Brick & Basil Wood Fired Pizza Company – Italian
The flicker of a wood-fired oven casts a warm, inviting glow over this lively space, where the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of charred crusts and bubbling, artisanal cheeses. Guests gather to share inventive, fire-kissed comfort foods ranging from crispy, golden arancini and smoky meatballs to playful, globally-inspired bites like Philly cheesesteak rangoons and hot honey cheese. It is a soulful retreat where traditional hearth-cooking meets bold, modern cravings, creating a dining experience that is as cozy as it is vibrant.
270;276 West Town Street, Norwich CT 06360;06380 http://brickandbasil.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the cozy atmosphere and beautifully presented dishes, with many praising the tender soup as a standout menu item. Reviewers highlight the attentive service provided by a knowledgeable staff that offers helpful recommendations, ensuring a satisfying and high-quality dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Philly Cheesesteak Rangoon - $15: Crispy wontons filled with savory Philly cheesesteak, paired with a zesty whole grain mustard sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickle Spears - $11: Crispy, golden-fried pickle spears served with a side of zesty ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $17: Golden brown risotto balls stuffed with house bolognese and mozzarella, nestled in a rich tomato sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Meatballs - $14: Juicy meatballs cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven, topped with freshly shaved parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $15: Crispy wings or tenders served with choice of sauce: buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan, Thai peanut, sriracha, buffa-que, Mango Habanero, Sweet Asian Chilli Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $12: Warm spinach Artichoke Dip with House Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Eggrolls - $11: Crispy Egg Rolls stuffed with Southwest Style Chicken, Black Beans, Corn, and Cheese. Served with Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Cheese Bites - $11: Crispy cheese bites with a crisp pretzel coating drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Mac & Cheese - $13: Smoked gouda and cheddar jack cheeses, topped with golden brown breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $17: Hand Breaded Jumbo Chicken Tenders, Choice of Sauce. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Garlic Bread - $8: Herbed Garlic Bread, with Marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $13: Wood Fired Garlic Bread, Gorgonzola, Feta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Clam Chowder (Cup) - $8: Creamy New England-style clam chowder Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $10: Creamy New England-style clam chowder Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of the Day (Cup) - $7: Chef's special soup selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of the Day (Bowl) - $9: Chef's special soup selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar - $10: Classic Caesar salad with homemade dressing, brioche croutons, and shaved parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hughie's Famous LOVE - $15: Garlic, Tomato, Genoa Salami, Provolone, and a secret red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Gorgonzola - $15: Baby spinach, tomato, and mushroom with warm onion, bacon, gorgonzola with honey balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Power Bowl - $13: Quinoa, kale, garbanzo beans, edamame, grape tomato, cucumbers, guacamole, grilled veggies. With basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $10: Mixed greens, grape tomato, carrot, red onion, banana peppers, cucumber, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $12: Pistachio Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Balsamic Fig Reduction Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Handhelds
- Our Half Pound Pat Lafrieda Burger - $18: Half-pound brisket & short rib blend patty, Cabot Sharp Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and chipotle aioli. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon and Blue Burger - $21: Signature half pound burger with candied bacon, Applewood Smoked Blue cheese, crispy onions, chipotle aioli. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Chicken - $17: Buttermilk brined chicken thigh, topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, pickles, and chipotle aioli. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Porker (Whole) - $20: Wood-fired BBQ pulled pork sandwich with cheddar, bacon, red onion, and a coleslaw finish on signature flat bread. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Meatball (Whole) - $20: Meatball, ricotta, marinara, cherry peppers, onion, mozzarella on signature flatbread. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cali Chicken - $18: Grilled Chicken Breast, Crispy Bacon, Smashed Avocado, Chipotle Aioli, Balsamic Fig Drizzle. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Boston Steak - $22: Boston Strip Steak Cooked Medium Rare, Mozzarella, Garlic Aioli, Caramelized Onion, Arugula. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fancy Farmer - $22: Truffle Aioli, Tomato, Candied Bacon, Toasted Sourdough. Served with Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Turkinator (Whole) - $20: Wood-fired turkey sandwich with candied bacon, mozzarella, cranberry mayo, fresh tomato, and spinach on signature flat bread. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Roast Beast (Whole) - $20: Wood-fired roast beef sandwich with horseradish mayo, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese on signature flat bread. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Basiltown Cuban (Whole) - $20: Yellow Mustard, Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Ham, Swiss, Pickles on signature flat bread. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrées
- Chicken Piccata - $24: Tender chicken breasts sauteed and topped with a vibrant lemon caper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $32: Sirloin steak grilled and sliced. Served with Truffle Parmesan Fries and Coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Salmon Fillet - $24: Salmon fillet pan seared, served with risotto, fresh herbs and vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib - $30: Tender Braised Short Rib served over Creamy Parmesan Risotto and Vegetable of the day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Gnocchi - $22: Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi Tossed in Pistachio Basil Pesto, Served With Crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo - $26: Grilled Chicken served over a bed of Fettuccine, Tossed in Rich and Velvety Alfredo Sauce. Served with Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Bourbon Turkey Tips - $24: Grilled Turkey Tenderloin Tips with Caramelized Onion, Honey Bourbon Glaze. Served Atop Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flat Iron Caprese - $33: 10oz Flat Iron Steak Grilled and Sliced, Basil Pistachio Pesto, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Balsamic Fig Reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Vodka - $24: Zeb's Vodka Sauce, Pancetta, Fresh Basil, Shaved Parmesan. Served With Garlic Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Old Faithful - $14: House red sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mamma Mia - $19: Meatball, roasted red pepper, ricotta, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pit - $20: Wood-fired chicken or slow-roasted pork, caramelized onion, crisp bacon, mozzarella, barbecue sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Margherita - $15: Mozzarella, plum tomatoes, white pie, EVOO, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $20: Ketchup, mustard, American cheese, seasoned beef, diced pickle, caramelized onion, aged cheddar, crisp bacon, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maui Wowie - $19: Mozzarella, pineapple, bacon, house red sauce, shaved ham, hot honey drizzle, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig And Fig - $18: Pulled pork, fig spread, mozzarella, pickled red onion, hot honey, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Sriracha with Love - $18: Infused sriracha chicken, roasted garlic, mozzarella, house red sauce, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresco - $16: Fresh mozzarella, house red sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Buffalo - $20: Buffalo wood fired chicken, crumbled gorgonzola, mozzarella, caramelized onion, ranch drizzle, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pearly Gates - $19: Mozzarella, gorgonzola, crumbled feta, whipped ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, white pie, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Bliss - $19: Sour cream base, dollops of mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, broccoli florets, cheddar jack, fresh basil Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Butcher - $21: Red sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Bacon, Ground Beef, Sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam I Am - $21: EVOO, fresh garlic, baby clams, crumbled bacon, hot cherry peppers, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- My Thai - $20: Thai peanut sauce, wood-fired chicken, cheddar jack, roasted garlic, ranch, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Renaissance Man - $19: Plum tomato sauce, crisp bacon, baby spinach, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, crumbled feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitchen Sink - $21: Mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, seasoned beef, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, caramelized onion, house red sauce, fresh basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heady Veggie - $21: Caramelized onion, Roma tomatoes, baby spinach, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, broccoli florets, hot cherry peppers, black olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mashed Potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fry - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Red Sauce - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Parm Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda - $3: Catering addition
- Water - $3: Catering addition
- Iced Tea - $3: Catering addition
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