The Top Restaurants In Rutland, Vermont

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Gill’s Delicatessen is an iconic Rutland venue. Using top-quality ingredients, such as premium deli meats and cheeses, Gill’s also bakes their own bread daily. Enticing options to note are the hot Italian meats grinder with spiced ham, peppered ham and Italian salami, the meatball grinder, and for the vegetable lovers, the veggie grinder with provolone cheese. A host of side dishes are available as well, including coleslaw, baked beans, and macaroni and tuna.

Johnny Boy’s Pancake House opened in Rutland in 2010. Family-owned and operated, this family-friendly restaurant offers delicious American style food to hungry diners seven days a week. Within a comfortable, relaxing environment, guests can feast upon sweet dishes such as banana pancakes and fresh blueberry-cream cheese French toast, or savory items like a build-your-own three-egg omelet with home fries and toast. The lunch crowd will find a great selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers.

Established in 1933 by the Sabataso family, The Palms is a beloved Italian restaurant located downtown. Brimming with old world charm, the restaurant is open for guests dining pleasure every night except for Sunday. The culinary team uses only the freshest ingredients, creates all of the sauces from scratch, bakes their own bread, and cooks everything to order. Must-try dishes include the baked lasagna with layers of meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, marinara and a cheese blend, the baked sea scallops in a butter-sherry sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, and the family favorite, eggplant parmigiana.

Consistently voted as having the best pizza in Rutland, Ramunto’s Sicilian Pizza is a neighborhood pizzeria. Delighting pizza lovers for over 15 years, Ramunto’s makes fresh dough daily and only uses the best tomatoes for its sauce ensuring a quality product. More than pizza, the menu also offers hot and cold subs, salads, and pasta. The garlic knot pizza is one of the most popular items. Other tasty options include the Greek pizza with spinach, black olives, tomatoes and feta and the works pizza with bacon, sausage, ham, pepperoni, tomatoes, onions, peppers and garlic.

Roots is a gem of a restaurant offering diners New American cuisine influenced by the bounty of Vermont. Serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the culinary team places an emphasis on fresh ingredients found from local sources, including organics and humanely raised livestock. Within a welcoming, casual yet elegant environment, guests will find an array of delectable dishes of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetarian, and gluten-free varieties. Excellent choices include the chimichurri emu steak served over herb-roasted potatoes and accompanied by smoked oregano salsa, or the lime curry tofu with vegetables, sunflower seeds and rice. Many drinks are offered, including craft brews, locally inspired cocktails, and wines.

The Sandwich Shoppe is a sandwich lover’s paradise. Opened in 1981, this family-owned operation presents guests with an extensive menu that is sure to please everyone, and if not, the crew is happy to accommodate special requests. Serving breakfast and lunch weekdays plus lunch on Saturday, this cafe offers hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, wraps, salads, and much more. Tasty highlights to note are the heaven burger sub with condiments, roast beef, cheese, bacon, chili and cooked onions, the grilled tuna sandwich with bacon and cheese, and the grilled cheese with tomato.

Serving dinner every night plus Sunday brunch, Southside Steakhouse is a wonderful establishment giving guests a modern take on an American steakhouse. Procuring the freshest and best ingredients available, including dry-aged steaks, the culinary team creates a variety of dishes that any meat or seafood lover will enjoy. Notable options include the New York sirloin steak with cognac cream and the pan-seared scallops served with creamy risotto. Vegetarians will also find something of interest, such as the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage. Several side dishes, sweet edibles, including the layered chocolate mousse cake, an extensive wine list, plus new and classic cocktails are also available.

Located in downtown, Speakeasy Cafe is a charming coffee house perfect for those guests seeking tasty snacks and hot drinks. Established in 2013 by Bridget Scott, the café’s interior, complete with grey walls and dark woods, is a cozy environment perfect for doing some work or gathering with friends to have chat. Along with a variety of beverages, many treats, including baked goods, sandwiches, and soups, are also available. Some of the scrumptious options guests might find are lemon ginger muffins, pumpkin muffins, spiced pears muffins, cupcakes, and biscuits to name but a few.

Opened in 2008 by Chef Stephen Sawyer, Table 24 is an award-winning, charming restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. The chef and his team create flavorful dishes by not only procuring the best and freshest ingredients from local sources but also using a wood-fired grill and rotisserie. The restaurants seasonal menus will appeal to a wide range of tastes. Highlights include the veggie mac-n-cheese with five cheeses, spinach, chives and fresh tomatoes and the maple cured pork tenderloin with a raspberry barbecue sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. A family-friendly place, Table 24 also offers a children’s menu. An impressive list of drinks from signature cocktails to beer and wine are also available.