In lovely Montpelier, we stopped by Sarducci's for lunch on our way to Stowe. What a GREAT find…read more To start, we ordered some bread with garlic oil. The oil was infused with lots of crushed garlic, which left the oil itself so fragrant and tasting of garlic. Perfection. I ordered a Greek Salad with some grilled chicken added. My husband ordered a Caesar salad and their Margherita pizza. The Greek salad was magnificent... beautiful presentation, huge salad and lots of wonderful ingredients (mixed greens, marinated artichoke hearts, chickpeas, red onion, Greek olives, feta cheese and roasted red peppers), all of which I love. I always get it with Caesar dressing, just my preference, and I'm always glad I do. Their Caesar dressing was particularly delicious to add to the enjoyment of the salad. What was even a greater surprise was how much I LOVED my husband's pizza. He always offers me a slice, and I usually take one bite and say thank you. This pizza was so freaking good, I ate the entire slice. It was amazing. I think it was the pizza sauce because that pizza style usually is boring to me. This was AMAZING. Another restaurant I'm sad I don't live near. It'd be a really long car ride to get here from where I live, but if YOU are in the area, make sure you give them a try. So worth your time and money.

Really enjoyed the dinner! We got there early on a Thursday and got seated in one of the few choice…read moretables with the Winnooski River view. We enjoyed the mussels gauzzetto and calamari fritti. The Mediterranean chicken was well prepared and tasty. The pasta special was spinach feta almond slices in a light tomato sauce and I substituted penne for fettucine - I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The margherita pizza was good. We suspect you need reservations for prime dining hours on a weekend. The decor feels a little dated but the food is great. We can forgive the $2 for a quarter loaf of bread because it's only a few dollars and the bread was fresh and served with garlic oil, not like overpriced $10-$12 Parker House Rolls, but it's not a good trend to charge for bread. Service was good until we wanted to pay our bill - that took a little bit. We'll happily return.

Everything was exceptional. I had never been here before, but from the recommendation from one of…read morethe girls I was riding motorcycles with this weekend. They recommended them for their homemade meatballs. So 10 of us went over there for lunch today and we ended up meeting the owner of the restaurant, David and they had some really exceptional Service. It was like right on top of everything. They took their time they took our order separately had no problem right and separate check since it was like a 10 of us was five couples. we also tried a Caesar salads as well as the pizzas. We had the sausage pizza because we had the homemade meatball appetizer and then everything was just really delicious. We ended up meeting some folks in the next room. Because they had a beautiful buffet set up and it was just amazing how excellent it was looking. I mean the food all smell fantastic come to find out the young man explained to me that they were actually there for their aunt service that she had actually passed away in January 2024, but she had been a professor and her husband has been a judge and so he already passed away so what they did was they took her ashes all over the world they came from England and Ireland. They took her ashes like five different places of the six different places over the past year so they could take and have a party with each one of the family members a friend who couldn't make it to one place or the other All at the same time so then they just brought her back here and they buried her this morning with her husband in Mawn Phelia in the cemetery and they were having the app party for here afterwards I just thought that was like the neatest thing to do for anyone. And they seem like very very nice people so it was kind of cool. I would definitely go here again. I would definitely recommend it as a place to go. We were able to eat on the patio on the front porch of the restaurant of the Montpelier Inn and really it was very interesting watching all the people in the cars and stuff go by and it was just you know it was fun so yeah so definitely make this a destination stop if you're in the town.

This is our new town favorite. Really great pizza, friendly people. We order take out frequently…read moreand it's always consistent and awesome. Really glad to have Penzo's here in Montpelier.

