Truly exceptional from the moment you get there. Cozy interior, wonderful and knowledgeable staff, top-tier drinks and the food was out of this world. We will definitely be returning.

Food was SO fresh and flavorful. Chicken Basant was spectacular. The interior was very clean and had a really neat aesthetic. Can't wait to go back.

If you want to experience excellent Indian food in elegant surroundings served by waitstaff that understand and know the food really well. The ambience is wonderful and the noise level not so overpowering that you can hear each other talk I strongly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area or even if you're not, and just feel like having Indian food in Chicago. They keep the menu limited to a few items that they do really well.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we loved this place a lot. We ordered the gobi manchurian, lamb shank, and channa masala along with a cocktail. My favorite was the gobi manchurian because of the sauce. I have no idea how they do it, but it's a super tasty sauce that gives a very good spicy kick at the end so as you keep eating it you'll just keep feeling the heat. They're really good with the sauces at this place. The lamb shank was PERFECT, but a little too heavy. The meat fell right off the bone as it should and I was blown away on how they marinate it. If you're into slow cooked meats that fall off the bone then this is your kind of dish at this place! The oil from the dish definitely made a bit too heavy for the both of us but I STILL LOVED IT! The food here is freaking amazing! We came back a different day because we were just in the mood for some Indian food and this place immediately pops up. The ambiance is very romantic/intimate and the workers here are very nice. They are able to answer any questions you have about the menu as well as try to recommending you items to try whether it is your first time or returning customer. I cannot wait to be back here! Parking was free and we never parked anywhere farther than a block away or around the corner! We parked across the street the first time we came here and it was amazing!

When you walk in you are struck by the design-- it's a gorgeous spot. Our server was wonderful and anticipated our needs. The food was fantastic but what I was really obsessed with were their mocktails! The cocktails were good too as I tasted everyone's but I ordered strictly mocktails and I was blown away. I can't wait to return!

The cocktails were so creative, the hari pari was definitely the favorite! All the dishes we shared and were so flavorful. Our favorite was the pork belly achari, definitely don't skip it! Only dish we were slightly disappointed by was the mushroom kulcha with truffle garlic butter-- none of the flavors were really apparent, we actually ended up confusing it with the naan. Would definitely come back, some of the best Indian food I've had in Chicago.

Wanted to tried this restaurant from a while back, I tried this restaurant with my husband over dinner. I feel the food is more Americanised. We started off with Khule Aam, Azadi Time pass for drinks and for appies we had Jackfruit Cutlets and Chicken Malai Cilantro. The food was decent in taste. For main course we had Saag Paneer and Chicken Basant again the food was just average in taste and we felt that the chicken was cooked separately and then mixed with the sauce. I feel in terms of taste of food this place is little overhyped or may be I was hoping for more authenticity in terms of flavours. The ambiance was amazing and the service was fabulous. I would say try this place and see it for yourself!

Came here for a random date night after finding a reddit thread discussing the best indian food in the city. Was seated on the patio, which was absolutely perfect, although inside seemed like it wasn't too loud.. The food was all phenomenal and our server was really fun and playful. We don't normally drink with indian food, but all of the drinks looked amazing/unique.. so we went for it. I got something with dill and a lot of citrus that our server said was her favorite drink- it paired perfectly and was absolutely delicious.. I could have easily drank a second one. Overall, it was a top tier experience. I can't wait to come back..

Looking for a great dining experience and phenomenal modern Indian food? you cannot go wrong by visiting Basant. If you have been to the Brigadiers in London, you may find some similarities in the taste profile. Everything on the menu that we tried was outstanding. I've never had a more succulent fish tikka. The fish and chips were as good as it gets, bursting with a host of flavors.The aloo tikki with tamarind sauce and mint chutney was very flavorful. The chana masala is different than what you might expect, but it's a pleasant change. However, some may not like it due to the spice profile and it being on the drier side if you're used to the classic chana masala. The cocktails were very well crafted, and I loved the Eastern touch to the Western ingredients. Overall, Basant offers a unique and delightful dining experience that I highly recommend. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

One sentence review: From the quality of the food to the delightful service, perhaps the best dining experience I've had in 2023. I'll start by saying I am not a connoisseur of Indian cuisine. I've had the basics over the years, and ate many a masala at friends' houses as a kid. Some of those early experiences, like many, kept me at arm's length - but that's simply because they didn't taste like the food at Basant. We started with the Gobi Manchurian and the garlic naan, a delightful pairing enhanced by the absolutely incredible "complex red sauce" adorning our crispy cauliflower koftlas. Delicate with stunning depth of flavor, the layers of chili, garlic, ginger, and more make this sauce a standout - we were strategizing on having enough leftover for our naan, as well as seeing how it could be the base of a great pasta sauce or salsa. Jar that up and I'd be first in line to stock up. While we were deciding on an entree, we enjoyed the Chana Masala, an Old Delhi bean dish with brown sauce that we ate so fast we almost had a second round of. Absolutely delicious, almost like an Indian pasta e fagioli in some ways with the taste and texture of the beans. Another delicious dish that impressed us even more. The Saag was equally delicious, essentially an Indian pesto made with proprietary greens, another dish with layers of depth and complexity, atop perhaps the best cooked Jasmine rice I've ever had in my life. It's the kind of dish you almost have to force yourself to stop eating because it's so delicious - we actually had to do so as we simply kept wanting another bite. The service was great too, super friendly and attentive, and able to help guide you through unfamiliar dishes or ingredients. Our server was Mira, who was delightful. It's so rare to be blown away by a meal at this point, especially at these price points. We split four dishes and had two cocktails, and were out of there for about $100. And the meal and experience stay with you - on the walk home, we were texting people about it, thinking back to the last time we felt like this after a meal (Safta in Denver back when it opened in 2022). This is one of those restaurants that instantly goes in the rotation. The only problem is going to be forcing ourselves to try something else on the menu, knowing how delicious and nearly perfect all of these dishes were.