What should I order at Basili&Co.?
Basili&Co.
Focaccia
Mentioned repeatedly as mind blowing, some of the best focaccia in Italy, delicious and a must-try. It is served in various forms including pizza-style focaccia pieces with different toppings and praised for its quality and taste.
Aperitivo (including aperitivo combo and aperitivo riforzato)
Highly recommended as a great experience with tasty drinks and a large platter of delicious assaggi di pizzette and focaccia, often served with unique touches like hollow pasta noodle straws. Described as filling and comparable to a full dinner.
Pesto
Described as truly delicious and so good that customers bought it to bring home, praised as the best pesto experienced so far.
Piatto Basilico
A degustation dish that offers a variety of first plates, including a piece of focaccia and savory pie, praised for its quality, generous portions, and excellent price.
Ceci soup
Mentioned as delicious during a quick lunch visit, recommended for those seeking a pleasant and tasty soup option.
Oricchiette
Noted as good and part of the enjoyable lunch experience, recommended alongside other pasta dishes.
Location details
Via Francesco del Cairo, 12, Varese, Province of Varese, 21100, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Basili&Co.
Basili&Co. is a Ligurian restaurant in Varese, Province of Varese, known for aperitivo, focaccia, cocktails, and small plates. Reviewers consistently praise the focaccia, cheese focaccia, pizza-style aperitivo trays, pesto, and farinata, along with the drinks and cocktail menu. It is described as casual, quiet, and trendy, with outdoor seating and a busy center-city location. The restaurant also gets positive mentions for vegan and vegetarian options, coffee, and dessert.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Basili&Co. known for?
Basili&Co. is best known for its aperitivo and focaccia, especially the pizza-style focaccia pieces and cheese focaccia that reviewers call some of the best they have had. People also highlight the reinforced aperitif, which can be filling enough to feel like dinner.
What dishes are most recommended at Basili&Co.?
Reviewers most often recommend the focaccia, cheese focaccia, farinata, pesto, and the aperitivo trays with assorted pizzette and toppings. The ceci soup and oricchiette also came up as good lunch choices, especially for a quick meal in central Varese.
What is the atmosphere like at Basili&Co.?
The vibe is casual, quiet, and trendy, with outdoor seating that fills up around aperitivo time. It seems to suit groups and friends meeting for drinks, but solo diners are also listed as a common crowd.
Is Basili&Co. good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €10–20, and reviewers often say the aperitivo is good value because it includes drinks plus a substantial platter of food. One review noted two soft aperitivi with two drinks and a large platter for €22 total, and another said a reinforced aperitif was enough to replace dinner.
Do you need a reservation or is it busy at certain times?
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and reviews say it can get very busy. The outdoor seating area was already lively around 5 pm, so arriving early or booking ahead is the safest way to get a table in central Varese.
Is parking available at Basili&Co.?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does Basili&Co. have vegetarian options?
Yes, Basili&Co. offers vegetarian options.
Is Basili&Co. kid-friendly?
Yes, Basili&Co. is good for kids.
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