We were just driving along these curvy rural roads in Vermont when I happened to see a sign for Solo - a Farm to table restaurant. We followed it to the 18th century farmhouse in Londonderry, VT. When we got there, it was not open so I took out my phone and made a reservation on the spot for dinner in two days. Since this was the week before our anniversary, we decided to treat ourselves to this experience. The menu left us guessing at first. There was no delineation of appetizers and entrees. When it was explained to us that items at the top of the menu were considered appetizers because of the portion size, it was a little clearer. But we were still left guessing what was the portion size of these items. We thought we would start with the sourdough rye. It came piping warm with smoked butter. The smoked butter had a bolder taste than your typical sweet cream butter. He wanted the House Made Orecchiette which was a duck sausage but our server said it had a bit of spice but would be manageable. Thankfully, she asked the chef and reported back that it really was spicy so he changed his order to match mine which was the Seared Labelle Farm Duck Breast. Labelle Farm is where they sourced the duck. I love that they know where their food comes from! We both enjoyed the duck immensely. It came with Solo's very own farm fresh vegetables. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake with blueberry compote. Someone brought it with a candle and said, "happy birthday or anniversary." Nice that they put a candle on the cheesecake but I did say it was our anniversary on the reservation. I guess that kinda ruined it for me that she didn't bother to look what special event we were celebrating. The meal was lovely. The farmhouse setting was quaint. You hear all the footsteps of the hardwood floors whenever someone walked. My only critique was that it was VERY warm inside. There was one window that was slightly cracked open but no breeze was felt. It was so warm that we had to ask for ice in our water. I think our meal would have been more enjoyable if we weren't sweating our way through dinner. I guess 18th century farmhouses didn't have air conditioning. read more

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If a restaurant wore its heart on every aspect of its existence, from front door to menu, from sweet cocktails to melt-in-your-mouth sourdough...this obviously well-loved and carefully tended place would be the best kind of example. Dining here was an experience of being nourished in every aspect, including the food that was mouthwatering, delicious, and fresh from the land that the charming old home sits on. Chloe stopped to chat with us at the end of our meal, giving our already memorable meal an even more personal and heart-warming experience. We felt so lucky to have enjoyed a meal at this very special place atop the hill in South Londonderry! read more

SoLo Farm & Table - New American Near Me - South Londonderry, Vermont

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Excellent food and great experience! They take themselves seriously and do a good job. Portioning was a touch small in my opinion but loved it read more

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From the bar to the dining room, the experience and the food are off the charts delicious. The presentation of the food, the care of the choosing and paring of the fresh vegetables and herbs- every bite is artistry and magic. It's such a special place. We simply love what the owners have done! read more

Absolutely amazing farm to table meal. Everything was fresh and authentic. Also some excellent non-traditional meals like ramen noodles. Even the drinks were delicious, plus they had an extensive mocktail list and after-dinner liquors/drinks. The country quant location along with Chloe, the friendly owner, all make it a 10/10 for us! read more

Great food, great service and very cute restaurant! We sat in the private room and it was perfect for our group of 8 adults and 2 babies! read more

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Great food - but beyond rude staff. Had a 5pm reservation with 4 adults and 2 children. Understandably this is not a "kid" restaurant but could not believe how rude the staff were to two 4 year old boys. Not only were they not friendly but they made extremely rude comments to my son personally for "kicking" them although he was standing very close to me not having moved. That said even if he did kick them by accident of course on purpose would not be appropriate I would not expect an adult in their 40/50s to bend down and rudely speak to a child they do not know. Will not be going back. read more

Best food and service in Vermont, hell anywhere! Make reservations early and often. We come here every time we are in the area. Exceptional food, world class. read more

We got tickets for the Pre Fixe dinner to celebrate a couple of June birthdays and what an experience! Every dish presented beautifully and such delicious fresh flavors using lots of local ly grown products. Follow along the posted menu for each photo and you will get the full descriptions. The ambiance is so welcoming and cozy for intimate couples, groups and just friends catching up at the bar seating! A notch above service from the owners to every staff member. I am hooked and can't wait to go back for a delightfully new experience! Check their website and get your tickets early!! read more

