Sunday night pasta night was fantastic. Good drinks, pasta was really really well done and solid…read moreservice all around.

Unique outdoor seating on what's called the " Patio" but is actually a large barn-like covered bar/…read morerestaurant area out in what is a backyard space. Service is efficient and friendly and the pizza is amazing ! It was chilly eating outdoors at night ... so bring your sweatshirt to dine at this unique eatery!

My second visit to Mystico Cucina Italiana, and somehow it was just as impressive -- if not better…read more-- than the first. Consistency like this is rare, and it says everything about the standards they keep. I started with the Pomegranate Granita Oysters, and wow. Bright, refreshing, unbelievably fresh, and balanced perfectly. They were the kind of oysters you slow down for because you don't want the bite to end. I ordered the duck ragu again because I couldn't stop thinking about it from my last visit -- and once again, absolute perfection. Rich, comforting, layered with flavor, and yes... I cleaned the plate spotless. Not a drop left behind. From the hospitality to the execution of every dish, everything about this restaurant screams class, quality, and a superb dining experience. The team makes you feel welcome, the food exceeds expectations, and you leave already planning your next reservation. Manchester is lucky to have a place like this.

We heard really good things about Mystic Restaurant in Manchester Center, VT. We were in town and…read morewanted to give it a try. I had the Rigatoni Alla Carbonara. My friend had the Bucatini Cacio E Pepe. He said his dish was fine. Mine, on the other hand, was pasta coated in this thick orange paste (no sauce), which was absolutely tasteless (no exaggeration). It's as if they didn't even taste it for seasonings. I asked for salt. They offered to remake it, but I opted to try to make it edible adding my own seasoning. With quite a bit of salt, it was "ok", but the consistency left a lot to be desired. I probably should have sent it back and ordered a salad. A restaurant is only as good as it's food. Two stars is the best I could give them. The atmosphere was nice, and the service was good. But the food...

What an absolutely lovely space! I had a last-minute lunch here today with friends that are…read morevisiting from out of town (and I happen to be off from work!) The service is extremely friendly/efficient and the dining area is immaculate. Food is excellent! I had the special tabouli salad and it was perfect. Everyone else at the table really enjoyed their meals and the desserts were fantastic as well. I might be in a slight diabetic coma after eating way too much of the amazing chocolate layer cake.... Juniper is open for dinner as well. Evening entrées look very inviting and I look forward to returning soon.

I loved this place! It was so cute inside! The service was excellent! The French onion soup was top…read morenotch! The Melty Fontina cheese was super tasty, the accompaniments were okay. My prosciutto wrapped cod in corn chowder was excellent! They carry Harney and Sons teas which is great! Unfortunately neither of our tea services were served with cream and sugar/honey. I wish I could say nice things about the desserts but unfortunately I can't. Neither of them were good. The crust on the coconut custard pie tasted bitter and burnt even though it wasn't burnt. Just not sure what happened there, unless the crisco to make the crust was old? The lemon tart didn't taste like anything really, definitely not lemon. It was buried in powdered sugar so it just tasted like a mouthful of sugar. It did come with the tiniest little dollop of whipped cream. I definitely wish there was a healthier portion of that because that and the fresh berries on the side were the best parts.

Wow! You have to stop here. This place was about an hour and a half away from us and it is worth…read morethe trip. The wine selection is awesome. The cheese is exceptional. Very good hospitality. We came here for lunch today and were not disappointed. Everything is done with care down to the last detail. These folks know their stuff and it is a small and romantic Wine Bar and shop. We each purchased a glass of wine, a cheese plate, and an eggplant sandwich and the total was about 60 bucks. However, the wine and cheese was so good we ended up in the store and purchased another 70 bucks worth of stuff. This place is small and elegant. Bring this place your business!

Great cheese and "frommagucation"at the Cheese Makers shop also run by this classy couple. Have not…read moretried the busy new restaurant or wine bar but a welcome addition to the charming town of Jacksonville, VT and a wonderful alternative to the few drinking holes if your craving a refined atmosphere and an education in fine wines.

