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.“

“Very cool space to watch a game with plenty of seating and TV’s. The beer selection was pretty good, with to-go canned options. The arcade is nice for the kids, hoping they expand it in the future. The food, although it came out quickly, has a long way to go as a restaurant. The service overall was great.“

“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!!!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

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

“great food“

“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.“

“Everything about this place is fantastic. The food is delicious and unique, the atmosphere is lively, the service is ALWAYS friendly and kind. I always bring the people visiting Cville here because they have always delivered on everything. ✨👌🏾“

“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!“

“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 !!“

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

“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 and atmosphere!“

“Cool spot across from campus. We needed to grab a very quick lunch before starting a history tour of UVA. Thought, bagels are fast....we made the right choice. We each made a bagel sandwich order. Ham, Turkey and a PBJ. Bagels were extremely fresh like someone's Grandma is boiling them in the back. We ate like the locals and will definitely recommend to everyone.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I don't know why it has taken me this long to review this amazing place. Absolutely the best thai food in town with the sweetest people running it. Ive going here for years and have never had a bad experience 10/10 would definitely recommend“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very fast service, straight forward authentic food, fresh and crunchy breaded pork <3 thank you guys! Also, my colleague is obssessed with your drinks and says some of them are only available online or in your shop so thought I'd plug that in here for her (I think it's some sort of tropical fruit juice)“

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

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

“Today (June 28, 2026), I ordered biscuits and sausage gravy with two scrambled eggs from the brunch menu. The gravy and biscuits were delicious as well as the eggs (really how can you mess up scrambled eggs?). I ate half of the meal bringing the other half home for a later meal. The wait staff was friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was clean. The music was not loud nor were conversations from other patrons. I recommend this restaurant for good food and pleasant atmosphere.“

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

“Awesome kebabs and great sauces for the rice.“

“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!“

“I love this location! Ben and Jerry's is one of the few places where you can get a variety of non dairy flavors that rotate. The staff is super friendly and they have connect 4 on most of the tables. I would recommend this to everyone!“

“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.“

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

“The food here was amazing! We ordered street style tacos with beef tongue, grilled steak, shredded chicken, and shrimp. The shrimp and tongue had a small surcharge because they’re from the speciality section but they were 100% worth it. Each order of street style tacos comes with 4 and you can choose 2 types. We also ordered jamaica and watermelon/strawberry drinks which were awesome. Only thing to note is that they only serve birria on Saturdays, which is what I was hoping to get, but the food was great nonetheless.“