Good atmosphere, good food, good drinks. I had made a reservation for a table but had no problem getting a bar seat instead. I was there on a Tuesday and it was half priced oysters - what a thrill! My bartender made an excellent recommendation based on my preferences. Oysters were great and shucked at the bar. The mignonette was perfect. The beef tartare was marvelous - juicy meat, well balanced with the sauce and truffle chips. Triple crème was phenomeeeennnaalll. I shared that my doc is making me be gluten free and asked if there was anything that could serve as a sub. A server offered gluten free crackers (which were way tastier than they looked!). My only disappointment was that they didn't give me a heads up that the gf option was a $6 up charge. I know GF costs the restaurant, and I'm generally willing to pay a little more, but $6 for 15 crackers feels excessive!! The cheese itself was 10, I don't know that I would have added 50% to that item bc I can't eat the bread, and I would have liked the option of making the decision. Would return, but definitely want to give the heads up to my GF friends about the steep up charge. read more

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We had the loveliest time here! We visited for their charcuterie workshop on a Sunday afternoon, and it was such a nice way to spend the afternoon. We got there early and were greeted by the most friendly workshop host/Dedalus employee, Brittany. They were still in the process of setting up the class, so we walked over to their little store/gift shop. I could've looked around in there for hours! They had so many unique and interesting things - panettone, gourmet chocolates, tin fish, meats, cheeses, gift boxes for the holidays, and much much more. The workshop we took was wonderful. It was lead by Brittany, their sommelier, and Dana, their cheese monger, and they taught us about different wine, cheese, and meat pairings to curate a holiday charcuterie board. The wines and cheeses they selected were divine and so delicious. I loved everything that they gave us, and they selected some pretty unique choices that I was worried I wouldn't enjoy. Everything was wonderful, and they gave us a lot of information about everything we consumed. This store is such a lovely spot and I wish I had something similar near me! It's cozy and classy, without being pretentious. Their sommelier knows so much about the wines they have and I never felt silly or stupid asking questions. She mentioned that she loves to ask customers about their preferences and budget and keeps a very open environment when people come in, and is able to select the best wines that suit them. I'm looking forward to coming back here the next time I'm in town! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! First off, the service here is spectacular. I arrived a little early for my reservation so I was asked to view the store as the staff finished up their prep work. I was asked a couple of times by staff members if I needed any help. The wine selection here is nice, but very expensive. Be prepared to pay $30 or much more for a bottle. I'm not a wine expert so I'm not sure if their prices are fair or not in the retail section but expect to pay quite a bit for a bottle. The quality may warrant these prices, but I have no idea. I was also impressed with the selection of food items. I bought a can of Smoked Sardines and Crackers and had them when I got home. They were excellent. There is also a nice cheese selection. I was just as impressed with the service in the restaurant. I sat in the patio section and thought it was spectacular. The Rose and White wines I had were fantastic and the service was spot on. The Cucumber Salad was delicious and huge. It had to be at least a full cucumber, if not more. The dill and onions were a nice addition as well. The Oysters are cooked and were pretty good. I always prefer raw Oysters but these were good. The Cucumber Salad and Oysters came out very fast. I decided to finish off with the Smoked Sardine Pate. I was surprised it came in a can as I thought it would be homemade. It was good with the toast. I do feel they could give you more toast to place the Pate and Grainy Mustard on but that's my only gripe. I officially declare this place as my new spot in Burlington. I plan on coming here several days a week for the great service, wine, and food. Also, the prices are very good. I would usually pay well over $100 for what I got when I lived in DC and I spent under $70 and felt I received a lot of value at this price point. read more

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I ate there not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Place is darkly attractive and busy the night I went. Sat at bar. Nice help, good eats. Interesting. read more

Great and attentive service. Staff was very knowledgeble about the wine and the different cheeses. We started with cheese plate and it was SO good! We then had the vegetarian pasta with burrata. Pasta was very as very good, there was just a lot of olive oil so do wish there was less. Overall, we did have a great time & would go back if we are back in the area! read more

