Intimate, romantic setting with exceptional service. Food was spectacular. Everything we ate and drank was superb. Truly one of the best meals I've ever had. We have a new favorite spot in C'ville for special occasions! read more

Prior to the Covid pandemic Fleurie was clearly five star but they've slipped. New management and staff are simply not the same level of attention to detail. The menu clings to a prix fixe type. That was fine during the pandemic but it's time to go back to a fully a La Carte menu along with prix fixe. It's still very good but no longer great. You can't miss here but if you're expecting the very best you'll see the difference for yourself. read more

My friends and I went to Fluerie for restaurant week and we all had a wonderful experience. The quaintness and the soft lighting of the restaurant gives it a soft, romantic ambience that matches perfectly with its fine french cuisine. For appetizer, I had a salmon tartare, that was different than other tartares that I had, it was more finely mashed up than I had preferred. However, the thinly sliced cucumber complimented the salmon very well. I just wish there was more tartare. For dinner, I had the surf and turf. The proportions were quite too small for my liking, in particular the lobster that more resembled a shrimp. However, the dish was delicious. The mash potatoes was probably one of the best mash potatoes I have ever tried. It was smooth, creamy, and the right amount of butter. For dessert, I had the apple tart with vanilla ice cream. The dessert was bigger than my dinner and appetizer, but no complaints. I LOVED how the apple tart was thin, crispy, and the right amount of tartness that was well complemented by the sweetness of the vanilla ice cream. I highly recommend this place! read more

Fleurie Restaurant - Apple tart with vanilla ice cream - French Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Beautiful French restaurant located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia. First off, they do not have their own parking lot, but right across the street, there is a public parking lot that you have to pay for. When you walk into Fleurie, you're welcomed by professional staff that just makes you feel at home and you know that the food will just as amazing. As for the menu, there is an option for the a la carte entrees and a tasting menu both for regular diners and vegetarians as well which i found to be very considerate. So my wife and I got the tasting menu and it was fantastic. Not only did it not take a long time for each dish to come out, but the layout and decoration of each dish was phenomenal. The taste was on par with the looks. If you're looking for a unique experience at a high end restaurant, I personally recommend you all to try out their tasting menu. Of course like most tasting menus, it will be pricey but that's the cost of excellence. Give it a try, it's definitely worth the price! Good luck! read more

Beautiful, fantastic dinner. Came here during restaurant week with a friend, $36 for three courses and a small dessert, compliments of the chef. We also had a tiny soup (can't recall - some sort of pumpkin puree?) before our appetizers came out. So really, a five course meal for $36. Really not a bad deal at all, considering Fleurie's normally-priced options. Service was extremely kind and attentive; our waiter was very respectful of the fact that two underage college girls were just looking for a nice night out for us and didn't make a big deal that we were probably the one ones in the restaurant who didn't (rather, couldn't) order alcohol. The woman who greeted us in the front took our jackets when we came in and I was impressed by the courtesy and professionalism of all of the staff. I got the lobster ravioli as an appetizer, which was absolutely divine. It had some butternut squash dices sprinkled on top and it gave a very creamy texture to the ravioli. The surf and turf I got for the entree, which was also delicious. It came with some lima beans, string beans, mashed potatoes, and some scallions. The lobster tail was very tender and not rough, same with the steak. For dessert I had a warm chocolate cake, which was piping hot when it came out, paired with a tart raspberry sorbet. The contrast was striking and very fitting. Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience here. I did break the bank a little ($50 w/ tip - also ordered a coffee), but it's something I don't regret. The only drawback I think was that I'm not sure any of the staff spoke French despite it being a French restaurant. read more

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Fleurie has always been my favorite restaurant, and our son and daughter in law always give us a $100 gift certificate for our anniversary to treat us. Compliments first - the waitstaff is outstanding, very concerned that you are taken well care of. The wine I ordered was delicate and delicious, the mushroom sunchoke appetizer was marvelous. They do give you little surprise appetizers and mini-desserts, as has always been their delightful practice. BUT, the entrees were dreadful. My husband ordered the venison, which was nearly raw, which some people may like, but it was an unhappy experience for him. I ordered the sea bass entre, imagining that it would have a similiar creative treatment as Fleurie's wonderful partner restaurant offers with their flounder dish. It was most unpalatable, on the border between raw and cooked, it tasted strongly, unpalatably fishy. I tried to eat it, hoping the two little blips of brown garnish would help to mitigate it, but truthfully, it was gross. The platter was visually unattractive as well - three brownish things. There was a bland (brown) sauce floating around it, but it seemed like any efforts to enhance the strong fish flavor with an interesting wine and herb/spice sauce was absent. You could go to any fish house and get yourself a big ol' chunk of pure bass, if that is what you were after. The dinners were $95 each. They did credit us $22 dollars when I expressed my dismay with mine. My husband was silent about his raw venison. We drove home completely disenchanted with what was for years our favorite restaurant. read more

