Favorite Places in C'ville
Food Scene
Peter Chang
2162 Barracks RdExcellent, not run of the mill Chinese at a reasonable price
Authentic French bakery. Also serves great breakfast and lunch.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrAuthentic French bakery. Also serves great breakfast and lunch.
Not open for lunch. Doesn't accept reservations. Amazing Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced and beautiful presentation.
41 locals recommend
Now & Zen
202 2nd St NWNot open for lunch. Doesn't accept reservations. Amazing Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced and beautiful presentation.
Traditional Va setting with fine cuisine worth the price. Classic European fare in a traditional inn setting outdoors, indoors, by the fireplace or in a private room. Lovely for special group dinners or a more intimate dining experience. Make reservations.
30 locals recommend
The Ivy Inn Restaurant
2244 Old Ivy RdTraditional Va setting with fine cuisine worth the price. Classic European fare in a traditional inn setting outdoors, indoors, by the fireplace or in a private room. Lovely for special group dinners or a more intimate dining experience. Make reservations.
Long-standing Cville favorite with different venues inside. Looks shabby-chic from outside - part of the allure. Upstairs more formal and all white. Downstairs has a bar and jammed up intimacy. Ground floor is in-between. Worth the price.
83 locals recommend
C & O
515 E Water StLong-standing Cville favorite with different venues inside. Looks shabby-chic from outside - part of the allure. Upstairs more formal and all white. Downstairs has a bar and jammed up intimacy. Ground floor is in-between. Worth the price.
Terrific food and friendly service - dine inside or outside. Great for vegetarians with the blue plate special.
47 locals recommend
Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main StTerrific food and friendly service - dine inside or outside. Great for vegetarians with the blue plate special.
Good French food at a more reasonable price than its sister restaurant (same owner) Fleurie. Lovely shady outside dining area by the fountain in the central plaza of pedestrian mall, or tiny intimate indoor area.
28 locals recommend
The Petit Pois Restaurant
201 E Main StGood French food at a more reasonable price than its sister restaurant (same owner) Fleurie. Lovely shady outside dining area by the fountain in the central plaza of pedestrian mall, or tiny intimate indoor area.
Fabulous bread, pastries, cakes, tartes.... you can't do better!
33 locals recommend
Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main StFabulous bread, pastries, cakes, tartes.... you can't do better!
Deli style, choose your plate of delicacies or sandwiches & soup, but don't miss the pastries/tartes/cakes! Indoor and outdoor dining choice. Good choice for that special wedding cake!
8 locals recommend
HotCakes
1137 Emmet St NDeli style, choose your plate of delicacies or sandwiches & soup, but don't miss the pastries/tartes/cakes! Indoor and outdoor dining choice. Good choice for that special wedding cake!
Small, fun place with a hidden outdoor terrace in backyard. Inside has upstairs and downstairs. Order a series of small plates to accompany your wine or beer.
41 locals recommend
Bang!
213 2nd St SWSmall, fun place with a hidden outdoor terrace in backyard. Inside has upstairs and downstairs. Order a series of small plates to accompany your wine or beer.
One of the best kept secrets for an intimate, delicious lunch in Cville. Make reservations!
The Inn at Court Square
410 E Jefferson StOne of the best kept secrets for an intimate, delicious lunch in Cville. Make reservations!
Don't know where you could best their choice of bagels, their service, price and.... customize your bagel with a huge selection of yummy choices both vegetarian and carnivore. Inexpensive tasty and fast even when there is a line! They have 2 other locations: on the UVA corner and just south of the by-pass on VSH 29. You can also order your choice of bagels by the dozen .. Not a franchise: you have to come here for them!
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveDon't know where you could best their choice of bagels, their service, price and.... customize your bagel with a huge selection of yummy choices both vegetarian and carnivore. Inexpensive tasty and fast even when there is a line! They have 2 other locations: on the UVA corner and just south of the by-pass on VSH 29. You can also order your choice of bagels by the dozen .. Not a franchise: you have to come here for them!
Many varieties of toppings on thin pizza by the slice or the pie. Choose from what you see or invent. Walk-thru line for quick service. Economical and right on the pedestrian mall by the movies. Indoor and outdoor seating.
42 locals recommend
Christian's Pizza
100 14th St NWMany varieties of toppings on thin pizza by the slice or the pie. Choose from what you see or invent. Walk-thru line for quick service. Economical and right on the pedestrian mall by the movies. Indoor and outdoor seating.
For that special evening..sparing no expense. Intimate setting, indoor and outdoor dining, excellent food & small portions. Make reservations.
41 locals recommend
fleurie restaurant
108 3rd St NEFor that special evening..sparing no expense. Intimate setting, indoor and outdoor dining, excellent food & small portions. Make reservations.
Fine cuisine in a vineyard restaurant. This is about a half hour drive from Cville up VSH 20.
30 locals recommend
Palladio Restaurant
17655 Winery RdFine cuisine in a vineyard restaurant. This is about a half hour drive from Cville up VSH 20.
Friendly with good food or just go for a drink in Belmont which is a hidden local hangout.
