Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a venue partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
Why this business stood out
The verified notes
- French-inspired, farm-to-table wedding menus
- Owner Christine deeply hands-on with couples
- Custom menu design built around each wedding
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Peter Galgano
10 months ago
This is a teriffic restaurant, our first visit was this evening. The charcuterie was excellent, they raise their own pork, and cure their own salumi, The prosciutto was fantastic, nicely aged, not too dry, excellent texture. Accompaniments were house made picked vegetables from their garden, even house made Dijon. Perfect. Really enjoyed the Waygu Burger, wow, it was awesome, came out juicy and hot, right off the grill, dressed with home cured bacon, with a large serving of really crispy fries and a salad with a very nice, light vinaigrette. The deserts we delicious as well. Great service. Fair pricing. A really good meal. We''ll be back!
Bob M
a year ago
AMAZING ! Imagine you have a big beautiful roomy house filled with your favorite relatives and friends and a couple of your cousins are gourmet chefs who are cooking one of the most delicious dinners you will probably ever have. Except that we just met all our favorite relatives and friends for the first time when we got there, that was our real experience at Tourterelle last night. Very fresh Oysters, chilled, and fabulous with FRESH GRATED HORSE RADISH. Octopus consummately tender inside, flawlessly charred outside, BEST EVER. DUCK cooked ideally red and JUICY ! Served on a pillow of PURPLE MASHED POTATOES !?! Along side superbly Grilled Vegetables ! I only tasted the Bouillabaisse, but ...
Sarah Steinle
12 months ago
We couldn’t have dreamed up a more perfect wedding venue partner than Christine and the Tourterelle team. From the very beginning, Christine was helpful, accommodating, and enthusiastic - determined to help us plan the wedding of our dreams. She took the time to meet with us multiple times throughout the process, thoughtfully talking through how to bring our vision to life. One of the things we appreciated most was her flexibility and creativity. Christine worked with us to design a menu that went beyond the traditional offerings, and even went above and beyond to craft our signature cocktails, including one that required an ambitious amount of carrot juice and crystallized oranges! Her com...
Roger Bourassa
a year ago
We’ve driven by Tourterelle countless times over the past six years and finally decided to stop in with out-of-town guests — what a treat! Christine Snell, the owner, came to our table upon request and warmly shared her story about the restaurant. She was a gracious host, and her commitment to showcasing local artists (the current display was by Anne Cady) added a special touch to the ambiance. The food was excellent, the service attentive, and the setting elegant yet welcoming. This will now be one of our go-to spots for hosting guests in Vermont. Highly recommended!
Garrett Hayashida
3 months ago
We went to the restaurant, but didn't stay at the hotel. The food was delicious, service was great, and atmosphere was hopping.
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
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Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
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Lake and pasture views that photograph beautifully at golden hour.
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Sunset over Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks behind it.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.