The Basil Leaf Cafe

3.9 (724)

$30 and under

Italian

501 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

The Basil Leaf Café combines traditional homemade Italian flare with fresh and delicious California cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for pasta or a delightful entrée salad, fresh seafood or steak, you’ll find it in our casual and friendly dining room. Homemade desserts, risottos, soups, pasta sauces and salad dressings are created daily. Inviting outdoor patio. Lunch and Dinner served daily. Champagne Brunch every Saturday, and Sunday.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Monday: 11:30am - 8:30pm; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday - Thursday: 11:30am - 8:30pm; Friday: 11:30am - 9:00pm; Saturday: 10:30am - 9:00pm; Sunday: 10:30am - 8:30pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am- 2:30pm; HAPPY HOUR! Monday to Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Website
http://www.thebasilleafcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let us bring The Basil Leaf Cafe's delicious food to you. Call and let us make your next event a carefree success.
Private party facilities
The restaurant’s semi-private dining area is available for holiday parties, meetings, showers – any and all gatherings. Careful attention to detail ensures your event will be a success where you can relax, eat, drink and socialize with family and friends.

Location
501 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526
Neighborhood
Danville
Cross street
Church
Parking details
The Basil Leaf Cafe has street parking around the restaurant and is located within walking distance of two large, free municipal lots.
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Omelettes / Eggs Made to Order
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Belgian Waffles with Strawberries, Cream, Syrup
Organic Breakfast Sausage
Bacon
Selection of Breakfast Breads
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Fresh Fruit Salad
Yogurt
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
Organic Green Salad with Seasonal Berries
Spinach Salad with Mandarins
Homemade Pizza
Tortellini Carbonara
Rigatoni Neapolitano with Chicken

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Basil Leaf Cafe.

3.9

(724)

3.9Food
3.9Service
3.8Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

724 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 12, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was permanent out of business
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TEEJAY
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on August 5, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is closed and didn’t notify anyone. Planes a brunch for 2 weeks and walked up to our reservation with closed doors and a change of owner sign. At least notify people so they don’t get plans jackedup.
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Dbird
San Francisco25 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
So sorry that this excellent brunch restaurant is closing. Danville needs more places like this
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Jim47
San Francisco10 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 27, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The Basil Leaf Cafe Close the week end after we ate. Most of the staff had resigned, so service was slow but the few staff worked very hard and the food was quite good. Sorry to see them go, they will be replaced by a Mexican Rest set to open in October.
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JoeC
San Francisco8 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 14, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I've eaten here before and to be fair the other visits warranted a much higher review. According to the staff the rest. is being sold and will become a Mexican Rest. so they had limited menu and were understaffed in the Kitchen because of the new ownership. It is my understanding that the Basil Leaf will close down for 2 months to be remodeled and become a Mexican rest.
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Rick Gold
San Francisco65 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 13, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Man, has Basil Leaf lost its way. Only one waitress, un-bused tables, no bartender. This place used to be a place for a better than acceptable meal at a reasonable price. No more - in every possible way to construe that phrase.
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RussN Gold
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It is a shame they are closing. We have lived in Danville for 42 years and always have a good meal, great location and friendly service. Will miss Basil Leaf very much
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Busybea Gold
San Francisco44 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 1, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There were only 3 tables in the whole restaurant that had customers and it was Saturday night in Danville. My husband and I split a salad. It didn’t look like it had any dressing on it at all. It was the house salad with balsamic dressing, or supposed to be. My Saltimbocca was okay and my husband like the Pomodoro with chicken. Our friends had the Rigatoni which she liked but her husband ordered salmon that was over cooked. He was not happy and hardly ate it. Portions are really big too - i would prefer less and be happy with my dinner. I have had lunch there and liked it but I don’t think we will be having dinner there again.
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CindyC
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time here. The food is consistently good. Danville is a great place to people watch.
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Ladyj Gold
San Francisco29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday. I am just appointed to hear that they will be closing soon. I have gone there for many years and have always enjoyed their brunch and their staff. I will miss them😿
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Monday: 11:30am - 8:30pm; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday - Thursday: 11:30am - 8:30pm; Friday: 11:30am - 9:00pm; Saturday: 10:30am - 9:00pm; Sunday: 10:30am - 8:30pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am- 2:30pm; HAPPY HOUR! Monday to Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Website
http://www.thebasilleafcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let us bring The Basil Leaf Cafe's delicious food to you. Call and let us make your next event a carefree success.
Private party facilities
The restaurant’s semi-private dining area is available for holiday parties, meetings, showers – any and all gatherings. Careful attention to detail ensures your event will be a success where you can relax, eat, drink and socialize with family and friends.

Location
501 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526
Neighborhood
Danville
Cross street
Church
Parking details
The Basil Leaf Cafe has street parking around the restaurant and is located within walking distance of two large, free municipal lots.
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Basil Leaf Cafe

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Champagne Brunch

Omelettes / Eggs Made to Order

Eggs Benedict

French Toast

Belgian Waffles with Strawberries, Cream, Syrup

Organic Breakfast Sausage

Bacon

Selection of Breakfast Breads

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

Fresh Fruit Salad

Yogurt

Greek Salad

Caesar Salad

Organic Green Salad with Seasonal Berries

Spinach Salad with Mandarins

Homemade Pizza

Tortellini Carbonara

Rigatoni Neapolitano with Chicken

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable