What time does Basilico open and close?

Basilico opens at 7am and closes at 11:30pm daily, making it a reliable option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anything in between.

Does it have outdoor seating?

Yes, the restaurant offers outdoor seating, which is typical for Ksamil's waterfront dining scene.

Takeout is available alongside dine-in service.

The risotto and seafood linguine are signature dishes, while pistachio pasta and moussaka are also highly rated. Many meals come with complimentary dessert.

Does the restaurant serve alcohol?

Yes, Basilico serves wine, beer, and rakija.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the restaurant.

Basilico Restaurant

Name: Basilico Restaurant
Address: Ksamil 9706, Albania, Ksamil, AL
Telephone: +355 68 624 2717
Rating: 4.8

Restaurants in Ksamil

4.80(1,173)Open now +355 68 624 2717

About

Basilico Restaurant sits in Ksamil, the coastal village that's become Albania's unexpected food destination. The menu runs through Italian classics—risotto, seafood linguine, pistachio pasta—alongside Greek staples like moussaka, all executed with enough precision to justify the loyal following. Open from breakfast through late dinner, it's built itself on both the small details (free dessert, local rakija) and the fundamentals: wine and beer, dine-in and takeout, Wi-Fi for those who want it.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 1,173 Google reviews

Food Quality9.7
Service9.7
Ambience9.6
Value for Money9.5
Accessibility8.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Highlights

Risotto and seafood linguine anchor the menu
Free dessert with most meals
Pistachio pasta and moussaka standouts
Open 7am to 11:30pm daily
Full bar with wine, beer, rakija

Why we like it
We return to Basilico because it does the obvious things extremely well. The risotto alone pulls people back, but it's the consistency across the menu—from moussaka to panna cotta—that keeps it packed. In a village where food tourism is the whole point, Basilico has somehow avoided the trap of relying on novelty. The outdoor seating, the free dessert, the late hours: these feel like the result of listening to what people actually want.

Best for

Casual Seaside DinnersFamily MealsLate-Night DiningCoffee And Brunch

Location

Ksamil 9706, Albania

Plus Code: Q293+Q6 Ksamil, Albania

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Frequently asked

About Basilico Restaurant

What time does Basilico open and close?
Basilico opens at 7am and closes at 11:30pm daily, making it a reliable option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anything in between.
Does it have outdoor seating?
Yes, the restaurant offers outdoor seating, which is typical for Ksamil's waterfront dining scene.
Can I get takeout?
Takeout is available alongside dine-in service.
What should I order?
The risotto and seafood linguine are signature dishes, while pistachio pasta and moussaka are also highly rated. Many meals come with complimentary dessert.
Does the restaurant serve alcohol?
Yes, Basilico serves wine, beer, and rakija.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the restaurant.

9.9/10

Exceptional · based on 1,173 Google reviews

Food Quality9.7
Service9.7
Ambience9.6
Value for Money9.5
Accessibility8.8

How we score

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Review breakdown

1,173 reviews

5
1,070
4
57
3
24
2
15
1
7

What visitors mention

moussaka38pistachio pasta24outdoor seating3panna cotta

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21

risotto51

seafood linguine17

free dessert23

rakija15