NECI on Main

Cutest dining room in Montpelier right now. Downstairs hidden gem. Craft beer, cider, cocktails made from scratch. Local spirits and great selection of whiskey and bourbon. Chef Adam Noe created menu.

This is a true gourmet restaurant-- the cooks are culinary students at NECI-- they put their full energy into making fine delicious food with a classic presentation. The bar downstairs was a great place to visit as well-- good for quiet conversations. Atmosphere was very cozy and wait staff most welcoming. I can't wait to return...

If you have ever eaten in a hotel/cooking school, you will know that it would be a positive experience. The students are following all the rules to the hilt. The supervisor ensure that service is excellent. And what comes out of the kitchen is superbly cooked and presented. The food is as good as any 5-star restaurant can offer, at a better price. The decor and seating arrangements are beautiful and comfortable too. Give yourself a treat!

Food is locally sourced, inventive and interesting. Drink and food menus change seasonally, presentation as well as quality is consistently good. Ability to discuss the food preparation with the chef that prepared it and learn what their thought processes were is a real treat and the students are happy to chat with the customers about their work.

Note: This is a working classroom, both for kitchen and service, so a misfire occasionally does happen. The black shirt wait staff are the experienced pros and will fix any issue as soon as it is brought to their attention.

The meal was great. The staff/students were very attentive and pleasant. They went above and beyond to ensure our large party (20+) was satisfied.

We really enjoyed the delicious food. From inside the restaurant you can even have a look through a window into the kitchen. The food seems to be prepared with love.

When ever we will be in this region again, we will stop for diner or lunch.

Great food, very good wine selection, quiet, classy environment. It is run by a culinary school, must try it. And the pricing is reasonable. Good value.

Tried the duck and my husband had the steak. Both were perfect! So glad we came here! Thank you from NH 🙂

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. A nice option for a drink and small plate before or after a movie.

I have been here 8 or 10 times by now, and the food and service have always been strikingly good.

Excellent restaurant. Marvelous fish and chips and PT burger is wonderful !

I absolutely love the bar downstairs
Excellent friendly service and reasonable prices

Food was great. Reasonable prices considering the quality.

Great outdoor dining...

Always a pleasant dining experience.

Wonderful food and service!

Incredible food, inexpensively.

Hoity toity tasty food!

Unfortunately the restaurant is now closed!

Awesome food!