Jessica's at Swift House

Name: Jessica's at Swift House
Address: 25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT, United States, 05753
Telephone: (802) 388-9925
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (925)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753

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2 people

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Jessica's at Swift House Inn is located in Middlebury, Vermont, just two blocks from downtown Middlebury. Set in an 1814 stately home, surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, Jessica's elegant atmosphere is the perfect place for a dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for four to forty. Come experience Chef Rob Fenn's seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu.

Jessica's is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our wine list, one of only a handful of restaurants in Vermont and fewer than 1400 restaurants world-wide so honored.

Outdoor seating is weather dependent.

Please note when making a reservation that parties of 2 are allotted 90 minutes to dine; parties of 4, 2 hours and parties of 6 or more, 2.5 hours. Also, please note that we plan on seating your party in the dining room at the time of your reservation. If you'd like to relax with a pre-dinner beverage in the bar or parlor, we invite you to arrive well before your reservation time.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(802) 388-9925
Website
https://swifthouseinn.com/dine/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Robert Fenn
Catering
Unfortunately, we do not cater offsite events at this time.
Private party facilities
Call 802-388-9925 for any questions about private events.

Location
25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753
Neighborhood
Middlebury
Cross street
Route 7
Parking details
Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 925 people are saying

Jessica's at Swift House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vermont
Best Overall
Vermont
Best Food
Vermont
Best Ambiance
Vermont
Great for fine wines
Vermont
Romantic
Vermont
Good for special occasions
Northern Vermont
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jessica's at Swift House offers a "wonderful experience" with "superb" food, "amazing" service, and a "cozy" atmosphere. The restaurant is praised as the "best" in Middlebury, featuring a "creative menu," "extensive wine list," and "outstanding" cocktails. Guests appreciate the "attentive" staff and "beautiful" setting, making it a "special" dining destination.

925 Reviews

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Chris
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is spectacular, the best in the area. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is so cozy. We try to come here whenever we are in Middlebury.
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Paula VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful classic Vermont inn. Wonderful experience. Superb in every way.
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Karen VIP
Des Moines9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Warm and casual ambiance. Terrific sommelier and wine options.
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Susan VIP
Vermont11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessica's always delivers a high quality dining experience. The wines and bar drinks are also top notch. I recommend Jessica's to anyone looking for the best fine meal in or near Middlebury, VT.
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Tom
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in Middlebury Vermont. The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. The all treat you like the only person in the house. The food is perfect all the time. The bar service is outstanding. When you leave it is like saying goodbye to close friends.
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Michele VIP
New York City51 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful Inn. Professional welcoming staff! The bar is darling and the drinks are handcrafted and delicious. Dinner was excellent! Very professional service, very welcoming and knowledgeable. The duck was amazing! Chicken thigh also very different and delicious. This is a place that you always will feel like a very special guest. We will continue to visit this restaurant whenever we are in the area beautiful ambience.
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Alex
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely delectable meal at Jessica’s. Our waitress Zoe was a complete doll very attentive and the owner. Matthieu was super nice as well. The venue was beautiful, not loud or rushed. We will definitely be back!
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David VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovley dinner. The rack of lamb was perfectly cooked. Jada, our waitress, was charming. Overall, a great evening.
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Juli VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food, ambiance, hospitality, mixed cocktails & great wine list. We are so lucky to have this gem of a place in our town of Middlebury, VT
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Matthew
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable evening, nice ambiance and wonderful and professional staff. Food was overcooked on several plates, duck ended up a little dry and scallops were burned on one side. Otherwise ver good time
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FAQs

Jessica's at Swift House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 388-9925.

Jessica's at Swift House is rated 4.9 stars by 925 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

25 Stewart Lane, Middlebury, VT 05753

Additional information

Cross street
Route 7
Neighborhood
Middlebury
Hours of operation
Weekday Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking on site for up to 40 cars.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert Fenn
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://swifthouseinn.com/dine/
Phone number
(802) 388-9925
Catering
Unfortunately, we do not cater offsite events at this time.
Private party facilities
Call 802-388-9925 for any questions about private events.

Jessica's at Swift House

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