Reviews


As of current, you have 532 opinions from 5 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for Basil Nut is 4.5, denoting that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests. Basil Nut Cafe in Katoomba offers a truly delightful dining experience, with a mix of reviews from disappointed customers to ecstatic ones. While some were let down by inconsistent quality and misinformation about the dishes being vegan, others raved about the delicious food, particularly the beef and duck dishes. With a varied menu that includes gluten-free options and helpful staff, this Southeast Asian restaurant is praised by many for its flavorful dishes, large portion sizes, and cozy atmosphere. Overall, Basil Nut Cafe seems to be a hidden gem worth visiting for a memorable dining experience in the Blue Mountains.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 532 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Urban
20.11.2017 - 21:29

We've searched for a restaurant and were really surprised: a little bit out of the way is this little gem located in the Katoomba Arcade. No space for huge grou...

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Avery
20.11.2017 - 21:29

Read the reviews on TripAdvisor and thought my husband and I would try it. We were not disappointed. The meals were delicious and enjoyed everything we ordered....

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Ivah
20.11.2017 - 21:29

Don't let the name fool you, this is an exceptional (BYO) Asian restaurant. The staff were lovely; menu, food quality & presentation were impeccable. We enjoyed...

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Chelsea
20.11.2017 - 21:29

By chance we saw this cafe/restaurant at the end of a mall. It looked a bit quirky and certainly offered the most amazing range on its dinner menu. It's obvious...

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Jade
20.11.2017 - 21:29

As everyone has said, what a great find in an arcade on the Main Street. It has a welcoming feel and the food, along with menu choice, was amazing.

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 517 reviews
Hillary
04.08.2023 - 09:37

My absolute favourite restaurant in Katoomba. I keep coming back time and time again. Have never had a low quality meal there. I have the seafood curry in a coc...

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Jennifer
04.08.2023 - 09:37

Found this little gem quite by chance when looking fir so solace warm to eat after a strenuous bush walk A gem it was the food was delicious and service was sur...

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stark
04.08.2023 - 09:37

A hole in the wall type cafe that offers fast but delicious asian fusion food. It was different but flavourful if a bit too chilli for our child. Service was gr...

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Mary
04.08.2023 - 09:37

We were sadly disappointed with our last visit as the quality has slipped. My partner's Pad Thai only had 2 prawns in it while my BN special salad had at least...

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Merritt
04.08.2023 - 09:37

Excellent food. The Asian duck amazing. The caramelised chilli fish pyramid was excellent. The mussaman curry very good with great flavour and tender meat plus...

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 10 reviews
whichezra
17.07.2024 - 06:36

This small but very busy restaurant has a decent amount of vegan options in a town with no vegan restaurants. Came here with a group of 6 (3 omnis, 2 vegans, 1...

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EdYan
17.07.2024 - 06:36

Really enjoyed our salt and pepper trio and basil chili eggplant with a side of wild rice, ordered from the 'vegetarian and vegan ' section of the menu. Cosy, b...

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DarthJuice96
17.07.2024 - 06:36

I got the laksa made Vegan, very easy menu. Lots of vegan options and a few non vegan meals can be made vegan as well which was great! Will definitely be back!

HWy
17.07.2024 - 06:36

Many of the meals can be adapted to be vegan and the staff are really helpful and understanding. I had Nasi Goreng which was delicious. It came with a variety o...

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Valeria*
17.07.2024 - 06:36

Staff are extremely polite receptive to any requests or alteration

Googleusercontent
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews
g34647
27.06.2024 - 04:24

Outstanding food with knowledgeable staff who can advise all GF requirements.

benjamin189303
27.06.2024 - 04:24

Excellent food and they can make it gluten free. Just let them know.

ArianaontheIsle
27.06.2024 - 04:24

This is a great little restaurant and almost everything can be made gluten-free. We weee 3 adults and 4 kids and we all enjoyed our food.

EssjayR
27.06.2024 - 04:24

A fantastic southeast asian restaurant with many gluten free items on the menu. Be sure to tell the staff when ordering. I'm coeliac, and have been eating here...

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Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
fiona43865
27.06.2024 - 04:24

Many reliable gluten free delicious options. Owner is fantastic and knows about coeliac needs.

Hortense
15.01.2023 - 06:55

this is a great little restaurant and almost everything can be made gluten-free. we weep 3 adults and 4 children and we all enjoyed our food.

Roberta
15.01.2023 - 06:55

a fantastic Southeast Asian restaurant with many gluten-free meals on the menu. tell the staff to be sure to decide when ordering. in the zöliakie and eats here...

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