Really sad to write this review. One star is for the fact that the food was overall very good, though nothing special for the prices. The carrot cake was blah.. icing was weird and the profiteroles were stale and the sauces were below average. Our server was very scattered, did not seem to have fine dining training.. asked if we wanted our wine bottle re-corked just after he opened it ???? He was lax in filling water glasses, getting us clean silverware, clearing dishes, returning to the table to ask if we were enjoying our meals. He delivered our desserts and we asked for the check which it took him far too long to bring to us. In the mean time , a woman patron who had been sitting in the other room was having a loud face time call with her mother in the bar area- it was annoying us and the table next to us. Neither the bartender nor the hostess asked her to get off the phone so I politely asked her if she would please get off the call and after I sat down she gave me The middle finger which my children had to witness. We spent $342.00 on a celebration dinner for my husband and I really wish we'd stayed home. Saddest of all- we are locals and like to have a really nice night out with our family once In a while. After a previous experience dining at Mistral's which was great- we were really looking forward to this evening out and it was terrible. We won't take another chance. read more

We came here first time 13 years ago for a New Years dinner, and it was great a that time. Three kids later that are now big enough to enjoy the place, and we went back for my wife's birthday. The food and service still stands out for the Manchester area, and ended up having three courses (the deserts got shared) and outstanding wine to go with it. We will not wait as long as last time to come back. read more

Food was excellent. The setting is lovely. The older man who was our waiter was cold, inattentive, and slightly rude. Could have been a great experience with a friendly waiter. We will not be rushing back. read more

Terrible service by a harpie faced hostess, along with a 45 minute wait for a reserved table. The food was great but hard to enjoy with the pissed off mood we were all in. Don't go - the place is stuffy and the staff moribund at best read more

One of the best restaurants in Manchester. We started with the crabcakes, escargot, and grilled shrimp. Crabcakes we're very good. I had the filet with Roquefort ravioli in a Cabernet sauce. Others at my table enjoyed the salmon cannelloni with lobster, and the duck. My filet was cooked perfectly and super tasty. Strongly recommend this place for an upscale meal. read more

Now here is a true fine dining restaurant :) amazing service,warm and welcoming staff and the owner herself greets you personally,amazing view of the stream below and the food!! Wow!!! Chateubriand for 2 but not before amazing in-house duck liver pate' great wine list and profiteroles for desert..simply outstanding and our waiter was spectacular...every member of staff wished us a happy anniversary at some pint during our meal and made us feel right at home..Mistral's is a class act and deserves more accolades and a Michelin Star or 3...the menu was perfectly French haute cuisine and I would go back for lunch tommorow if they offered it :) loved every moment... most romantic place we have been in awhile ( we closed the place..) you must dine here!! read more

My favorite in Manchester. I go at least 3 times a year. Great and attentive service. Lovely setting by the stream so ask for a window table. The duck is always my favorite and I would also recommend the beet salad, and any of their beef and chicken dishes. Great place for a romantic dinner. You can dress up or go casual and you'll feel comfortable either way. Also very nice on New Year's Eve but book early. read more

My date and I enjoyed his birthday dinner on Sunday evening. In my view, this was a totally pleasant dining experience. We each ordered the $30 three course special and with three choices for each course, we were delighted. I had a marvelous tourine, beef tenderloin in a delectable sauce, and a lemon cheesecake to die for. The portions, preparations, and presentations were perfect. The wine list was wide-ranged. Most of all, the staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and extraordinarily accommodating. I highly recommend Mistral's at Toll Gate for a high quality all round dining experience. read more

Excellent restaurant. Great menu. Always consistently delicious food. Owners and staff are friendly. Atmosphere is wonderful.