Dedalus Wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I found this place on Yelp as it is my go to for restaurant recommendations when I am in a new town. We had a reservation for our group and were excited to try the tapas style menu and wine. So why the 1 star review. It comes down to service. When we first sat down and were trying to figure out which bottles to order we asked to taste a few that were in the wine by the glass list to narrow our selection. The waitress was accommodating for the first 2 we tasted(ended up getting a bottle of one of them) but when we asked to taste a third she said "we are not in the business of giving free samples". We ended up ordering a bottle of the third wine we tasted but were upset by her treatment of us. We are not sure if it was the color of our skin or the waitress was just having a bad day. We proceeded to order many dishes and more wine. The cheese board was good but overpriced for what you got. Also the waitress did not explain what cheeses were where on the board so we had to ask another server for help. Overall the food was good but very small portions. and expensive for what you got. We were planning to address our displeasure with the service by giving her a 15% tip instead of our group's standard of 20-25% and leave a review reflecting just the experience with the food and leave the service out of it. However when our bill came it had a 20% gratuity added automatically. We asked to speak to the manger and explained the situation. He at first was "shocked" but came back and said he could make any adjustments to the bill. We were asking to drop the tip to 15% which we felt was reasonable. There were no apologies for the behavior. It is clear that this restaurant group does not care about the customer experience which is such a large part of the dining experience. read more

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The ambiance, food and service of the restaurant were pleasant and enjoyable! The wine choices were amazing. We bought 4 bottles to take home. read more

This place is awesome! I wish this store/restaurant was located near me. First they have a great wine shop with a very informative staff to help you select wines to try/recommendations. The restaurant - the food is served like Tapas. All dishes are shareable for sure. The staff gave recommendations on wine pairings for each dish, and they were spot on. The food was delicious, innovative, and not a crumb was left on the plates. I could easily be here at least twice a month for dinner. Super casual, fun, and a great vibe. read more

I thought this was a cute wine shop with a nice atmosphere and nice selection. The service was good and not too attentive or lax. The prices fluctuated but we're ok..... read more

Visited Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, and Wine Bar on Saturday evening. My biggest regret was not choosing this place for a full meal, the food is excellent and the wine selection is tremendous. Quality: Not originally part of our plans, I am so glad we checked out Dedalus. It is worth coming to for dinner, but even just for some snacks and wine it was lovely. The bottle list is full of gems, but they also have a substantial glass list. The food we had was incredible, and it was hard not to get more. The Beef Tartare is fantastic, and the Market Board showcases all sorts of wonderful items. Quantity: Generous pours and assorted size dishes. Value: $9-$15 for a Glass of Wine. $15 for the Beef Tartare. $39 for the Market Board. Ambiance: Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, and Wine Bar is located in Burlington. It is all the things they list in their name, but the wine bar is the highlight. We sat at the dimly lit bar in a romantic space surrounded by wine bottles. They have some shared tables, but most are set up for couples. The music was jazz and classical, completing the atmosphere. Crowd: About half full early on Saturday evening. Service: Wonderful, I wasn't sure what to expect, but they have both a shop and a full-service restaurant. Parking: Private parking lot. read more

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Came per Cristina R's recommendation and had a great time. The staff were super helpful and funny. We ended up getting the wines of the night because of how great our server was. We paired it with the food, which was a flatbread that could have gone for another 2-3 min in the oven. We also got a cheese plate that was great. read more

One of the best date night spots in Burlington. The food is delicious and so is the wine. It's pricey but mostly worth it. My one complaint is that they once took our wine with a glass still left. It was a 60 dollar bottle and we had intended to drink every drop. read more

