50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Charlottesville

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

“Great lagers, great beer in general. The guys behind this operation seem to know their beer. The taproom has plenty of space, is fairly clean and the service was top notch. We asked if we could start out and try a flight, but that wasn't available here. Our waiter did his best and brought us several of the styles in the smallest pours that Selvedge offers. We liked everything we tried. My favorite was something called Pro-Seam, Please 14⁰ Tmavé Pivo, which was a wonderful tasting dark Czech Lager. We will stop by again the next time we are in town and try more of the various styles of beer.“

“What an incredible little restaurant. I still can’t believe we happened across it! My boyfriend and I live in DC and eat out quite frequently, and Tavola topped some Michelin star restaurants we’ve tried. We were blown away by the kindness and knowledge of the sommelier and staff, the generosity and talent of the kitchen, and the overall atmosphere and ambiance. Every dish was on point, every service mark was hit, and I could write paragraphs about the wine recommendations. I would rate it more than five stars if I could. Huge thank you to Clay, Caleb, Kendall and everyone else we met for making our night so memorable. If you’re thinking about opening another location I vote DC!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Great food, fair pricing & excellent service. It was my first visit, but I’ll be back.“

“If you live in Charlottesville and you don’t have Con Mole at the TOP of your list of amazing restaurants - what are you doing? The fact that other places are “booked solid” every night and this place has a table to spare is wild to me. The food is authentic and SOULFUL with a simple, thoughtful menu that doesn’t try too hard because it doesn’t have to. Service is always incredible - it feels like a family and working in hospitality for 22 years - that is such an incredible vibe that you can’t fake. Get to Con Mole and thank me later!“

“Our favorite brunch location in Cville. The fried green tomatoes are amazing. Excellent service and selection.“

“Perfectly executed modern Japanese cuisine. Their wine list and sake options are exceptional. Do ask for recommendations on the Sake flights, they have some real gems. The fish and cooked dishes are impeccably prepared.“

“For a pre anniversary dinner , I chose Vivace and glad I did. Service was a little slow as was the kitchen but that made for a relaxed and enjoyable, romantic atmosphere. Our server Tim was friendly and courteous even if was a bit confused at times. Many tempting choices on the menu but after conferring we opted to share a bottle of San Pelligrino ( I don’t drink and drive ) , the house salad ( home made Gorgonzola dressing was delicious!) and the Veal Picatta. Fantastic presentation and flavor ; tender and tasty veal and the crusty warm Italian bread kept us occupied while waiting for our meal. All in all a wonderful experience and very reasonable prices for such good quality as well. Highly recommended.“

“Staff were very attentive and helpful with our food and beverage selection. When it got crowded, it got a little loud but you could still hold a conversation. T-shirts and goodies were cheap!!!! Parking was good. I'll go back when I visit!!“

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

“There are so many fantastic restaurants in Charlottesville near the downtown mall; we’ve tried many but Tonic is our favorite because of the creative and fresh menu, delicious drinks and al fresco vibes. Our favorites are vegetarian creations like grits and Brussels, and unique special soups. Last night we tried a new appetizer with ricotta, apples and caramelized onions served with artisan sourdough (chef’s kiss)…“

“Super tasty, lovely space in great location, friendly staff. Always a great visit!“

“I recently had the BEST SALAD of my life at Bizou (the roasted beet, mango + goat cheese salad!) It was a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon in summer, sitting in the lovely shade of a patio umbrella, a chilled glass of Virginia-made Rose wine…. A quintessential Charlottesville experience. I will definitely be back, and I highly recommend!“

“My husband took me here for our anniversary. service was top notch, and the food! OMG! I got the filet, he got the NY strip. I just can't say enough good things about the food and service. seriously, u will not be disappointed!!!“

“We absolutely loved everything about our order! We got cupcakes and a smash cake for my 2 years olds birthday and she did an amazing job, they were so beautiful and absolutely delicious!“

“This is a great restaurant to have delicious food. We ordered Qabuli Palow and Mixed Lamb and Chicken Kabob Combo. Both dishes were very tasty with good portion. The sides were good as well. We would absolutely come back if we are in the area. If you are visiting Shenandoah, drive a little more and get to this place to have food. We were very happy to see that the restaurant was full. I wish their business flourish more and they extend their space to cater more people. And hope they keep the chef who prepares such tasty food and ensure this passes on to the next chef as a skill.“

“Had a birthday lunch here…..had a bowl with many items ALL of which were absolutely delicious! Will come back whenever back in Cville…wish they were near where I live!!!“

“The best salads on town, fast and awesome service and great healthy options ... I just love it ❤️“

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

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

“Food is amazing and the staff exemplify that of a fine dining experience but in a casual and fun atmosphere!“

“Highly recommend this restaurant! The house salad was the best salad I’d ever had. The cocktails are wonderful; the tender even accommodated my special request. The entrees were sumptuous; we got the Italian sausage pasta and the salmon. We travel through Charlottesville twice a year and dine here on our way up and back each year. It’s my favorite part of our trip. Service is excellent.“

