Restaurants in Gainesville

“I'm not a regular coffee drinker but woke up craving coffee for some reason. I popped into Culture Cup and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is very cute and the staff were really friendly. I ordered off the fall drinks menu and the Langston was really good! Will be back!”

“Pakwaan Indian Cuisine in Gainesville is an outstanding choice for a family meal. Visiting with four family members, we were warmly welcomed into a spotless, inviting, and modern space, setting the tone for a relaxing evening together. The staff's hospitality was top-notch—friendly and attentive throughout our visit. For drinks, we enjoyed their refreshing mango lassi and, for the adults, a round of thoughtfully crafted cocktails from the bar—each beverage paired perfectly with our meal and added a special touch to our dinner. Appetizer highlights included the papadum with flavorful chutneys, crispy samosas, and the sought-after chili chicken—all served hot, fresh, and packed with authentic Indian spices. Our main courses were equally memorable. The classic chicken tikka masala and chicken madras came out bursting with flavor and were complemented beautifully by fragrant basmati rice and soft, garlicky naan. Vegetarian standouts like dal tadka, paneer makhani, and palak paneer truly impressed the whole family, demonstrating authenticity and skill in every bite. To finish, the kheer dessert delighted everyone at the table. Highly recommended for families looking to treat themselves in Gainesville VA.”

“Great service and food !!”

“From start to finish everything was perfect and the food is authentic and delicious!!!”

“We have been twice now and loved everything we ordered. The food is fresh and homemade. The service was great too. We will definitely go back, especially for the stuffed pizza.”

“Está tan rica la comida en Sazón Latina. he ido dos veces en familia y ordenamos, lomo saltado, tacos, pescado frito, pupusas, pollo con camarones, chicharrón con yuca. La comida save tan rica y fresca. Cada platillo ha sido buenísimo. la atención que te dan también es exelente, te sientes bienvenido. Angie nos atendió hoy y fue tan amigable y profesional con nosotros. The food at Sazón Latina does not disappoint. my family and I have tried several different dishes and each one has been amazing. the food tastes incredible, and the ingredients are fresh and too quality. The service is wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. I'm amazed that the place wasn't packed both times I've been there, but if you're thinking about it, go try it and spread the word on this local business.”

“We always get good service. Elmer and Yanira are two of the best examples.”

“Love the food and ambience was also amazing ❤️”

“Such a GREAT place to eat. The staff are so warm and welcoming, makes me feel at home. Love the people and of course the amazing juicy barbecue. You just got yourself a new regular!”

“We can’t thank you enough at Ourisman Kia Fairfax for catering our Holiday party !! Everyone loved it especially the brisket and ribs !!”

“I love this place the food so delicious always fresh and the customer service is excellent. 100% recommend this place. The Gainesville location is the best location.”

“Excellent food and service!! Friendly staff reasonably priced. Very nice and clean restaurant. I highly recommend!!!”

“Husband and I eat breakfast on Sundays at Gainesville Diner. Such a friendly atmosphere, our food is always delicious and hot. Amy is always our waitress--she is absolutely amazing, always friendly, and makes us feel as though we are her very dear friends. She brings us our coffee first thing without us even having to ask for it. The food is great, but Amy is what makes Gainesville Diner so very special.”

“Amazing quality of food! Staff were friendly! And the place was clean”

“This is a quiet, friendly spot. There is a bar and a seasonal, outdoor patio. The place is clean. There are tvs with sporting events playing. It isn't loud, though, so you can have a conversation. The gem of the place was my server, Allisa. She was very attentive, and she had a great smile. Very friendly and helpful with the menu, too. The prices are fair. Good place for solos or families.”

“We had the best experience today for brunch/lunch. Our waitress was so friendly and on top of everything at all times from re-fills to even if we needed the TV changed to a specific football game. The buffalo wings, crab and artichoke dip, and Mac and cheese were all great. It was such a nice lunch and we so enjoyed everything.”

“We had a very wonderful experience at Olive Pizza & Grill . the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind, For Vegetarians also this is the good option,”

“We recently moved into the area and we're looking for new restaurants to try. This was definitely a hit! We ordered a large Deluxe pizza which was really really good and we also ordered mozzarella sticks which were perfect. We will definitely be back and are so happy to have found a really tasty pizza place in our new home area”

“1st time here. Delicious crab cakes and crab and hush puppies. Nice atmosphere and very good wait staff. we are from Ohio and we're visiting and stumbled across this place by accident and so glad we did. we will be back when we go back to the area.”

