The Garlic

This place is phenomenal. The sangria and martinis are great, the bar area is really a nice spot to hangout. They bring you this bread and garlic spread that you mix in olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper and it's quite good. I had the garlic crusted rack of lamb and it was so good. The potatoes that came with the lamb were also super good, charred and delicious. The waitstaff is great and knowledgeable, told us a little history of the place. My girlfriend had the prosciutto tortellini and the garlic muscles. Both were great. Honestly one of the better dinners we've had here on our trip. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

Before you read my review below , I want you to consider the difficulty to running an establishment like this 365 days at this location is quite challenging. I would normally give it a 4 stars, but considering the location and its competitors, a solid 5 stars is a must. I’ve stayed at an Airbnb near Killington a few times for skiing, and to say the restaurant scene here is “average” would be generous. Last time, while driving past this restaurant with its massive garlic statue and a line of people waiting outside, I knew I had to give it a try. The next day, I found out it operates on a first-come, first-served basis, which explains the early line. If you’re not a fan of waiting, don’t worry—it’s worth it. The Garlic has a charming, cozy atmosphere, with decor that makes it feel like a rustic farmhouse in winter, creating a warm and inviting experience. Service is friendly and efficient, and the food is consistently great. While the pasta was a bit underwhelming—not bad, just not particularly exciting—the veal and steaks were cooked to perfection. The eggplant Parmesan looked surprisingly light and fresh, the wine selection was solid, and the dessert was simply delightful. Did I mentioned the garlic spread bread? This restaurant has completely changed my perception of dining in this area, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more.

Absolutely incredible meal! Our waiter, Anthony, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and gave spot-on recommendations. We had the seafood pasta, Alfredo with meatballs, and the lamb appetizer. Everything was outstanding. The seafood pasta had a subtle, perfectly balanced flavor that complemented the seafood perfectly, even without any cheese or cream. Portions were generous, and the food was so good I didn’t even stop to take pictures. Highly recommend!

I recently visited The Garlic, and overall, I had a delightful experience. The pasta was absolutely delicious—full of flavor and perfectly cooked. I also loved the appetizers; they were a fantastic way to start the meal, and the variety offered was impressive. One thing I really appreciated was how well-proportioned the pasta servings were, leaving me satisfied but not overly stuffed. However, the wait time was quite long, which did dampen the experience a bit. While the food was worth the wait, I’d suggest planning for extra time if you’re dining during peak hours. That said, the quality of the food makes me want to come back again—hopefully with a shorter wait next time!

We went to this restaurant for dinner and loved the cozy, unique atmosphere. The decor was charming and added to the overall experience. The food was good, with generous portions. A standout was the fresh, warm baguette served with whole roasted garlic, which we were asked to smash with a fork and mix with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt—an impressive and delicious touch. However, they don’t offer or make any mocktails, which was a bit disappointing. On the bright side, the waitstaff were friendly and attentive, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.

Walking in to rafters packed with garlic, they know their name. The place gets crazy when it opens, so plan to be there at 5 or show up when the churn is more steady. Eggplant tower app was fantastic, escargot was super garlicky, and the chicken Marsala was moist and flavorful. Servers were super efficient (s/o to Abby). We'll definitely be back again

We went to this lovely Italian restaurant while spending a long fall weekend in Killington, Vermont. The atmosphere was nice. Wife and I both enjoyed our dinners. I had the Chicken Parmigiana wile the former had Eggplant Parmigiana. We each had the side salad, which was made with the freshest ingredients. We split a piece of Pumpkin Cheesecake for dessert. You save a small percentage if you pay with cash. Parking can be a little tight. This place is one of the top two restaurants in the Killington Mountain area. There is a large table that seats 18, which may be handy…

We always love eating at the Garlic. There are no reservations so usually a line starts forming around 445 (depending on how cold it is!) to ensure a seat at their 5pm opening. There is also a bar area on the other side you can sit at. Our food was fantastic and Melissa our server was awesome with recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed. She made our meal extra pleasant! The Garlic is always a must visit when at Killington!

Service was excellent and the food fantastic. We celebrated our anniversary at The Garlic with a melange of spices - well mostly garlic -while ending with a triple layer chocolate mousse cake. Starters were a lightly breaded and tender calamari, eggplant tower and garlic soup. Entree was roasted shrimp Florentine. Tasty with plenty of shrimp. Wonderful meal! Thanks!

Service was good, drinks and food came out fast. Ambience was ok, it didn't feel like a steakhouse even though the prices said otherwise. Lastly, the food was very ok. It was not that great but the price was very high for the quality.

