Fresh Italian Fare
Wednesday -Friday 11-2, 3:30 to 8:30 | Saturday and Sunday 11 to 8:30
Dinner Reservations Are Highly Recommended During This Season We Accept Guests Without Reservations When Possible
Parties of 6 or more must reserve directly through the restaurant
An intimate restaurant serving fresh Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner to the Big Bear community.
We are so proud to be voted best of Big Bear in the following catagories:
- Best Restaurant Big Bear Lake
- Best Date Night & Romantic Restaurant Big Bear Lake
Finalist for:
- Best Desserts Big Bear Lake
- Best Steak Big Bear Lake
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Testimonials
What are amazing customers are saying!
Family-owned and operated by Alison Faust, we offer a diverse selection of lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus, along with an assortment of wines.
Sweet Basil Bistro is Big Bear’s first Italian bistro and has been family-run for over 17 years. Conveniently located just a short walk from Big Bear’s downtown Village, we provide an intimate setting for lunch, dinner, wine, craft cocktails, and more. Whether it’s for a romantic evening, a family celebration, or simply a special treat, we welcome you to join us.
Raegan Newman
3 weeks ago
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...Read More »
Paul T.
2 months ago
It's a small Italian restaurant, but the staff are warm, friendly, and attentive. The food is excellent; the lobster lasagna and grilled salmon are particularly...Read More »
JING WANG
4 months ago
🍂 Cozy Autumn Magic at Big Bear Lake 🍷✨
Had the most amazing dinner here on a crisp fall evening in Big Bear 🍁 The red...Read More »
Abby M
3 months ago
Highly recommended! Food is delicious here. Reservation is recommended.
We had:
Lobster lasagna 100/10
Lasagna Bolognese 10/10
Mushroom truffle pasta 10/10
Service is Great as well!
Will definitely come back !