Food was excellent and service was even better. Alain and his family are owner operators. He was very interesting to talk to. We are only visiting this area for 10 days, but we definitely hope to go back to this restaurant. read more

Came to Sweet Basil with a group and it was great! We were greeted promptly at the door! The waiter asked us to wait while they prepared a place for us. Once seated, we ordered appetizers (fried dumplings & pad tofu) and our main course. The waiter was really good, because he waited 15 minutes after entering our appetizer before he entered our dinner. For my dinner, I ordered Pad Kee Maow (mild) with shrimp and chicken with a glass of wine. DISCLAIMER: If you're not a fan of spicy food, order MILD. MEDIUM is STILL really SPICY! The decor is really nice and I'm here for 3 more weeks and I'm definitely going back, if time permits! read more

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After having watched a late afternoon matinee at Cineplex, it was around 6:30 pm and I was hungry. I looked at the Montana's nearby, but that didn't scream must-go for me. I whipped out my Yelp app on my phone and found this Thai place. It was two minutes away by car. Sweet! The place is even called Sweet Basil... haha! I parked in a plaza steps away from the restaurant. The restaurant has parking, but it was pretty busy when I got there. The restaurant's interior is gorgeous. The decor makes you feel like you are in Thailand. I was promptly greeted and was seated at a table towards the back of the restaurant. There were customers dining, but it wasn't terribly noisy or overly crowded. The menu covers are wooden. It felt cool in my hands. I ordered dish number 30 off the menu, which was gaeng garee kai (light curry with chicken, spices, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and coconut milk). Rice does not come with this dish. I was bold and ordered the sticky rice for an extra $3. After all, it was my birthday, so I could order whatever I felt like. Moments later, my food had arrived. I was excited! My curry was delicious. The chicken was tender. The spices were mild, but fragrant. The veggies were so good. I loved it. The sticky rice was indeed sticky. However, when I poured the curry sauce over the rice, I didn't really notice the stickiness as much. I normally do regular rice, so I'm glad that I changed things up. I went with iced water on a hot summer evening. It was refilled regularly, which I appreciated. I went to the counter to pay for my meal. Staff are hospitable and great. I paid using a credit card, thanked them, and left. If you want authentic, yummy Thai food in a relaxed setting, this is your restaurant. I would definitely return when I am back in the area to try more food off the menu. (278) read more

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Food was good, but they came back three times to tell us that they has run out of something we had ordered. Three out of eight dishes. We were seated 1hr 50 minutes before our food finally arrived. We're never going back. read more

A nice place for some tasty Thai food. They got my spice level perfect and they had many many selections. All the classics done solid!

The ambiance in this establishment is quite beautiful. Calming music and great lighting. The staff are friendly. The food is great. I would definitely come back. read more

I've been to Sweet Basil before - maybe 5 years ago. I remembered it being good but nothing earth shattering. I had some customers in town for Lunch and they decided on Thai. The restaurant is nice inside, in spite of its being in a blah area down Bank St. The combination platter was lovely and very filling for $17. Delicious chicken curry, beef dish and veggies, with spring roll and rice. Service was warm and friendly. Definitely will come back. read more

Sweet Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The ambience and decoration of Sweet Basil Restaurant is really nice... with a lot of Authentic Thai decoration... I would have to say that authenticity ended here.... Dropped by for lunch. Yes they do have lunch specials. The Tom Yum Soup we order was really oily... yes I can see them floating in the dim dark lighting. And it is basically some slice mushrooms floating in a clear broth... The Pad Thai though tasted ok.. but is the first one that we ate that is spicy. I ordered this especially since it is not spicy... but anyway. The portion is small for $10.95. The Dried Red Curry chicken over noodle is ok. Maybe choices for Thai food up in Ottawa is limited and for sure my Sweet Basil experience was disappointing. They accepts all credit cards. read more

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We drove past this gem many times. We were out one evening and decided to try it out. So glad we did. This restaurant is a gem. It is now in our regular eating out spot rotation. We drive from Orleans to dine here. The staff is amazing, the kitchen staff gets it right every time. Thank you Sweet Basil! read more

Sweet Basil Restaurant - Curry shrimp dish. My wife try's a different dish every time. - Thai Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Good service, quiet ambience, big portions of very tasty Thai food. We will go again and probably will try take out, too.

Food is flavourful. Takeout was no exception. The price is a bit high and portions are a bit small. An alternative that we like is Thai Lanna, which is probably where we will continue to go for Thai takeout. read more

The fried dumplings paired extremely well with the dipping sauce. Had the pad kee mao for my entree and it was great. If you don't like spicy please ask for it mild because the chef is heavy handed with the spices (defaults to medium). The green tea ice cream is also very good. read more

Sweet Basil Restaurant - Decorations - Thai Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place is amazing the atmosphere so unique. Tried many things here everything tasted so good. Really like the curry dishes and chicken wings. Everyone I went we had a great time and the service was amazing. Pricing is very Good. Highly recommended read more

Not only is the food delicious (definitely try their homemade plum sauce and spring rolls) the owners are also so attentive, kind, and wholesome. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Yum Mamuang (spicy mango salad w shrimp) is pricey at $15 but it is a large serving. First time we tried it was not very spicy but the second time was spot on with increased heat. Mangoes were just right, not hard or mushy. Panaeng Tofu is delicious, med red curry heat with a little sweet. Jan Ron Talay (sizzling basil seafood) the scallops, shrimp and squid are cook perfectly. If you are craving some heat ask for a side of hot sauce for $1. Scallop Ginger Curry has lots of scallops, well cooked and wonderfully heavy on ginger strips. Service and ambiance was a thumbs up. read more

This place was very yummy, pretty much very healthy and tasty. The service was excellent and the restaurant was not packed but because of the COVID it was Put well together the seats and all. I cant wait to be in town to come again read more

