The 10 best Italian restaurants in Basel
You'll find as much Italianità at Gandria in only a few other places in Zurich. No wonder, after all, the entire kitchen brigade comes from the "bel paese". Adriano Peroncini's cuisine is classically Italian, with some modern elements. The wine list is also exciting.
In summer, the Donati terrace is one of the most sought-after in Basel; the aromatic Italian cuisine can be particularly enjoyed with a view of the Rhine. Rightly a Basel institution that carefully maintains its long-standing traditions and attracts gourmets from near and far.
At Osteria Acqua, cooking is done in an open kitchen and the feeling of joie de vivre, pleasure and "Italianità" is exuded. A nice selection of antipasti, primi, secondi e dolci are on the menu in this former waterworks, as well as delicious vino and mouthwatering grappa.
The Wiesengarten, in an enchanting location in Riehen, is a family-run business straight out of a picture book. It offers seasonal fresh market cuisine with specialities from Tuscany, Piedmont and southern Italy. There is also a large selection of Italian wines.
On the second floor of a house near the market square hides the Trattoria Antichi Sapori. It offers excellent, authentic Italian cuisine based on the best products. The small but well-stocked wine list is also worth a visit.
The Gatto Nero is a small but fine neighbourhood restaurant and brings Mediterranean flair to the lively Matthäusquartier. The menu usually offers only a handful of Italian dishes and is always rewritten. It is cooked fresh daily and with a lot of amore.
A consistent and reliable address for authentic Italian cuisine in St. Johann. Involtini, ossobucco, calamari ripieni or branzino al forno - what was always good, stays good. Pasta dishes, classic antipasti and dolci round off the menu.
A successful homage to Apulia's gastronomic treasures - that's what Stefano Giovannini and Franco Mastrullo have created right at the Spalentor. Bombette pugliesi, Tonnarelli or Salmone marinata, the names of the dishes are as melodious as they are tasty for the palate.
Latini is located in Basel's Falknerstrasse and offers fine antipasti, pasta, risotti, and Italian meat and fish dishes for lunch and dinner in a stylish but unpretentious ambience. There is also a large selection of bottled wines by the glass.
At Aroma you are "a Roma". Roman specialties are served here, prepared according to all the rules of the art. You won't find cream in the carbonara and the pasta is always "al dente". The menu is small, so everything is always fresh and tasty.