Delicious pasta dinners with creative and flavorful salads. Not much to look at from the street, but their attention goes into the food and service. Wish we lived closer as it could become a spot for a regular night out, as it seemed to be for many other of their guests. read more

We have recently purchased a second home in Brattleboro, and I have dined here 3 times. The food experience has been a great surprise. The atmosphere could use improvement; however, the food has been as good as many places I have eaten at in Italy. I highly recommend the specials when available. The chef knows his food, makes things from scratch and reminds me of a small family Italian trattoria. The waitress has a great outgoing personality with knowledge of what she is serving. One of my favorite places in town. read more

I always like to lead with the positive. Our meal (spaghetti and meatballs) was delicious! The red sauce was a bit spicy, so buyer beware! We paired it with a recommended Sangiovese (excellent!). Perfect. Now, our server was great (a woman, sorry I don't have a name), quick to fill a need or so. The owner/chef was a cantankerous one who refused to edit the meal order by not allowing Italian sausage (the meat sauce would have sufficed!) with the meatball order. "No!" was the word. In my husband's business the customer was right and, barring anything dangerous they usually got a "yes!" I'd give the ambiance a 2 star. Not a romantic intimate spot at all. If you're only in it for the food "his" way, you'll be fine! read more

This is shaping up to be a better vacation, food-wise, than we expected. Yay! We've stayed at B&Bs in Brattleboro for years, and this year in nearby NH, and we like to eat dinner in Brattleboro. This year, for the first time, we tried Blue Moose Bistro and found it to be wonderful! We started by sharing a special, a marvelous farro salad with spinach and chèvre. This was really delicious. I was tired and chose not to drink but tasted my husband's glass of montepulciano; it was a lovely red. Then my husband ordered the salmon and I had the pappardelle special. He loved his fish, served with vegetables. I asked our friendly cheerful waitress which she'd recommend; I was trying to decide between the pappardelle and the cacio e pepe. She thought for a bit and then suggested the pappardelle because it was extremely hot weather and she thought the lemony accent would be refreshing. I went with her choice and I have to say it was amazing! Very very good, and the lemon was indeed a bright note. We had plenty of time before heading to a concert, so we shared a tiramisu for dessert. Can't go wrong with tiramisu. A gentleman who was dining solo chatted with us. He lives in Brattleboro and told us that he makes a point of eating at this restaurant at least once a month. He and the chef were on a first name basis, Tom and Ken are the names I think I heard. Nice when locals eat at a place; I guess it keeps the good places in business out of season. We'll have to eat at Blue Moose again when we go back next year, and we definitely recommend it to you! read more

Guess I should have had the pasta...Sorely disappointed in my Chicken Scallopini! 3 pieces of chicken breast, one slightly undercooked and rubbery, along with overcooked broccoli served on a plate with excessive juices. A mess! One star for the home made bread and one star for the vinaigrette on the mixed salad (albeit heavily applied). Nice interior on a noisy street. read more

Small plate of Cacio Pepe bread was just ok not much of ambience kinda old windows were a little dirty

A chef-owned restaurant where the pasta is made in-house. On my first visit, I tried the Rigatoni alla Zozzone, which included bits of sausage, pork belly, a raw egg yoke, and other decadent ingredients. Unlike any pasta dish I've tried and amazing delicious, with layers of flavor. Second visit, I tried the Bucatini, and that was less interesting. The pasta was al dente but the 'chew' wasn't quite what I liked. In both visits, I was also disappointed by the lack of meat/protein. I also asked if I could just get a piece of chicken or salmon on the side or on top of the pasta, but the answer I got was to order an entree. We settled on getting the meatball appetizer, but I would have just preferred a hunk of chicken or something. Service generally was efficient, with a homey vibe, but otherwise slightly inconsistent in style and substance. From one person, I got a fine-dining pleasant vibe, and from another, I got a more funny, cocky persona. Neither was bad, just different. However, a couple of small misses on front-of-house service, like when I declined ordering a drink to start and the server immediately snatched away the wine menu. I was about to ask about food and then think about the wine pairing, so would have needed the wine menu for a moment later. This insensitivity to what I consider to be basic restaurant dining practices was somewhat odd to me. Ambiance was nice. read more

