TLDR: perhaps the best meal I've had in Vermont, and a great choice for anyone in the area. The dining room at The Pitcher Inn has a 3-course or 4-course pre fixe menus available for dinner, and you can chose any combination in the menu (except the entrees more than once). 3-courses was filling for me. Dinner started with an anchovy amuse-bouche that had a nice savory taste. They even offered a free glass of champagne for my birthday. The grilled octopus was nice and light, and the cauliflower was okay with the dish. It was a smaller potion, but left room for the remaining courses. The tagliatelle was cooked well and the tomatoes and mushrooms added nicely to the dish. This was a nice sized portion, and definitely filling. The chocolate raspberry tart was more on the chocolatey side. Maybe my least favorite course from those I had, but nonetheless still good. The check came with petit four which was a nice touch. My waiter, Sergiu, was delightful and made me feel welcome the entire time. I really enjoyed my dinner here and would look to return. read more

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My fiance and I spent a weekend in the Trout room and had an absolute blast. Everything was exceptional, specifically the hospitality. We arrived on Friday morning prior to check in time, and the staff got us situated in the cozy front common room with a roaring fire and yummy cappuccinos. When it was time to check in, a nice man offered to start a fire for us in the wood burning stove in our room. And he did it multiple times throughout our stay. Everyone throughout the weekend was so wonderful, but we specifically remember Mehnaz and Amelie. They work hard, bring positive energy, and do it all with a smile. The food was also excellent. We had dinner at both restaurants and really enjoyed each experience. The breakfast was also top notch and I wish I could replicate the bacon they serve. Overall, 20/10 stars... we cannot wait to come back! Getting married this fall in Waitsfield and planning on spending the night after our wedding at the Pitcher Inn. Highly recommend! read more

The hostess and waitress were extremely friendly/welcoming. Service was very prompt & efficient. Water glasses were always kept topped off. The menu was pretty small. A half-dozen starters, and same number of entrees to chose from. We were all surprised at the minuscule portion sizes (for the price). Mushroom risotto main course was equivalent to a side of what I'd expect for a meal, and the cavatelli was slightly more, but hardly filling. One of us ordered the radish and pickled vegetable starter, and it looked like the garnish that accompanies a dish. We ordered one dessert, and at $14, it was small & disappointing. The taste of the entrees was good, my complaints are primarily focused on the portions (of everything). If you don't mind paying $30+ for a side of mushroom risotto, that may not be a concern for you. With other restaurant options in the area, I'd recommend dining elsewhere. read more

My first experience at the pitcher inn was mixed. First, while the website references 2 restaurants - more casual Tracks and a more upscale one upstairs. It wasn't obvious in my open table reservation that it would be for Tracks. The menu at Tracks is a bit limited although the food is decent and the drink selection is extensive. The ribeye for $47 is part of a ribeye and roughly half of mine was fat. The beef parts were good as were the sides that came with it. They're a bit understaffed this season so service was a bit slow though understandably so. The inn itself looks beautiful and I may choose to stay there someday. But I'll probably only return for dinner if I'm a guest. read more

The dining was recently taken over by a talented local couple. Sadly, the menu is now the same in both the basement pub and the fine dining restaurant upstairs. It's a fairly limited, fine dining menu. I'd imagine that this has really cut down on food and drink sales, since the draw of Tracks for us was the more casual menu and sofa seating areas. We never really used the dining room. No one wants to eat an entree while seated at a big soft sofa and cocktail table. Restaurants are now trending to small plates. (The hub is a partner in a large hospitality company.) It's fallen off our list as a result, which really makes me sad, because the pub's ambiance and staff are lovely. It was always our go to spot when we had guests in town. Luckily, several new establishments have opened in the area so we do have other options but I do wish the new hotel owners and chef would reconsider and bring back the more casual menu options downstairs. It's an institution- and the long-standing customers want their place back. read more

Went here while shopping for a wedding venue w my chick. Def not the spot for a wedding but had dinner downstairs at Tracks and OMG. The atmosphere is just amazing. Almost like stepping back in time to a turn of the century road side tavern. We started w our usual pre game gin cocktail for the chick and a Manhattan. We shared a hearty creamy corn chowder and Caesar w xtra anchovies. Both way on point. She had the duck w a black rice and creamy cauliflower and some sorta small summer squash thing. That was way over the top. I had a ribeye cooked perfectly w some sort of butter compote. We wrapped it all up w the chef's interpretation of s'mores. The service? Excellent. Go here now. read more