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We had an amazing dinner at Solo Farm and Table for a friends birthday. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the food was excellent, and the wine and drink list was well-curated. I highly recommend it!" read more

SoLo Farm & Table - Brisket - New American Near Me - South Londonderry, Vermont

A charming old farmhouse with a cozy bar and a crackling fireplace set the perfect tone for the evening. I kicked things off with their take on a dirty martini, made with garlic-infused vodka -- a fantastic start. The oysters were impeccably fresh, and I followed that with the crudo of hiramasa, which was swapped out for tuna that night -- absolutely delicious! For the main course, I opted for the squid ink pasta, and it was hands down one of the best meals I've had in a while. A couple of tips: Parking is easy at the church next door, just a short walk away. The place fills up fast -- people were already lining up by 5 PM. Fortunately, I snagged a single seat at the bar right at opening, but it did get pretty packed as the night went on. The portions are on the smaller side, so plan on ordering a few dishes. While the prices reflect the quality, the combination of the inviting atmosphere, outstanding service, and exceptional food made it well worth it for me. I'll definitely be back! read more

The oysters were great and had high hopes. However, the rest was mediocre and small portions. It was an okay experience overall.

Have you heard this before? Why do these Farm to Table restaurants insist on being too creative? They use too many ingredients per undersized portioned dish, and we left hungry. Plus the food was over priced, just not that good and was underwhelming and could not meet the hype. I will start with my appetizer of Lamb Merguez which had the smallest pieces of lamb sausage I have ever seen, plus unrecognizable roasted squash, a tomato sauce, 2-1/8 teaspoons of ricotta cheese squirts and then a poached egg. I don't get it, it seemed like like just keep adding ingredients and see if it comes together. And guess what, it didn't work. Why not make one round well seasoned and grilled chopped lamb patty and then stack the ingredients one on top of the other so they can be better tasted and be recognized? Now in fairness, my Wife's pork croquettes appetizer was crunchy and good, and when the bread was finally served, it was hot and came with a very good homemade butter. Now if you look at my main course called Amlaw Family Farm Pork Pozole, I was clearly served an improperly undercooked almost raw pink piece of pork. Isn't anyone checking the dishes before they go out to the customer? The pork was also served again with too many ingredients that just don't gel together including a lime chili broth, something called pole beans, cilantro, corn, squash......It goes on and on. Not good. How about a properly cooked pork loin over creamy polenta, or with roasted potatoes, really it's not that hard. Now 2 table mates of mine had the seared duck breast served with undercooked and burnt arroz brut... The waitress said that's how we do it, I said well you do it wrong it's burnt and inedible. My wife's bucatini all amateiciana pasta was boring as hell, the pasta was not al dente, and couldn't compete with the pasta from my local pizzeria. And why can't any of the main courses come out hot in temperature? Now I know I am being critical, but come on, for those prices in Vermont I expected a dining experience to remember, not one to forget. I will never go back. read more

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Portions so small you need tweezers to eat. Unimaginatively menu consisting of the usual VT fare pork chop, chicken, meat with typical ill conceived sauces and accompanying sides... stuck In the 90s farm to table genre... newsflash it's all farm to table in VT even when I visit a neighbors house.. As with all things culinary in VT, Solo is a thing to be missed. read more

Food was so delicious. We had the mushroom ravioli and the halibut. Amazing dishes to share. Nice quiet atmosphere. Service was great and our server was knowledgeable read more

Really lovely dining experience! Fresh, innovative cocktails and dishes, warm and inviting service, delightful all the way around. Great for date night. Chef's tasting menu changes frequently. Sit at the bar, you won't regret it! read more

I loved this place. Its super cute. The staff is friendly. We got a private room for a large group. The orchiette was amazzzzzzzzing. There was this crunch to it that was so good. Ramen was good as well but obviously I have had better. Oysters were good. I loved the ambience . read more

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Food service are amazing very creative charming character. The best restaurant in the entire area