Definitely awesome and worth the money. For date night/special occasions, Fleurie always delivers. Everything I've tried there has been amazing. Definitely expensive, but worth it in my opinion. read more

One of the best places in Charlottesville! To begin, they offered us complimentary bread with olive oil and a delicious mini bite of biscuit with duck confit is between. We enjoyed a delicious meal at the bar as we were not very hungry. We passed on what looked like an amazing tasting menu. It's nice they have a vegetarian tasting option! My friend and I did a la cart and shared a dish of gnocchi and wild mushrooms (delicious), scallops, and the butter poached lobster. We were stuffed and passed on the dessert, but the staff brought us mini sweets of Madeline, a truffles and lemon tart! More than enough and very tasty! The service and food were great and even sitting at the bar, they did not lack on service. Def worth a visit on your next trip! read more

This spot offers take out three-course menus, and it was definitely one of the best take outs I've had. I had no idea steak can taste so wonderful from a box. Everything was so well made and the instructions were extremely clear. The staff was extremely nice and professional when we arrived to pick up our order. read more

This was both the best and the most expensive dining experience of my life. It didn't have to be so expensive, which is appreciated, but I wanted a night to remember and Fleurie was there for me. We easily found on street parking and walked right up for our reservation. They took our coats as we walked in and seated us at a nice table with full linens and settings. We got the tasting menu and reserve wine package. It started salmon and it was so good. The foie gras was delicious but then the butter poached lobster and tortellini was just amazing. Then pork 3 ways. The blood sausage was perfect. The desserts were wonderful. But the wine package was so fun. They have a great sommelier on staff and each wine was it's own story. I cannot believe what a wonderful experience this was. read more

A graduation dinner and possibly the restaurant is sick of serving dinner to out of towners but our party of 8 had difficulty with food coming out at the same time as well as a few improperly cooked dishes. However, the shrimp and risotto is spectacular. Perfectly seared shrimp with a Cajun spice that is not overwhelming. The thick mascarpone risotto is rich while the risotto is cooked al dente. A seafood broth with carrots and chives complete the excellent preparation. A half chicken with a crisp skin is served so pink and wet on the inside that i sent it back. It comes a second time still fairly pink but I eat it this time. Luck prevails and I am fine. The chicken is tender and the skin crisp. Spinach and spetzael that is not quite crisp enough accompany the chicken. A neighbors crabmeat salad is fresh, tender and firm. A generous portion. The creme brûlée is perfect - carmelized brown sugar is perfect. The rich eggy custard is light, fluffy. read more

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Came here for restaurant week and had a fantastic experience of French fine dining. We got there a little earlier than our reservation, but were quickly seated at the bar for some pre-dinner drinks (with excellent service and suggestions from the bartender). Our cocktails were delicious. I wasn't able to take pictures of all the courses this meal because I ate them too quickly! Started with the risotto with chorizo and clams, had the scallops entree, and finished with the pistachio and raspberry tart. My fiancée started with the gnocchi with duck confit and got the surf & turf entree. All courses were delicious, and they even had complimentary amuse bouche prior to the appetizer and petit fours sampler following dessert. Easy to say we were STUFFED by the end of our meal. The hostess and wait staff were all excellent as well. Would highly recommend Fleurie for a nice dinner or for a special occasion! read more

Fleurie Restaurant - French Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Amazing dinner! We lucked out and went while they were doing restaurant week-so it wasn't as pricey as others have mentioned. We had the scallops appetizer and lobster bisque-both delicious. For dinner the surf n turf (although they only gave 1 shrimp) and the lamb chops which were perfectly cooked. My dessert kinda sucked-it was the chocolate dish with banana ice cream. However the apple tart was awesome and the presentation was really cool. Would definitely love to go back! read more

Fleurie Restaurant - scallops! - French Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

