25 Essential Burlington Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Burlington.
American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery
Vermont
Lively choice for craft beer & inventive wood-fired pizzas loaded with organic, seasonal toppings.
New World Tortilla
Vermont
Counter-serve locale for globally inspired burritos & wraps featuring housemade tortillas.
Burlington Bay
Vermont
Waterfront locale offering cafe bites like salads & sandwiches as well as ice cream & local beers.
Delight Restaurant and Bar
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Pascolo Ristorante
Burlington, Vermont
Rustic-chic Italian nook serving wood-fired pizza along with upmarket pasta dishes & regional wines.
Pizzeria Verità
Burlington, Vermont
Warm, buzzy place supplying wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, farm-fresh Italian mains & craft cocktails.
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
Burlington, Vermont
Warm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
Handy's Lunch
Burlington, Vermont
Classic, no-nonsense '40s diner dishing out hearty, homestyle breakfasts & lunches.
Pho Hong
Burlington, Vermont
Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.
Four Corners of the Earth
Burlington, Vermont
Hip cash-only deli & sandwich counter whipping up inventive, globally influenced creations.
Leunig's Bistro
Burlington, Vermont
Classic French dishes meet hearty Vermont fare at this upscale, vintage-glam bistro.
Shanty On The Shore
Burlington, Vermont
Old-fashioned seafood place & raw bar offering classic surf 'n' turf & views of Lake Champlain.
Taco Gordo
Burlington, Vermont
Laid-back neighborhood joint offering tacos, burritos & Mexican desserts, plus a terrace.
The Grey Jay
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Frankie's
Burlington, Vermont
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Rogue Rabbit
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer.
Henry Street Deli Mart
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Planning: Quick visit. Payments.
The Skinny Pancake Burlington
Burlington, Vermont
Local chain featuring breakfast, crepes, panini & live music in a casual, stylish space.
Haymaker Bun Company Burlington
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Preppi
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Ruben James
Burlington, Vermont
Hopping sports bar with plenty of TVs & local drafts, pub grub, free pool & DJs every weekend.
Trattoria Delia
Burlington, Vermont
Traditional regional Italian cuisine served in a romantic, basement space with a stone fireplace.
Cappadocia Bistro
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The Wise Fool
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant
Burlington, Vermont
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.