Stayed at the Baymont across the street from this place for 3 nights. Ate here 3 nights in a row. I travel for work. I wish there was a Sweet Basil in every hotel parking lot. Whatever the special is just order it. You won't be disappointed. Everyone was super nice, drinks are poured with character, and they make you feel at home. read more

Excellent food, very attentive service, great menu and specials, as well as drink specials. New ownership is really doing a great job.

Linda was our server! Such wonderful customer service! Loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Ordered one of their many specials tonight, a salad and the funnel cake cheese curds (very creative) the owner is a very kind man. Very fair priced as well. Will definitely be coming back. read more

We came here looking for a decent meal after unloading the cars for a weekend at Road America. We were not disappointed, my wife loved the wild mushroom risotto, and I had the braised short rib over pasta. Both tasty. New owner from Albania--very welcoming. It's in a strip mall, type place, and could use some artwork on the walls, but very solid. Service staff was very friendly. read more

We dined here this past Friday night (April 2025) and had a great experience, though it was surprisingly empty for 6:30 pm! We had the basil tomato soup, Midwest twist (HUGE pretzel), fish fry and salad with salmon. The fish fry was really good, salmon also good considering it was just a salad add on. Pretzel was embarrassingly humongous and couldn't even make a dent. Soup was delicious! The entire section of the menu could be a bit bigger, quite limited options especially for vegetarians. Service was also good. This was our first time here and wasn't sure what to expect. Hope traffic picks up! Also has a nice bar but beware the floor surface was very slick! Well be back :-) read more

Service was great, food was just ok. This is really an American restaurant, I don't know why they call it Italian?

Big mistake, never going back. First off, don't order the Cajun pasta. I'm no chef but I make a much better Cajun pasta myself. Imagine someone just puts a thin layer of sauce on the plate and dumps plain macaroni on top. No flavor, no seasoning and not much sauce. It was just slightly more flavor than plain cooked pasta. The shrimp had seasoning on it but that's the only thing flavored. The waiter we had was a man with a British accent who started off apologizing for the wait, no water and even said something to the effect of "it's hard to find good help these days" but decided instead of doing better for the rest of our meal it was going to continue to get worse. We were nothing but patient and understanding the entire hour and a half we were there. At one point he spent at least 20 minutes talking to another table while completely ignoring our table. This place was not busy at all, half the place was empty. No reason at all for the poor service or lack of service at all. Everything has to be asked for,... Water, oil for the bread (every other table had it), drink refills, water refills, a steak knife for my friends pork chop (the waiter said he would bring it but forgot), even at the end they didn't bother to ask if we wanted dessert. Turns out they were running out of desserts anyway. This was a Saturday night around 6:30 when we arrived and right from the start they were out of calimari appetizers. Not having calimari wasn't bad enough but they actually tried to charge us for it. Had to send the check back to remove the non existent calimari. We were a table of four, two couples, separate checks. They had both of our checks mixed up. One other waitress spent a heck of a lot of time with her table chatting (pretty sure they were related) wasn't our waitress but when you are getting such poor or non existent service it tends to upset you to see other staff being over chatty while you are completely neglected by the waiter you had. The entire staff knows how bad we were neglected,... So much so the possible manager told us our waiter had a friend or family member pass away a week ago so that should excuse the poor service. Here's an idea,... Instead of having this guy come in and do such a poor job, give him whatever time he needs off to grieve his loss. After an hour and a half at this restaurant and all the issues we had you would think maybe they would comp a drink or do something to make up for the absolute crap show we experienced but you would be wrong. They did apologize but did nothing to rectify the situation. No discount, no offer to do anything to make it right. I am usually a great tipper. 20% on average, more if the service is exceptional. I have never left a zero dollar tip before tonight but that is exactly what they deserved. Never again will I go to this restaurant. I left knowing I would have gotten better food and better service at Culver's and it would have cost less than half the price I paid tonight. read more

Good meal & excellent service. My husband & I had the Friday specials his fried perch & my Parmesan coated walleye were very good. Excellent focaccia bread. Terrific salad. read more

