In lovely Montpelier, we stopped by Sarducci's for lunch on our way to Stowe. What a GREAT find…read more To start, we ordered some bread with garlic oil. The oil was infused with lots of crushed garlic, which left the oil itself so fragrant and tasting of garlic. Perfection. I ordered a Greek Salad with some grilled chicken added. My husband ordered a Caesar salad and their Margherita pizza. The Greek salad was magnificent... beautiful presentation, huge salad and lots of wonderful ingredients (mixed greens, marinated artichoke hearts, chickpeas, red onion, Greek olives, feta cheese and roasted red peppers), all of which I love. I always get it with Caesar dressing, just my preference, and I'm always glad I do. Their Caesar dressing was particularly delicious to add to the enjoyment of the salad. What was even a greater surprise was how much I LOVED my husband's pizza. He always offers me a slice, and I usually take one bite and say thank you. This pizza was so freaking good, I ate the entire slice. It was amazing. I think it was the pizza sauce because that pizza style usually is boring to me. This was AMAZING. Another restaurant I'm sad I don't live near. It'd be a really long car ride to get here from where I live, but if YOU are in the area, make sure you give them a try. So worth your time and money.

Really enjoyed the dinner! We got there early on a Thursday and got seated in one of the few choice…read moretables with the Winnooski River view. We enjoyed the mussels gauzzetto and calamari fritti. The Mediterranean chicken was well prepared and tasty. The pasta special was spinach feta almond slices in a light tomato sauce and I substituted penne for fettucine - I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The margherita pizza was good. We suspect you need reservations for prime dining hours on a weekend. The decor feels a little dated but the food is great. We can forgive the $2 for a quarter loaf of bread because it's only a few dollars and the bread was fresh and served with garlic oil, not like overpriced $10-$12 Parker House Rolls, but it's not a good trend to charge for bread. Service was good until we wanted to pay our bill - that took a little bit. We'll happily return.

I was visiting Stowe recently with my partner and a friend, and we stumbled upon Trattoria b/c it…read morewas near our hotel (Topnotch Resort). And, boy, I'm glad we tried this place!! It was a wonderful, "old school" Italian American restaurant with some really awesome food (and service). Most everything we ordered was really tasty -- from appetizers all the way to dessert. Standouts included the Escargot and Burrata (apps), the Carbonara and Mushroom Fettuccine (entrées), and the Chocolate Torte and Tartufo (desserts). The only item I'd skip next time was the Manicotti. It was a bit too rich, and the duck wasn't very recognizable (overpowered by the other ingredients). As for service, it was really first rate! Our waiter was super knowledgeable about the menu and was very attentive. Final thoughts: If you're looking for a quiet, enjoyable experience, check out Trattoria. And don't be thrown off by the large footprint of the restaurant. I thought it would be buzzing and loud inside, but the interior is organized into a number of separate sections that make the dining experience feel more intimate.

Nice ambiance in a cozy house. Delicious food and drinks. Hard to get so recommend a reservation…read more The veal chop was excellent

Meatballs best ever, homemade from owner, the drinks are delicious…read more Service is always great the gentleman who seats you, is always helpful The restaurant is open and lots of room. They don't seat you on top of people

Starting with the food... my wife and I shared a wood-fired Nona pizza, loaded with fresh tomatoes,…read moremozzarella, and prosciutto di Parma with a unique sesame-seed crust, and a rich and yummy lasagne. Salute was incredibly flexible as our plans changed from one night to another, before changing times, and having one of our party bow out at the last minute.

The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and I really enjoy the concept. The Margherita…read morepizza has a perfectly thin, crispy crust with fresh mozzarella, basil, and a light, flavorful tomato sauce. I also loved the wood-fired wings--they're perfectly seasoned and juicy.

We ordered a half pickle and half mushroom and sausage. When the pizza finally came it was all…read morepickle, sausage and mushroom and tepid at best. Would not eat here again although the atmosphere was fine.

We had so much fun visiting Piecasso while in Stowe. We stopped in during trivia night and had a…read moreblast playing. The food was tasty. We ordered garlic knots and chicken Parmesan. Very happy with the prices! We were able to get two entrees and an appetizer for under 50 dollars before tip. The entrees came with a large serving of pasta and tasty bread. The vibe is more casual than I expected and the addition of trivia night made the experience one we will not forget. Our server was awesome and kept up on our drinks while we played trivia. Great vibes and food!

Quick service. Great pizza! Fried Artichokes were also good! Cool atmosphere…read more Very attentive waiter

What a great lunch experience. While there was only one woman working the entire room-bar, tables,…read moreetc. she understood we were on a tight schedule and made sure the pizza came out quickly. Great taste, good crust, fair price. We would go out of our way to get a pie there in the future.

No chefs, only teenagers; don't know how to cook or present; lousy display; average pies; not worth…read morethe money for takeout. The staff seemed overwhelmed and untrained, struggling to keep up with orders and often forgetting or mixing up items. Customer interactions felt rushed and impersonal, with little effort to check if everything was satisfactory. It gave the impression that management isn't providing adequate guidance or support, which made the overall experience frustrating and disappointing.

I came into town late on a Thursday night. I looked at the map and saw this restaurant. Ironically,…read morethere's a very well-known restaurant with the same name where I live, so I knew I had to try it. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted. I requested to sit at the bar and the host walked me to the bar. The bartender was kind and attentive. At the bar, you can order from the bar bites menu and/or you can order from the regular menu. They provide roasted garlic and a warm baguette to start your meal. For dinner, I order a house salad and two bar bites, the caprese and artichoke dip. The lettuce in the salad was so fresh and it was really filling. The star was the artichoke dip. It had hints of sun dried tomatoes and it was incredible. If you're in town, I highly recommend The Garlic!

This is my new favorite restaurant in Vermont! They started us off with complimentary French bread…read moreand a roasted bulb of garlic that you smash and mix in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes. We got the mussels which were the highlight of the meal for me. The white wine sauce was so delicious, there's something I couldn't put my finger on, but it set it apart from others I've had. In all honesty, the entrees were just normal Italian food, it was good but nothing earth shattering. The reason this place is a 10/10 is because of the mussels, it's so good!

Really enjoyed this restaurant! The pizza and pasta we got were delicious. Even the bread/oil…read moreserved before the meal was very good. The outdoor seating in the back was cute and peaceful. Our waiter was very nice.

Absolutely horrible if your going for anything but pizza (according to other reviews) The pasta…read morewith sausage was missing the sausage. No big deal, we just asked for it to be removed from our bill and we would pay for my "taste of Italy" which was missing any kind of flavor. The manager wouldn't even give us the time of day after the poor waitress had to deal with him and us as customers. We will never be back. I'd go to Olive Garden first.

We've been going to Stella's since it opened the first time. Tonight was the best experience for a…read morelong time- excellent food and service. We had a party of eight and everybody was really happy with their meals. The flavors really popped. The prices have continued to go up but at least we're getting something for it! Will be back when we're in the area!

Surprised to see Stella doesn't have more reviews as this place is definitely a hidden gem. First…read moretime visiting and already made a reservation for next week to bring friends. For dinner, we shared a hot honey pizza which was delicious and the seafood pasta special featuring lobster. The lobster was enhanced with the addition of some breadcrumbs, which gave it a nice little crunch. Definitely something. I'll be trying at home. We also shared a delicious, lemon, mousse dessert and also spent some time and money in the store attached to the restaurant. Definitely recommend picking up the spice mix. They sell in the shop and use in the restaurant with olive oil. It was delicious.