Burlingtons best kept secret - one of the best restaurants in the state resides in a wine market…read more The owner lived in Healdsburg, CA and is passionate about wine. They also have a wine club. Go for dinner. The jamon iberico from Spain, parisian ham, tinned fish, baby gem salad, lamb, halibut, pork chop, pasta are fabulous for NYC standards. Menu changes regularly. Oyster happy hour on Thursday nights. Very cute dining room inside the wine store, great for date nights to casual get together.

Lovely spot. Incredible service & knowledge about all their curated wines. Also they have great…read morefood and desserts.

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!

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~

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.

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!

Love, love, love this place!! Super friendly and knowledgeable folks. Amazing wines and every snack…read moreI've had there has been well thought out and delicious. Ambiance is lovely, music is always interesting and groovy, just feels cool having an evening there. So happy to have this little gem in the area!

Village wine and coffee: the perfect little shop! Fueling my morning caffeine and carrying a…read morediverse array of wines and a special shout out to their amazing wine tastings! Nestled in the heart of Shelburne center, this is defiantly the local favorite. The rustic feel and charm when you walk in is inviting and cozy. The baristas are always friendly, asking all the questions I forget need to be answered before crafting drinks. I highly recommended any of the pastries at the counter, especially the scones! My most recent love for Village Wine and Coffee has been their Friday night wine tastings. The first night we went I was blown away by the wine selection, the ability that our server was able to articulate the different wines, regions and flavors as well as parings (or what not to eat so as to truly experience the wines). We also queued in that the tastings are 'bring your own food' as groups streamed in throughout the night with bowls of him made pasta, cheese plates, even take out pizza. Needless to say, we stepped up our game after that. Truly a hidden gem, being just beyond the Burlington boundary. Looking forward to next week's tasting! Pro tip: parking can get a little crazy. If it's looking super busy you can park just a little ways always at the plaza next door and walk. You will be glad you did!

This is my go to in Shelburne when I'm home visiting friends and family. The coffee is pretty…read moredependably good as are most of the pastries. They have an art gallery and wine shop as well and the coffee shop is a pleasant place to work. Part of me likes the fact that they don't have wifi as it's kind of old fashioned but it can make it a bit hard as a place to work. I usually just get the regular black coffees and I like that they have a selection of roast levels here. Pricing isn't cheap but it's what I would expect for the area. I wish they had cold brew as the ice coffee is not the same or as good. My wife loved the maple latte and that they do half caff. She recently ordered a matcha that wasn't great but they said it was the end of the bag and gave us a free iced decaf latte instead which was very nice. With the service, location, and dependably pretty good coffee, I will continue to patronize this business.

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.

Burlington local, first time going to Frankie's. Only hear good things about it…read more Pros: service, quality/freshness of food The service was top notch from when we first entered until we left. We were immediately greeted and seated. They helped take our coats/hang them for us. We were always closely attended to and given time if more was needed. The homemade pasta dish we got with greens and mushrooms was fantastic! My bf liked the shrimp appetizer/smaller dish and we all liked the trout, but it seemed a little mushy/overcooked. Cons: loud/bad acoustics, dim, portion size(only for one specific dish) A little hard to hear inside when it's at peak capacity. Was at dinner with a group of four and it was quite hard to hear the person diagonally across from me the entire night. Lighting was a little too dim for my personal liking but others may not mind(for example, it was darker inside than it was outside at 6pm). Food was overall very good. The disappointments were a clam dish we couldn't even first find any clams in and then the two people who got them when we divided up the dish only got two each! And the side greens, seemed overcooked and were over-salted. Would definitely try it again would recommend to others.

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.

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.

Service was attentive and friendly! We ordered the olives…read morewhich were wonderful. House Meatballs and pasta delicious!! No complaint from my friend's menu selection either. A bit dark for my liking as far as ambiance, however the service made up for that as mentioned! Will def be back!

I tried the eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi sorrentina, and spaghetti Al pesto with two friends. We…read moreshared all the plates and all agreed all three were excellent. We had decent service from the host and waiter staff. Nothing bad but nothing outstanding from the team. The ambiance was really nice! With the 90 degree heat today it was nice to go underground to cool down. The wine cellar vibe was great. Great Italian food all around.