I had seen mostly good reviews of Pulcinella's. We were staying at a hotel next door, and didn't want to travel for dinner. During this time in Vermont one is required to make a reservation, and maintain all safe practices. They were most accomadating and welcomed us, seating us at a good distance from other diners. All service people were wearing masks, and keeping at a good distance. The menu was not huge, since the business was hit by the Covid restrictions, but had everything that we could want. The wine list was excellent. The chef really knows how to prepare calamari. It was crisp on the outside and very tender inside. Green peppers and onions sauteed were with it, as well as a nice sauce. The portions of the entrees were quite large. No one will leave this restaurant hungry! The food was freshly prepared and the pastas were perfecly al dente. The green beans on my wife's plate were nicely steamed, and not soggy. The decor is muted and romantic. The music was at a good volume, not loud, and a nice mix. We stay in Burlington about once a month, and this restaurant will become a destination for us!
Grant L.
Had date night with my wife here prior to Christmas. They are doing a good job with service and spacing during COVID-19. Food was delicious, wife had vegetarian ravioli and I had linguine with pancetta, peas and mushrooms. Highly recommended.
Susan Bergeron
very friendly staff and absolutely delicious food!!
Melanie Lepage Chaput
Wonderful food, excellent atmosphere and great service! Well done Pulcinellas!
Evan O.
not impressed,just average everything. i could cook better at my home. the worst thing about it was the service.
Bailee P.
I can't believe this has less than a 4 star average! We came here the other night for my moms birthday dinner. The hostess and our waitress were both so nice and really attentive. I had one of the most amazing pasta dishes! It was the Paglia e Fieno. The mix of different ingredients made for such a diverse dish. My dad got the chicken parm which he loved too. Green beans are a little weird for that type of dish, I feel like asparagus is a little more appropriate. Overall a great meal and a really good experience dining during this pandemic!
Doug M.
The pandemic is certainly making things difficult. We noticed the name change as we checked in to the adjacent hotel. That restaurant was ok but this looked a bit more intriguing. Turns out that as the virus response was hitting the fan these folks were relocating their existing restaurant in to the Harbor View House. That' took guts. We were only looking to have a time killing cocktail and appetizer before we headed into our evening in downtown Burlington. With restaurants limited to 50% capacity you don't simply walk in and expect to be served anything. Fortunately I thought enough to call and we were rewarded with two reserved seats at the bar. Perfect! The manager/bartender Kyla was engaging, and was not the least bit disappointed we were only stopping in. Thanks to Uber we were able to enjoy two rounds of cocktails. Traditional martinis and cosmopolitans were well-made and transport was difficult due to the abundant pour. The calamari appetizer was well prepared. The breading was nicely seasoned, the marinara was well-made, and there was a nice selection of peppers to accompany the dish. We were also treated to a basket of fresh bread with olive oil and garlic cloves. This was exactly what we were looking for. As we enjoyed our cocktails we looked over the menu and enjoyed discussing the dishes with the Kyla as she served us. We will definitely make it a point to dine here on our next visit to Burlington. It is a very difficult time to be in the service industry. Kyla shared stories of other restaurants that are unfortunately struggling up to, and past the point of closing. It's going to be a difficult couple of months coming up as outdoor dining in Burlington has come to a chilly end. I would not discourage patronizing restaurants in Burlington but please remember with limited seating reservations are almost always required. Call ahead! The proprietors chefs and servers appreciate the patronage.
Monique F.
So we walked in... We didn't have a reservation... But they said we could sit at the bar... they told us we couldn't sit at the tables due to the Governor orders for compacity of the indoor places.. But we would be a "number" sitting at the bar..... It made no sense. And the lady was beyond rude and stupid. So we didn't eat there... For the record no one was sitting at those tables and 2 people were already at the bar. It was almost 8pm. They didn't offer us a reservation for a table either... Also we over heard the hostess tell the guy on the phone. They had many time slots available... So what gives..... All she offered us was the bar. Which makes no sense.. building capacity is building capacity doesn't matter where they actually sit well that's how we do it in Connecticut at least.. My family owns a grocery store... And capacity is including employees as well .. So thanks but no thanks on your reply..
michealr850
Lasagna was very dry and full of filler. Looked like it had bread instead of pasta. Server didn't even ask why we only took a couple bites of the food. Won't be going back.
Mark P.
The food was very good, the service excellent and the ambience was perfect. Portions were generous. It was close to our hotel. During these times, COVID-19 and all, my wife and I make an effort to give our business to locally owned restaurants and on this night, we were certainly glad we did.
My wife and I have been coming to Burlington for years. We had been to the old location several years ago. We love this location even more. Our waitress was exceptional. Our meals were both extraordinary. Everything is made fresh and it is delicious. We will definitely be eating at Pulcinella’s again on our next visit.
jeanjacquespsaute
You had dinner there last night. We took the special dish (a big plate of fresh green beans, meatball, sausage, eggplant, veal, manicotti, sauce)....It was outstanding, enough food for two. Just excellent!! Bread, good wine and great, friendly service. The fresh cannolis for dessert were out of this world! Wonderful experience. We are going back there very soon!
Mike P.
Use to be the "Lake View" my last visit in February 2020. Looks like they changed the name. Not the Same dining experience. I ordered the Fettuccine bolognese sauce. Well it was not a sauce it was tomato water with mushed veal and seasonings. I have never had such a watery Bolognese dish in my life! And when I told the waiter about it neither the manager nor the Chef came over to my table to apologize to see if there was anything they could do. And for $18 it was definitely not worth it! Very pricey menu for very low quality product would not recommend this restaurant to anyone
Russ G.
