dining
Is “farm to table” an overused term? Not where we are! Delight your taste
buds with farm-fresh eggs and award-winning cheeses . Savor
breakfasts, lunches, dinner, and snacks in between all from right outside
our back door and infused with influences from around the world .
AL DUCCI'S ITALIAN PANTRY
A gourmet eatery and specialty food
store. Eat in or take out. Choose from
a selection of fine Italian wines, fresh
mozzarella, imported cheeses and
meats, creative salads, soups, fabulous
sandwiches, and prepared meals.
Catering and more. Cappuccino,
espresso, and lattes available. 133 Elm
St., Manchester. 802-362-4449 or
alduccis.com
ARLINGTON'S WEST MOUNTAIN INN
Working directly with local, organic
farms and food producers, Chef Jeff
Scott prepares delicious New England
fare with only the best seasonal
ingredients. Made with local farm-fresh
produce, free-range meats and poultry,
seasonal game, Vermont artisan
cheeses, and home-baked breads and
desserts. Served daily from 6–8:30pm
in our romantic wood-paneled dining
room. Reservations required. Rte. 313
and River Rd., Arlington. 802-375-6516
or westmountaininn.com
BARROWS HOUSE INN &
RESTAURANT
Contemporary gastro pub fare
featuring small plates for sharing, craft
beers on draught, specialty Vermont
cocktails, and an award-winning
wine list. Dine casually in the backlit
marble taproom, the dining room,
or on the outdoor terrace. Sip drinks
outside playing lawn games and
finish the night by the fire pit. Ideal
for pre-theatre dining. Reservations
recommended. 3156 Rte. 30, Dorset.
802-867-4455 or barrowshouse.com
CAFÉ SORA
Owned and operated by Japanese
natives, Katsuko Lord and Chie
Addington, Café Sora incorporates
traditional Japanese cuisine created
with local ingredients to bring
Southern Vermont a truly original and
unique dining experience. Japanese
beer and sake included on the menu
add to Café Sora's authentic offerings.
Sora is located inside the Southern
Vermont Arts Center. 930 SVAC Dr.,
Manchester. 802-367-1028 or svac.org
CHANTECLEER RESTAURANT
Classical French Provincial cuisine
served in an old dairy barn charmingly
remodeled with a huge fieldstone
fireplace and intimate dining nooks.
Dinner 5:30pm–closing. Closed M
and T. Major credit cards accepted.
Rte. 7A, Manchester. 802-362-1616 or
chantecleerrestaurant.com
CHAUNCEY'S FAMILY DINING
Home cooking in a country-casual
Norman Rockwell setting. Just
a hop north of Arlington, a skip
south of Manchester, and a jump
east of New York State. Serving
breakfast and lunch daily, dinner
Th-Sat. Cozy fireside tables, counter,
or table service. Private room by
reservation for parties of 8-16.
Beer and wine available. 5403 Rte.
7A, Arlington. 802-375-1222 or
chaunceysfamilydining.com
CHRISTOS' PIZZA & PASTA
“Best pizza restaurant we’ve been
to in YEARS...” Pizza, calzones,
panini, pasta dinners, subs, wraps,
and delicious salads. Beer and wine
available. WiFi. Visa/MC. Serving M–Th
11am–10pm, F–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun
11:30am–10pm. Delivery available. 4931
Main St., Manchester. 802-362-2408 or
christospizzaandpasta.com
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