In addition to its natural beauty, small-town charm, and maple syrup, Vermont has another claim to fame: an abundance of Italian restaurants. From the quaint trattorias of Burlington to bustling family-friendly eateries in Shelburne, here are the 9 best Italian restaurants in Vermont.
If you want to experience Italian cuisine at its finest, head to Trattoria Delia. One Google review raves, "My dining companion ordered the Veal Osso Buco which was exceptionally tender and sauced to perfection."
An Italian eatery overlooking the Winooski River, Sarducci's in Montpelier offers casual Italian cuisine. Whether you're enjoying a relaxing drink or beer with friends or wood-fired pizza, this is an excellent place to go.
Visit The Garlic for a martini, shaken or stirred. The eatery also serves Italian tapas and entrees in a deluxe environment. The restaurant's chicken wings, ribs, mushrooms, and meatball sliders are favorites among guests.
Cucina Antica is a family-friendly restaurant that serves Italian and Mediterranean fusion specialties. With meals even the pickiest eaters will love, Cucina Antica prides itself on using local ingredients in its dishes.
Vermont Pie & Pasta Company offers a fun, Northeastern twist on Italian classic dishes. For example, their Shaved Steak and Butternut Ravioli will leave your mouth watering, and their Loaded Tater Pizza is perfect to share with the fam.
Mister Z's Eatery offers a full bar, gourmet pizza, and grass-fed burgers. But their claim to fame is the Italian grinders. Make sure you get one and wash it down with an ice-cold Peroni to wash it down.
The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant is a prix fixe eatery in Woodstock serving refined global fare. Although the menu doesn't overtly feature Italian cuisine, the Tiramisu on their dessert menu vies with sweets direct from Italy and ranks them on our list.
The website for Mamma Tamara & Famiglia states that the restaurant offers "Authentic, delicious Italian food, made with love." Stop by and check out their daily specials, which rotate weekly.
At Alta Tuscan Grille, you can enjoy the charming ambiance of a Tuscan restaurant in the middle of Vermont. The restaurant's menu and decor are inspired by the cuisine and culture of Italy's Apuan mountain range, with a starry night painted on the ceiling.