Finally had a chance to try Kindred last week(end)…read more I was honestly won over when we first walked in....we didn't have a reservation but asked if they could accommodate two for dinner. The hostess/server was awesome: not pretentious and looking down her nose at us since we didn't have a reservation. She did say that she needed the table by 7 PM. No problem! That said, it was pretty busy for being early in the evening. Guests kept coming in as we were getting ready to depart. The food that we tried was very good: -the chips with crème fraîche were very nice, but I don't know that I would go out of my way for these again. I really enjoyed the chips themselves... very thin and light ...and quite salty (in a good way). A little bit of fish roe is mixed in for "extra saltiness" and a little bit of a fishy experience in the crème fraîche. -Brussel sprouts for me were the winner! Absolutely delicious and we added some chicken so that we'd have a little bit of protein. Grilled chicken was perfectly flavored and not dry at all. Brussels sprouts had just the right amount of char and umami. -flatbread was honestly my least favorite. We stuck with the basic burrata/Margherita pizza/flatbread, and after eating the brussels sprouts it just didn't hold up in terms of flavor. Some of the other options might be better if you're looking for more of a flavor punch.... but it was served steaming, hot, and freshly made. As more people showed up, it definitely got noisier... so prepare for a bit of a loud environment...pretty much the same situation in all downtown Saratoga restaurants these days. I will definitely go back and try some other items on the menu.

The atmosphere at Kindred is super trendy and fun for a night out. I loved the lighting and the…read moredecor in there. The baked camembert was great. I had a seasonal apple flavored cocktail that didn't have much apple flavor. We got two entrees to share. The squash ravioli is out of this world!! Seriously delicious, really great flavor, loved the pepitas! The steak frites was disappointing. The potatoes and aioli were good but the steak came out cold, a bit over done, and chewy. Service was really kind, our server was friendly and answered all our questions.

My husband and I love this place. Pete always has a great wine to recommend, and the food is…read moredelicious as well. We always run into local people we know and have an enjoyable time. It is a great date night outing.

We (three adults) went to Brix on a whim after the Vermont State Fair. We did a quick Google search…read moreof restaurants in the area and the menu looked good. We left so glad that we picked it! The restaurant is small with a limited number of high tops inside, a bar, and a few tables outside. The decorations and vibes are adorable. We were impressed from start to finish. Peter, our waiter, was friendly and chatty (without being too chatty), which we really appreciated, and he definitely nailed small-town Vermont charm. One of us ordered the Salty Chihuahua drink. It was tasty and very well priced. One of us started with a small green salad which was loaded with olives and feta- yum!! There was not a single bite of food that wasn't delicious. It blew us away. We ordered three entrees: chicken sliders, grande salad, and a special: the summer squash skillet, which we added meatballs to. We will be talking about and figuring out what was in those meatballs for years to come. The dishes were on the smaller side, but the prices reflect the amazing quality of the food. We are three New Yorkers with lots of opinions and high standards when it comes to what we eat. Brix exceeded those standards. We have a ski condo on Stratton and don't often make the drive into Rutland, but any time we do, it's guaranteed we will be eating at Brix.

Ooooh so this is where the middle aged singles come to be seen, hangout and drink wine! We had fun,…read morebartender was great and fast, drink menu was awesome.

Strolling through Saratoga confused what to choose from and we walk in to this place as there was…read moreno wait time. No wait time doesn't mean they don't have good food. We ordered soup of the day (Smoked chicken chowder), crab cakes and grilled salmon. The food was consistent and good. My rating of 4 was totally based on food. The food. Like I mentioned earlier was good but I have had the same better elsewhere. The service and ambience are great and would rate it a 5 star. They have a great selection of wines to choose from. This place is good for every occasion and a heaven for someone who loves wine.

Last night was my second time here. The pork schnitzel is delicious. There's an excellent beer…read moreselection. My dining experience yesterday was stellar, thanks primarily to Alex, my host/bartender/server, whose warmth and professionalism made a regular evening out special. It's worth going out of your way for a meal here. Reservations recommended.

Was asked to say if this was a "classy" place. A more undefineable term I can't imagine. Is it a…read morewhite linen restaurant with waitstaff and sommeliers? Not really. Are the waiters (not even plural, really) friendly, attentive and solicitous? Does the staff know their menu, wine and spirits? A resounding Yes. Is it a pleasant place to dine? Absolutely. Revisited for an anniversary dinner. Every bit as good as the first visit. The proprietor remembered us and was gracious and friendly. Flammkuchen should be more widely celebrated!