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Such a cozy spot, even as a tourist visiting for the weekend I felt like a regular. The owner chef goes out of his way to meet everyone and make sure they are enjoying themselves. The fresh made pasta is wonderful, the wine list is excellent at a great price point. Will definitely come back if ever back this way again! read more

Staying in Brattleboro for one night and wandered in for dinner, and very happy I did. Places like this are hard to find these days: cozy, unpretentious, welcoming, with a down to earth homey vibe but they also really know food. Truly like the kind of neighborhood bistro that's everywhere in Italy but definitely not everywhere in New England. Since I was on my own, they sat me at the bar where I got to chat with the lovely owner and waitress, who were very hard at work gracefully juggling a full house. I ordered from the specials menu: a gorgeous shrimp and watermelon salad with arugula, mint, and olives and a terrific fresh pasta with chicken sausage, pickled cherries, nuts, and a delicious sauce. With a nice Sicilian house white wine. Everything was both creative and classic, with interesting and well-balanced flavors, bright and refreshing on a hot summer evening. Remember in the pre-internet days stumbling across a gem with lots of personality and texture and soul? It was like that. read more

Great service and great food and menu - fresh pasta is definitely the way to go...decent wine list as well

I'm giving Blue Moose Bistro three stars--not because I didn't enjoy my dining experience, but because of the limited options available for those with dietary restrictions like mine (vegan and gluten-free). I completely understand that this is an authentic pasta-focused restaurant, and they do that very well. However, I would've really appreciated even just one gluten-free pasta or a hearty plant-based entrée. I ended up ordering a selection of sides, which were undeniably delicious and well-prepared, but it left me wishing there was a main course option that fit my needs. That said, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant itself is quaint, cozy, and tucked away in Brattleboro, VT. It's a lovely spot for those looking for a nicer dining experience and some truly authentic pasta. I'd love to return if they expand their menu to include more inclusive options! read more

I usually don't spend the time to write a review, but I was compelled to. The food and the ambiance was excellent and the gentleman serving us (who I assumed was the owner) was charming. If I lived near here, I would be a regular. read more

Amazing Chef Ken produces some of the best Italian and Sicilian dishes in the area. His chitarra style cacio e pepe you will not find anywhere in the area. Small restaurant with few tables so get your reservation in. Ken graciously visits each table during the evening to chat about the food. read more

Delicious Caesar salad, homemade fettuccine followed by a perfect cannoli! I would recommend this unassuming little place. Service was friendly ! read more

First of all the location is pretty hard to find the sign is not very obvious.when you come in the Decour is pretty depressing it's not very lively doesn't have a very good ambience ! The food as was mediocre at best & the prices of the food don't match the service or feel of the place ! The menu is extremely limited and when you ask the server or the owner not sure who he was or what his position is but he made you feel stupid for asking also they have the smallest beverage list & not very kid friendly as they have no kid options ! When we asked for cheese the server simply said " you NEED MORE" ?? Even though this was our first time asking ! -Also salmon was vry salty & I found it odd they chopped it up !! This is more advice than a review to the establishment HAVE A BETTER ATTITUDE & maybe there will be more Customers /Better tip :) read more

Blue Moose Bistro - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

What a find we weren't expecting ! The food was honestly top quality . Pasta was authentic and fresh . read more

Blue Moose Bistro - Homemade Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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Lovely dishes prepared and served by an artisan. The bistro was very busy but the server was an expert. A good experience.