128 locals recommend
Tavola
826 Hinton AveFriendly with good food or just go for a drink in Belmont which is a hidden local hangout.
Classic European fare in a traditional inn setting outdoors, indoors, by the fireplace or in a private room. Lovely for special group dinners or a more intimate dining experience. Make reservations.
30 locals recommend
The Ivy Inn Restaurant
2244 Old Ivy RdClassic European fare in a traditional inn setting outdoors, indoors, by the fireplace or in a private room. Lovely for special group dinners or a more intimate dining experience. Make reservations.
Clifton Inn, its ground and restaurant provide an unforgettable experience. Excellent food and a step back in time.
Clifton Inn Drive
Clifton Inn DriveClifton Inn, its ground and restaurant provide an unforgettable experience. Excellent food and a step back in time.
Fun brewery with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on "the Brew Trail" - VSH 151 enroute to Wintergreen. Works well for children outside. Great selection of beers and food like pizza to accompany it.
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdFun brewery with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on "the Brew Trail" - VSH 151 enroute to Wintergreen. Works well for children outside. Great selection of beers and food like pizza to accompany it.
Reminiscent of a German beer hall with good craft beer and food if you like. Located at Ix Park south of the pedestrian mall, with many other interesting places to visit in the Ix complex.
80 locals recommend
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SEReminiscent of a German beer hall with good craft beer and food if you like. Located at Ix Park south of the pedestrian mall, with many other interesting places to visit in the Ix complex.
Best for the outdoor rooftop drink with friends, but there is a restaurant downstairs as well.
55 locals recommend
Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar
422 E Main StBest for the outdoor rooftop drink with friends, but there is a restaurant downstairs as well.
Good food located in mid-town/West Main within a mecca of small shops to enjoy.
31 locals recommend
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main StGood food located in mid-town/West Main within a mecca of small shops to enjoy.
The Inn restaurant is just west of Charlottesville and has good food with nice views from some rooms and a pub atmosphere in another.
12 locals recommend
Boar's Head Resort
200 Ednam DrThe Inn restaurant is just west of Charlottesville and has good food with nice views from some rooms and a pub atmosphere in another.
Hidden on an alley off the pedestrian mall. Mostly French/European cuisine.
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWHidden on an alley off the pedestrian mall. Mostly French/European cuisine.
The Local
824 Hinton AveFine Belmont neighborhood restaurant
Popular and often crowded Belmont restaurant. Reservations NOT accepted so you may need to wait or begin with an aperatif at the bar.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello RdPopular and often crowded Belmont restaurant. Reservations NOT accepted so you may need to wait or begin with an aperatif at the bar.
Excellent food and often crowded with little space between tables. Does NOT take reservations. Located at the juncture of 250-W and Owensville Rd outside of Cville.
62 locals recommend
Duner's
4372 Ivy RdExcellent food and often crowded with little space between tables. Does NOT take reservations. Located at the juncture of 250-W and Owensville Rd outside of Cville.
Essentials
We all love Whole Foods for its wide variety of organic foods.
103 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdWe all love Whole Foods for its wide variety of organic foods.
Great selection of wines at prices that can't be beat. Interesting international foods, organic produce and other products. The most friendly staff in Cville!
64 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2025 Bond StGreat selection of wines at prices that can't be beat. Interesting international foods, organic produce and other products. The most friendly staff in Cville!
Faster to walk to Krogers than to drive! They have many organic choices as well as traditional items and are open long hours. Includes a pharmacy. Economic choice.
46 locals recommend
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill CenterFaster to walk to Krogers than to drive! They have many organic choices as well as traditional items and are open long hours. Includes a pharmacy. Economic choice.
Wide selection of health food options and supplements in easy walking distance.
7 locals recommend
Rebecca's Natural Food
1141 Emmet St NWide selection of health food options and supplements in easy walking distance.
So many high quality products, especially imported food and wine. Also has a good bakery, deli, seafood section and cafe. You can buy store-prepared dinners and snacks and take them to the cafe to eat, with or without warming them in the microwave. Easy to spend a long time just looking around!
29 locals recommend
Foods of All Nations
2121 Ivy RdSo many high quality products, especially imported food and wine. Also has a good bakery, deli, seafood section and cafe. You can buy store-prepared dinners and snacks and take them to the cafe to eat, with or without warming them in the microwave. Easy to spend a long time just looking around!
Arts & Culture
Live Arts
123 E Water StCommunity theatre with a wide and lively variety of performances.
Cabell Hall
Everything from symphony to jazz to Messiah sing-in with outstanding performances
Culbreth Theatre
109 Culbreth RdGood UVA theatre in walking distance
Remarkable collection for a small town and in an impressive building
43 locals recommend
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
155 Rugby RdRemarkable collection for a small town and in an impressive building
Unique collection of Australian Aboriginal Art
28 locals recommend
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA
400 Worrell DriveUnique collection of Australian Aboriginal Art
Heritage Repertory Theatre
109 Culbreth RdUVA theatre has terrific productions and fine ambience.
UVA's most beautiful performance venue-- known for its outstanding acoustics and historic decor. Performances include classical orchestral and string quartets, jazz, vocal ensembles.
