The local is a great spot for larger groups. Food and service were perfect and loved by all!
Tess
Loved visiting this cool, local spot in Charlottesville. Despite being there on wine night and ordering three different bottles of white wine they didn't have the first two we ordered! The three of us enjoyed the shrimp appetizer, delicious salads, and the rockfish special. The food was good. Service was just okay but our server was extremely pleasant. Loved that it was open mic night —-that was a really nice surprise. Wish I could've stayed longer to enjoy the music. Might appreciate more of the food if the menu was slightly more diversified....
Jason
The food was fantastic. Our server was friendly, patient, and helpful. The menu had a good variety without being complicated or overwhelming. If I'm ever in the Charlottesville area again I will definitely be revisiting this restaurant.
Shelly
Enjoyed dining outside balcony. The burrata caprese was amazing. The gnocchi bolognese was less appealing- pasty, heavy and very little meat in the sauce. The Local has always been a favorite and the gnocchi just missed the mark this time. Will definitely be back though.
peter
Wonderful truly “local” restaurant in Belmont neighborhood. Lovely old building with brick walls and original hardwood floors. Tables are nicely spaced and staff is very attentive. Food was delicious and a great value. The cobbler for dessert was a hit!
joe
Very nice staff who provide a comfortable and efficient experience. Food was good. Rockfish and pork chop.
Fritz
Food was very good as was the service. The one disappointment with a 6:30 reservation they had already run out of the trout dish that two people wanted to order and the substitute salmon dish was too spicy for the customer. The rockfish was excellent.
Madison Wasikiewicz
Sam and her team were absolutely amazing! They made our wedding so smooth and carefree! The food was amazing and the service was amazing! We also loved our extra wedding food bag we got to take home with us on the wedding night! Matthew and I could not recommend Sam and her team more! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️
Jade Sutherland Photography
Helen and her team beyond rocked the wedding day for my clients! Helen is absolutely the best at what she does! We worked together on a wedding where I was the photographer and her stellar job planning made the day effortless for everyone in attendance. I've had the pleasure of working with many planners and this team really blew it out of the water ensuring I was prepared for the day and serving my couple the best way I could.
Beyond the planning, the team was responsible for the catering which was beyond tasty. Just an A+ service all the way around, I strongly encourage adding these guys to your big day!
Sarah C
My husband and I are SO glad we chose The Local for our wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner in the private Hearth Room at their restaurant — and they also catered the wedding. Weeks later, our friends and family are still telling us how beautiful everything was — and raving about the truffle mac & cheese! The Local also provided us with partial planning — and Kelly was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire process! She really brought our vision to life and kept everything running smoothly and on time. I truly can’t think of a SINGLE thing I would change about our wedding day. It was perfect!
First off, let me just say that we love the Local as a restaurant. When they popped up on a vendor list as a catering option for our wedding, we knew we had to reach out. After getting a handful of quotes back, we are pleasantly surprised that the Local came back with the best price! Booking with them was incredibly easy, and they even worked with us to make our own custom passed appetizer for the event! As we got closer to the wedding, we were assigned Samantha as our catering coordinator. Samantha was incredible. She was so easy to work with and helped make our dream wedding a reality. She made sure everything was perfect, promptly answered all of our questions, and never said no when we had (what we thought) a crazy request! I have no constructive criticism for her and her team, everything was wonderful. For weeks after the wedding, we got rave reviews on the food, not only the taste but the portion sizes, too. We will continue to visit the Local every time we’re back in Charlottesville, but I highly recommend you give their catering team a chance for any event you might have!
The Monday open mic offers some of the best original music I've heard anywhere. Michael Clem is a master organizer and his band helps the musicians present their work in a tasteful, professional manner. The food is good and the staff is attentive and efficient, even in s packed house.
GARY
I sat outside and watched the neighborhood activity which was quite interesting. My waiter was attentive and helped me on food choices. The fried Brussels sprouts and cauliflower was excellent as was the Caesar Salad. The Salmon and Couscous was superb. The salmon was cooked perfectly, very moist and flaky with just the right seasoning. Highly recommend! Love these small neighborhood eateries.
