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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Charlottesville

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Charlottesville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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4.9
4.9 (3795)
$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
Joan
Dined 4 days ago
My first visit to Ivy Inn. New to Charlottesville (moved from MN) and we were looking for a new special occasion restaurant. I believe this is it! Loved the food, loved the ambiance and whole experience. Looking forwards to dining here again.
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4.9
4.9 (1004)
$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


Top review
Kimberley
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Incredible place for a celebration or just to spoil yourself. The food and service are amazing.
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4.8
4.8 (1077)
$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

Top review
Kate
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Food is phenomenal. Service was excellent. This is a must go to place for Japanese cuisine in Charlottesville.
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4.8
4.8 (1826)
$50 and over
French
Charlottesville
About the restaurant
Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Daily Prix-Fixe 3-Course Menu ($109) with optional Wine Pairings ($75+)
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.

Top review
Kirk
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. This was our second time coming here. Service was a bit of a let down after how good the food was. Water was not refilled when it should be and after waiting for 5-10 minutes with an empty glass, we had to ask for a refill of tap water. After that, we had no issues and it was refilled as needed. Overall an excellent experience. Staff did a great job with allergies.
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4.8
4.8 (833)
$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.

Top review
Garyvip
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
We had an excellent meal, with perfect portion size. The service was top-notch! An enjoyable evening, we will most definitely return!
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4.7
4.7 (1495)
$31 to $50
Southern
Charlottesville
About the restaurant
Maya is now accepting reservations from 4:30-8:30 Monday through Saturday as well as curbside take out orders during the same hours. Please visit our homepage to see our updated selections daily. Please call if you require a reservation over 8 guests. Seating preferences will be honored based on volume and staffing.




Located in the center of Charlottesville Virginia’s Midtown, MAYA serves dinner 6 days a week. Our “made from scratch” menu is prepared daily in honor of the Old Southern Kitchen.

Top review
Randalvip
Dined 2 days ago
Nice dinner at Maya. Service was slow but we enjoyed the leisurely pace.
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4.7
4.7 (527)
$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.
Top review
Lia
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
In a word, Palladio is perfect. Elegant, beautiful, refined, world-class... words which can describe any of the facets of the dining experience here. I cannot wait to return yet again.
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4.6
4.6 (1748)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Charlottesville
About the restaurant
Established in 1965 as Charlottesville's premier steakhouse, dinner the Barn has become a Charlottesville tradition. Serving only the finest Certified Angus Steaks, award winning Roast Prime Rib, exceptional seafood, fine wines and a full bar.
We are open Wednesday - Saturday for inside dining, curbside pickup and outside seating when weather permits.
Please call for reservations for parties over 10 people 434-296-4630.
We look forward to seeing you.

Top review
JanetteG
Dined 3 days ago
As always, excellent food, ambience, and service! My go to for a great steak, quiet atmosphere, and all around comfort!
A photo of Forked on Main restaurant
4.5
4.5 (141)
$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.
Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Exceptionally creative and enjoyable. Attentive service. The reasons we go out! :)
A photo of 1799 at The Clifton restaurant
4.4
4.4 (730)
$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.

Top review
Ellen
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
The Clifton is one of our favorite places for fine dining. I had the halibut, which was sublime and my husband really enjoyed his prosciutto wrapped trout. Their cocktail called The Harvest with local bourbon was delicious. Clifton never disappoints.
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