9 Best Wine Bars near Essex Junction

“I had been a customer of Salt & Bubbles as well as club member for awhile now and alway loved them. When I saw they did weddings I had to have them as our bar service and boy did they deliver! From the day we booked them Kayla was so helpful. She made sure she kept our budget in mind when we had our tasting as well as our individual tastes while also directing us to choose options away from our own taste to ensure all our guests has something they enjoyed. Not only did they provide superb service they also helped out clearing plates which I found out after the wedding and was well out of their scope of why we hired them.“

“This is one of those kinds of restaurants that makes you not want to leave when you’re in from out of town! A local recommended it and I’m SO glad I came. There was already a bit of a line at the door when I got there a few minutes before open. Inside the restaurant is adorable. The white bean dip with focaccia was to die for!! The burrata was a bit smaller than expected for the price but was also fabulous. Fancy’s is the new kid on the block and I fully expect to wait in an even longer line when I’m back in town next.“

“We were the 1st couple to arrive last night with no reservations and were quickly seated. Both my husband and my dinners were excellent. I ordered the pork ribs and clams and my husband had the pork schnitzel. We really enjoyed it all as well as our cocktails. It was too dark in there for me, but I got through it!“

“The Kitchen Table is my favorite restaurant - they have fabulous local food sourced from local farms. The food is healthy and affordable and super high quality. If you have special diet requirements, the chef is always willing to accommodate your needs. The ambiance is friendly, warm, historic, and intimate. I highly recommend The Kitchen Table.“

“Amazing restaurant. Showed up for reservation but made it for next night. Hostesses gave us option of table on time limit or bar. We choose the bar. Waiter was very attentive and accommodating as my wife is vegetarian, so provided several options for her not on menu. Cheese board was delicious with Vermont cheese, rissoto was great too. I had the shrimp pasta, very taste. And gelato and tiramisu topped off a great dinner. Highly recommend. Don’t be put off by entrance to restaurant.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options on menu. But kitchen very accommodating to make other dishes vegetarian too.“

“Thé freshly made pasta makes all the difference“

“My husband and I stopped here for a glass of wine before dinner at Trattoria Delia. Long story short, we made the dinner reservation for the wrong day but were able to order off the full restaurant menu at the wine bar. Excellent service and wine options. A winemaker happened to be at the bar while we were and we were able to talk with her about her family’s winery in Italy, which was fun. Our bartender was the best and very attentive. Really great atmosphere as well, good music and warm vibes. Highly recommend for some great wine, food (get the amatriciana, you won’t regret it!), and ambience.“

“I'm reading a book called "The Book of Delights," wherein the author extolls quotidian joys. If I had my own book of delights, Kevin's Coffee would be my first entry. Special thanks to Lael, who has a real way with the espresso beans!“

“Found this gem first night in town. So glad we did. 5 stars. Amazing food. Unique menu.“