We stopped here to get some pizza after a 16 mile bike ride. Just as they opened, so didn't have to…read morewait. The pizza, salad and meatballs we ordered were perfection. The arrive was fantastic and great ambience. Can't wait to return on our next trip to Burlington

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, I recently found myself temporarily exiled to Burlington…read morefor work. It didn't take long to identify the state's core competencies: Producing world-class cheese Perfecting brick oven pizza Aggressively curating a very specific political vibe Curiously, only two of those things are edible, and unfortunately, you can't get pizza without being reminded of the third. Also worth noting: I'm not convinced any other style of pizza exists in Vermont. If it's not artisanal, wood-fired, and served on a reclaimed barn board, it apparently doesn't make the cut. So naturally, my brain locked in and I ate pizza two nights in a row like a creature of habit. Night 1: Pizzeria Verità Parking was...aspirationally convenient. After navigating downtown Burlington, which feels like a live-action sociology thesis, I made it inside. Let's address the elephant in the room: the price. With tip, I dropped nearly $30 for what amounted to a personal-sized pepperoni pizza that politely declined to fill me up. I assume part of the cost goes toward sourcing ethically massaged tomatoes or ensuring the mozzarella had a fulfilling upbringing. Now, to be fair, the pizza was excellent. Truly. Great crust, quality ingredients, clearly crafted by someone who cares deeply about their art. But the value? That's where things get a little...Vermont. Delicious? Absolutely. Filling? Not quite. Financially efficient? Only if you measure wealth in vibes. I went in skeptical, left impressed, and still had to consider a second dinner.

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, I recently found myself in Burlington for a work trip and…read moredecided to conduct what I can only describe as a two-night pizza field study. Vermont, as best I can tell, excels at three things. Producing elite-level cheese, perfecting brick oven pizza, and fully committing to a very particular political personality. Two of those things directly benefit me, so I leaned in. One immediate observation. If you are looking for anything other than wood-fired, artisanal pizza, you may want to adjust expectations. That appears to be the law of the land. Naturally, I adapted by eating pizza two nights in a row. Night 2: Folino's Pizza The next night I pivoted and ended up at Folino's, which turned out to be the value correction I needed. I ordered the MK pizza, which comes topped with caramelized onions and impressively large pepperoni slices that do not believe in subtlety. The difference was immediate. I paid less than the night before and received a pizza that was easily twice the size. This one actually acknowledged that I had not eaten since breakfast. The caramelized onions added a great balance of sweetness, the pepperoni brought both flavor and coverage, and the overall product hit that ideal intersection of quality and quantity. This pizza was not just good, it was filling. I left satisfied and with leftovers, which later doubled as an elite cold hotel breakfast. That alone puts it in a different category. The atmosphere at Folino's was laid-back, clean, and refreshingly unpretentious. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I showed up earlier than I had said I would, fully expecting to be told to wait, but they immediately jumped into making my order without hesitation. The location has a slightly rough-around-the-edges feel, but that seems consistent with parts of Burlington. It adds a little unpredictability to the experience, which at this point felt on brand.

Great, great food...but way too expensive…read more Connected to Fiddlehead, we found this place last year while on vacation for skiiing, and the Fiddlehead/Folino's pizza combo was so good, we went out of our way to come back. $30 for a salad. Decent size, but wow. $Pizza was about $30. We spent $92 for 12 wings, 1 salad, 1 pizza with a few toppings, and 2 sodas. ouch. Great food but.....

Outstanding. A must. Their pizza is the best. Very thin and perfectly cooked. All beers are brewed…read morein house and very tasty. Waiters are very cool laid-back great attitudes. Atmosphere is great. Go and try this place for yourself and you will not be disappointed.

We had a lovely meal at this innovative pizza restaurant. It is well appointed inside and they have…read morestellar and authentic Italian pizza oven. Service was on point and there is a nice selection of beers to enjoy. The pizza itself was quite good and they slice it in thin rectangular slices so it's a little tricky to eat. You can also get a half half Pizza which we got. They have a red sauce traditional pie base and then they have a white sauce. I recommend getting both on the combo pie.

The absolute best! Great vibe, excellent service, and amazing pizza. Will definitely be back!read more

I had a five star experience here, and I did not experience the things that others are complaining…read moreabout. Well, maybe the music volume but I love the music that was being played so I don't think it's possible to have it too loud. First and most importantly the food. We got a pizzeria salad, one round pizza, one square pizza and the chicken Parmesan appetizer. None of us drink alcohol so we just had waters. Everything we had was delicious, beautiful, and well-made. We were a party of four adult males and everyone loved everything. We devoured the salad and chicken Parm. The pizzas were large and we each had at least two slices. Some people had three and we have enough so everyone can have another slice later. We spent 200 all in Taxes tip is included,. one of us felt like it was a lot with the rest of us thinking it was normal for the quality of the food. Service was great. I love the plate wear that things were served on. We were too full for dessert so I can't speak on that. When we walked in, there was jazz playing, and then some Jerry Garcia band was put on loudly. I loved it. I told the owner the only thing better than the Pizza was the music.