What a delightful surprise! A couple of foodie friends and I decided to check out a couple spots in…read moreSaratoga and we landed on a new spot, Familiar Creature. We had read that it was the same people who run Hamlet and Ghost, so we wanted to check it out. The inside is gorgeous, bright and welcoming. Very cute wine bar vibes with excellent cocktails and a small, but mighty, menu. All of our cocktails were gorgeous and well crafted, even some great mocktails. The menu is Montreal inspired, which we noticed immediately, and loved. We just wanted to split a couple things to try, so we ordered the poutine with duck confit and the steak tartare. The Poutine was fabulous! They ultra crispy house made fries had such good flavor on their own, but were made incredible with the gravy, melty cheese curds and decadent duck. This dish was amazing. The steak tartare was also very good and fresh, the house made chips were also killer. Last but not least, the maple soft serve. Heavenly! Ultra creamy and smooth with a great depth of maple flavor. The caramel swirl and crunchy nibs on the top were so good. I am not a big sweets person, but I would order this again for sure. Delicious. This is a hidden gem and surprised us all! I can't believe I haven't heard more about this place. 10/10 recommend.

Quaint restaurant in a quaint area. Parking can be troublesome so allow time to find a place to…read morepark. All dishes are shareable. Everything we ate was so delicious! I loved the Brussel sprouts salad and I hate brussel sprouts. You must also order desserts! The lavender soft serve was the best soft serve I ever had. And the triple layered chocolate cake was heavenly! Not too sweet and super moist. The half chicken was perfectly cut to share and oh so tender! Great visit with friendly service.

Under new ownership, the former Salem Tavern was sold and renovated. Railroad Street Tavern had…read moretheir soft opening in February 2024. Like before, this family-run place has a casual bar area in the back and the dining room in the front of the house with kitchen in the middle section. The renovated bar area has seating up at the bar (12 high seats) and limited table seating than before in both the bar area and dining room with ample space for more tables, probably so they don't get too overwhelmed as they just opened. The soft opening menu seems streamlined with a limited selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pasta dinners, and bar steak. The pricing is moderate here. The bar offers 9 draft beers (there are 12 taps), wine, liquor, and mixed drinks. After hearing about the soft opening for the Railroad Street Tavern, I made a Google* reservation earlier in the day for 7:30pm, since I was passing through Salem later that evening. They are now encouraging phone reservations. When I arrived 20 minutes early, every table and every high seat at the bar was occupied. It took about 12 minutes for seats to open up at the bar. I was given a soft opening menu and offered a drink (got ice water). I quickly decided on the Chicken Parm with penne & bread ($22 plus tax) and added a side salad ($3 plus tax) with homemade ranch dressing. However, the food took a while to come out with others waiting a long time for their food, 50 minutes for my food to come out. My main entree came out first, then the side salad next and then two slices of bread & butter, only after I requested since bread should be included according to the menu. The portions were generous with the chicken parm oven baked in a casserole dish and the penne in a separate deep bowl. The chicken parm was actually baked boneless chicken pieces (not breaded?) smothered with a tasty red sauce topped with a browned layer of melted mozzarella cheese. The penne pasta was cooked just right with a chunky homemade tomato sauce. The side salad had fresh greens, tomatoes, carrots & onions with the creamy ranch on the side. The bread slices were soft and dense. I was so hungry, that I was able to finish everything and then requested the check which was $25.68 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food I had tasted very good and the service was hectic since the place was seated at capacity in both areas. I did have to wait longer than a typical dining experience since the kitchen was overwhelmed and food items trickled out of the kitchen to be served. I would definitely come back once the kinks are worked out and the menu is expanded. I did see other food items come out such as the steamed mussels piled high, thick buffalo chicken wraps, chicken BLT and the hand cut shoestring fries. Those portions were very generous as reflected in the moderate pricing. And their homemade seafood gumbo soup got rave reviews from the customers sitting next to me, which I almost thought about getting with my dinner, but I didn't want to wait any longer than I had to and I barely finished all of my ordered meal.

Love this place and am so happy to have a restaurant back in town. I had a great time and had…read moregreat food and service. I ate the chicken parmesesn which was delicious and I would definitely order it again. It was a great portion size and I loved their sauce. My friend got the bacon blue cheese burger which was super decadent and rich. Their patty itself was cooked perfectly and then the toppings made it even better. I would definitely come back and try other burgers.