The best Italian restaurants in Basel
Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Basel? The city on the Rhine offers far more than standard pasta and pizza. From authentic trattorias to modern Italian fusion cuisine. Here you will find a selection of restaurants known for quality, atmosphere and service. Download the Taste Match App for free and create your personal taste profile. You will then receive tailored recommendations for the best Italian restaurants in Basel that truly match your taste.
A selection of the best Italian restaurants in Basel
Restaurant Chez Donati
Chez Donati, in a prime location near the Johanniterbrücke bridge, is an institution. It was opened in 1950 by Manilo Donati as one of the first Italian restaurants in Basel.
DIO/MIO Pizza
The DIO/MIO pizza is a true Neapolitan—as hot as Vesuvius and at least as sophisticated as Sophia Loren.
GANNET RESTAURANT
Unfortunately, none of us have a nonna who cooks Italian food - and we don’t need one with this chef. But we chose him mainly because of his name - why does it remind us of Italian culinary herbs? “Basil! One penne al limone! But subito!”
mezzo
It’s simple: pasta from Squadra Violi and pizza from the notorious 801 aka Tobias Gottwald.
Ristorante Valentino
Ristorante Valentino in Basel stands for classic, hearty Italian cuisine prepared with passion and fresh ingredients. A place to enjoy, linger, and feel like you’re in Italy.
Castello Toscana
Castello Toscana serves Tuscan delicacies in a warm Mediterranean atmosphere, where Italian hospitality, fine cuisine, and holiday flair come together.
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FAQ
We believe that finding the right restaurant today is too complicated and time-consuming. We want to give people their time back and bring back the joy of discovering restaurants. That is why we include all restaurants in a city in the app, so you can quickly find those that truly match your taste.
Taste Match is an app that learns your personal taste profile and recommends Italian restaurants in Basel in seconds. Simply download the app, complete a short taste quiz and receive personalized suggestions.
Taste Match uses its own matching algorithm – no star ratings involved. You see recommendations from people with a taste profile similar to yours. We also maintain up-to-date menus and reservation options for all restaurants in the app – not just those that pay for it. The result: discoveries that truly fit you.
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The best Italian restaurants in Basel depend on your personal taste. With the Taste Match App, you can find restaurants that match your preferences in seconds, whether classic trattorias, modern Italian cuisine, vegan options or trendy aperitivo bars.
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