Food was wonderful! There were four of us and each one raved about their meal. Service was excellent, restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. Definitely going back again and again. read more

I have eaten at Sweet Basil many times. it was my favorite restaurant in our area. i hadn't been there in a while and wanted to treat my significant other to a delicious meal. the food was delicious but the service was terrible. it was a friday night and they were not busy. the bar service was slow and not attentive. we sat for dinner at 6:30 and waited an hour and a half to get our food. i ordered scallops and i got 3 on a small bed of risotto for $37. we will not be back and it was very disappointing read more

The service was good and the only reason I'm giving this place two stars. Seated quick and drinks came fast however, the food was not good. I ordered the salmon and it was very over cooked, the grill marks we're more or less burnt fish. I did the brussel sprouts as an appetizer, the amount of bacon and cheese on them made them almost too salty to eat. I'm an out of towner, but won't be spending $50 on a meal here again. Fanciest place in Plymouth, but not worth the money. read more

Big restaurant with indoor outdoor dining and a friendly bar. They kept the restaurant open do you accommodate our party of 12. Sarah our waitress could not be any better. They made us feel right at home. Artichoke dip was a stand out. The seared scallops delicious. Even the crème brûlée was surprisingly good. They have a Zinfindel which was very reasonable and tasty. Everyone enjoyed their dishes not one complaint. read more

Nice place and nice people. I ordered their lasagna. It was really salty, and I like salt. The bread they bring out are in small cubes, without much taste. No salad with a dinner. I preferred Angelo's, where I went yesterday. read more

We ordered carryout Perch dinners this past Friday. The food was fantastic. Even the French fries remained crispy and tender. The portions are very generous and the clam chowder was terrific. I highly recommend Sweet Basil. The service, food and decor are all very, very nice. Plymouth is lucky to have such a great, local restaurant. read more

Food was horrible had the chicken Parmesian was a waste of $20 the sauce was bland the breading saggy. My friend pay $40 for the steak and wasn't impressed asked for medium rare it wasn't medium rare. Would never eat there again and I was shocked with all the good reviews I've heard. read more

Went out to dinner with coworkers and ended up here per one of their recommendations. I have to say they have a pretty impressive little menu. Even though there aged strip steak sounded great I defaulted to the meat loaf which was described as having a variety of meats in it like prosciutto and sausage with cheese stuffed inside served with rosemary garlic potatoes and greens. This meal was very good, the portion size was large and they had a good mixture of flavors that brought the whole dish together. While the plate was complete, it was not totally exceptional, the meet loaf did not taste like it had all those meats and cheeses in it as the sausage seemed to be the overwhelming flavor. For this reason I would rate this restaurant at 4 stars as it is above average. The mood inside was inviting, they had a great selection of wines, and the staff knew there stuff and were excited to be there and help you with anything you needed. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone of you in the area who are looking for a good place to eat. read more

Sweet Basil - Tuscan Meat Loaf - Italian Near Me - Plymouth, Wisconsin

Great Italian restaurant in Wisconsin nearby Elkhart Lake very good spot nice Road American close by . Fine bar! Even good looking deserts! Great service with Dave and TV @ the Bar , active bar area. The Balsamic dressing fantastic! read more

Sweet Basil - Great food & gone : fast - Italian Near Me - Plymouth, Wisconsin

Exceptional food! The service is amazing. Ask for Sara to be your server! You won't be disappointed!

We went for dinner with another couple who had been to SB before. We met in the well stocked bar for a cocktail before heading to the table. Dinner was excellent (try the Walleye) and the service was exceptional. read more

I was out of state doing an event at Road America and came across this restaurant. I was tired and hungry. The waitress brought me over fresh warm bread and my cold beverage and then went thru the menu with me. I ordered the steak and shrimp and it came to me perfectly done. The owner came over to see how my food was and we had a nice conversation. I will go again the next time I am in Wisconsin for an event at RA and try other items on the menu. It was so quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend people to try it. read more