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Such a wonderful Sunday night with my friends this past September. Wonderful options for small plates to share & a fun selection of wines! We loved the half priced oysters & cheese board. The BUTTER offering- just wow. Our waitress helped us pick the best wines for our individual tastes & made the evening so lovely! I loved the chance to shop around the retail store after our early dinner and talk to the sommelier. I wish I lived close by so I could visit more often! Such a fantastic experience, give them a visit!! read more

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First off, the set up and vibe of Dedalus makes you forget whatever type of day you weee having. Once you enter you are ready for some amazing wine and a taste of whatever that delicious smell is coming from the open kitchen. Add the incredible service and of course one of a kind house made dessert and you have taken a little vacation to whatever ration in France, Spain, or Italy right here. Highly recommend read more

I had heard about this place and my interest was peaked. Last night's wine and dinner experience exceeded my expectations! Where do I begin? The wonderful rustic edgy decor was the perfect foil for the display of unique wines and global provisions such as I haven't seen in Vermont or the USA. Variations of sardines , octopus and calamari to name a few. Then there was the selection of vinaigres and mustards and honeys ! All this before arriving at the cheese & charcuterie counters. The knowledgeable and pleasant staff willingly engaged in conversation and suggestions, offering samples alongside. We were seated with a splendid view of the dining room, outdoor terrace and the seafood bar where later we would watch as they shucked our oysters . Jason Zuliani , owner of DEDALUS and our friend and fellow diner Chef Tom Bivins were old friends from NECI days. Jason graciously came over to greet us and before long we were engaged in a riveting wine conversation, to say he is a Wine Aficionado is no exaggeration. But the highlight of the evening was our mutual love of Jura Wines which, as it happened, he was drinking and now offered to share with me! Talk about Kismet - Jura wines are extremely difficult to find Stateside but at DEDALUS there is a small but exceptional selection. I'm completely speechless. We ordered a variety of dishes, each one exceptional with a very clean palette.: anchovies and capers with olive oil, The Market Board was over the top!, followed by a plate of salt bed oysters-delicate and oh so fresh. The fresh Scarpinocc pasta was sublime as was the tomato tartine . Dessert did not disappoint - feeling emboldened I chose the basil ice cream with corn infused whipped cream while others chose the sourdough ice cream and the chocolate cake. Great Food, Great Wine , lovely atmosphere and wonderful friends made for a MARVELOUS Evening. I will come again and again and honestly so should you . BRAVO Jason at DEDALUS! read more

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A great concept, ambiance and wine collection. Really like the outdoor seatings. The indoor is nice too. The staff are very nice and warm. They are also knowledgeable about wine and cheese! read more

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I love this place! I've always come here to buy wine and this is the first time I've sat down to eat here.. it's the perfect wine bar experience. The atmosphere is dim and inviting, the service knowledgeable and the food good. We will def be back read more

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This was my favorite spot in Burlington! Such great wines and interesting food. The natural wines they offered were interring and so well priced. We enjoyed the casual outdoor wine garden pre dinner and could easily also have had a full dinner there too. Highly recommend it for anyone who loves creative, local sourced food and highly curated natural wines. read more

An atmosphere befitting crunchy, Vermont luxury. The staff was well-informed, being able to answer all our naive wine questions. Certainly a unique Burlington business. read more

I wanted to get a special gift for my niece who lives in Burlington since this is her senior year of college and she would be celebrating her first pandemic birthday. I thought it would be easy to find a place in town to deliver a gift basket of local goodies, especially during COVID when it seems everyone is delivering these days. But I think I might be spoiled by living in NYC and all of the delivery options we have here. I looked all over and almost every food shop I could find in Burlington was pickup only. I didn't want to gift my niece an errand to go pick up her own gift, especially since she is a senior in college and on a busy schedule with a heavy course load and no car. I was so relieved when I found Dedalus Wine Shop and discovered that they not only have an incredible selection of high-quality food and wine but they offer local delivery too! It was so easy to select and pay for my items on their website. And their delivery window of 3-6pm for local orders was perfect for when my niece was sure to be home to receive the delivery. I picked out some delicious-looking treats to gift my niece something special outside of her usual college-student budget, and the next day Dedalus delivered them to her door. She was so excited when she got the delivery! I'm so grateful that Dedalus offers this service. I'm sure to order from them again for my niece's graduation later this year, since it's looking unlikely vaccinations will be rolled out quickly enough for a safe family gathering in May. And if it's ever safe for me to travel to Burlington again for a visit, I'm definitely going to stop by Dedalus for some treats for myself! read more

