The Mad Rose — Restaurant in Rutland City

If you’re in Rutland, VT, The Mad Rose is an absolute must-visit! From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a cozy, stylish atmosphere that sets the tone for a fantastic evening. The craft cocktails are nothing short of exceptional—each one is expertly crafted with fresh ingredients and unique flavors that are sure to impress any cocktail enthusiast. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic or something a bit more adventurous, the bartenders know exactly how to deliver.

But it’s not just the drinks that stand out; the food is absolutely top-notch too. The menu is diverse, offering a range of dishes that pair perfectly with their cocktails. Whether you’re craving something light or hearty, every dish is made with quality ingredients and bursting with flavor.

Service is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. The Mad Rose is truly a gem in Rutland—whether you’re there for drinks, dinner, or both, it’s a place you’ll want to return to time and time again....

This place has changed hands a few times over the last 10 years. But the present owners have done a marvelous job, focusing on cocktails and small plates, with everything made inhouse as much as possible. We had the chicken parmesian and the potato pave and a house salad. They bread the chicken right there. With a delicious homemade tomato sauce and a mouth-watering dollop of Parmesan. The potato pave is something I have never had and it was wonderful. 1 in by 1 in by 3 in cuts of potato prepared over a 15 hour period. And served with aioli sauce. Scrumptious! The house salad was the way I like it: room temperature with spinach and greens and all the fixings. House dressing hit the spot. Their cocktails were delectable. You must give this place a chance. They are creating something unique to Rutland with their fantastic cocktails and...

Wow!

Did Rutland just score a great new cocktail bar? I think so!

The cocktails we tried were excellent and you could tell the mixologist is passionate! Not only was the presentation great but the drinks were divine. I can tell they're just getting started and felt like they had some of their summer furniture in limbo but I imagine within a month or so they'll get everything ready for the winter season.

I am excited to go back and try the food as the dishes seemed inspiring as well. The mixologist mentioned they have cocktail classes on the first Monday of each month which sounded really interesting too.

Props to the team at the Mad Rose for bringing something downtown and the greater Rutland/Killington area really needs!

We will be back soon and...