Service was ok. Ambiance, same. Food, not excellent. Wasn't a busy night or anything, the food just is more generic Italian than it is with what you'd find in New York or Boston or Chicago or other cities that have really excellent Italian restaurants. The tomato sauce was more chopped up tomatoes with a little bit of herbs and spices, but was not extremely complimentary at all to the meal. Will we be back - probably not. Maybe we're just spoiled with having eaten our whole lives in CT, NY, MA and Chicago Italian restaurants. This was like something from the west or some other area other than the traditional Italian fare.

From the moment we walked in the door, the aroma of garlic hit my nostrils and there was only more garlic from there! And I'm not mad about it! We arrived at 5:10 on a Saturday night during ski season and holy cow this place was already super busy with a line out the door. It took them some time to get everyone seated but the process was friendly and fair. We ended up sitting in the bar area. Our server was super attentive and fast! We got the eggplant tower (AMAZING fried eggplant with spinach leaves, tomato and balsamic glaze), escargot en croute (which were like little bombs of garlic flavor) and a chicken Marsala which came with the most perfectly garlic mashed potatoes. Oh and also the roasted garlic and baguette was a great starter. Basically it lived up to my very high garlic standards and we loved it. I'll definitely come back!

The food was great but what really stood out was their incredible display of garlic. Nice bar to get drinks at while waiting for your table. Friendly service who helped us decide on apps and understand the history of the chicken pitcher. Not really a tapas restaurant. More so appetizers and entres. Would recommend and come back! Good ambiance.

The Eggplant "Tower" was the most pathetic structure I've ever seen. It had zero height and has no place being referred to as a tower, unless it is a joke. For the price, the portion was unacceptably small. That being said, what little we did get was actually quite delicious. Our main course, Chicken Parmesan, made up for the size shortfall on the appetizer - it was enough for a full meal plus a massive leftovers dinner. The pasta that came with the chicken parm was incredibly fresh and tasty and the bread that comes with dinner was also hot and fresh and delicious. Only other complaint was that our server (don't accidentally call her Emily) wasn't very nice to us and was offended by our party mentioning that the eggplant "tower" was not at all what a customer would reasonably expect from a dish called Eggplant Tower.

Ambiance is immaculate, the pure aroma of the restaurant immediately lets you know whatever they're cooking is going to be good. Great variety of tapas options & best of all was our bartender David. He will clear the bar for you immediately, he is super attentive, fast and friendly. Best espresso martini I've had in a while. Great spot; I will be back!

Food as a base is solid. You should not get a bad meal. Sometimes the entree's are great. Always enjoyable and if there's only two of us we enjoy eating at the bar. I eat at Garlic 2-3 times a year. Don't fill up on the roasted garlic and bread. I generally bring 1/2 my entree and garlic breath home.

Started with a Manhattan at the bar, which was mixed and served perfectly. Dinner was breaded veal served over spinach and tomatoes. Other than needing maybe a bit more garlic (ironic), it was quite good. Service and atmosphere all added to the evening.

The food and the server were great. It was pretty packed when we came but the service and food was still so good!

Love "The Garlic" for its dark moody ambience. It's a great spot to relax after a day on the slopes. We had a great dining experience on a Tuesday night - entrees such as grilled lamb, Chicken Florentine, and the Penne a la Vodka were all delicious and on-point. The special house red wine - an Italian - was outstanding! The service was a bit on the casual side, but still professional. We decided to return the following evening for dinner, but unfortunately Garlic's encore performance didn't hit the right notes. The service was lackadaisical, and some of the food came out cold and/or undercooked. We'll likely give The Garlic another try for our 2025 Vermont vacation.

This place is the cutest. Love all the garlic decor and ambiance. The bread with the roasted garlic is incredible. I had the scallops. They had a slight kick and tasted fresh. My mom had the spaghetti, which she really enjoyed. Great service too

My favorite restaurant in Killington. I dream about the lamb appetizer with the blueberries and goat cheese, and the roasted garlic bulb and bread. It's expensive, and you may have to wait for a table (they don't take reservations). But the food and atmosphere is worth it!

Came here the night before a big race! Definitely worth the wait. Great service, delicious food, and a warm and cozy environment to enjoy the food in!

Great ambiance, warm and friendly. Good, quick, and attentive service. The only disappointment? And it's a big dissapointment, the food! Bland, all the pasta dishes were pretty watery. The best thing on the menu is the free roasted garlic with bread. If not for the good service, we would not consider returning ever again. Needs better chefs maybe. My kids mentioned they think our local Cheesecake Factory does better tasting entrees.

