It is all about the dough at American Flatbread. A selection of handcrafted pizzas are available, each cooked in their "primitive wood-fired earthen oven". This is a popular hangout in Burlington, and for good reason. Their bread is light and airy, and their toppings are creative and unique.

American Flatbread has many locations throughout the state, but the one in Burlington also serves as a small brewery. The new-age pizzas at American Flatbread, such as the "Medicine Wheel" and "Power to the People", are offset by the restaurant's old-school brick design and red and white checkered tablecloths.

Address – Phone:

• 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, VT 05401 – Phone: (802) 861 - 2999
• 137 Maple St., Middlebury, VT 05753 – Phone: (802) 388 - 3300
• 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, VT 05673 – Phone: (802) 496 - 8856

Hours:

• Burlington:
• Monday to Thursday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Friday to Sunday: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm

• Middlebury:
• Wednesday and Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Friday and Saturday: 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
• Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday: closed

• Waitsfield:
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: closed
• Thursday to Sunday: take out from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Website: americanflatbread.com

Michael's on the Hill is dedicated to environmental protection and is constantly working to improve in order to reduce our environmental impact. They invite others to join them in conserving natural resources, minimizing waste generation and harmful material use, recycling, purchasing recycled items, and pollution avoidance.

Michael Kloeti, the restaurant's owner and chef, has received numerous awards. Vermont's first "chef of the year" award was given to him. Following his schooling in Switzerland, he embarked on a culinary odyssey that took him to some of the world's most prestigious restaurants before launching his own in Waterbury Center, Vermont. Rolling hills, fields, and gardens surround this 19th-century farmhouse-turned-restaurant on all sides. Each room in the house has its own atmosphere. The atmosphere is undeniably romantic, but the food is a genuine star. Michael's claims to offer a "real farm-to-table eating experience" and serves "Continental cuisine". In addition to the unexpectedly large dinner menu and quiet bar, tasting meals are available in Michael's on the Hill.

Address: 4182 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Route 100 North, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Phone: 802 - 244 - 7476
Hours:

• Dine-in and curbside pickup: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Tuesday: closed

Website: michaelsonthehill.com

Misery Loves Co. is the next name on the list of the best restaurants in Vermont that Toplist would like to introduce to you. This quaint little storefront in downtown Winooski houses this rustic-chic cafe. The restaurant's contemporary ambiance, modern beverage menu, and imaginative new American cuisine attract a younger population.

On the menu, you will discover a rotating selection of reasonably priced small dishes, pasta, and more expensive larger meals, all made with, you guessed it, local, seasonal ingredients. The food is refined, with a focus on appearance, but the restaurant retains a homey atmosphere. It is referred to as "supper" rather than "dinner" at Misery Loves Co.

Address: 46 Main St. Winooski, Vermont 05404
Phone: 802 - 497 - 3989
Hours:

• Market and Takeout: Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Website: mlcvt.com

Sometimes all you want is a burger and a pint of beer. The Worthy Burger in South Royalton can satisfy all of these desires and more. The Worthy Burger, housed in a rustic, restored railroad station, serves basic, fresh burgers and sandwiches as well as a well-curated craft beer selection. Worthy Burger claims that Vermont's cold weather makes trees grow slower, resulting in denser, hotter-burning wood and better-tasting burgers and that it employs a wood-fire oven powered by Vermont hardwood. The lovely scent of wood smoke, of course, stays in the air all year.

The Worthy Burger only utilizes grass-fed meat, line-caught fish, and poultry that have been raised ethically. Every day, they hand-cut their fries and fry them twice in Wagyu beef tallow. Tallow is loaded with vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids, making it far healthier than vegetable oil and far more delicious.

Address: 56 Rainbow St, South Royalton, VT 05068
Phone: 802 - 763 - 2575
Hours:

• Thursday: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Friday and Saturday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Website: worthyvermont.com

Black Sheep Bistro is the next name on the list of the best restaurants that Toplist has compiled for you. Black Sheep Bistro is located in the little hamlet of Vergennes in western Vermont. This lovely, French-inspired eatery exudes a European ambiance.

The menu at Black Sheep Bistro is heavy on meat and seafood, although it can satisfy most dietary constraints. Rich and meaty, but deeply delicious, dishes like the brie and bacon chicken breast and the roasted duck with buttermilk bleu cheese and cherry port sauce. The dinners are all $22, but the portions are substantial. Another note for you is about the reservation. Reservations are strongly advised when you are planning to choose Black Sheep Bistro, particularly during the summer months.

