Sweet Basil

Rated Food25 Decor19 Service23 Cost$31 Ratings are out of 30. Key to ratingsQuestion

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Posted on September 14, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

The Scene
Since reservations aren't taken and space is more than tight, the restaurant has asked many a diner wait on the sidewalk for a table. Colorful waiters don't have to go far; the exposed kitchen is nestled in the back of… Read More

Posted on September 14, 2014. Brought to you by ezlocal.

One of the best I have tried - but bring you own Wine

Average Rating

100

Found this restaurant on Trip advisor and was thrilled. The wait was short although the place was packed. The atmo was great and I was surprised to have to run to the local winery (which was amazing by the way) to pick up a bottle of chianti. We had the mussels and goat cheese salad for starters, the rosemary chicken...

Posted by Gunnaregill on May 08, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Intimate setting and good food

Average Rating

100

Food here was pretty good. I'm not Italian but it seemed authentic, with a bit of a more modern touch. BYOB - Picked up a bottle of wine from a store 1 minute walk away while we waited for our table to be ready. Plates are really unique and hand made. We had a nice time here and would come...

Posted by Natek3232 on May 08, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Lives up to its hype

Average Rating

100

Storefront restaurant with funky atmosphere which happens to serve superb Italian
food. BYOB or not, no deserts, laid back but attentive service. We got there within minutes of opening (5pm) and had our pick of tables. The place was mostly filled over the next 20 minutes..on a Monday!

Posted by jscott646 on April 26, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Decent food. OK service

Average Rating

60

We had a good table. The ambience was pretty good for lunch. The risotto was pretty nice. The server was not as helpful as he thought he was, and could have provided better service.

Posted by ImpsResponse3 on April 23, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Favorite restaurant in Boston suburbs

Average Rating

100

Great little place that is always hopping! Pesto and bread are so incredible that it's difficult to stop eating them, but you need to so that you can enjoy the rest of your meal! Everything is wonderful but our favorites are the lamb shank, ravioli, chicken parm, crispy chicken and pasta in a fontina cream sauce and the greek salad....

Posted by Debbie M on March 23, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Sweet Basil can be found at Great Plain Ave 942. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Needham there are 12 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Posted on February 28, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Great Italian fare. Sweet Basil takes neither reservations nor credit cards, and serves no alcohol. But always crowded. Bring your own wine and find out why: Classic Italian dishes well-prepared — and large — including appetizers that are too large to be entrees. (Walter V. Robinson, Boston Globe | May 24, 2007)

Posted on February 08, 2014. Brought to you by boston.

A cozy, friendly Italian restaurant in Needham, MA.

Posted on December 05, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

Go to Sweet Basil for a place that serves guests Italian meals. Expect the average entrée to cost $12 to $20, and you`ll be appropriate if dressed casual.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.You`ll need to BYO (bring your own) alcohol.

Details to Note: Reservations are not accepted. Smoking is not permitted. Parking has been arranged for customers.

Ways to Pay: Cash Only

Posted on June 22, 2011. Brought to you by dinesite.