11 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Middlebury

“Restaurant Review: Fire and Ice - Middlebury VT -- This restaurant is a multi-generation family-owned restaurant that has made its staple in the Middlebury area. It has designed its restaurant to cherish the memories of the town and family. You can definitely see this in its eclectic, interesting decor, starting with the Sailing Boat Hull Shaped roof to the 10+ curated themed rooms that are filled with local treasuries and memories; you can see what families flock to this restaurant, big and small, to enjoy a fantastic family dinner. -- As a seasoned traveler, having explored 68 countries and 36 states, I approach restaurant reviews with a clear criterion: Taste, Presentation, and Service. My goal is to provide an impartial perspective, highlighting both the commendable and deficient aspects of dining establishments. -- The evening started with our amazing waitress - Michelle. She had a bubbly personality, constantly checking in with us, and was quick to answer questions, provide feedback and recommendations, and quickly resolve minor issues. She represented the restaurant well. -- Appetizers We started with the Fried Mozzarella. Since we were a party of 5, I decided to order 2 orders. Big mistake. They were surprisingly large, cooked perfectly, and served with an extraordinarily tasting thick creamy marinara sauce. -- Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I was very excited about this appetizer because, most of the time, you get deep-fried rolls that taste like oil. These rolls were wrapped in rice paper, served cold, and had the perfect combination of shrimp and vegetables - accompanied by a fresh cucumber salad and served with Ponzu (soy) and peanut dipping sauce. Very refreshing to the palette, especially before a hardy meal. -- Filet Mignon - this 8 oz filet was cooked to perfection - crispy on the outside with a buttery and soft interior, which you can top it off with bearnaise sauce or 2 amazing additional sides for the steak, a Bacon-Onion Jam, which was absolutely amazing, and pickled onions. My favorite was the combination of jam and pickled onions, which were savory, sweet, and tangy. Served with a baked potato. -- Shrimp Risotto - a special for the night was topped with a creamy chevre, green peas, and garnished with an amazing watermelon radish. I find that either you do risotto right or you fail miserably. In this instance, the risotto was cooked perfectly and presented with a velvety and creamy texture, great consistency, and the perfect combination of flavors to round the dish. I was impressed with the presentation by adding the spiraled watermelon radish, which added a great dimension to the dish. -- Classic Fettucine Alfredo - This is a tough dish for me to review as I had authentic original Fettucine Alfredo with Alfredo di Lelio's family in Italy. The founder of Fettucine Alfredo. This dish definitely stood up to the classic dish as well as it could, and in comparison to other versions I have eaten, it definitely ranks well. -- Whiskey Barrel Steak (not pictured) was my main entree. This dish was definitely amazing. I was a little nervous that the Whiskey and Vermont Maple Syrup Marinade was going to be overpowering. Still, alas, it was the perfect combination of rich, smokey notes and sweet undertones of the syrup. It really provided the perfect addition of sweetness to the dish while still allowing the flavors of the steak to really stand out. The twice-baked potato reminded me of the times my father twice baked potatoes as a kid. Hard top shell broke open with a creamy textured potato filling. -- Overall - This restaurant was excellent. It provides a space for the locals and visitors to get together and have a large selection of local flavors with twists along the way. The owner clearly takes pride in what he puts on the table, and the guests are treated with a great experience. Make sure you walk through the restaurant to see all the different dining spaces, which is a great conversation starter. Fire and Ice Restaurant“

“Ideal for celiacs and excellent treatment!

We spent several days having breakfast and one day I had dinner there. It is very welcoming, they are very friendly and professional. The waitress Andrea was really great and recommended me and treated me great. All the waiters were especially careful with me because I have celiac disease. They offered me Gluten Free bread and potatoes free of cross contamination for breakfast. The same for dinner. All the food is very good.

The views on the terrace are beautiful. Everything was more than great and the best thing was the tranquility of having breakfast, lunch or dinner as a celiac.“

“We loved our sandwiches we got today for lunch! Highly recommend 🫶🏻“

“This is a lovely place. My friends went here to celebrate an occasion and were not dissapointed! The menu had a lot of options and all if us were able to find something tasty to eat. The staff was very nice and helpful with the menu. The food was very flavourful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this place!“

“I showed up without a reservation and was promptly seated. I ordered Vegetable Massaman Curry with Hot Thai flavoring. I am completely satisfied.“

“One of the best pizzas I’ve had. The restaurant is really cozy and the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend this place. They have wood fire pizza and really different flavour profiles. I loved the fact they had organic vegetables as the toppings.“

“Great, healthy food. Fast, courteous service. Cozy atmosphere.“

“Excellent breakfast, love that they have room for 18 wheeler drivers like myself. Highly recommend when travelling 22A.“

“Bristol was a halfway point on a motorcycle ride end Snaps was picked just by chance. It turned out to be a good choice because the food was great the service was not only top of the line but entertaining as well. I had a burger and a milkshake and my brother said the milkshake look like a desert because it was topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Next thing we know she's got a mini milkshake for my brother so he could try it. All around good experience.
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“June bug pizza is amazing!“

“Our experience at Paddlers Pub was great We went 3 times during our vacation! It's convenient, amazing views and super friendly staff. Like most places around the country right now they seemed short staffed, but that's understandable. The food was really good...the shrimp & spinach salad was fabulous, I ordered all 3 times. That dressing, so good! My family loved everything they got (except the pizza, skip that). The drinks were cold and they have great options for being the only place to get one. Have to give a shout out to the guys running the marina too, they were so accommodating and friendly. The whole atmosphere was just warm and welcoming. We can't wait to return!“