“I always LOVE the food from this location. My favorite dish will always be the rose tteokbokki, I can’t find that at many other restaurants and I love it specifically because it’s not too spicy for me. My 7 year old and I are a fan of the boneless soy garlic wings! I’m still navigating how to utilize the points on the app but I’ll get there eventually :) .”

“We are new to the area and are super fortunate to have found this incredible spot. The food was phenomenal. The best lamb and gelato I have ever had. The drinks were outstanding and the service was wonderful. Jennica and Leena took great care of us. We will be back!”

“Always at the top of my list the place to dine at!!”

“Outstanding food, one of the best peruvian restaurants I have ever visited. Clean, great service and the chicken was outstanding.”

“Service is good, the one server they had was working hard. Food is not bad and the selection is good but with the tip it comes to about 45 per person for the standard all you can eat. I live close so its convenient but I would not drive more then 20 minutes to come here.”

“Large portions, good pricing, friendly staff, financially stable through the apocalypse as it's surrounded by retirement homes. Idk who Jimbo is but he made a smart choice on location!”

“Margaritas always nails it! Customer Service is always very very friendly. For take out they get you in and out quickly. And best of all my picky husband really liked their chicken cheesesteaks. As a Philly native he is very particular and Margaritas as I said nailed it! #newregulars”

“The Steak and Cheese Sub was very good and delivery was fast. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Pizza Boli's location in Lancaster, PA, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by their friendly staff, who went above and beyond to ensure I had a great experience. The customer service was top-notch!

The menu features an incredible variety of delicious options, and I was thrilled to see that the Gainesville location offers the same amazing menu. The quality of the food is outstanding — every bite of my pizza was bursting with flavor, and you can tell they use the freshest ingredients. Plus, they have a fantastic selection of beverages to complement your meal.

Whether you're in Lancaster or Gainesville, Pizza Boli's delivers the same incredible experience. I highly recommend both locations for anyone looking for great pizza and superb service. I can't wait to come back for more! 🍕✨”

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!”

“Love the service and friendly stuff”

“Love how they don’t use powder!!”

“First time here while traveling for work and it was 💯 amazing!!! Very friendly staff and AMAZING Ribeyes! Definitely will be back and definitely recommend trying it out!! 💪🏼🔥”

“Always a 10/10 experience!”

“Sarah is excellent bartender and server. We always enjoying seeing her for brunch on Sundays.”

“Went here the other day and it was probably my favorite hibachi experience ever. Staff were extremely kind and our hibachi chef was very funny and matched our humor. I never got his name but I remember he was Indonesian. Not only was he funny, but that was also one of the best hibachi food I’ve ever had.”

“We love Passion Fin and highly recommend the restaurant.”

“Did NOT disappoint! Enjoyed a tasty meal at La Finca this weekend. Staff was friendly and attentive. Most important, the food was delish. Salsa was smooth--just a hint of heat and not too much cilantro. Beef and chicken flautas offered a great crunch and tender meat filling. Chile relleno, filled with melty cheesy goodness, was a hit! The skinny margarita was as you'd expect--good, but not quite the punch of a regular margarita. The mango-habanero shrimp was a beautiful presentation and the sauce packed a great, sweet kick--minus a star for shrimp being really over cooked (easy fix for the kitchen, though). Sounds like the new management team is off to a promising start and we can't wait to visit again!”

“My boyfriend and I recently stopped at Nando’s for lunch. The food was amazing, staff and service were excellent, and we will definitely be back. Steve the manager was also great. 10/10”

“First of all I have tried all locations and I can say this one is the best. From the calm atmosphere to the eye soothing decorations. It’s a good place if you want to study and work. But the most important thing to me is their coffee. I really love it and please try the iced pistachio latte it’s my go to all the time,even the pastries are good. So I would absolutely recommend it to any one want a great coffee with nice atmosphere.”

“Great food/hookah amazing customer service highly recommended don’t miss out!”

“O.M.G! Had my first cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and my tastebuds have never been so happy! I got the strawberry cheesecake and had to stop myself from eating the entire bundtlet in one sitting. Absolutely delicious. I recommend 100 stars!”

“Everything was wonderful not what I expected 👌🏾”

“Easily the best place to be in Gainesville for all the craft beer drinkers, music lovers and BBQ eaters!!! I frequent this place on a weekly basis, not just because it's close to the house, but because it's a FUN atmosphere. There are dart boards, arcade games, board games, live music, comedy shows and good food. You can host private parties here too!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!! 60+ taps of beer and TOP SHELF bourbon/whiskey!”