Ordered the spring rolls and pad thai. The food really hits the spot. Perfect mix of sweet and savoury. Large portions make it worth the money. Highly recommend this fantastic restaurant! read more

I have been to Thailand four times and, eventually, grew less timid about the local food and soon began eating the real deal from street vendors. In fact, during one trip to Northern Thailand, up near the Myanmar border, my wife and I stayed at a hill tribe village and the locals taught us how to cook some basic recipes. Back in Canada, the choices for Asian food were slim - mostly that Americanized Chinese food or sushi...at least until we discovered Sweet Basil. Talk about authentic Thai - the spices, the ambiance, the prices....well, NOT the prices. I paid next to nothing in Thailand for food (and everything else!) but Sweet Basil is a bit pricey. But, it is totally worth it. You must go! read more

Sweet Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place has delicious and authentic Thai food. This was one of the many places we'd order from at my work and when the food came, the room would get very quiet except the grunts and chews of very satisfied eaters. Their take-out is especially easy since they have their entire menu online (link at top). They have a pretty great selection of appetizers, noodle/rice dishes, curry and various meat dishes. They don't have many vegetarian options, but what they have is delicious. The location isn't central, but it's still easy to get to. The prices are reasonable, considering the quality of the food. You'll probably spend about $25 (everything included) per person. The owners also have a few other Thai restaurants in Ottawa. I've only been to Som Tum and it's great. read more

I went here for lunch to celebrate a colleague's promotion. We had a reservation for about 15 people. The decor is beautiful and the place is very nicely done. The service was attentive and polite. But the experience ended there. The food was plated beautifully but the flavours were missing. My pad thai had no tang to it, had way too much garnish and the portions were really small in comparison to what I paid for. I am not sure if my expectations were too high based on the hype and reviews but I am really disappointed by the food. I found a few other people who shared the same opinion but I had a pretty bad food experience at this restaurant. read more

This is our go to date night restaurant of choice. The food is always fantastic, fresh and quick to serve. We spent time in Asia a few years back (where my husband purposed) and this place takes us away to our fondest memories of amazing meals and romance. I find the prices fair and worth every penny. We try to sample something new each time we go but I would highly recommend the duck or whole sweet chili fish. To. Die. For. I love this charming little restaurant and recommend it to everyone. One thing though...don't get the pad thai. Do you look for chicken balls on the menu when you go out for Dim Sum? No you don't so step out of the box. You'll be happy you did. ; ) read more

Amazing lunch, nice look and feel and very relaxing. Service was fast and friendly! We had a soup, crispy shrimp spring rolls and finished off with the combo platter. Rice,Chicken Curry,beef with mixed vegetables, sautéed vegetables and a spring roll. Extremely satisfying portion and again the service was exceptional. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Sweet Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The last place we ever expected to find decent thai food was down near bank and heron, Sweet Basil is an absolute gem! The very first thing noticed was the cozy decor and enjoyable mood music. The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was exceptional! We had the tom kha soup and the lunch combo which had superb chili basil beef, light curry chicken and potato, vegetables in oyster sauce, rice and a spring roll. Each dish was delicious and reasonably price as well. read more

I haven't been here for at least ten years and was looking forward to having supper here with friends. Unfortunately, the soup was too thin, the rice wraps had no flavour, and the main meals lacked the flavour expected. read more

Had a great date night with my spouse! Food was delicious. Truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was very pleasant. We will definitely be back. read more

I'd say this is an all-around decent thai place to have dinner. The decor is really nice with a good ambiance. This would probably be nice for small groups or a casual date as well. I had the pad thai and the mango salad, and both were pretty good, though I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had, either. Solid, all around. Service was a little slow, and I had to approach the servers twice. Clean bathrooms, however you have to go down a steep flight of stairs to get there, so be aware of this when it comes to accessibility issues. I usually consider that a ding since I occasionally use a cane. read more

Very disappointing. My experience here over the years has gone down to the point that I will not be returning. This final visit had food that was middle of the road and what really stood out was the extremely small portion sizes. There was barely anything on the plate. Our entire group was shocked by the size and certainly not enough to pass around for sharing. read more

Great Zen-like atmosphere in a quiet, adult focused restaurant. Went on a Saturday night, long weekend, so it wasn't crowded. There was only one server but she was as efficient as a flashlight with fresh Energizer batteries. My wife and I shared beef satay, chicken panang and stir fried seafood with veggies. We asked that it be served spicy hot, and it actually had the heat level requested. I've been to scores of Thai restaurants in Ottawa and New York City, but this was the best panang I ever had. The seafood and veggies were also fantastic and I washed it down with a cold Singh Ha beer, which I believe I misspelled. My wife had an ice tea. The bill, pre-tip, totalled around $60. This is a fine establishment which I recommend without reservation. read more

Delicious and Authentic is definitely true here. Add to that the imported from Thailand authentic furniture and decor, these ladies went all out. Its a very romatic atmosphere, and the food is yumm! Om nom nom nom ... If you can take spicy, they do awesome sweet spicy whole fish (pomfret) and everything else is great. I've not been able to ding them on anything yet. Ottawa is a great place for Thai, and this one is a star example. Book to make sure you get space for lunch and dinner, they fill up fast. read more

Best Thai I've had in Ottawa yet, every dish I've had has been flavorful and authentic. A little pricy but the portions are generally decent and the quality is there so I feel it's reasonable. Try their spring rolls and iced tea! read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the city. I love the food, service and ambiance.

I was excited to try this Thai Restaurant. The signage was cool and it looked like a great spot. WRONG!!! The food was horrible. Tasteless, small portions and the management was ignorant. Would not recommend to anyone.......... Might as well have thrown our money out the window. read more