Sweet Basil

“Eclectic decor with great service and a clean & simple menu.”

Diana Lu★★★★★

If you haven't been to Sweet Basil yet, you are seriously missing out. This place is a Needham staple for a reason, and in my opinion it is always worth the trip every time I am in Needham. The pesto that is served with their exceptional bread is incredibly fresh and flavorful. I once made a full meal out of just that and it was amazing. But the real showstopper was the chicken parm. I’ve had this dish at countless Italian spots, but the version here completely changed my understanding of what it could be. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is kept warm and inviting by the owner and an exceptiona

Chad Horn★★★★★

Sweet Basil is really one of the absolute best restaurants for miles around. The food is insane. Everything. Service is always great. Met the owner once and he was soo cool and hospitable. I got the cookbook, because it would have been silly not too with as much as we like the place.

Pedro Tetsuji Inoue★★★★★

Always fantastic. Long time listener but first time review. It’s in a small strip mall, town center. Parking is mostly parallel street parking. Very near to a frozen custard shop. Only slight problem is that they don’t take reservations. It’s first come first serve. The food is Italian and large enough to share around the table. If you order a dish, you are going to ask for a take home box. Comfortable and the staff is there to make sure you have a good time. The restaurant is on the ground floor with an accessible large restroom. They finally have sodas and it’s always been a “Bring

Shannon Adams★★★★★

A fabulous and very popular restaurant for delicious, large Italian dishes. Don't miss the pesto and bread basket. BYO wine if you want to drink and there's no desert mebu!