Restaurant Poco

Restaurant Poco is a restaurant in Burlington, VT, located on Main Street in the downtown core. It operates as a shared plates restaurant and bar serving globally inspired cuisine built around selectively sourced ingredients, with a cocktail, beer, and wine program alongside the food. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 until close and offers takeout, but does not accept reservations. It holds a rating of 4.60.

The restaurant is owned by Chef-Owner Stefano Cicirello, who moved into the brick and mortar space after running the Dolce VT food truck, partnering with his sister Susie Ely to open the restaurant. The space is intentionally intimate, seating 25 guests including six at the bar, with additional outdoor seating available during the warmer months. The dining room is lively and energetic, with music that can be loud but a comfortable atmosphere designed for sharing plates and drinks with company. The menu is built for communal dining, encouraging guests to order multiple plates for the table rather than individual courses, and dishes arrive as they are ready. Dessert specials and espresso are offered to close out the meal, and the kitchen works to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions when informed. Seating is first come, first served, with a waitlist once the room fills; a typical seating runs between one hour and an hour and a half.

The restaurant sits on Main Street, about a tenth of a mile from Battery Street and Pine Street, and roughly the same distance from Champlain Street Park and the Alliance Francaise community center. The Burlington train station is around a fifth of a mile away.

With a rating of 4.60 from its customers, Restaurant Poco has built a reputation in downtown Burlington for its shared plate format and the personally driven vision of its chef-owner.