Orzo Kitchen & Wine BarDelicious!!As always we loved everything! Our go to restaurant for any occasion and no occasion !!6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMtasty convenienceThis was our first dinner at Orzo, long our favorite destination for lunch on visits to Charlottesville. The food was quite good, and the portions generous, for the appetizers (Caesar's salad for one, mussels for the other) as well as the entrees (risotto; hanger steak). The service was friendly, the ambiance relaxed. We hope to return for dinner some time, although we find the prices a bit high for a very informal eating place.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMIn Charlottesville for a dayand had time to meet up with a long-lost friend for lunch. The restaurant was a perfect choice: great location, good for a long afternoon town walk afterwards; relaxed, comfortable but stylish atmosphere; pleasant and good server; nice selection of menu items. We both opted for salads with wine. My salad was perfectly dressed, delicate and delicious; the wines by the glass selection was fine and reasonably priced. Will definitely return on another trip to/through charming Charlottesville to experience more of Orzo.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperb food!!The mussels were the best I have ever eaten! WE also had the beet salad which was outstanding. My husband had the clams and linguini dish and I had the ravioli dish and both were soooooo good. We both highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful every time!Orzo is a wonderful restaurant using fresh and local foods that always taste delicious! It's in a cute area of Charlottesville within walking distance of the downtown area. I would definitely recommend Orzo to out of towners and locals!5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food, great presentation,Excellent food, great presentation, and outstanding service. We had a leisurely dinner, the server's pacing was perfect and after we finished she did not bring the check until asked. I will definitely go back to this restaurant when I'm in Charlottesville.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe appetizers were deliciousThe appetizers were delicious and the cod dish was very good. Excellent wine list and the desserts were a big hit. The clams had grit in each bite so that was a little disappointing but we will return.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThey gave us some free whiteThey gave us some free white wine since it was our first time there!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place in Charlottesville!I always use Open table to find great restaurants, and this is a perfect example!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMStopped in late evening andStopped in late evening and sat at the bar as I was alone. Had a lovely salad and the Octopus and chorzo which was delish. Staff was extremely friendly and good to talk to.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife took me here for myMy wife took me here for my birthday. Although the waitress had a poor attitude at the start (she claimed that she told us something was off the menu, which neither of us heard), she calmed down and was pleasant for the rest of the evening. The food was very good, each dish had an unusual and delicious touch - smoked onions in my side dish, for example. All in all, it was a lovely evening.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food. Appetizers areGreat food. Appetizers are amazing. Love the atmosphere. Service outstanding.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGo here!When I arrived with my party, I was a little concerned when the host who showed us to our table was arrogant and rude. From that point on, everything was up! Our waitress provided service at a level I have only encountered at five star restaurants. The wine list was exciting and she knew exactly which ones to recommend for our varied tastes. We started with the farmer cheese dumplings, the perfect starter with a glass of wine. Everyone in my party chose a pasta dish and they were all adventuresome and delicious. For dessert, we shared the chocolate almond bread pudding, the perfect ending to the perfect meal. It was so wonderful that I'll be returning there later this week with my husband.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMI love the exciting menu options,I love the exciting menu options, emphasis on locally sourced meats and produce, and creative use of ingredients. Everything we had was delicious!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a great server (thoughHad a great server (though I've been here before with someone not nearly as good). The menu is extensive and the food is great--as is the wine!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMBack again 2 days laterWhen we asked our excellent concierge at the Clifton Inn to recommend restaurant where we could get a not-too-heavy dinner, he instantly suggested Orzo. The atmosphere is fun and funky, service casual but top notch. The owner stoppe by our table to chat. Our server knew the interesting wine list quite well. The portions are not huge, but not Novelle Cuisine sized, and that's what we wanted. We had the delicious chicken and a yummy dessert; panacotta, which was also interesting. The prices are not low, but a good value for what you get. The neighborhood is fun, too. Went back for lunch two days later. BTW, if you come at noon Saturday, you'll have the place to yourself.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWell worth the trip when inWell worth the trip when in the Charlottesville area. Rivals the best of the casual vibe with great meals segment anywhere in the US. Staff was knowledgeable about the details of all menu items and the wine pairings. Good variety of options for all courses with appetizer and small plate options displaying great planing. Mussels appetizer selected was outstanding and roast pork entre was not to be overlooked. All four of our party were equally pleased with their various selections. Will be back.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderfulI have been eating here for years and NEVER had a bad meal. They source a lot of ingredients locally and the food is amazing. There has been a recent change in chef and he has upped the game even more. For both lunch and dinner, this place is great!3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAbsolutely Amazing!Could not be more pleased with our experience at Orzo! I simply wrote on my open table reservation that it was my parents' 40th anniversary and they went above and beyond for them! They created a menu specifically for them that said "Happy Anniversary" across the top of it and gave us complementary half glasses of presseco! We were all overwhelmed with their generosity. Not to mention the food was to die for, service was excellent, everything was beyond words perfect! I wish I lived in the area so I could frequent here more often. You will be missing out if you don't dine here. Thank you Orzo for making my parents' anniversary a memorable one!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food!Absolutely delicious food. First time there since the new chef, and look forward to going back!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMVery nice wine selection andVery nice wine selection and the pork roast was delicious. Our waitress was fantastic--very friendly, attentive and patient, as we were the last table to leave.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love Orzo, and considerWe love Orzo, and consider it one of our "go-to" / default dining establishments in Charlottesville. Although one member of our group of four had a relatively minor problem with his starter (toast was burned), our server quickly picked up on the issue and had it corrected.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent Food, ambiance,Excellent Food, ambiance, and service. Enjoyed a fantastic evening with love of my life.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved the food and the lookLoved the food and the look of the restaurant. Was struck by the lack of personality and warm feel. In retrospect, I think a good, vibrant
host is crucial. Although it is nice to see the owner, he lacks the charisma necessary to make a restaurant experience special and one that you would like to repeat. Had a diner feel at times. The good news is that this is an easy fix with the right person.3/2/2013 12:00:00 AM