Don't sleep on this restaurant. Everything we have had has been very good. The folks there are friendly and attentive. And the surroundings are nice.
I had seen mostly good reviews of Pulcinella's. We were staying at a hotel next door, and didn't want to travel for dinner. During this time in Vermont one is required to make a reservation, and maintain all safe practices. They were most accomadating and welcomed us, seating us at a good distance from other diners. All service people were wearing masks, and keeping at a good distance. The menu was not huge, since the business was hit by the Covid restrictions, but had everything that we could want. The wine list was excellent. The chef really knows how to prepare calamari. It was crisp on the outside and very tender inside. Green peppers and onions sauteed were with it, as well as a nice sauce. The portions of the entrees were quite large. No one will leave this restaurant hungry! The food was freshly prepared and the pastas were perfecly al dente. The green beans on my wife's plate were nicely steamed, and not soggy. The decor is muted and romantic. The music was at a good volume, not loud, and a nice mix. We stay in Burlington about once a month, and this restaurant will become a destination for us!
Had date night with my wife here prior to Christmas. They are doing a good job with service and spacing during COVID-19. Food was delicious, wife had vegetarian ravioli and I had linguine with pancetta, peas and mushrooms. Highly recommended.
very friendly staff and absolutely delicious food!!
Wonderful food, excellent atmosphere and great service! Well done Pulcinellas!
not impressed,just average everything. i could cook better at my home. the worst thing about it was the service.
I can't believe this has less than a 4 star average! We came here the other night for my moms birthday dinner. The hostess and our waitress were both so nice and really attentive. I had one of the most amazing pasta dishes! It was the Paglia e Fieno. The mix of different ingredients made for such a diverse dish. My dad got the chicken parm which he loved too. Green beans are a little weird for that type of dish, I feel like asparagus is a little more appropriate. Overall a great meal and a really good experience dining during this pandemic!
The pandemic is certainly making things difficult. We noticed the name change as we checked in to the adjacent hotel. That restaurant was ok but this looked a bit more intriguing. Turns out that as the virus response was hitting the fan these folks were relocating their existing restaurant in to the Harbor View House. That' took guts. We were only looking to have a time killing cocktail and appetizer before we headed into our evening in downtown Burlington. With restaurants limited to 50% capacity you don't simply walk in and expect to be served anything. Fortunately I thought enough to call and we were rewarded with two reserved seats at the bar. Perfect! The manager/bartender Kyla was engaging, and was not the least bit disappointed we were only stopping in. Thanks to Uber we were able to enjoy two rounds of cocktails. Traditional martinis and cosmopolitans were well-made and transport was difficult due to the abundant pour. The calamari appetizer was well prepared. The breading was nicely seasoned, the marinara was well-made, and there was a nice selection of peppers to accompany the dish. We were also treated to a basket of fresh bread with olive oil and garlic cloves. This was exactly what we were looking for. As we enjoyed our cocktails we looked over the menu and enjoyed discussing the dishes with the Kyla as she served us. We will definitely make it a point to dine here on our next visit to Burlington. It is a very difficult time to be in the service industry. Kyla shared stories of other restaurants that are unfortunately struggling up to, and past the point of closing. It's going to be a difficult couple of months coming up as outdoor dining in Burlington has come to a chilly end. I would not discourage patronizing restaurants in Burlington but please remember with limited seating reservations are almost always required. Call ahead! The proprietors chefs and servers appreciate the patronage.
So we walked in... We didn't have a reservation... But they said we could sit at the bar... they told us we couldn't sit at the tables due to the Governor orders for compacity of the indoor places.. But we would be a "number" sitting at the bar..... It made no sense. And the lady was beyond rude and stupid. So we didn't eat there... For the record no one was sitting at those tables and 2 people were already at the bar. It was almost 8pm. They didn't offer us a reservation for a table either... Also we over heard the hostess tell the guy on the phone. They had many time slots available... So what gives..... All she offered us was the bar. Which makes no sense.. building capacity is building capacity doesn't matter where they actually sit well that's how we do it in Connecticut at least.. My family owns a grocery store... And capacity is including employees as well .. So thanks but no thanks on your reply..
Lasagna was very dry and full of filler. Looked like it had bread instead of pasta. Server didn't even ask why we only took a couple bites of the food. Won't be going back.
The food was very good, the service excellent and the ambience was perfect. Portions were generous. It was close to our hotel. During these times, COVID-19 and all, my wife and I make an effort to give our business to locally owned restaurants and on this night, we were certainly glad we did.
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Friendly atmosphere,great Italian food.
My wife and I have been coming to Burlington for years. We had been to the old location several years ago. We love this location even more. Our waitress was exceptional. Our meals were both extraordinary. Everything is made fresh and it is delicious. We will definitely be eating at Pulcinella’s again on our next visit.
You had dinner there last night. We took the special dish (a big plate of fresh green beans, meatball, sausage, eggplant, veal, manicotti, sauce)....It was outstanding, enough food for two. Just excellent!! Bread, good wine and great, friendly service. The fresh cannolis for dessert were out of this world! Wonderful experience. We are going back there very soon!
Use to be the "Lake View" my last visit in February 2020. Looks like they changed the name. Not the Same dining experience. I ordered the Fettuccine bolognese sauce. Well it was not a sauce it was tomato water with mushed veal and seasonings. I have never had such a watery Bolognese dish in my life! And when I told the waiter about it neither the manager nor the Chef came over to my table to apologize to see if there was anything they could do. And for $18 it was definitely not worth it! Very pricey menu for very low quality product would not recommend this restaurant to anyone
Don't sleep on this restaurant. Everything we have had has been very good. The folks there are friendly and attentive. And the surroundings are nice.