The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant
24 Elm St, Woodstock, VT, 05091
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Address :
24 Elm St
Woodstock, VT, 05091 - Phone (802) 457-1818
- Website https://www.princeandpauper.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:00pm
- Mon : 5:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Dan T.
Delicious food; great wine, beer and spirit selection. Smaller establishment that does not encourage walk in patrons so plan ahead and make a reservation as it will be well worth your planning to eat at this restaurant!
(5)John N.
My lovely wife brought me to Prince and pauper for a birthday dinner. I had the duck and she had the lamb. We started on with the appetizers she having the Bolognese and I had the mission fig tart. Both appetizers were great and will certainly get it next time. We had a phenomenal Burgundian wine and the service as everyone else has mentioned is phenomenal. Our meals were great as was the desert. Certainly will have to come back when in woodstock again.
(4)Angie Y.
Although my husband and I have also come here before to dine as regular guests, my review is a bit unique as it has to do with the fact that we had our wedding here. YES, the P&P does weddings! And they do a FANTASTIC job. Among the rave comments we received from our guests was this one: "Best food I've ever eaten at a wedding (as a guest, bridesmaid, or bride)-- hands down!" Disclaimer: We had an intimate reception of 55 guests (similar to a rehearsal dinner in size) in the restaurant itself, but as I understand it, the P&P can cater to weddings of larger sizes next door on the lawn of the Woodstock Historical Society (where we had our ceremony). The food: Fresh ingredients, delicious flavor profiles, and wonderful attention to detail and presentation. Our wedding menu differed slightly from their prix-fixe menu for regular dining, but the food was prepared just as well as we have come to expect from the P&P Team, even as they had to serve all 50 of our guests at once. The drinks: Amazing wine selection, well-paired to the food that is served here. The bar manager, Clemens, has concocted a lovely list of cocktails and we chose to serve two such libations as "specialty drinks" during our reception. The staff: The owner, Mr. Talento, and his staff are incredibly accommodating and gracious. Our cocktail hour and dinner reception went so smoothly, neither my husband or I had to blink an eye. Instead we were able to focus on enjoying the company of all of friends and family. The P&P took such good care of us, we can't wait to come back and enjoy another delicious meal!
(5)Larisa B.
Not a good experience, and very overpriced. My dining partner's veal piccata came with a rock in it that nearly broke a tooth. My fish was fine, but the "lightly floured pan seared" coating was thick and greasy, and the meal did not sit well at all as the evening wore on. Lovely host and wait staff, but overall the place is a bit stuffy and stiff. If you come, stick with the bistro menu and get something simple like steak and fries.
(1)L D.
For me, the best parts of the evening (besides my out of town guests) were our waitress and the salad (greens, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette). Had some of all three entrees ordered by our table and thought the food was fine, but really just ok. Place is comfortable enough. Pretty pricey though.
(3)Goran L.
We started with calamari for appetizer which was delicious and was served with a nice sauce. For dinner I had the pork schnitzel so tender and nice, very delicious. My girlfriend had the mushroom risotto cake and she loved it. For dessert we shared the coconut mousse and the creme brûlée and both were awesome. The setting was vintage and really nice and cozy. The service was also great and for the dessert menu the server brings over a tray displaying all of the desserts, hard to say no to! Overall we really enjoyed ourselves!
(5)Laura K.
I saw that this restaurant had good reviews. The hostess at the Woodstock Inn, where we're staying, said the restaurant was her favorite. Several people I chatted with at the spa today said it was wonderful. None of them were wrong. The 3 course, prix fix dinner was $49. After paying $75 for a mediocre dinner in the pub here last night, that seemed utterly reasonable. Decided to try some foods we don't normally eat. There were about 5 appetizer choices. My husband chose mussels in a white wine, garlic and diced tomato sauce. He thought it was great. I do t think I like mussels, but got brave and tried one. Fabulous! I had red cooked duck spring rolls. Crispy, tasty - I couldn't bear to put sauce on them because they were great as is. Entrees: I chose a rack of lamb that came en croute (wrapped in puff pastry), with spinach and mushrooms inside the pastry. It didn't look as expected - it wasn't on the bone, it was three large slices on the plate, with a bit of brown sauce on the plate. Accompanied by a potato croquette, petite green beans and roasted carrots. It was beyond wonderful. Tasty, and the spinach, mushrooms and sauce complemented the perfectly medium lamb. Husband had veal normande. Thin veal cutlets cooked with a sauce of apple jack brandy and Apple cider, with rice pilaf, and the same green beans and carrots on the side. Again, it was way beyond our expectations. The whole meal was just fabulous. One piece of advice - we were seated near the host station and saw a lot of people get turned away, so make reservations!
