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Appetizers
Baccalà Mantecato
White whipped salt cod over grilled polenta
“Typical Venetian” … 28
Bruschetta (Soft Focaccia Bread)
Organic cherry tomatoes, basil pesto (no pine nuts), black truffle, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic glaze
3 pc … 18 | 4 pc … 23 VGT
Monterey Bay Calamari
Sautéed calamari, wild shrimp, Spanish octopus, white wine garlic, pepperoncino, cherry tomatoes, parsley … 22 GF
Roasted Spanish Octopus
Boiled fingerling potatoes, green olive pâté, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, caper berries, basil-infused extra virgin olive oil, lemon dressing … 27 GF
Lamb Meatballs
San Marzano tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese … 24 GF
Italian Charcuterie
Selection of cured meats, Parmigiano, Castelvetrano olives, taralli, crostini … 30 GF
Cheese Plate
Selections of imported cheeses, honey, balsamic glaze, dried fruit, crostini, figs, Divina jelly … 32 GF
Salads
Basil Caesar
Chopped romaine, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, GF onion chips … 17 VGT
(Add white anchovies … 3)
Roasted Bosc Pear & Creamy Gorgonzola
Arugula, lemon dressing, honey, balsamic, raspberry, taralli crostini … 18 VGT
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, seasonal tomatoes, basil, sea salt, avocado, marinated artichoke, raspberry balsamic … 18 VGT GF
(Add Prosciutto Parma … 6)
Red & Golden Beets
Wild arugula, fresh organic seasonal fruit, sweet gorgonzola, peppadew, caramelized pecan, Aperol lemon dressing, balsamic glaze … 18 VGT GF
Basil House Salad
Mixed baby greens, freshly shaved vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette … 17 VGT VGN GF
Add:
- Mary’s Organic Chicken Breast … 8
- Shrimp … 9
- Salmon … 20
- Steak … 12
- Burrata Cheese … 8
Bread Service (Order in Advance)
Warm Basil Garlic Bread
Organic butter, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil … 9 VGT
(Add marinara sauce … 4 | Add green olive spread … 5)
Olive Oil Sea Salt Warm Focaccia
(Serves two people) … 8 VGT
(Add burrata cheese … 8)
Side of Castelvetrano Olives
Peppadew (Sweet & Mild Peppers) … 17 VGN GF
The Basil Burger
Brioche Bun
Served with a choice of:
- Cup of Soup
- Salad
- Fries
6 oz. organic grass-fed beef, arugula, tomato, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese, truffle basil aioli
Lunch … 24 | Dinner … 30
Add:
- Avocado … 4
- Bacon … 7
- Gluten-Free Bun … 4
Basil Veggie Burger
House-made Chickpea, Quinoa, & Carrot Patty
Pesto mayo, walnuts, braised onions, tomatoes, Monterey jack cheese VGT
Served with a choice of:
- Cup of Soup
- Salad
- Fries
Lunch … 24 | Dinner … 29
Focaccia Sandwiches
(Lunch Only – Served with a Choice of Cup of Soup, Salad, or Fries)
Add:
- Avocado … 4
- Bacon … 7
- Gluten-Free Bun … 4
Organic Chicken Breast
Basil pesto mayo, avocado, bacon, arugula, tomato … 24
King Ora Salmon BLT
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, caper berry, bacon … 25
Caprese Sandwich
Basil pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, balsamic, sea salt
(Add Prosciutto … 5) VGT … 24
Basil Steak Salad
Organic spinach, grilled sliced flank steak, cherry tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese dressing, shaved Parmesan … 24 GF
Italian Thin Crust Pizza
(Vegan – Low in Gluten Content – Individual Size 12”)
Basil Margherita
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil
(Add pepperoni … 4) VGT … 26
Carmel Diavola (Our Signature Pizza)
(No tomato sauce) Fresh organic basil pesto, mild Italian salami, wild arugula, lemon dressing, burrata cheese … 28
Capricciosa (Vegetarian)
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, artichokes, black olives, porcini mushrooms, oregano … 31 VGT
(Add Prosciutto Cotto Rovagnati Italian Ham … 5)
Pre-Order in Advance
16 oz. Basil Pesto … 20
Marinara Sauce … 18
Bolognese … 22
Basil Olive Oil … 25
Full Tray Focaccia (Serves 15-20) … 28
Half Tray of Meat or Vegetarian Lasagna (Serves 8-10) … 120
I Classici Piatti Veneti
Linguini al Nero di Seppia
Black pasta, Monterey Bay squid, wild shrimp, King salmon, San Marzano tomatoes, Gilroy garlic, Calabrian chili … 39
Bigoli Pasta all’Arana
Roasted duck ragu, Parmesan cheese … 37
Ravioli alle Castraure
Saffron ravioli, artichokes & spinach, green olive pâté, light cream sauce, Parmesan cheese … 33
Pasta
Rigatoni al Pesto (Our Signature Dish)
Home-made pasta, basil pesto, burrata, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes (no pine nuts) … 32 VGT
Rigatoni Pomodoro
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
(Spicy upon request) … 28 VGN
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Caramelized onions, crispy pancetta, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil … 29
Entrees
Grilled New Zealand King Ora Salmon
Cherry tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, lemon caper berry white wine sauce, organic Swank Farms baby carrots, rainbow cauliflower GF
Slow Cooked Short Ribs
Creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables … 48 GF
Venison alla Griglia
Grilled medium-rare venison, mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini, balsamic fig reduction … 49 GF
For Your Dog
Chicken or Beef Patty … 12
SIDES – 9
We only use olive oil & canola oil for frying
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Swank Farms Roasted Organic Cauliflower
Basil pesto VGT, VGN -
Honey Roasted Carrots
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Creamy Polenta
Fine grain, Parmesan cheese VGT -
Fries
Regular 8 | Truffle 12 VGN, VGT
NEW POLICY ON REGULAR LUNCH AND DINNER RESERVATION
A Party of 5 or more automatically carries a service charge, no food, and beverages are allowed from other facilities, larger parties are required to a minimum purchase of at least one entree per person including children, splitting as family style is OK as far as minimum purchase required is met. A splitting charge may apply. Larger parties also are required to have a complete food order first and second courses until everyone is seated.
22% Service Charge
Please limit substitutions
CUSTOMER PRICING NOTICE
A 3.481% Credit Card fee is applied to all store sales at this location and will be applied automatically to parties of 3 or more.
CASH DISCOUNT
As an incentive for customers paying with cash or in-store Gift Cards, we now provide an immediate discount of 3.99% on your purchase.
Basil Carmel Seasonal Dining
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th.
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
831.626.8226
info@basilcarmel.com
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