FAQs
Large Parties & Reservations
Parties of 5 or more people will be charged a 20% service fee.
Parties of 10 or more people can contact us here.
Table minimums applied to large parties and semi-private events do not include taxes and service charge, which will be applied to guests’ final bill.
For Friday & Saturday Dinner Reservations: We may be able to seat large parties only at the following times: 5pm, 5:30pm, 8pm or 8:30pm. Please contact us to plan your visit.
Reservation Cancellation Policy
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dinner Reservations: There is a $5 per person cancellation charge if the cancellation occurs the same day as the reservation.
Parties of 10 or more people (including children): Guests may cancel or modify their reservations without incurring a fee up until midnight, two days prior to the date of their reservation. Cancellations or party size changes within 48 hours of the reservation date will incur a fee of $10 per person.
Dessert & Corkage Fees
While we offer delicious house-made desserts, we also accommodate guests who wish to bring their own desserts, for a $25 fee (added to the final bill).
We offer a full-service bar, including house-made cocktails & mocktails, beer, wine, spirits and more. Guests wishing to bring their own wine can do so for a $25 per bottle corkage fee (added to the final bill).
Location
1939 W Byron St., Chicago, IL. 60613
Located in the heart of North Center (Lakeview), just off Lincoln Avenue and Byron Street, Basant is steps away from Chicago favorites like Martyrs’ and the Globe Pub. Enjoy convenient street parking and a neighborhood filled with everything from upscale dining to casual hangouts!
Holiday Hours
Please take note of the following special timings for 2026:
Basant is excited to be participating in Chicago Restaurant Week ‘26, from Friday, January 23, 2026 through Saturday, February 7, 2026. During this time, in addition to a limited a la carte menu, Basant will be offering prix fixe dinner and Sunday brunch menus.
Basant will be closed on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Basant will be participating in North Side Restaurant Week ‘26, from February 26, 2026 to March 8, 2026. Stay tuned for details on prix fixe menu and pricing!