I went here with a friend who owns a ski house in Ludlow (about 18 miles from SoLo). He highly recommended we go here. At first, I thought maybe we were going a little out of our way, but once we arrived, I knew immediately it was worth the effort. The place looks like a home, which automatically made me feel like I was AT home. Very cozy and quaint. We started with cocktails at the bar ($12 each). I went with the Smoky Nor'easter (Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sugar Bob's Smoked Maple Syrup and Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice). Delicious. My buddy got the Lemongrass Gimlet (Barr Hill Gin, Lime and Lemon and Lime Juices with Fresh Lemongrass). I'm not a gin person, but let me tell you ... this was bagin'! I'm not big on having a huge ball of ice rolling around in my cocktails, but that minor distraction was offset by the high quality of the booze and meticulous preparation by the bartender. After the Smoky Nor'easter, I had her sling me a sidecar, which I can honestly say stood up to my regular happy hour spot which makes the best sidecar I've ever had. Onto dinner ... The complimentary sourdough bread with homemade butter was enough to set the tone for just how good the food was going to be here. We loved the Daily Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell ($3.5 per piece / $18 half dozen / $30 Dozen) so much, that we had to order another half dozen on top of the first half dozen. They served them with brown salt and ground horseradish, which won my heart. In typical fashion, my buddy couldn't just stop at two orders of the same appetizer so he had to order two more appetizers. On top of the oysters, we got the Tasting of House Made Charcuterie (Paired with Accompaniments and Garnishes with Earth Sky Time Bread, $16). I loved the liver, the pâté, the ground mustard, and the chutney, but perhaps nothing stood out more on this dish than the duck prosciutto. It was the first time I had ever had it, and it certainly won't be the last. Appetizer #3 (or 4, depending on how you're counting those oysters) ... House Made Burrata (Cold Smoked and Cured Sablefish, Citrus and an Everything Cracker with a Scallion Pesto, $16). Incredible. That is all I can say. Onto the entree round. I couldn't resist the Wannabea Farm Rabbit (Applewood Smoked Bacon, Celeriac-Apple Puéeand Braised Cabbage with Dill Spaetzle, $32). Rabbit is one of the toughest dishes to execute. Chef Wesley Genovart and his kitchen staff nailed it. The combination of flavors was impeccable. My buddy got the Daily Preperation of Woodcock Farm Spring Lamb (Stewed Yoder Farm's Hutterite Beans, Housemade Merguez Sausage, Pomegranate Seeds, and Spiced Carrots with Woodcock Farm's Feta Cheese, $34). While very good, he conceded he liked my rabbit more. I told him he should have listened to me. Think we've had enough? Not quite ... Here comes dessert. We opted for the bread pudding ($10) and the assortment of ice cream ($3.75). The presentation of the bread pudding (served in chunks) was unlike anything I've seen or had, but was good nevertheless. The chocolate and banana ice creams were outstanding, though the vanilla was sadly tasteless. That said, I can't complain. They brought us a complimentary pot de crème. Very good, but very citrus-y and something I would have expected to get in maybe Florida or California, but not Vermont. Everyone here - from the hostess, to the bartender, to the servers, to the owners - was so friendly. Then again, I do live in New Jersey, so maybe I just forgot how nice people could be! Kudos to Chef Genovart and his wife for starting and maintaining this first-class establishment. It's definitely worth your time and money to pay this couple a visit! read more

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Was I too harsh on my last review? Probably not. But in the two meals I've had there since then, those service snafus were nowhere to be seen. On my last meal over the weekend, the server was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. We had a lovely table in almost a porch-like setting overlooking the garden. Very nice and quaint. Just room for two tables. And I must say the setting and decor of this place is a highlight. One day I'm going to get the nerve to read some of the cookbooks that are lining the shelves by the restroom. They look heavenly too. But you come here for the food, as the chef is a James Beard finalist from the Northeast. And the food is sensational. We split a summer spaghetti that was spicy with thai basil (just enough to give it a kick) but fresh tomatoes and melt in your mouth pasta complimented the dish. I settled in for a nice dish of rabbit (probably one of the few times a year I'll see it on the menu and get it). Almost like veal medallions. Not gamey at all. It came in a cast iron dish with potatoes and fresh veggies. All were terrific. My dining companion went for the lamb with lentils. It was surprisingly great -- a bit middle eastern. She ate it all. And the amuse bouche to begin with is a nice touch. The desserts are not to be missed. The rocky road with fresh chocolate brownies were excellent. The trio of sorbets was terrific. You can choose with ice creams too. My two favorites were the strawberry (outstanding) and the lavender ice cream (so very surprising). I read a review from someone who complained about that the menu isn't posted online and that it was expensive. What a ridiculous complaint because it is posted online and the prices are cheaper than NYC for outstanding quality. Go find this place. This past weekend may have been one of my favorite meals of the year. read more

