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Ranked #2 for Italian restaurants in Needham
"... as you wait and BYOB make this a popular favorite!!"(3 Tips)
"Homemade pastas."(3 Tips)
"Rosemary chicken is the staple."(3 Tips)
"The braised chicken."(2 Tips)
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JeffJune 16, 2023Everything. The risotto. The chicken parm. The braised chicken. The fresh pasta. The bread and pesto when you first sit down. This place is incredible. It's a must stop every time in in town for work.
Megan OutlyAugust 8, 2014They serve the best pesto I've ever had, along with some fresh bread to start. The portions are large, so it's great for sharing (or leftovers)!- The basil malfatti is a great appetizer! The fish special is always something tasty and special!
BYO. And grab an extra bottle because you're probably going to wait awhile for a table. But ask that nice hostess over there - she'll open your wine to help pass the time.
One of the best spots in Needham. Cozy -- dim lights, funky toned down music, and (fake) candles :) get the Gouda cheese appetizer and homemade ravioli!
Barbara CivillNovember 25, 2018The pesto they bring out with Italian bread as soon as you sit down was incredible! Also the rosemary chicken 😁- Food and service were spectacular. Homemade pasta, shared appetizers as you wait and BYOB make this a popular favorite!!
Dmitry NaymanApril 1, 2014It came as a surprise that this great place has "bring your own wine" police. So, come prepared and enjoy an awesome Italian cousin!- Brian KernJanuary 28, 2012As good as the North End. Best calamari in town. Amazing pesto. Homemade pastas. Huge portions. BYOB. Need I say more? (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- Incredible food!! Bring your own bottle of wine and be sure to bring cash. HUGE portions, but they make great leftovers. Strike up a conversation with their awesome staff
Craig WexlerAugust 29, 2013Perhaps the best swordfish I've ever had, and I've had! Certainly the best yellow beans I've ever had.
Michael ChaoJuly 26, 2015The sweet corn agnolotti reminded me of soggy cheese tortillas with a side of pico de gallo. Tomatoes did not taste pickled and the aioli was overpowered by the other ingredients.
Mark BloomfieldFebruary 9, 2010Bring wine, cash (no cc) and an appetite. Sweet Basil is my favorite place - I eat here weekly when in town. They've really ruined me for other spots - I love the food and the staff.
Tiffany DSeptember 23, 2012Portion sizes are huge. You can easily split an appetizer before your entree. Slow service, but worth the wait.
Jennifer ScaliaMay 27, 2019LOVED the food. The ambiance threw me. I liked the food a lot. But for some reason I just don’t know that it will be on the list to return to.
Amazing food here, got the portobella sandwich and it is amazing. Found out the hard way they only accept cash. This is now my out of Boston favorite place.
Joshua EddyOctober 28, 2014Braised chicken with vinegar peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and strozzapreti.
Steve KauferSeptember 26, 2015I always order the seafood special. At least the past 10 times. Never steered me wrong.
- Wendy QiuJuly 26, 2015Mussels and clam chowder had good flavors but were extremely salty. Chicken parm was good.
Maia BittnerFebruary 5, 2011This is my favorite restaurant in all of suburban boston. Baked brie is delicious.
Kevin CuozzoMay 22, 2010By far one of my favorite restaurants on the planet! Pesto, pastas, and soups to die for!
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(781) 444-9600
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