Restaurant Poco

Best meal I’ve had in Burlington. Menu is small but what a nice selection. Too bad I was only able to try the scallop with linguine for dinner. There was plenty of tasty tender scallops in the dish. So happy I decided to order the poached pear dressed with almond cream & saffron honey for dessert. It was a divine combination of tender sweet pear and creamy sauce. The service was great and my only regret was not discovering this place earlier on my trip. Will definitely visit next time I’m in town.

This restaurant is FANTASTIC. My wife and I spent a weekend in Burlington eating at some of the better known and respected restaurants and happened to walk by this place one morning on our way to the bakery, August First. Intrigued, we decided to check it out on our last night and we fortunately saved the best for last. They don’t take reservations and despite being busy we were able to grab a window table. You’re able to see some parts of the lake from the outdoor and front window seats which is nice. The staff, including the owners, are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is inclusive and fun with great music and an eclectic mix of patrons. The entrees are meant to be shared and come out as they’re completed. While the suggestion was 2 dishes/person, we ended up fine with 3 selections but did get dessert. There’s definitely an Asian slant to many dishes. Our impression is that you could end up mixing and matching entrees that don’t work well together but we had the charred broccoli with peanut sauce and cashews, then the dandan noodles, and finally the pork belly and pears. All three were amazing, worked well together and had brilliant flavors. The cocktails were all very refreshing and, for some reason, pink. They have a great beer and wine selection as well. For dessert, we ate the one dish they had, poached peaches with cinnamon ice cream and a pistachio crumble on top. The ice cream and crumble were great. We’d be back tomorrow night if we were staying longer. Make sure to eat here the next time you’re in town.

We went to Poco on a Friday in mid September right at 5:30 PM as they opened. A small line of about 7 groups was already formed. As we got to our table and reviewed the menu we enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and tasteful music - which was mostly 70s through 90s. The menu had about 12-15 items to order for tapas. Roughly half were meat and half were largely vegetable based. The drink and cocktail menu also had a nice assortment of options mostly between 10-13 dollars. We went with 3 tapas food items: the fingerlings roasted potato chunks with a crispy exterior complete with rosemary and a high end parmesan with an aioli, the Kung Pao cauliflower which was marvelously cripsy with one of the best asian style sauces I have had in Burlington, and the 7 spice chicken very soft thigh-like meat and deeply marinated in a curry. We reviewed the food in that order with about 5-8 minutes between each of them. I would also rate them in that order as well - with the fingerlings being a must have for anyone going to Poco. All in all I came to Poco with a hunger for tapas and the variety and quality of the sauces, flavors, and ingredients were excellent. This is now in my top 3 restaurants in Burlington. It is great value and about 20-25 bucks per person getting about 1.5 dishes. If you are in the area and hungry for a nice blend of foods look no further!

The food here was delicious! We tried the Broccoli, Dan Dan, Korean Chicken, and Halloumi… they were all phenomenal! My personal favorite was the Halloumi. Cool building and atmosphere too, a very cool, unique idea for a restaurant. Nice location, and the outdoor seating was great. Friendly staff as well!

Wow. What a meal! My husband and I shared 4 plates plus a dessert and every dish was perfection. The potatoes were particularly delicious -- perfectly crisp on the outside, and the sauce that came with it was phenomenal. The cacio e pepe risotto was perfectly cooked, creamy and savory. Cocktails were great too! It's not a large restaurant but has a cozy, intimate vibe. Our waiter was attentive and helpful despite it being very busy and him taking care of what seemed like the entire dining room.

f you are looking for a memorable dining experience in Burlington, this is your spot. We never would have found this if it weren’t for talking to some locals. They take no reservations, they are very small inside but offer outdoor seating as well as a small bar area. Excellent ambiance inside. It is tapas style/small plates that are between 10-20 dollars per dish. And as for the main event… the food… I cannot even put into words how much care and thought was put into these dishes. Someone in the kitchen knows what they are doing. Also, gorgeous, colorful presentation of each plate. My husband and I are foodies and have had a lot of good meals in our life.. but this might be in the top 3. We ordered 4 plates for two people and it was the perfect amount of food. If you appreciate a good dining experience, this is for you.

My wife and I looked forward to tapas that would bring us down memory lane from our travels in Europe. A rough start ended with a happy finish. Our meal order fell through the cracks. After more than half an hour wait I questioned our server as to where our meal was. Answer: the ticket was misplaced…. Our server took ownership of the bungled order. Drinks were covered, and a lovely side of quartered potatoes in a delicate house made mustard sauce, on the house, was sent out to garnish our meal. We had grilled shrimp spiced to perfection, grilled green beans equally as grand. Popsicle style lamb chops grilled and seasoned as none I have had since our participation in an eloquent fund raising event in Aspen, Co. Kudos to the bar tender! My Manhattan lived up to my high standards. The staff is great. Yes, high priced but worth the experience. Be kind to the staff where ever you go!

Wow! My husband, son, and I shared LOTS of dishes & everything was yummy. I especially enjoyed the fingerling potatoes & the ribeye. We ate outside on a warm summer evening. I only went inside for the bathroom & was so impressed with the decor! Sounds weird to mention that in a restaurant review, but the creator’s wonderful style was apparent. Check out this place!

Best restaurant in Burlington! I've eaten there twice, and the food amazed me both times. Prices are reasonable. Do I wish the space was 4x larger and they accepted reservations? Of course! But the food is heavenly. I've never had cauliflower that tasted so good.

I don’t like posting reviews no matter what happens at a certain establishment but this was striking. I have always had a fantastic experience here. I’ve had wait staff go above and beyond when they serve me. They have always been incredible. I liked coming here so much that I inquired about the silverware they use. After I asked that, the host gave me nothing but eye rolls and ignored me. He made it obvious that he was ignoring me. He walked past me and gawked at me several times while he went upon his business. I can’t help but feel like if I were a paying customer as I’ve been several times I would have been treated kindly. Because I’ve always been treated well when I’m going on for dinner. I have friends who have worked here and they always loved and appreciated this place. It’s a shame what’s taking place now. I loved this restaurant. It was somewhere I’d suggest to friends and family until the way I was treated tonight.