This is a top notch experience in every possible way - all of your senses will appreciate Solo. Real farm to table place, absolutely gorgeous interior in every way, great bar program, exciting menu and exceptional service. Really refined. If you are a foodie within an hours drive looking for a great meal I would suggest you check it out. My ONLY reservation about Solo is that I believe some of the dishes have TOO MANY key ingredients. I enjoyed my Black Sea Bass dish but I wish it had fewer big flavors that kind of fought each other a bit. The dishes with fewer ingredients were more harmonious and more pleasant overall. I took the one star back for that but I will order next time with that in mind and I'm sure it will be 5 Stars! Loved it!! read more

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Always a good meal, locally sourced menu items a treat. Difficult to get a table so reserve in advance.

Yelp and SoLo all in order and well done. One question. Why is there an ad for The Hub, a lesser restaurant in a nearby town, on every Solo rating and photographic page. Over 100 ads for the Hub. read more

Oh so here's the thing... I'm going to be dreaming of this place until I make another trip up that way from jersey. EVERYTHING was phenomenal from the food to the service to the decor and the drinks. Farm fresh butter where you can taste what kind of grass the cow ate? Split pea and cheese amuse soups? Hazelnut lobster spaghetti? I mean... just incredible. The place was packed, there were all these cute off-chute rooms since it's a converted home. The staff was all helpful and polite, took our drink orders while we waited for a table to clear up. I mean. I'm totally happy with my experience and it really revived my urge to eat more local/farm-to-table style meals FOR SURE. read more

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This restaurant is everything I love about Vermont. The staff and decor create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The food is both delicious and ethically sourced. The restaurant is located inside a gorgeously renovated Victorian. Even the bathroom is gorgeous! I can't recommend SoLo enough. Insider tip: Make a reservation! But if you forget, the staff do everything they can to get you a seat at the bar. read more

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Best food in Vermont and the atmosphere was really sweet too. Every plate we had was perfectly cooked and seasoned.

No kidding the best meal out that I've experienced in 31+ years coming to Vermont. I could end the review right here. Evidence? Comfortable, casual yet elegant atmosphere. Great service, knowledgeable, warm, efficient. Fabulous food, and no kidding about farm to table, much of the produce comes from 3 acres out back. Food prepared to perfection, with imaginative preparation. We had heirloom tomato salad, amazing vegetable soup like nothing we've ever tasted, grilled halibut atop fresh vegetables, kale-cheese ravioli. Great wine selection, I had a cites du Rhone and a Rueda, both terrific. A bit pricey, yet we shall return. Chloe the owner is totally knowledgeable and charming, and took time to speak with in depth, highly unusual in our experience. Worth a special trip. read more

As I read this years' James Beard nominated chefs for the northeast, I noticed a chef named Wesley Genovart was nominated for a restaurant in South Londonderry close to where I ski at Mount Snow... The restaurant is located in a little tiny hamlet appointed in an old post-and-beam house with wood-burning fireplaces and a beautiful above-ground wine cellar boasting a wide-array of fine wines such as a 2005 Chateau Palmer Alter-Ego. After learning the restaurant was only about a 30min ride, I decided to make a reservation to come experience SoLo Farm Table. Needless to say we weren't disappointed and it was well worth the journey from the Mount Snow area... The best way to judge a JBF nominate chef is to order the burger... And that I did. It was a cheeseburger with two little patties to be exact. It was one of the best burgers I ever had. My girlfriend ordered the Vegetable Ramen and that too blew us away... Instead of boring you with details and describing the ingredients and flavors, do yourself a favor and just book a reservation and go... You will now be disappointed ! Regardless of whether or not Wesley wins the JBF award, just to be nominated speaks volumes in itself. Kudos to SoLo Farm Table; we'll be back for sure! read more

