Sweet Basil

With locations in Needham and Waltham, this laidback neighborhood joint is an absolute staple amongst suburbanites. Head to the outskirts of Boston to enjoy Sweet Basil’s eclectic decor and menu crammed with comforting yet refined Italian-American favorites, like sauteed eggplant parm and beef and sausage bolognese. The best part of this place? It’s BYOB—simply stop by a liquor store and grab your favorite bottle of wine to pair with pasta prior to your reservation and avoid paying those wildly inflated alcohol prices that you typically find at most restaurants.