(5)Frances V.
We ate at the Prince and the Pauper during our weekend stay in Vermont. Every local we met recommended it and said it was their favorite. Was a bit more casual than expected...but then it's Vermont and we were coming from Manhattan. The service was great! Our waiter made very good recommendations. My husband did the set menu-he started with the seafood crepe and thought it was delicious-chunks of lobster. Yummy! He then got the lamb for his entree and he ate every bite. I ordered the filet and it was perfectly cooked. We ordered the cheesecake and apple pie-could not go wrong with either one. Delicious cappuccinos. We would def go back on our next trip.
(4)J R.
We had heard this was the best restaurant in town. You couldn't prove it by our meal. It was a disaster. They seem to have too little help. We were left alone for long periods of time. Food came out of the kitchen hot or miss and some in our party were served well after others. The food was average at best. Some dishes over salted and the fish overcooked and dry. There are better restaurants in the area.
(3)Hayley B.
Cozy. Perfect service. Toasty bread. The house-made country pate was scrumptious. The lamb in puff pastry made a return visit essential. I love this place.
(5)Steph G.
We returned to this place after dining there 15 years ago on our first anniversary. The food is actually very good here, but you wouldnt necessarily know it from the atmosphere or the menu. The decor was teetering on outdated/rundwon. The waitress, while attentive, was a little on the "familiar" side. The menu descriptions were uninspiring so we didnt have high hopes. But the dishes were significantly better than we expected. There are a few weird asian dishes thrown in but the duck spring rolls we ordered were fairly good (they could have used a little more duck). All in all, a very good meal.
(3)Ron N.
OMG, what a disappointment this time. There is no need to repeat the comments of other critics, just to agree that it is not worth the money or time to eat there anymore. We were given a very odd table, near a noisy party of ten business folks, and assumed it was because of reservations for all the better choices (we were early in the evening). But, NO. The other tables remained empty, while we sat at this silly location. My wife's swordfish was dry (either overcooked or previously frozen -- even though the waitress had assured us their fish was fresh). The salad, (one of the three things in the $49 prix fixe menu) was totally unimaginative. Some long carrot strings that were hard to eat, and random greens and a cherry tomato, if I recall. We get a better side salad for free at any local small family restaurant. So the $50 if just for appetizer and entree, in reality. Our appetizer choice was the Mussels. The flavor of the Thai prep was OK, but not close to the best we have had. The real problem was that the mussels were the really large ones -- and thus had small pearls in them which caught us by surprise and could have broken a tooth. Almost every one had to be gingerly eaten, to tease out the embedded pearls. Small PEI mussels would have been far better. I had the lamb, in pastry crust, which was OK, but not a wow. The one positive were the veggies in each of our dishes. Perfect prep of beans, etc. So....$50 a person to be delighted with the vegatables? The waitress was excellent, and accommodated our questions with options for sides, etc., and seem just as distressed by seeing the discomfort of the location of the table, but powerless. The Maitre D' who placed us there was not to be seen after awhile. He greeted us very properly as if he was in charge of a fine restaurant, but he isn't., sorry to say. The advice we got from our hotel (the wonderful Woodstock Inn), after we said we had been disappointed with Prince and Pauper, was for several better options. We should have asked their advice first, instead of believing the 5-star reviews in Yelp.
(2)ilya k.
We read about this restaurant and stopped by while in Woodstock. It was all booked for the next 3 days (since we didn't make reservations, so we weren't expecting to get a table really, just decided to wing it). However, what was interesting the place was half empty with many empty tables! We got on waiting list for the next day and went across the street. Next day when we went back and got a table. The same situation - half of the tables were empty even though it was supposed to be all booked. The food was good decently priced. We got house smoked salmon as appetizer and it was surprisingly good- I did not think smoked salmon could be anything special but they proved me wrong. Most wine options were only by bottle, which I think high class restaurants can let themselves do and Prince and Pauper is trying to do the same without being one. Bottom line, make a reservation and enjoy your dinner. But if you don't eat there, eh, you didn't miss anything extraordinary.
(3)Alison C.
