The Basil Leaf And Cafe In Mat

The menu choices were good. Food was also very good. Prices were a bit high for a place that needed a serious facelift on the outside, with old asbestos shingles and some obvious cheap exterior repair work. We were happily surprised at the hidden courtyard and backyard dining areas. There are also two completely separate interior dining rooms. So why not five stars? I can overlook a somewhat shabby exterior. After all, the service was good too. The problem was the actual host (who might be an owner, not sure). There was no smile or anything welcoming about the way we were greeted. I was sternly asked if I had a reservation, even though the place was at around 30% of capacity, so the question struck me as pretentious and unnecessary. If I were there to join a larger party, I clearly would have shared that information upon entry. We were not given a choice for our table, even though we were the only ones eating in the forward courtyard area. The guy didn't engage with us one bit and didn't even supply menus, so as a former restaurateur, I think he may need to reassess his role there.

I haven't been there personally, but the owner doesn't seem to be a serious person! Our invoice for furniture components dated back to 16th of November 2021 is although several times been reminded still not paid!

Food is good and ambience is nice but they take more reservations than they can accommodate so expect long waits

Went for lunch ordered main course salad w/chicken friend had pasta clams, 2 drinks We shared a dessert profiterol. Very pricy profiterol was hard not fresh. Wasn't worth the pricy bill.

Beautiful Place, Amazing Food, Staff is Amazing !!!