The best restaurants in Burlington

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Restaurant Poco

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Restaurant Poco is the move this week when you want a night of globally inspired shared plates that actually deliver, plus unique…

55 Main St

Restaurant Poco is the move this week when you want a night of globally inspired shared plates that actually deliver, plus unique cocktails, beer and wine. Born from the Dolce VT food truck, it keeps things lively and communal... save room for dessert specials and an espresso to seal the deal.

From the Burlington newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Pho Son

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Pho Son does downtown Vietnamese street food right, from steaming bowls of phở with fresh herbs you can pile on to crisp, toasty bánh mì…

213 College St

Pho Son does downtown Vietnamese street food right, from steaming bowls of phở with fresh herbs you can pile on to crisp, toasty bánh mì and wok stir-fries, plus bubble tea for dessert. Perfect for a midweek mood lift or an easy lunch that actually hits.

From the Burlington newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Pizzeria Verità

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Warm, buzzy place supplying wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, farm-fresh Italian mains & craft cocktails.

156 St Paul St

Warm, buzzy place supplying wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, farm-fresh Italian mains & craft cocktails.

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

150 Dorset St (South Burlington)

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Rustic-chic Italian nook serving wood-fired pizza along with upmarket pasta dishes & regional wines.

83 Church St

Rustic-chic Italian nook serving wood-fired pizza along with upmarket pasta dishes & regional wines.

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Ruben James

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Hopping sports bar with plenty of TVs & local drafts, pub grub, free pool & DJs every weekend.

159 Main St

Hopping sports bar with plenty of TVs & local drafts, pub grub, free pool & DJs every weekend.

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Striking, modern eatery offering refined American comfort fare & craft cocktails in lofty surrounds.

41 Cherry St

Striking, modern eatery offering refined American comfort fare & craft cocktails in lofty surrounds.

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Casual eatery serving slow-cooked meats & classic sides on metal trays, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

317 Riverside Ave.

Casual eatery serving slow-cooked meats & classic sides on metal trays, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

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Gaku Ramen

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Casual, trendy restaurant focusing on Japanese-style ramen noodle soups, rice bowls & small plates.

144 Church St

Casual, trendy restaurant focusing on Japanese-style ramen noodle soups, rice bowls & small plates.

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Casual restaurant serving Asian fare, including sushi, stir-fry, and vegetarian options, plus live music.

1355 North Ave

Casual restaurant serving Asian fare, including sushi, stir-fry, and vegetarian options, plus live music.

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Sotto Enoteca

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Italian wine bar operating underground and offering an extensive list by the glass.

150 St Paul St

Italian wine bar operating underground and offering an extensive list by the glass.

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Leonardo's Pizza

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Local pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.

81 Pearl St Suite #102

Local pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.

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Rogue Rabbit

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Sandwiches including focaccia and porchetta are offered at this quick-bite lunch spot at Church Street Marketplace.

9 Center St

Sandwiches including focaccia and porchetta are offered at this quick-bite lunch spot at Church Street Marketplace.

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Elegant 19th-century estate turned inn & working farm crafting refined, sustainable American fare.

1611 Harbor Rd (Shelburne)

Elegant 19th-century estate turned inn & working farm crafting refined, sustainable American fare.

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Pho Hong

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Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.

325 N Winooski Ave

Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.

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Piesanos

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Informal counter-serve spot whipping up New York-style pizzas, calzones & sandwiches.

176 Main St

Informal counter-serve spot whipping up New York-style pizzas, calzones & sandwiches.

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Wings at Maple

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Relaxed, kid-friendly eatery pairing beer on tap with spicy, dry-rub and Buffalo wings plus more comfort food.

205 St Paul St

Relaxed, kid-friendly eatery pairing beer on tap with spicy, dry-rub and Buffalo wings plus more comfort food.

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E B Strong's

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Stylish bar/eatery with refined seafood & steak entrees, plus inventive cocktails & outdoor seating.

10 Church St

Stylish bar/eatery with refined seafood & steak entrees, plus inventive cocktails & outdoor seating.

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Farm-to-table gastropub & seasonal beer garden showcasing burgers & craft brews.

160 Bank St

Farm-to-table gastropub & seasonal beer garden showcasing burgers & craft brews.

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Trendy restaurant in a former brick factory serving Vermont-focused comfort food and cocktails.

112 Lake St

Trendy restaurant in a former brick factory serving Vermont-focused comfort food and cocktails.

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Vermont's oldest craft brewery, offering many unique, award-winning beers plus standard pub fare.

144 College St

Vermont's oldest craft brewery, offering many unique, award-winning beers plus standard pub fare.

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Lively choice for craft beer & inventive wood-fired pizzas loaded with organic, seasonal toppings.

115 St Paul St

Lively choice for craft beer & inventive wood-fired pizzas loaded with organic, seasonal toppings.

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Easygoing taproom specializing in beer, pub fare & TV sports, plus people-watching from its patio.

103 Church St

Easygoing taproom specializing in beer, pub fare & TV sports, plus people-watching from its patio.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

555 Shelburne Rd

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Leonardo's Pizza

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Local pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.

1160 Williston Rd (South Burlington)

Local pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.

