Alla Vita, Llc - MONTPELIER

This is a great olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop. You can sample the different oils and balsamic vinegars and if you are lucky enough to be there between 11-2 you can grab a delicious bistro lunch. The fancy grilled cheese was delicious, as was the berries and beet salad with goat cheese. I was even able to get a glass of wine to go with my lunch.

We stopped here since it was recommended by a local. We had passed it thinking they only sold olive oil but we were so wrong. We had turkey and caprese paninis which were excellent! They don't offer a large selection of salads or sandwiches but if the salads are as good as the sandwich definitely give this place a chance.

We first walked right by what we thought was an oil and vinegar shop. When a local saw us looking for lunch he steered us to Alla Vita. Limited lunch menu of salads and sandwiches but what they do have is excellent and changes everyday. Inviting space, friendly staff, great food.

Ordered a head of time so I would not have to wait. They indicated it would be fifteen minutes(15). Which was fine. Arrived, had to wait. Finally got my salad. Paid and went home. Opened my salad container. VERY disappointed. Hardly any chicken(3 very small pieces, no walnuts and just a dash of blue cheese crumbles. Soooo I called. Spoke to a woman who said they had a bad morning, their food delivery truck never showed up, so they had to scale back on putting items in the salad.My question? Why sell the salads full price and not tell the customer. I would have chosen something else! Instead of being very disappointed to say the least!

I cannot express enough how delicious their lunch varieties are! I love that you can make alterations upon request and the menu changes weekly! The selection of wine is outstanding. I was even able to purchase certain wines from Australia that are so hard to find with some help of the owner.100% recommend!