New American Restaurants in Charlottesville, VA

“Food was excellent. If you are going to charge for a bread basket that is the way to do it. Amazing. Chicken and shrimp perfectly cooked. Service was meh. Our server was also the bartended and never checked on food once it was dropped. My drink frequently sat empty (so much so that other servers filled it with pity). I was ready to cash out and get the check and my card sat on the table for over 10 minutes with our dishes done.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Fabulous quality food, warm caring service and a charming atmosphere! Overall, a very enjoyable morning and we will definitely be returning frequently! Thank you to Javier and Melissa for offering the best customer service! And shout-out to the Chefs!“

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

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

“So grateful for Wool Factory as a co-working space in Charlottesville! The aesthetic is great. They provide indoor / outdoor seating with outlets, and their staff is always friendly. The location is especially cool, both historic and settled in nature with a hiking trail accessible via the property ! Grab a hot beverage, a breakfast sandwich, and enjoy Cville's best hidden gem for co-working, journaling, meeting a friend! If you're working right up until 5 pm when the cafe closes, grab some dinner or have a work meeting at Broadcloth fine dining restaurant, just steps away from the cafe and co-working space. p.s. I love leaving with a bottle of locally made sweet vermouth or locally made cider. Thanks Wool Factory for all you do!“

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

“Rotating craft beer selections daily.“

“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!!“

“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! 🥂🍷“

“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)!!“

“Great food, affordable drinks friendly staff.“

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

“We held my sons rehearsal dinner here last night and it was great!! Everyone raved about the food and the service was top notch. Claudia was amazing as she kept everything moving and she took such good care of us. I can’t wait to go back for dinner one night.“

“We only went here for Sunday Brunch. Although more expensive than many other places (for just a buffet) it was worth it. We were seated and taken care of right away and most importantly, no crowd at all. - Excellent omelets. - Unlike some other breakfast places in Charlottesville (Pantops), this place DID NOT feel (or sound) like an overcrowded, very loud high school cafeteria. - We could actually have a conversation. - We'll certainly go back, but just not every weekend b/c of the cost. - Go here to avoid crowds and noise.“