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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.4 (2594)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 48 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 2,594 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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 is celebrated for its "excellent service" and consistently "delicious food". Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive" staff, making it a favorite for "special occasions". The menu offers "fresh ingredients" and "great value", with highlights like crab soup and gnocchi bolognese.
2,594 Reviews

  1. Taylor VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had been here many times before and have always enjoyed it. It has been one of our go to restaurants in Charlottesville However, this time we felt both our dishes lacked the quality and flavor we were used to. Hopefully this is just a one off. 
    The LocalResponded 5 days ago
    Taylor, Thank you for your review. I will speak to the Chef and hopefully this was just a bad night. Please ask for me on your next visit and I will make sure that it is the way you remember it. Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  2. John

    Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites we have been to many times over the past few years. Food was okay, it’s been better.
    The LocalResponded 5 days ago
    John, I am sorry to read that you were not happy. Please on your next visit ask for me so that I know exactly what was not up to standard. I appreciate the time and and your honest review. Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  3. Tim

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was cold. Short ribs and mashed potatoes.

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  4. Jessica

    Virginia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, food was delicious!! Drinks were on point and service was great! Always love going to the Local!
    The LocalResponded 5 days ago
    Jessica, Thank you for the great review. Please ask for me on your next visit. We will have our new summer cocktail list ready soon! Cheers, Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  5. molly

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi, the local was an absolutely wonderful experience from the incredible food to the lovely staff to the very casual relaxed and lovely ambience. We had a wonderful time and we’re actually going back again later this week.
    The LocalResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful kind words . Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  6. Alison

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on a Tuesday Date Night and shared the crab soup appetizer and mixed berry cobbler dessert. Our individual main courses were Gnocchi Bolognese and Ruffled Mushroom Ragout. We thought all of the courses were very tasty although the shared ones were hard to share. (Next time we'll get something we can cut in half!) We thought the $50 price was very reasonable and definitely plan to eat dinner there again.

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  7. Ivy

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated right away. Excellent service fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Everyone commented how good their meals were

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  8. Mrinalini

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was inedible. Pork chop was super hard and rubbery. We couldn’t eat it. The Salmon was overcooked and dry despite asking for it medium rare. The appetizers and dessert were passable. My parents were celebrating their 53rd anniversary and this was a big let down. They comped $5 but what good is that? We’ve been coming to The Local for years and the food has always been decent even when it’s not great but this will have been the last time. I wish we had gone elsewhere last night.

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  9. Meg VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our appetizers and main were served at nearly the same time. The 2 fish dishes we order were both bland and overcooked. The hamburger was beyond overcooked. The cheese and charcuterie were sub par at best. Kind of what I would expect on an airplane. They took a few items off our bill to make up for all food arriving at the same time and it was still nearly $200. I can’t imagine returning.

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  10. Cyndi

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here- graduation weekend! They didn’t overcrowd us & the service was excellent , very happy we chose the Local
    The LocalResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review . I hope that the graduate enjoyed themselves. Congratulations!!!! 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 2594 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
11:00 PM
Booked 48 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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