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Sweet Basil on Moody, Waltham, MA

Sweet Basil on Moody

4.5
4.5
439 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Our newest location offers indoor dining and take-out from 5-10pm Monday thru Thursday, from 4-11pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 4-9pm on Sunday. We offer chef-inspired Italian dishes, along with a full bar that includes hand-crafted cocktails, beer and wine.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Moody Street offers street parking but If you are looking to avoid the hassle park at one of the many municipal lots along the way just off Moody Street. The closest lot is located just past Balani off Chestnut Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Grams
  • Delivery & takeout
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Offers

  • SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC 8-10

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
    Starting in March, live music every Sunday from 8-10.

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Basil on Moody offers a "funky and fun decor" with a hint of "Alice in Wonderland" charm. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including standout dishes like the chicken parm and lamb shank. Service is often praised as "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Despite occasional noise, the eclectic atmosphere and "amazing" portions make it a must-visit.

439 Reviews
  1. Joy

    Vermont1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Too generous portions! All great!

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  2. Jim

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative/eclectic decor. Lively yet could still carry on a conversation. Very good menu, quality, portions. Wait staff was very attentive.

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  3. michelle VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience! The decor inside was lovely, the owner dave was the best, and the food was absolutely spectacular! Would definitely recommend this gem of a restaurant!

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  4. Samantha

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Sweet Basil on Moody and come here every year on Valentine's Day. We know it's going to be crowded, which hasn't been an issue in the past. We were seated in a section with four tables, and ours had a very comfortable high-backed purple velvet chair, which I loved. Our waiter was very friendly and helped us with recommendations. The food was fantastic, and we loved everything we had (I highly recommend the rosemary chicken). The only concern I had was that the table next to ours had the owner/manager and staff checking on them throughout their meal. We didn't get the same level of service. We were never given the bread we requested, and no one came by for a while so we couldn't let them know. No one asked how our meal was throughout the night, which I did find disappointing. While we know Valentine's Day will be crowded, it's hard to watch the table next to you get fantastic service, the service we expected from previous experiences here, and not get the same attentive staff. We did have a different waiter, but every customer should be treated the same.

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  5. Patricia

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent homemade pasta. Bolognase to die for. Meatballs that could be it's own meal. Olive oil cake and flourless chocolate cake made to make you leave room for desert. Servings are more than enough. Service is timely, affable, and non-intrusive. Valentines was full, but you never felt closed in. We have been several times and and have never been disappointed.

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  6. Teresa VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Honestly I want to love this restaurant. But the menu is limited and recerything comes Over sauced and over cheesed. It’s hard to discern between the eggplant involtini and the meatballs. Everything is one note(the red sauce overload). The ceasar was meh and the anchovies was very fishy (wondering if it was fresh). Linguini and clams was overwhelmed by sausage and peppers - such an odd pairing. It all just seems too over the top to warrant the prices

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  7. Lauren

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the decor was unique and beautiful. Will definitely come back!

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  8. Shaun

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious but unfortunately not as many vegetarian options than when we last went

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  9. Pablo VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Just very average Italian food in my opinion. The ambient is decent, but it smelled bad, tables and chairs looked really old. Service was good, waitress was helpful and nice and gave us some wine to taste. The chicken parm had a huge amount of tomatoes and I did not like that the pasta was served separately.

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  10. Irene

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointing, ordered the eggplant. Had it a few weeks ago at the same restaurant and location and it was excellent. Not sure what happened??? Drinks were excellent and salad was wonderful. Not sure we will go back.

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FAQs

Sweet Basil on Moody offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 472-2805.

Sweet Basil on Moody is rated 4.5 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

Sweet Basil on Moody does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Sweet Basil on Moody

469 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Moody Street offers street parking but If you are looking to avoid the hassle park at one of the many municipal lots along the way just off Moody Street. The closest lot is located just past Balani off Chestnut Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Harrison Grams
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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