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Basant Modern Indian, Chicago, IL

Basant Modern Indian

4.7
4.7
456 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 770-3616
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Area
    North Center
  • Cross Street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 456 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basant Modern Indian offers an "exceptional" dining experience with "delicious" and inventive dishes that showcase a modern twist on traditional Indian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" cocktails and "attentive" service. A neighborhood gem with "great ambiance" and a welcoming atmosphere, it's perfect for a memorable night out.
456 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was divine and so good!!! Also loved the cocktails. However, we had a reservation and were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation which was disappointing.

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  2. Brooke

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried 3 different cocktails the lamb chops, duck breast, and tandoori chicken tikka - all amazing! Great service and ambiance as well. We will definitely be back!

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  3. FDAG

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Basant in the past and seems that food preparation has changed since I last visited. The appetizer kulcha was prepared as a naan. Also the Aloo Tikki was too spicy. Although the food was tasty- the kheer dessert excellent, I think you should reconsider your spice levels. My daughter was at dinner and could not tolerate the subzi we ordered mild. And we are Indian and thought the mild was more of a medium level. Your staff/space and service was excellent, but not sure if I will be returning.

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  4. Pradeep

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lamb chops were very nice and done right. But rest of the food was on the sweeter side maybe because of too much cinnamon in every dish. Breads were done very good too.

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  5. Karen

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Basant. Everything was delicious. The staff was kind and attentive and made good recommendations. Good portions too. Missed Samosas on the menu but hopefully they’ll bring those back .

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  6. Erica

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem! Cocktails were especially unique and outstanding.

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  7. DEEYANA

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing from the appetizer to the soup and main course. Great size proportions as well.

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  8. Roberto

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dishes, great cocktails and excellent service. Will definitely come back!

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  9. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! So delicious every time! It's a great addition to the neighborhood, and I hope it survives for many, many years!

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  10. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Modern Indian means limited menu and not very Indian. Food was pretty good. Not really what I had in mind for an occasional Indian meal.

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FAQs

Basant Modern Indian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 770-3616.

Basant Modern Indian is rated 4.7 stars by 456 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Basant Modern Indian

1939 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Byron and Lincoln (Close to Irving Park and Lincoln)
  • Area
    North Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 15:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line (Irving Park)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeet Singh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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