OMG!!!!!! This place blows away every restaurant in the area.....no contest. Having been born and raised in Chicago I have had a lifetime of opportunity to sample the greatest, most diverse food arguably of any city in the world. That being said, this place is in my top 5 ever. The locals don't talk about this place much...don't pay any attention to this! Any menu item will knock your socks off. And if that's not enough, the atmosphere is quiet, classy and clean. Service impeccable (Sara is awesome). Prices are very reasonable considering the top notch quality of the food. Don't miss out on this treasure of a restaurant, you come back again and again! read more

We went to sweet basil the other night for dinner, and it was a great experience. The food was hot and fresh and so delicious! I had the shrimp scampi when we started with artichoke dip and we were not disappointed. The sangria was delicious, and our server mykayla was amazing as well!! read more

So good! Such a nice surprise on New Years Eve. Very accommodating. Highly recommend to anyone. The food is amazing. A must visit.

Definitely not your average Italian restaurant. I am a total restaurant snob that is not easily satisfied, but this place really took me for surprise. We stumbled on this restaurant while in the town of Plymouth, and we are so glad we did! For starters we ordered the fried goat cheese spinach salad as recommended by our incredible server Sara. My palate was shocked! Crispy goat cheese with hot bacon sauce and candied pecans. For our dinner we chose the roast pork and Tuscan meatloaf. The most tender pork on the bone with spinach and creamy risotto.This was not your grandmas meatloaf! This meatloaf was a combo of pork beef prosciutto with provolone cheese inside served with rapini and garlic mash potatoes. Excellent service, hostess Julie was extra nice. Saturday night with no reservations, she was so accommodating. Our Server Sara was the nicest person that quickly replaced our focaccia bread as often as we inhaled it. Atmosphere is relaxing and charming.Go try this place, you will not be disappointed. read more

Sweet Basil - Tuscan Meatloaf - Italian Near Me - Plymouth, Wisconsin

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So we were at Road America for a race weekend and we were starving at the end of the first day and *not* looking forward to the drive to Sheboyagan to eat. As we walked to our car in the hotel parking lot we noticed a small neon sign "Sweet Basil" in a tiny tiny mini mall across the street. Sooo glad we did. We walked in and looked at the menu- as we realized that there were no vegetarian options, someone asked if we needed any help or had any questions. Long story short? They made us food that was vegetarian and dairy free! Two separate pasta dishes, both with an abundance of fresh vegetables. We were quite impressed at how open they were to making us special meals and returned the next night with a bunch of friends. Good food in Wisconsin boonies? = 3 stars Making us special meals? +1 = 4 stars total read more

3.5 stars This looks like it was once a chain restaurant in a commercial development next to a hotel. The location, ambience and decor aren't ideal, but some of the food here is quite good. The walley is excellent and perch on Fridays is very good as well. Wine list could use a little bit of work -- and the menu isn't all too interesting, not sure I would order anything else but the fish or a filet -- but what I have ordered has been quite good and the service friendly. read more

Great spot for when I'm traveling into town. Often get to go for the hotel and it's quick and always hot.

Enjoyed the salad special of the day, which was shaved brussel sprouts with dried cherries, candied pecans, honey dijon dressing, crumbled bacon, and gorganzola shredded cheese. I added chicken breast...I was impressed when the salad got there...bread was served before that, average but warm which was nice when I was already chilled and knew I'd just ordered a salad...LOL!! Atmosphere is a simple decor, not too made up, and not anywhere near a coffee shop feel. The waitress was a cutie, and sold me on the salad. I watched her interaction and of the other waitress, and I saw no reason for concern. The bartender was also seating people in the dinner side, which I found odd...but whatever works! Portions were huge in the salad, for sure could have taken half home with me!! read more

Sweet Basil - Shaved brussel sprout salad w/chicken breast, dried cherries, bacon, candied pecans, honey dijon & gorganzola shredded cheese - Italian Near Me - Plymouth, Wisconsin

I've had several really good dinners here in the past 18 months. The service is always pleasant and the kitchen prompt. Tonight the salmon I added to the Apple Gorgonzola salad was almost too hot to eat - something I love about a good restaurant. Some of the other comments have mentioned that this isn't a "big city" type of Italian restaurant as far as ambience and depth of menu. Well, Plymouth isn't a big city :) The menu isn't super deep, but I'd rather have a few really good dishes than a bunch of average dishes. They do offer season-appropriate specials (like watermelon salad and a cold soup in 90degree July). I've managed to never visit here when it's the right weather for sitting outside, but they do have a little patio area too. read more

I love Sweet Basil! The food is delicious, the portions are good sized, and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend.