The Prince and Pauper is perfectly suited to its Woodstock location. The rustic tavern embodies its name and resembles a pub from the 1800s, which makes it the perfect place to guzzle a beer in front of a fire while watching the snow fall outside on the quaint village. My company happened to be staying in town for a conference, and one evening we decided to voyage through the snow to this area favorite. We scattered ourselves around the main dining room and set to work ordering cocktails and making decisions on the fixed menu. My vodka with club soda was perfectly strong, which got the night off to a quick start. For my first course, I selected the seasonal Apple Cider Butternut Squash Soup. Sadly, the broth was watery and bland, lacking the heartiness I had craved. A sprinkling of cinnamon and/or nutmeg would have substantially improved the dish. A House Salad was a delightful next dish, mainly due to its topping of bold blue cheese. For my entree, I opted for the Organic Sesame Seared Atlantic Salmon and was decently satisfied. The Fillet of Atlantic Salmon had was organically raised and pan seared, but unfortunately over-cooked. The fish had been lightly encrusted with sesame seeds, which added texture and flavor though. The fish was served over a bed of noodles in a spicy, aromatic peanut sauce, as well as accompaniments of pickled ginger, wasabi and bok choy. The bok choy was tough and needed additional cooking, but the other elements were fabulous. We finally made it to the presentation of the decadent dessert tray. My table decided to go all out and sample several different items. I did not try the Profiteroles, but they looked delicious. However, I did have several bites of the Chocolate Stout Cake. I found the cake too dry, but its hard chocolate ganache frosting and dusting of chocolate chips were enticing enough to cause me to throw caution to the wind and scrape them off the cake, no matter how unclassy that might have been...The Carrot Cake was fabulous all around, though. The frosting was perfectly sweet and covering such a moist, earthy cake. With its friendly staff, home-style cooking, and relaxed pub atmosphere, The Prince and Pauper acted as the perfect haven for a blustery day. The bowl of jelly beans waiting at the exit was the perfect touch to maintain our lighthearted smiles even after our experience came to an end.
(3)Bryan D.
We have been going to Woodstock for years now and it would not be complete without stopping in to the P&P. Food is just amazing!! Make sure to make a reservation.
(5)Liz B.
This is a very nice atmosphere - I had booked a table two months ahead of time, letting them know it was my husband and my 10th wedding anniversary. When we arrived we were given a funny little table in the corner of the bar - I felt like they forgot about us several times. I had expected a better table. On weekends it is price fix for $49 which includes a small salad, an appetizer and entree. I had the pate, and my husband had the ravioli - both were excellent. I had the duck based on reviews here, and my husband had the veal. The duck was excellent, the veal was pretty average. Both were served with a kale side dish (tough dish to serve to the masses, although I did like it), roasted vegetables, and some type of wild rice that was nothing special. We were too full to order dessert, although they looked great. I'm giving it three stars more based on service than food quality. Not once did anyone mention "Happy Anniversary" which I thought was odd considering I mentioned it to them, and then our being stuck in the corner at a lousy table seemed very strange.
(3)Lynn J.
Hubby and I enjoyed our second visit here on my birthday. Again, we dined on the reasonable prix-fixed menu, both having the specialty of the house, rack of lamb. It was incredible! My husband started with the French onion soup, I had the duck spring rolls. Both were absolutely delicious. I think you would be hard pressed to find anything not wonderful here. The service is amazing, and the food impeccable.
(4)Eric G.
Excellent food. I got a filet mignon that was quite good. Tried their Gravlax which was also excellent. Great wait staff too!
(5)Ira R.
This is the first time we've visited this quaint restaurant in downtown Woodstock, VT. We had heard good things and the menu has always looked intriguing but for some reason we never ended up here. Well we are planning to change that now! After deciding to go with the standard Prix-fixe menu, we started with the Quail appetizer and the Proscuitto appetizer; both were outstanding. The quail was a unique twist on old-fashioned BBQ. Then came the salads, which were straight-forward but good. For main entrees I tried the Lamb and my wife had the Veal Scallopine. Both were excellent selections and were delicious. We finished the meal with an espresso chocolate torte and the creme-brulee, which were both outstanding. In addition to a reasonably priced prix-fixe dinner, the wine selection, although not extensive, is likely to have something for everyone. We sampled several glasses of the featured wines and it paired surprisingly well with our meals in spite of our choosing it before selecting our entrees. The waitstaff was courteous and prompt; the timing was excellent so that we were able to relax and dine without feeling rushed or waiting between courses. All in all a great experience; we will definitely be back. Note: Dressy-casual is the requirement; jackets not required but they do not allow shorts and t-shirts (according to a sign on the door.)
(4)Tammie P.
Just get the duck.
(4)Lee D.
