My wife and I vacation in northern Vermont every summer and have been pleasantly surprised by the high quality of food, service, and atmosphere provided at Le Belvedere Restaurant in the relatively small city of Newport. The restaurant overlooks beautiful Lake Mephremagog with green mountains...rising from its shores, and with sailboats and motorboats coming and going. We love the fine dining room with its table cloths, candles, glasses and quality table settings. The Bistro is less formal but also very comfortable. The menu is quite extensive , interesting, and delicious. Our favorites are the Seafood Risotto and the Duck Breast. And on Thursdays they offer their Sushi Menu in addition to the regular menu. Yesterday we enjoyed sushi, ordering tempura vegetables, tuna tartare, and a crispy unagi roll, all of which were delicious. Their wine list is also very good. However, we are most impressed by the people who work there! We are always welcomed by the hostess with warm smiles, and once seated the server fills our water glasses with a smile and questions about how we are. The waiters and waitresses are also very friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu, charming and helpful. Don't miss this restaurant gem when you are in the area. We will definitely be back next summer!More