7 Best Restaurants in Northern Vermont, Vermont

American Flatbread Burlington

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Seating is first-come, first-served at this popular pizza spot, and the wood-fired clay dome ovens pump out delicious and amusingly named pies like "Dancing Heart" (garlic oil, Italian grana padano cheese, toasted sesame seeds) and "Power to the People" (chicken, buffalo sauce, carrots, mozzarella, and blue cheese dressing) in full view of the tables. Fresh salads topped with locally made cheese are also popular.

Pizza Lunch Dinner $$ Brunch
115 St. Paul St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
802-861–2999
www.americanflatbread.com
Known For
  • beers brewed on-site
  • spacious outdoor seating area
  • many ingredients sourced from farm 2 miles away
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted

Farmhouse Tap and Grill

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The line out the door on a typical weekend night should tell you a lot about the local esteem for this farm-to-table restaurant. Serving only local beef, cheese, and produce in a classy but laid-back style, Farmhouse Tap and Grill provides one of the finest meals in the area.

Kismet

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One of Montpelier's more upscale restaurants, Kismet embraces the farm-to-table philosophy and gives it a shiny gloss and an international flavor. Tranquilly humming in the evening, particularly after State House employees get off work, Kismet buzzes most during its popular weekend brunches.
Brunch Dinner Eclectic $$$
207 Barre St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, USA
802-223--8646
www.kismetkitchens.com
Known For
  • multiple eggs Benedict versions
  • wine and cocktail list
  • expensive for Vermont
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun. No lunch

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Leunig's Bistro and Cafe

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This popular café delivers alfresco bistro cuisine with a distinct French flavor, plus a friendly European-style bar and live jazz. Favorite entrées include salade niçoise, soupe au pistou (vegetable and white bean soup with Asiago and pesto), and beef bourguignon.

Café Lunch Dinner Brunch $$$
115 Church St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401, USA
802-863–3759
www.leunigsbistro.com
Known For
  • crème brûlée
  • Sunday brunch
  • outdoor seating on Church Street
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Sun.

Onion City Chicken & Oyster

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Laura Wade and Aaron Josinsky's new casual spot serves up fried chicken in various forms — from honey-butter wings to whole birds. Comfort-food sides include collard greens that you can add housemade bacon to, a whole grilled onion, fluffy beignets filled with cheddar, and yes, there are oysters (options change daily).

American Brunch Dinner $$
3 E. Allen St., Winooski, Vermont, 05404, USA
802-540--8489
www.mlcvt.com
Known For
  • well-made classic cocktails
  • lobster roll and hot dog baskets
  • sophisticated but fun atmosphere
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. No lunch.

Rustic Roots

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Scuffed wood floors and chunky country tables bring the "rustic" at this converted farmhouse—but not too much. An intimate bar and maroon walls adorned with woodcrafts and art add a touch of elegance, and the French-inspired food is carefully prepared. The brunch is deservedly popular, especially for the warm house-made popovers served with herb butter.
American Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch $$
195 Falls Rd., Shelburne, Vermont, 05482, USA
802-985–9511
www.rusticrootsvt.com
Known For
  • coffee-maple sausage
  • pastrami on rye
  • Bloody Marys
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Wed., Thurs., and Sun., Reservations essential

Waterworks Food + Drink

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In an old textile mill on the banks of the Winooski River, this restaurant comes with great views from nearly every table thanks to a glass wall. The expansive bar and dining room adds to the scene with lofty wood-beam ceilings, exposed brick, and a range of American bistro-style dishes.