A visit to Woodstock would not be complete without an evening at The Prince and The Pauper. The interior is quite charming - I'd call it country elegant - with Hitchcock chairs, white table cloths, and colorful landscape artwork on the walls. The service is outstanding - the hosts and servers are warm, welcoming, and professional - and the food is delicious. During my most recent trip (tonight), everyone in my group ordered from the bistro menu - Sesame Seared Salmon, Maine Crab Cakes, and Grilled Sirloin Strip Steak. We had Pear Crumble and Creme Brulee for dessert. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This is the sort of special place where you really want to savor the moment.
(5)Nick D.
This a little gem of a restaurant right in the middle of the village of Woodstock. Nicely decorated, with white tablecloths and candles, and friendly but very professional service . The wine list, though short, had a nice variety of domestic and imported wines at reasonable prices. The menu is pretty standard - steak, veal, duck, pasta - and the prices all surprisingly low. We shared the house-made country pâté and it was excellent. It comes with toasted baguette, cornichons, pickled onions and some fruit compote. The salad that comes with each dinner is fresh and tasty and not overdressed. My wife had the Wiener schnitzel with wild rice and I had the pasta with really nice veal/pork/beef meatballs in a slightly spicy marinara sauce. Portions are large. We shared a bottle of Crozes-Hermitage. For dessert we shared the house-made ice cream - good but not great and I had a glass of calvados. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a high-end dining experience at a reasonable price.
(4)Knittycats L.
Delightful upscale tavern atmosphere - the food is always incredible. If you stop by on the weekends they offer a Bistro Menu that is a great value.
(4)Matthew B.
I don't know of a better place to settle in for a long meal with friends. I can't stop ordering the lamb (it's that good). Many quality value wines on their list (not typical of woodstock dining...I'm talking to you Simon Pierce.) Servers capture the essence of why I like to be in Vermont. They want you to enjoy yourself but they don't run to fold your napkin when you get up from the table. They bring you amazing food that starts with great local ingredients. The kitchen staff puts care into everything that comes to your table. You eat at your pace. You say "yum" a lot. You smile a lot. You feel warm. Hopefully you're with people you really enjoy. You order more wine than you normally would because you don't want the meal to end (an extra glass, maybe a sambuca with coffee). When it's time to go, you just don't want to leave which just sucks but that's life. Everyone sighs and wishes that more days (and places) could be like this. In Boston, things are just not this way. They're not, but you can always come back...and you should...and you will.
(5)Brian R.
Me and the missus had the prix-fixe dinner Saturday night. Weekends, prix-fixe is the only option. Not a problem, really as we would have ordered some apps before our entree anyway. The dinner salad served between the app and entree was an understated and well executed mix of romaine and mixed greens with a slightly sweet balsamic vinaigrette. We both ordered the scallop app which was par for the course here. Very tasty indeed. But a bit overly decadent as they were swimming in a heavy cream sauce with sliced mushrooms. For an entree I went with Carre d'Agneau Royale - boneless rack of lamb with duxelles and spinach wrapped in puff pastry. On the side were haricot verts, potato gratin, and grated beets. Everything was tasty and I enjoyed every bite. But I had the distinct feeling that I was in a time warp. While I'm happy to see that the classics of gastronomy live on, there was no hint of a modern spin on anything here. The menu here could easily have been featured here or at any other fine dining restaurant in 1978. There is a strong allegiance with cream and butter here, so you may want to get a checkup before and/or after your meal here. The missus had the short rib special which was good, but not the best short rib we've ever had. A little beef stewy. We had wines by the glass so we did not look at their bottled wine list. The 4 whites and 4 reds by the glass were tasteful selections, and organic/bioldynamic wines were included. The staff was professional and courteous. I got the impression that the kinks in this operation were ironed out years ago - after all, I don't think hardly anything on the menu has changed in the last few decades. Okay, they probably change their menu seasonally, but I would be willing to bet that todays menu (the prix fixe menu) with its 6 menu options probably was 80% the same 15 years ago at this time. So this begs the question - if its ain't broke, do you fix it? The food and the service all work. But this place does not cater to the more adventurous foodie crowd. Adventurous foodies: think of this as a stroll through our rich culinary past. 3 stars on account of the price and my elevated cholesterol levels.
(3)Cole P.
Practically perfect in every way. Great food, perfect portion sizes, the best possible staff. I'm a first timer. I will be back soon.
(5)Jan S.
Lovely little restaurant tucked away on a Main Street in Woodstock. Had a delightful house-made pâté to start followed by salad and salmon. The wait staff was very attentive although our waiter neglected to tell us about the specials. I would definitely eat here again the next time I am in Woodstock.
(4)Townsend B.