$10 for a bag of truffle chips! This place is so pretentious. Most of the wine selection is well more than double the price you could find online. The ambiance is nice but you realize you're paying through the nose to have them recoup their renovation costs. Go there for a glass of wine for $20 a glass served or purchase a bottle from a guy that looks at you disdainfully because you're disrupting his web searching. read more

Came mainly for the Animal Farm butter, but was amazed at what an awesome Wine Bar food paring menu they had.

Overall romantic and quaint wine spot. The peach gazpacho was killer! The food is small and expensive so would not go for an entree type dinner. The wine we had was unique and delicious read more

This meal was absolutely fantastic, this was me and my boyfriend's final night in Burlington and Dedalus made it fabulous! Our server miss Quinn was lovely and super friendly and helpful. We loved the wine, cheeses, and the Parisian ham. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful. read more

Amazing food. Amazing wine. Amazing service. My partner and I came for the free wine tasting but stayed for the ambiance and service. Our waiter was Bridget and she was so kind and bubbly but so knowledge about the selections. I learned a lot and it was truly a great night! read more

I just visited the Stowe location for the first time. The baguette and oysters were delightful for our NYE feast for 2. And the Bergamino di Bufala that Scott recommended was the perfect choose to pair with our mini raw bar. Very excited to have a Dedalus in Stowe now too! read more

Yes the wine is good and the glass is big, but there is no way this is a full pour. A bit stingy... read more

Dedalus Wine - Stingy pour... - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Great concept for a space. I liked the decor and selection of wine and cheese. We sat in the wine bar for a while and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. They described the specials in a very appealing way and I enjoyed my glass a lot. The cheese board was impressive and a generous portion. Plenty to share as was the chorizo. I enjoyed all the accompaniments that came along with the cheese: dried fruits, honied raisins, crackers etc. I would have liked more selection on the by the glass menu but would happily return! read more

Dedalus Wine - Cheese board - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a treat! We ordered oysters (great, well shucked), beef tartare (perfect), white asparagus with a manchego sauce (delightful), gnocchi (good, not great), and pâté de campagne (also yummy, needed sturdier bread and more of it for eating). I asked for a glass of white in the style of the grape I'm used to drinking and was not thrilled with what the server suggested but it was nice with the oysters. I got a second glass of a skin-contact rosé and it was so good I bought a bottle in the shop after the meal, along with many loaves of bread, brioche, croissants and baguettes. The ambiance, lighting and furniture were beautiful. The service was ok. We sat at one end of a long table with others who were getting some sort of deluxe treatment from their server - I had to assume they were a friend or extended family - they got all kinds of tastings and special plates. It was hard not to compare our selections to theirs, since we essentially dined with these folks. I also have come to expect that if I had a reservation, I'd have a table to myself. At the end of the meal, my husband got a big splinter from the table, and we were surprised there was no apology or offer of a dessert or coupon for the future. We enjoyed the food and wine and setting and will return. Service was not perfect, but a lovely meal out. read more

I don't remember her name but she had blonde streaks in the front and she made such an effort to make us feel at home and was so knowledgeable about the wines and cheeses. read more

Love the way this wine shop flows, guiding you through the different wine regions, each wine with a super easy to read info card to help you choose. Amazing meat and cheese counter as well as a wine bar. Customer service was fantastic, but I found I didn't really need it because of the way the wine is displayed. In the end I chose a Sancerre and a Cab Franc from Healdsburg, CA. Both bottles were deeeeelish! read more

