0161 526 4767
A family kitchen of charcoal, olive oil and recipes carried from Greece — sit in, take away, or order to your door.
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Our cuisine is inspired by the traditional tastes of the Mediterranean. This family-run restaurant is a place for authentic dishes, made from the freshest ingredients, from recipes passed down through the generations.
Each plate is a journey to the sun-soaked coasts of Greece — charcoal-grilled souvlaki, gyros, seafood, and the herb that gives us our name.
Meze, as we serve it
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You might wonder why we are called The Basil. It is because of a truly wonderful aromatic herb, used to flavour so many popular Greek dishes. Greek food simply would not be the same without it.
Basil, βασιλικός, grows abundantly in Greece. It finds its way into salads, breads, soups and grilled meats — a native plant of the Mediterranean, and the signature of this kitchen.
Tender marinated chicken, grilled and served with warm pita, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions.
Juicy roasted chicken in a soft flatbread with fries, salad and creamy tzatziki.
Two fillets with heart of palm, artichoke, dried tomato, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil.
Succulent lamb, skewered with peppers and grilled over charcoal, with pita and crisp salad.
£49.99
A mixed platter from the charcoal grill — 8oz ribeye steak, two lamb chops, a chicken souvlaki skewer, lamb kofta, pork sausage and chicken gyros — with tzatziki, pitta, chips, Greek salad, and two large Mythos beers. Book a table or pop in.
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From the charcoal
Food so good, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were actually in Greece.
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Yet another beautiful evening here. The restaurant is an absolute gem. Julianna is very, very welcoming and patient. Nothing is ever too much trouble, even when the restaurant is busy.
Food was super tasty and the restaurant itself had a lovely atmosphere. The owner is also such a lovely lady you can tell the business is ran on pure love.
If you’re looking for authentic Greek food and genuine hospitality, The Basil Greek Souvlaki is an absolute gem in Boothstown. Julianna and Joseph make you feel less like a customer and more like a guest in their home.
Hands down some of the best greek food I have had in years. My lamb souvlaki was truly outstanding — cooked to perfection over the hot coal grill.
We hold a Food Hygiene Rating of 5. Every dish is prepared to the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our Boothstown kitchen.
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