Overpriced gas inducing quasi Italiano Best if you make other plano Lots of garlic to ward off the witches They'll need it as this brew is past its prime stew

Went here for dinner tonight .... I thought the food was average at best . The eggplant "tower" we ordered for an app was a total loser . Hardly any eggplant and all spinach . I'm still looking for the "tower " which was more like a one story building . We were a party of 6 ... everyone's entree was luke warm . Quality and well run Italian restaurants serve their food piping hot . On a cold Vermont night , that is paramount.. serve your food HOT not Luke warm . Would not drive out of my way to go here again . They definitely fell short of the mark tonight . And it's not cheap . I don't mind spending $30 on a pasta dish but it better be good ! The pea tortellini with prosciutto was butt average ( and Luke warm ) . 3 out of 5 stars ... and that's being extremely generous.

Excellent service, food and ambiance - the service was super friendly & helpful! Food was delicious! The staff & building were interesting & well connected to the local vibe.

This place was amazing. They have a sister restaurant in Florida in New Smyrna Beach which is equally amazing. Staff was awesome and the garlic soup is must to try. Get there early because they fill up quick. Will be back next year and this will be the first dinner stop when we come back.

The bread was amazing. We ordered several pasta dishes with a cream sauce, the Chicken Alfredo and Mushroom Penne. All were very watery and not very flavorful, even with salt. I would not recommend them. The shrimp and scallop scampi was pretty good, but still lacked something. We also ordered the lamb, which was delicious. If I were to go back, I would avoid the pasta and eat the meat.

Huge portion sizes, so definitely great for groups after a long day of skiing/snowboarding. The decor was fun, really loved how they leaned into the Garlic vibe - though the food itself wasn't mind blowing. The lamb chop was pretty good, would definitely recommend that.

Service was a little slow but im giving this 3 stars for the quality of food. While portions were decent, the food was extremely mediocre. Also, for an italian restaurant to only serve penne and linguini for all their pasta dishes is kind of ridiculous. Overall, overpriced for the waukity and level of authenticity you are getting

One of the better options in Killington. Been many years so I'm happy to be back, both in Killington and The Garlic. They still serve up bread with a few bunches of roasted garlic. Mash it up with some olive oil and go to town. They're quite busy so we had time to pick up groceries and come back before we got our table. Definitely be prepared to wait on Friday and Saturday. Food and drinks are quite reasonable. Large portions, decent flavors. Nothing special but no real failures. Service is friendly but pacing is slow. Again, no issues with that as long as they don't try to rush you out, and it's fine here.

Went in for dinner last night and were able to get a table right away in the bar area. We had Taylor as our server who was super attentive and charming. Food was great and, even better, they had Jäeger! My husband complained that the bartender's voice was too sexy and smooth. Would go back. Five stars.

Having been to The Garlic in NSB a number of times, we were excited to try The Garlic in Killington, before we found out they were two different owners. Anyhow, we went in with an expectation and it was certainly met. The ambiance was great, rustic with an old Italian feel. The sangria was delicious, the bread and roasted garlic was amazing, as we expected and wanted. We had the harlots cheese as an appetizer, fried mozzerella in a puttanesca sauce, yummy. The cheese had a nice crisp to it and the sauce was very flavorful. We both opted for the chicken parm which was very good. The chicken was tender with a crisp coating, the sauce was flavorful with lots of chunks of tomato, we both had enough for at least one more meal each. Although Killington didn't offer a Bocce Ball we did get a side of meatballs. They weren't equal to the Bocce Ball in NSB but they were yummy. The service was good, waitress Emma was friendly and attentive, would definitely go back.

The Food was AMAZING!!! It was creamy and delicious. On the other hand, the service was not creamy nor delicious. The lady kept on breathing about herself and repeating the same things (Annoying!!) and she would not stop twl

Solid four stars. The Garlic caters more to a tourist crowd, and the food and atmosphere definitely fits that bill. We came in mid-week and there was about a 30 min wait. We got a table in the bar while we waiting and the bartender there was pretty attentive. We got a bottle of wine and were able to transfer it to the table. One of the trademarks here is that they bring a roasted garlic out to the table which you can churn into a butter for your bread. It was good. The menu has more of an Italian fare. I ordered the Chicken Piccata which was cut up over linguini, which is an unusual take on this dish. It was fine. Service was good, but a bit rushed. They seem to make an effort to get you out of there and turn the tables.

No reservation needed and the portions are large. The staff was great and the food is affordable.

Ehhhhhh the garlic. I had heard good things but they really missed the mark for me and everyone I was with. To be fair we had a large party with a heaping handful of kids. However that being said, our waiter was typically MIA, the bread was stale with zero flavor , and the food was also severely under seasoned. I had gotten a gnocchi special, my husband got the shrimp scampi , my brother in law in front of me got the shrimp and scallop diavolo. Every single person at the table added a massive amount of salt and pepper to their dish. No one's had flavor at all. My sister in law next to me got the vodka sauce with penne and her pasta was hard and under cooked. My martini was not balanced, way too tart so I had to ask for a cup of ice on the side. Overall I think the kitchen here could be killing it if they tried the food before serving it. They need to kick up the flavor by 100!!! If everyone needs salt and pepper to enjoy their meal and we had 12 people at the table, you're missing something guys.

