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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.4 (2607)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

Come visit and experience The Local!

We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Location
    824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,607 people are saying

The Local reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local in Charlottesville offers "fantastic food" with a "great atmosphere" and "personable service." The menu is praised for its variety and value, featuring standout dishes like rockfish and gnocchi. The restaurant is housed in a charming old building and provides a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional service delays, it's a "must visit" spot.
2,607 Reviews

  1. Dana

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The local is a great spot for larger groups. Food and service were perfect and loved by all!

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  2. Tess

    New York State1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved visiting this cool, local spot in Charlottesville. Despite being there on wine night and ordering three different bottles of white wine they didn’t have the first two we ordered! The three of us enjoyed the shrimp appetizer, delicious salads, and the rockfish special. The food was good. Service was just okay but our server was extremely pleasant. Loved that it was open mic night —-that was a really nice surprise. Wish I could’ve stayed longer to enjoy the music. Might appreciate more of the food if the menu was slightly more diversified….
    The LocalResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Tess, Thank you for taking time for the honest review. I apologize that sometimes Wine Night follows a busy weekend and we have sold out of some of the more popular wines. I will pass on your comments to the Chef. Please let me know how I can get those other two stars. Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  3. Jason

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. Our server was friendly, patient, and helpful. The menu had a good variety without being complicated or overwhelming. If I'm ever in the Charlottesville area again I will definitely be revisiting this restaurant.
    The LocalResponded 6 days ago
    Jason, Thank you for taking the time for the kind words. Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  4. Tanya VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent good ad excellent service! Craig was delightful with his recommendations
    The LocalResponded 6 days ago
    Tanya, Thank you for the kind words. Craig really is something special. Jeff Hale General Manager

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  5. Shelly VIP

    Virginia35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dining outside balcony. The burrata caprese was amazing. The gnocchi bolognese was less appealing- pasty, heavy and very little meat in the sauce. The Local has always been a favorite and the gnocchi just missed the mark this time. Will definitely be back though.

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  6. peter VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful truly “local” restaurant in Belmont neighborhood. Lovely old building with brick walls and original hardwood floors. Tables are nicely spaced and staff is very attentive. Food was delicious and a great value. The cobbler for dessert was a hit!
    The LocalResponded 6 days ago
    Peter, So glad that you enjoyed your visit. Please let me know how I can get that 5th star? Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  7. joe VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area113 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice staff who provide a comfortable and efficient experience. Food was good. Rockfish and pork chop.

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  8. Curtis VIP

    Virginia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, we enjoyed the dining experience at the Local. It is a rare combination of personable service and great meal options. Thank you Local staff and management. It’s great to dine with friends!

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  9. Fritz

    Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good as was the service. The one disappointment with a 6:30 reservation they had already run out of the trout dish that two people wanted to order and the substitute salmon dish was too spicy for the customer. The rockfish was excellent.
    The LocalResponded on June 30, 2025
    Fritz, I apologize for the popularity of the Trout. I know that early on an entire table of 8 guests all ordered the trout. I am sorry that the guests did not like the salmon. Thank you Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  10. Janette

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service was excellent! We will be putting this restaurant in our regular rotation.
    The LocalResponded on June 28, 2025
    Janette, Thank you for the stars and the kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your meal. Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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FAQs

The Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.4 stars by 2607 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thelocal-cville.com/
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.

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