Reviews for Sweet Basil on Moody in Waltham, MA
Been a few times but to be honest, I've only gone for the risotto of the day, which is quite good, depending on preparation. ... The bread and nut free pesto is dangerous, the pesto is very good. I usually sit at the bar and the service has always been spoton. Read more
I've been to Sweet Basil a few times now and I think the food and cocktails are delicious, but nothing will ever keep me from... thinking this is a Thai restaurant. The name and decor are not at all Italian! ???? Read more
tried it here for the first time. honestly not too impressed. the decor was a bit all over the place but still rather... intriguing. we were told that all of their cocktails are always prebatched and not made to order because they 'didn't have abartender'.. which doesnt sound promising for what ever drink we might have ordered. and the food left much to be desired. theegg rolls we got were cold inside. the baked gouda on their menu is actually a salad, but it's not described like that at all.and when we asked the server about it he said 'yea we know. the owners know we get complaints about that all the time'. alsothere was a huge price of literally burnt bread on the salad. like rock hard. i showed the server by tapping the bread on theplate and it didnt even crumble. that should not have come out from the kitchen. he said he would let the cooks know. i am notsure if it was just the food or the service as well, it was just an odd unpleasant experience for us in general. however westill might possibly try this place again. could have just been a very off day Read more
I’m vegetarian so that impacted my experience. There were 2 vegetarian entrees (pasta primavera and 4-cheese ravioli) and we... tried both. Neither tasted good (undercooked vegetables, too many onions in the red sauce and spices seemed imbalanced). Servicewas fine and the pesto they served at the start was delicious (that’s essentially what this rating is made of). Read more
A nice place to eat. Great decor and ambiance. I think the music could be more neutral to go with the type of place it is. Food... was good. Prices are reasonable. Food portions are also good. Read more
I have been to Dave’s restaurants since he took over Sweet Basil in Needham. This was my worst experience in the decades I... have been going. I enjoyed the prior iteration of his restaurant but first time trying the the transformation to sweet basilWaltham. It was a busy night but sitting at bar totally ignored by 2 bartenders who actually where asking manager how to make adrink. Water glasses never refilled never asked about how food was basically a non interactive I ordered the bolognese thepasta was fresh pasta but stuck together and undercooked. I understand that fresh pasta is technically difficult to get rightbut this should never have left kitchen if chef doing their job. More importantly the non interactive bar staff did not ask norwhen I didn’t eat it even question why? This meal sucked Dave you better get involved or this restaurant will fail Read more
We had a wonderful experience at Sweet Basil on wEDNESDAY night! Love this restaurant! It was my third time back, and the... first time for my guests. Wow. Sensational from start to finish. I met with friends at this restaurant for a “ONE on ONE” weekly social event , and I was not disappointed. The restaurant is a very cozy and Charming spot. The design of the restaurantis unique !! Decor is modern and eclectic. I adore the chandeliers, sophisticated music! It is a pretty cool place overall.The food is very delicious and versatile,wonderful presentation, better said “The food was spectacular” and the staff wasvery helpful and nice. The pesto and bread that they give you when you arrive is incredible. outstanding drinks, every cocktailwe tried was delicious and unique. Amazing food + great service + good atmosphere + music, and generous portions. If I couldgive more stars, I would. We had an absolutely phenomenal experience!! Read more
Nice that they bring bread and delicious dips with the meal. And cocktails are good. But the food is not at the quality of the... prices. However, staff are friendly so if I could I would give it 2.5/5. Read more