Hearth & Candle

My boyfriend and I came here our first night in Vermont while on a road trip and staying at the resort for three nights — and we loved it so much that we ordered it for pickup the very next day! Everything was fantastic, from the food to the service. Our waitress (I wish I could remember her name!) was absolutely wonderful — so kind, upbeat, and genuinely happy to be at work. She was serving us in the Birch Room on Wednesday the 8th around 7:15 PM, if that helps identify her, because she deserves some recognition! We came all the way from Missouri, and The Hearth & Candle did not disappoint. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area — and you must get the deviled eggs and fried tomatillos… oh my gosh, they were amazing!

We dine here every year for 4 years. Dishes are as delicious as before. But my kids were extremely disappointed this year. My son entered the coloring contest and won. To my surprise, the manager didn't give the ice cream sundae as they did in previous years whe my kids won. He just said thank you. My son was disappointed.

We decided to try this place for dinner and brought our five kids along. From the moment we walked in, the host and manager were warm and welcoming, and we were seated quickly. The food absolutely lived up to the hype — every dish we ordered was excellent. Where things fell apart was the service. Although we were told it wasn’t a particularly busy night, the pacing felt unusually slow throughout the evening. Our server was friendly at first, but after we casually asked about her accent, the interaction noticeably changed. She seemed uncomfortable with the question and from then on became distant and short in her responses. Most requests were met with “I’ll be right there,” followed by long gaps where we wouldn’t see her for 10–15 minutes. When we were ready to pay, she was cleaning the

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Hearth & Candle and had a lovely experience. The food was flavorful and prepared with fresh ingredients, and the cocktails were also very tasty. The ambiance was cozy and we loved being able to have the entire restaurant for our friends and family, right on site at Smugglers Notch Resort. The owner Akash was extremely hospitable and easy to work with. He allowed us to arrive early to decorate the space, pick the music we wanted playing, and had menus printed specifically for our rehearsal dinner. My husband and I dined there the night before our rehearsal dinner as well and had another great meal.

My husband and I make an annual trip to smuggler‘s notch every year. I’m not exaggerating when I say that we plan our trip around the dates that The Hearth & Candle is open. They close briefly after Thanksgiving and we always have to make sure that we come back when they have reopened. I have never had a bad meal here, in fact every meal has always exceeded expectations. The quality of ingredients is top-notch, and the unique dishes, always surprise me. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. The best seat in the house is a cozy 2 person table right in front of their fireplace. A must visit restaurant if you are in the area. We already can’t wait to come back next year.