The P&P is a brilliant nook with incredible food and service. My wife and I are New Yorkers and this is a staple stop for us whenever up North. It is as good as any top NYC restaurant without the glitz or drama. The atmosphere feels like you're in an exclusive New England secret-door club. The menu is quite veggie-friendly. The attention to detail is great and the portions are very European (read: just right - not too big). Our wine was paired wonderfully. The service has always been friendly and as respectful as being invited over by a friend without being in your face. Most everything seems to be sourced locally.
(4)Allison C.
We had a lovely meal here on Saturday night. We got the prix fixe, which is a salad, an app., and an entree for $46 a piece. I had the Oysters Rockefeller to start and then the Roasted Duck. The oysters were really good, served hot with spinach, bread crumbs and parmesan. My duck was incredible, one of the best I've ever had. It was served with a sweet ginger pear sauce and with the skin crispy the way duck should be. It came with wild rice and asparagus cooked just right. My companion chose the Ravioli del Giorno, which were three little ravioli in a white cream sauce with cheese (and some kind of sausage? i thought I tasted fennel...). I'm not sure what else was in there but they were delicious. Then came the filet mignon which my handsome dinner partner said was perhaps a bit on the small side but still very good. It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Next time he said he'd get the Carre d'Agneau Royal (aka lamb in puff pastry), which is apparently their "signature dish." We didn't learn this until after we had already eaten. He finished up with the chocolate and raspberry cake and I got the usual creme brulee and a coffee, all of which were fantastic. I'd definitely eat here again once I try all of the Woodstock favorites at least once. But first, we've gotta get to Pane Salute.
(4)Steve R.
Excellent and consistently great food. The atmosphere could use some work and I would love to see a better selection of French foods on the menu.
(4)Ashley M.
Per another Yelper, I decided to try this place out. When I first walked in, I was annoyed. We waited 5 min before the hostess sat us. Ageism? After being sat though, our server was wonderful, friendly and attentive. The decor is nothing to speak of at all. However the food was phenomenal, everything from the smoked chicken ravioli's that we started with to the maple walnut cheesecake that ended the meal was divine. I would be tempted to go back to Woodstock just to eat here again.
(5)Seafoodie R.
Fantastic restaurant in the heart of Woodstock Village. If you are passing through Woodstock definitely give this place a shot, good atmosphere and excellent food..... best in village!
(4)Suzanne C.
This place never fails! I haven't ever had a cold or bad meal. Always super tasty with great service. While most my friends and family aren't on YELP I can't tell you that they would all highly recommend this place. This time I tried stuff off the bar menu. The Fried chicken was superb as were the ribs. Yummy!
(5)Hannah C.
Definitely the restaurant you want to check out when visiting Woodstock. I had the lamb and my bf had the duck. Both were overwhelmingly delicious. We were both full to maximum capacity by the end of the meal, but we enjoyed every single bite! Cozy atmosphere with great service.
(5)Gary E.
One of my favorite's and has been for decades. They are expensive, but consistently good food and one of the best wine cellars you can find. Very small intimate place, not to be missed.
(5)Wendy N.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for guiding us to this place. We arrived right as they opened and had a seat at the bar. We both had martini cocktails which were a little price ($14 each) but I guess that's about going rate these days. Bartender helped us select something gluten free for me to eat. They were VERY helpful and knowledgeable about gluten free. I ended up having the grilled strip steak with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. I normally don't like strip steak but this was DELICIOUS and cooked to perfection! It was served with a garlic herb butter on top and WOW, it was SO good. Hubby had a Margherita pizza which he said was fantastic as well.
(5)Michele L.
Ok so we arrived in Vermont after a 4 hour drive on the first day of our honeymoon and it was 19 below zero in Vermont and dark outside. The inn we stayed at suggested we try the town next over for food since it was 730 pm on a Monday and nothing was open nearby. We drove 20 minutes starving like hounds and stopped at the very first place which was prince and the pauper it was too cold to decide so we went in. The building must have been 200 years old- It was dripping with historic rustic charm. Coming into the warm dimly lit toasty place was like a warm hug. The set up was cozy, casual but upscale- WONDERFUL. The hostess was a sweet lady who made is feel so at home. The private booth seating was perfect and the meal was amazing. To start, My husband had a french fish soup. i had these amazing duck eggrolls. When i realized they had mushrooms and i am allergic the waiter told my husband to enjoy them for me and he brought me pate instead at no charge and it was excellent and strange..I never had before and I loved it!! The food was to die for here... so good that we are stressing about how and when we can get back there!!! The whole experience felt rich and set the tone for our indulgent honeymoon. I cant recommend this place enough... so romantic and warm. This is what a french place should be.
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