What People Are Saying About Sweet Basil
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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 the dining room. Lunch, served weekdays except for Mondays, provides a far less hectic atmosphere than dinnertime. – – The Food – Starters tend to be more adventuresome than entrees; baked gouda wrapped in filo dough with fresh berries and pistachios is as wild as it sounds, while warm spinach salad with sauteed sea scallops and apricots is…
09/01/09
GREAT FOOD!
by pumpy1234
THEY HAVE THE BEST PESTO AND I LOVE THIS PLACE
- Pros: IT HAS BEST PESTO IN THE WORLD
- Cons: BUT SOMETIMES THERE IS A LONG WAIT
01/30/09
Amazing, caring owner
by peoniapink
We went on the most frozen night of the winter. All streets were either complete ice or 6 inch puddles. It was my birthday and several friends including my 90 year old mother was with us. We could not find a way to get her into the restaurant - the ice - the puddles - and she can't breathe easily.
Dave, the owner, got into the car with us, helped us find a place near a door, and practically carried my mom into the restaurant.
What a doll!
In addition, he moved my car so it would be in a better place for us to leave.
The food was delicious - the freshest bread and pesto to die for. The veggie lasagna will serve 4 - along with the beet and goat cheese salad. We all shared. Everything was delicious.
The waitress we had could have been a little nicer at first, but 'chilled' after a few minutes - and actually was really friendly and great toward the end of the meal. It wouldn't stop me from going there again in a heartbeat.
It was my first time and wasn't a busy night because of the weather. I understand there might be lines at other times.
JUST DELICIOUS!
08/06/08
Cannot get the pasta taste out of my mouth!
by kaffine14
I went here with my boyfriend, his brother, brother's girlfriend, and their parents. We arrived around 5 PM on a Saturday night and were seated right away. We also brought a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine to have with dinner and they were immediately taken from our hands, uncorked (which is a $5 uncorking fee), and placed on the table. We also were brought an incredible bread basket with olive oil for dipping and the most incredible freshest pesto I have ever tasted!!! I ordered the Rosemary chicken with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce with ziti, best decision I have ever made. It was fresh from the pan, crispy asparagus and pancetta, the combination was extraordinary and is probably one the best pasta dishes I have ever tasted. I still taste it in my mouth and it is making my mouth water as I am writing this! The three men had chicken parmesean and they thought it was just decent, his Mom had the same as I did and she LOVED it as well, and his brother's girlfriend had the ravioli which thought was very good. I would go back in a heartbeat!
- Pros: Pasta dishes, Pesto, & BYOB
- Cons: cash only
The Details on Sweet Basil
Know Before You Go:
With portions so huge, it should disappoint no one that coffee and dessert are not offered.
Save Money:
Diners can bring their own beer and wine (there is a $5 corkage charge).
The Extras:
If the wait is too long, remember that Sweet Basil does a strong take-out business.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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