“We have ordered from Afghan Famous Kabob several times for family gatherings and we have never been disappointed! The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is always perfect and delicious, and is ready for pick-up at the agreed-upon time. This past week we received wonderful service and delicious food, as always. We will always come back!! Thank you!!! ❤️”

“Great food and drinks! The staff made it even more fun! Great spot!”

“Well it looked good on the outside... unfortunately they used the wrong cake from what I had asked for. Still waiting for my refund :( I live in PA. They worked with me via email and phone calls to make the perfect Minion Ice Cream cake for my daughter so we could celebrate her in VA. I just wish I could attach a picture.”

“Update:I was contacted and they were extremely nice about making it right. I was told they would send a gift card which I really appreciate. I'll Update if it doesn't come I have faith it will. It did

I'm disabled and never leave the house but yesterday was my husband's 71st birthday so I thought I would gather my strength and splurge for his name day.

I asked from the smallest bone in and she kept showing me large hams, after the 3rd no they slapped another on the counter, here $50 and change opens the foil but I'm so short I can't see anything but we have been buying your Hams for decades with no issues so I said ok, I also bought 3 large sides.

I get it home open it up for his dinner and this ham is burnt jerky. I do not have the energy to take that long scary ride back to return it but would gladly show you a photo. At this point I'm not sure we will ever return. Shame on the employee for even selling me that over cooked ham.”

“It was very loud, but the great food and service made it tolerable. Plenty of TVs to watch football which was nice. Cole was our waiter, and he did a great job! My wife and I had the ribeye. The steaks were delicious and cooked medium rare the way we like it! The avocado egg rolls were a tasty starter.”

“Always a great experience.”

“NO DRIVE THRU/ great staff just stating no drive thru because it tricks you into thinking drive thru here and there is none. Other than that the staff again is absolutely wonderful!”

“Usually a great expierence but two mornings in a row I’ve had to leave my mobile order because I didn’t have time to wait regardless of how early I put it in. Wasted money”

“We love Potbelly! Nice location and friendly workers! Original Roast beef with provolone cheese, lettuce, extra pickles, hot peppers and Italian Seasoning on a white roll. My lunch date had an original Wreck with mayo, lettuce and pickles on a wheat roll. We both enjoyed a chocolate milkshake with a cookie on the straw. Sandwiches and shakes were delicious!! And two jars of hot peppers to go!!”

“Yes the service slow but its a small family restaurant so you have take that into account. Maybe they should hire more but i am not sure if they get enough traffic to afford it. The food is good though. Its worth the wait. The subs are piled with a ton of meat and the pizza was good.”

“1st time, wont be last. Absolutely delicious.
Had original chicken sandwich and mix of originial and honey (not the hot one) wings.
Wasn't expecting the wings to be the size they were. Very large, crispy, & juicy.”

“🤣🤣🤣 It’s the perfect place to go and hang out especially if the nail salon is not open! I highly recommend the Cobb salad and Cleveland Brownie Sunday. I’ll hit the gym tomorrow!”

“Great patio staff experience! As luck would have it, our 10/4 visit was a first for our waitress. She made a fabulous impression on us with charm and grace. Uncle Julio's needs to clone this one as she made this a wonderful experience.

As has always been the case, the food and drinks were excellent and what a fantastic night to be on the patio!”

“Great and fast service, Chris was helpful and polite. Food was prepared fast and quickly”

“Aaron C. Took my order and had fantastic customer service and really brightened my day. He is normally the only staff member to stop and have a convo which I really appreciate.”

“the food is very yummy and it helps me to be healthy and i get to smile when i am in the restrauant”

“Five Guys Never Fails

Ordered online and the process was super quick and easy. Walked in with no wait, and the cashier was fast and efficient. My food was ready in under 5 minutes. The burger was fresh and delicious—exactly what you expect from Five Guys. Consistently great service and quality. Still one of my go-to spots!”

“Consistently great tasting pizza. Unfortunately, I moved from Gainesville to Bristow, so a bit further away. But I still make the drive to get Ledos when I can. They really don't cut any corners, with great amounts of toppings and cheese.”

“So good. We ordered a California turkey club and it was so good 10/10. The server went out of his way to get us tea and the manager brought us every flavor of tea imaginable. An indecisive person’s nightmare fr. JP the manager needs to be promoted to CEO. Loved that guy. When JP gets promoted, they can fill the manager position with our server guy George Mason (minus the George).”

“Smash Burger did a renewal, it seems. This is my favorite burger place nearby. Burgers are awesome and also surprisingly their scorching hot fries are one of the best fries, I have ever had in my life.”

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���”