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    Folly

    4.5 (89 reviews)
    PriceyNew American

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    FOLLY ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Visiting Dover/wilmington for the weekend and happened to overhear the chef/owner of this place talking about a restaurant he owned while standing in line at a market. With a little digging I found it! At first glance online I knew it would be a small, quaint place because you have to email for reservations. Lucky for me they had a two reservations available so I scooped up one! After booking I purposely told my husband to remind me - phone eats first because I knew it would be review worthy! We first had the cheese & meat board. The duck prosciutto, though small, was so good (and new for me!). Typically I'm not a huge fan of Brie but this Brie was wicked good! Wasn't too watery OR too mushy, it was perfect. With the board came a grain mustard, strawberry jam & honey. Honestly, worth it. And little breads. Love little breads. For our main meals I got the filet and my husband got the rack of lamb. Both plates were all but licked clean so we didn't look like crazies! One of my top fav things about this place is the way they present the bill! How unique and cute! I think there are 7 tables of two, so definitely by reservation! Timing of food took a little bit longer than a bigger restaurant but rightfully so as it's only two people working; worth the wait. Don't skip this place if you're looking for a nice night out!

    Incredible fresh and deep earthy Coq Ai Vin
    Blake A.

    Had an absolutely delicious dinning experience at Folly. A wonderful way to end a Fall Vermont weekends. Making reservations In advance is advised and make sure to slow down and enjoy a wonderful dining experience. Wonderful wine selection and make sure to try items you might have not otherwise have experienced before. We had the Foie Gras Mousse, Sea Urchin, Thai Scallops and Coq Ai Vin finished off with a delicious Pot de crème. We absolutely loved everything, I've not had Foie Gras before, it's was so elegant, simple and delicious without being pretentious. We can't recommend the sea urchin enough, served with excellent French fries, the urchin hollandaise was amazing. Folly is wonderful date night/anniversary/ a rainy Vermont Sunday night experience. We can't wait to come back and make sure we make reservations in advance to ensure a wonderful time with our family/friends.

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    Christina A.

    We were at Folly for New Year's Eve. The first thing to know is that this restaurant is TINY! It has about 5 tables and one waitress served the entire place. Our food and drinks were good--this is a higher end restaurant in Wilmington. The downside was that it was extremely slow. Considering how few people were there, it was surprising how long it took to get our food. The vibe is intimate and candlelit. We didn't have trouble finding parking in downtown Wilmington right outside the restaurant.

    a glass of wine and a glass of wine on a table
    Michele O.

    We had a really lovely meal at Folly! I highly recommend. Food - Service - Ambiance - The details: small restaurant where they are just doing everything really well. Not a lot of choice on the menu but it was thoughtful, seasonal and everything was delicious. We eat out a lot in our home town of NYC and this meal was one of the best meals I have had in awhile! They also space courses out so you have time to really enjoy your meal and your date. I will definitely come back the next time I am in Wilmington! If you are traveling with kids, head to Dot's down the street. Save Folly's for a date night!

    MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS
    Grace W.

    Hubby and I had a lovely candle light dinner at Folly during our snowboard trip at Mt Snow, what a great find! This small intimate restaurant offers limited seatings, reservation is highly recommended. I like the ambience, it's cozy and quiet, definitely perfect for date night. Jade who works in the front was really nice, welcoming and pleasant. Everything we ordered was good. Refreshing Folly Salad, delicious Maine Diver Scallops, and the tasty Vermont Wagyu steaks were perfectly cooked. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our meal. If you are looking for a quiet/romantic night out with fine dining and not being rush out, this is the place to go in Wilmington/Dover/Mt Snow area.

    Butternut squash soup
    Emily G.

