50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Charlottesville

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

“Most authentic Mexican I have found in Charlottesville! Cozy spot with a friendly staff! Laura was absolutely amazing!! The menu can be a little intimidating as it is in Spanish but Laura walked me through all the dishes with detailed descriptions. Plates are great for sharing. We got empanadas, steak and the barbacoa. We also had margaritas to drink. Everything was SO GOOD! We will definitely be back!“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

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

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

“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 !!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Recommend. Bagels are very good. New York good? Not quite in that category, but "very good", "hits the spot", "totally high quality and affordable AND tasty". These are good bagels. Warm when they come right out of the oven.

Bodo's won't toast any bagel and that's unfortunate, but the quality and the speed of service AND taste matter more than anything and even if you're in a long line it goes quickly. There was a time when this location was "coming soon" (a long time ago) but once this location opened it has delivered ever since.

Good everything wheat bagels and cinnamon raisin. Nice atmosphere.“

“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!“

“Excellent restaurant. I would suggest the mahi mahi if it's on special when you go. I absolutely do not like fish but this was made so well I ate several bites of my mom's. I did have the burger and it was made perfectly. Our waitress was very attentive as well.“

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

“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!“

“It's like stepping back in time the moment you walk through the door... 50s/60s vibes, excellent ice-cream and milkshakes. Booths and barstools available for seating. Great place to cool off and have a cool treat

Kid-friendliness: Bathrooms and seating available, and the ice cream helps too“

“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 😇“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“I went with my family here and ordered the mochiko chicken. The staff was very friendly and provided fast service! The food was excellent and came out HOT! My family and I are from Hawaii, so to have a place in town with authentic Hawaiian food was such a relief!“

“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)!!“

“Loved the serve, atmosphere, food and the price. Great Experience“

“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“

“2nd time eatting here. Helpful waiter, good drinks and great food! Thank you and we look forward to our next visit. 🕌“

“amazing food, amazing service, at a most amazing price. we highly recommend. we will be back.“

“Loved this place! Very friendly bartender who made awesomely yummy Old Fashioneds and in a cozy and quaint little atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.“