“My two girlfriends and I had excellent lunch with you on Wednesday, July 24th....Welcoming, excellent service, -- good and plenty of food,...two of us had the #4 that gave us three kabobs...the seasoning was tops, one girl thought squash the best she has ever had ! I had the spinach and the salad was excellent. We will try the buffet when we go again ! This was our first time with you !Thanks !!“

“Had a delicious breakfast burrito with chorizo this morning! Bravo y'all!“

“First timers! We loves this place, fresh bagels with whatever staffing you would like. Great place for a quick bite during the UVA tour. Chicken salad was a hit, regular sandwich was good as well. Choices of cold lemonade and orange juice were a plus for the hot day. Coffee was perfect flavor balanced.“

“My wife and I had an amazing dining experience at Maya! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was impeccable. The staff was very attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The ambiance was perfect, creating a delightful atmosphere for a very memorable meal. I can't wait to return and savor their fantastic cuisine once again. This restaurant is a must in Charlottesville. Highly recommended!“

“This was our first time here man was it good. Nice clean location and the service was great. So nice to walk into an actual pizza restaurant and get hit with the smells of pizza. Most of the places around here, just have pizza as an item on the menu, but not as the centerpiece. I ordered the side Caesar salad was delicious and the spinach and artichoke dip we ordered, was as well, but come on...8 little pieces of bread is not enough for all that dip. We ordered the house pizza to share and it was delicious. This is our new favorite Charlottesville pizza. Paper straws are trash…trash I say, and I will bring my own plastic straws next time.“

“Omg as a foodie I can say that the food there is just so good everything is fresh and taste delicious. Will definitely come back .“

“Great service, excellent flavors and choices!! Pizza was so flavorful and amazing!!“

“Going to Clean Juice is a regular part of my routine. The employees are friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the food is fresh and delicious. I enjoy the variety of options they have on the menu and they are very sensitive to allergies! I highly recommend to everyone!

Parking: Lots of parking outside, very accessible“

“Always a good sign when you get to a place and there are lots of people there picking up food and eating in. Went with a few coworkers and we all enjoyed our meals. Price was right for the serving sizes and the flavors were great!“

“Love the food but the delivery options are an epic fail. Placed an order today before 3pm to be delivered at 6:45pm. Checked at 7pm and learned it wouldn’t be delivered until after 8pm. Not worth that!“

“always a great dining experience. great food. stellar staff“

“Gearhart offers a selection gourmet chocolates that are vegan friendly. A rarity but what a delicious treat!“

“Standard mexcian restaurant. You get a lot of food for the price & the staff is very friendly! The tortilla chips seem homemade, but not salted, so they're very bland. The salsa that comes with is a tad too spicy. We all enjoyed the dinner & had leftovers. The glasses that soda & water come in are really neat. Their high chairs are very good quality too. I didn't like how large the forks are tho. They seem like serving forks & are hard to eat off of.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu & top quality high chairs“

“A wonderful place to get a sweet treat. Plenty of dairy and gluten free options, and the owner, PK, is always very careful when I mention my food allergies. There are classic gelato flavors to choose from that sit alongside unique and really creative flavors for those who like to try new things! We also ordered custom gluten free & dairy free cupcakes for our baby shower that were absolutely delicious and worth every penny. Splendora's is a family favorite of ours. Definitely a small business to support!“

“Five stars for everything. This is a neighborhood restaurant with plenty of parking. Huge selection of beers on tap and in bottles. The Desert Fire Jalapeños deserve an award. Everything else we ordered (burger, salad, flatbread) were delicious. Highly recommended.“

“Visited just once on our way through, but it was very good and will definitely go again. We did take out and the various dishes held up well after a 20 minute sit.
The one suggestion was I found the chicken in the katsu to be overly thin--I could barely notice the chicken (and I love panko).“

“Its my new comfort place, literally my dream hangout spot!“

“Better better better than you expect. simple, fresh, flavorful each ingredient is perfect. wow 10/10.“

“Fantastic sandwiches! We got take out lunch and it was delicious!“

“Used to go there in the late 1970s- best burgers in C’ville!!!“

“It is a very small place but offers authentic Mexican salvadarion food. It's self-service with a quick turnaround of food once we place the order. They have authentic dessert options as well. They have one of the best Veg fajitas . We ordered shrimp birria, which was also very good. They have a salsa bar to pick from for spice lovers! Don't judge the place by its looks of it as you will miss the best El salvadorian food in town !“

“Fast service good prices and very very very yummy 😋“

“Great place! I do the open mic comedy nights and it’s great 😇“

“Utilizing BRPC for our rehearsal dinner proved to be a great hit with our bridal party and families! The gluten-free accommodations elevated the event, and we appreciate their sensitivity to our guests. Their spread was delicious and had so many options to choose from! Whether you are gluten-free or enjoy all the gluten in the world, BRPC will exceed your expectations and leave you craving more!!!“

“Delicious, cute atmosphere, and affordable. It’s our new favorite Thai restaurant!“

“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)!!“

“Thank you so much for our lunch today at the covid vaccine clinic at Kmart. I had not had this meal before but what a surprise. Jerk chicken was wonderful. Thank you for your generosity and for such a wonderful lunch! Your community spirit is refreshing.“