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The Whiskey Room

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Casual cocktail bar in Church Street Marketplace serving spirits like whiskey, beer, and food.

173 College St

Casual cocktail bar in Church Street Marketplace serving spirits like whiskey, beer, and food.

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Neighborhood bar and kitchen serving comfort food with gluten-free options, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

1127 North Ave Ste 20

Neighborhood bar and kitchen serving comfort food with gluten-free options, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.

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May Day

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Relaxed eatery serving local dishes, seasonal food and charred delights alongside beer, wine and creative cocktails.

258 N Winooski Ave

Relaxed eatery serving local dishes, seasonal food and charred delights alongside beer, wine and creative cocktails.

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Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.

86 St Paul St

Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.

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Inventive American fare in a converted brick-walled mill with high ceilings & a riverfront patio.

20 Winooski Falls Wy (Winooski)

Inventive American fare in a converted brick-walled mill with high ceilings & a riverfront patio.

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Relaxed spot with a woodsy-chic interior offering a changing menu of thoughtfully sourced fare.

55 Cherry St

Relaxed spot with a woodsy-chic interior offering a changing menu of thoughtfully sourced fare.

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Bustling option for flaming hibachi-grill theatrics, signature sushi rolls & cocktails.

792 Shelburne Rd (South Burlington)

Bustling option for flaming hibachi-grill theatrics, signature sushi rolls & cocktails.

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Pulcinella's

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Restaurant pairing hearty Southern Italian specialties with a relaxed atmosphere.

1710 Shelburne Rd (South Burlington)

Restaurant pairing hearty Southern Italian specialties with a relaxed atmosphere.

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Pokeworks

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Casual eatery for customizable poke bowls and burritos, in addition to sushi.

40 Church St

Casual eatery for customizable poke bowls and burritos, in addition to sushi.

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Leunig's Bistro

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Classic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.

115 Church St

Classic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.

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Bistro de Margot

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Stylish restaurant offering modern takes on classic French cuisine, as well as a full bar.

126 College St

Stylish restaurant offering modern takes on classic French cuisine, as well as a full bar.

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Local chain featuring breakfast, crepes, panini & live music in a casual, stylish space.

60 Lake St

Local chain featuring breakfast, crepes, panini & live music in a casual, stylish space.

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Casual option for wood-fired pizzas and new American fare with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options.

1127 North Ave Ste 32

Casual option for wood-fired pizzas and new American fare with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options.

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Inventive sushi rolls, teriyaki, hibachi & other Japanese dishes in a low-key space with a full bar.

150 Dorset St 340 # 340 (South Burlington)

Inventive sushi rolls, teriyaki, hibachi & other Japanese dishes in a low-key space with a full bar.

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Cucina Antica

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Casual, family-focused spot preparing Mediterranean specialties such as pizza, pasta & Greek dishes.

Shelburne Shopping Park (Shelburne)

Casual, family-focused spot preparing Mediterranean specialties such as pizza, pasta & Greek dishes.

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Honey Road

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Sophisticated Mediterranean small plates, cocktails & creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.

156 Church St

Sophisticated Mediterranean small plates, cocktails & creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.

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Laid-back stop serving a range of dishes such as tacos and sandwiches, plus salads.

75 Penny Ln

Laid-back stop serving a range of dishes such as tacos and sandwiches, plus salads.

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Welcoming American restaurant featuring seasonal, locally sourced recipes, plus a full bar.

1834 Shelburne Rd (South Burlington)

Welcoming American restaurant featuring seasonal, locally sourced recipes, plus a full bar.

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Trattoria Delia

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Traditional regional Italian cuisine served in a romantic, basement space with a stone fireplace.

152 St Paul St

Traditional regional Italian cuisine served in a romantic, basement space with a stone fireplace.

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Old-fashioned seafood place & raw bar offering classic surf 'n' turf & views of Lake Champlain.

181 Battery St · ✓ checked Aug 4

Old-fashioned seafood place & raw bar offering classic surf 'n' turf & views of Lake Champlain.

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Zen Gardens

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Standard spot offering traditional Chinese fare, plus a sizable selection of mock meat dishes.

57 Fayette Dr #2 (South Burlington)

Standard spot offering traditional Chinese fare, plus a sizable selection of mock meat dishes.

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Al's French Frys

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Roadside joint doling out fast food such as burgers, fries & shakes since the 1940s.

1251 Williston Rd (South Burlington)

Roadside joint doling out fast food such as burgers, fries & shakes since the 1940s.

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Cozy spot serving large portions of Asian fusion food, including sushi, in a subterranean setting.

88 Church St

Cozy spot serving large portions of Asian fusion food, including sushi, in a subterranean setting.

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The Grey Jay

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Creative spot for eastern Mediterranean-inspired brunch standards such as shakshouka and falafel.

135 Pearl St

Creative spot for eastern Mediterranean-inspired brunch standards such as shakshouka and falafel.

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Guild Tavern

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Locally sourced, wood-fired meats, plus casual tavern fare & handcrafted cocktails.

1633 Williston Rd (South Burlington)

Locally sourced, wood-fired meats, plus casual tavern fare & handcrafted cocktails.

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