Happy Camper is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

1. Happy Camper

8.8
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: TORY (Romas, artichoke hearts, roast garlic, fresh basil, feta & olive oil) - substituted mozzarella for feta

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Marinara, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Build Your Own 10” Pizza (Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Arugula, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Basil)

Prosecco is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

2. Prosecco

8.5
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: AVOCADO (Avocado, grilled Maine lobster and prawns, red bell peppers, scallions, basil oil, balsamic, fresh basil)

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: It may not be fit for communion, but even the Pope can appreciate a nice bubbly.

L'Appetito is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

3. L'Appetito

8.3
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews

Paul O.Paul O1KO: Their Parma is so good here! Mozzarella ball cut in half, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil on top of prosciutto on an Italian bread!

@AngelaWoody@AngelaWoody: One of my favorite places in Chicago! You will be satisfied with anything you order!!

Adrian G.Adrian Galli: They don't have it everyday but if you catch them when they have their Italian beef, get it. Might be the best in the city.

La Scarola is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

4. La Scarola

8.6
721 W Grand Ave (btwn Halsted & Union), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 68 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You don’t just eat at La Scarola, you feast. Still, it’s worth it to save a little room at the start for a cup of pasta e fagioli soup, which brims with cannellini beans, fresh basil and cheese. Read more.

Taste T.Taste Tester: The place to go for REAL Italian! Loved this dish so much that I saved it for the trip back home!

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: Be hungry & enjoy!

Armand's Victory Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

5. Armand's Victory Tap

9.1
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Some of the best service I've ever had! Everyone was so friendly! Gorgeous interior. Loved the On Tap Pinot Noir and the rolled eggplant app. Can't wait to come back when we are hungrier!

Honey L.Honey Little: Get the meatballs!!!

Zenaida S.Zenaida Samaniego: Great food, great service,

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

6. Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern

8.6
3647 N Clark St (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 4 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mandujano: Great atmosphere before and after Cubs games

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Must try the brunch buffet on the weekends with a $15 all you can drink mimosas or bud light package.

Randy K.Randy Kirchhoff: Great vibe within the shadows of Wrigley Field.

Wisma - Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

7. Wisma - Chicago

8.6
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · West Loop · 4 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Wisma has des Rosiers’s silky soups, hearty sandwiches and sensible entrées (salmon with quinoa), all of it delicious, all of it made with sustainably, and priced as if it were in the suburbs. Read more.

Jordan B.Jordan Bouvier: The soups will blow your mind.

Rosemary M.Rosemary M: You've got to try their butternut squash soup; so good!

Vinnie's Sub Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

8. Vinnie's Sub Shop

9.0
1204 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 9 tips and reviews

Nina W.Nina Wadz: Amazing subs by amazing people freaking love it!

Vicki R.Vicki R.: Really great proportions on these sandwiches, awesome bread, and crazy friendly service.

Lorenzo S.Lorenzo Sorice: The turkey with pesto mayo and fresh moz is amazing.

Ignotz Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

9. Ignotz Ristorante

8.7
2421 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 11 tips and reviews

Margo A.Margo Andrews: Lasagna, clam sauce, and gnocchi were awesome! As well as the bread and more importantly, the service!

Jeff W.Jeff Willinger: The best advise I can give is to go to another place. UNLESS you have 2-3 hours for dinner in a non-A/C place, go somewhere else.

Sly G.Sly Gam: Very good food and wonderful service!

DiMaggios Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

10. DiMaggios Cafe

8.5
7326 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL
Café · 9 tips and reviews

ToyBlock M.ToyBlock Music: The sesame cookies are just like the ones we get in Palermo. Yum.

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: Cookies here are fresh and delicious! Love the raspberry jam-filled ones!

Angela A.Angela Angela: Best eggplant parm around!

Fox's Beverly Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

11. Fox's Beverly Pub

8.6
9956 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Beverly · 11 tips and reviews

Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster: Al Capone’s sister had a deli here. Now, it’s a family joint that manages to be BOTH Irish & Italian, with great pizza and terrific corned beef. This is the oldest of the 4 Fox’s restaurants. Read more.

Kenneth B.Kenneth Barnes: Great pizza

Suhailah S.Suhailah Stevenson: BEST wings & pizza!!!!!

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

12. Beatrix

8.9
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Visited for brunch. Lots of fresh and healthy options to start the day. Laidback atmosphere, good mix of families and friend groups. Snag a table on the patio.

C R.C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.

morgmorg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!

Bites Asian Tapas is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

13. Bites Asian Tapas

7.3
3313 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lakeview · 31 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: BASIL CREAM MUSSELS (Fresh and sustainable. Sweet sake, garlic, fresh basil, Thai bird chili and a splash of cream. Served with toasted baguette.)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: SQUID INK FRIED RICE (Spanish squid ink, jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, sweet corn and fresh basil.)

SarahSarah: They have a gorgeous patio in the back. Its a must for nice weather!

Janson's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

14. Janson's Drive-In

8.8
9900 S Western Ave (at W 99th St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Beverly · 15 tips and reviews

Wendy P.Wendy Pettas: Opening again soon. Cheese fries and Banana Chocolate shakes. Can't wait.

CheapismCheapism: Grab shakes and hot dogs at this drive-in with lots of outdoor eating space. Grilled cheese sandwiches for $1.79, chili cheese dogs for $1.99. Wash it all down with the famous banana milkshakes. Read more.

LaTisha H.LaTisha Haygood: Chocolate shake and Chicago style hotdog

Siam Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Chicago.

15. Siam Pasta

8.6
7416 N Western Ave (Fargo), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · West Ridge · 12 tips and reviews

Nicki J.Nicki J: Best local Thai food I've ever had! The eat-in experience is top notch because the service is great and the restaurant is large and nicely decorated. Parking sucks though. Read more.

TT: Get the chicken pad see iew & ask for it spicy! The sweet cucumbers are yummy too. Great service. Been a long time customer.

Dawn B.Dawn Bradley: Good food, hold the green beans