Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
A Charlottesville classic. Comfort food meets upscale dining. They don't take reservations, but the wait is rarely unreasonable (max 20 mins). Closed Mon-Tues.
62 residents recomanen
Duner's
4372 Ivy RdA Charlottesville classic. Comfort food meets upscale dining. They don't take reservations, but the wait is rarely unreasonable (max 20 mins). Closed Mon-Tues.
Smoked Kitchen & Tap
2025 Library AveGood BBQ and brisket! In Crozet.
Outdoor seating and their menu is very accommodating of special diets and allergy needs.
18 residents recomanen
Burtons Grill
2010 Bond StOutdoor seating and their menu is very accommodating of special diets and allergy needs.
Outdoor seating in the DownTown mall. Big salads and burgers.
84 residents recomanen
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StOutdoor seating in the DownTown mall. Big salads and burgers.
Outdoor seating on the DownTown Mall. Great cocktails and food.
25 residents recomanen
Brasserie Saison
111 E Main StOutdoor seating on the DownTown Mall. Great cocktails and food.
Crozet Pizza
5794 Three Notched RdGood tapas and a nice outdoor space in the heart of Belmont - a very cool neighborhood.
160 residents recomanen
Mas
904 Monticello RdGood tapas and a nice outdoor space in the heart of Belmont - a very cool neighborhood.
This is a newer place, and the decor is pretty lacking … but the food is actually pretty good! It’s very close by to the a Cottage. Super friendly staff, good parking.
6 residents recomanen
Ivy Road House
4300 Three Notch'd RoadThis is a newer place, and the decor is pretty lacking … but the food is actually pretty good! It’s very close by to the a Cottage. Super friendly staff, good parking.
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWCOMALCVILLE
816 Hinton AveTerrific authentic Mexican food. Very cute outdoor seating area.
New restaurant in town which is getting great reviews! The chef was long-time chef at Duners. She’s a powerhouse talent!
Siren Restaurant
247 Ridge McIntire RoadNew restaurant in town which is getting great reviews! The chef was long-time chef at Duners. She’s a powerhouse talent!
Great Italian food! There can definitely be wait times (without reservation), but there’s a cool bar area in the rear of the restaurant.
128 residents recomanen
Tavola
826 Hinton AveGreat Italian food! There can definitely be wait times (without reservation), but there’s a cool bar area in the rear of the restaurant.
Really good Indian food, and the nicest staff possible. Eat in or take out! Plan on 45 minute preparation time for take-out.
25 residents recomanen
Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St NReally good Indian food, and the nicest staff possible. Eat in or take out! Plan on 45 minute preparation time for take-out.
Phenomenal French bakery! Right downtown (off Preston Ave) but a bit tricky to find. It’s off-street on the “side” of a building. Worth the hunt!
8 residents recomanen
Cou Cou Rachou
917 Preston AvePhenomenal French bakery! Right downtown (off Preston Ave) but a bit tricky to find. It’s off-street on the “side” of a building. Worth the hunt!
Perhaps the most upscale restaurant in CVille. Perfect for a special occasion!
30 residents recomanen
The Ivy Inn Restaurant
2244 Old Ivy RdPerhaps the most upscale restaurant in CVille. Perfect for a special occasion!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
159 Community StClosest grocery store, just 2 miles or so West on Rt 250.
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdCVS Pharmacy
1170 Emmet St NMedExpress Urgent Care
260 Pantops CtrDon’t let the outside confuse you … this is a really nice market.
46 residents recomanen
Crozet Great Valu (Crozet Market)
5728 Three Notched RdDon’t let the outside confuse you … this is a really nice market.
Wineries, Breweries, Cider, etc!
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdBeautiful winery.
Fantastic hard cider and a beautiful tasting room with lots of outdoor seating. They sometimes have food trucks.
42 residents recomanen
Potter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley RoadFantastic hard cider and a beautiful tasting room with lots of outdoor seating. They sometimes have food trucks.
Stinson Vineyards
4744 Sugar Hollow RdNearby winery with lovely wines.
Don’t miss the polo matches on Sundays at King Family winery. Lots of outdoor seating.
259 residents recomanen
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmDon’t miss the polo matches on Sundays at King Family winery. Lots of outdoor seating.
Close-by in Crozet, with an outdoor seating area with “lawn” games and a fire pit.
97 residents recomanen
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeClose-by in Crozet, with an outdoor seating area with “lawn” games and a fire pit.
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd RdRagged Branch Distillery
1015 Taylors Gap RdFor the bourbon lover!
Don’t let the (small) size of this winery fool you. Their wines are amongst the area’s best!
18 residents recomanen
Gabriele Rausse Winery
3247 Carters Mountain RdDon’t let the (small) size of this winery fool you. Their wines are amongst the area’s best!
Some of the areas best red wines. Great place for a tasting or a picnic - if picnicking, pass the tasting room a s go towards the old chimney of the original house. They also have a fantastic white tablecloth restaurant.
157 residents recomanen
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdSome of the areas best red wines. Great place for a tasting or a picnic - if picnicking, pass the tasting room a s go towards the old chimney of the original house. They also have a fantastic white tablecloth restaurant.
Shopping
Ivy Nursery is not just a terrific nursery. Their gift shop is not to be missed for home and garden goods!
Ivy Nursery Inc
570 Broomley RdIvy Nursery is not just a terrific nursery. Their gift shop is not to be missed for home and garden goods!
Folly Home Furnishings
2134 Barracks RdGorgeous home furnishing and gift shop.
All sorts of stores on Barracks Rd, from the practical to the whimsical!
78 residents recomanen
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NAll sorts of stores on Barracks Rd, from the practical to the whimsical!
Drinks & Nightlife
Besides all the great restaurants and shops on the Downtown Mall, there is also "Fridays After Five" each Friday evening (5-8pm) at the Pavilion on the Mall -- a free community happy-hour of sorts with live music and mingling with all ages of CVille residents. "Fridays" runs from mid-April until Sept.
291 residents recomanen
Downtown Mall
Besides all the great restaurants and shops on the Downtown Mall, there is also "Fridays After Five" each Friday evening (5-8pm) at the Pavilion on the Mall -- a free community happy-hour of sorts with live music and mingling with all ages of CVille residents. "Fridays" runs from mid-April until Sept.
Arts & Culture
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHome of Thomas Jefferson. Not to be missed!
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NMontpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center RdA bit of a drive, but worth the trip!
Parks & Nature
Beaver Creek Park
Beaver Creek ParkThere is a nice area to park and enjoy the peacefulness of Beaver Creek.
Sugar Hollow Trail to Blue Hole
6796 Sugar Hollow RdGreat hike! Steep but pretty short; takes about 45 minutes and the views at the top are stunning.
Humpback Mountain
Great hike! Steep but pretty short; takes about 45 minutes and the views at the top are stunning.
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Great easy walk/hike.