By far the most elegant restaurant experience that I've had in Charlottesville so far! I came here for restaurant week with a group of girlfriends and we all really enjoyed our meal. We started out with a basket of bread and a complimentary amuse bouche. For my first course I ordered the braised escargot and parsley risotto. I thought it was a little salty, but still good. My second course was the surf and turf - poached lobster and roast beef. It was great, nothing more to say about that. My FAVORITE part was their dessert. I ordered the passionfruit creme brûlée and WOW. I don't remember the last time I wished for a never ending dessert like that! At the end we were given a complimentary plate of chocolates and tarts to share. The food was excellent, but I also have to really compliment the service that we received. Our server was so warm and friendly and he never rushed us even though our dinner was running close to the next reservation. Thank you for a great experience! read more

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday with our friends and got the tasting menu along with the pairing wines. Chef Jose along with the very knowledgeable staffs really highlighted the overall dining experience. Definitely recommend the tasting menu with pairing to topped the whole experience. read more

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Came here for Cville Restaurant Week on a Monday evening! Fleurie is quite small so I'd recommend it for smaller parties! Prices are on the higher side - but worth it! Ambience: Small and intimate - there is a main dining area and then the bar. Service: Food came out fairly quickly and waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Food: Lobster Bisque - very light and a bit sweeter than I expected. To my disappointment, there were no chunks of lobster. However, it was still very good! Meadow's Pride Lamb du Jour, Fond de Braisage - some of the best lamb I have ever had! Great flavors! Passionfruit Creme Brule - very good! The passionfruit added a good flavor and did not overpower it. Drinks: The Chardonnay was great! read more

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Food was excellent! I wish we were staying in the area longer to visit again. There were extras we received between dishes. Staff was nice and attentive. Well worth it. read more

Our first time dining at the Fleurie after many years in DC. Delicious food and atmosphere but 2 concerns I observed. The lovely waitstaff to often interrupts you while your conversing and still enjoying your meal. Secondly the sommelier who poured the champagne for our table of 4 spilt some on my sweater crossing over our table. Lastly, why not be generous with your clientele and either provide valet service or pay the parking garage fee for your guests. read more

Fleurie Restaurant - French Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Discovered this place by chance, while looking for a place to have my birthday dinner. Really glad we came in!! The tasting menu was very good, $80 but certainly worst it, since they even had two complimentary courses (so we had an 8 course meal for $80)! We enjoyed the soul, the lobster, and the seared foie gras (though it was a bit sweet). The skate was also very nice, though the beef was just ok. Ended with a beautiful mango dessert! The service was also exceptional; we went on a Friday and somehow there were only a few tables of customers, so we got a lot of attention. Ambiance is perfect for a date or dinner w friends, in a place that's not loud. read more

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Sensational restaurant with impeccable service. We came in during restaurant week and didn't realize our reservation was for another night. The general manager seated us with aplomb. Amazing lobster bisque, perfect scallops and delicious wine. read more

My wife's favorite restaurant for special occasions. Intimate dining with very good French cuisine that is constantly changing. Excellent service. Strongly recommend a wine pairing with your meal. Better still, if you enjoy wine, ask to quietly upgrade the pairing and you will enjoy some exquisite wines that are matched to what you ordered. Not inexpensive and not fast but for the once or twice a year special occasion, a memorable choice. read more

Went here last night for our first getaway together after having our daughter. Booked 3 months in advance having heard great things so our expectations were pretty high - Fleurie definitely did not disappoint. We opted for the regular wine pairing and the pours were generous throughout, doing a great job of complimenting the courses that we had. The amouse Bouche (crabmeat in cantaloupe purée) was very soothing and the rest of the dinner built from there. A great halibut. An even better lobster. They substituted the stuffed quail for sweetbreads at my wife's request which was very, very good- but the beef was some of the best I have ever tasted. I'm not sure how they coaxed that much flavor out of a simple sirloin filet but it was definitely much more than the bernaise sauce as our server suggested. The only thing that could have possible been improved was the last wine pairing (port would have paired better with chocolate than souterne IMO) and the crime brûlée that my wife substituted in as her dessert was nothing special. We will definitely go back here next time we are in town. We had very high expectations and Fleurie easily exceeded them. Our servers were very attentive and the evening flowed at the perfect pace. Definitely recommend! read more

Very good service and tasty food! Portions are a good size. My main entree was delicious but the appetizer was a little bland. The dessert was esthetically pleasing but a little too sweet for my liking read more

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I lived in Charlottesville for three years and I think the restaurant scene there punches above its weight. I'm not a foodie so me trying to explain why wouldn't be super interesting, but having been to basically all the heavy hitters in cville, Fleurie is best. There are other good places that are also tasty and worth going to, but this one is better. read more