Cabell Hall
UVA's most beautiful performance venue-- known for its outstanding acoustics and historic decor. Performances include classical orchestral and string quartets, jazz, vocal ensembles.
An amazing and large artists' co-op where you can see artists at work and buy directly or buy from their joint gallery. First Fridays there is a fun opening at 5 p.m.
60 locals recommend
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWAn amazing and large artists' co-op where you can see artists at work and buy directly or buy from their joint gallery. First Fridays there is a fun opening at 5 p.m.
Historic home of Thomas Jefferson. At the visitor center, see the film and visit cafe and gift shop. Then shuttle up the mountain to see the view, architecture and decor, visit the colonial kitchen, wine & beer cellars, ice house, slave experience tour, as well as flower and vegetable gardens.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHistoric home of Thomas Jefferson. At the visitor center, see the film and visit cafe and gift shop. Then shuttle up the mountain to see the view, architecture and decor, visit the colonial kitchen, wine & beer cellars, ice house, slave experience tour, as well as flower and vegetable gardens.
Step back in time and visit the home and grounds of James Monroe.
127 locals recommend
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyStep back in time and visit the home and grounds of James Monroe.
The home of James Madison. Visitor center, gardens, slave home reproductions, and the home has been restored to its original state. Extensive grounds provide a fine hike.
62 locals recommend
Montpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdThe home of James Madison. Visitor center, gardens, slave home reproductions, and the home has been restored to its original state. Extensive grounds provide a fine hike.
Entertainment & Activities
Outstanding international performances for music, dance, live streamed opera & local opera, family films, presentations by well known personages (John Grisham, Hilary Clinton, UVA president, etc) & private cocktail parties
99 locals recommend
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StOutstanding international performances for music, dance, live streamed opera & local opera, family films, presentations by well known personages (John Grisham, Hilary Clinton, UVA president, etc) & private cocktail parties
Here in one delightful pedestrian mall you will find welcoming restaurants, shops, music, theatre (one block down on Water St), films, bars, coffee & ice cream or gelato cafes.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
Here in one delightful pedestrian mall you will find welcoming restaurants, shops, music, theatre (one block down on Water St), films, bars, coffee & ice cream or gelato cafes.
Gorgeous views from the terraces for enjoying a glass or bottle of wine, wine tastings & momentos inside, good wine, polo games on Sunday afternoons spring through fall (weather permitting). They also host events.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmGorgeous views from the terraces for enjoying a glass or bottle of wine, wine tastings & momentos inside, good wine, polo games on Sunday afternoons spring through fall (weather permitting). They also host events.
Lovely views, tasting room, restaurant (call ahead for reservations), good wine.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdLovely views, tasting room, restaurant (call ahead for reservations), good wine.
Unique vineyard, good wine for tasting or to share a bottle inside or on the terrace, fair weather oen air musical and picnic or buffet evenings
262 locals recommend
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnUnique vineyard, good wine for tasting or to share a bottle inside or on the terrace, fair weather oen air musical and picnic or buffet evenings
Live bands of varying genres in a restored and historic building.
91 locals recommend
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StLive bands of varying genres in a restored and historic building.
Shopping
Terrific shops with covered walkways. Ranges from Banana Republic to Ben & Jerrys & Barnes & Noble - plus restaurant selection, many clothing stores, Greenberry's Coffee, Richies Shoes, Talbots, Lindt Chocolate store, etc.
78 locals recommend
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NTerrific shops with covered walkways. Ranges from Banana Republic to Ben & Jerrys & Barnes & Noble - plus restaurant selection, many clothing stores, Greenberry's Coffee, Richies Shoes, Talbots, Lindt Chocolate store, etc.
Great & durable stuff for the home and yard. Easy to find a gift here too. The Barracks Rd Shopping Ctr store has closed, but the warehouse is open north of Cville on Rte 29 in Madison Co (about 21 miles).
Plow & Hearth
1107 Emmet St NGreat & durable stuff for the home and yard. Easy to find a gift here too. The Barracks Rd Shopping Ctr store has closed, but the warehouse is open north of Cville on Rte 29 in Madison Co (about 21 miles).
Arts and Crafts by local artists - on the downtown mall. Other shops with handcrafted items on the mall too.
39 locals recommend
Live Arts
123 E Water StArts and Crafts by local artists - on the downtown mall. Other shops with handcrafted items on the mall too.
Upscale shops such as l'Occitane, Brooks Brothers, Whimsies (for children), LuluLemon, Vineyard Vines, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, etc Restaurants and cinema plus Trader Joe's too.
25 locals recommend
Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond StUpscale shops such as l'Occitane, Brooks Brothers, Whimsies (for children), LuluLemon, Vineyard Vines, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, etc Restaurants and cinema plus Trader Joe's too.
Good general food and supplies store and a fast walk from here --though a little farther south in Barracks Rd Shopping Ctr than Krogers.
91 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
159 Community StGood general food and supplies store and a fast walk from here --though a little farther south in Barracks Rd Shopping Ctr than Krogers.