Bramble

Name: Bramble
Address: 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452, US
Telephone: (802) 662-3021
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

$$$ • Family, Pizza, Modern European

Hours:
21 Essex Way, Essex Junction
(802) 662-3021

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About Bramble

Bramble is a highly acclaimed restaurant in Vermont that consistently impresses diners with its exceptional service, delectable cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. The establishment is praised for its polite, friendly, and accommodating staff, who go above and beyond to ensure every guest feels like part of the family. The food is of the best quality, always featuring a variety of local, non-GMO, and pesticide-free ingredients, with the chef being highly talented. The atmosphere is social and familiar, making it suitable for both family outings and romantic date nights, with staff making guests feel special.

The menu at Bramble includes shareable dishes such as warm bread, a refreshing bibb lettuce salad, roasted veggies, and a rich and flavorful fettuccine dish. The drinks menu is highly rated, with imaginative cocktails like the answer cocktail, and a well-curated wine selection. The draft list is also appreciated by guests. Unique drink presentations, such as a massive round ice cube in a Brandy Manhattan, add to the experience.

Bramble is known for its family-friendly environment, with many guests enjoying the herb oil infused with their own herbs, often ordering extra focaccia for dunking. Recommended dishes include roasted beets, roasted vegetables, pizza with hot honey, and the Moto Guzzi pizza, which is described as killer. The carrot cake is considered a perfect end to a meal. Other favorites include turkey meatballs with gravy and homemade pasta dishes that capture Vermont’s culinary essence.

Recent reviews mention some decline in food quality, with over-salted chicken and a pizza that lacked cheese, pepperoni, and sauce, along with concerns about price and consistency. Despite this, many customers still praise the overall quality, the friendly bartender who can craft any cocktail, and the lively, familiar atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home. Visitors from California, Philadelphia, and Florida often return whenever they are nearby, reaffirming Bramble as a local favorite and a standout dining experience in Vermont.