SoLo Farm & Table - New American Near Me - South Londonderry, Vermont

This place is adorable! It's modeled like a real house or maybe it actually is a real house? I did have to ring a doorbell to get in. There's a roaring fireplace and separate rooms that resemble living spaces. Although the place was packed, most people had reservations, so we only had to wait half an hour to get a seat at the bar. The bread was incredibly fresh, with a crunchy exterior and a soft center. However, the real star here was the homemade herbed butter. I requested more bread to eat with the butter - it was that good. The crispy octopus is the most popular dish. I don't even like octopus, but this did not taste like octopus. It wasn't chewy or rubbery at all. It was well-seasoned and pretty tasty. Given the starter, I was a tad disappointed with my ravioli entree. The pasta was homemade, but too thick for my liking. I also tried the chocolate creme pot, which I felt was too sweet and not really that special. Although I did not enjoy my entree and dessert, I'm still giving this place four stars for ambience, service, and the BUTTER! Note: this place is pretty expensive. read more

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The food we had was good (esp the Ramen) THe description of the dishes were spot on by waitstaff The service was slow The staff inattentive. PS-reading many other reviews here seems like waitstaff is a major issue. Wonder why? read more

Great place! Good food and cocktail option for apres ski. I came with a group of friends and it was a great meal. We all had the warm cider cocktail and it was amazing, we each had a few. For food I was very happy with my pork cut of the day, some sort of shoulder, but it came with roasted veggies that were great. My friends got the pasta dishes and both were really happy. One got the rabbit roll with figs and I remember it being amazing as well. I would call for reservations because it's in a cute little home with small rooms and it was packed when I went. read more

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On an impulse Monday night, we came to SoLo. This place embodies everything I love about a restaurant. Amazing service with knowledgable honest wait staff, a good wine list and food that makes you drool thinking back to your meal. They also give an amous bouche - which is always appreciated. We started with the duck hash and oysters. For entrees I had the duck. Holy batman the sweet potato purée blew my mind. The duck was also perfectly cooked. I would absolutely return and hubby and I keep raving about this place, that is if I can get a table! read more

Super fun farm to table restaurant which is legit since we're in Vermont. Excellent aesthetics and decor all about and you should expect a good meal considering all the stellar reviews this restaurant receives. There are a bevy of restaurants in the southern Vermont Manchester area but this is one of the few foodie-approved ones. Excellent riffs on farmer fare and sophisticated new American dishes. Each day they have a few very interesting specials. A nice wine list and good cocktails with a strong selection of local brews rounds out the menu. The staff and service are polite and a touch Vermont hippie without being overly so. There is a somewhat woodsy whimsical vibe in the air here. My partner and I sampled a number of dishes. The Maine oysters, farmer's egg with uni and ikura, and Moroccan chicken were standouts. Very good tea service too to end the meal. read more

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Wow!! SoLo was truly fantastic. My husband and I were in VT for a romantic weekend getaway from Boston. From the adorable kitty playing outside our window to the charming dinning atmosphere to the perfectly orchestrated service to the absolutely delicious meal, SoLo delivered everything I wanted, expected and more. We started with the wild foraged mushrooms (the added menu special) so happy we did. They were so fresh and flavorful. The preparation was not fussy so we really tasted the richness of the mushrooms. I ordered the squid ink pasta with clams. It melted in my mouth. Perfectly cooked and seasoned and a generous portion. My husband asked our server her suggestion so he ordered the Pork shoulder at her request. You know a dish is perfectly executed when my hubby rarely eats pork, doesn't eat cabbage or turnips yet devoured the dish. The pork was so tender and moist and the chimichurri sauce, heavenly :) read more

SoLo Farm & Table - Squid Ink spaghetti w/ clams & squid - New American Near Me - South Londonderry, Vermont

