Food & Drink

The Charlottesville area is known for its high density of restaurants, and you’ll find a wide variety of cuisines here. From Nepalese to Peruvian and Honduran to Turkish, you’ll find flavors from all over the globe in one place. You’ll also find traditional Southern American favorites and an abundance of locally sourced ingredients. Chefs and restaurant owners work with local farms nearby to source fresh produce, meats, cheese and more for their seasonally inspired menus.

The price point and formality of restaurants in the area ranges widely, from college eats to fine dining.

With all the places and ways to eat in the area, building out your ultimate foodie itinerary is easy.

• Eat outside at one of many restaurants with outdoor seating

• Try lots of foods in one place at a local farmers’ market or the Dairy Market, the region’s first food hall

• Pick up food for the day and bring it along to refuel wherever your itinerary takes you. Many of our area wineries allow outside food!

The Charlottesville area is also home to more than 40 wineries and a thriving community of independent breweries, distilleries, and cideries.

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