Boston University Students · People-First Tech

Serving safety, one dish at a time.

We are a team of Boston University students building Basil to make dining safer, kinder, and easier for everyone at the table.

A Note From The Team

We built Basil in Boston kitchens, dining halls, and co-working spaces—side by side with the people who inspired it.

Thank you for helping us create safer, more joyful meals.

— The Basil team · Boston University

At Basil, our mission started with something deeply personal. Each of us has friends and family who live with food allergies or dietary restrictions. We have watched how stressful dining out becomes when every meal requires scanning the menu, questioning the server, and hoping nothing is missed.

On the flip side, some of us have also worked in restaurants and understand the pressure of serving diners safely. From high-end dining rooms to neighborhood spots, chefs and servers shared the same message: tracking every allergy and restriction is overwhelming, and mistakes are more than inconvenient—they can be dangerous.

That is why we built Basil. It is an AI-powered co-pilot that removes confusion for guests and eases the burden on restaurant teams. After interviewing restaurants across the spectrum, one takeaway was crystal clear—this isn’t just helpful, it is necessary. Basil empowers diners to eat with confidence and helps restaurants focus on what they do best: creating outstanding food experiences.

For Diners

Personalized allergen mapping, clear removal guidance, and transparency that lets you focus on joy—not anxiety—when you eat out.

For Restaurants