New American Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA

“We have been celebrating my daughter’s living anniversary at Ivy Inn for the past 3 years. Food is exceptional and wait service is golden.“

“Vincent our waiter was so kind and very professional. We loved to speak with him. Great food, filet mignon was delicious and salmon (we asked plain for a illness) was soft. We loved the picture of Antelope Canyon and Mesa Arch (reminded us of our beloved west 🇺🇸). We highly recommend to eat here.“

“Chef Yoder is incredibly talented. Unexpected food combinations that blew us away. Amazing wait staff and don’t skip the beverage pairing! Highly educated sommeliers on staff! It was just dinner, it was an experience that I haven’t stopped talking about weeks later!“

“We had an amazing dinner with friends. Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“We had an absolutely incredible dining experience at Zocalo. The presentation and quality of the food were exquisite. We started with the gazpacho, a deliciously complex blend of flavors. The scallops were perfectly seared, the octopus delightfully tender, and the salmon expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. My personal favorite was the passion fruit dessert. The staff were kind and extremely attentive, and Chef Will even came out to greet us and inquire about our meal. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. You won't be disappointed by a visit to Zocalo. It is now, hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to!“

“Service excellence. Perfect setting. Fantastic food. Everything was great“

“My favorite restaurant!! Great food, wonderful service.“

“I had an amazing time working with The Wool Factory. Danielle and Rachael made the planning process flow with ease which, as a bride, you need in a venue. The space is amazing, the large windows and exposed brick are breathtaking making for fantastic pictures. My wedding was originally planned to be outside on the patio, however it rained so it was moved inside. The team was able to promptly make the change with no input from me on the wedding day since we already had a rain plan. All my guests loved The Wool Factory and had many compliments to give me over the venue, food, and cocktails. Worth every penny!“

“Excellent variety of beer, ciders, seltzers from local breweries. The food was awesome too!“

“Kay is first rate in hospitality! As server, her bright smile, compassion and attention to detail make the trips to Oakhurst Cafe worthwhile! As barista her cheerful beauty is poured into every cup making those days a pure delight.
Nodding towards the kitchen, I must say the chef’s cuisine is heard!
I would certainly recommend the Oakhurst to C’ville visitors. Strongly suggesting the days Kay is on schedule!“

“We can’t say enough good things about our experience at Duner’s! We had mixed drinks, appetizers, entrees, salads, soups and dessert. There were 6 of us and we all agreed EVERYTHING was delicious! Usually at most restaurants there’s at least one thing that isn’t as great when that much is ordered, but that definitely wasn’t our experience! We each tried a bite (or more) of everything that was ordered and we couldn’t have been more impressed! The only downside is the noise level, which unfortunately we contributed to a good bit, but the staff handled our larger party with grace and patience! The excellent food and service more than makes up for the noise. Highly recommend!!“

“No comments about the food, but, if you reserve a table you better double check. Yesterday was the second occasion when I had reserved a table for a special event and when I showed up on time I was told they were so busy and therefore had no table available. Not good business!“

“Performed with Soundnation Band of the Washington Talent Agency, and the hospitality was simply amazing“

“Rotating craft beer selections daily.“

“My company has a weekly, company-paid lunch from the restaurants around town and we finally got it together enough to order from Rev Soup (we often have, but have recently grown to be big enough that planning with enough time to put in the order has become a bit more challenging). So this week, we ordered, I went to pick up, everything was great, and then I turned to leave with the order and TOOK OUT the top case of red wine stacked for display. Fortunately, there were only two bottles in that box and no one was in the splash zone. I stood there, stunned, as Nikki and the staff immediately sprang into cleanup action. I (of course) offered to cover the cost of the busted bottles, but was rebuffed. Nikki was just so kind (especially given my ridiculous lack of self awareness with a large order in my arms and it’s consequences, and therefore totally my fault). Of course, the food was excellent and exactly what everyone at work had hoped. Everyone should go forth and have Revolutionary Soup often, but watch out for the wine (or watch out for me anywhere near the wine)!!“

“Awesome staff and food. Can’t wait to come back.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Tastings of Charlottesville’s wine dinner on 2/24, as a belated Valentine’s Day celebration. The evening focused on wines from Burgundy — specifically Côtes de Beaune and Pommard — and featured producer Domaine Rougeot.

