20 cuisines represented in our Burlington guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

20 cuisines, most places first

Cafe16 restaurantsBurlington's cafe scene is unusually deep for its size, built on a cluster of local roasters and a strong sourcing culture. New American14 restaurantsNew American is the deepest category in Burlington, running from farm-to-table fine dining to neighborhood small-plates rooms and a chili-dog bus. Brewery13 restaurants Cocktail bar8 restaurantsBurlington's cocktail rooms range from polished downtown lounges to music bars that happen to pour serious drinks. Pizzeria8 restaurantsBurlington pizza splits between wood-fired rooms and the late-night slice culture around UVM. Bakery5 restaurants Italian5 restaurantsBurlington's Italian dining centers on a small group of long-running rooms and their offshoots, several of them subterranean Church Street spaces. Wine bar5 restaurantsBurlington's wine bars trend toward natural and Italian-leaning lists tied to the kitchens behind them. Street food4 restaurantsBurlington's street food lives at the waterfront, in food trucks and at the Saturday market rather than in storefronts. Vietnamese4 restaurantsVietnamese cooking in Burlington means one family-owned counter that locals queue for. American diner3 restaurantsThe classic corner diner still does real work in Burlington, feeding regulars rather than chasing visitors. Fried chicken3 restaurantsFried chicken arrived in the Burlington area as a chef-driven project rather than a regional staple. Vegan3 restaurantsBurlington has a real plant-based culture, anchored by a longtime flagship and supported by buffet and bar kitchens that lean vegetarian. American BBQ2 restaurantsVermont is not a barbecue state by birthright, so Burlington's smoke scene rests on a small number of committed rooms rather than a tradition. Chinese2 restaurantsBurlington's Chinese dining is anchored by a single long-standing room rather than a broad scene. French bistro2 restaurantsThe French bistro tradition in Burlington runs through one defining room rather than a cluster. Middle Eastern2 restaurantsBurlington's eastern Mediterranean cooking is defined by a single nationally recognized room. Modern European2 restaurantsModern European fine dining around Burlington means farm-to-table cooking in landmark settings. International1 restaurantEclectic, hard-to-pin-down kitchens have a long history in Burlington, often built around a bar that stays open late. Scottish1 restaurantScottish styles show up in Burlington through brewing rather than the dinner table.