Dani Marie
The service was pretty on par, friendly. I would, however, recommend going when the amusement park next door is not open because that would be super loud and annoying to eat right there. The garlic bread is pretty basic. There was a piece of pepperoni in the antipasto salad…we asked for no meat. The eggplant parmesana was pretty delicious; portions are pretty okay.
… moreLeanne Apolius
Tucked away in a cozy corner of Estes Park, Sweet Basilico offers a welcoming Italian dining experience that’s both satisfying and memorable. On my recent visit, I ordered the angel hair pasta with house-made Alfredo sauce, asparagus, tomato, and bay shrimp—a recommendation from my young server—paired with a glass of red sangria (my personal favorite). It did not disappoint!
The Alfredo sauce was rich and creamy without being overly heavy, perfectly coating the delicate angel hair. Fresh asparagus and sweet, ripe tomatoes added a vibrant contrast, while the bay shrimp brought a gentle brininess that tied everything together beautifully. The portion was generous without being overwhelming, and each element tasted freshly prepared.
The vibe at Sweet Basilico is upbeat and cheerful. The staff was friendly and attentive, exchanging laughter and smiles as they worked. One highlight of the evening was chatting with the owner, who exuded genuine warmth and kindness. Seated at the mini bar, I also had the chance to interact with his son, Brendon, who was cooking alongside two seasoned and equally friendly chefs. Brendon clearly takes pride in ensuring guests enjoy their dining experience.
What stood out most was the steady stream of satisfied customers stopping to personally thank the owners on their way out—a testament to the consistently positive experience this restaurant delivers.
Sweet Basilico has quickly become my “mandatory stop” whenever I visit Estes Park. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for comforting Italian cuisine served with heart.
… moreOmair Khan
This was some of the best, if not the best Italian food I have ever had, and this is coming from someone who lives in Chicago!! The food is incredibly flavorful and tastes extremely fresh. We ordered five cheese ravioli with mushrooms in marsala sauce, five cheese ravioli with mushroom and pesto, eggplant lasagna, and vegetable lasagna. Each one of our dishes had a unique flavor and was made to order! Just an overall incredible experience and we will absolutely return next time we are in Estes Park. This place is an absolute must for anyone in town!! Compliments to the chef and entire staff!
… moreSunaina
It is usually super busy, I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The atmosphere is adorable, and the servers are bubbly and friendly. You can watch your food being prepared, and it comes out hot and fresh pretty soon after you order. I got the mushroom ravioli and it was the highlight of our dinner. Also got an Italian pizza to share and the Sicilian salad which were both yum!
… moreEric Arvola
I really liked the food and the people at this restaurant. Even in January for a tourist town it was busy. I would go again
… moreSusan Glickson
We ordered out from here last night and the food was delicious. The gluten-free pasta with the mushroom-artichoke pesto was fantastic. I want to eat here again before we go home. The people working at the front were so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.
… moreCaley Spangenberg
Had a wonderful server named Laura. She was so kind and sweet. We split the Caesar Salad and both enjoyed the small pizzas. My hubby had the Formaggio and I had a gluten free pepperoni and mushroom. It hit the spot! Super sweet people working there. They do take reservations. We did not have them but we came during the week and were able to fit us in without much of a wait.
… moreKaveri Sehgal
A great Italian restaurant! Not too busy for a Saturday evening, perfect for a date night.
We had the Tre de Formaggio pizza and it was very different. The turtle cheesecake was layered with chocolate, caramel and nuts. Very decadent, just loved it!
Also, you get dinner rolls with pasta, and it was the most fresh dinner roll I have ever had.
… moreCarmen Tyler
An absolute must! Excellent service and exceptional food! Honestly the best Chicken Marsala we’ve ever had.
… moreTyler Dean Lawson
I was pleasantly surprised. My wife likes Italian food, I typically don’t. I lean toward Asian/Indian food.
It was her turn to pick. I chose the Garlic Cheesy Bread & a Cesar Salad to start. Both were really good. I went on a long ride on spin bike before lunch, so I was prepared for the carbs.
For main course I chose the Seafood Alfredo and it was fire
It was full of shrimp and scallops! Plus the Alfredo with Angel Hair pasta was very very good.
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