This place opened up recently on College St. My husband first spotted it driving by one day and…read moremade a note for us to go check it out. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted, and they inquired if we were there for a table/bar seating, or the retail shop. We sat at the bar, and there were other customers at tables enjoying a glass and engrossed in conversation. They offer a small snack menu, along with a selection of wines, and they have a good knowledge and will provide counsel on the options. We ordered the ricotta toast and the lonzo, a ham similar to prosciutto. Both were delicious! The lonzo comes with a drizzle of quality olive oil on top, and a sprinkle of salt, and a dab of mustard. The ricotta toast (no pic sorry) was also tasty. The space leans to industrial loft, but is warm and invites conversations and relaxation. The shop also has a retail space, and a monthly wine club subscription is an option. It is separated from the restaurant, but not a quirk of their shop, but archaic Vermont liquor laws. We decide to subscribe and picked up our first selections to take home.

Perfect in so many ways! Beautiful space, kind and knowledgable folks, amazing natural wines and…read morewell-designed small plates menu. We sat at the bar for glasses of wine with lots of treats: a bowl of yummy olives, fancy tinned fish, bresaola, mind-blowing new award-winning blue cheese from Jasper Hill (withersbrook) and a cherry, tomato, almond, burratini salad...all served with slices of excellent bread. Perfect accompaniments to each plate: lemon and garlic with the fish, cherry conserves with the cheese, etc... We'll be back again and again, with friends in tow.

Had a wonderful experience starting with drinks and appetizers with friends followed by staying for…read moredinner ordering from sister restaurant Trattoria Delia next door. Noise level and ambiance mimic a cozy living room, perfect for conversation. There are only a handful of tables and no reservations so get there early or keep trying. It's worth it! We started with the grilled artichokes, crispy calamari and Castelvetrano olives and capped this off with the Spaghetti Al Vongole and the spicy, succulent shrimp pasta. The wines were delicious, even the herb butter that came with the bread was a treat. No room for dessert but we'll be back. Highly recommend!

I may have just had the best bowl of pasta ever! Spaghetti con Polpette! The perfect amount, not…read moretoo much, just enough to savor every bite! The Nonna's meatballs were delicious! Atmosphere at Sotto is intimate yet comfortable. The best part of the evening was the service. Our server was friendly, attentive and had a great handle on keeping everyone happy! Highly recommend it!

Majestic is an exceptional eclectic restaurant in Burlington that's about a 5 minute walk from my…read morefamily's place. While some may come there for drinks, the food was outstanding, taking advantage of the outdoor seating when the weather permits. It's a nice setting with music that doesn't impinge of conversation with your dining partners. I'd recommend heading there for dinner if you're nearby. That being said... They don't have a phone, take reservations, or have a website for you to check out the menu... which does change. Under my family's guidance, we ordered a range of plates that we all share... like a tasting menu. In order, we started with the sensational Yellowfin Tuna with Roasted Tomato, Cherry Tomato and Salsa Macha; Panzanella Salad with Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Crouton; then flavorful "Big Dumb Salad" with Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Cashew and Green Goddess. These were followed by the Patatas Bravas with Zhoug and Aioli, then the finishing proteins: outstanding Roasted Halibut with Shishito Pepper, Habanada Pepper; and amazing Picanha with Salsa Verde, Sweet Corn, Romano Bean. Politely let the friendly staff know if you have any issue. They want to know and are incredibly responsive if there are any hics. Majestic is a wonderful place to have a meal!

It was my birthday and I'd just had the pleasure of attending the Burlington Wine and Food…read morefestival. The curators sent a newsletter prior highlighting a gem named Majestic. So thought it would be a good choice for dinner. They don't have a website of phone by design so I had no information other then their name/location. Plot twist: their dinner service ended at 9 even though the hours were 5-10. So that in itself is a good reason to have a website OR a phone. We were dropped off to at the charming restaurant via Uber (so lost money there), walked up to very uncomfortable stares from the staff, and were then told we couldn't have dinner. Not the most pleasant experience. The silver lining was the recommendation to go to Hen of the Woods for dinner instead and THAT experience made up for everything

Whether you are buying wine or sitting down to enjoy wine in the beautiful dining room, the service…read moreis among the best I have ever experienced. The wine selection is excellent and very affordable.

Went here on a recent humid but breezy Sunday. 2nd time I've been here with my brother and his…read morewife. I had the red wine flight. I don't care for Sangiovese, but they had a nice Sanguovese/Gamay blend. They rotate their wines quite often and don't bother to update their website - so the only way to find out what wines are available is, well, to visit! Which I recommend you do if you're in the area!

A must visit wine bar in Burlington, Vermont! Came here randomly on our trip late one evening and…read morewe had such a lovely time. We did the tasting and all 3 wines that was suggested were absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional and the person who helped us with our tasting was kind, knowledgeable and made our entire experience fun! The wines he suggested were so good that I ended up buying a bottle from there. You can sit at the bar or they have plenty of seating to chill on your own! Would definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're in the area.