Outstanding meal! Everything was superb! The escargot was absolutely the best I've ever had and the chateau was magnificent! We will definitely return! read more

Went for a special dinner...3 people. Have been there on and off for many years. It USED to be awesome....this was a nightmare. Terrible service, cold food and tasteless and a terrible waste of alot of money! We complained a few times during dinner and nobody seemed to care....not even an offer of a desert or drink. We are done...never again....sooo disappointed. read more

Once upon a time, this was the Toll Gate Lodge, a restaurant in the old-fashioned style requiring jackets for men and even boys at dinner. While the "new" chef/owner has been making his mark for perhaps thirty years since those days, a lot of the old-fashioned heritage still lingers around the place, small cosy rooms, a small service bar, good linen, nice tableware, etc. The menu harkens back to former times, too, in that it is competently "continental" in it's French leanings and thicker sauces. Mistral's offers something no other restaurant can boast of, however: window seating along the back that overlooks a sweet, lamp-lit river. In the winter the river's blackness wends through the snow; in the summer the Vermont green describes it. Between the competent wine list, solid service, and quiet dining, Mistral's is the place to discover if you want to enjoy your dinner guests, provided you are not in search of the most avante garde menu. (note: it is on a back road just off the highway between Bromley and Manchester) read more

Nothing could be better then this. Blasting orgasm in the mouth, the food was so good. Cute and welcoming atmosphere. Top notch waiter. The best restaurant in the area. Period. read more

Incredible dining experience! Adorable spot with great ambience, the food was out of this world delicious, and the wine selection is wonderful! Will recommend this place to everyone I know! read more

went on slow snowy night. service good. food good . ambince superb.limited menu, served wine while waiting for table because help late getting to work but then charged for wine..... read more

Hands down best in area. Haven eaten everywhere around here and nowhere is better. All the food is great, staff couldnt be better, and the view of the creek sets the tone for a incredible meal. I don't even have to start explaining what I've eaten and that sort of thing because everything we got was awesome. Trust me, it doesnt get better. read more

French dining is not just about the food, it is an experience. Mistral's does it right. Everything about this restaurant was perfect. The service was perfectly paced, and while some may feel the service is a bit standoffish, the server was friendly but did not spend the night chatting with us--he interacted for a minute each time he came by and then left us be, as he should . The server always reappeared with a water refill or the next course with exceptional timing. The rolls were freshly baked and so flavorful that butter was not even needed, the salad was perfectly dressed and simple in ingredients but complex in flavor, and the entrees were perfectly cooked and portioned (pork tenderloin-special of the day, and shrimp with risotto). Dessert (creme brûlée and cheesecake) were also some of the best we've ever had. The only mistake we made with Mistral's was coming on our first night in town, because no other meal we had could compare after that. read more

For a romantic evening and a perfect dining experience, this is as good as it gets! My husband and I dine at Mistral's for special occasions, but just being there makes a special occasion. We drive 3 hours from Burlington to dine at our very favorite Vermont restaurant. From the moment you enter this enchanting establishment until the moment you leave the staff makes dining a memorable experience-you will be sorry to have it end. The French cuisine is exquisitely prepared with perfectly blended flavors and seasonings. Deciding what to order is difficult, for the menu offers so many wonderful choices, but we found the duck liver pate was out of this world-it is a must! The tenderloin of veal and the venison which we ordered was to perfection!!! And our blueberry tarte heavenly. We cannot wait to go back-we wish to enjoy the window view of the lovely rushing water cascading over the rocks in every season while we savor the tastes of Mistral's! read more

Have been going here yearly for maybe 20 years. (before yelp). Have not been in the area in a few years, so we were looking forward to going back. Beautiful setting. Requested a table by the window overlooking the stream. Tuesday night, not busy. They used to have an olive tapenade that they brought out with little toasts, but that has been replaced with a bowl of olives. Bummer! Split a special of the day appetizer, which was a crepe with smoked salmon and a wonderful cream and herb sauce. Excellent. Mains were the filet, which was also excellent and cooked perfectly, and shrimp with artichoke risotto in a creamy sauce. Also delicious. A house salad is included. One little snafu, the mains were served without having had the salad. When we mentioned it to the server, she quickly corrected it, and when we eventually got our mains, they seemed to have been freshly cooked. Dessert was a hot chocolate cake with homemade salted caramel ice cream. The chocolate was unbelievable. Yes, a trendy dessert for a long time now, but still a winner in my book. Nice wine list. read more