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As I arrived this establishment, i was greeted by these wonderful women saying, "weclome" in a very seeet voice it was wild tbh. They hang up ur coat and its so pretty and vibey and cozy! The fireplace is right next to the bar and i popped a squag and enjoyed it. I would get a reservation just cause why not! Also, everything is FARM TO TABLE wakakkalalalalakakjsbsjaba i cried tbh. My boyfriend and I shared a glass of white wine reccomended by our waitress! For starters, we got the cheese platter and the oysters. The cheese platter had 3 cheeses 4 slices of bread and 3 different toppings. Cheese choice was interesting and delicious. The two cow cheeses- flavorful however a little dry. The sauces that went with the cheese were delightful, but somewhat lacked flavor. The bread that came with the platter was delicious, however, I cannot eat 3 medium slices of cheese on these small little slices of bread. I would reccomend ordering some more bread just in case. The blue cheese that was included had an outstanding flavor and came with a jam that went well with it. The oysters were fresh AF and the cocktail sauce is frozen! Which is interesting, but not my favorite. The frozen portion causes it to taste a little watered down, however, pretty good! For dinner- I had the Spaghetti Nero, which is a squid ink pasta with shrimp clams and calamari rings. It had a delightful flavor, but the sauce was lacking as the seafood taste overpowered the pasta. It was quite delicious, however, maybe a light white wine sauce would help the taste of it. For my boyfriend- He had the Bucatini pasta "The noodles were great and the sauce was spicy- but the perfect amount of spice so it is not overpowering. The sauce is cooked with pork- it gives a nice meaty flavor to the dish. The cheese melted on top of the dish brings it all together." For dessert, We both got dessert IS THAT A SHOCK I decided to get the bread pudding cause why not! The ice cream is made in house. I reccomend getting the lemon verlona with the bread pudding as it brings a creamy texture to the pudding as the sorbet would ruin the dish by adding icey textures. The bread pudding was delicious, easy to cut, and warm and sugary. The ice cream was delicious, howeever melted so quickly it became soup on the plate. My boyfriend got the Apple Tarte with vanilla ice cream. The apple tarte usually comes with a Lemon verlona ice cream, however, vanilla icecream always enhances the taste of the caramelized apples. "The tarte is thin but it is the perfect amount of pastry. The apples that are caramelized on top are warm and felt perfect with the vanilla ice cream. The hot and cold- LOVE THAT!" In the end, The prices here are a little expensive, but understandable since it is a FARM TO TABLE restaurant. Would i reccomend? 100% percent. It was so good it made me cry at a few points or maybe I was just a little tipsy. Either way I would come here everynight if i could. I love you SoLo and would kiss you if u were a person. -gabriella and matthew read more

Great staff and amazing food. We came close to closing time and the staff was kind enough to make room for our party of four last minute. Everything was cooked to perfection and the food was very savory. I had the rabbit rumaki and for dessert I had the churro! Overall all I was very pleased with the food, the staff and the ambiance and will definitely go back. read more

SoLo Farm & Table - New American Near Me - South Londonderry, Vermont

Don't Believe the Hype After years of hearing about SoLo, we invited friends to go. I am going to sum up our experience with inferior, bored servers and average food. The setting is beautiful, but that is where it ends. Our server seemed tired and bored. We waited at the bar for a drink for over 10 minutes and was not offered anything. We sat at our table for even longer without water. The service was terrible and the food was just average, nothing special. I definitely will not recommend SoLo, nor will I return. This is not a special restaurant. read more

We were passing through Stratton for one night and were told we had to eat at Solo, and so glad we did. The experience started walking into the house, as we walked past the tomatoes, which turned out to be our appetizer. My husband had the mushroom tagliatelle, which was delicious. I had snapper which was also delicious. The house is charming, and service was excellent. Definitely a special occasion location. read more

Great ambience. Nice appetizer (pork duck pate) and desert. The main course did not go well for us . Out of 3 main course one was just ok, another one was returned and one was barely eaten (seafood and pasta - how can you mess that up!?!) All nicely presented but who cares if it's tasteless and and on the cold side. Service was great till we expressed dissatisfaction of our meal. read more

Stunning attention to detail, service to overall presentation was 5-Star. The 28 day aged pheasant was served with a citrus-forward cajun inspired risotto that was impressive and very original. The server was very accommodating as we were dining with country bumpkins who requested freshly simply sauced pasta plate that was more palatable to them than the more ambitious standard menu fare. Memorable cocktail; the Dirty Earle, an herbal martini will not disappoint. read more