We had high expectations when we decided to go there for my birthday. We had heard so many good things about this restaurant. However, to our surprize, the ambiance was less than satisfactory with its rather small dimensions that gives an uncomfortably crunched in feeling. The service was good with very attentive waiters. The food was also good but cannot say it was superb or authentic French or reaches the level of quality and originality that you would see in NYC or other big city French restaurants. The prices are inordinately high for this restaurant. Will think twice if we plan to go back especially when there are other nice restaurants around. read more

OK so bring your wallet and a friends wallet too. Prepare to be wined and dined to the highest order. Can't imagine there is a better meal to be had in this ville. read more

Incredible! This is the first time I have started a review with this word! Fleurie simply is incredible. This little 'hole-in-the-wall' (literally) is one of, if not the, best bistros I have ever experienced! The ambience superb, the service impeccable, the wait and service staff knowledge and professionalism fascinating. We started off with the Stuffed Ravioli and Lobster Salad accompanied by their fabulous House Breads, and I drank a Hoegaarten Ale. My better half enjoyed their wonderful Herb Encrusted Halibut - perfectly prepared, incredibly tasty and fantastically presented! I salivated with the Stuffed Quail - one of my favorite dishes made even better their way. The quail had just the right amount of seasoning, not to overpower the subtle gaminess, and layered on fresh veggies and new potatoes! The presentation alone was a work of art and the culinary science in its preparation was exquisite. The little things they do are what count so much. This is what a fine restaurant is all about. You have to go to Fleurie and enjoy the complete experience as much as we did... we will be back! read more

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Perfect for a date night or special occasion. I've visited this restaurant twice plus the sister restaurant (Petit Pois). Loved everything that we've tried here because it's all local, seasonal and perfectly executed from the balanced amuse bouche, fresh-baked bread and unique cocktails/specially selected craft beers to the luxurious entrees and decadent desserts. Highlights for me and my husband - * Luscious seared foie gras app usually paired with a sweet fruit (mango's my fav) * Butter poached lobster - conveniently already shelled with tons of succulent claw and tail meat I only docked it a star because the second time that we came back, the service was a bit too slow. Otherwise, our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I ate at Fleurie back in 2010 during the snowmageddon and had a great time. The restaurant had around a dozen tables and a couple of booths. There was a bar in the corner, with numerous wine and champagne bottles all stacked up. Rows of glasses were lined up as well. The wine list has a variety of wine, champagne, and sparkling wine; wines can be requested by the glass or by the bottle. There were about 10 options for appetizers and main courses. I decided on a lobster bisque with tarragon for my appetizer and the salmon for my main course. The waitress recommended a Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. The salmon came on top of potatoes and onions with chives. Both the soup and the salmon were very good. For dessert, I had the passion fruit gratin with a raspberry sauce. It was really good; passion fruit gratin is essentially a souffle except it's cooked on the plate, not in a bowl like the traditional souffle. Great raspberry sauce complement. A quiet, intimate restaurant perfect for dates and special occasions. read more

I probably won't go back. It wasn't worth $200. Pros: I loved the lobster bisque, cauliflower soup, and the passion fruit souffle. I wasn't super impressed by the entrees (beef tenderloin, duck, and lamb), but their sides were fantastic! Cons: We sat for an hour and a half before our entrees came out. The waiter brought us the weakest coffee I've ever seen. It looked and tasted like tea. We sent it back. read more

Best Restaurant in C'ville! I have been there three times... and everytime is a surprise! I love this restaurants! lovely place with great atmosphere... Seared foie gras is def the best appetizer... decent selection of wine as well.... a little bit pricy but definitely worth the money.... everything is fantastic!! the only improvement that could be made would be the dessert... but it might be just that im too full... Highly Recommended! read more

Came to Fleurie with my husband to celebrate our ninth wedding anniversary. It was the best food and service either of us had ever experienced. I got the butter poached lobster and my husband ordered steak. Both were delicious, although the steak was a favorite for both of us. They also brought out several complimentary dishes - an amuse bouche to begin, pheasant a bit later, and some small dessert tarts at the end. I don't know if they do that all the time or if it was because we were there for our anniversary? Either way, absolutely everything we put in our mouths was delicious. Of course, it was also the most expensive dining experience we've ever had. In this case, we certainly got what we paid for -- excellence! read more

I wanted something romantic and delicious and was not disappointed. The ambience is romantic, the staff is super professional and knowledgeable (I had Melissa, and she was great!), and the food was delicious! I hIghly recommend this place! read more

