Must-see restaurants in Vermont

  • Café Provence

    Vermont

    While the focus is on Provençal and French specialties such as moules marinière and bouillabaisse-inspired seafood stew, this elegant bistro also serves…

  • Penny Cluse Cafe

    Burlington

    This ever-popular downtown eatery serves pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets and tofu scrambles, along with sandwiches, tacos, salads and delightful…

  • Simon Pearce Restaurant

    Vermont

    Few views in Vermont compare with those from the window tables overlooking spectacular Ottauquechee Falls in Simon Pearce's dining room, suspended over…

  • American Flatbread

    Vermont

    In a cavernous marble-block building with a bustling bar and blazing fire that keeps things cozy in winter, this is one of Middlebury's most beloved…

  • Sandy's Books & Bakery

    Vermont

    A popular local hangout, this Rochester cafe and bookstore serves homemade everything – granola, scones, bagels, whole-wheat bread – along with mean…

  • Warren Store

    Vermont

    This atmospheric country store serves the area's best sandwiches along with delicious pastries and breakfasts. In summer, linger over coffee and the New…

  • Revolution Kitchen

    Burlington

    Vegetarian fine dining? And romantic atmosphere to boot? Yep, they all come together at this cozy brick-walled restaurant that makes creative use of…

  • City Market

    Burlington

    If there's a food co-op heaven, it must look something like this. Burlington's gourmet natural-foods grocery (recently expanded to a second location in…

  • American Flatbread

    Vermont

    For two decades, this valley mainstay on pretty Lareau Farm has been baking delicious thin-crust pizza in the wood-fired oven, topped with fresh-from-the…

  • Mangalitsa

    Vermont

    Launched in late 2017 to universal acclaim, this sweet, chef-owned bistro is a welcome addition to Woodstock's dining scene. The ever-changing menu of…

  • Skunk Hollow Tavern

    Vermont

    Few Vermont eateries are as atmospheric as this tiny 200-year-old crossroads tavern 8 miles south of Woodstock, with worn wooden floors that ooze history…

  • American Flatbread

    Burlington

    Central location, great beers on tap from the in-house Zero Gravity microbrewery and superb flatbread (thin-crust pizza) are reason enough to visit this…

  • Skinny Pancake

    Burlington

    What started as a humble Church St food cart is now a Burlington institution, serving its delicious crepes at multiple locations, including this main…

  • Gryphon

    Burlington

    Housed in a beautifully refurbished former hotel with high coffered ceilings, leather couches and antique lighting running the length of the bar, this…

  • Liquid Art Coffeehouse

    Vermont

    Much more than a coffeehouse, Liquid Art serves everything from delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches to dinners of mussels, lasagna, roasted garlic…

  • Hen of the Wood

    Burlington

    An offshoot of Waterbury's legendary Hen of the Wood restaurant, this high-end dining mecca and its acclaimed chef Jordan Ware have repeatedly won 'Best…

  • Shy Guy Gelato

    Burlington

    After a stint in Italy rediscovering his Italian heritage – and authentic gelato-making techniques – Vermonter Paul Sansone returned to Burlington to…

  • Middlebury Bagel & Deli

    Vermont

    Since 1979, the Rubright family has been showing up at 4am daily to bake some of New England's finest doughnuts and bagels. Skiers on their way to the…

  • Mon Vert Cafe

    Vermont

    Pop into this cheerful two-level cafe for croissants, scones, egg sandwiches and maple lattes in the morning, or settle in on the front patio for salads…

  • ArtsRiot Food Trucks

    Burlington

    Burlingtonians kick off their summer weekends with snacks and drinks at this stellar Friday-evening gathering of food trucks, held in the parking lot…

  • Leunig's Bistro

    Burlington

    'Live well, laugh often and love much' advises the sign over the bar at this stylish and convivial Parisian-style brasserie with an elegant, tin-ceilinged…

  • Rustic Roots

    Burlington

    Rustic wood decor, cheery burgundy walls and warm service make this Shelburne's favorite brunch spot, perfect for a break between stints at nearby…

  • ¡Duino! (Duende)

    Burlington

    This funky round-the-world street-food-inspired spot has everything from Salvadoran pupusas (corn tortillas filled with cheese, beans, meat or vegetables)…

  • Pizzeria Verita

    Burlington

    For heaven on a thin crust, try the authentic Neapolitan pizzas at this modernly rustic trattoria with wine casks for bar tables. Favorites include quatro…

  • Bluebird Barbecue

    Burlington

    Enjoy a taste of the south at this barbecue joint overlooking the Winooski River. Devour huge platters of pulled pork, 15-hour brisket and ribs, or dabble…

  • Melaza Tapas Bar & Bistro

    Vermont

    Unwind here after a day of exploring with a glass of wine and an enticing mix of tropically inspired tapas and entrees, including many vegan and gluten…

  • Monarch & the Milkweed

    Burlington

    Part bakery and part cocktail bar, this cute little spot gazing across at Burlington's City Hall Park serves an all-day brunch menu featuring scrumptious…

  • Worthy Kitchen

    Vermont

    A couple of miles east of town, this laid-back brewpub draws crowds with its tasty burgers, organic salads and farm-to-table comfort food. Daily specials …

  • Prince & the Pauper

    Vermont

    Woodstock's elegant New American bistro serves a sublime three-course fixed-price menu, including appetizer, salad and main courses such as veal…

  • A Single Pebble

    Burlington

    Run by Taiwanese photojournalist-turned-chef Chiuho Duval, A Single Pebble sprawls over two adjoining clapboard houses and offers up sumptuous MSG-free…

  • Tuckerbox

    Vermont

    Nab a seat on the sidewalk if you can at this chic and breezy downtown spot where Turkish specialties are on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner…

  • Peasant

    Vermont

    Living up to its tagline 'a simple feast,' Peasant delivers seasonal farm-to-table treats that can vary from hearty cassoulet in the dead of winter to…

  • Trattoria Delia

    Burlington

    Burlington's longtime favorite for a romantic dinner, this dimly lit Italian restaurant with a large stone fireplace serves homemade pastas and…

  • August First Bakery & Cafe

    Burlington

    From coffee and baked goods to health-conscious sandwiches, salads, soups and bowls, this bakery-cafe is a perennial local favorite, recently winning …

  • Daily Planet

    Burlington

    Offerings at this long-established downtown haunt range from confit-duck poutine (sweet-potato fries with Vermont cheddar curds and maple-rosemary duck…

  • Stone Soup

    Burlington

    Going strong for over two decades, this enduring local favorite is best known for its excellent vegetarian- and vegan-friendly buffet, but also serves…

  • Sunup Bakery

    Vermont

    Skiers flock here at the crack of dawn for freshly baked muffins, sticky buns and bagels, breakfast sandwiches, New England–roasted coffees, soy lattes,…

  • Otter Creek Bakery

    Vermont

    This bakery with outdoor seating is popular for takeout pastries, strong coffee and creative sandwiches. Traveling with a pooch? It'll lick your face if…

  • Sushi Yoshi

    Vermont

    A gourmet Chinese restaurant that has successfully added Japanese hibachi fare to its repertoire, Sushi Yoshi is a perennial favorite along Killington's…

  • White Cottage Snack Bar

    Vermont

    A Woodstock institution, this glorified snack shack has been serving loyal locals fried clams, burgers and ice cream by the riverside since 1957.

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