Food & Drink
With an incredible array of restaurants per capita, the Charlottesville food scene boasts big city dining rooted in small town charm. Explore our area restaurants below and get ready for your next great meal!
Explore Our Restaurants
Start your culinary journey by searching for your preferred cuisine type. Filter for amenities like outdoor dining, takeaway, and weekend brunch.
Try a traditional southern meal at restaurants like the Ridley, Mockingbird, and the Whiskey Jar. Indulge in elevated dining experiences at Duner’s, Tavola, and C&O Restaurant. Sample fresh Virginia oysters at Public Fish & Oyster and explore a passport of flavors at Kanak, Guajiro's, and Al Carbon. Plus, take a step back in time when you dine at historic restaurants like Michie Tavern (est. 1784) and The Virginian (est. 1927).
Explore our exciting craft beverage scene with a fun cocktail, delicious craft beer, or tart cider, or sample the food menus available at many of our award-winning wineries.
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Charlottesville in the Media
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.