Vermont is for lovers! A romantic interlude in this beautiful northern New England state will enhance your romance. The spectacular four season Vermont vistas combine with an exquisite selection of romantic country inns and restaurants making Vermont the perfect place for hungry lovers.
Many Vermont restaurants and inns are chef-owned and operated, adding a personal touch to your romantic dining experience. Here are a few romantic dining suggestions you are sure to enjoy. Please contact the property directly for advance reservations.
Champlain Valley Vermont Romantic Dining:
Visit the Inn at Essex in Essex, Vermont for a truly romantic dining experience. Enjoy new interpretations of classic cooking in a warm, elegant setting. Experienced chefs from the New England Culinary Institute offer a fabulous assortment of gourmet American entrees, appetizers, and desserts with lunch and dinner specials daily.
In the Champlain Valley Village of East Middlebury, The Waybury Inn is an historic New England stagecoach inn. Enjoy a romantic dinner in a country- casual atmosphere, dining on such delights as the Kentucky Bourbon Steak, Rack of Lamb Alexander, Chicken Favreau or Salmon Mimosa. A nice wine list is also available. Wonderful! Read more...
North Central Vermont Romantic Dining:
The 4-star/4-diamond Topnotch at Stowe Resort & Spa on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont offers superb romantic dining at Maxwell's where you'll find world-class gourmet seafood, prime aged meats, and wild game specialties in a casually elegant atmosphere, while the Resort's Buttertub Bistro offers lighter fare. Read more...
A timeless tradition of British hospitality is found at Ye Olde England Inne on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont, offering four dining rooms, each reflecting a different traditional English theme and romantic ambiance. Mr. Pickwick's Pub offers venison, wild boar, partridge... over 150 ales, and romantic, fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
A new and delightful option in the Stowe-Waterbury area is Michael's on the Hill. The live piano music and superb entrees are sure to warm your heart and soul.
Another Stowe restaurant that will warm your soul and satisfy your romantic dining desires is Winfield's Bistro at Stowe's Stoweflake Resort. You'll find cutting edge New American cuisine in an elegant yet comfortable environment with professional, attentive service. An extensive wine list is the annual recipient since 1996 of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The talented Stoweflake chef creates a tasting menu with such specialties as tuna sashimi and sole almondine. Dinner reservations are requested. Winfield's also serves breakfast - one of Stowe's best-kept secrets! Click here for more information about Winfield's Bistro.
Northeast Kingdom Vermont Romantic Dining:
In Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom the Wildflower Inn on Darling Hill Road in Lyndonville, Vermont offers country breakfasts and romantic dinners overlooking the mountains of northeastern Vermont. A country inn on 500 acres, the Wildflower offers 21 guestrooms and suites, perennial gardens, and numerous indoor and outdoor activities.
South Central Vermont Romantic Dining:
One of Vermont's best known and always first rate restaurants is Hemingway's. Located on Rt. 4, in Killington, Hemingway's offers a warm, gracious, and intimate evening of fireside dining and exquisite dishes. Hemingway's romantic stone-walled wine cellar and chandeliers contribute to the delightful ambiance. Dinner favorites include: delectable Maine lobster, hand-rolled pasta, and succulent native pheasant. Chef-owned and operated by Ted and Linda Fondulas. One of the Top Twenty-five Restaurants in America - Food & Wine. View the menu sample online at www.hemingwaysrestaurant.com or call 1-802-422-3886 for reservations.
Romantic dinners are served by candlelight at The Churchill House Inn of Brandon, Vermont. Great oak tables play host to inspired cuisine from throughout the world, including homemade soups, breads and deserts. Vermont brewed beers are a specialty and a short but select wine list is available.
The intimate dining room at The Birch Ridge Inn of Killington, Vermont features a combination of American and Continental cuisine in a delightfully romantic setting. A fine wine list, gourmet tasting menu, and wonderful desserts enhance your experience. Go through the "covered bridge" and you will not be disapointed.
The Vermont Inn on Route 4 in Mendon, Vermont is an c.1840 Farmhouse on 6 acres in the Green Mountains offering fabulous views, gardens, and an extensive wine list. Winner of the Killington Champagne Dine Around Contest for 3 consecutive years. Romantic fireside dining nicely complements the quaint New England ambience. Read more...
The Grist Mill Restaurant in the south central Vermont town of Killington offers romantic fireside dining with views of Summit Pond and Killington Mountain. Watch the ice skaters in winter or the ducks in summer as you dine on specialties such as succulent, oven-roasted prime rib, Grist Mill spareribs, and fresh seafood delicacies. The Grist Mill has one of Vermont's largest and beautiful wood fireplaces - the perfect place to kiss, dine and unwind. After dinner visit the lounge for live entertainment. Read more...
The romantic Jackson House Inn of Woodstock boasts a phenomenal dining room and an award-winning chef. The Jackson House presentations are both beautiful and delicious. Romantic gardens add to your dining experience. Read more...
In downtown Woodstock look for The Prince and the Pauper. A delightful chef-owned restaurant that long-been one of our favorites. The Prince and the Pauper offers fine romantic dining every evening, and an ever-changing menu of specialties prepared to perfection with the freshest ingredients. A real find.
In the south central Vermont Village of Quechee, the stately Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm serves award-winning entrees by candlelight. Romance is enhanced with fresh flowers, impeccable service, an elegant atmosphere, and fresh regional cuisine served in the French tradition. On our last visit we thoughly enjoyed the "Rack of Lamb" - one of the best lamb dishes ever. The lamb lover will not be disapointed.
Southern Vermont Romantic Dining:
In southern Vermont, The White House Inn of Wilmington is a Victorian Mansion that offers elegant romance in relaxed surroundings. Three intimate dining rooms are the perfect setting for a romantic evening of award-winning gourmet dining amidst Victorian brass and crystal, beautiful woodwork, antiques, and original French decor. Read more...
Just off Route 100 in West Dover you'll find the romantic Deerhill Inn, offering magnificent cuisine enhanced by cozy fireplaced public areas and intimate guest accommodations. Just minutes from Mt. Snow Ski Area, this chef-owned and operated gem is the perfect hideaway for your romantic rendezvous.
An unforgettable romantic dining experience is what you will enjoy at The West Dover Inn - a c.1846 stagecoach stop and tavern with distinctive lodging in twelve casually-elegant guestrooms, and innovative cuisine in Gregory's fine-dining restaurant and pub.
Another romance enhancing Manchester gem is The Wilburton Inn, offering magnificent views and European ambiance in a spectacular Victorian grand-estate. Romantic gourmet dining, country weddings, and special events are a specialty.
The Four Columns Inn & Restaurant of Newfane, Vermont offers a romantic escape to "...a magical handful of buildings on the Green of a fairytale village." Their luxurious accommodations, award-winning chef, and delectable cuisine were recently featured in Country Home, Travel Holiday, and Country Inns magazines.
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