Been to Vermont for a total of an hour and I can honestly say the brief interaction with the staff here (older blonde woman) has turned me off to the idea of stepping foot at this location. I'm sure nothing will come of this and I hope others experience here is better than mines. read more

Delightful ambience, great service. I may be one of the few to comment that the Squab was not gamey enough. Must have soaked it for quite a while. But everything was very good and well executed! read more

Needing to cancel our reservation and communicating this within the required time, the Pitcher Inn has not returned the 90% refund amount posted. Despite many, many calls to them, the manager neither returns our calls nor refunds the total amount for which they are responsible (according to their posted cancellation policy). Thus, not a reputable business. We wonder how many others have experienced their malfeasance. We're contacting the Better Business Bureau now. read more

Let's start with the room! Ski room: OH MY GOD, what a awesome layout. Wood beams across the ceiling, Ski memorabilia, the detail in the walls, Bed frame, KITCHEN will blow you away. The fireplace is always a plus! Bathroom: two sinks a huge shower attached to a nice size bath. Track restaurant: our dinner here made our stay 10x better. We had a private dinner in the cellar (for our honeymoon) our waitress was AMAZING, our food was OUTSTANDING, the most memorable dinner of our lives. The chef deserves an award for every dish he prepared for us. My husband loved the wine pairing as well! Breakfast: breakfast is in the main lobby of the hotel, other then us being the only ones there it was great! We wish there were more choices or maybe a choice to order two different breakfasts but chocolate chip pancakes were just right! The ladies in the front desk, helped us so much! Told us some great restaurants, steered us in the right direction for plans for the day! Very helpful! Only one downfall here but it may just be VERMONT in general, no WiFi ! WiFi basically does not exist. Tried to keep in touch with family as much as possible but it was very very difficult. Would love to come back during ski season, we heard it's very crowded! Thank you to all staff and Jacob the chef thank you for an unforgettable dinner! read more

We brought a friend from Sweden to Tracks--the tavern at The Pitcher Inn--recently. It was a highlight of our 7 days tour through MA, VT & ME. Outstanding food & cocktails. Superior service. A great experience. Tracks is now on our "must go to" list when in Mad River Valley! read more

Fantastic! I recently got engaged here (and will likely wed here) and the staff made the experience an incredibly memorable one. They were accommodating and warm throughout our stay, and very responsive throughout the "planning" process. They followed through with promises. The food and accommodations (we stayed in the Trout Room) were excellent! Above all, I appreciate their genuine dedication to the guest experience which was exemplified our first night when Betsy told us "of course you can, this is your home for the weekend!" Do not pass up the opportunity to experience The Pitcher Inn! read more

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Amazing Inn. The inn exceeded our expectations in every way. We were looking for a nice place to stay on our road trip through Vermont and the Pitcher Inn was perfect. The room was comfortable and well decorated. The casual restaurant, Tracks, was very good and had a pool table and shuffleboard for after dinner. The service was top notch and we definitely will pay another visit to the hotel when we return to Vermont. read more

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Came here for a romantic birthday dinner and was really amazed. The atmosphere was amazing, and the service was perfect. The matrede was supper pleasant (Thx Ari) and helpful, and our waiter knew exactly when to ask for our order or let is enjoy moment. The portions were perfect size, as we did not have to roll out of our chairs, and very tasty. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. Thx!!! read more

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Came to dinner here and was very pleased with everything we ordered. The restaurant itself is very cozy and nice and the food was fresh, very flavorful, and delicious. Good selection of cocktails and wines and exceptional service. Definitely going back next time we're in town. read more

We have been coming to the restaurant for years and have always enjoyed ourselves. Tonight was most disappointing - from the curt reception of the hostess, uninformed wait staff on the menu, to the minuscule portions of the dinners. The baked artichoke dinner should have been priced as an appetizer. It consisted of 1 very small artichoke, quartered, and a handful of vegetables. Everything from the 1/2 slice of bread per person, to the quality of the vegetables was subpar. After a tradition for our group celebration, we will not be coming back. read more

I came for dinner, while I was visiting Vermont in the fall. I've been here once before but it wasn't anything memorable. This time we had a great waiter, and attentive staff. The atmosphere was calm, and the fireplace gave it the right touch. I had the cavatelli with lobster, and it was delicious, with an uni butter. It could have had more lobster for the price but it was good. The green salad was the perfect size, and everything was great to share. I recommend this place if youre in town because it's an opportunity to not be missed, in a unique location. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Tracks. The menu is imaginative and perfectly executed, everything was prepared just as we requested. This restaurant is big city quality, but with all the charm and friendly service that we love about the Mad River Valley. We loved how they used local ingredients of finest quality. Just a delightful experience! read more

