About Us

Our Story

The restaurant is co-owned by Giuseppe (Joey) Trani and Kari LaSpisa. Joey was born in Princeton, NJ and moved back to the island of Ischia in Italy with his family when he was 6. He spent the next 30 years there until returning back to the US. While in Italy Joey attended culinary school and eventually owned 2 pubs on the island. Since returing to the United States in 2014, Kari and Joey have worked together in several restaurants over the last 7 years.

In The News

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Basilico serves authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients available.

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Basilico, an Italian restaurant inspired by the chef’s time growing up on the island of Ischia in Italy, opened June 1 in Raritan.

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Location and Hours

Basilico

46 West Somerset Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-393-1600

Monday – closed
Tuesday 4 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday 4 pm – 9 pm
Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday 4 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday 4 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday – closed

Reservations recommended