The servers/hostess were all pleasant making it easy to enjoy the good food and nice ambience at Garlic. A fun and unique experience at the generally tastefully themed restaurant after a long day at the slopes. I recommend if your in town but don’t expect NY level fine dining. But just fine for a night in the cozy town of Killington.
**Note: the chocolate tart we got served as dessert was mis-advertised as a „mousse“. Though a faux pas in my eyes, the tart was still pretty electric.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Greg Ligon
Food was nothing special. Atmosphere was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Reema Mulchandani
The Garlic is a cozy Killington gem, perfect after a day on the slopes. The rustic vibe, garlic braids, and warm lighting make it feel like a classic mountain trattoria.
The food was fantastic, especially for vegetarians. The fresh bread with garlic butter was addictive, and the artichoke dip was fabulous. The creamy mushroom penne was rich but balanced, the veggie pasta was super comforting, and the chocolate mousse was the perfect finish, light, silky, and indulgent.
Big shoutout to our server Matt, who took amazing care of us. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, he made the whole experience even better.
Great food, cozy atmosphere, and standout service. Definitely coming back next ski trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mieko A Ozeki
We stayed at Aprés Inn, which is a 2-minute walk to The Garlic. We took heed of the advice to get there before doors open at 5pm. We were first on line at 4:45 and by 4:55 there were several folks waiting behind us. We got a wonderful booth and were immediately served. Atmosphere is cozy and like being in a grotto.
The fresh bread with roasted whole garlic, Parmesan and olive oil was so good and they brought us a second baguette as we had mussels and spinach Italiano to start. Good selection of beverages - local brews on draft. The kid’s menu has a choice between a pasta dish - linguine or penne with marinara, butter or puttanesca - with meat balls as an add on. It is a lot of food for a kid and we brought back leftovers. My husband enjoyed his ahi tuna with potatoes and roasted tomato. My chicken piccata was perfectly cooked and flavorful with the capers. We were full, but could not resist ordering the tiramisu. The tiramisu was light and not overly sweet with drizzle of chocolate, lady fingers with a dash of espresso.
Definitely worth coming back next time we come out to ski in Killington.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
De Lu
I’m extremely disappointed by my experience here.
From the moment we walked in, the restaurant appeared overwhelmed and poorly managed. Staff were frantically running through the aisles and repeatedly asked us to move out of the way, which made the atmosphere feel chaotic rather than welcoming. There were several empty tables, yet the front entry staff was unhelpful and seemed eager to turn us away instead of trying to assist or explain the situation clearly.
The layout near the bar is also very confusing. When I accidentally walked into the wrong entrance area, a bartender working on Saturday suddenly lost his temper and yelled directly in my face in a very aggressive and disrespectful manner. It was shocking and completely unnecessary — especially given that the confusion was due to unclear signage and crowd flow.
As someone visiting from far away, this experience left a very negative impression. I left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I couldn’t help but wonder whether this was simply someone having a bad day or something else, but regardless, no guest should be treated that way.
Unfortunately, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Baird
The Garlic does NOT disappoint. I figured I was in for a treat when I arrived at opening and was challenged with parking near by and saw the line in front of the building. Word to the wise…. Go to the back door tucked away at the Olive bar entrance. We bellied right up to the bar. Ordered a bottle of Montepulciano d’Abrruzo (reasonable at $40) and was swiftly treated with garlic and bread. An amazing start….. there is a tapas menu, I ordered tuna tartare, marinated mushrooms and the escargot. Followed up my home run meal with clams over linguine. I was very pleased with all my food. The bar is busy. Many are having drinks waiting for tables. Hats off to the bartenders that were hustling to make our experience Devine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mikhail Protopsaltis
Overall, not deserving on a 4.4 rating. The service was good and the staff was nice but the garlic smell becomes overwhelming and annoying. Eyes start burning and watering from the constant smell and garlic everywhere. The food was overall not very good, bread nice and warm but the calamari flavorless and poorly breaded. The chicken alfredo sauce was watery and without flavor along with the chicken which didnt have much taste either. Along with the poor food and uncomfortable sting of garlic, the pain follows you home as now all the clothing you wore to the restaraunt is now stinking of garlic. Shower after your visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Marissa Drago
Went on a very busy night during (NY) Feb break at 5:30. Highly recommend arriving before open at 5pm or wait until 6:30/7. We happened to walk in right before a crowd and they were quoted 30-45 minutes. Given how busy they were, the staff was friendly, attentive, organized and helping each other. Drinks came out fast which wasn't necessary, but most appreciated. Complimentary warm bread with roasted garlic, olive oil and balsamic was a thoughtful touch. Appetizers were delicious - calamari was crispy and plentiful, artichoke dip was creamy and flavorful, Caesar salad side portion was still big and dressing clearly made onsite. Entrees also arrived quickly, portions well worth the price. The only miss was the penne à la vodka, flavorful but texture odd. This is a great choice if you want something other than burgers and chicken fingers.
Insanely rude staff. Bartender (around 60 years old, gray hair, glasses) is one of the most unpleasant people I’ve ever come across. Things that make him irrationally angry:
-Your presence at the bar -The nerve of you to order a drink -You spending money at the restaurant
He (like a few other staff members) are in the wrong line of work.
My advice: support one of the other bars / restaurants around, where they have common courtesy and appreciation for your business
Very good food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The servers/hostess were all pleasant making it easy to enjoy the good food and nice ambience at Garlic. A fun and unique experience at the generally tastefully themed restaurant after a long day at the slopes. I recommend if your in town but don’t expect NY level fine dining. But just fine for a night in the cozy town of Killington.
