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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Decided to visit the city of Charlottesville Virginia with the husband. Found this brewery and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be an excellent choice.

Our bartender Tatum was charming, incredibly knowledgeable about the product and gave us great suggestions. Honestly, their Harringbone NE Hazy IPA is the best I've ever had. With that bright citrus beginning and a smooth ending, it doesn't have the aftertaste that so many hazy IPAs have. I like the fact that they offer a 6 oz pour on most of their beers.

I also had the farro, wild rice, quinoa salad, a tasty blend of roasted veggies, mixed greens, toasted walnuts and a citrus herb vinaigrette, topped with feta cheese. It was very tasty indeed.

If you're in the area, check it out! You will not be disappointed.“

“Thank you. Absolute perfection.“

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

“The food was great! I highly recommend the empanada to start and the chocolate tres leches cake for dessert. The alcoholic drinks were a bit strong. I got the Mula, which wasn’t as strong but had a very smoky taste.

For the main course, we shared the mole amarillo. This is a great option if you want to avoid spice. We got it with the pork, which was tender and moist. The rice was also delicious.

The servers were attentive and knowledgeable, which added to the experience. We sat on the terrace, which had fans. It was a bit hot, but not bad considering it was around 80 degrees out.

It was a bit difficult to find street parking around 6:15 on a Friday night - but we did find an opening a couple streets over. We didn’t have a reservation but got seated immediately. Overall, a great experience!“

“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 has become one of our family's new go-to places. The food is truly authentic with that home-cooked feel. The people are so kind and helpful. They take a lot of pride in their food. It is a very family friendly, peaceful atmosphere with delicious, affordable food.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Delicious Great customer service Friendly staff“

“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.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“Great first experience here! The Thai teas are some of the better ones we have had in the area, the service was phenomenal and the food was delicious with generous portions. The fried rice was fresh, with large shrimp, and the pad Thai was sweet but still nutty and flavorful.

We’ll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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 !!“

“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.“

“great food“

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

“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!“

“The service was phenomenal, they were patient, helpful, and very engaging. The ice cream was even better. They had very unique ice cream flavors, ones you normally wouldn’t see. They didn’t just have ice cream they also had incredible shakes.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Best curry house 🏡 n Charlottesville!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Awesome fresh food! We had a sandwich, bowl and juice and they were each delicious. I was a little nervous that the juice might be overpowering or like medicine but it wasn’t at all. It is a lil pricey, but they use high quality fresh organic ingredients.“

“Ammmmmmmmmmmaaaazzzzzzziiinnnngggggg“

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

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“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!!“

“This is one of my favorite go to spots in Charlottesville! I always get tonkatsu chicken with spicy green beans, Mac salad, side of sashimi, and a spam musubi. For $20 this lasts me two meals and it is soooo good. I appreciate the fresh ingredients and the number of quality veggie options. Truly some of the best sashimi in town!“

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

“I came with a group of 15+ people and our service was AMAZING. Our reservation was for 8 pm and the food came out extremely fast and the servers were all amazing (especially Vincent!). The food was amazing as well. Will be coming back again.“

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

“Excellent variety of beer, ciders, seltzers from local breweries. The food was awesome too!“

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

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