Nice ambiance in a cozy house. Delicious food and drinks. Hard to get so recommend a reservation…read more The veal chop was excellent

I was visiting Stowe recently with my partner and a friend, and we stumbled upon Trattoria b/c it…read morewas near our hotel (Topnotch Resort). And, boy, I'm glad we tried this place!! It was a wonderful, "old school" Italian American restaurant with some really awesome food (and service). Most everything we ordered was really tasty -- from appetizers all the way to dessert. Standouts included the Escargot and Burrata (apps), the Carbonara and Mushroom Fettuccine (entrées), and the Chocolate Torte and Tartufo (desserts). The only item I'd skip next time was the Manicotti. It was a bit too rich, and the duck wasn't very recognizable (overpowered by the other ingredients). As for service, it was really first rate! Our waiter was super knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive. Final thoughts: If you're looking for a quiet, enjoyable experience, check out Trattoria. And don't be thrown off by the large footprint of the restaurant. I thought it would be buzzing and loud inside, but the interior is organized into a number of separate sections that make the dining experience feel more intimate.

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.

We had so much fun visiting Piecasso while in Stowe. We stopped in during trivia night and had a…read moreblast playing. The food was tasty. We ordered garlic knots and chicken Parmesan. Very happy with the prices! We were able to get two entrees and an appetizer for under 50 dollars before tip. The entrees came with a large serving of pasta and tasty bread. The vibe is more casual than I expected and the addition of trivia night made the experience one we will not forget. Our server was awesome and kept up on our drinks while we played trivia. Great vibes and food!

Always enjoy coming to Piecasso while visiting Stowe. Leigh was great hostess and very attentive…read more The atmosphere was a lovely, games and machines for the kiddos! Nice setup. The Beet Salad was so good, my family had a small pizza with spicy sausage, Chicken Parm and side Caesar salad & Lasagna. Everything tastes wonderful but could have been hotter. The food was lukewarm. For dessert we had the raspberry sorbet and Blondie Brownie. We got there before the rush at 5:00pm. When we left the place was packed! Will always come back for a meal here.

Absolutely love their pizza!! The jalapeño and pepperoni is awesome!! The people who work there are…read morealways so warm and friendly! This is definitely my go-to pizza spot!!

Visited from another state. $30 for a large pizza. Very few toppings felt scammed. Granted the…read moreeconomy was destroyed in Vermont with many of the restaurants out of business. This whole state has been sent back to the Stone Age. People still living in fear. That being said putting minimum amount of toppings adds insult to injury and shows people at their worst when knowing they're the only pizza place for many miles.

Wow!! Great Food. Great Service. Great Vibes. 10/10…read more Can get busy- but worth it and the waitlist makes things easy

The dressing on the Caesar salad was perfect and the bread crumbs with the thinly shredded cheese…read morewere delicious. Definitely something I would order again. The street corn queso was good too, but probably not something I personally would get again. Not pictured are the dry rub chicken wings, which were so good. They were crispy, flavorful, and came with a delicious homemade sauce on the side. I also got a Moscow mule which was super good and fairly priced at only $9. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again!

Epic pizzas, excellent salad, solid desserts. Really wonderful dinner all around. Staff was…read moreexceedingly accommodating, vibe was relaxed yet loud enough to allow a privacy bubble, and I'll definitely plan a return visit when in town. We had the Margherita, Capricciosa, Caesar salad, and the Nutella pizza and flourless cake for dessert. Kids devoured their Margherita slices and we really enjoyed the acidic, salty, roasted, crusty, chewy, fluffy, perfectly balanced notes of the artichoke, olive, tomato, and cheese Capriciossa. I know Caesar is a boring choice but sometimes the stomach wants what it wants, and this one was worth noting; I especially enjoyed the little nub of chewy pizza dough bread with it. I got it anchovy-less, because I don't love crunching on the little dudes, personally. Accessible entrance for wheels is around the back via a ramp in the alley--there's a doorbell for entry. They provided crayons and a coloring sheet for kids which always wins me over instantly, and were highly aware and educated around food allergies and their menu. 5/5 and an easy recommendation all around.

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, I recently found myself temporarily exiled to Burlington…read morefor work. It didn't take long to identify the state's core competencies: Producing world-class cheese Perfecting brick oven pizza Aggressively curating a very specific political vibe Curiously, only two of those things are edible, and unfortunately, you can't get pizza without being reminded of the third. Also worth noting: I'm not convinced any other style of pizza exists in Vermont. If it's not artisanal, wood-fired, and served on a reclaimed barn board, it apparently doesn't make the cut. So naturally, my brain locked in and I ate pizza two nights in a row like a creature of habit. Night 1: Pizzeria Verità Parking was...aspirationally convenient. After navigating downtown Burlington, which feels like a live-action sociology thesis, I made it inside. Let's address the elephant in the room: the price. With tip, I dropped nearly $30 for what amounted to a personal-sized pepperoni pizza that politely declined to fill me up. I assume part of the cost goes toward sourcing ethically massaged tomatoes or ensuring the mozzarella had a fulfilling upbringing. Now, to be fair, the pizza was excellent. Truly. Great crust, quality ingredients, clearly crafted by someone who cares deeply about their art. But the value? That's where things get a little...Vermont. Delicious? Absolutely. Filling? Not quite. Financially efficient? Only if you measure wealth in vibes. I went in skeptical, left impressed, and still had to consider a second dinner.

Stopped at Charlmont Restaurant while in Vermont and it was a great find. The food was really good,…read morecame out fast, and the service was just as solid. Everything felt easy and straightforward, which is exactly what you want when you're out for a meal. It's the kind of place you'd go back to without overthinking it. Very casual, easygoing ambiance. Good food, quick service, and a staff that clearly knows what they're doing.

My wife was really looking for a great diner breakfast. Her pancakes were good, but everything else…read morewas just okay. The corned beef hash reminded me of cat food. The coffee was weak, which in the home state of Green Mountain Coffee is pretty sad. Service was subpar. We requested glasses of water 4 times, and it never arrived. The only non-sugar sweetener was Sweet 'N' Low. Portions were huge if that's what you're looking for.