Katie Braden
I recently had the pleasure of working with Helen and the team at The Local for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
My husband and I used The Local for our September 2024 wedding and could not recommend their services enough. We ended up working with The Local for every aspect of the wedding, including cocktail hour, bar, day of coordination, and reception needs. The Local was actually a preferred vendor from our venue and I realized that my husband and I ate there a few years ago for a New Years trip, which made me all the more excited to reach out to them.
From the start, Helen was incredibly organized and attentive. She listened to my vision and brought it to life, ensuring every detail was perfect. Her expertise and calm demeanor made the planning process enjoyable rather than stressful.
From the weeks before the wedding to the actual day, Helen was on top of everything. I am not a huge planner myself, so her expertise was imperative. Not only is Helen a wonderful person and provides great energy to be around, but she has a plan for anything and everything. For example, the zipper track of my wedding dress broke in the middle of the reception, and before I could even blink, Helen was right behind me with a needle and thread saving the day. That is just one of the many things Helen did to ensure our day was perfect. If there was anyone in the world who could write a blueprint for being the perfect wedding coordinator, it would hands down be Helen.
The catering by The Local was outstanding. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about the food from cocktail hour to the reception dinner. They also accommodated dietary restrictions seamlessly, which we really appreciated.
Overall, the combination of Helen’s planning skills and The Local’s culinary talents made our wedding day unforgettable. I highly recommend both for anyone looking to create a memorable event!
Sarah Thibodeau
We are so glad we used The Local as our caterer for our wedding! We are also glad that we got to work with Helen exclusively. She guided us through the most stressful part of the wedding – the catering. We were a long-distance couple and she was so accommodating. She helped us create an excellent menu that our guests loved. We also had some specific guest dietary restrictions that she helped us navigate and execute. She was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process.
Our wedding day food was absolutely excellent. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The service was impeccable. The day of catering team was incredibly professional, attentive, and friendly, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of. They were able to quickly pivot when we needed to move our ceremony indoors as well.
We couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience. If you’re looking for a caterer who delivers exquisite food, exceptional service, and a truly memorable dining experience, The Local is the way to go.
The local is a great spot for larger groups. Food and service were perfect and loved by all!
Loved visiting this cool, local spot in Charlottesville. Despite being there on wine night and ordering three different bottles of white wine they didn't have the first two we ordered! The three of us enjoyed the shrimp appetizer, delicious salads, and the rockfish special. The food was good. Service was just okay but our server was extremely pleasant. Loved that it was open mic night —-that was a really nice surprise. Wish I could've stayed longer to enjoy the music. Might appreciate more of the food if the menu was slightly more diversified....
The food was fantastic. Our server was friendly, patient, and helpful. The menu had a good variety without being complicated or overwhelming. If I'm ever in the Charlottesville area again I will definitely be revisiting this restaurant.
Enjoyed dining outside balcony. The burrata caprese was amazing. The gnocchi bolognese was less appealing- pasty, heavy and very little meat in the sauce. The Local has always been a favorite and the gnocchi just missed the mark this time. Will definitely be back though.
Wonderful truly “local” restaurant in Belmont neighborhood. Lovely old building with brick walls and original hardwood floors. Tables are nicely spaced and staff is very attentive. Food was delicious and a great value. The cobbler for dessert was a hit!
Very nice staff who provide a comfortable and efficient experience. Food was good. Rockfish and pork chop.
Food was very good as was the service. The one disappointment with a 6:30 reservation they had already run out of the trout dish that two people wanted to order and the substitute salmon dish was too spicy for the customer. The rockfish was excellent.
Sam and her team were absolutely amazing! They made our wedding so smooth and carefree! The food was amazing and the service was amazing! We also loved our extra wedding food bag we got to take home with us on the wedding night! Matthew and I could not recommend Sam and her team more! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️
Helen and her team beyond rocked the wedding day for my clients! Helen is absolutely the best at what she does! We worked together on a wedding where I was the photographer and her stellar job planning made the day effortless for everyone in attendance. I've had the pleasure of working with many planners and this team really blew it out of the water ensuring I was prepared for the day and serving my couple the best way I could.
