Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Mas
904 Monticello RdAuthentic Spanish tapas, with an extensive wine list
The best Italian food around. They also have a bar in the back where you can order appetizers and drinks while waiting for a table.
128 locals recommend
Tavola
826 Hinton AveThe best Italian food around. They also have a bar in the back where you can order appetizers and drinks while waiting for a table.
Ten
120 E Main StIt has some really good sushi, and the atmosphere is great.
It is the best pizza you will ever have. Many options of toppings.
42 locals recommend
Christian's Pizza
100 14th St NWIt is the best pizza you will ever have. Many options of toppings.
Zocalo
201 E Main StGreat food!
Mudhouse Coffee Downtown Mall
213 W Main StA staple in Cville.
The Bebedero
201 W Main StSpicy Mexican food, with great drinks
This is a great place to get a drink, hang out with friends, or eat a meal. The ice is cut from a large block, and the drinks are incredible! Best bartender around. Can be a little tricky to find, as the only sign is the light that hangs above the entry door.
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWThis is a great place to get a drink, hang out with friends, or eat a meal. The ice is cut from a large block, and the drinks are incredible! Best bartender around. Can be a little tricky to find, as the only sign is the light that hangs above the entry door.
You can get an individual pie here. Or a cup of java. Incredibly delishous
16 locals recommend
The Pie Chest
119 E High StYou can get an individual pie here. Or a cup of java. Incredibly delishous
Authentic NY bagels- not in NYC 🙂
They also have amazing salads for lunch
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveAuthentic NY bagels- not in NYC 🙂
They also have amazing salads for lunch
Entertainment & Activities
Being an old theater, it is a great space to listen to music.
91 locals recommend
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StBeing an old theater, it is a great space to listen to music.
Here you can watch a movie while having a drink and some food. Love that concept!
78 locals recommend
Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StHere you can watch a movie while having a drink and some food. Love that concept!
Sightseeing
Built by Thomas Jefferson. Love it for the history, and the student rooms that surrounds the "lawn".
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NBuilt by Thomas Jefferson. Love it for the history, and the student rooms that surrounds the "lawn".
This is where Thomas Jefferson lived, in the house that he designed and built. Worth spending a day walking around. They also have a great gift shop.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyThis is where Thomas Jefferson lived, in the house that he designed and built. Worth spending a day walking around. They also have a great gift shop.
Parks & Nature
You can access it 5 min, from the studio. Its a nice place to walk along the water. Great for jogging.
14 locals recommend
Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailYou can access it 5 min, from the studio. Its a nice place to walk along the water. Great for jogging.
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayLocated 20 min from town, it is a great quick hike.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdThis is such a special wine shop. Its wooden floor gives it such an ambience. They are so knowledgeable and so helpful in selecting a great wine. Beer is also available here. If you want some cheese and bread to go along with your drink- they offer that as well.
49 locals recommend
Market Street Market
400 E Market StThis is such a special wine shop. Its wooden floor gives it such an ambience. They are so knowledgeable and so helpful in selecting a great wine. Beer is also available here. If you want some cheese and bread to go along with your drink- they offer that as well.
Great selection of cheeses and specialties. You can also sit down and enjoy a sandwich, salad or soup here.
48 locals recommend
Feast
416 W Main StGreat selection of cheeses and specialties. You can also sit down and enjoy a sandwich, salad or soup here.