The Pretzel Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

1. The Pretzel Bakery

8.9
257 15th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Hill East · 40 tips and reviews

Danielle B.Danielle Beer: Try the Basil Lemonade on a warm, sunny day. Can't go wrong.

Malika A.Malika Ash Shakur: Try the basil lemonade. It's really refreshing.

Sydney P.Sydney Paul: Friendly owner and the pretzels are delicious! Get the basil lemonade too!

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

2. sweetgreen

8.6
1512 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Cir & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 62 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Create ur own! Try arugula, basil, goat cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, olive oil, salt+pepper. Blow u away!

DavidDavid: Amazing salad! Try arugula, basil, goat cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, olive oil, and salt+pepper.

Joy H.Joy H: Try the blueberry basil lemonade when they have it. Refreshing and delicious!

Taylor Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

3. Taylor Gourmet

8.4
1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews

Jérôme T.Jérôme Tomasini: Vine sandwich (breaded chicken cutlet, prosciutto, sweet basil pesto and sharp provolone) is one of the best sandwiches I had in a long time.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Dixon Street Sandwich is just delicious: Roast pork, peppered ham, hot capicola, hoagie spread and sweet provolone

Brit M.Brit Morris: Get the broccoli rabe. On breaded chicken. With provolone. Actually just ask for the Broad Street. Also ask for Nick. :)

Ristorante Tosca is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

4. Ristorante Tosca

7.7
1112 F STREET NW, (btwn 11th & 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

ColleenColleen: had their housemade whole wheat spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil sauce - delicious.

Washington PostWashington Post: The preferred way to close a meal is in the company of Tosca's sublime blood orange tart set off with snowy basil granita. Read more.

Tom C.Tom Caraher: Bombay sapphire martini was very good. Highly recommend the joint!

&pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

5. &pizza

8.5
1005 E St Nw (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews

Alexus M.Alexus Moore: Try the basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and garlic oil finish.

Allen V.Allen Vogliano: We don’t have places like this where I’m from. So while it might not be a big deal for the locals, this is a pretty cool business model. Personal flat bread pizza with unlimited toppings!

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: Made to order flat pizza in the heart of DC!!! See for yourself!!!

Pleasant Pops is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

6. Pleasant Pops

8.1
(See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Adams Morgan · 9 tips and reviews

Lynn N.Lynn Nguyen: Pineapple basil is the best!!!

Rebekah J.Rebekah Johnson: Try the honey Lavender cream pop! Extremely refreshing.

AnneMarie H.AnneMarie H: don't miss avocado cream people :)

Mai Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

7. Mai Thai

7.6
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Georgetown · 26 tips and reviews

Kezia N.Kezia Nagia: Get the grilled tofu as appetizer and the flounder whole fish with basil sauce!

Melissa C.Melissa Chai: Drunken noodles fall short of what I've had back in New York (more basil and add egg!) but the red curry is pretty good

Enrique G.Enrique Granados: Be sure to get the pad thai it's great ! Also be sure to try the thai iced tea it terrific.

Sichuan Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

8. Sichuan Pavilion

7.8
1814 K St NW (at 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 50 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: If you're looking for a vegetarian dish, order the Eggplants with basil.

Francisco R.Francisco Ruscalleda: Wasn't crazy about the sesame chicken, it was a bit dry. The eggplant basil was fantastic!

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Kick off your meal with the beef and tendon appetizer.For mains, you must, must have the steamed beef (or pork if you prefer) in chili sauce and mapo tofu—two Sichuanese classics. Read more.

Wiseguy Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

9. Wiseguy Pizza

8.0
2121 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · George Washington University · 2 tips and reviews

AmbAmb: White pizza (ricotta, mozzarella, no sauce) with pesto and basil is yummy!

SarahSarah: Go for chicken masala and buffalo chicken pizza

Alta Strada is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

10. Alta Strada

7.9
465 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Crunchy Meatballs with spicy tomato basil sauce at are delightfully crispy and delicious!

Mattglobetrottingfoodie M.Mattglobetrottingfoodie M: Best pasta and bagel pizza we've ever tried!

Nick C.Nick Corven: Excelent service very kind lorena our waitress

CHOPT is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

11. CHOPT

8.3
730 7th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews

Joshua C.Joshua C.: Must try the basil mint pesto !!!! Absolutely amazing !!!!

Patrick R.Patrick R: Get the basil mint pesto dressing.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: New Mexico Verde salad burrito bowl is a hearty option: slow-cooked chicken, rattlesnake beans & brown rice over avocado, Mexican corn, spinach, purple cabbage, creamy chimichurri & red chile sauce.

Menomalé Pizza Napoletana is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

12. Menomalé Pizza Napoletana

8.9
2711 12th St NE (at Evarts St NE), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Brookland · 55 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Diavola pizza is mighty delicious: DOP San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di latte mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, red peppers

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Start off with the delicious appetizer of Coccio: garbanzo beans, Fior di latte mozzarella, Bulgarian feta, olive oil. Served with celery & freshly baked crostini bread. It's like Italian hummus!

Washington PostWashington Post: Serious pie enthusiasts have made the pilgrimage to Menomale since its 2012 opening for Ettore Rusciano's authentic Neapolitan pizza. Read more.

Timber Pizza Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

13. Timber Pizza Company

9.3
809 Upshur St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Petworth · 23 tips and reviews

AYHJAAYHJA: Pretty in Pepperoni w/Chorizo and fresh basil. #1337

David H.David Holtz: The bagel pop-up they run in the mornings is VERY good. The cheese is blended into the eggs!

Christopher C.Christopher C.: Pizza, breakfast, etc.

Thai Orchid's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

14. Thai Orchid's Kitchen

8.7
2314 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Anacostia · 13 tips and reviews

George F.George Francois: Chicken satay and chicken/shrimp basil fried rice are good!!!!

Karissa L.Karissa Leake: I love their Crispy Chicken, Drunken Noodles w/ Shrimp and their Sticky Rice. The food is great!

Raevyn W.Raevyn W.: EVERYTHING IS AMAZING. Especially the drunken noodles.

Pho Viet is one of The 15 Best Places for Basil in Washington.

15. Pho Viet

8.6
3513 14th St NW (at Parkwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 56 tips and reviews

SophieSophie: Best pho I've had in the DC area. Quality broth, excellent meats, fresh bean sprouts and basil. Outstanding whether spicy or not.

Katarina K.Katarina Katsma: Amazing! Best place hands down. They go pretty Spicy, so if you're not a fan I'd recommend going mild.

John S.John Stinson: this place blows pho 14 out of the sky. try the fried sweet potato.