A Single Pebble - Carte

Leunig's Bistro

➤ Burlington, 115 Church St, 05401-8353, United States

Carte • Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • Mexican

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"If there's such a thing as French Bistro comfort food in Vermont, this is the place to get it. This is our favorite goes to spot for lunch or dinner year in and year out. During busy times it's difficult to get a reservation although sometimes they save spots for walk-ins. Outdoor dining on Church Street in season. Can't wait for its new sibling restaurant, Electra's, to open down the road in Shelburne."

Pizzeria Verità

➤ 156 Saint Paul Street, Burlington, 05401, United States Of America, 05401-4634

Carte • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican • Asiatic

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"While the food was excellent, the service was absolutely dismal. We were seated relatively quickly but we waited for almost 20 minutes for anyone to come to our table. The server who did finally come over was rude, rushed and clearly not interested in us. She took our drink order as well as our food order. She didn't ask us any questions and we felt pretty uncomfortable with her demeanor. Our salads then came before we got our drinks and we had to remind someone that we had ordered them. We couldn't figure out who our server was and had no idea who to ask for assistance. All in all, the food was great but the service was absolute terrible. It was my birthday dinner and we had made a note of that on our reservation. No one said anything and the meal felt less like a special occasion and more like a chore. We will probably give it one more chance in the hopes that our next service experience will be much more enjoyable."

Istanbul Kebab House

➤ 175 Church Street, Burlington, 05401, United States Of America, 05401-8425

Carte • Kebab • Cafés • Pizza • Seafood

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"My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner on the second floor. Our waitress was super nice and friendly. Loved her. She checked in with us often and made sure we were cared for. The portion sizes were perfect. We felt full and satisfied and didn’t have to take anything home. After reading through the other comments it seems there are too many entitled, glutinous people complaining about the portion sizes. They are probably used to the typical troth of cheap American food and not used to paying for quality and a healthy portion. Our only complaint was a woman with dark hair acting like a “Karen” berating other waitstaff loudly in front of us. She was super dramatic flailing around and fanning her face as if she was going to pass out. She continued this loudly for several minutes until our waitress told her she was being unprofessional. It was VERY unprofessional and we were embarrassed for her. Afterwards we just called it a dinner and a show. Give her an Emmy! I hope she’s part of the local theater. Parking: There are lots of parking options if you know your way around the city."

Pascolo Ristorante

➤ 83 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401, 05401-4275, United States

Carte • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood • Fast Food

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"Pascolo ne déçoit jamais! La pizza est fabuleuse et les salades pareilles. Demandez une table dans la pièce principale si vous recherchez une soirée plus animée ou un stand pour quelque chose de cosy. C'est notre endroit idéal pour un délicieux repas à un prix raisonnable, en particulier avec un grand groupe. Et ils prennent des réservations, une exigence les week-ends VT chargés"

Honey Road

➤ 156 Church St, Burlington, United States

Carte • Coffee • Chicken • Cocktail • Mediterranean

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"On this visit, I was disappointed to find that the whipped feta was no longer on the menu, but there were still plenty of delectable dishes to enjoy. We kicked off our meal with two dips: muhammara and hot pepper labneh paired with winter squash and harissa. Muhammara is among my favorite dips, and this version was outstanding. The labneh was mild and provided a comforting blend of squash topped with a dollop of infused labneh and harissa. It had a touch of warmth without being too spicy. We shared two pita breads among three people, which was just right for our appetizers. Our first mezze dish was the farm greens salad, featuring delicata squash, cranberries, and pepitas resting on a bed of herby whipped goat cheese. It served as a delightful interlude. However, the highlight of the evening was the broccolini Caesar. The broccolini was beautifully cooked with a hint of char and dressed in a creamy tahini Caesar sauce, along with avocado and cheese crackers. Each element was delicious on its own, but when combined, they truly elevated the dish. The earthy flavor of the broccolini, the richness of the avocado, and the crisp saltiness of the cheese came together perfectly. I would return time and again just for that dish. We also ordered the cauliflower, which was excellent, but following the broccolini, it couldn't compete. For our proteins, we chose the sweet harissa chicken wings and the lamb kafta. The wings have been a menu staple since the restaurant opened, and rightly so—they’re sweet, slightly spicy, and consistently delightful. The dried lime labneh is nice but not essential unless you prefer milder flavors. Although I don't usually eat a lot of lamb, the herbs blended with the meat, along with the apple and caramelized leeks, won me over. For dessert, we indulged in the brown butter pecan cake served with buttermilk raspberry ice cream and figs, which was absolutely divine. The soft, spongy cake perfectly complemented the rich ice cream. We also tried the chocolate coffee tart, layered on a caramel base, crowned with maple labneh and accompanied by diced pumpkin sprinkled with seasonal spices. This was the best pumpkin I’ve ever tasted. My dining companions also shared a slice of baklava, which was wonderfully flaky, nutty, and held together with just the right amount of honey. A special mention goes to the Milk Honey cocktail—a clever twist on a Bee's Knees featuring labneh and lavender—as well as the Garden Variety, a mezcal cocktail with what I believe was celery. You’ll definitely want to order a second round of that! In summary? Make your reservation now, as the flavors change with the seasons, and you won't want to miss this fall menu."