The best restaurants in Burlington
50 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Restaurant Poco
RestaurantsRestaurant Poco is the move this week when you want a night of globally inspired shared plates that actually deliver, plus unique…
Restaurant Poco
RestaurantsPho Son
RestaurantsPho Son does downtown Vietnamese street food right, from steaming bowls of phở with fresh herbs you can pile on to crisp, toasty bánh mì…
Pho Son
RestaurantsPizzeria Verità
RestaurantsWarm, buzzy place supplying wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, farm-fresh Italian mains & craft cocktails.
Pizzeria Verità
RestaurantsWings Over Burlington
RestaurantsPopular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
Wings Over Burlington
RestaurantsPascolo Ristorante
RestaurantsRustic-chic Italian nook serving wood-fired pizza along with upmarket pasta dishes & regional wines.
Pascolo Ristorante
RestaurantsRuben James
RestaurantsHopping sports bar with plenty of TVs & local drafts, pub grub, free pool & DJs every weekend.
Ruben James
RestaurantsJuniper Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsStriking, modern eatery offering refined American comfort fare & craft cocktails in lofty surrounds.
Juniper Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsBluebird Barbecue
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving slow-cooked meats & classic sides on metal trays, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Bluebird Barbecue
RestaurantsGaku Ramen
RestaurantsCasual, trendy restaurant focusing on Japanese-style ramen noodle soups, rice bowls & small plates.
Gaku Ramen
RestaurantsVolcano Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Asian fare, including sushi, stir-fry, and vegetarian options, plus live music.
Volcano Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsSotto Enoteca
RestaurantsItalian wine bar operating underground and offering an extensive list by the glass.
Sotto Enoteca
RestaurantsLeonardo's Pizza
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.
Leonardo's Pizza
RestaurantsRogue Rabbit
RestaurantsSandwiches including focaccia and porchetta are offered at this quick-bite lunch spot at Church Street Marketplace.
Rogue Rabbit
RestaurantsShelburne Farms Inn
RestaurantsElegant 19th-century estate turned inn & working farm crafting refined, sustainable American fare.
Shelburne Farms Inn
RestaurantsPho Hong
RestaurantsPopular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.
Pho Hong
RestaurantsPiesanos
RestaurantsInformal counter-serve spot whipping up New York-style pizzas, calzones & sandwiches.
Piesanos
RestaurantsWings at Maple
RestaurantsRelaxed, kid-friendly eatery pairing beer on tap with spicy, dry-rub and Buffalo wings plus more comfort food.
Wings at Maple
RestaurantsE B Strong's
RestaurantsStylish bar/eatery with refined seafood & steak entrees, plus inventive cocktails & outdoor seating.
E B Strong's
RestaurantsFarmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)
RestaurantsFarm-to-table gastropub & seasonal beer garden showcasing burgers & craft brews.
Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)
RestaurantsDeep City Brunch & Events
RestaurantsTrendy restaurant in a former brick factory serving Vermont-focused comfort food and cocktails.
Deep City Brunch & Events
RestaurantsThe Vermont Pub & Brewery
RestaurantsVermont's oldest craft brewery, offering many unique, award-winning beers plus standard pub fare.
The Vermont Pub & Brewery
RestaurantsLively choice for craft beer & inventive wood-fired pizzas loaded with organic, seasonal toppings.
Church Street Tavern
RestaurantsEasygoing taproom specializing in beer, pub fare & TV sports, plus people-watching from its patio.
Church Street Tavern
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsLeonardo's Pizza
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain offering classic & gourmet pies, plus roasted chicken, in a low-key setting.
Leonardo's Pizza
RestaurantsThe Whiskey Room
RestaurantsCasual cocktail bar in Church Street Marketplace serving spirits like whiskey, beer, and food.
The Whiskey Room
RestaurantsButter Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsNeighborhood bar and kitchen serving comfort food with gluten-free options, plus wine, beer, and cocktails.
Butter Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsMay Day
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving local dishes, seasonal food and charred delights alongside beer, wine and creative cocktails.
May Day
RestaurantsThe Friendly Toast
RestaurantsTrendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.
The Friendly Toast
RestaurantsWaterworks Food + Drink
RestaurantsInventive American fare in a converted brick-walled mill with high ceilings & a riverfront patio.
Waterworks Food + Drink
RestaurantsHen of the Wood - Burlington
RestaurantsRelaxed spot with a woodsy-chic interior offering a changing menu of thoughtfully sourced fare.
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
RestaurantsKoto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBustling option for flaming hibachi-grill theatrics, signature sushi rolls & cocktails.
Koto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsPulcinella's
RestaurantsRestaurant pairing hearty Southern Italian specialties with a relaxed atmosphere.
Pulcinella's
RestaurantsPokeworks
RestaurantsCasual eatery for customizable poke bowls and burritos, in addition to sushi.
Pokeworks
RestaurantsLeunig's Bistro
RestaurantsClassic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.
Leunig's Bistro
RestaurantsBistro de Margot
RestaurantsStylish restaurant offering modern takes on classic French cuisine, as well as a full bar.
Bistro de Margot
RestaurantsThe Skinny Pancake Burlington
RestaurantsLocal chain featuring breakfast, crepes, panini & live music in a casual, stylish space.
The Skinny Pancake Burlington
RestaurantsLa Boca Woodfired Pizza
RestaurantsCasual option for wood-fired pizzas and new American fare with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options.
La Boca Woodfired Pizza
RestaurantsHANA Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsInventive sushi rolls, teriyaki, hibachi & other Japanese dishes in a low-key space with a full bar.
HANA Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCucina Antica
RestaurantsCasual, family-focused spot preparing Mediterranean specialties such as pizza, pasta & Greek dishes.
Cucina Antica
RestaurantsHoney Road
RestaurantsSophisticated Mediterranean small plates, cocktails & creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
Honey Road
RestaurantsFarmers and Foragers Dockside
RestaurantsLaid-back stop serving a range of dishes such as tacos and sandwiches, plus salads.
Farmers and Foragers Dockside
RestaurantsLa Casa del Sabor INC
RestaurantsWelcoming American restaurant featuring seasonal, locally sourced recipes, plus a full bar.
La Casa del Sabor INC
RestaurantsTrattoria Delia
RestaurantsTraditional regional Italian cuisine served in a romantic, basement space with a stone fireplace.
Trattoria Delia
RestaurantsShanty On The Shore
RestaurantsOld-fashioned seafood place & raw bar offering classic surf 'n' turf & views of Lake Champlain.
Shanty On The Shore
RestaurantsZen Gardens
RestaurantsStandard spot offering traditional Chinese fare, plus a sizable selection of mock meat dishes.
Zen Gardens
RestaurantsAl's French Frys
RestaurantsRoadside joint doling out fast food such as burgers, fries & shakes since the 1940s.
Al's French Frys
RestaurantsAsiana Noodle Shop
RestaurantsCozy spot serving large portions of Asian fusion food, including sushi, in a subterranean setting.
Asiana Noodle Shop
RestaurantsThe Grey Jay
RestaurantsCreative spot for eastern Mediterranean-inspired brunch standards such as shakshouka and falafel.
The Grey Jay
RestaurantsGuild Tavern
RestaurantsLocally sourced, wood-fired meats, plus casual tavern fare & handcrafted cocktails.
Guild Tavern
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