Where to Eat
Below you will find a list of our favorite restaurants in the Nelson and Charlottesville area, as well as some of our favorite dishes to eat once you get there.
Location: North Garden
This is a laid-back eatery serving inventive pizzas, burgers & updated takes on old-school comfort food.
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Our Favorites:
Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls
Buffalo Wings (with Ranch!)
Jack London Pizza
Caesar Salad
Location: Charlottesville
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Warm, stylish venue for American fare such as steaks, salads & sandwiches, plus ample beer & wine.
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Our Favorites:
Dry-Rubbed Wings
Fried Chicken
Pork Chop
House Old Fashioned
Location: Charlottesville
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Refined, seasonal American fare served in an early 19th-century house with an Old Virginia feel.
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Our Favorites:
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Warm Medley of Wild Mushrooms
Grilled Lamb Chops
Creme Brulee
Location: Charlottesville
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Eatery serving creative burgers and a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space, indoor or outdoor.
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Our Favorites:
Fried Pickles
The Hotness
The Executive
Dar's Salad
Location: Charlottesville
Locally sourced Southern fare & imaginative cocktails offered in a refined exposed-brick setting.
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Our Favorites:
Pimento Cheese Fritters
Ancho Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Whipped Potatoes
Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
Location: Charlottesville
Happening spot with rustic-chic decor offering updated Neapolitan-style pizza and snacks.
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Our Favorites:
Polpettine
Diavola
Margherita DOC
Zeppole
Location: Charlottesville
Simple yet stylish bistro serving classic Italian dishes and wines by the glass, half carafe or bottle.
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Our Favorites:
Carciofio
Papparadelle Bolognese
Cotoletta de Maiaile Alla
Tiramisu