What's Cooking At Basilico Italian Restaurant In Raritan

RARITAN, NJ — Basilico is the newest Italian restaurant in the area and they are generating rave reviews from local foodies.

Hillsborough couple Joe Trani and Kari LaSpisa opened Basilico at 46 W Somerset St. in Raritan on June 1. The restaurant serves authentic, made-from-scratch Italian cuisine straight from Trani's hometown of Ischia - an island off the coast of Naples in Italy. Read More: Hillsborough Couple Opens New Italian Restaurant In Raritan

Want to get a taste of what mouthwatering dishes they offer? Check out Patch's photo journey of some of their tasty dishes.

Burrata Bruschetta - ciabatta, burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze

Fried Calamari - fresh cut, hand floured squid, marinara

Arugula Salad - organic baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinaigrette

Ai Funghi - fresh pappardelle, marsala cream sauce, crumbled sausage, mushrooms, burrata, Parmigiano Reggiano

Bolognese - fresh pappardelle, house made meat sauce, ricotta

Pesto - gnocchi, house made pesto

Rigatoni Vodka - marinara, cream, vodka

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage - tossed with casarecce, olive oil & garlic

Salmon Puttanesca - filet of wild salmon, cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, vegetable of the day, potato of the day

Chicken Milanese - breaded chicken breast, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, olive oil, balsamic glaze, potato of the day

Cannoli - Pastry shells fresh filled with chocolate chip cannoli cream

Pistachio Ricotta Cake

Basilico is BYOB and offers outdoor dining. For more information on Basilico visit basilicoitaliankitchen.com or facebook.com/basilicoitalianrestaurant.

This story is part of Patch's "What's Cooking" series, which profiles local restaurants and eateries in the area. If you know of a local restaurant that should be profiled, contact alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.