CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center

Name: CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Address: 930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT, United States, 05255
Telephone: (802) 362-9100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (535)

$30 and under

American

930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT 05255

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

curATE café in Vermont promises to bring a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches, flatbreads, entrees and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.

curATE will delight diners enjoying the museum’s art and beautiful grounds. The café will be the perfect spot for a special lunch or afternoon beverage – curate your own experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(802) 362-9100
Website
https://www.svac.org/cafe/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT 05255
Neighborhood
Manchester
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 535 people are saying

CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Vermont
Best Overall
Vermont
Great for brunch
Vermont
Innovative
Vermont
Healthy
Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Vermont
Great for scenic views
Vermont
American
Southern Vermont
Best Overall
Southern Vermont
Best Food
Southern Vermont
Best Ambiance
Southern Vermont
Great for brunch
Southern Vermont
Innovative
Southern Vermont
Healthy
Southern Vermont
Great for outdoor dining
Southern Vermont
Good for special occasions
Southern Vermont
American

Review summary

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CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center offers a "beautiful setting" with "outstanding" food and cocktails. Guests praise the "varied menu" and "excellent" service. The art gallery ambiance adds charm, making dining memorable. While some service inconsistencies were noted, overall, it's a "delicious" and "fun location" for dining with an artistic touch.

535 Reviews

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sue
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a very pleasant experience .. service , food and ambiance are outstanding ..
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Elizabeth
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was absolutely incredible—perfectly curated, beautifully prepared, and seasonally on point. Unfortunately, the service did not come close to matching the quality of the kitchen. Our server was noticeably impatient and disengaged, lacking the warmth and hospitality one expects in a dining experience of this caliber. Despite our friendliness and enthusiasm to be there, there was no attempt to connect with us or guide us through the menu. We were a party of four adults, genuinely eager to explore and likely to over-order had we received even a hint of thoughtful engagement or enthusiasm. It felt like a missed opportunity—for both the restaurant and for us—to turn a great meal into a memorable experience.
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Edna VIP
New York City14 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
After a previous 5-star lunch, we were very disappointed with our 2-star pre-concert dinner. The service was inattentive and lackadaisical; my branzino was the smallest and driest, I’ve ever had; the pastry for the dessert was raw and inedible. The view, as always, was outstanding, but that does not compensate for the meal. I would hesitate to return.
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Karen
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A delightful assortment of interesting choices, We shared a selection of appetizers and each was a nice presentation and quite tasty! Our friend ha, the Bibb salad which I envied! And super deserts!
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Rebecca
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just ok. Beautiful setting. Love being able to walk through the museum after brunch.
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Stanford
Montreal / Quebec11 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location…..quiet , elegant Food was great, service, exceptional… Cocktails …..amazing Decent wine list …cheese fondue …excellent Make sure you see the museum while you are there
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diane
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitstaff was amazing, great food and loved looking around the art gallery before dinner. It was a very nice evening and we would definitely go back.
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Lisa VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always - wait staff excellent, food excellent - my go to place!
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Kelly
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside on a spectacular summer early evening. There was light jazz playing and the patio was adorned with bright flowers. The staff are attentive. The cocktail and dinners were bright, flavorful and we ate every bite! We would certainly go back when we are in the area! Thank you!
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Heily
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our lunch very much. Food and service were great. However, when I looked at the bill when I got home. I noticed I got charged for the flatbread that we did not order.
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CurATE at Southern Vermont Arts Center is rated 4.7 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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930 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT 05255

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Brunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.svac.org/cafe/
Phone number
(802) 362-9100

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