Roots The Restaurant

Name: Roots The Restaurant
Address: 55 Washington St, Rutland, VT, United States, 05701
Telephone: (802) 747-7414
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1310 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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2 people

18 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Good for business meals

! We are located directly across from City Hall at 55 Washington Street, there is a black gate with a Roots sign on it and you will find us 20 yards into a park called Center Street Marketplace, the restaurant has limited visibility from the street. !

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.

Visit us in downtown Rutland and enjoy a delicious, wholesome local meal.

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30–20:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vermont
Best Food
Vermont
Best Service
Vermont
Best Value
Vermont
Healthy
Vermont
Neighbourhood gem
Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Best Overall
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Best Service
Southern Vermont
Best Value
Southern Vermont
Innovative
Southern Vermont
Healthy
Southern Vermont
Hot spot
Southern Vermont
Neighbourhood gem
Southern Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roots The Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "creative menu." Guests rave about the "fantastic food," including the popular lobster risotto and brussels sprouts. The inviting ambiance, attentive staff, and consistent quality make it a "go-to local spot" in Rutland for both lunch and dinner.

1,311 Reviews

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Terry
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have a bite before a show at the Paramount. Walking distance.
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William
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Roots has a nice ambience and a diverse selection of food and libations. I would definitely recommend. Just know that Google has a very hard time locating it since it is behind buildings and many of the alleys were closed this January evening.
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Jamie
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joe our server was excellent, any questions we asked he was very helpful & professional
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Barbie
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lobster risotto was great. The main chicken dish was a bit dry.
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Patrick
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy eating at roots, great food, professional service.
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Gabriel
Greater Boston
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It delivers a very good dining experience with outstanding service and a creative menu. The staff is attentive and warm, while the innovative dishes are beautifully presented and flavorful. The inviting ambiance makes it ideal for any occasion, leaving a lasting impression.
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Michele
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Service was great. Dinner was ok. Fun to go out over Christmas.
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Lynne
New York City
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would have given more stars but my major pet peeve at any restaurant is the martini glass. Roots has decided that a coup is better. Unfortunately for me and James Bond this is a sacrilege in my book. No problem as I will in the future bring my own. My favorite is the Brussel Sprouts. They are fantastic. The staff is great.
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Barry
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My girlfriend and I dined on a rainy Wednesday evening, the restaurant was just about empty thus the only reason for the 4-star rating on ambiance. It was sort of nice to have the place to our own!! Service was excellent, (thanks Angela), and the food was fantastic. App, two drinks, two dinners and tip under $120. Definitely would dine here again, especially next time we are doing something at the Paramount, which is just around the block. Well decorated, awesome background music for dinner. Could not have been happier as a first-time customer. We will be bcak!
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Tiffany
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great as always. Perfect spot for a nice, quiet lunch with friends.
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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 4.7 stars by 1310 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

55 Washington St, Rutland, VT 05701

Additional information

Cross Street
wales ∧ ; Washington
Area
Rutland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30–20:00
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, Takeaway, 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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