Rubber chicken in tomato water with a slice provolone from the deli. The low-quality food is only matched the arrogant, grumpy little owner man. Do better...or not. read more

A great place for free WiFi and good food! Cafe Lotus is pretty popular with the college crowd, which is located in the back of the Blue Moose Gift & Gallery. This artsy cafe serves up a healthy menu for breakfast and lunch using organic and local ingredients and they brew Rao's Coffee (organic). The menu offerings include hot/cold embellishments (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, chai, tea, cocoa, Coke products, & more), breakfast dishes (eggs, etc), baked goods, desserts, salads, paninis, special dishes, and bottled drinks. The food can take some time to be ready since the food is made to order. I love their Pad Thai, a light vegetarian version with tofu and their Mediterranean Panini with goat cheese is pretty tasty too! This cafe is a cell phone free zone and offers free WiFi access. The place has plenty of seating, but the tables are reserved for parties of 2 or more, so most single folks were seated along the right wall. There's also a quiet WiFi back room too! PARKING: If you park along the street, be sure to watch the meter (Mon-Sat), the Town parking regulations are strictly enforced. read more

Great small local restaurant. Been going there for about 5 years now and the food is always fresh and hot.

While visiting Brattleboro, we stopped in one night to have dinner at the Blue Moose. The restaurant was also recommended by the owners of the B & B where we were staying. From the moment we entered it was a great experience. We were seated at a table at the window. The Chef came out and helped us with a wine choice, and the wine turned out to be fabulous and paired beautifully with our meal. The pasta dishes were absolutely scrumptious and the service excellent. Would definitely dine again when in town. read more

Stop on Friday night for a dinner. Food was tasty but the interior of the place could be cleaner. The waiter was awesome. read more

Blue Moose Bistro - Pasta pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

The older server/chef needs a refresher on customer service. When I was served the wrong dish and his response was "well that's what was on the ticket". He had terrible attitude for someone we were expected to tip. Food was nothing special. My partner's food was undercooked, but we didn't say anything because of our server's disposition. The space has seen some pretty serious wear and tear. There were marks all over the walls and noticeable dust/comb webs. The menus we were handed were crumpled and stained -- like come on, print new ones! We picked this restaurant because it was one of the only places in town that offered a few vegetarian dishes, but it's safe to say it was NOT worth it. Only tipped 20% because as a former server, I understand depending on tips. read more

The folks at Blue Moose apparently think it's their business to decide how patrons should raise their children and conduct their private lives. Bigotry has no place in our city! Staff repeatedly refused to address customers by their correct pronouns despite several attempts at correction, and indicated that the customers' children were "impressionable," and shouldn't be exposed to... their parents!? Disgusting conduct. There are LOTS of open and accepting dining options in town. Reject bigotry and choose another one. read more

The food here -- I can't recommend it enough. Authentic-tasting Italian and the chicken parm was spiced and seasoned to perfection. So glad we came here!! read more

Maybe the best meatballs I have ever had at a restaurant. Tender and tasty in a hearty well-seasoned sauce. The portion was just right, although the pasta was over-sauced. Could have done with half as much. The flavor, however, was great. read more

$138 plus tip for 2 spaghettis which were decent, 2 ceaser salads which were very good, 2 cannoli's which were also pretty good, one bottle of wine which was pretty much garbage but whatever..... tack on another $30 to the bill..... overall it was not bad but not the best that it could be. Overall overpriced!!! Try harder and with more love and culture. read more

We came in as a party of five on a Thursday night. Our service was quick and friendly. We ordered a few appetizers, a variety of pasta dishes, and a couple cannolis for dessert. The food was really good - a step above your basic Italian fare. The interior could use some improvement, and parking in this part of Brattleboro is always a pain, but other than that it was a pleasant experience. I'd recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Outstanding food and service. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Should have thought to take a pic! Everything hot, fresh and delicious - wonderful service!!! read more

Excellence in Italian food. Quaint setting... Homemade meatballs and pasta to the nines! Friendly and committed about what they do bringing family style Italian cuisine to quaint Brattleboro. read more

The grilled cheese (three types of fresh cheese) is worth stopping for, I am a burger person but I would consider sacrificing the burger for this grilled cheese,it is the best ever. The burger is a hand made 1/2 pound of ground steak on fresh soft bread. The burger is a must! read more