Food was delicious! Our first time here and can't wait to come back next year. From appetizer, to dinner, to the dessert (and wine), fantastic. And lovely service. The people are so nice. Highly recommend! read more

The Pitcher Inn charges for a top-notch travel experience, but falls woefully short of this goal. The Inn manager was unwilling to address the blatant shortcomings and quickly becomes hostile and combative when my wife and I tried to straighten out the issue. She also lied unflinchingly to our face and refused to budge when called out on it. Their pricing is predatory ($75/night service charge - never explicitly stated on the reservation - was told it was for wifi and the parking lot), and the room was nothing short of a bait-and-switch. Promises were made and not kept. At the end of the stay, what really left a sour taste wasn't the money, but the lies. We felt like we weren't even worth the effort it would have taken to fabricate a plausible excuse. Vermont is a beautiful state full of lovely Inns. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this one. This was our first stay at a Relais & Châteaux property and will likely be our last. read more

This place has always been near and dear to my heart! I had my bridal shower here, my first date with my honey not sure who is currently managing or if the new owners are even involved but I find it incredibly disturbing that in the middle of a pandemic (COVID) employees are maskless! The Pitcher Inn pulls so many people from "red" zones dining and staying here it's scary! read more

We stayed here 2 nights on our Leaf Peeping journey. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They helped us with luggage....we were in the Hayloft and made sure we knew were the tavern/game room was, tea in the Library and coffee early in the morning. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious, locally sourced when possible. Excellent wine list. Would definitely recommend a stay here. read more

Amazing food. Gracious wait staff. The wine selection is probably the largest of any restaurant in Vermont, and it is phenomenal. We didn't stay in the hotel proper; we just ate in the restaurant on the main floor. There is also a beautiful pub space in the downstairs. I believe the building was refurbished in the early 2000s after a fire, and it all looks great. This is not your typical ski town restaurant; it's a lovely restaurant that happens to be close to a ski mountain. The food was delicious - we had salads before the meal, and we had fish and duck for the main course. All of it was fantastic. The desserts were also stellar. We also had cocktails and wine, after asking our waiter for a recommendation; his recommendation was on point. Can't wait to go back. read more

The Pticher Inn is a Relais & Chateaux property, of which there are maybe 20 in the northeast USA, including the Inn at Little Washington, Per Se, and Daniel. Judging the Pitcher Inn against its peers is perhaps unfair, since it is in the backwoods of Vermont, and yet, it is an oasis of satisfaction in any setting. So how to judge the Pitcher Inn? Darned if I know, but it is a fantastic experience. The only complaints I had are 1: it is expensive, and 2: it is not Michelin 3 star urban-chic-inventive-sous-vide cooking. It is, however, top-notch cuisine, and served in a convivial setting, very casual, as true to Vermont as is possible while being high-end but casual, and the wine list puts most restaurants to shame. Lasting for several pages, it makes you drool, and although it contains many expensive wines, many are priced more fairly than the typical 3 times retail markup. But in spite of all this, the service is friendly, warm and eccentric Vermont. Get them going on almost any topic and they will engage you as much as you want! The food is sublime, we had the duck confit salad with bacon and greens, the cauliflower soup with tiny meatballs done 3 ways, the squash-filled ravioli with sage brown butter sauce, but it had a fresh (cold) farmers cheese, lemon zest and hazlenuts to round it out, which made it unlike any other squash-filled ravioli with sage brown butter sauce that we ever had. A duck dish with more squash, kale and a beautiful sauce, and a veal chop with brussels sprouts and crispy potatoes was divine. We moved on to the cheese cart, and then dessert, which we had to split. A panna cotta with figs, and the panna cotta was done to perfection, not too soft, not too hard, with figs soaked in a berry sauce that I can't quite remember. We were stuffed to the gills, and quite happy. And now the best for last, do not tell anyone this randomly (this is why we all read and write for Yelp), but your host, Ari, loves Monty Python, and if you can quote it, and show an appreciation for wine, he will take care of you, and you will have the most wonderful time imaginable. Wink wink nudge nudge, know what I mean, say no more! read more

I came here last weekend with three friends for a drink before dinner. We went to Tracks for our cocktail. The ambience is fun--ski memorabilia, creepy but quaint taxidermy, the bar is beautiful and well appointed, the staff is professional, the couches are cozy and there's a fireplace. A more upscale (but still casual--we were in jeans and I had a flannel top on and fit in) apres ski bar. We sat at the couches in the Main section and felt cozy--our waitress was so knowledgable, super friendly, and helpful. I wanted a gin cocktail but wasn't feeling gin and before I even asked she told us we could mix them up. It was delicious! We were catching up and had a blast. We were in and out in an hour--perfect for our reservation elsewhere. The waitress kindly split the bill for us and we were on or way. If definitely go back! read more

