Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Great restaurant and bar. Casual-trendy. Great cocktails, and main dishes run $20-$30. Can accommodate larger groups with reservations. Bar area is decently large.
38 locals recommend
Zocalo
201 E Main StGreat restaurant and bar. Casual-trendy. Great cocktails, and main dishes run $20-$30. Can accommodate larger groups with reservations. Bar area is decently large.
Favorite restaurant in C'ville, hands-down. Spanish tapas. Doesn't take reservations. Menu rotates, but if they have it be sure to get the Carne Asada, the peel and eat shrimp, and the seared tuna.
160 locals recommend
Mas
904 Monticello RdFavorite restaurant in C'ville, hands-down. Spanish tapas. Doesn't take reservations. Menu rotates, but if they have it be sure to get the Carne Asada, the peel and eat shrimp, and the seared tuna.
Close to the house and SO good. Great for full pies or individual slices.
Lelo's Pizza Charlottesville
1880 Abbey RdClose to the house and SO good. Great for full pies or individual slices.
Ten
120 E Main StTrendy sushi. Favorite cocktail: Setting Sun.
Red Pump Kitchen
401 E Main StGreat newer restaurant from the owners of Pippin Hill vineyard
The Local
824 Hinton AveWonderful restaurant, plenty of seating, and great atmosphere!
La Taza
407 Monticello RdGood brunch spot
Beer Run
156 Carlton RdA great place to grab brunch or a casual meal!
Great food and beer list! Call ahead to make sure there isn't a wait.
84 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StGreat food and beer list! Call ahead to make sure there isn't a wait.
Brand new and DELICIOUS! It's small, but great atmostphere and the food is just incredible. Much more than just pizza to enjoy.
105 locals recommend
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadBrand new and DELICIOUS! It's small, but great atmostphere and the food is just incredible. Much more than just pizza to enjoy.
The Bebedero
201 W Main StGreat Mexican food and margaritas!
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant is great for boozy brunch. Skybar is a rooftop bar. Gets packed on nice weekends but is an obligatory stop!
55 locals recommend
Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar
422 E Main StRestaurant is great for boozy brunch. Skybar is a rooftop bar. Gets packed on nice weekends but is an obligatory stop!
The Whiskey Jar
227 W Main StGreat bar on the end of the downtown mall
Casual, more of a 'dive' bar, where Dave Matthews Band played when they were first starting out.
35 locals recommend
Miller's Downtown
109 W Main StCasual, more of a 'dive' bar, where Dave Matthews Band played when they were first starting out.
Rapture Restaurant & Night Club
303 E Main StNightclub with dancing!
Wineries
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdVineyard, amazing views
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnVineyard, lots of space, great views
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmVineyard, great mountain views
Trump Winery
Great views, nice outdoor space, nice wine!
Dave Mathew's vineyards, so it is a c'ville staple! Pretty tasting room; rustic, lovely!
95 locals recommend
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmDave Mathew's vineyards, so it is a c'ville staple! Pretty tasting room; rustic, lovely!
Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson PkwyVery close by and near Monticello as well!
Coffee & Breakfast
Mudhouse Coffee 10th Street
116 10th St NWGreat lattes and other coffee fare!
The Nook
The BEST place to get breakfast and mimosas.
Sightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThomas Jefferson's Monticello is just a short drive down the road!
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyJames Monroe's Highland, the estate of James Monroe
The Rotunda
1826 University AveIconic!
Parks & Rec
Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake StGreat walk along the water, playground, and plenty of parking!
Saunders-Monticello Trail is a great walk! There is a private parking lot and the best area is when you walk the long wooden bridges through the forest. Beautiful!
Kemper Park
503 Thomas Jefferson PkwySaunders-Monticello Trail is a great walk! There is a private parking lot and the best area is when you walk the long wooden bridges through the forest. Beautiful!
Rivanna Trail Sunset Drive Trailhead
A beautiful paved walk through the forest near the river!
Grocery
Closest grocery store to the home. Actually has a great selection including the organics/naturals section.
8 locals recommend
Food Lion
570 Riverbend DrClosest grocery store to the home. Actually has a great selection including the organics/naturals section.