
The Basil Leaf Cafe
Italian · Lawrence · $$

Italian · Lawrence, KS · $$$
Since 2009...award winning, locally owned and operated downtown restaurant featuring inspired handmade food, inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list. Great vegetarian & vegan options. WE'RE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK STARTING AT 3:00PM 2026 CLOSED DATES: July 4th Sept 7th Oct 12th Nov 26th Dec 25th We offer indoor and outdoor dining. Sunday thru Wednesday 3p-9p Thursday thru Saturday 3p-10p Walk-in happy hour runs MOST DAYS 3p til 6p Carryout & delivery available 3p-9p everyday Parties over 6 guests please call to make a reservation. Dining outdoors? Check that forecast and dress for success. If rainy or inclement weather results in 715 needing to cancel your outdoor reservation, we apologize, and are happy to work with you to book a future date. The safety and comfort of our team and our guests is always the top priority. Bringing your own wine? A corkage fee of $50 per 750ml will be added to your check. We look forward to seeing you! Katrina, Matt & the 715 Team.
“Came back for another try after not loving my first few visit (they put cinnamon in my margarita, which wasn’t my thing and cancelled steaks on their menu). This time I ordered the shrimp spaghetti and wow—it completely won me over. The spaghetti had an amazing chewy texture, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so flavorful. Definitely one of the better pasta dishes I’ve had in Lawrence. Glad I gave this place another chance!”
“715 is a wonderful place for diner. Great atmosphere, and staff is super nice and at the top of their game. They have a great menu with some solid regular items and a rotating list of features. Their patio setup is pretty solid also. Our favorite go to menu item is the Penne Ragu. It’s so delicious. It’s easily one of the top dishes on all of Lawrence. It’s so yummy and often all three of us will get it in the same meal.”
“ABSOLUTELY the best dining experience in Lawrence! Worth the drive for sure! Loved the buratta watermelon and peach with toasted crostini. Had a lovely wedge and chicken noodle soup. Loaded with chicken. LOVED the crab fresh pasta ravioli and arribatra pasta. A bit spicy but so good.”
“Probably the best restaurant here in Lawrence in my opinion, it always smacks. The food and the service are great. if you were looking for a good meal or a good date night or good night with your friends for a good meal, I recommend coming here. They always perform and the food is amazing!”
“Located at 715 Mass, this restaurant is known for good food and good service. Word is their cheeseburger is the best in town. Seating is available out back, inside and out front. Wine and mixed drinks available but only limited beer. Staff is good and operations are well managed. This is a recommended destination in Lawrence.”
715 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, US
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