Restaurants
In its own quiet way, Charlottesville offers a culinary destination to make any foodie salivate and restaurants that can go plate-to-plate with any city across the country.
With an appetite for excellence, the entrepreneurial restaurateurs of Charlottesville operate more than 100 independent restaurants, cafes, bistros, grills and pubs.
These are people who are passionate about good food and great dining who make the most of abundant farming and agriculture in the area. The area hasn't adopted a "farm-to-table" approach - here, it's just a way of life. Always has been. Always will be.
The result is a dazzling array of menus that draw on the freshest foods of the region: organic produce, handmade cheeses, free-range poultry and grass-fed beef, all expertly prepared with a nod to regional traditions plus flavor influences from around the world. French? Japanese? Southwestern? Indian? Thai? You'll find it all alongside pulled pork, biscuits and black-eyed peas and traditional Virginia fare.
Much of the dining is casual, with most places offering a mix of indoor and outdoor seating to make the most of the mild climate. But locals offer atmosphere for any occasion, from formal fine dining to street food and treats found strolling the Saturday morning City Market, from stews made on-site to fresh crepes and melt-in-your-mouth donuts hot out of the oil.
Last but not least, food lovers take note: some of Albemarle County's best eats aren't found in restaurants at all. Visitors delight in seeking out the "hidden kitchens" of Albemarle County, meandering scenic back roads and stopping off at country stores and farm stands where flavor and freshness can't be beat.
Virginia's non-profit Local Food Hub also offers an online directory of where to find fresh, locally grown foods.
330 Valley Street Restaurant
- 330 Valley Street
- Scottsville, VA 24590
- (434) 286-7117
- Region: Scottsville
Lounge open 4pm-Midnight Monday-Friday, and Noon-Midnight Saturday and Sunday.
Aberdeen Barn
- 2018 Holiday Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- 434-296-4630
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Enjoy from the fires of our open charcoal hearth the finest USDA Certified Angus Beef, properly aged and cooked to your taste. Or should you prefer seafood, our menu selections include our same ... MORE >>
Al Hamraa Restaurant
- 929 2nd street SE
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 972-9907
Moroccan cuisine is one of the most diversified cuisines in the world. This is due to the interaction of Morocco with the outside world for centuries. The cuisine of Morocco is a mix of Arab, ... MORE >>
Albemarle Baking Company
- 418 West Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-6456
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Albemarle Baking Company has added a Pavailler brick furnace oven to their bakery – the first of its kind in Central Virginia. Their team of artisan bakers prepares everything by hand. ... MORE >>
Arch's Frozen Yogurt
- 2214 Ivy Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434-984-2724
Arch’s is a family owned and operated business, serving The University and Charlottesville communities. It’s owners Rob and Sandy Archer both hold undergraduate and graduate degrees from the ... MORE >>
Arch's Frozen Yogurt-Corner
- 104 N. 14th Street N.W.
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 984-2724
Arch’s is a family owned and operated business, serving The University and Charlottesville communities. It’s owners Rob and Sandy Archer both hold undergraduate and graduate degrees from the ... MORE >>
Arch's Frozen Yogurt-Emmet St
- 1232 Emmet Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 972-9000
Arch’s is a family owned and operated business, serving The University and Charlottesville communities. It’s owners Rob and Sandy Archer both hold undergraduate and graduate degrees from the ... MORE >>
Asian Express
- 909 W. Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- 434-979-9211
Asian Express was featured in the Best of C-Ville as Best Take-Out THREE years in a row!
Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches-Downtown
- 512 East Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-1862
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Gourmet Sandwiches & Subs. Homemade Soups, Salads, and Frozen Yogurt.Eat in, carry out or Cafe Dinning. Free delivery (limited area), business lunches and catering. Major credit cards ... MORE >>
Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches-Timberwood
- 1750 Timberwood Blvd
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- (434) 974-7616 | Fax: (434) 974-7661
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Southwestern décor highlights this unusual sandwich shop. Give your name at the counter and your food comes to your table in a bag with a cookie inside. Very tasty sandwiches. Open for ... MORE >>
Baja Bean Co.
- 1327 W. Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 293-4507
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
California style fresh Mexican. Family friendly with a festive environment. Enjoy quality food, great portions, and fresh fruit margaritas. Patio. Free parking with validation.
Baja Bean - Norte
- 2291 Seminole Trail
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 975-1070
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
California style fresh Mexican. Family friendly with a festive environment. Enjoy quality food, great portions, and fresh fruit margaritas.
Bang!
- 213 Second Street, S.W.
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-2264
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Delectable Asian flair to small meal menu, lots of fresh fish, homemade entrees, local produce and meats. Extensive martini menu and other fine offerings from the full bar, all served in a vibrant ... MORE >>
Bashir’s Taverna
- 507 E Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 923-0927 | Fax: (434) 923-0518
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Authentic no nonsense cuisine. Mediterranean food. “Top Notch creative cooking and brews, the best coffee on the Downtown Mall”-NBC29.com.
Lunch: Tuesday - Thursday 11:30AM to ... MORE >>
Basil Mediterranean Bistro
- 109 14th Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- 434-977-5700
Experience Mediterranean culture and style with your family and friends.
Located on trendy 14th Street in the heart of UVA campus, Basil Mediterranean Bistro is simply perfect for ... MORE >>
Beer Run
- 156 Carlton Rd. Suite 203
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-2337
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Monday through Sunday. Full service coffee and espresso bar, 15 beers on draft, many more bottled beers, wines and other goodies available. We cater, and we ... MORE >>
The Biltmore
- 16 Elliewood Avenue
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434-202-1498
A 20 year UVA Legend now featuring the largest outdoor patio and social space in Charlottesville; the Biltmore is the place to be on the Corner! Enjoy delicious and affordable salads, sandwiches, and ... MORE >>
Birdwood Grill
- 410 Golf Course Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434-293-6401 | Fax: 434-972-6084 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Overlooking the 18th green and Birdwood's beautiful natural setting, Birdwood Grill is a pleasant place to dine before, during or after your round. The Grill offers a continental breakfast menu, ... MORE >>
Bistro 1834
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 434.296.2181 | Fax: 434.972.6024 | Toll-Free: (800) 476-1988
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Bistro 1834 offers a pleasant atmosphere where overstuffed leather chairs invite guests to linger over cocktails and conversation. The expansive verandah with its stunning view of the Virginia ... MORE >>
Blue Light Grill and Raw Bar
- 120 E. Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (433) 295-1223
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Terrific seafood specialties with a wonderful, extensive wine list, microbrews and delicious appetizers. Comfortable seating and cozy bar scene. Full raw bar. Open 7 days; bar and raw bar 4:30 pm; ... MORE >>