I was recently working in the area and discovered Sweet Basil by accident as I spotted the small sign one evening on returning to the hotel across the street. I ate at the bar 2 nights in a row - since I was leaving work late and did not have the time or inclination to start scouring the countryside for a restaurant. In hindsight - I am glad I made this choice as I am sure Sweet Basil is the best in the area. The bar offers a full menu and friendly service. The walleye was superb - excellently prepared, fresh and served piping hot. The second evening I tried a walnut and apple salad with scallops. Again - perfectly prepared, everything fresh, no wilted greens or overbearing dressings here. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant the next time I am in the Plymouth area - 5 stars. read more

We stayed at the hotel across the street and this restaurant was recommended to us. Food was excellent. My husband had the Tuscan meatloaf and it was very tender, moist and flavorful. I had the grilled pesto chicken . Delicious!!! Salads were excellent. Service was very attentive and food came quickly and was hot. We were here midweek. Will definitely go again when in the area. read more

My family lives in Plymouth/Sheboygan, and one day we thankfully avoided the supper clubs to come here. I was NOT expecting it to be as good as it was, and now I try to come whenever I visit Wisconsin. Right after you're seated, they give you cubed foccacia bread with marinara sauce for dipping. I'm ashamed to say it's so good that I've stuffed myself on it before the appetizers even arrived. The calamari are good, too. The menu is very simple and delicious. I haven't had too many things on it, but I absolutely love their spaghetti & meatballs. Not too adventurous, I know, but the meatballs come stuffed with cheese -- genius! Like every other restaurant in WI, the portions are absurdly large, and that goes double for dessert. I ordered Tiramisu, and it took 3 days to eat that delectable behemoth! read more

This is not your usual Italian American restaurant. They use Italian ingredients in very creative ways. Excellent!

Well, what can I say. The food and service here is outstanding. You won' t be disappointed that you dropped a few bucks here. Two appetizers and three different entree's, all excellent. The only reason for four stars, the acoustics in the bar make it very difficult to carry on a conversation if there are more than a couple of loud talkers trying to do the same. read more

pretty dead on a Monday night, was scared... but not to worry, the salmon was the best i have had, service was impeccable. how they did it is beyond me, there was at least 25 of us. I never had an empty glass of anything! remarkable, good food, good service. read more

Coming here a few times. Good Italian food especially their pastas and home made desserts . Price are reasonable, services are so nice. Highly recommended.. read more

This guys were awesome. I came by one early night. Had a great dinner. Staff was so friendly I returned the same night for take out. They gave me silver utensils and let me borrow an opener. Pretty nice guys and great beer read more

Excellent food, great service. My mother's favorite is the scallops. Everything I've tried has been exceptional. I recommend the Lo Duca sweet red wine. read more

Went to celebrate with friends.I wasn't expecting too much from a restaurant next to Wal-mart in Plymouth. Interior was generic and nondescript. Menu choices were simple and appealing. The food was remarkably good, and tasty. I truly would have given the restaurant a better rating had it not been for our wait person. Since we were out with friends and wanted to visit with them, we felt it was obnoxious and rude behavior when our wait person, not only interjected herself into our conversation, but literally hijacked it- she went so far as to stand at the end of our table and wait to join in, wasting no opportunity to tell us all about herself. It felt quite intrusive. She drives a volkswagon, lived in AZ for a time, was a flight attendant, massage therapist, dental worker, healthcare worker and waitress...oh and yeah, her dad owns the restaurant. I am sure she is a lovely person, but really, a little space, a bit more decorum on her part would have not only been appreciated, but in keeping with a fine dining experience. read more