Gelso & Grand is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

1. Gelso & Grand

8.6
186 Grand St, (btwn Baxter St & Centre Market Pl), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 80 tips and reviews

MohitMohit: Basil Pesto pistachio pasta ❤️

MohitMohit: yesss I keep coming for the basil pesto pasta 😍👌🏻

Casey R.Casey Rae: Burrata bruschetta is delicious and if you have room for desert- the unicorn cannoli. Service is great and very quick.

Sant Ambroeus is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

2. Sant Ambroeus

8.7
259 W 4th St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 72 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel K: Vegetarian recommendation: mafalde al pesto. Long noodles with basil pesto and fava beans.

PureWowPureWow: The West Village branch of this Italian café is the perfect mix of stylish people & laid-back-by-day, romantic-by-night vibes. Grab a seat for a cappuccino, avocado toast and a prime vantage point. Read more.

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.

Lido Harlem is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

3. Lido Harlem

8.4
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 134 tips and reviews

Craig T.Craig Thompson: Try the Prosciutto, Basil Pesto And Parmesan Crostini

__TR3V__TR3V: Get there before 1pm to beat the church crowd for Sunday brunch. The French toast and the chicken panini are great options to try. Opt for the bottomless mimosas. Well worth it

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Finally an eatery that gives good service, good wine, good food and good face. This is one good looking staff. Check out their gay night for the hipster folk with cash.

Trufa is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

4. Trufa

8.0
3431 Broadway (139th & 140th Streets), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Harlem · 48 tips and reviews

Caitlin C.Caitlin Casiello: Favorites at Trufa: Basil Pesto Chicken Melt, gnocchi, the fries, the great, really friendly staff (esp. Karin/Corrine?), mimosas + pancakes for brunch, the hot chocolate.

Rose M.Rose Mayo: Weekend brunch here is fantastic! Fresh squeezed orange juice is the way to go.

Tiffany A.Tiffany Aviles: try the creme brûlée

Ottomanelli Bros is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

5. Ottomanelli Bros

9.2
1549 York Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Deli · Yorkville · 16 tips and reviews

Indigo O.Indigo Ortiz: Great deli! More bang for your buck. Plz support small family businesses.

Tinkerella66 T.Tinkerella66 Thats right!!!: Family has been coming here for way over 40 years !

Diana T.Diana Tomanelli: Dad's side

The Django is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

6. The Django

8.6
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Lounge · Tribeca · 20 tips and reviews

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: Had an amazing time here for the Shaken Not Stirred show! They serve up a delicious beef tartare and strong martinis.

JennJenn: For now, there's free wifi. Take advantage as there's no data service downstairs!

Ursula T.Ursula Tudela: Very sexy - go here immediately for a drink!

Loews Regency Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

7. Loews Regency Hotel

8.9
540 Park Ave (E 61st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 26 tips and reviews

Emily G.Emily Goldfischer: Go for Power Breakfast. Still the best place in New York to start the day with the top in every industry.

Brian G.Brian Goldberg: American breakfast is worth it. Morning pastries worth the trip to the gym. Library laid back atmosphere. Service could be more attentive.

Jairo M.Jairo Marte: Consistency, and professional service is reserved for your elite group here. Remember to use your concierge.

New York Burger Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

8. New York Burger Co.

7.5
470 W 23rd St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews

Mimi F.Mimi Fischer: Great sauces! Try Dijon maple, basil pesto & mango chutney (my faves - there are about a dozen in all)

Tiam S.Tiam Schaper: Just got the "Chelsea Burger" (bacon cheeseburger) and it is fantastic. Bacon is perfectly cooked and crispy. Be sure to try out all the sauces, that honey one is the best.

Ed T.Ed Torres: The Chelsea burger on a wheat roll is amazing. Straws are strange but great food!!

The Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

9. The Counter

7 Times Sq (btwn 41st & 42nd St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 230 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Buckwald: My favorite burger is brie, grilled pineapple, and basil pesto. Yum!

refinery29refinery29: From a mushroom burger on a potato bun to flatbread pizzas, there's something for everyone–including an organic wine list! This vegetarian bistro also has a gorgeous rooftop garden full of goodies. Read more.

Gilt CityGilt City: Offering four types of patty, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun (think: English muffin), The Counter makes it possible to build exactly 312,120 different burgers.

Evelyn's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

10. Evelyn's Kitchen

8.5
2317 1st Ave (b/t E 118th St & E 119th St)), New York, NY
Bakery · East Harlem · 20 tips and reviews

Denitria L.Denitria Lewis: Ayala's shop is full of dangerously delicious surprises. I am always pleased and take an extra treat for myself or a friend. The aljafores are amaze! Blondies have more fun!

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: This caterer has created a must stop en route to East River Plaza. Blondies are like crack and Mexican cocoa is kick @$$. Where else can you get an alternative to the cuchifritos options around here?

Jamal J.Jamal Jimoh: eat everything.

Clinton Gourmet Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

11. Clinton Gourmet Market

8.0
648 10th Ave (46th), New York, NY
Deli · Hell's Kitchen · 7 tips and reviews

Matthew F.Matthew Ferguson: Great selection of hard ciders.

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Good selection of beers and the guy clearly knew his stuff—picked out, without thinking about it, a 10% ABV IPA when I asked for same—very impressive

JohnJohn: The ice coffee is good but it is light on the caffeine

83 1/2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

12. 83 1/2

8.4
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 22 tips and reviews

Gabbie C.Gabbie Chamorro: The bass is an A+ with its fresh veggies. The hanger steak was delicious and traditional, loved the sauce. Portions are on the small side (but high quality) I regret not ordering apps. Lovely UES gem!

Chris T.Chris Towe: Ask about the 6 course 'blind' tasting menu. You sit at a bar overlooking the kitchen.

Lisa F.Lisa F: Great Italian restaurant. Excellent Gnocchi and pasta dishes.. attentive service.

Milano Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

13. Milano Market

8.9
1582 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Milano Markets are Italy within NYC type of gourmet shops. There's all sorts of Italian goodness here(sandwiches/salads/pastas/deli). This spot in the UES is great to grab snacks & eat at Central Park

Deep G.Deep Gujral: Make a custom sandwich from the fresh meats such as black Angus steak, country ham, or pastrami!! Amazing!

Matt H.Matt H: Best chicken cutlets, meatballs and broccoli rab I've ever had.

The Shops at The Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

14. The Shops at The Plaza

7.7
1 W 58th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Emeltri G. A.Emeltri G. Alegre: Be sure to visit Gramercy Park Flower Shop ;). And also great place to hang tasty foods and frozen yogurt

Felicia V.Felicia Valentine: One of the cutest flower boy I did ever see ♥ and very charming too ;)

Sheshelaghost L.Sheshelaghost LaGhost: One of a kind pieces! A-List fav! Womens clothes & Accessories.

Extra Virgin is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil Pesto in New York City.

15. Extra Virgin

8.3
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 240 tips and reviews

S. F.S. Fan: Tried the extra virgin fritatta! Basil pesto and goat cheese adds nutty and creamy taste to the dish.

Lindsay C.Lindsay C: Simply delicious! You can't go wrong with any of the fish options. Sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the outdoor seating (most two tops) on this adorable west village street.

Examiner.comExaminer.com: One word comes to mind when talking about Extra Virgin – fresh. Read more.