I would like to respond to the recent poor rating from someone who chose to air their…read moredissatisfaction while hiding behind an avatar, as opposed to speaking directly to management at this wonderful lunch and dinner venue. Diane, John, and their crew of dedicated employees, opened this restaurant in the summer of 2020, in the middle of an international pandemic, and still managed to rise to the top as a fantastic, family-oriented, slow food restaurant in a small town with several well established restaurants as its base. Their idea was grounded in the "simple" grilled cheese sandwich, reimagined in some delightfully tasty presentations. The menu is modest and, other than seasonal specials, is steadfast in its design! I have eaten there more times than I can count and have YET to experience any deviation from the quality they presented at the outset! How many restaurants can attest to that, alone? The atmosphere is homey (it is a former home in a lovely neighborhood), the service is top-notch and the food is delicious. The management attends to every table at least once during your stay (so there was ample opportunity for this customer to express any concerns to the person in the best position to correct any issues), and the staff consists of community members who are our friends, neighbors, or children thereof. So special is this space, the youth servers appear every spring in their prom-best to have their pictures taken with Diane and John! How special is that???!!!! This is a team that places community at the center of their work: even facilitating massive community fundraising efforts post-flood, 2024 and 2025! If you live in this area, you already know what a gem this place is. If you are visiting, put a night out (or lunch) on your "must do" list while exploring Barre's rich granite industry history. If you haven't made Barre a stop on your journey, run, don't walk and see what the buzz is all about! See you at The Meltdown!

Five stars for the warm, welcoming spirit of this place, the classic grilled cheese with delicious…read moremaple syrup, and the homemade fries, which are unreal, some of the best I've had! Four stars for the apple and fig sandwich and the tomato soup, since the sandwich was a little sweet and the soup more like a tomato sauce. The owner is so energizing, resilient, and generous with her business and everyone who walks in which, alone, is worth the trip. 5 stars!!!

This rating is only for the food…read more This place is located in the old Red Hen spot. We thought we were going to Red Hen Bakery, but found out they moved. We were disappointed but figured we'd give it a shot. Owner was a nice guy, but I immediately got the vibe of a place that doesn't know what it wants to be. It felt like they were surprised to have customers. They heavily advertise pizza, however the pizza kitchen was closed for whatever reason. That was fine, we ordered a Turkey sandwich (Turkey, bacon, maple chipotle, ranch, greens, and Pepper Jack) which was delicious. While waiting, another customer came in looking for pizza and when hearing the kitchen was closed, he said, "this is my 3rd time here and every time I come there is no pizza, you're not very consistent". He still ordered food, I am sure it was great. Most people who wandered in were looking for the Red Hen, we heard the owner tell at least 2 other customers, that the Red Hen had moved out a few months ago. It must get tiring. The place was understaffed, looked like a 2 man operation, owner taking orders, taking calls on his cell phone, and another guy in the kitchen, making sandwiches and bringing them out to tables. That being said, I would still give it another shot and give them some time to get their act together. The sandwich was delicious. I hope they do well, but to survive in the restaurant business you need to be on your game.

I was driving by and noticed they are doing breakfast sandwiches! bought the basic with added…read morebacon. this was the best made breakfast sandwich (mine is pretty amazing) I had ever bought! the English muffin was crispy on the inside and the bacon egg and cheddar was perfect size for breakfast! It came out in less then 5 minutes! price was very reasonable!

Don't let the exterior of this building scare you away. Many Vermont businesses are located in 100+…read moreyear old buildings that lack the attraction of a new building. Inside is a small organic and natural food store. They stock a nice selection of organic produce, frozen foods and other natural foods. They have a very small selection of beers and wines, once again with a concentration on organic. Their beer selection is not bad for the store size. If you have young children, there is a multi-level play area in the store that is stocked with toys. The staff is friendly and helpful. Outside is the town cemetery and husbands can explore that while their wives shop. This store is only a short walk from the Positive Pie bar and pizza restaurant.

Awesome little co-op for Plainfield. It's always very clean and well stocked. There is a surprising…read moreselection of products for the space.

We popped into this place after reading about it in the WSJ. We got the impression that the owner…read morewas a bit hesitant about our intentions when we first walked in. We mentioned the article and he seemed impressed since he didn't think the article would bring anyone in. We loved the eclectic feel of the place. It was a Wednesday and the special was pot pie so that's what we decided to order along with a bottle of Spanish wine. He mentioned the pot pies sold out by 5pm the week before. It was probably the tastiest pot pie we've ever had. Don't pass this place up if you're in the area.

