Sweet Basil Bistro

A friend recommended this place, and we're glad he did! The food was delicious, and the service was great. Although, the did give me the wrong receipt but corrected it quickly. There was a lot of staff working, and they all serviced the dinning area instead of just a section. They were all friendly and attentive. The place was full but that didn't affect service at all.

My wife had pasta with the alfredo sauce. It was easily best alfredo I've every tasted. I had short rib ravioli with meat sauce that was very good as well. Portions could have been a bit larger considering the price.

My only complaint is that is very loud when it is busy. The dinning area is pretty small, probably 50 max capacity, and that tables all all very close together. It certainly creates a buzz in the room that probably wouldn't both most people. Unfortunately, we were next to one very loud obnoxious jumping on her seat and yelling that disrupted a pleasant evening. That's not the restaurants fault though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is overpriced and okay BUT service is AWESOME!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I got a reservation for me and my little, the day before Valentine's. It was very busy, but well worth it! Our food was so tasty. The staff there was very friendly. I'll be returning soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lobster Lasagna just like everyone else said was to die for 🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

OMG!! By far the best stake in Big Bear!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a quaint, cozy little restaurant! Popped in for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Got seated in a nice comfortable booth in the back. Pretty unique cork wall decoration.

I requested some bread and they brought it out for me and that was very good. Warm and toasted slices of bread with a delicious garlic infused butter sauce. Yum! I started with the blushing martini and it was divine. Great flavors and nice and chilled. Then I had the grilled artichoke with a lovely aïoli and lemon butter sauce and it was simply excellent! Then I had one of their specials of the day which was halibut in a lemon, caper butter sauce on Angel hair pasta with a side of zucchini, squash vegetables. The halibut was cooked, absolutely perfectly. The lemon caper sauce was thick and creamy and just so anxious and tasty. I requested more capers and a wedge of lemon because it didn’t need that kick to brighten up the flavors. The zucchini was bland, but that vegetable is so hard to make tasty. That’s why it needs a lot of seasoning.

David was my server and was attentive and friendly. It looks like he enjoys what he does which is always a nice experience.

Not horrible horrible prices, but not great either. But you do get some quality food. The halibut was $36 but it was a lovely portion and delicious. Will definitely be back highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First timers and man, we were so happy. Starting with the appetizer: arugula salad with Burrata cheese, tomatoes, balsamic and capers. Sooooo good, the Chicken Parm was perfect. The place is tiny but cozy comfort. Pricey but good sized portions. Will definitely go back!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

the food was excellent, the staff were so warm and attentive, it was the best meal we've had in a long time! 11/10 experience, truly can't wait to return

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible service. Highly recommend the chicken parm panini and lemon marscapone cake. Both dishes was cook perfectly and was made with fresh ingredients.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very disappointing experience at Basil Bristol at Big Bear. When we walked in, the person at the register didn’t even bother to look at us or greet us. We stood there for about five minutes feeling completely ignored.
Eventually, she went and sat at a table instead of helping us. She told us she would move around and assist us, but after another 15 minutes of waiting, she finally told us we needed to make an online reservation and handed us a business card.
There was no effort to help us in person, no apology for the wait, and no basic customer service. The lack of attention and professionalism really ruined the experience. We won’t be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Amazing food and very attentive staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good Italian restaurant, good appetizers and large portions to share. Short but good wine options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Cane here to celebrate my son's 15th birthday on Christmas Eve. Everything was perfection- the food, the service and the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David is the goat, food here is high key fire, good food for the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David is the goat! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was very warm and cozy, and the prices were perfect for both the quality and portions!

Also, their mango sorbetto is top tier.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5