The best restaurants in Charlottesville

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416 W Main St

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2244 Old Ivy Rd

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120 E Main St

French, Italian cafe, serving steak, seafood and pasta dishes like lobster tail and gnocchi, plus wine, beer and cocktails.

317 E Main St

Laid-back BBQ spot featuring smoked meats like brisket, chicken, pork and burnt ends, plus baked beans and corn bread.

249 Ridge McIntire Rd

Cozy Vietnamese eatery offering a menu of pho, spring rolls, and milk tea, along with some healthy options.

509 E Water St

Ribs, chicken & brisket served in a tropics-themed bar & grill with a patio, darts & arcade games.

594 S Pantops Dr

Casual place offering homemade pasta to-go and a few desserts such as cheesecake.

110 2nd St NW

Easygoing joint with retro decor dishes a wide range of diner staples, including all-day breakfast.

1420 Richmond Rd

Casual eaterie offering smoked meats like pork and chicken plus a burger and beer menu.

2025 Library Ave (Crozet)

Clean restaurant with a full bar, serving sushi and hibachi.

3912 Lenox Ave Unit 320

Casual, family-friendly eatery featuring a menu of pho bowls, spring rolls and other Vietnamese dishes such as noodles.

315 Rivanna Plaza Dr #100

Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

109 2nd St SE

Luxe rooms featuring antiques in a refined 1839 farmhouse on a vineyard, plus upscale dining.

72 Saddleback Farm (Afton)

Inviting eatery turning out hamburgers & many craft beers in a brick-walled space with a patio.

212 E Main St

Laid-back eatery featuring sushi and hibachi-grilled steak, chicken and seafood dishes, plus a drive-thru.

2105 W Main St (Waynesboro)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

431 Gander Dr

Casual eatery featuring all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot, plus a sauce bar.

100 Zan Rd

Long-standing eatery with mahogany booths & a sidewalk cafe dishes out all-day diner classics.

415 E Main St

Buzzy Spanish eatery offering tapas & wine in an industrial-chic setting with a lively bar & patio.

904 Monticello Rd

Wood-fired pizza, calzone and rotisserie chicken establishment known for friendly service.

946 Grady Ave Ste F

Southern cuisine, local beer, and craft cocktails are on offer at this casual restaurant in the Draftsman Hotel.

1106 W Main St

Classic Southern dishes from local ingredients, served in comfy digs with lots of reclaimed touches.

227 W Main St

Longtime venue in Downtown Mall offering classic Italian eats, including family-style options.

221 E Main St

Relaxed nook with hip decor turning out creative puff-pastry waffles with savory & sweet fillings.

214 W Water St

Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

2119 Ivy Rd

Local institution since 1923 serving American fare amid rustic wood decor, with a student bar scene.

1521 University Ave

Creative menus featuring Southern & Mediterranean bistro fare with happy hour in a modern setting.

FIG, 1331 W Main St

Upscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.

2010 Bond St

Laid-back eatery specializing in Neapolitan pizzas, as well as gelato and other desserts.

2115 Jefferson Park Ave

Casual restaurant at The Shops at Stonefield for traditional Korean barbecue and side dishes.

2075 Bond St #180

Old-school eatery with limited seating serving diner classics such as burgers & pie in compact digs.

1407 University Ave

Relaxed, intimate eatery offering classic Peruvian specialties such as ceviche, tacu tacu and lomo saltado.

365 Merchant Walk Sq Building 1400, Suite 100

High-energy New American chain with wood-fired pizzas & bistro fare served in industrial-chic digs.

2055 Bond St #180

Cozy eatery offering rotisserie chicken, mac 'n' cheese, and other comfort fare, plus cocktails.

711 Henry Ave

Funky hangout offering creative tavern eats & a full bar, plus pinball & a patio.

1304 E Market St

Chill restaurant for Japanese eats, dumplings and poke bowls, plus a selection of the namesake alcoholic rice wine.

522 2nd St SE Unit E

Informal spot serving American cuisine to go with a large craft beer menu.

1035 Millmont St

Meat-centric American eats & a big beer menu offered in a woodsy, kid-friendly joint with a patio.

3311 Worth Crossing

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

3912 Lenox Ave

Bright Southern-inspired eatery serving brunch and dinner dishes, alongside cocktails, beer and wine.

973 Emmet St N Ste A

Contemporary Japanese eatery with a casual ambiance known for all-you-can-eat sushi.

171 Seminole Ct

Laid-back option with a big menu of casual American, Italian & Greek dishes, plus breakfast all day.

1250 Emmet St N

Hibachi dishes and sushi are served at this casual eatery with friendly service, including teppanyaki presentations.

1836 Abbey Rd

Light, healthy, flavor-packed place serving vegan pho, Banh MI and other tasty noodle dishes.

110 E Main St

Informal bar/eatery in a historic farmhouse since 1995 with refined Italian meals & outdoor seating.

2244 Ivy Rd

Original features of a former mill add history to this upscale, resort eatery with an American menu.

200 Ednam Dr

Casual restaurant serving comfort food like soul food, seafood, and Caribbean fare.

820 Cherry Ave

European-style cafe on the Downtown Mall offering wine by the glass, charcuterie, and small plates, plus outdoor seating.

406 E Main St

Contemporary alehouse with a sleek interior whipping up updated American fare & craft brews.

245 Merchant Walk Ave Unit 100

Offers French small plates, boards & shareable dishes, with a handsome bar for cocktails & wine.

108 2nd St SW

Prep-school-themed sports tavern for the UVA set offering TVs, fancy burgers, draft beers & more.

102 14th St NW

Warm restaurant whipping up Southern staples such as fried green tomatoes and catfish, plus craft cocktails.

421 Monticello Rd

Favorites like meatloaf & pot pie join updated Southern fare in a former diner with plaza seating.

119 W Main St

Trays of BBQ & other Southern grub served in a cool, rustic setting with beer on tap & patio seats.

117 Apple Tree Ln (Waynesboro)

Coffee drinks, breakfast & lunch in a homey building with a patio at the Oakhurst Inn.

1616 Jefferson Park Ave

Seafood and pub grub are paired with tropical-inspired cocktails at this vibrant beach-themed hangout.

225 W Main St

Bright, modern restaurant offering New American sharing plates, plus craft cocktails, wine & beer.

511 W Main St

Happening spot with rustic-chic decor offering updated Neapolitan-style pizza & snacks.

205 Monticello Rd

Vietnamese spot serving pho, noodle soups and spring rolls in casual digs with bubble tea.

900 Gardens Blvd Ste 500

Casual chain eatery offering an American buffet with carving stations, fresh-baked bread & more.

576 Branchlands Blvd

Chain teppanyaki grill serving steaks & seafood, plus sushi & a traditional Japanese menu.

237 Connor Dr

Casual eatery offering bowls of ramen with slow-cooked bone broth, plus rice bowls, and sake.

522 2nd St SE Unit E

Old-school bar with a patio on the downtown mall serving up elevated Southern pub fare & live music.

109 W Main St