Giving the Pitcher Inn 5 stars just doesn't seem to do it justice. Dining at 275 Main was one of the best meals I've had in my life! Impeccable service, spaced out seat right in front of the fire place, mouth watering food and delicious drinks made the whole experience INCREDIBLE! Thank you fellow yelpers once again for this stellar recommendation. In the beginning it reminded me very much of the Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT, but in the end it was leaps and bounds ahead. Props to our server Mason who invented his own cocktail and had a huge personality! Here's what we got and will be dreaming about until next winter: -Lobster in butter with fennel appetizer -Duck Confit Risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano and Shaved Foie Gras appetizer -Almond Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Winter Squash, Curly Red Mustard Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parmigiano Reggiano -Grilled Northeast Family Farms Beef Tenderloin with a Castello-Scallion Potato Cake, Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta It does get a little pricey, but definitely worth it after a long (cold) day on the slopes! read more

I don't normally like to leave bad reviews because I know how important reviews are for businesses large and small. However, I made the mistake of ignoring a few bad reviews and decided to spend my pandemic honeymoon at the Pitcher Inn. The front of house staff was completely and utterly incompetent from the moment we arrived. We spent over $4000 at this hotel for a mini honeymoon and the below will be our memory of our honeymoon forever. From the staff not being able to provide directions, to not knowing what services they even could provide, to saying we would have to just get by on their great personalities (they weren't great) to promising us one thing and then needing to be reminded several times to deliver on that promise (something as small as champagne glasses in our room or please unbox the flowers that arrive today and put them in a vase for us upon our return (instead it was left in the box and put with our suitcases)). Further, on a honeymoon often hotels do something for their honeymooners and we didn't expect anything, but we were treated so poorly and repeatedly faced roadblocks when we needed support from the staff. Frankly, this was unacceptable. None of the rooms had working fireplaces as was advertised (and one of the main reasons we chose the hotel), there were no services that you would expect in a fine hotel. Even during a pandemic, there could have been more effort done to make the immense and extravagant price tag of this hotel somewhat more worth it. The only thing that was worth the money here was the private dinner in the wine cellar, though, even that was a bit uninspired and lacked exciting twists or novel combinations, but I highly doubt that was the chef's fault or the server's fault, both of whom were fantastic. I will not be returning and I will recommend that no one go to this place until there is a complete changeover in management from top to bottom. I hope this is helpful for others of you out there wondering if this once charming hotel is worth the price tag. read more

The Inn is a cozy romantic b&b that goes well beyond the usual to make guests feel special. The staff and the service they provide is exceptional. The food is of high quality and the wine list in their restaurant is extensive. Our in room wood burning fireplace was a perfect touch. I was sad to leave to go back to the hustle and bustle of NYC but I guess fairy tales can't last forever. read more

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This place is perfection. I booked 10 rooms here for my husband's 50th birthday. Every room has its own personality, and every detail is carefully considered. The housekeeping was spotless, and touch-ups were unobtrusive. The bed was extremely comfortable and the hotel was silent at night. We had a dinner at the Inn one night and the food and service were excellent. Ari, the General Manager, helped me plan a menu in advance. We had a good time talking over options. I left the details to him and to the chef, and they planned a great meal. Breakfast in the Inn each morning is excellent. Local, homemade, delicious. The bakery items are ridiculously good. If you can think of an excuse to stay here, use it. The Pitcher Inn is worthy of the hype!!! read more

A true gem. Excellent, comfortable bedrooms. Very high-end and outstanding service. The food is truly fine dining especially if you get the tasting menu. Will definitely be visiting again. Sugarbush mountain is right next-door. read more

I can't say anything for the Pitcher Inn and its hotel accommodations, but I can speak for the fabulous underground mini-restaurant titled "Tracks". The first thing that struck me as a I walked in were the beautiful photos of mountainous animals, with their paw prints and names. Mellow music was played, and there were more couch and lounge areas then tables. Board games were available, and a grand fireplace was burning. The best part, in my opinion was the game room. Complete with a gorgeous pool table, a shuffleboard and antique billiard balls and q-sticks, the game room was hit! The only thing I didn't like about Tracks was that the food took a very long time. It was fine for us however, because we were in the above mentioned game room, and I could understand, the place was crowded. The food was amazing. I recommend the burger with bacon. Hope to return there soon! read more

