The Local

Fabulous food and service! This was our anniversary dinner and they made it memorable and enjoyable for us! Can’t wait to visit again!

Everything was great except the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower were a bit too fried for our liking. But the service and ambiance were amazing, and especially the cocktails. One of the best crab soups we’ve had too!

Brought my son and his roommates here for his 20th birthday. Menu offered a great variety for entrées and the atmosphere, food, and service were fantastic. Only critique is that the appetizer selection was limited. Great find! (Also didn’t particularly care for the politically oriented sign in the window)

Great food and drinks just had to wait for a table even though we had a reservation

You will not be disappointed coming here - the Gnocchi, Mushroom Ragou and cocktails are always incredible. I've never had a bad meal and have been coming for years.

Excellent food, great service.

The Local is just "ok". Very disappointed with food quality. The shrimp appetizer was good, but the meatloaf was not good at all. Seemed to be primarily breading and not a lot of meat. The short ribs were better, but both dishes had a HUGE portion of mashed potatoes which were there to take up the plate. The veggies were scant.

Service was a kind of "false friendly" and we felt somewhat rushed. It has potential, but needs to be improved.

Delicious food in a cool building! Definitely recommend - our favorite "treat yourself" spot!

The food was good but didn’t blow us away. The service was fine. The patio was cool and we appreciated the open windows but the fan/motor outside the window was rather loud.

Excellent service,really delicious cocktails, relaxed atmosphere, food was fantastic! We will be going back

Very good food, great service, nice ambience (strictly following Covid guidelines).

We arrived a little earlier than our planned reservation and were seated quickly. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and the value was very good as well.

Great spot, comfort food, fast service and good social distancing!

Really enjoyed our dinner! Crab soup was literally the best I've ever had. NY Strip was excellent, spare ribs were very good. Server was sweet and helpful. Host wasn't as welcoming as I would've expected and although I understand the need for paperless menu and bill options, it seems off-putting to diners who may be of a certain age. (That wasn't us...but I wouldn't think my parents would've enjoyed that aspect). Still a great meal, for sure. Would definitely return!

This was our first visit to The Local. It's located in the Belmont neighborhood. Parking may be challenging. The spaces in front of and in the adjacent lot are reserved for take out/curbside service. You will need to locate parking on the street and be prepared to walk a block or so. The Local is well suited for socially distanced dining on the patio. Patrons included middle aged and older couples and 2 large tables of twenty/thirty-something women enjoying girls night out The menu is available by scanning the QR code. Don't overlook the daily special and the library wine list. Stella was our very attentive and knowledgeable server. We skipped wine even though the library list is extensive and features quality wines. The fried cauliflower and Brussels sprouts appetizer is excellent, a great way to begin your dining experience. We ordered fish & chips, Monday's special, and salmon. The servings are large and tasty. No dessert for us.

Great food. Had the steak with green beans and blue cheese crumbles. Pretty well social distanced, little uncomfortable when it got full, but everyone had masks and overall good experience and great food

Fantastic outdoor seating, cocktails and gastro food

Very good place to have dinner. No one from our party of six had an issue and all would eat here again.

Fabulous food and fabulous service while respecting social distancing highly recommend!

eveything was great except for the smoke from the smoker was a little heavy until they turned it off.

Food, drinks and server were fantastic! One of our favorite places we dined while in Charlottesville.

It was return visit for us (we loved it the first time) and everyone was very happy with their order except for one (steak frites). Tough, slightly cold and fries just past raw was how he described it. I had meatloaf and another had the short ribs and both were delicious. I even sampled my granddaughters mac & cheese and it was pretty good! Our server did forget the beverages 2 in our party ordered but that happens. They've got the social distancing and other protocols well in hand. I would urge anyone who hasn't been before to try it and just be judicious about ordering, i.e. don't experiment--pick something you are sure to like.

Totally off the beaten path!!! Not on the Downtown Mall or The Corner or Main Street... had a friend not recommended The Local, I would have never thought to go here for dinner. Was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant has a very rustic feel to it, and my party ate on the second floor, which was very open/airy. We ordered the deep fried cauliflower another ordered a butternut squash (veggie) based dish; another ordered the short ribs. We all sampled each others' meals and were impressed by each. Finally, for dessert we ordered the brownie sundae, chocolate flour less cake, and a special cheesecake. My favorite dessert was the sundae. The wait staff was knowledgeable & friendly. Would definitely recommend this place for a fun occasion!!!

Our waitress and the presentation of our dinner were fantastic. The quality of the food was overall just okay. Our steak was ordered as medium rare but ended up being close to well done. We got mash potatoes by accident which turned out to be the best item we had. We would go back, but only after exhausting other Cville restaurant opportunities.

Everything was incredible. Perfect date night, the waitress was in tune with our vibe, it was all around great. I will visit anytime Im in Charlottesville.

Food at the Local is always great and very consistent. They’ve done a nice job of making the dining experience pandemic friendly. The Local is an excellent destination for a large group as the menu offers something for everyone, and they take reservations which is a significant help as lots of local restaurants do not take reservations. The restaurant also has a good selection of wines, as well as vegetarian options. People are consistently surprised by how delicious the stuffed squash is! Whether appetizers, salads, entrees or desserts, their food is fabulous! Enjoy

This is my husbands and my go to! This restaurant is truly a diamond in the rough. The service is ALWAYS 10 stars and the food is AMAZING! We will be back many many times!!!

The food as usual was delicious. I like what they've done to construct an outdoor patio from the parking lot. Would recommend to anyone wanting a chill distanced dinner out! :)

Great food and service. Location is well suited for the gen x and millennial crowd however, the food (as I said already) was terrific and great value.

perfect location with indoor tables but an open air feel. Great cocktails, wine and the brussel sprouts/ cauliflower app was yummy. everyone's main course was great. Service was excellent

Party of 7 all ordered different meals and everyone was so happy with their selections. Great cocktails, neighborhood and patio ambiance. We loved it and are looking forward to visiting again the next time we're in town!

Loved it ! Wonderful service and space. Good food and great value.

Always a great meal and experience at The Local.

Great service, great food. During this age of Covid-19, they made it a very enjoyable and safe experience.

Really great food! Some flies out on the patio but still great safe experience

Excellent evening at the local. Very friendly, accommodating staff who knew the menu well. Food was very reasonably priced and service was fast and polite!

Great service, ambience, and food. We will be back.

Wonderful value and even better food. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Charlottesville and I look forward to returning myself.

The Local is always a good bet. You will have great service, a tasty drink, and a solid meal. Their comfort food is perfect, and they always have a couple of exciting dishes if you are looking to branch out.

Food was excellent! Service could improve in terms of attentiveness. Also, server brought two checks to the table, assuming my friend and I were paying separately, before offering dessert or asking if we wanted anything else. Felt like we were being rushed out.