I had a really wonderful experience here. My grandmother had given me a gift certificate for Christmas and I took my boyfriend for a special dinner out. It is, of course, expensive. Even with $100 knocked off thanks to Grandma, it was still at the upper end of my budget. But with or without that certificate, it would have been worth it. The best thing about this place (other than the ridiculously good food) is how special they make it feel. Low lighting, a quiet atmosphere, and attentive service are just the start. I have often walked into very fancy places as a relatively young person (27) and found them to be, even just a tiny bit, even if only quietly, a little rude. There's a sense that either you don't belong or you're going to order the cheapest thing off the menu and waste their time. Not so here. They were warm, welcoming, and made us feel very special indeed. We left, about 2.5 or 3 hours after we got there, happy, full, and feeling that slight magic/special feeling that comes after a truly spectacular meal. It's great. read more

Perfect combination of service, ambience and delicious food. Just the best choice for our 25th anniversary dinner. Roasted beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection. Lobster, shrimp and foie gras delicious - wines are all perfectly matched to the tastes on the menu. read more

Fleurie Restaurant - Lobster, gnocchi and roasted tenderloin with leek and asparagus - French Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This was definitely the best dining experience we had while visiting Charlottesville. It's not a place rush in and out of but a place to linger and dine. We were there almost four hours slowly working our way through each course. We opted for pre-dinner dirty martinis while we perused the extensive wine list that is broken down into the various regions of France. They offer a few American wines as well but, if you're going to a French restaurant, why would you not order French wine? Prices for a bottle range from around $40 to around $800. For appetizers, my husband chose the soup and I had the mixed greens salad. The soup was good but I don't recommend the salad because it's a really tall mound of greens on a small plate, which makes it a bit difficult to eat while keeping the food on the plate. After that, the server presented us with a complimentary taste of pureed asparagus and potato soup - fabulous! For entrees, my husband chose the poached lobster, which was beautifully presented and very tasty, and I chose the vegetarian tagliatelle. The pasta and vegetables were obviously fresh and the flavor was fantastic. When we were presented with the dessert menu, I questioned the server about some of the ports and she allowed me to taste a few before ordering a full glass. After seeing that I really didn't care for the two I sampled, she suggested a dessert wine that was not listed and it ended up being exactly right for me. My husband had a scotch and seemed happy with it. Our food dessert was the cheese plate. Wow! These were some strong cheeses! But they were good and it was nice to have something different for dessert. This is not an everyday type of restaurant (our bill, including tip, came to over $200) but very nice for a special occasion and worth every penny! read more

Fleurie Haiku Review (en francais!) Fleurie! Oh mon dieu! Les garcons, le creme brulee, C'est tout manifique! read more

My wife and I recently celebrated our 20th anniversary by treating ourselves to dinner at this superb restaurant. The menu certainly is pricey but when you have an occasion worth celebrating, who cares? Our appetizer was, hands down, the best version of veal sweetbreads either of us have ever experienced. Pan-encrusted deliciousness on the outside, soft and velvety on the inside. Thymus gland never tasted so good! You don't even have to be a committed nose-to-tail eater like we are, just close your eyes and pretend you are eating something else and you will be blown away by how much flavor is on the end of your fork. For mains, my wife did the lobster special and I did the monkfish. Both proteins were cooked perfectly and garnished with just the right amount of herbs and acidity. I could not find a single fault. Definitely do the cheese board (fromage!) for dessert. Some of the best I've tasted anywhere and the selection is well balanced in taste and texture. This is the way to end a great meal with a flourish. read more

Absolutely fantastic dinner. Our server, Armando, was incredibly well-educated on the wine list and made my lovely date a dynamite cocktail. We enjoyed scallops and a trio of foie gras to begin before sharing the venison loin and beef tenderloin. Absolutely fantastic. The spaetzle and port reduction served with the venison absolutely made the dish, and the tenderloin was prepared perfectly. Additionally, having a Coravin helped as my beau and I could not decide on a bottle to split. At Armando's suggestion, we ended up with two unique wines that paired with our respective meals perfectly. Sending petite fours gratis was a nice touch, though we were quite satiated by the time dessert rolled around. I cannot wait to get back to Charlottesville, just to go back to this restaurant [and give Petit Pois a try!] Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. read more

In my opinion, this is by and far the best restaurant in Charlottesville. I have been coming here for over 10 years, since opening, and I can't think of one time that I have been disappointed. At least 50+ times. Service is very good and the food is consistent, creative and exceptional. My highest rating is given across the board. read more