Great service, awesome food, and unique interior design! Very good food here; pasta is paired with elevated flavors. Definitely check this place out if you like pasta, garlic, and Italian!

Unlike most of the places in the area, they were actually OPEN! Good, attentive staff/service. The food smelled and tasted great!

We've been coming here for years and were very exited to come back for a meal during this trip, unfortunately it appears that they have changed their menu to be Italian focused. While the food was still good it wasn't quite the meal that we had been looking for. The dish photoed specifically claimed to have goat cheese but it was very scarce. However, I would highly recommend the golden pear martini. The wine glasses were giant which was exciting, but the wine was expired. The chicken parm would be a solid pass in our opinion and the Alfredo was bomb. Giant serving sizes and you don't need to worry about wearing a turtle neck.

This place was great, from their appetizers to their food. I like that you can mark the appetizers that you want from their list and their prices were pretty reasonable too. Service was very friendly too.

Fun place. First come first serve. So very long wait if you don't get the first seating. Appetizers are the best- lamb lollipop and garlic soup. The pasta mains were ok. Delicious pear martini.

food was good. nothing dazzling and amazing, but it was a good food. the restaurant had a pretty good vibe and service was nice as well.

Delicious tapas, wine and drinks. Good service as well and nice bar and environment..

Food was pretty good, cleanliness was not up to par. There were huge bowls of uncovered grated Parmesan sitting all around unattended, next to cleaning supplies ect. I would not go back.

So charming and amazing food. Great for family fun. Taylor our bartender was absolutely adorable and made killer drinks. The small plates are perfect for sharing. The bread and roasted garlic that is served to the table is the reason you go there. Delish!

On our visit to Pico to attend the Killington Music Festival, we looked for some comfort food and we chose Garlic - based on the reviews. It had a warm atmosphere, not too busy at around 5:30pm. The decor was rustic, garlics everywhere (in a tasteful way) and saw a few salt blocks - interesting. We had the mussels for appetizer. The soup base was so flavorful that we used the bread to soak up all the juice. For main course we tried the veal cutlet and house pasta with meatballs. The cutlery was juicy and thin. The pasta was okay. So summary we will be back again.

Unbelievable food, service, and atmosphere every time. Anyone saying otherwise is a Karen. Also extremely fairly priced compared to other restaurants near Killi. These guys kill it.

We loved this place! The food was great, the service was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxing. They also offer seasonal craft beers & both of the Sour Beers were good.

The garlic is our favorite spot to go to when visiting Killington! No reservations walk in & take out only! The tapas menu offered in the bar area is a must try and fun to share! The staff is awesome

Chicken Marsala with garlic mashed potatoes was delicious. Service was great and our server was super friendly and attentive. The ambience was rustic but perfect after a long day of skiing.

It was really good and value for money place. A must go when in Vermont. Tge bread and roasted garlic they give in starting is too good

Our absolute favorite place to eat in Killington. Cozy ambiance, good food and cocktails. A must visit every fall.

The place is beautiful, the atmosphere is good, the bad thing is that the drinks are very expensive, the sangria has more water than wine, I don't give the food a 10

Had dinner in the bar after work. Very much enjoyed the atmosphere. We were able to catch the game while munching on the freshly made bread. The bartender did a nice job taking care of us. Dinner was chicken parmigiana. Well prepared with a generous portion. We'll definitely return again soon.

Love this place! The atmosphere is amazing. Classic ski resort coziness. We had the lamb chops mussels and tortellini and it did not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive. Definitely will be back!

Ratings: 4.5 Stars It's just 5 minutes drive from Killington. They don't take reservations so we went there after Killington closed. We had to wait about half an hour because they open at 5pm. Good thing we were there the first group because the lines got longer. We could smell garlic from the parking lot and there are tons of garlic hanging around inside the restaurant. They gave us roasted garlic with baguette on the house. The appetizers were good. Garlic mussels is a must try ! The lamb rack was really tender and juicy. Chicken Alfredo was a bit bland but Penne Alla Vokda was good. Our server was very attentive and considerate. I and my friend wanted to share our dishes and he split our foods to two plates without us even asking. Very nice ! If you are going during busy hours, make sure you place order quickly otherwise you have to wait for food for a long time. One thing I want to point out is that you have to be observing when go to the bathroom since the door signages are very confusing. I would like to suggest that they change or make the signages on their bathroom more clearly so people can tell which is for men and women. I saw men going into women's and vice versa lol.