Beat wine shop in Vermont. Everyone here is so nice and friendly, the selections are unrivaled, and the vibe is wonderful. Spent many evenings this summer on the front lawn having amazing food and wine! read more

Dedalus has become one of my favorite date night spots. The service is always incredible, the staff are very knowledgeable when it comes to food & wine pairings, and the food is always excellent. read more

Such a nice surprise! Wasn't sure what to expect. Wanted to find a wine bar and this was better that what I was thinking it could be. While sitting and enjoying some wine and appetizers, noticed a bottle of French Malbec wine being stocked. Needless to say, we bought that bottle. The wine shop has cheese tastings, lots of excellent varieties. Olive oil and vinegars, small selection. Being able to buy wine and then inside the same building enjoy wine and food is definitely worth the visit. read more

Dedalus Wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Snobby and overpriced. The sales person smirked at me when I asked for a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. And the food we got at the wine bar was WAY too salty. Don't bother. read more

Disappointing. The concept is great but the result was misleading at best. As locals we have discussed a visit to Dedalus and decided to give it a try on a rainy day. We started with two "flights" as an attempt to sample what had been chosen by the staff as their current favorites. In the process we had been informed that each flight would be the equivalent of 2.5 glasses of wine. The standard for a glass of wine is 5 oz. We made our choices from the two flights available. The lower flight end was 28$ the higher end was $42. The lower end flight arrive in three samples, each at 2 oz. The higher end flight arrive at two samples at 2oz each. The higher end in a large glass for deception? Nevertheless it was not even close to what was described during the ordering process. 2.5 glasses of wine each would be 25 oz and instead we received 10 oz in 5 different samples for $70!!! The cheese plate was great but include no Vermont offerings and this is unfortunate since Vermont has so much to offer. The pulled pork was great, we know the local farmer who has been deeply involved in the local food scene for some time. We tried to overlook the initial "flight" process and work through a selection on another glass of wine. This was ok but not stellar for what was presented. 76$:for 10oz of wine when we had been informed prior to our order that the "flight" would yield 2.5 glasses each??? This was not even enough to finish the cheese plate. $48 for 4 oz and I could have easily selected a $15 dollar a bottle of Willamette Pinot Noir and be so much more fulfilled. Out final bill for two aps and 2 small glasses of wine each $150. Unfortunately our biggest regret is that after our flights and aps were presented, no one returned to follow up and see if either the wine or the food was ok. A very basic expectation. There were only five other small groups / couples. Bummer, we were hoping for so much more a a reason to return. read more

Fantastic quality prepared foods. I really thought they were restaurant quality. This became my go-to place during COVID when I didn't want to eat in restaurants but also didn't fancy cooking on my own. Great find. read more

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Fun, cute, local place! My roommate and I live right around the corner and had been dying to try this as wine lovers. Glasses seemed to range from $9-$15. They also have some food options to munch on. I love that they have the wine shop in addition to the wine bar! Will definitely be going back. This would be a great date spot. read more

Outstanding service, a formidable array of wine and cheese; but no beer. I went in search of craft beer to take back to Georgia for my beer geek son in law. Alas, no beer, but the clerk immediately discerned my plight and called around to learn where I might find the particular (and hard to find small batch) malty beverage which prompted my quest, while I happily sampled the various cheeses offered. Great success!! He entered into my iPhone the proper grid coordinates for Beverage Warehouse, where I found exactly that for which I was seeking. Thank you, Daedalus! I shall return for wine and cheese. But not for beer. read more

Excellent wine and cheese shop and wine bar. The shop has a great selection including local products that are hard to find, such as Orb Weaver cheese and wines from Iapetus and Garagista, and the staff give great advice. House-made pimiento cheese is in a class by itself. The bar is very pleasant and has good A/C if it's a hot day. read more