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C&O, Charlottesville, VA

C&O

4.9 (910)
$50 and over
American
515 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5347

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 910 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 is a delightful dining destination in Charlottesville, praised for its "excellent cuisine," "great wine list," and "amazing service." Guests celebrate its unique, cozy ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Highlights include standout dishes like duck confit and lamb, along with attentive staff. It's a "hidden jewel" that consistently impresses.
910 Reviews

  1. Mariann VIP

    Philadelphia61 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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  2. Stanley VIP

    Richmond31 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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  3. Harriette

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at the C&O Restaurant was outstanding. We will definitely return when we want to celebrate a special occasion.

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  4. steve VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ok experience A Little disappointed based on the reviews

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  5. Jane

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service by our server, Kevin, was excellent. He was very professional, friendly and helpful with food choices. All of the food was delicious.

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  6. Ron VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous waiter. Excelkeny bartender. Dinner was delicious.

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  7. Lliam

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent cuisine. Great wine list. Decent service and ambience. Would definitely recommend for an upmarket high quality evening. Realistically $125 per head.

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  8. Amy VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve ever had in Charlottesville and that’s a high bar!!! The Graduation fixed menu was amazing!! The service and food were lovely! And the setting is seeping in charm. Highly recommend!

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  9. Marilyn

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fabulous restaurant, especially for celebrating occasions, as we did - an anniversary dinner. The food is always wonderful, and all the staff are experienced and pleasant. I highly recommend C & O for a delightful dinner!

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  10. Jon VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at dinner. Food was delicious and the service very caring. Would return again. The last time I was there was 45 years ago!

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FAQs

C&O is rated 4.9 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 12 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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