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After a difficult day finding good food the lovely staff at Latchis Hotel recommended this restaurant (conveniently located across the street). OMG!!! So good! Warm bread was served with a creamy melt in your mouth mascarpone butter and chili dipping oil. Then we ordered the meatball appetizer-delicious! I indulged in linguini with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. The pasta is homemade and the sauce was so light the pasta was allowed to speak for itself...and it did! And then came dessert-a flourless chocolate torte. I am in chocolate heaven Please, when you come to Brattleboro come to this restaurant. The food is sooooo good and the people are friendly and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. read more

Blue Moose Bistro - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Who'd have thought that culinary inspiration could spring forth from Brattleboro,VT but Ken Flutie has brought Tuscany to the Green Mountain State. His creative dishes and penchant for mind blowing tastes should make anyone traveling through this area get off the interstate. Jocelyn serves as if you are the only one in the place and is unobtrusively attentive. The surprise bread course will wow even the most critical of diners. Tried the zucchini and summer squash with fresh tomato pasta, the skirt steak, and nonna's meatballs all which are outstanding. The many offered salads are not to be skipped. Succulent flourless chocolate tort pairs well with a fine chianti. Come one, come all, but do not miss this dining experience. read more

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GR8 Food & friendly environment in the heart of downtown. Had the linguine & it was awesome. Low key atmosphere with GR8 people out front & a friggin' genius whipping up dishes. read more

Zero stars. Very rude and impolite hostess. To add to the insult, food was overpriced and dis not taste good. This place is a total shame to the beautiful town of Brattleboro. This was my first bad experience in a restaurant ever. I wonder how this place got so many positive reviews. It is a scam. read more

The bad: - Even though we had a reservation, we were given the worst table right by the kitchen. We asked for a table by the window, were told no bc "she has another reservation for later". Both window tables ended up staying empty rest of the night. - The place was filled with smoke. Not sure what was burning, but we saw and smelled smoke the entire duration of our dinner. - The food was mediocre. Tuna "puttanesca" special was quite bad. - Uncomfortable chairs. The good: - they try really hard - the bread was great. read more

We never even got to try the food, the service was inflexible and shockingly pretentious, by Boston standards. We were a party of six and some are admittedly picky. The waitress was polite, but the chef was extremely unwilling to make any modifications to the dishes on the limited menu. The last straw was after we asked the waitress if we could substitute pine nut pesto for almond pesto (both of which were on the menu), due to an almond allergy and the waitress said no: "The chef doesn't like to modify his dishes". Our party of six walked out of the nearly empty restaurant after that. Why is the restaurant so rigid? Either the chef is a strictly uncompromising artist or the food is frozen and prepped ahead of time and unable to be altered; either is a poor way to operate a business that serves others. read more

Went here tonight for dinner after walking around downtown Brattleboro. Very cute place, menu looked interesting. They make homemade pasta, which we did not try. I had the puttanesca, which was good (wish it came with the homemade pasta). My wife had a special pumpkin ravioli, which was too sweet and covered in too much sauce...it was more like a desert. I'd go again to try other food, but for the service. We got there at 7:10, and it took about 15 minutes to get our drink menu in - the waitress said there was some confusion over who was covering our table...ok honest mistake, though there are only around 10 tables in the place. Once we ordered, it took almost 40 more minutes to get our SALAD. We were going to a movie right across the street, and let the waitress know that we'd been there almost an hour, had not gotten apps yet, and needed to get to a movie in 30 minutes. They managed to get our entree's to us but we were a little rushed. There is no reason we could not have gotten 2 salads within 10 minutes after putting in the order...was just a house salad. Be willing to try again, but beware... read more

It was our first visit to the Blue Moose. Tender meatballs, yummy piccata. The only concerns were slightly too much butter on my sons' pastas and because it is small, the kitchen can get backed up. Great waiter and a cute spot for dinner. read more

What a great little shop (and cafe)! Located just a block off the main street, this little shop offers all sorts of interesting home decor items, as well as a full cafe in the back portion of the store. We didn't try the cafe but we did do some shopping. I ended up buying a wooden piece made by a local artist. The shopper owner (I think it's Paul) was amazing -- we had just gotten into town and asked for dinner recommendations. He pulled out a map for us and marked all the best spots to eat. He really went above and beyond in helping us out! read more