The short answer
Basilico: what visitors should know first
A good choice if you want a quiet Italian dinner away from the beach. Book in high season, because it is small and often full.
Useful facts
Basilico facts at a glance
- Location
- Courtyard of an old house off the main Anjuna road
- Dining style
- Italian restaurant
- Price signal
- ₹₹ (reportedly ₹300-₹500 per dish)
- Signature order
- Try: homemade pasta or wood-fired pizza
- Good for
- Quiet dinner, couples, groups
Why it matters
Why Basilico is worth your time
Anjuna has many international restaurants because the village has long attracted foreign visitors. Italian cooking is one of the most common, and Basilico is among those regularly named by guides.
It is also one of several places that use an old Goan or Portuguese-style house as a setting. That helps show that Anjuna is a village with older buildings and not only a beach strip.
It also suits travellers who want a change from fish thalis after a few days, in a quiet setting that is easier on older guests than the beach.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Courtyard setting
Dining in the courtyard of an old house gives the place its character.
- 02
Homemade pasta
Guides single out the pasta and the panna cotta.
- 03
Book ahead
It is small and fills quickly in the high season.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Book ahead if you plan to go in December or January, when the courtyard fills early. Arrive at dusk to enjoy the old house and garden setting. Order a pasta made in-house and share a pizza if you are a group.
Guides recommend the homemade pasta, calzones and panna cotta. Keep the order modest and leave room for dessert. If you are travelling with older relatives, ask for a table near the entrance.
Because lanes are narrow and poorly lit, plan your taxi in advance. Menus and prices change, so ask staff to confirm.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve a table in high season
- Arrange a taxi back in advance
- Ask for a ground-level table
- Check opening days before you go
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Off the main road to Anjuna Beach, Anjuna village
- Time needed
- 1.5-2 hours
- Best time
- Dinner; October to May
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Mostly on the ground level in a courtyard. Lighting can be low at night, and the approach is by narrow lanes, so arrange taxi drop-off close by.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are advised in high season. Check current opening days and hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Basilico
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Mostly on the ground level in a courtyard. Lighting can be low at night, and the approach is by narrow lanes, so arrange taxi drop-off close by.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Do I need to book Basilico?
In high season, yes. It is small and has been described as needing a booking.
What should I order?
Guides recommend the homemade pasta, pizzas and panna cotta.
Is it expensive?
Reports suggest mid-range, but check current prices.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
