50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Charlottesville

“The food was excellent, very flavorful .“

“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.“

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Yeah this place is great. The food is delicious, fresh, flavorful, local, from scratch, incredible wings, smash burger, etc… kale salad hello why is kale salad so good like craveworthy…the food goes well with the beer (which is also really amazing) and service was on point. Love the Czech beers. Tatum was really great bartender really attentive and personable as were the rest of the staff. He made sure we had what we needed and made good recs. We have only been here a couple times but after tonight will make a point to come here more often. Also really appreciate the TVs at the bar and the power outlets below. Very nice!“

“Absolutely loved the food—truly authentic Afghan cuisine. As an Afghan, tasting these flavors and feeling that sense of home brought a whole different level of satisfaction. Highly recommended for anyone seeking genuine Afghan dishes and a warm, nostalgic experience.“

“I I love Bodo’s in general, but what have they done to their whitefish and salmon salad? Five out of five for Bodo’s in general, one out of five for the changes made to the whitefish and salmon salad.“

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

“Can not recommend Vivi's enough. They provided cupcakes for our UVA BIMS Recruitment visits and the students, faculty, and candidates were thrilled to see the display and enjoy the sweet treats. Billy was a delight to work with and bent over backwards to make our multiple orders happen, even on a day that they were closed and with delivery. We will be continuing this relationship for years to come!“

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

“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 !!“

“The food was excellent
Service punches above its weight! Service is better than most high end sit-down restaurants.
Obviously great leadership and team
A great dining event and I look forward to visiting CVille again just for Conmole“

“I've had a bagel in NYC and the bagel I had at Bodo's was better. I bit into the everything bagel, and found the combination of flavors and textures to be absolutely delectable. If you go to Charlottesville and don't go to Bodo's, you're missing out big time!!!!“

“great food“

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

“Great food and atmosphere!“

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

“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 .“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“Bartended at a wedding Blue Ridge Pizza catered and they were amazing. Not just the food being fantastic, but the staff were so friendly, helpful, and professional. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My my my! Best marinated tender beef I’ve had in a long time! Generous portions, perfect rice, fresh green beans with delicious teriyaki sauce! The owner is super accommodating and friendly and I can say the same for his staff! Clean and a must try at 5th Street Station. You will not be disappointed!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I have been to Clean Juice twice. The first time, I left a loud coffee shop to find another place to work, so I decided to try Clean Juice! The bench was comfy, the plugs were convenient, the environment peaceful. My lunch of a smoothie and sandwich was so fresh and clean tasting! The second time was for an immunity building smoothie because I felt like I was getting sick! Love this place. A new go-to for me!“

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

“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!“

“Really good food“

“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!“

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

“I stopped in for a sweet treat to cool down and I am glad I did.
Amazing choice of flavors...
Amazing service.
Prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere gives off a retro dinner feeling.
The ice cream is fresh and delicious!
I had the Black Raspberry, and it was like heaven!

I will def be back!“

“The food is really good, especially the salsas. Unfortunately there is a severe disconnect in what I ordered and what I got. Again, it was really good, but ordering takeout meant it wasn't practical to go back and show them they had majorly swapped out my order, so I got tacos I didn't order, and lamentably didn't get to try the tacos I did order and was looking forward to so much! And they ain't exactly cheap! Wish I could recommend, but sorry. Careless service trumps decent flavor.“

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

“We had an excellent dinner this evening at the Sedona Taphouse. I was there celebrating a birthday with my family. The server was very helpful and help us with our various food and drink selections.

The food was excellent, I had a New York Strip that was cooked perfectly. There were several other meals chosen from Salmon to Filet mignon from the menu and they were all excellent.

I highly recommend this the restaurant for all occasions.“

“One of the best Thai place at Charlottesville!!! Very good decor and atmosphere. The menu was so pretty! Reasonable price as well. Welcoming staff with great food! The fresh rolls are indeed super fresh with refreshing veggies. I got the shrimp drunken noodles. Not very big portion but big enough and very good. We also got the cashew nut with chicken. I can tell they used the good jasmine rice. Overall highly recommend!!“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“Incredible experience! Some of the best food I’ve ever had!“

“The team was SO kind, friendly, and terrific when I visited! I was able to sample a couple flavors. When I was looking at their lactose-free menu, they let me try and order their brand new strawberry flavor (not even on the menu yet) - absolutely DELICIOUS. They will also be down at the Pav (on-Grounds) so I'm very excited to go to both locations.“

“Rotating craft beer selections daily.“

“I ordered Dino's jumbo wings for lunch from their food truck at Patch Brewing and it was fantastic!! I was surprised to see my order was all flats, which is a huge bonus. The ranch dry rub was flavorful but not overpowering, it paired great with their ranch dressing. The Thai sweet sauce was delicious as well. Would definitely recommend the wings.“

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

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