Hearty plates of upscale Italian fare, including steaks & seafood, draw crowds at this quaint stop. Based on 532 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
942 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 444-9600
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
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Reviews
Todd Brown
Quality of the food was excellent. Pesto was the best I’ve ever had! It is a must try. It’s served with bread upon arrival. The service staff was very friendly. For you first timers that drink alcohol, bring your own (except hard liq) they do charge a $5 corking fee, fyi.
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Eddie Sullivan
Staff was very friendly during our visit. Food came out very quick. It was just before lunch rush so we lucked out. The three cheese pizza was very good. I also had a prosciutto mozzarella sandwich which was very tasty. The vinaigrette was good but made the bun soggy by finish so a bit overpowering. But overall a great lunch.
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Rachel Pilger
Their chicken parm, tomato sauce, fresh pasta, and pesto are second to none, and an additional perk is that they’re BYOB. My husband loves the rosemary chicken and we just tried the shrimp scampi this weekend which was also great! Love eating here and have been coming for a decade!
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Jonathan Migdol
Wonderful Needham Italian spot. Great service. Tatiana is terrific. Love the mussels and chicken parm. Fresh bread with homemade pesto is fantastic. Already looking forward to returning.
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Chris
I have told EVERYONE about this place – I drive by almost everyday and finally decided to try it. Hands-down my new favorite restaurant.
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Glenn Jones
Love the cozy neighborhood vibe of this place. Food is on point. Also like that we had to bring our own wine, but they should step up their game with ice bucket readiness, etc.
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Alexandra Janower
My boyfriend and I LOVE sweet basil. We get a LOT of takeout (the bolognese is easily the best item on the menu, puts all other bolognese to shame, and is totally big enough to feed the both of us) and it’s our go-to dine-in place for fancy date nights! Everyone is so kind and sweet, it’s not too loud, they’re good with allergies (the complimentary pesto and bread that comes when you sit down is nut-free and beyond delicious), and the food is amazing. 10/10.
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Tania Carosi
This was my first time to Sweet Basil and it was good!! This is a BYOB establishment so please plan ahead if looking for a drink. We sat outside and it was such a beautiful night! The spicy balsamic wings were delicious and the fresh bread with pesto was awesome as well! I enjoyed the Greek salad and the cheese arancini special as well. My friends love their Caesar salad & Mussles as well as the Chicken Marsala.
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Sophia Cue
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! I’ve been coming here for years and actually hosted my college graduation party here. The food is to die for and the service is amazing. I bring a bottle of wine with me every time. I can eat pounds of their pesto.
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Misir Hopkin
Super friendly staff, generous portions! Reasonable priced, you can bring your own wine.The atmosphere is pretty relaxed. Easy street parking.
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