Friendly staff. Food us good. Fast service they always get my orders right. Good atmosphere.read more

I stopped in last night on my way home from work. A bit indecisive of what I wanted to order. The…read moreyoung girl at the register was my first impression. I have to say it wasn't pleasant. She has zero personality. Not a good start. I looked around for some food/menu options. I didn't see anything as she watched, so I asked if they had a menu I could use. I just felt like most ppl would say would you like to see our menu?!? I ordered some food and waited at a table. She set it down again not saying a word with her earbuds in. Smh The pizza had plenty on it was cooked nicely, but the dough wasn't very fresh. I'm from the NYC area so it's a challenge to find good food here. I will try it again as I don't like to go by first impressions. But May the girl learn you may get better tips etc if you give good service!

In my opinion Pizza 44 is the best brick oven pizza in the Burlington,VT area. As an out of state…read morevisitor I ordered pizza from Pizza 44 & Folinos. Pizza 44 was by far the closest to a NY style thin crust pizza. Their pizza sauce and cheese was spot on. They offer a variety of toppings to satisfy your preference.

Pizza 44 is one of my top lunch spots in Burlington. Their food is so good, and the lunch specials…read moreare so reasonable. I prefer the booth seating (me at a couch style seat with a coffee table is a recipe for me to wear my food) and I never have an issue getting a preferred table. Their wood fired lunch sized pizza is so perfect, but I'm in love with the piadinas. Think sandwich with the pizza crust as bread. Side salad today instead of chips. It's so tasty. I've had a few flavors and the eggplant is probably my favorite. Staff is very friendly. It's an order at counter and they bring out. If you need anything they are very attentive! Save room for the fried dough because it's amazing. The roasted veggies and hummus are a must as well!

I went in last night and sat at the bar to have a glass of wine while I ordered to go. The…read morebartender with the funky ponytail hair could have cared less that I was there. She was talking to other customers when I arrived so I gave it a few and then she just walked away. Came back and slid over a glass of water for me and left. When she came back, I motioned for her to come over - she saw me and left again. When she came back, I motioned again and she finally came over and acted like she's already asked me 10 times what I wanted. I was annoyed. I ordered a glass of wine and she comes back and says they don't have any wine glasses. I settle for a rocks glass. When my food came she just put it on the bar and turned around. She never acknowledged me, or talked to me and was lacking any type of customer service. I like my routine of going in while I wait for my order and our order at Pho Dang, but I won't go in if she's the bartender. Send her to a class and maybe she'll learn how to deal with customers.

I'd give a 5 star but the way the owner interacts with others deserves a star taken away. Food was…read moregreat, atmosphere was good but the management running around like everyone was a bother didn't sit right. I understand trying to turn a profit in an ongoing road construction project that lasted for years must put a toll on one's attitude but please take the two minutes out of your day to recognize when a regular is thanking you for inviting them into your establishment for a delicious meal!! I will be back.

We recently moved to the area and have been wanting to try Papa Franks. Italian food has my heart…read more lol I read the reviews here before visiting and I was a bit worried Because they weren't great reviews. We are extremely glad we ended up taking a shot. I told my husband that there was a review saying there was some rude people that work here and we absolutely disagree with that reviewer. We walked in and were immediately asked if we were picking up an order or staying to eat. The young lady told us to choose a table because they weren't very busy at the time and only 2 other couples were there. There were a few young men behind the counter making orders up for people ordering take out and they seemed like they really enjoyed working there. They were laughing and smiling the entire time we were there. It made the place feel very homey. My husband ordered a 12 inch cheese pizza in hopes that it would live up to his love of a good New York City pizza. He grew up there. Papa Frank knows how to make a pizza!! My husband found his new pizza place and we will be always ordering pizza from here. He absolutely loved it and even said it's the best pizza in Vermont. We've had pizza from absolutely everywhere. As for myself I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. It was fantastic and came with just the right amount of pasta and sauce on the side. The eggplant was very good and my only complaint, which isn't really a complaint because, it's just the way I prefer my eggplant, sliced a little bit thicker. Regardless it tasted so delicious and I didn't leave any on the plate. I even ordered a keylime pie to take home and boy do I want more of that! Key lime is my absolute favorite but I am soooo picky with it. No need to worry here because it's some of the best I've ever had! Next time Im definitely ordering some cannoli's. Our waitress was amazing and not to bothersome as some can be. As we were walking out the door one of the young men behind the counter told us to have a great rest of our day. My husband said oh no that was so rude. (Jokingly) Papa Frank you've got yourself some loyal repeat customers now. We will definitely be coming back!! Thanks for an awesome meal!

Awesome and fairly priced, we got the lasagna with meat and chicken parm. Both were fantastic…read more Super down to earth restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere! Nice people!

The owner is a great guy, extremely respectful!. Great…read moreservice, best pizza in town! Would highly recommend to anybody!

Fresh, delicious, and satisfying! The staff is so friendly and kind. Highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.

So 1: they deliver until one AM. This is the best "stumbling home from the bar food" you can find…read more 2: I had the sriracha boneless chicken the other night, and I was VERY impressed. I paired it with a salad, and #NoRegrets.

Ordered a medium pizza and basically just received sloppy discharge on a plate. It was barely even…read morecut, under-cooked, and the toppings just fell right off the pizza. Not even kidding, It looked like they stuffed all the toppings up their rectal cavities and just sharted it onto the dough. The pizza was such a disaster and almost impossible to eat that it almost felt deliberate. It feels like it would be impossible to accidentally screw up a pizza THAT bad. Luckily for them I have no self respect so I just still shoved the slop down my face hole but I wasn't happy about it. Cookies were pretty fire though. Also they forgot my ranch.