Our verdict
Basilico is the Italian restaurant on the mezzanine floor of Erbil Rotana in Iraq. Its menu includes antipasti, pasta, pizza and desserts, and the restaurant welcomes non-resident diners as well as hotel guests for lunch and dinner.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.
The menu
What to order
- Linguine all'Aragosta
- Fresh pasta dishes
- Pizza
- Panini
- Italian desserts
Basilico is the Italian restaurant on the mezzanine floor of Erbil Rotana in Iraq. Its menu includes antipasti, pasta, pizza and desserts, and the restaurant welcomes non-resident diners as well as hotel guests for lunch and dinner.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
World Culinary Awards Iraq's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026
World Culinary Awards
Full recognition history (2 entries)
World Culinary Awards Iraq's Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1
World Culinary Awards
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Details
- Elegant
- Modern
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Refined and elegant yet warm and modern, with the feel of an Italian escape inside a 5-star hotel; guests highlight carefully selected, friendly service and a comfortable dining room suited to relaxed yet upscale meals.
Around Basilico
Basilico is at Erbil Rotana, mezzanine floor, Gulan Street, Erbil.
- QI 21 Sushi and Grills, 0.7 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 1 restaurant in Erbil.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Basilico through its website.
Questions about Basilico
- Where is Basilico?
- Basilico is at Erbil Rotana, mezzanine floor, Gulan Street, Erbil.
- What recognition has Basilico received?
- Basilico is recognised by World Culinary Awards Iraq's Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 #1 and World Culinary Awards Iraq's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026.
- How do I book Basilico?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact Basilico through its website.
- What else is near Basilico?
- Nearby in Erbil: QI 21 Sushi and Grills (0.7 miles).