Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Charlottesville

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Ivy Inn Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3927)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Seasonal Local American Cuisine. We use many local products from local farmers. We are located about a mile west of the University of Virginia campus. Historic old home turned into a restaurant. Three small intimate dining rooms upstairs, one on the ground floor and a large weather protected patio. In the winter the Patio is heated. Family owned since 1995. Special diet needs met upon request.

Top review

MarlanaVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Great drinks , food and service. Portion sizes were perfect and flavors were flawless. Perfect for a special occassion.

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Key Lime Pie

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Potato Gnocchi Bolognese

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Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin

C&O

4.9

4.9 (910)

$50 and over

American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Dinner is served in our mezzanine, bistro and upstairs dining rooms, Tuesday through Saturday.
Reservations are for dinner only, please. Bar seats operate on a first come, first serve basis, and cannot be reserved.
We cannot accommodate parties larger than 10. Due to the layout of our restaurant, we are unable to accommodate pets on our patio.

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MariannVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

What a classy unique setting filled with wonderful staff! Everything was delicious, especially the halibut entree.

The Farmhouse at Veritas

4.9

4.9 (1055)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at least 48 hours prior to reservation time.
No children or pets allowed for any reservations

DINNER: Plan to arrive at 6:15 pm for a glass of bubbly and be seated for dinner at 6:30 pm. Dinner is four courses, each one paired with wine. The cost is $120.00 per person prix fixe

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SusanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This was our third time over the last couple of years coming to the restaurant. He didn't seem to have the edge we felt from a few years ago. Green got a salad way too tart and quite unpleasant and clash with the rosé it was served with. Soup was delicious, but overly sweet. Duck was very nice. Steak was overcooked for me but very nicely done for my guest. The menu said Claret, but we were served a Merlot . We ended up having both and actually the Merlot was the better choice. So again, a few misses I took this from a five star to a four star for us

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The Farmhouse Wine Paired Dinner

Fleurie

4.8

4.8 (1879)

$50 and over

French

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Daily Prix-Fixe 3-Course Menu ($115) with optional Wine Pairings ($79)
Fleurie offers patio and indoor dining by reservation.
Please make sure to select your desired seating area when booking.

Join us at Fleurie Restaurant for a contemporary French fine dining experience, located just off Charlottesville's charming Downtown Mall on 3rd Street. Fleurie's elegant atmosphere, stellar wine list, and innovative menu are sure to produce an unforgettable meal. Fleurie is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy masterfully prepared dishes and intimate service.

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CindiVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience - loved all the “extras” - everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!

1799 at The Clifton

4.8

4.8 (786)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

We are serving a wonderful ala carte menu with many delicious & unique options. We have an award winning wine list, and cocktail menu available as well - ask about our 'smoked' cocktails.

Set in a charming and historic house on a ridge overlooking The Rivanna River in Charlottesville, Virginia, 1799 at The Clifton is committed to cooking beautiful, locally sourced food in a warm yet chic atmosphere. Michelin Starred Chef Matthew Bousquet and his team are dedicated to giving you the best of new Piedmont cooking in a special way. Come and explore the offerings of our Chef’s seasonal menus, featuring the bounty of our own organic vegetable and herb garden. We look forward to making your visit truly memorable! Please make any requests on seating preferences, using the reservation notes. We will do our absolute best to accommodate all request based on availability.

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Monica

Dined on May 26, 2025

Absolutely delicious Food with Amazing Service! The ambience is so beautiful with cozy library vibes. The Chef went above and beyond to make the evening special with a complimentary tuna tartare 🤤 as well as a delicious complimentary homemade strawberry pectin gummy to try before outstanding dessert also complimentary on the Clifton for our Friends 15 yr. anniversary. And they were so yummy we ordered two more to go for later. Not to mention the entrees and appetizers were out of this world with flavors. THANK YOU 1799 & The Clifton oh andddd they had on our menu Happy Anniversary For Our Friends it was such a special touch when we first sat down

Forked on Main

4.8

4.8 (175)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Orange

About the restaurant

Forked on Main is a casual contemporary eatery, located in the historic Sparks building on Main Street in Orange, VA. Walk in the door and you’re instantly faced with the hostess stand and a decision – a fork in the road. Take a right and you enter a light-filled dining room that can seat couples, families or even private parties. Take a left, and you’re ensconced in the lounge, perfect for a casual mid-day coffee, a happy hour drink with co-workers or a night out on Main Street with friends.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

1st visit. Enjoyed setting, service and dinner. Will be returning.

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4.7

4.7 (1128)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine.

Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates.

Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced.

The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

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Michael

Dined on May 29, 2025

Fantastic sushi and surprising ambience in a sushi restaurant. Delightful experience!

Bad Luck Ramen Bar & North American Sake Brewery

4.7

4.7 (78)

$30 and under

Creative Japanese

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Slurp some hot fresh ramen, swig some hand crafted sake or craft beer, eat some sushi rolls, and HAVE FUN! Exciting atmosphere with a great vibe, North American Sake Brewery is Virginias first and only sake brewery. We offer a huge selection of craft beer, slushies, seltzers, and a great happy hour! Dine on our famous rice bowls, or try our handmade dumplings. One of a kind place filled with people that are passionate about craft. Outdoor dinning available on our patio!

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Allison

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

The ramen was amazing once again!! You have to try the Nas Original

Cafe Frank

4.7

4.7 (377)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Charlottesville

About the restaurant

Café Frank is a vibrant, intimate Franco-Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall. We can't wait to serve you!

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StanleyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Another great meal at Cafe Frank! We come here often because we are never disappointed- the menu is awesome, the food prep and presentation is superb, and the wine and cocktails are outstanding. It's great for a small group as well as couples wanting some quality time together.

Palladio

4.6

4.6 (590)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gordonsville

About the restaurant

The elegant balance we value in wine, the quality of celebration inherent in its welcome, inspire palate harmonies that are Virginian in resources and Northern Italian in perspective, in country dining of vivacity and refinement. Here the estate of wine is inhabited at its most seamless and complete, sustained behind the scenes by the rarest collaboration of colleagues gifted in cuisine, viticulture, horticulture and service. Luxury on-site accommodations available at our 1804 Inn and Cottages. For additional information, please visit our website www.bbvwine.com.

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Julianne

Dined 5 days ago

Alessandro, Mark and Chef Mike pull out the red carpet. The food is amazing! The soft shell crab and mushroom soup were favorites.

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