    The best meal I've had in a long time! The ambiance was adorable, all the art on the walls was lovely to look at and the music playing reminded me of 1940's NYC or something haha. The food was fantastic, my boyfriend and I couldn't stop complimenting everything- lots of "mmm"s and head nodding. We had the butternut squash soup which was one of the best I've ever had, the texture was very soft, not heavy at all, almost whipped. Next we had the latkes, nice crunch on the edges and soft on the inside. The fruit sauce was delicious too, can't remember if it was apple or not. The shrimp in coconut lime broth was insane I couldn't stop drinking that broth! Finally we shared the steak with potatoes and brussels sprouts- the steak was perfectly cooked and soft, not chewy at all, and the truffle sauce was so good. My favorite part were the brussels sprouts, though... I could've eaten an entire bowl of that with the sauce. And the owners were so sweet! The hostess/waitress was carrying a baby the whole time it was so frickin cute. I didn't realize this place was a two person operation, so if you're not a late person make a reservation for when they open. Our meal ended up lasting around 2.5 hours, which was honestly really nice for conversation and the pacing of the dishes was good since we ordered a lot, but we did have a long-ish drive home so we were so tired and full afterwards haha. I usually don't write reviews but I fell in love with this place :) Too bad I live in MA, I wanna go back already!

    a plate of salad with pears and greens
    Thelma C.

    We were celebrating our anniversary, but Folly would have made any occasion special. The service is warm and personal as it's an intimate and small space. Reservations are required, email inquiries are promptly answered. Our favorite dish was the diver scallops- we've never had them prepared in such a way and we were so impressed. My husband had the ribeye and I had the duck which we both loved as well. Highly recommend if you're looking for a hidden gem in Wilmington.

    Hanger steak (Prime) with truffled cream sauce, blistered cherry tomatoes and asparagus.
    Leighton C.

    This is a small slow food gem that I'd like to keep to myself. The menu is inspired and the tiny dining room is romantic, candle light (real tapers) and lovely. Genuine 1960s jazz just adds to the vibe. Loud pretentious bores just don't belong, so look for some boorish chain steakhouse.my sincere best to this two-person chef/hostess team. A great find.

    Caryn M.

    More like 3.5, but I really think it could turn into a 4. I wanted to love this place, I really did. It is incredibly warm and inviting, with dim light and a small, intimate space. We were greeted warmly and taken to our table. When we asked, we were told the story behind the name - basically that they try what they want and play around as they like - which I loved. Now onto the meal itself. The wine was okay, but priced more like NY than Vermont. The oysters were outstanding. I thought the octopus was good, but my friend wasn't impressed. The root vegetables were very interesting. The fish stew was good, and the boiled salmon was terrible. Completely bland and with a slightly weird texture, I'd definitely skip it. The maple creme brûlée was a solid brûlée, but there wasn't even a hint of maple that we could taste. All in all, it's a lovely space with great potential, and perhaps it's just our NY foodie snobbiness, but we were sadly not blown away.

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    Susan L.

    On a snowy New Year's Eve after a day of skiing we ventured to Folly for dinner. Located in the quaint town of Wilmington, Folly is a wonderful addition to the fine food restaurants (only a handful exist) in Southern Vermont. It is a small establishment that seats approximately 14 guests and it is only open on the weekends. It is simply but beautifully decorated- the tables were made out of solid wood, I suspect by a Local artisan. Some of the plates and bowls were also locally made-maybe from Bennington Pottery? The menu is uncomplicated and is meant to be a three course meal- farm to table. The menu changes but on this night: My son had oysters poached in a cream tapioca sauce- fabulous My husband had the grilled octopus- homerun My other son had the lobster risotto- spot on I had the Pate that was exclusively created from mushrooms served with a ginger relish- so good The main dishes and desserts were also so fabulous: whole grilled Branzino with capers, rosemary and lemons, a seafood stew made with a chili cream sauce and the rabbit cavatelli... all ingredients locally sourced, organic and fresh. Staff was knowledgeable and service was excellent! Will definitely be back again Also, whoever made the breadsticks, I need that recipe!

    Shrimp in broth and a wild mushroom risotto

    Great intimate dining experience. Chef keeps the menu fresh leaving you wanting to go back again next year/season. A must if you're near Wilmington

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    Ask the Community - Folly

    Would it be appropriate to bring a well-behaved child to this place?

    I would not suggest it. It has limited seating and there is not a children's menu. Perhaps you can call and see what they say.

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