We really love learning about wine (especially when it comes to pairing it with food) and we value educational experiences that are both insightful and free of pretension. We know that’s a delicate balance to strike, and Tastings absolutely hit the mark! 👏

The evening started with some Catsmo smoked salmon canapés, paired with one of the best traditional-method sparklings I’ve had: Vitteaut-Alberti Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc de Blancs. Trust me when I say you need to get a bottle!

The first picture showcases the flight of White Burgundies with a really delicious and cozy coq au vin. Our favorite wine was the third, Domaine Rougeot’s 2022 Saint-Romain “La Combe Bazin.” The nose alone was one of the most gorgeous I’ve experienced in quite some time — truly a stunning bouquet.

The second picture is of the flight of Pinot Noirs. With the reds, we enjoyed a lovely petite tenderloin and “Ma’s Scalloped Potatoes.” Of the second flight, our favorite wine was again the third. This time, it was Domaine Rougeot’s 2022 Pommard “Clos des Roses,” a natural, organic Pinot Noir from a walled monopole vineyard.

The evening concluded with a thoughtfully-curated cheese plate, Deb’s cookie of the week (a yummy oatmeal raisin), and a delightful taste of 2016 Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard.

We *thoroughly* enjoyed ourselves! The food, wine, and company were excellent. We can’t wait to visit Tastings for another wine dinner in the future! 🥂🍷“

“Great food, affordable drinks friendly staff.“

“Really great service and the food was incredible. As a business traveler, I look for locally owned restaurants. I'll definitely be back in the future.“

“We have dined at many Charlottesville restaurants over the years, but always come back to our favorite casual dining place, The Local. Great food, service and beverages. It’s like a fun family get together!“

“Hands down the best cocktails in Charlottesville. I absolutely love walking in to tavern & grocery and heading straight to their basement. The lighting and speakeasy vibes are 🔥
They have drinks for every flavor profile but I love their tequila and mezcal drinks best. I also REALLY encourage people to try the “dealers choice” from their bartenders. I think I had my favorite cocktail of all time when I told them a few flavors I enjoy. Andddd if you’re hungry their appetizers (and fries) are to die for.“

“After a long drive from NJ to VA it was great to have a relaxing dinner. I had the Root Burger; it was delicious. My husband devoured the fish & chips and my daughter was very pleased that grilled cheese was offered on the kids menu. Kudos to our server Wendy M. who was very professional, attentive, and kind.“

“Never had a bad time here.“

“We visited The Mill at Boar’s Head for a business lunch, and the experience started off strong. The initial service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and efficient. As the meal went on, though, the service became noticeably slower and less engaged, and we ended up waiting quite a while just to pay the bill.
The food itself was very good. I ordered the tomato sandwich, which had great flavor but was definitely on the messy side. Everyone at the table seemed to enjoy their meals. Overall, a good lunch with room for improvement in service consistency.“

“We had the best experience at Aberdeen Barn. The Oysters, Filet Minion and NY Strip steak was cooked to perfection! I have never had a steak that was cooked perfectly to what I ordered. The waiter Mike was outstanding. He was attentive to us and he anticipated our needs before we knew what we may have wanted. The entire staff was attentive to our needs so we had no wants. I would highly recommend this 5 Star restaurant for the wonderful staff and delicious food!“

“We highly recommend fried green tomatoes as an opener!!!!! Wowza!!!! We had a fantastic meal and the service was A1!!!!!“

“My party had a total of 17, which we made a reservation days prior. once we are there and seated, the 1 waitress took our drink orders whiched took about 35 minutes. We did receive water. I sat there almost 2 hours without the drink I ordered. We placed our order which took another hour, just to be told after 35 minutes of placing the order that most of what we ordered, they were out of. Two and a half hours of being there we received biscuits which was frozen in the center. One member of our party decided to order a To Go order online. That order was ready within 25 minutes. I was absolutely disappointed in the service given and the food. We had to advocate for ourselves just to receive a rightful discount or no bill at all. During this whole process we was there a little over three hours, some without drinks. some without food. We was given pizza to take home. I don't recommend!“

“Meh. The food was ok could have been cooked better but like atmosphere. Big Group tho and waitress was awesome!“