This June will be Fox Market's 1-year anniversary! I learned this during one of my many visits to…read morepick up their delicious foods, because they are so friendly here. What a gem of a place - great ready to eat food, specialty grocery items, AND big smiles. Wednesday - pot pie day! Hefty for its size - the chicken pot pie yesterday (flavors change) was loaded with so much meat that a slice didn't change its shape on my plate. That pie crust was buttery goodness! Thursdays thru Saturdays - hot rotisserie chickens (ready at 4pm)! Sticky caramelized skin, mmmm. These pastured chickens are raised in VT, so they are as clean as they are delicious. Daily baked goods - the banana buttercotch scone, brown butter chocolate chip cookie, & raspberry chocolate chip muffin are all fresh & so yummy, with crispy edges and moist centers. Their strawberry pop tarts look to die for! Groceries - an excellent selection: local eggs, beautiful cheeses, Vermont Salumi, Sisters of Anarchy ice creams, panko breadcrumbs, Asian condiments (fine brewed soy sauce, soup bases, etc.), Tony's chocolate bars, fresh produce, frozen fresh raviolis, kombuchas and specialty sodas, and a large selection of wines. Giving back is a loving theme here. With every purchase, you have an opportunity to give your tips to their monthly partner. This month they are supporting the Pride Center of Vermont. I'm looking forward to next Saturday's dinner special (eat in or to go), and Sunday's savory hand pie!

The options are out of this world, for the prices the amount of food you get is unbelievable. You…read morecan mix and match, sit and eat and the desserts will knock your socks off! Always service with a smile and inviting.

MIKE and his staff are always wonderful. My disabled husband love to see Mike to catch up as I was…read morefor the pizza. Good food and good people. I highly recommend

Popped in for a delicious lunch. Started with a Creamy Tomato Soup with Garlic - I had a lamb…read moreburger (cooked to perfection, amazing) and my husband had a classic burger. Service was friendly, informative and timely.

Headed downhill. We've loved Three Penny for years, so the purpose of this review is a wake up…read morecall. Menu is still interesting but actual food was meh yesterday, service too. We had a scallop po-boy and crab cake sammy for lunch, well after lunch rush. Servers were consistently friendly and helpful. Food came out promptly but both lacked taste. Crab cake was 80% breading, mushy. Scallops were hit and darkly crusted , but not tasty. Watermelon salad was good. Despite ordering bevs with food, none arrived till food was 2/3 eaten. Server's initial response was "waiting on the bar", tho they were apologetic after it took another long time. We could see the bartender chatting with customers and wiping things down, so suspect there was a teamwork issue. Seems like this business needs owner's TLC!

Ambience was lovely; perfect for conversation with a party. Servers for both food and drink were…read moreattentive and prompt. The chef was willing to work with my food allergies and replaced pasta with risotto in the shrimp and scallop scampi. The J Morgan Burger was also tasty. Crème brûlée was delicious, as was the fruit that came with it. Highly recommend!

This was my fifth time dining at this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was my worst experience…read moreyet. On March 21, we had a reservation, but when we arrived, no one addressed us for about 20 minutes. When we finally spoke to the "hostess", she mentioned that we were assigned a table "out back," which sounded unappealing (though it turned out to be fine). She then informed us that it was really busy and "it could be a while". I said back to her "well, that's a bad start", she said "I know". The whole restaurant had a strong fishy smell, which shouldn't happen with fresh seafood. No one came over to greet us until we decided to go to the bar to find a server. It was the same server who was attending to the table next to us, and she only acknowledged us after we spoke up. She didn't take our drink orders or offer us water. After we finally ordered drinks, we waited 20 minutes only to discover our drinks sitting at the bar--our martinis had already become warm. As for the food, the Rib Eye steak was perfect, but the Shrimp and Scallop Scampi was terrible, and the other pasta dishes with lobster were just okay. Overall, it was a disappointing experience with mediocre food and inattentive staff. I will not be returning to this restaurant again.

All I'll say is don't order the chicken Caesar wrap. Very sad because it used to be my favorite,…read morebut since they changed owners it is inedible. Flavorless dressing, brown wilted lettuce... I can't speak for the pizza, I always only got the Caesar wrap. I usually never write reviews but this item was close to my heart and I'm so disappointed the glory days are over.

I love this place! I was staying down the road and walked down here for dinner one evening. My…read moreserver was very attentive and kind. I ordered a 3 meat pizza and it came out quickly and was amazing! Reasonable priced too!! The resturant is a tavern/bar vibe inside as well. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Vermont!