12 Best Italian Restaurants in 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!“

“Everyone is very welcoming, as though you are family. Courses are served allowing time to enjoy the appetizer and digest before the next course. You are never rushed but also never ignored with someone always checking to see if something else is needed. The food is excellent with large portions. The atmosphere is relaxing and romantic with low lighting. I enjoyed everything about it and look forward to eating there again.“

“The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was fantastic. Most importantly, the pizza was outstanding! I’m not sure how pizza can get much better. I guess I need to fly out to Phoenix or New Haven to compare! This is place is a jewel in Charlottesville food scene!“

“Absolutely love the breakfast, can’t wait to go back, very friendly staff and super clean, and toddler friendly!“

“The pizza is delicious. I love a good slice or two. Patio outside and plenty of seating inside. Drinks for the kiddies and the adults. Lots of varieties of pizza. Meat lovers is delicious and so was the Buffalo chicken. Prices are reasonable!“

“I have been to practically all restaurants in town over the past 10 years, and last night's dinner was my father and I's favorite! The food was delicious - flavorful and cooked to perfection. The service was warm and super accommodating. Our waiter Steven was an absolute gem and we enjoyed conversing with him. He looked after us and had a radiant energy that was magnetic. You could tell he and the kitchen put love into their work!!!!“

“I wandered into this place on the advice of my neighbors. I went to pick up a few meals to store for evenings when we are busy. I saw a few people order sandwiches which I assume they were eating there. They only have a few tables. This would be a good place to grab a quick bite. It's more of a market than a restaurant. They have a great selection of wines, breads, and meals. They also have pizza dough and fresh pasta. I chose a few frozen meals (which are still in my freezer) and got some of the pasta. They will sell it to you by the pound and will cut it fresh while you wait. It reminded me of the markets in Italy where you get fresh pasta from the deli cases. The pasta was wonderful! I will definitely be going back for more!“

“Solid pasta (the meatballs are mouth-wateringly good), good pizza, and more cups than you know what to do with. Everything except the pizza is in a cup. Very easy to order and pick up. Location can be a little difficult to park near, but it's good enough to deal with. Would recommend if you're near the mall and want smaller portions and Italian food.“

“Amazing!!!!!!! The vodka rigatoni is to die for!“

“Stromboli with pepperoni sausage and mushrooms was delicious! I ordered it twice!. Pizzas were all good. I got no complaints from any of my family or friends. Love that they delivered right to our hotel room. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.“

“Small intimidate Italian restaurant located on the historic mall. Our server, Paul was fantastic and made the meal and experience. The food overall was delicious, but the price is a little higher than I would anticipate for some of the meals at an Italian restaurant. Nevertheless, I recommend this place ?“

“I've never been inside, but I started getting takeaway during COVID. I love the Sicilian style pizza here. The curbside pickup is great. I'm the future I am going to have to expand my selection sand try some other things in the menu.“