Roots The Restaurant

4.6

1298 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals

*For parties larger than 6 please call for your reservation.

Roots mission is to create delicious food from fresh, local ingredients. Vermont offers an agricultural bounty of flavorful produce, meat, dairy and other food products that are staples of the Roots menu.

Roots is committed to providing affordable meals from minimally processed, locally grown ingredients, including organic crops and humanely raised, pasture fed livestock.

We are proud to partner with local providers Boardman Hill Farm, Hathaway Farm, Woods Market, Blue Ledge Farm, and other smaller scale produce, dairy and maple syrup providers.

Visit us at 55 Washington Street in downtown Rutland and enjoy a delicious, wholesome local meal.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(802) 747-7414
Website
http://www.rootsrutland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Donald Billings
Catering
Chef Donald Billings and staff are happy to cater private events. For more information please contact info@rootsrutland.com

Location
55 Washington St, Rutland, VT 05701
Neighborhood
Rutland
Cross street
wales ∧ ; Washington
Parking details
Ample street parking and public lots are available.
Public transit
The Bus provides access from Killington and Castleton. For route information, please visit www.thebus.com.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vermont
Best Service
Vermont
Innovative
Vermont
Healthy
Vermont
Hot spot
Vermont
Neighborhood gem
Vermont
Great for fine wines
Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Best Service
Southern Vermont
Best Value
Southern Vermont
Good for groups
Southern Vermont
Healthy
Southern Vermont
Neighborhood gem
Southern Vermont
Great for fine wines
Southern Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Lively
Southern Vermont
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roots The Restaurant in Rutland offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "unique atmosphere," locally sourced ingredients, and diverse menu options. The outdoor seating is notably "garden-like" and peaceful, while the attentive staff enhances every visit. A "Rutland treasure" for both locals and visitors.

1,298 Reviews

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Jacqueline
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would like to give a shout out to Shannon for not only bending over backwards to accommodate a reservation that was modified several times but for also being our outstanding server. Thanks for everything!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roots is that place you never are wrong for going to. The food and drinks are not only amazing, but insanely consistent every single time. The staff are inviting, knowledgeable, and simply on top of their game every single day. As someone who has travelled far and wide, Roots should be on everyone’s list of go-to’s. In terms of restaurants in the greater Rutland area, this should always be a first choice on anyone’s list.
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Clara
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place for dinner in Rutland, whether alone or with a group. Particularly recommend the salmon. Excellent bartender. Friendly accommodating staff.
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Kathryn
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently enjoyable. Never dissappointed. Our go to local spot.
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Jennifer
Vermont
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect spot for dinner and drinks before a show at the paramount. The servers were awesome and friendly. The restaurant seemed pretty full, and yet the service was quick! I highly recommend the sweet and spicy margarita, and the cod entree. Both were excellent. The cod was served with fresh spinach and micro greens, a cilantro type sauce, scallion rice and corn/chorizo relish. All of the flavors complimented each other well and the portions were generous. We worried whether a 5:45 reservation ahead of a 7pm concert would leave enough time, but we had half an hour to spare in the end. It was great. Thanks, Roots!
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Richard
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and attentive service. Highly recommend.
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Paul
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As usual - great experience, tasty food, quick service, good value!
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Lisa
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and large portions for your buck. We had a very enjoyable dinner and will definitely be coming back.
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Gale
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the salmon. It was delicious! My favorite app is the pork belly! Crème brûlée for dessert!! Love!!
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Jim
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food. service, and atmosphere was excellent. We had a wonderful lunch outside!
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FAQs

Roots The Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 747-7414.

Roots The Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

55 Washington St, Rutland, VT 05701

Additional information

Cross street
wales ∧ ; Washington
Neighborhood
Rutland
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample street parking and public lots are available.
Public transit
The Bus provides access from Killington and Castleton. For route information, please visit www.thebus.com.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Donald Billings
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rootsrutland.com/
Phone number
(802) 747-7414
Catering
Chef Donald Billings and staff are happy to cater private events. For more information please contact info@rootsrutland.com

Roots The Restaurant

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