**Note: the chocolate tart we got served as dessert was mis-advertised as a „mousse“. Though a faux pas in my eyes, the tart was still pretty electric.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was nothing special. Atmosphere was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
The Garlic is a cozy Killington gem, perfect after a day on the slopes. The rustic vibe, garlic braids, and warm lighting make it feel like a classic mountain trattoria.
The food was fantastic, especially for vegetarians. The fresh bread with garlic butter was addictive, and the artichoke dip was fabulous. The creamy mushroom penne was rich but balanced, the veggie pasta was super comforting, and the chocolate mousse was the perfect finish, light, silky, and indulgent.
Big shoutout to our server Matt, who took amazing care of us. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, he made the whole experience even better.
Great food, cozy atmosphere, and standout service. Definitely coming back next ski trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stayed at Aprés Inn, which is a 2-minute walk to The Garlic. We took heed of the advice to get there before doors open at 5pm. We were first on line at 4:45 and by 4:55 there were several folks waiting behind us. We got a wonderful booth and were immediately served. Atmosphere is cozy and like being in a grotto.
The fresh bread with roasted whole garlic, Parmesan and olive oil was so good and they brought us a second baguette as we had mussels and spinach Italiano to start. Good selection of beverages - local brews on draft. The kid’s menu has a choice between a pasta dish - linguine or penne with marinara, butter or puttanesca - with meat balls as an add on. It is a lot of food for a kid and we brought back leftovers. My husband enjoyed his ahi tuna with potatoes and roasted tomato. My chicken piccata was perfectly cooked and flavorful with the capers. We were full, but could not resist ordering the tiramisu. The tiramisu was light and not overly sweet with drizzle of chocolate, lady fingers with a dash of espresso.
Definitely worth coming back next time we come out to ski in Killington.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m extremely disappointed by my experience here.
From the moment we walked in, the restaurant appeared overwhelmed and poorly managed. Staff were frantically running through the aisles and repeatedly asked us to move out of the way, which made the atmosphere feel chaotic rather than welcoming. There were several empty tables, yet the front entry staff was unhelpful and seemed eager to turn us away instead of trying to assist or explain the situation clearly.
The layout near the bar is also very confusing. When I accidentally walked into the wrong entrance area, a bartender working on Saturday suddenly lost his temper and yelled directly in my face in a very aggressive and disrespectful manner. It was shocking and completely unnecessary — especially given that the confusion was due to unclear signage and crowd flow.
As someone visiting from far away, this experience left a very negative impression. I left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I couldn’t help but wonder whether this was simply someone having a bad day or something else, but regardless, no guest should be treated that way.
Unfortunately, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Garlic does NOT disappoint. I figured I was in for a treat when I arrived at opening and was challenged with parking near by and saw the line in front of the building.
Word to the wise…. Go to the back door tucked away at the Olive bar entrance. We bellied right up to the bar. Ordered a bottle of Montepulciano d’Abrruzo (reasonable at $40) and was swiftly treated with garlic and bread. An amazing start….. there is a tapas menu, I ordered tuna tartare, marinated mushrooms and the escargot. Followed up my home run meal with clams over linguine.
I was very pleased with all my food. The bar is busy. Many are having drinks waiting for tables. Hats off to the bartenders that were hustling to make our experience Devine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, not deserving on a 4.4 rating. The service was good and the staff was nice but the garlic smell becomes overwhelming and annoying. Eyes start burning and watering from the constant smell and garlic everywhere. The food was overall not very good, bread nice and warm but the calamari flavorless and poorly breaded. The chicken alfredo sauce was watery and without flavor along with the chicken which didnt have much taste either. Along with the poor food and uncomfortable sting of garlic, the pain follows you home as now all the clothing you wore to the restaraunt is now stinking of garlic. Shower after your visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Went on a very busy night during (NY) Feb break at 5:30. Highly recommend arriving before open at 5pm or wait until 6:30/7. We happened to walk in right before a crowd and they were quoted 30-45 minutes. Given how busy they were, the staff was friendly, attentive, organized and helping each other. Drinks came out fast which wasn't necessary, but most appreciated. Complimentary warm bread with roasted garlic, olive oil and balsamic was a thoughtful touch. Appetizers were delicious - calamari was crispy and plentiful, artichoke dip was creamy and flavorful, Caesar salad side portion was still big and dressing clearly made onsite. Entrees also arrived quickly, portions well worth the price. The only miss was the penne à la vodka, flavorful but texture odd. This is a great choice if you want something other than burgers and chicken fingers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good casual place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Very busy place on the weekends and during the holidays, they don't take reservations, be ready to wait for 2 hours at least
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
From one Italian to all… you will eat good here. PS avoid the Wobbly Barn.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Really really good food. Also service is top tier. Highly recc the lamb/ steak- pairs really well with the pasta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food... our goto place in Killington
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, Meatball Sliders
Insanely rude staff. Bartender (around 60 years old, gray hair, glasses) is one of the most unpleasant people I’ve ever come across. Things that make him irrationally angry:
-Your presence at the bar
-The nerve of you to order a drink
-You spending money at the restaurant
He (like a few other staff members) are in the wrong line of work.
My advice: support one of the other bars / restaurants around, where they have common courtesy and appreciation for your business
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