Beyond the planning, the team was responsible for the catering which was beyond tasty. Just an A+ service all the way around, I strongly encourage adding these guys to your big day!
My husband and I are SO glad we chose The Local for our wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner in the private Hearth Room at their restaurant — and they also catered the wedding. Weeks later, our friends and family are still telling us how beautiful everything was — and raving about the truffle mac & cheese! The Local also provided us with partial planning — and Kelly was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire process! She really brought our vision to life and kept everything running smoothly and on time. I truly can’t think of a SINGLE thing I would change about our wedding day. It was perfect!
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First off, let me just say that we love the Local as a restaurant. When they popped up on a vendor list as a catering option for our wedding, we knew we had to reach out. After getting a handful of quotes back, we are pleasantly surprised that the Local came back with the best price! Booking with them was incredibly easy, and they even worked with us to make our own custom passed appetizer for the event! As we got closer to the wedding, we were assigned Samantha as our catering coordinator. Samantha was incredible. She was so easy to work with and helped make our dream wedding a reality. She made sure everything was perfect, promptly answered all of our questions, and never said no when we had (what we thought) a crazy request! I have no constructive criticism for her and her team, everything was wonderful. For weeks after the wedding, we got rave reviews on the food, not only the taste but the portion sizes, too. We will continue to visit the Local every time we’re back in Charlottesville, but I highly recommend you give their catering team a chance for any event you might have!
The Monday open mic offers some of the best original music I've heard anywhere. Michael Clem is a master organizer and his band helps the musicians present their work in a tasteful, professional manner. The food is good and the staff is attentive and efficient, even in s packed house.
I sat outside and watched the neighborhood activity which was quite interesting. My waiter was attentive and helped me on food choices. The fried Brussels sprouts and cauliflower was excellent as was the Caesar Salad. The Salmon and Couscous was superb. The salmon was cooked perfectly, very moist and flaky with just the right seasoning. Highly recommend! Love these small neighborhood eateries.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Helen and the team at The Local for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
My husband and I used The Local for our September 2024 wedding and could not recommend their services enough. We ended up working with The Local for every aspect of the wedding, including cocktail hour, bar, day of coordination, and reception needs. The Local was actually a preferred vendor from our venue and I realized that my husband and I ate there a few years ago for a New Years trip, which made me all the more excited to reach out to them.
From the start, Helen was incredibly organized and attentive. She listened to my vision and brought it to life, ensuring every detail was perfect. Her expertise and calm demeanor made the planning process enjoyable rather than stressful.
From the weeks before the wedding to the actual day, Helen was on top of everything. I am not a huge planner myself, so her expertise was imperative. Not only is Helen a wonderful person and provides great energy to be around, but she has a plan for anything and everything. For example, the zipper track of my wedding dress broke in the middle of the reception, and before I could even blink, Helen was right behind me with a needle and thread saving the day. That is just one of the many things Helen did to ensure our day was perfect. If there was anyone in the world who could write a blueprint for being the perfect wedding coordinator, it would hands down be Helen.
The catering by The Local was outstanding. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about the food from cocktail hour to the reception dinner. They also accommodated dietary restrictions seamlessly, which we really appreciated.
Overall, the combination of Helen’s planning skills and The Local’s culinary talents made our wedding day unforgettable. I highly recommend both for anyone looking to create a memorable event!
We are so glad we used The Local as our caterer for our wedding! We are also glad that we got to work with Helen exclusively. She guided us through the most stressful part of the wedding – the catering. We were a long-distance couple and she was so accommodating. She helped us create an excellent menu that our guests loved. We also had some specific guest dietary restrictions that she helped us navigate and execute. She was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process.
Our wedding day food was absolutely excellent. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The service was impeccable. The day of catering team was incredibly professional, attentive, and friendly, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that our guests were well taken care of. They were able to quickly pivot when we needed to move our ceremony indoors as well.
We couldn’t have asked for a better catering experience. If you’re looking for a caterer who delivers exquisite food, exceptional service, and a truly memorable dining experience, The Local is the way to go.
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