Rustic Roots - Burlington

When walking into Rustic Roots you automatically feel the community Jesse Erickson has created. Even while busy everyone is taken care of in a timely manor. You will find Jesse behind the bar helping out by making drinks beside the other bar tendersand check in on the regulars and greeting any first timers like myself. When you are seated, either at a table or the bar youhave your servers full attention. Drinks come quick even if you order some of the fun cocktails listed, with alcohol from thelocal distillery or a simple water. I ordered Alfredo Flatbread adding Chicken and a simple vodka with cranberry juice. TheFlatbread was a perfect thickness to support the creamy homemade alfredo sauce with perfectly cooked chicken bites and sundriedtomatoes to heighten the flavor. I was hypnotized by the heavenly smell that I couldn't wait and burnt the roof of my mouth lol.I wouldn't expect anything less from this experience with the creative and experienced chefs in the kitchen. I will be comingback to experience more of the menu and atmosphere. This place is a definite must. Worth the trip.

I 've been here a few times for cocktails and/or an app and have been pleased with the experiences, so I wanted to give the (quintessential, Wisconsin-must) fish fry a try. I suspect (and hope) that tonight wasn 't really indicative of a typical Fridaybecause, aside from the standout texture and taste of the breaded haddock, the rest was lackluster at best. Staff was clearlyfrazzled from the start. I waited at the wait to be seated sign for quite some time, then decided to just take a seat at thebar instead. The potato pancakes were burnt and rough on the exterior, and yet somehow quite raw inside. I sat without abeverage for quite some time not once just upon seating myself, but twice, and though my meal came out speedily, my French Onionsoup was entirely forgotten. I mentioned it when the food was delivered, and was told they 'd check the ticket, but it stilldid not arrive. Over halfway through my meal, I inquired with my server, and it came out a bit thereafter, so I set theremainder of my meal aside to potentially revisit after the first course (the bill revealed in notes that probably shouldn 't bevisible to the guest that it must have never been rung in). Sadly, the soup was weak and lacking in flavor (though I 'm anadmitted FO soup addict and critic, so I gave space for that) and I wished I 'd never brought it up. Still, you 'll see I gave agenerous four stars, because the rating is based on an amalgamation of my visits, and not just this one. I 'm in hospitalitymyself so I get it, and I believe this was a one-off night. Still, I share in the spirit of honest reviewing. I 'll definitelygive it another shot, though perhaps not on a busy evening, and I 'll skip the soup.

Great place recommended by a friend. The cocktails were amazing. I enjoyed the Honey glazed salmon that was delicious. Others enjoyed the Greek ribs. It was an enjoyable experience.

Attentive staff. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. The bartenders make amazing cocktails including special requests. Amazing food. Always feel welcomed and appreciated.

Burlington is fortunate to have a fine dining restaurant like Rustic Roots in its downtown area. Excellent food, great service and relaxing atmosphere!!