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Name: Red Pump Kitchen
Address: 401 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22902
Telephone: (434) 202-6040
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Red Pump Kitchen

4.4 (648)

$30 and under

Italian

401 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

We use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create Tuscan inspired dishes. Our dishes include pizzettes, antipasti, seafood and a selection of homemade pastas. Italian and Virginia wines make up the dynamic wine list. Our craft cocktails are made-to-order and use the freshest possible ingredients.

The bistro-setting features an open kitchen with a classic wood burning oven, a full service bar, and outdoor seating. Sunday is our featured wine night. Please inquire about our multi-course Chef's Table tasting with optional wine pairings.

Red Pump's Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by our chefs who take pride in the dishes they present.

Booking our High-Top seating secures you a seat at our Chef's Table, a high table located in front of our open kitchen in the heart of the restaurant action. This dining experience is one

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tues-Thurs, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri & Sat 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 202-6040
Website
http://redpumpkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Private dining at Red Pump Kitchen is seamless. From seated dinners to late-night receptions, we offer entertaining options that make hosting your next event a breeze. Our location in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall is ideal for entertaining.

Location
401 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
4th and Main Street on the Downtown Mall
Parking details
Parking Validation for Market St Garage
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Brussels Sprouts$13.00
Asian Pear, Pancetta, Marcona Almond, Parmesan
Kale Caesar$12.00
Boquerones, Black Pepper Dressing, Parmesan-Reggiano, Crispy Garlic
Mozzarella en Carrozza$10.00
Melted Cheese, Crispy Italian Bread "Carriage," White Anchovy, Tomato Condiment
Seasonal Burrata$14.00
Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled VA Peaches, Crispy Prosciutto, Pippin Hill Genovese Basil, Balsamico
Wood-Fired Beets$13.00
Hazelnut, Preserved Cherry, Chèvre Fondue
Meatballs al Forno$15.00
Pomodoro, Warm Sourdough, Shaved Parmesan

Pizzette

Margherita Pizzette$15.00
Pomodoro, Pulled Mozzarella, Garlic Oil, Basil, Chili Flakes
Carbonara Pizzete$17.00
Roasted Garlic Panna, Fontina, Pancetta, Black Pepper, Local Farm Egg
Spicy Salumi Pizzette$17.00
Pomodoro, Fior di Latte, Balsamico

Main

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi$20.00
Brown Butter, Golden Raisins, Pistachios
Handmade Cavatelli$23.00
Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale, Pine Nut Emulsion
Tagliatelle alla Chitarra$26.00
Lamb Ragu, Castelvetrano Olives
Butternut Squash al Forno$19.00
Burrata, Savory Walnut Granola, Preserved Golden Raisins
Salmon Poached in Olive Oil$23.00
Toasted Quinoa, Friggitello Pepper Conserva, Manakintowne Greens
Seared Red Snapper$25.00
Cranberry Bean Cassoulet, Roasted Sunchoke, Wood-Fired Tomatoes, Italian Parsley
Dry-Aged Short Rib$28.00
Pippin Hill Swiss Chard, Heirloom Polenta, Preserved Lemon Gremolata

What 648 people are saying

Red Pump Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

648 Reviews

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LaurieO
Virginia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent and service outstanding! The ambiance is awesome as well. This place is a must when in the Charlottesville area.
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TCT1 VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation at Red Pump to specifically have the heir signature meatball dish. We arrived at 6:30 and was told no meatballs because chef decided to use ingredients to make bolognase sauce - Disappointing. We left and did not eat at restaurant
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Keswick2
Virginia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 28, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went very early, so as to avoid noise. Drinks, appetizers and (split) 10” pizza. All food was excellent, as was the service. We will go again!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice cocktails. Got the Pink 75 and enjoyed it. Also had a nice salad and the bolognes!
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Pippin
Virginia14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner at Red Pump last Thursday. The food is always excellent and the service was exceptional. This continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in C'ville. Using OpenTable makes it so easy to reserve a table. If you enjoy Italian food, I highly recommend you give Red Pump a try.
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Annie
Baltimore / Maryland14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful meal and experience. Our server Clay was outstanding - knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. The entire staff was customer oriented and welcoming. The food was fresh and well prepared, the menu creative.
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Kathy
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location & food with a friendly professional staff.
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Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were from out of town and decided on this restaurant based on past reviews. Phenomenal food great service
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HeatherN
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Great food and a laid back atmosphere. Would recommend.
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MaryannL
Central Texas6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This review pertains to the summer 2019 Restaurant Week menu, which was 3 courses priced at $39. The first course options we had were both very good. I had a main of branzino served with greens and cherry tomatoes, which was very good. My dining partner had the tagliatelle with lamb ragu, which he said was 'okay'. We were both put off by the noise level, which was ear-splitting, the frequent and excessive stops by waitstaff to ask if we liked the food, and the too frequent water-glass fill-ups, where it was assumed if a glass was half full or less more water was needed (without asking). Finally, I had been looking forward to the house-made gelato for dessert. The other option was blueberry panna cotta (the tiramisu of the 2010s IMO). At an early dinnertime, we found the only gelato was a dairy-free chocolate made with coconut milk and they were out of the fruit sorbet that would have been a great alternative. I wanted to like this place more; but I don't think it was very good value for $. Had we been able to sit outside (it was 90+ degrees out) that might have taken care of the noise problem but the noise colors the whole experience. I may try again outside of Restaurant Week.
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401 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

Cross street
4th and Main Street on the Downtown Mall
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tues-Thurs, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri & Sat 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking Validation for Market St Garage
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://redpumpkitchen.com/
Phone number
(434) 202-6040
Private party facilities
Private dining at Red Pump Kitchen is seamless. From seated dinners to late-night receptions, we offer entertaining options that make hosting your next event a breeze. Our location in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall is ideal for entertaining.

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Red Pump Kitchen

About this restaurant

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Menu

Antipasti

Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Kale Caesar$12.00

Mozzarella en Carrozza$10.00

Seasonal Burrata$14.00

Wood-Fired Beets$13.00

Meatballs al Forno$15.00

Pizzette

Margherita Pizzette$15.00

Carbonara Pizzete$17.00

Spicy Salumi Pizzette$17.00

Main

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi$20.00

Handmade Cavatelli$23.00

Tagliatelle alla Chitarra$26.00

Butternut Squash al Forno$19.00

Salmon Poached in Olive Oil$23.00

Seared Red Snapper$25.00

Dry-Aged Short Rib$28.00

What 648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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