Calling all Natural Wine Lovers! This must be the place!…read more As someone who is in the wine industry I always scope out wine bars when traveling and I am so happy to have encountered Bar Renee. This super quaint, but fun bar is the perfect place for a glass or two of natural wines. And, if you don't know much about natural wines the employees sure do. They can tell you about almost all the wines they serve and the best part...You can buy them right there as well. Yes, that's right! Due to their license you can sip and shop their selections. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up going twice. They had a tasting on Sunday where they opened up a few bottles and you get to try them all, for only $5 so it was a steal. I ended up bringing how a red wine from California. They also have small plates. We ended up sharing their olives and marcona almonds. This is also a great place for groups since they have plenty of tables towards the back of the bar. I can't wait to come back here. Cheers~

Wow, what a transformation from when we last came to Burlington and having breakfast at Penny…read moreCluse, we were pleasantly surprised to find highly recommended Frankie's in the same location! The same large, beautiful windows are there, but the decor is warm, trendy, and modern. Our hostess immediately wished my husband and me happy anniversary and the bartender team Max and Woody were truly outstanding and made our celebration special. They are adept at making cocktails. We tried Blue Bingo and Inside Out. Both were perfectly balanced. The Blue Bingo with fresh blueberry puree, garnished with blueberry and mint was refreshing. The Inside Out was similar to an Old Fashioned. We selected 4 small plates, one large plate, and one side. For small plates, the striped bass collar was meaty and flavored with an herb sauce and punchy blistered cherry tomatoes. The little neck clams came in a broth that was worth sopping up with the grilled sourdough. It was similar to having mussels in a luscious wine butter sauce. I would have eaten like 12 of the clams if they let me but they alas only give you 6. My favorite was grilled Romano beans, slightly crunchy, fresh, and light, with burrata and fried green tomatoes. The breading on the tomatoes was perfectly light and crunchy. The burrata was delicious, and I would have preferred to have it over the barchetta, fresh ravioli like pastas that came with fennel and arugula. The barchetta was missing that creamy element. The served our pork schnitzel as a "splitzel" served cut in half on two plates. Again, it was perfectly crunchy and light. We ordered pomme puree (mashed potatoes) as a side too, creamy and delicious. They had a decent wine and beer selection. We lucked out with our chenin blanc selection, which paired well with everything we had. Eat here! The menu changes every day. We can't wait to come back.

The bartender was telling me that Frankie's was listed by Boston Magazine as one of the best…read moreup-and-coming restaurants in the U.S. when it first opened, and they're clearly still living up to that standard. I ordered the Something Fun cocktail, which was fruity, refreshing, and beautifully presented with blue salt speckled around the rim of the glass. For dinner, I had the whole trout in a dill sauce with a side of purple cauliflower. Everything is locally sourced, and while the menu features a few staples, it changes daily. Each menu is date-stamped, which I'm obsessed with--it's a great reminder of how fresh everything is. Vermont generally has a great local food scene, and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the ingredients, presentation, and overall quality. Frankie's is a restaurant I'd highly recommend for groups, family dinners, date nights, or even corporate dinners. I'd love to come back and explore more of their wine selection. The staff is incredibly welcoming, happy to chat, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Expect to spend around $75 per person for a meal, a side or appetizer, and one drink.

My mom, sister, and I were there for marathon weekend and the staff there was so kind and helpful!…read moreThe food was really delicious and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant.

A small but well composed menu, expertly executed by a really talented chef. A beautiful venue,…read morecozy and intimate, with a well stocked bar, abundant, Italian wines by the glass, and even more selections by the bottle. Beers and craft cocktails. The bakery on premises makes their own rustic bread, as well as a variety of desserts. Great leisurely service. Just outstanding.

Gluten free heaven!…read more Ate at cork last night and every single appetizer and both desserts were gluten free and it was amazing!!! Gluten free lumpia and gluten free beignets?! Mind blowing!

Love this romantic, dimly-lit, and delicious little spot so much! Walked in thinking it'd be an…read moreoverpriced tourist trap, but no way! Every single dish was so good and impeccably made, including their homemade pasta, burrata, creamed corn, fall squash, and their new maple creemee dessert. Shoutout to our server Julia who gave us the best seat in the house, a little nook in the corner by the window, and was so warm and generous and good to us. 5 stars!!!!

Wow. If you want a proper, insanely well made cocktail with a chill vibe of a bar, this is the…read moreplace. The bartender shared that the creamee martini was his signature drink and asked for feedback - 10/10 no changes needed. I enjoyed the Southern Belle (strawberry drink) over the Garden hoe but both were very well done. Will be back here when back in Burlington!

I love this place!…read more If you like classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80's & 90's (and who doesn't), you will love The Archives! It is exactly what you would expect - an old school arcade mashed up with a bar that serves quality drink selections. They have many classics including: Ms. Pac-Man, Centipede, Dig Dug, Frogger, etc. Pinball games include: Star Wars, Pokemon, and Godzilla. The customers and workers are all super friendly. Prices are reasonable. My wife and I want to come back for some tournaments. I think I'd have a shot at Ms. Pac-man. She would dominate Star Wars.