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C&O, Charlottesville, VA

C&O

4.9 (918)
$50 and over
American
515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-7044
  • Website
    http://www.candorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dean Maupin
  • Catering
    C&O Catering has been of of Virginia's premier catering companies for over 35 years, offering full service catering for all of your special events and functions. Contact Dean Maupin or Cristelle Koerper at 434.971.7044
  • Private party facilities
    The C&O offers two private dining rooms well suited to accommodate a wide range of hospitality possibilities, our upstairs which seats up to 20 and our gallery which seats up to 15. Please contact Dean Maupin at 434.971.7044 with inquires.
  • Location
    515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking in either the Water St. or Market St. garages, both within two blocks of the C&O, we validate for both.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine

Menu

C&O's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 918 people are saying

C&O reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    American

  • Charlottesville

    Best Overall

  • Charlottesville

    Best Food

  • Charlottesville

    Best Service

  • Charlottesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Charlottesville

    Best Value

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Romantic

  • Charlottesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C&O offers a "fabulous dining experience" with expertly prepared cuisine and a "unique atmosphere." Regulars praise the "delicious" food, "attentive" service, and intimate setting, making it ideal for special occasions. The menu features standout dishes like duck confit, lamb, and halibut, complemented by a "great wine list."
918 Reviews

  1. Lowell

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a cozy corner table. The beet salad and rockfish entre with mushrooms were delicious. The service was friendly and professional.

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  2. Ron

    Virginia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing dining experience! The staff was so warm and friendly! The gentleman taking care of us did just that ! He hit each recommendation out of the ball park ! Our sincere compliments and gratitude to a more than an expert kitchen staff ! A feast for the senses !!! We will be back !!

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  3. Melissa VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience. Very impressed with the flavor profiles of all the dishes and left very happy (and I have been told I am picky but I prefer refined palette). Steak tartar and tuna app were both lovely with interesting flavors. Portion sizes were great. My honey enjoyed the duck entree and the rockfish is a lovely summer dish with the pop of lemon in the sauce. Bread pudding and crème brûlée were nice endings. The cocktails were good but not at the level of the food and others that I’ve had in the area. Staff were attentive. Definitely will be back.

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  4. Tom

    Southwest Florida18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, particularly the mushroom appetizer special. The Gin Gimlet and wines were excellent. Our server was very attentive. The service from the bar was a little slow, otherwise everything was outstanding.

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  5. Margaret

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had different meals and all of us were wowed. The crab fettuccine and salmon appetizers were terrific. We shared salad and it was split in the kitchen to give each person a generous serving. How many times have you looked at your serving and thought -that’s it? Not at C&O, the restaurant is out to please its patrons in every way

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  6. Diana

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great service and atmosphere. I've eaten at enoteca pinchiorri and this restaurant is my favorite anywhere

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  7. Sean

    Virginia34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always great. Separate dining areas make for a very intimate atmosphere. Excellent choice for a special occasion.

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  8. Rhonda

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Order whatever you like, you can't go wrong. The food is impeccably prepared and sublimely presented and from someone who knows about such things, there is thought and concern in the search and procuring the ingredients.

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  9. Mariann VIP

    Philadelphia County62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a classy unique setting filled with wonderful staff! Everything was delicious, especially the halibut entree.

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  10. Stanley VIP

    Virginia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal. The menu selections were awesome as well as the wine list. The food preparation and presentation were top notch. Our server was very professional and experienced. Overall a food experience to remember. We will definitely be back!!

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FAQs

C&O is rated 4.9 stars by 918 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for C&O

515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We suggest parking in either the Water St. or Market St. garages, both within two blocks of the C&O, we validate for both.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dean Maupin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.candorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 971-7044
  • Catering
    C&O Catering has been of of Virginia's premier catering companies for over 35 years, offering full service catering for all of your special events and functions. Contact Dean Maupin or Cristelle Koerper at 434.971.7044
  • Private party facilities
    The C&O offers two private dining rooms well suited to accommodate a wide range of hospitality possibilities, our upstairs which seats up to 20 and our gallery which seats up to 15. Please contact Dean Maupin at 434.971.7044 with inquires.
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