Address: 253 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491
Phone: 802 - 877 - 9991
Hours:

• Tuesday to Saturday: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Website: blacksheepbistrovt.com

Eric Warnstedt and William McNeil, owners of Hen of The Wood, say their mission is "to provide a true Vermont Dining experience". They have kept their dedication to sustainability and to supporting local artisans and farmers in the process. Their small, barn-like setting is the ideal setting for savoring their exquisite, modern American fare. Their beer, wine, and cocktail lists are excellent, and their service, like their food, is well-known. In addition, their menu changes every day but always includes items like coriander roasted cauliflower and hanger steak with smoked potatoes and charred scallion. There is also a location in Burlington.

Their values remain the same, and their menus alter on a regular basis to reflect the abundance of superior items available within a few miles of the restaurant. Hen of The Wood has built a network of growers, craftsmen, designers, ranchers, bakers, wild craftspeople, and others who are working to achieve environmental harmony while also growing their businesses.

Address:

• 55 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401 – Phone: 802.540.0534
• 92 Stowe St, Waterbury, VT 05676 – Phone: 802 - 244 - 7300

Hours:

• Burlington:
• Wednesday to Monday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Tuesday: closed

• Waterbury:
• Tuesday to Saturday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Sunday and Monday: closed

Website: henofthewood.com

Waterworks Food and Drink is glad to offer a unique eating experience that encompasses the history of the mill and the people of Winooski, which is located in the Champlain Mill on the Winooski River. Their menu emphasizes innovative American food, and almost every seat in the house has a breathtaking view of the Winooski River.

Winooski is a charming little hamlet located just north of Burlington. Waterworks Food and Drink, located at the very edge of the Winooski River and housed in a renovated textile mill, offers patrons inventive American food and breathtaking river views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Vermont lamb and mushroom poutine, as well as produce-forward, vegetarian-friendly meals such as roasted maitake mushroom quinoa, are on the seasonal menu. While staring over the easy-rolling river, sip a great libation from their extensive beer and wine range, as well as a proper cocktail menu.

Address: 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802 - 497 - 3525
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Website: waterworksvt.com

J.J. Hapgood General Store & Eatery is a throwback to the past, with a remodeled interior thoughtfully constructed and equipped to serve the community for generations. It is located in the heart of a historic Peru village in the southwest corner of Vermont. They provide common space and a regular gathering spot for eating, celebrating, and socializing with friends and family.

With this lovely combined restaurant and general store, the farm-to-table concept continues. J.J. Hapgood is Vermont's oldest continuously operating general store. This hidden gem in the center of Peru Village sells firewood, cheeses, fruit, beer, wine, and penny candy for the kids, among other things, from local vendors. One of their well-thought-out wood-fired pizzas is a must-try. The pizza is constructed with house-made dough produced from locally sourced wheat and topped with Vermont cured sausage and apple, wild mushroom, and cherrystone clams, among other toppings. J.J. Hapgood General Store & Eatery is a well-chosen bit of rural charm.

Address: 305 Main Street, Peru, VT 05152
Phone: 802 - 824 - 4800
Website: jjhapgood.com

Ye Olde Tavern is the next name on the list today. Dorset Master Builder Aaron Sheldon constructed Ye Olde Tavern in 1790. They pay homage to the past by preserving the Tavern, and they look to the future by upholding high standards and promising to keep up with our ever-changing world. Their efforts were acknowledged in 2012 when the State of Vermont named our historic tavern a "Green Business". The Vermont Register of Historic Places added Ye Olde Tavern in 2020.

With all of the new, trendy restaurants springing up all around Vermont, it's sometimes refreshing to try something a little more conventional. This inn and restaurant, which dates back to the 1790s and serves "Continental Fare," is full of rustic, Yankee charm. Pot roast, chicken pot pie, and seafood chowder are just a few of the New England specialties you'll discover here. It is venison night on Fridays. This restaurant transports you to another age, one of the early-bird specials and mashed potato sides, and it's fantastic.

Address: 5183 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362 - 0611
Hours: Thursday to Monday: from 4:30 pm
Website: yeoldetavern.net

In an 18th century home in South Londonderry, Vermont, SoLo Farm & Table mixes warmth and sophisticated farm-to-table cooking. Chloe and Wesley Genovart, a husband and wife duo with years of restaurant expertise in Manhattan and Europe, founded their first restaurant in 2011.

While Vermont's food scene demonstrates a dedication to supporting local agriculture, SoLo Farm & Table takes it a step further. Many of their components come directly from their own farm, despite their vigilance in supporting local suppliers. Nothing is left to chance at SoLo Farm & Table: their pasta, a hallmark on the menu, is produced in-house, and the meat is frequently supplied from their farmers across the street. Rather than buying pieces of meat for their meals, SoLo frequently purchases the entire animal. Their commitment to environmental stewardship earned them Vermont's first Green Restaurant Award. Of course, the cuisine is fantastic.

Address: 95 Middletown Road, South Londonderry, VT 05155
Phone: 802 - 824 - 6327
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, for reservation only
Website: solofarmandtable.com