Basil's | Bar & Restaurant

confidence 70% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

The venue claims completely gluten-free fryers and marks dishes GF on its menu (including gluten-free buns, cauliflower crust, and pasta substitutes). However, this is a shared kitchen and the claims are venue-controlled without independent verification or a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Coeliac diners should confirm protocols with staff.

Honest caveat: The venue is a chain (Tavern in the Square) — kitchen practice may vary by location; these claims apply to the East Greenwich RI branch only.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Several dishes are tagged [vegan] on the menu, including Guacamole and Bang Bang Broccoli. The kitchen is shared and no dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned. Vegan diners should verify with the server.

Honest caveat: No dedicated vegan equipment is noted; cross-contact from shared fryers (used for dairy and gluten items) is possible.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu marks many dishes [v] (vegetarian). As a venue with extensive vegetarian options, staff should be able to direct vegetarian diners. Shared kitchen with no dedicated vegetarian prep.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Tier B (Reliable): a 100% dedicated nut-free kitchen was claimed but could not be verified against the cited sources. The most likely interpretation is a venue that offers nut-free-friendly options from a shared kitchen, not a dedicated facility. Signals on record: dedicated kitchen claimed; dedicated fryer claimed. Ask staff about prep separation before relying on the kitchen for nut-free safety.

Honest caveat: The claim is venue-controlled and not independently verified; if an audit finds nuts on premises the tier would change. The chain operates multiple locations — nut-free status may not apply to all branches.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The venue states it provides completely dairy-free fryers and offers plant-based cheese (+$1). Dishes are not consistently tagged DF. Shared kitchen with dairy ingredients. Cross-contact risk is present but lower for fried items.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu marks some dishes [p] (pescatarian), e.g., Sesame Salmon. The venue likely can accommodate pescatarian requests, but no dedicated pescatarian prep.

confidence 40% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

The menu does not tag items for egg. The standard raw/undercooked warning mentions eggs. No dedicated equipment or staff protocol is described. Call ahead to discuss egg-free options.

confidence 30% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No menu tags or kitchen claims regarding soy. Call ahead to discuss soy-free options.

confidence 40% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No menu tags or kitchen statements about shellfish appear. The standard allergen warning mentions shellfish as a risk but this is boilerplate. Call ahead to confirm whether the kitchen can accommodate shellfish-free orders.

confidence 20% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No mention of halal certification or practices. Call ahead.

confidence 20% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No mention of kosher certification or practices. Call ahead.

confidence 20% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No mention of low-FODMAP options on the menu or in kitchen statements. Call ahead to inquire.

confidence 20% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No menu tags or kitchen claims regarding sugar-free options. Call ahead.

confidence 20% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

No keto tags on the menu or kitchen claims. Some protein-heavy dishes may be adaptable. Call ahead.