Where to Eat
Below you will find a list of our favorite restaurant in the Nelson and Charlottesville area.
This is a laid-back eatery serving inventive pizzas, burgers & updated takes on old-school comfort food.
Our Favorites:
Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls
Buffalo Wings (with Ranch!)
Jack London Pizza
Caesar Salad
Warm, stylish venue for American fare such as steaks, salads & sandwiches, plus ample beer & wine.
Our Favorites:
Dry-Rubbed Wings
Fried Chicken
Pork Chop
House Old Fashioned
Refined, seasonal American fare served in an early 19th-century house with an Old Virginia feel.
Our Favorites:
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Warm Medley of Wild Mushrooms
Grilled Lamb Chops
Creme Brulee
Locally sourced Southern fare & imaginative cocktails offered in a refined exposed-brick setting.
Our Favorites:
Pimento Cheese Fritters
Ancho Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Whipped Potatoes
Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
Eatery serving creative burgers and a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Our Favorites:
Fried Pickles
The Hotness
The Executive
Dar's Salad
Happening spot with rustic-chic decor offering updated Neapolitan-style pizza and snacks.
Our Favorites:
Polpettine
Diavola
Margherita DOC
Zeppole
Restaurant serving up wood fired modern American dining with flavors of Mexico and Spain.
Our Favorites:
Ham Croquetas
Shibiddy Dibbidies
Pork Spare Ribs
Smoked Half Chicken
Simple yet stylish bistro serving classic Italian dishes and wines by the glass, half carafe or bottle.
Our Favorites:
Carciofio
Papparadelle Bolognese
Cotoletta de Maiaile Alla
Tiramisu
They offer French small plates, boards & shareable dishes, with a handsome bar for cocktails & wine.
Our Favorites:
Anchovy Toast
Beef Tartare
Pork Belly
Cauliflower Gratin
Celebrated country French fare and a deep wine list in a serene setting amid brick walls & barn wood.
Our Favorites:
Duck Confit
Steak Chinoise
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
Warm Ginger Cake
Modern European fare & house-brewed beer in busy surrounds with hip farmhouse-style decor & a patio.
Our Favorites:
Fried Calamari
Brussel Sprout Salad
Steak Frites
Seasonal Galette
One of a local trio of New York-style bagel shops offering counter-serve breakfast & sandwiches.
Our Favorites:
Caesar Salad
Chicken Salad on Everything Bagel
BLT
Lox and Cream Cheese