I'm a big fan of Beaver Lodge at Winvian and it was booked. So . . . without telling my wife where we were going, I just started driving North. We spent 2 nights in Trout and enjoyed waking up to the first snowfall of the season. The stay, the food and the dinner in the valet were nothing short of spectacular. We'll be headed back this year and hope to make it a more frequent event. What a lovely get-away and a great staff. read more

What a lovely place. Each room is individually designed to reflect a part of Vermont history. They are for sure a bit odd, but in an over the top way that works. We stayed in Ski, and every inch was done up like an old fashioned ski lodge. Fireplace, steam shower, and jacuzzi tub added to the coziness. Ski also is the only room that has it's own kitchen. The restaurant downstairs is fabulous, and even though they don't advertise this, you can get your meals in your room! Breakfast in bed by the fireplace over looking the river is a perfect morning! read more

Each room in this quaint award winning hotel has a theme. I'm in the Calvin Coolidge room which is basically decorated and dedicated to the former president. A few other rooms I know about are the Trout room, you guessed it, a trout themed room, the Presidents Room, the Mallard Room, the Ski room and the Loft to name a few. This is a top rated hotel and is everything they say and more. read more

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The Pitcher Inn deserves five stars - got four because of oversalted spinach :) But it was outstanding in every respect other than that, starting with the table service - silver - the somelier (Ari) who listened to our wine ideas and came up with a 2007 Napa Valley Zin that was delicious (and in our price range, without asking what our price range was, based on a previous wine choice - nice). My wife had French Onion soup with blue cheese crouquettes, delicious, but sherry and craime fraische based so it's rich. I had an absolutely wonderful duck / watercress / dark-toasted rye crouton / bacon salad, with clementines. Nice touch. Next she had a marvelous warm beet salad with green peppercorns. Main course - she had a vanilla bean infused parsnip ravioli. I had beef tenderloin, local, medium rare, with unfortunately salty spinach, and a delicious blue cheese ravioli. I finished up with their cheese plate - a refined, aged local Vermont goat cheese (excellent) and a sheeps milk brie clone (buttery - I should've gone for a harder cheese, there was one there) along with a nice plate of dried figs, apricots, and hazelnuts and walnuts, along with several nice cheese breads. The atmosphere literally can't be beat - real fireplace, beautiful inn, and super-attentive staff. Leave your worries at the door, plan on spending a couple hundred dollars, and enjoy every minute of it. read more

WE arrived to the warmest welcome in a sublime setting, with everything thought out incredibly well. Sioban (sp) greeted us at the check in, and walked us to our rooms while Ari welcomed us from the managers room. We could not have felt more welcome! I had the school house room and my friend had the mallard room - again, nothing was left out - the rooms are decorated to the n'th degree, - the bed could have been more comfortable, but other then that, it is spacious, well designed, and comfortable. We dined in the main dining room where the rest of the family took care of us! The food was fantastic, and pardon me for forgetting our wonderful waitress (Ari's wife and daughter. But here is what caps off the stay! Before we left, we went down for breakfast - our gorgeous waitress (ari's daughter - again, i am terrible with names) took our order. i ordered granola, blueberries and yogurt. She apologized that they did not have blueberries, only other assortments of fruit. The next thing we knew... my friend saw her running across the street to the amazing "store" - and lo and behold, a generous portion of blueberries along w/ home made granola was put in front of me. Top that! read more

I was very excited to try the "new" menu and experience the upstairs dining, having been downstairs at Tracks many times. Sadly it was extremely disappointing. The fish was dry and tasteless, the prices extremely inflated for the quality of the food. The crab risotto lacked crab and taste as did the ceviche appetizer. The best part of the meal was my ordinary salad. The service was good and room attractive. read more

This is a review of the restaurant, which, sadly, isn't listed separately from the hotel on Yelp. We put off our Valentine's celebration to a more relaxed evening, which was last night, and visited the Pitcher Inn for the first time. What a wonderful evening! The service was attentive and friendly, and our server was articulately and comprehensively knowledgeable about the food and wine. Every course was beautiful and delicious, from the scallops we shared as a first course, to the interesting salad combinations, to the cassoulet and seared tuna. And the maple pot de creme was sensually scrumptious. The setting is lovely and relaxed. A memorable dining experience. read more

This is a wonderful inn. Extremely clean, comfortable, and well-run. We were truly impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, and the bartenders made fantastic drinks. The setting was magical. I highly recommend it. read more

One of the best dining experiences I've had since we moved to New England from Chicago. The food and service are both top notch!