Ground Round 1633 Williston Road, Burlington, VT 05407, 802-862-1122, Adults can relax in the bar and lounge, while families can enjoy the value and casual theme, and friends and couples appreciate the great food. The menu features everything from steak to seafood to vegetarian choices, and the desserts are sure to please anyone. more...

Hideaway At Cornerstone Commons 10 Kellogg Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452, 802-288-1530, The Hideaway is a very stylish restaurant with an excellent atmosphere. They have an American to eclectic menu that is very reasonably priced. The Hideaway is the perfect spot to bring your friends, family or business clientele. They have a professional and very experienced staff that will create a dining experience that will leave you wanting to come back for more. more...

Ice House Restaurant & Bar 171 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-1800, A former 19th century ice house, they now serve contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on local products. The views of the lake and mountains can be enjoyed inside or from one of the two outdoor dining areas. Reservations recommended.

Ruben James Restaurant 159 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-0744, Serving soups, salads, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and a sampling of Mexican dishes and pasta. Open for lunch and dinner. Takeout and delivery available. 

Five Spice Cafe 175 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-4045, The first Multi-Asian restaurant in the United States. Their award-winning meals include dishes from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Burma, China, and Nepal. Reservations recommended. more... 

NECI Commons 25 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-862-6324, One of the celebrated restaurants of New England Culinary Institute, they offer a variety of culinary classes, as well as baked goods featuring local products.  more... 

Sweetwaters 120 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-9800, 802-985-8074, Features an atrium, two story mural, and European-style outdoor dining. Sweetwaters' menu is changed two times each year. They use locally raised organic produce and fresh seasonal products on their menu. Open for lunch and dinner until midnight with live music in the evenings. more... 

Breakwater Cafe & Grill King Street Ferry Dock, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-658-6276, Great food and entertainment, plus a great place to watch the sunset. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Scrumptious 139 North Champlain Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-9220, A neighborhood café and bakery located in the heart of the Old North End. Serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. more...

Tilley's Cafe 161 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-658-4553, Located on Lower Church Street, this cafe features seafood, American and vegetarian cuisine accented with unique world flavors. Their seafood is exceptionally fresh, and they fly many of their fish in from Hawaii about 4 times a week. They have been scoring very hight with their health inspections as well as providing unique entrees for people with special requests including 80% gluten free dishes and great vegetarian selections. more... 

Single Pebble, A 133 Bank Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-865-5200, Their dining service is in keeping with the more traditional ways of China, where each gourmet dish is prepared individually to order and brought immediately to your table. Great wine selections available from Chef Steve to pair with your meal. more...

Pauline's Restaurant 1834 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05403, 802-862-1081, Serving lunches and light dinners in the cherry-paneled cafe, plus full dinners in the elegant upstairs dining rooms. Their emphasis is on fresh local products. Reservations accepted. more... 

Kountry Kart Deli 155 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-4408, Offering the largest selection of fresh deli-made subs and sandwiches in Burlington. Catering service available. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 3 a.m.

Henry's Diner 105 Bank Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-862-9010, Serving up a unique slice of Americana since 1925. Featuring full course meals, delicious sandwiches, and pies like Grandma used to make. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Daily Planet Restaurant 15 Center Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-862-9647, Daily Planet offers an eclectic menu that features such dishes as lamb stew, grilled eggplant sandwiches, seafood newburg, fajitas, rainbow trout, and more. Features local beers on tap, including Magic Hat. 

Greenstreet's 30 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-862-4930, Greenstreet's waterfront restaurant specializes in rotisserie chicken, handcarved gyros, panini sandwiches, portobello mushrooms with marinated beef tips, garden grill panini along with great homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, burgers and baked swordfish. Beer and wine menu available. Featuring an ice cream bar with milk shakes and more. Outdoor seating available spring and summer. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant 123 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-860-9401, Owned by two Dublin natives, the Ri Ra goal is to deliver the quintessential Irish Pub experience. Featuring Irish food, a fantastic bar, and live entertainment nightly. more... 

Bove's Café 68 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-6651, The family owned and operated Bove's Café has been offering affordable gourmet Italian food since 1941. more... 

Cannon's Italian Restaurant 1127 North Avenue, Suite 20, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-652-5151, Enjoy great food, a friendly atmosphere and great service. The food is made with fresh local ingredients from the Vermont Fresh Network when possible, and paired with the finest imported oils, cheeses, olives and meats. Cannon's offers a kid's menu, full bar, micro brews on tap, and take out. more... 

L'Amante Ristorante 126 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401, Across from Bennington Potters North, 802-863-5200, Specializing in simple, exciting, delicious food combining the best Vermont-grown ingredients with fine Italian imported items. With the exception of a few indispensable Imported Italian ingredients, everything is made on the premises including the fresh pastas, gnocchi, sauces, bread and desserts.  more...

Three Tomatoes Trattoria 83 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-660-9533, An authentic Italian trattoria located in the heart of Burlington's downtown marketplace. Features a custom-built wood fired oven and hardwood charcoal grill. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays. 

Trattoria Delia 152 Saint Paul Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-5253, An award winning family owned Trattoria featuring hardwood grilled specialities, homemade bread, fresh seafood, handmade pastas, local produce and game, with an extensive Italian wine list. Serving dinner daily. Reservations recommended.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant 2 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-863-1988, Experience the finest sushi in Vermont and the unhurried, customer-oriented atmosphere on Church Street. Sit at the bar and watch as Japanese cuisine is prepared before your eyes. Open daily. 

Frankie Junior's Italian 6 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05446, 802-655-5555 or 802-655-0000, Offering fine dining upstairs, family dining downstairs, catering, and delivery. more...

Leonardo's Pizza 83 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-862-7700, Serving the healthiest, most flavorful pizza in town. They have whole wheat and white crust with the area's largest choice of toppings.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub 167 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-658-6776, Serving pizza, calzones, subs, pasta, burgers, and appetizers. Featuring a full bar with 20 beers on tap, live music, karaoke, open mike, and pool tables. Open daily until approximately 3 a.m.

Pizza on Earth 1510 Hinesburg Road, Burlington, VT 05445, In Nearby Charlotte, 802-425-2152, Offering wood fired pizza using seasonal ingredients from their own organic farm, plus wood fired breads and desserts. more...

Shanty on the Shore 181 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-0238, Combines a casual environment, the highest quality seafood, and a great view of Lake Champlain. The Shanty also offers Burlington's only raw bar, moderate prices, and a children's menu.