The Basil Leaf Café Menu

4.4
(900+ Reviews)
  • Lunch Starters Friday 11-4, Saturday, Sunday 10-4

    • Garlic Bread

      Wheatfield's Rosemary Focaccia, side marinara
      $10.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      deep fried topped with Calabrian Chilis, Brie Cream & Pistachios
      $12.00
    • Toasted Beef Ravioli

      deep fried, marinara
      $11.00
    • Meatballs

      beef & pork, marinara, parmesan
      $14.00
    • Mozzarella Crescents

      crispy, golden mozzarella, large marinara
      $11.00
    • Parmesan Fries

      Served with garlic aioli
      $10.00
    • Flatbread Of The Day

      on WheatFields Rosemary Focaccia
      $12.00
    • Charcuterie By The Ounce

      choice of select cured meats & pairings with crostini
      $6.00
    • Cheese By The Ounce

      select artisanal cheeses & pairings with crostini
      $6.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables

      rotating local selection
      $9.00
  • Lunch Plates Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-4 (all pastas deglazed with wine & served with garlic bread)

    • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

      Fried chicken, parmesan, mozzarella, house marinara on Wheatfields Baguette with choice of soup, salad, or fries
      $13.00
    • Egg & Cheese Sandwich

      Campo Lindo Farms Egg, sharp cheddar served on WheatFields Baguette with choice of soup, salad or fries + Paradise Bacon $5 / Left Handed Butcher Sausage $5 / Grilled Chicken $5
      $9.00
    • Meatball Sub

      Beef & Pork Meatballs, House marinara, mozzarella on Wheatfields Baguette with choice of soup, salad, or fries
      $14.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $12.00
    • Spaghetti And Meatballs

      marinara, spaghetti, two beef & pork meatballs, parmesan
      $15.00
    • Spaghetti & Marinara

      marinara, spaghetti, topped with shaved parmesan
      $9.00
    • Pesto Penne

      pesto, mushrooms, tomato, onion, bell pepper, lemon + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $10.00
    • Arrabbiata Nuova

      Calabrian Chilis, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, house marinara + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $12.00
    • Cavatappi Mac

      creamy cheese blend, topped with house breadcrumbs + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $11.00
    • Mushroom Risotto

      + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $14.00
    • Penne Abruzzi

      bacon, creamy marinara, tomato, bell pepper, onion, meatballs, parmesan
      $14.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Pork Bolognese, parmesan
      $12.00
    • Tortellini Cordon Bleu

      alfredo, ham, bacon, mushroom, scallions, fried chicken, parmesan
      $14.00
    • Lasagna Bolognese

      layers of herbed ricotta, house marinara, Pork Bolognese, mozzarella, parmesan
      $14.00
    • Vegetarian Lasagna

      layers of herbed ricotta, house marinara, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, mozzarella, parmesan
      $11.00
  • Salads

    • Small House Salad

      local mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, radishes & choice of: balsamic vinaigrette / Italian vinaigrette / basil ranch / oil & vinegar + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $8.00
    • Large House Salad

      local mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, radishes & choice of: balsamic vinaigrette / Italian vinaigrette / basil ranch / oil & vinegar + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $13.00
    • Small Caesar Salad

      local romaine, scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan, house made croutons + grilled chicken $4 / fried chicken $5 / shrimp $6 / salmon $9
      $8.00
    • Large Caesar Salad

      local romaine, scratch Caesar dressing, parmesan, house made croutons + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $13.00
    • Cup Of Soup Of The Day

      $6.00
    • Bowl Of Soup Of The Day

      $11.00
  • Dinner Starters

    • Garlic Bread

      WheatFields Rosemary Focaccia, side marinara
      $10.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      deep fried, topped with Calabrian Chilis, Creamy Brie, & Pistachios
      $12.00
    • Calamari

      breaded & deep fried, side Calabrian aioli
      $12.00
    • Meatballs

      beef & pork, marinara, parmesan
      $14.00
    • Cheese Plate

      Select artisanal cheeses & pairings with crostini
      $16.00
    • Charcuterie

      select cured meats & pairings with crostini
      $16.00
  • Dinner Plates (all pastas deglazed with wine & served with garlic bread)

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Layers of herbed ricotta, Pork Bolognese, house marinara, mozzarella, parmesan
      $25.00
    • Vegetarian Lasagna

      layers of herbed ricotta, house marinara, spinach, mushroom, bell pepper, mozzarella, parmesan
      $20.00
    • Local Chicken Tortellini Alla Vodka

      Campo Lindo Farms Roasted Chicken, cheese tortellini, parmesan
      $26.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      scratch alfredo sauce + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $21.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      marinara, beef & pork meatballs, topped with shaved parmesan
      $26.00
    • Spaghetti & Marinara

      marinara, shaved parmesan
      $17.00
    • Pesto Penne

      pesto, mushroom, tomato, onion, bell pepper, lemon, parmesan + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $19.00
    • Arrabbiata Nuova

      Calabrian chilis, garlic, bell pepper, onion, tomato, parmesan
      $21.00
    • Penne Abruzzi

      bacon, creamy marinara, beef & pork meatballs, tomato, bell pepper, onion
      $24.00
    • Cavatappi Mac

      creamy cheese blend, topped with breadcrumbs + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $22.00
    • Tortellini Cordon Bleu

      scratch alfredo, ham, bacon, mushroom, scallion, fried chicken, shaved parmesan
      $25.00
    • Cajun Penne

      spicy creamy tomato sauce, shrimp, grilled chicken, italian sausage, onion, bell pepper, shaved parmesan
      $24.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      marinara, spaghetti, fried chicken, tomato, mozzarella, shaved parmesan
      $23.00
    • Seared Salmon

      pan seared, chickpea puttanesca, salmoriglio, served medium
      $26.00
    • Mushroom Risotto

      + anchovies $5 / grilled chicken $5 / fried chicken $6 / shrimp $7 / salmon $9 / lobster $10
      $14.00
    • Shrimp & Scallop Scampi

      linguine, butter, garlic, crushed red pepper, topped with house breadcrumbs, lemon wedge
      $25.00
  • Desserts

    • Tiramisu

      coffee soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa powder + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1
      $13.00
    • Cheesecake

      New York Style + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
      $12.00
    • Deconstructed Cannolis

      house made ricotta cream, chocolate chips, cannoli chips + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
      $12.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Torte

      Gluten Free! + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
      $12.00
    • Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

      Two house made cookies of select flavors with vanilla gelato in the middle!
      $12.00
    • 1 Scoop Gelato

      Vanilla Gelato + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
      $4.00
    • 2 Scoops Gelato

      Vanilla Gelato + chocolate sauce $1 / caramel sauce $1 / blackberry sauce $1 / strawberry sauce $1 / blueberry lemon sauce $1
      $7.50
  • Kid's Menu

    • Chicken Strips & Fries

      with fries & side of ketchup
      $10.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      marinara, 1 beef & pork meatball, garlic bread
      $9.00
    • Spaghetti & Marinara

      marinara, pasta, garlic bread + grilled chicken $4 / fried chicken $5 / shrimp $6
      $7.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      scratch alfredo, garlic bread + grilled chicken $4 / fried chicken $5 / shrimp $6
      $9.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      five cheese blend, penne, garlic bread + grilled chicken $4 / fried chicken $5 / shrimp $6
      $9.00
    • Butter Noodles

      Choice of Spaghetti, Penne, Linguine, Fettuccine, Cavatappi, or GF Fusilli
      $7.00

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