May Day is a new american small plates and sandwiches restaurant in Old North End, Burlington.
May Day opened on North Winooski Avenue in the Old North End in 2024 from local industry pros. House-made bread and charcuterie for deli-inspired sandwiches,
Signature dishes: Deli-inspired sandwiches, House charcuterie, Natural wine flight
Must order: The daily sandwich off the chalkboard plus a natural-wine pour.
Tip: Resy reservations; walk-up bar seats run quickly on weekends.
Address: 258 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
The Daily Planet on Center Street since 1982 (one block east of Church). Bohemian bar, tranquil solarium, romantic dining room; cocktails the signature.
Signature: Award-winning cocktails, Eclectic mains, Solarium dining
Order: Whatever the cocktail of the month is, plus a daily blackboard plate.
Tip: Weekend brunch from 11:30; weeknight dinner from 17:00. Solarium is the best off-Church table for two.
Eric Warnstedt's Hen of the Wood opened a second location at 55 Cherry Street in downtown Burlington in 2013, eight years after the Waterbury original.
Signature: Mushroom toast, Roasted local pork, Cheese plate
Order: The mushroom toast with bacon and poached egg, plus whatever the daily Vermont cheese flight is pouring.
Tip: Book on Resy 30 days ahead for prime weekend slots. The bar takes walk-ins from 16:00 and serves the full menu.
Cara Chigazola Tobin and Allison Gibson opened Honey Road on Church Street in 2017. The eastern Mediterranean mezze room has been a James Beard finalist.
Signature: Harissa chicken wings, Tirokafteri whipped feta, Lamb shoulder for the table
Order: The harissa chicken wings, the whipped feta with hot honey and the whole lamb shoulder for the table.
Tip: Reservations open on Resy 30 days out and book out the same day. The bar holds walk-ins and serves the full menu.
John Rao shipped a two-ton wood-fired oven from Italy when he opened Pizzeria Verita on Saint Paul Street in 2012; pies cook at 900F in two minutes.
Signature: Margherita DOP, Soppressata pizza, House-made burrata
Order: The Margherita with San Marzano tomato and house-made mozzarella, plus a side of the burrata.
Tip: Walk-ins on Sunday-Thursday move quickly; Friday and Saturday book on the operator site. Bar seats serve the full menu.
Trattoria Delia opened on Saint Paul Street in 1993 inside the historic Vermont House; its Italian wine list is Wine Spectator-recognised every year.
Signature: Hand-cut pappardelle, Wood-grilled meats, Tiramisu
Order: Whatever the hand-cut pasta of the day is, plus a glass of regional Italian off the bottle list.
Tip: Open daily 17:00-21:00; book Resy 1-2 weeks ahead for prime weekend slots. The pasta-of-the-day board is the move.
Leunig's Bistro and Cafe sits on the corner of Church and College streets in the Church Street Marketplace and is one of the oldest continually operating.
Signature: French onion soup, Moules frites, Steak frites
Order: The French onion soup gratinee and the moules frites, plus a glass off the Burgundy list.
Tip: The sidewalk patio is the best people-watching seat in Burlington. Book lunch and brunch through OpenTable.
