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   JosephM

   Orlando

   18 reviews

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   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 14 May 2022

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   Hadn't been to Basil Leaf Cafe since the 1st time we toured KU before our son decided to study there. 6 years and a Masters Degree later our son asked to go there again after his ceremony. It was pretty good we all had one of their pasta dishes and enjoyed them all. The food came out quick our server was very helpful. The only negative part of the experience was the hostess who just had an awful attitude towards us when we asked about possibly lowering the AC that was blowing down on our table. Then she brought us our salad we ordered for the table to share but no silverware or plates?? Anyway the foods plenty good enough to give it a try if you're in Lawrence and thinking about it.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 May 2022

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   We made a reservation for a special event. I even called the day before to add one person on to my reservation and possibly move the time up. I was told no problem to add a person but the time could not be moved up. That was fine totally understandable on a busy graduation weekend. When we arrived we where told we had no reservation.. We were told we could wait for a table but it was very obvious that no table would be clearing out any time soon. Very disappointing!

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   Foodie

   St. Louis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 13 May 2022

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   Love love love this place! Great food and great service. Highly recommend!

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   BrendaM

   Kansas City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 11 May 2022

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   This was a thank you dinner for my cousin that just moved back from Alaska and just wanted a good Italian restaurant. I had heard good things and none of the four of us had been here before. The Basil Leaf did not disappoint!! Great service - great food - charming atmosphere. Will definitely recommend The Basil Leaf and will be back soon!!! Thanks for a great evening!!!!

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   FranksRealty

   Kansas City

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Mother’s Day dinner, pleasantly surprised! Great food, great service, highly recommend!

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   ConnieS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 May 2022

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   This was our first time dining at Basil Leaf Cafe. We will definitely be coming again! It was wonderful!

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   LindaandBill

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 May 2022

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   Tasty Italian food in a cozy neighborhood venue. Very reasonably priced. We will be back.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 30 April 2022

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   Very good food and service. Small place and pretty loud, but would definitely recommend for good Italian dishes.

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   Kris

   Kansas City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 April 2022

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   Food was great, as well the service. Very sweet and attentive. Location is very cute and the ambience would've been perfect, especially for Easter Dinner with my folks from across the pond, had the kitchen not been blasting Beastie Boys the entire meal so loud that it drowned out the mellow music being played in the dining room. My parents were rather annoyed, and despite asking our server if they could turn it down, nothing changed. I get it. I'm a chef. I love to blast my music in the kitchen as well after hours, but this was just unprofessional.

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    RoyE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    Great place! Good Italian food and excellent service.

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    Foodie

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

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    Amazing food!! So fresh and so delicious. Quaint restaurant that’s perfect for special occasions or just a fantastic meal.

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    AmyG

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2022

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    It was a perfect evening!

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    Lovestoeat

    Phoenix

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 28 March 2022

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    Love this restaurant in Lawrence. It's got great food and service. The interior is so pleasant. A great addition to the restaurant offerings and 1 of the few Italian restaurants in town

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    DavidW

    Kansas City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2022

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    We had not eaten there since before COVID. Took our grandson and his Mom there for an early dinner. It was as good as we remembered it. The calamari appetizer was outstanding as were all the entrees. I had the Cajun Penne, my wife and grandson's Mom had Shrimp Scampi and the grandson had Shrimp Fettucine All great and the servings are plentiful. Glad we didn't order a salad and certainly no room left for dessert, unfortunately. We went to an early dinner so it was relatively quiet. it's a small place so may get noisier when it's full. Service was great. They are open for lunch on Saturday and Sundays.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2022

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    Ladies night. Good service. One of our meals was cold. Had to send it back and it was returned slightly warmer. All other meals were great as well as wine selections. Our dish was comped for the inconvenience which we appreciated very much. Waitress was very sweet and a accommodating.

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    KelliB

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2022

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    The food is amazing and service is superb! Madison is the best server!

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    GregT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2022

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    Wonderful food in a small cafe atmosphere. It’s where we go for a special meal.

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    MikeW

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2022

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    Great service and food!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2022

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    And this is our absolute go to date nights dinner location. The food and atmosphere are amazing.

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    BeckieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2022

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    We had the steak and Brussels spouts, and all was excellent!

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    Lynn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2022

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    Excellent food in a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

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    ShawnW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2022

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    First time eating here, food was fantastic. We will be back.

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    datenightdiva

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2022

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    Still awesome. Salmon was perfectly cooked, and Brussels Sprouts yummy as ever. The risotto was a little overcooked and dry, but I'm gonna allow one not-so-perfect ingredient, since everything else was exceptional! Thank you, Basil Leaf!

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    Jodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2022

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    Food was delicious and service was great! Will eat here again!

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    GregJ

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2022

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    The food is alway good. Madilin did an excellent job taking care of us!!

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    OliviaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2022

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    Cozy atmosphere, great food and our waitress was kind and did a fantastic job.

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    MichaelW

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2022

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    The Basil Leaf Cafe was a great find. Excellent food and service. Our server/bartender Pearl was great. Only complaint is the bar ran out of olives and I was looking forward to a martini. But Pearl made a good alternative and they have a good wine selection at fair prices. We will definitely make the trip back to Lawrence.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2022

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    Favorite local neighborhood spot. Small and quaint. Simple but complete wine and cocktail list, excellent food especially for the price and friendly fun staff.

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    DonM

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2021

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    Great food and service. Highly recommend!

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    MattB

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2021

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    Regular date night place with my wife of 22 years. Love Basil Leaf staff is friendly, food is great and one of the best horsefeathers in Lawrence.

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    DutchGuy

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2021

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    Food is great although portion sizes are oversized so I generally split a dish with someone.

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    AngelaH

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2021

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    We have been frequent customers of Basil Leaf, but we had the worst service we’ve ever experienced last night. We had reservations and arrived right on time. It is a small space, and we were aware of that, but when we were seated, there was a small two person table located right in the middle of a large holiday gathering, and three open 4 person tables away from the crowd. We asked if we could be seated at one of the 4 tops, but the hostess said no, they were for larger groups that also had reservations. That would have been fine, but the next three groups that came in (within 15 minutes of us) were all groups of two, and they were all sat at the 4-person tables. Then we were never asked if we wanted drinks other than water, which was never refilled. As we were in the middle of the large holiday group that took up several tables, my husband and I could not really talk to each other due to the noise. Then at the end, we were ready for dessert, but to-go boxes were dropped at our table and the check was brought without asking if we wanted anything else, so we left. The food is always good, but I don’t think we’ll be back anytime soon.

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33. JB

    JenniferB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2021

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    Good place to eat. Food was good not great. Service was great. Pretty expensive. Would probably go again jusy not very often.

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    Tommy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2021

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    The staff has been gracious and friendly each time we have visited. Food is flavorful and the portions are generous. Can be a little loud when busy.

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    Charles

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2021

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    Excellent, simple, classic food. We definitely plan to go back.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing waitress and quick service! Definitely making this a place we come back to

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2021

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    First time trying and went early and got a reservation- very popular. Great food! Had great leftovers!

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    SteveH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2021

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    I was pleasantly surprised by the food and service as the ambiance was unpretentious - which I like. My son and I were both very pleased with our meal and the tiramisu was the best I've ever had. Unfortunately, they were out of several items, but in the end we were pleased and will return.

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39. KC

    KCGinger

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2021

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    My shrimp scampi was the best dish I’ve had in years. And the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy. Such a great place. I can’t wait to go back.

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    GuestDM

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2021

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    We were in a group of 4. 3 of our meals were very good. The 4th, spaghetti, was way over seasoned, and our friend said not as good as in the past.

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