Restaurants near Middlesex

“I really enjoy this local bar and restaurant. It was a mainstay in downtown Montpelier that moved 15 minutes out of town. Now that it's summer we are making an effort to go more and see live music, and do trivia night. The art and atmosphere here are top notch, as is the food, bar, and exceptional service. They have a pinball table, which is fun, and campfires outside certain nights. I'd highly recommend it if you are in the area, or make the trip if you aren't!”

“Amazing coffee and their scones are perfection! Definitely a great place to check out!”

“What a gem of a spot! Easily the tastiest pizza in town! A higher price point than other places in town and worth every extra cent. The person who greeted and helped us was so welcoming and helpful. They also made a very tasty drink! we got our food to go, but ended up hanging out to play the Godzilla pinball machine in back. Woodbelly was incredibly inviting and has such great atmosphere, friendly hardworking staff, and absolutely amazing pizza!”

“Review to follow, I just typed an extensive review and one missed keystroke inexplicably deleted it. Damnit google. But until i decide to retype it, food meet high expectations, as did the staff. Great team, great food, and great drinks. Who cares about an oxford comma, I do.”

“Best restaurant in Vermont, bar none. Nuff said.”

“Dined here with a party of 4 adults while visiting the area. Very creative menu. We all ordered something different and loved it so much we went back again before heading home.”

“A perfect little cafe with an excellent drink selection and baked goods. Wonderful for either in and out service or to sit and chat with a friend for hours. Excellent music and chill vibes.”

“Amazing and delicious bakery! Friendly staff and a great place for a yummy snack!”

“We had a wonderful time. Both my kids enjoyed looking at the factory floor and sampling some ice cream. But book early as tours fill fast. They will book 2 weeks ahead of the date you are looking for.”

“Been eating here ever since they opened granted sometimes there is some inconsistency but other than that it’s one of my favorite spots in Montpellier.”

“Great location and friendly staff. And that Maple ice cream!!! 👍🏼”

“Janina was amazing from start to finish! We tried three cakes for our tasting and they were each so delicious we ended up incorporating all of the flavors in the layers of our wedding cake. She did such an amazing job with the decorating of our wedding cake, it was truly stunning. Our guests also loved the cake, it was delicious!

She helped me plan a surprise grooms cake for my husband and that also came out incredible! It was modeled after his favorite train and she did such an amazing job replicating it. She is so lovely to work with and we can’t wait to try more desserts from her the next time we are in town!”

“The panini was incredible—perfectly toasted with fresh, natural ingredients that you could really taste in every bite! But what made the experience even better was the service. Chatting with the owner, who’s from Italy, made it feel like we were transported straight there for a moment. His passion for good food and quality ingredients really came through. Amazing panini, even better conversation!”

“Derrick is the most personable bartender in Montpelier and I’m SO HAPPY that Hugo’s brought back my wedge salad. Love the vibe here. Love the live music. What a gem💜”

“very friendly atmosphere. The staff go out of their way to make my kids feel loved everytime we go in. Best Bagels in VT”

“Penzo makes the perfect pizza. The dough is baked just right and there are enough tasty menu options that we can have a different meal each time we go. They are super friendly and just want to make the world a better place through good food. I'd also add that their prices are below the curve. We miss you in Montpelier!!!”

“My favorite venue to play, hang, and commence in swing dance with big bear! Coolest staff , I feel I’ve known my whole life after one gig. Can’t wait to play again . They treat artist righteous and respect and how they deserve where most others forget . And can’t wait to go see other acts and spread the love and support!”

“I went to the Wayside Restaurant the other day. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. She did a great job. The food was ready in a short time and was delicious. I was very satisfied and it also is clean and neat. Definitely would recommend the restaurant.”

“great food and great customer service ❤️”

“Every time I've been, the menu has been almost entirely different and I've ordered a wide sampling from the menu. I've test to have a single bite of food that wasn't thoughtful, intentional, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The bar program is also fantastic, as is the service. I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!”

“Service was 10/10 , the person at the counter was very nice and super patient when I couldn't decide what to eat.

Crab Rangoon 10/10 , loved the sauce it was served with ! Especially when I used the hot mustard with it.

Chicken Lomein 3/10, the chicken texture seemed off , and was too salty to eat. I ended up throwing it away.

Overall the staff seemed nice and the restaurant smelled really good walking in. I would come back and try something else but I don't think I'd get the lomein again.”

“Friendly staff, great beer selection and prices.”

“Been going to depot since I was a child, always great easily my favorite compared to any other spot I will always come back here”

“Royal Orchid has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Montpelier whenever I'm craving Thai food. I've been on a serious Thai food kick lately, and every meal I've had here has completely hit the spot.

One of my favorites is the fried rice with squid. The portions are generous, the flavors are balanced, and everything tastes fresh and well-prepared. It's the kind of meal that keeps you thinking about it afterward.

The atmosphere is also really welcoming. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes the whole dining experience feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.

The only thing that surprised me was the dessert selection. After such a strong meal, I found myself wishing there were a few more dessert options to choose from. It's not a dealbreaker by any means, but it was one of the few areas where I felt there could be a little more variety.

Overall, if you're looking for great Thai food in Montpelier, Royal Orchid is absolutely worth visiting. Great food, welcoming service, and a consistently enjoyable experience.”

“Definitely a required stop. Great donuts great bakery great cider all kinds of stuff from Vermont My nephew did all his Christmas shopping in here it was supposed to be a brief stop ended up being there for about an hour”

“Delicious food, made with fresh ingredients. The fact my cousin is the owner doesn't change my review.”

“This was an amazing find for Mother's Day. It was delicious, and the best Mexican food I have had since leaving SC!”

“One of the best places I’ve eaten in Vermont. The pork French dip is out of this world. So glad we stopped by”

“Rounding up given the beer is some of the best around. Really hoping they’re able to expand, both the taproom space and availability of cans / to-go beer. Unfortunately, the small space makes it quite inconvenient for the average consumer, many whom have children and dogs. Beyond not being able to get a draft inside when vacationing with my 3-year old, I also wasn’t able to get anything to go because they were out of dipa 4 packs and didn’t have growler glasses. I was also told that growler pours were limited to very select beers. While this is certainly a great place to grab a few pints if you don’t have kids or pets, i do wonder if there are any expansion plans because the beer is just too good to have such a limited audience. I understand the industry presents financial bottlenecks, and I’ll be the first investor if they ever choose to grow.”

“This is a beautiful spot by the winooski river, we ate on the outside porch with a view of the river, even saw a mother Robin feeding its young in a nest in the rafters. I had linguine pescatore which was delicious, my partner had scampi e cape sante also delicious but unfortunately both meals were light on the scallops hers had 1, also I have to wonder why some sort of bread wouldn’t be served with these dishes. I did mention to staff after and they offered to compensate which I turned down but was made sure I would be treated next time we’re in the area The staff here are great and service was quick, definitely a place to go”