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Dining in Charlottesville Restaurants

Looking for a great restaurant experience during your Charlottesville visit? We’re really lucky here in Central Virginia–the dining options are truly exceptional. There are many top chefs who have decided to make this part of the world their home, and we all benefit! Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a 5-star evening, there are many local options to choose from. We’ve organized this page to be your go-to dining resource so you can locate any cuisine, settle on a location, or even build a meal into a day of sightseeing. So dive right in and enjoy your visit!

The Charlottesville Restaurant Scene is Extraordinary. Find over 200 of our favorite restaurants across 18 cuisine categories here in our Dining GUIDE.

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The Corner, Belmont, the Downtown Mall, Stonefield, Keswick, Crozet and Ivy–every corner of the city has great dining choices. Explore some of our more popular options.

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Exterior view of Barboursville Vineyards' Palladio Restaurant.

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