent meal last week. The service was very good, the range of food and drinks were really good and the food we had was excellent. The...

The sound is a little noisy if you're not used to it, the volume is a little high especially if you're tired. The rest is perfect, real Italian cuisine

Go here if you want some great food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere as you won't be disappointed. We will be going back, as there are so many other lovely things on the menu to try but make sure you have the chocolate soufflé, it was fantastic.

Not been here before and sort of discovered it by accident when going to the nearby garden centre. Don't go here if you want a quick in and out meal but do go here if you want some great food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere...

Nice food, however a bit expensive. Good atmosphere and nice service. The pizzas are really good and I would highly recommend the banoffy as pudding!

Lovely lunch in this newly refurbished restaurant and bar (used to be The Monkton Inn). Location is wonderful, it is on the edge of West Monkton, with a beer garden, a small sheltered outdoor patio area and plenty of parking spaces. Food and service were good: so nearly gave a 5-star review but there was simply not enough sea-food in my linguine although everything else was to a high standard. We will be back.

What a stunning place to come and dine but the biggest surprise is the food... it is utterly divine I was for 2 hours in an Italian Heaven. The menu was classic but with a modern twist and the portions were generous. Although meeting a...

A beautiful sunny day and after a long walk with my daughter and grandchild we decided to call in for a drink as it was enroute. We sat outside to enjoy our 2 small cokes and a pint of lime and soda (£10:45)!! We must...

We really enjoyed our evening at Il Basilico. We received a warm welcome, and found the host to be charming and attentive. Our food was delicious - authentic Italian. It is so refreshing to find a new, independent restaurant, and we wish them every success!...

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Unfortunately our evening meal was a real let down. Upon arrival the man behind the bar could hardly be bothered to speak and a smile was out of the question! I understand we all have busy days but working within catering myself don’t you still...

Very disappointed. . I was hungry. Food tasteless .Service uninspiring. My risotto looked like rice pudding and had no flavour. I had to add loads of black pepper to eat it. Banoffe Pie in a sundee glass had two small slices of banana and a teaspoon of toffee sauce.withlodas of flavour less topping. I can happily say I won't be returning to this establishment or recommending it.

A truly excellent restaurant. Their take on the classic Sunday roast is something you need to try. A la carte menu is available aswell to which the belly pork was everything and more to be desired. The apple sauce and gravy should be sold in pots so I can take home. The staff were outstanding. The restaurant was nearly full up on Mother's day yet they were so calm and attentative. Literally can't wait to go back again. Thank you and your team.

Have eaten here three times and it has been consistently good. Pizzas are tasty and the Sunday roast was good quality. There’s a nice atmosphere in the restaurant too. They are great with children and aim to please. The tiramisu pudding is delicious!

Great food, good beer and a friendly atmosphere. Well recommended.

The food is generous and really good. The staff is kind We like to go back !

Big thanks to Riza and the team for hosting my (suprise) birthday, Amazing food, Perfect service. Great ambiance, We were made to feel really welcome, (you have to try the cocktails :-). Cant wait to return,

So pleased that Il Basilico has arrived in West Monkton. We received a warm welcome, loved the menu that has something for every one - pasta (my wife had Lasagna), Pizzas, Fish, Meat and most importantly amazing steaks. Whilst we no longer live down the...

First visit: varied menu, cosy atmosphere, friendly & attentive service & great food. Would recommend & will be back.