Hadn't eaten at Aberdeen Barn in a number of years. We were surprised when we arrived to find the…read moreparking lot full. Found the interior to be nicely decorated. A bit on the manly side with a lot of sports memorabilia. Dress was very casual. Service was top notch. Waiters were all male and middle aged or slightly older. My wife and I shared a 14 oz ribeye steak. It was well prepared and had great flavor. We thought it was a bit pricey , but that's the direction restaurant prices are going In today's economy. The baked potato side that we selected was excellent.

This was our second anniversary dinner. More so would like to just commemorate this event with a…read morereview. Aberdeen barn will forever be a luxury eat out experience for me. Prices are high, food is excellent, and service has always been one of my favorites in the entire town. If this place was more affordable I would go more often. But I guess that would take away its special appeal.

We visited the restaurant from out of town on occasion of our daughter's graduation from UVA. A $90…read moreprice fixed menu with a mandatory 20% gratuity regardless of party size...that's a lot, but perhaps not excessive if the food service and ambience merits a $90 per person three course meal. In this instance, it did not. The service was remarkably slow especially for a fixed menu. The waiter repeatedly apologized for the slow service but did nothing remedy the situation. Including not refilling water glasses during the long waits. We were a party of five and only one person was happy with all three of her courses. Whether or not the customer is in alignment with the chef is often a crapshoot, that is not my principal complaint. My complaint is the ambience and the service sorely lacked from what one would it expect for $90 a plate. There were sporting events on various television screens and patrons at the bar could've been mistaken for "Larry the cable guy". Now don't get me wrong, I like Larry the cable guy as much as the next person but if I'm paying $700 for a celebratory dinner for five people I don't wanna eat next to him in a sleeveless flannel shirt and trucker hat. Couple the diminished ambience with the remarkably slow service and color me dissatisfied. Their day-to-day service may be fine but the special occasion should be avoided. We will not be going back

Zocalo has been our go-to for celebrations for a very long time. Big party after our wedding 10…read moreyears ago, birthdays, etc. Last night, a big group of us got together to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday and Zocalo delivered once again. Our servers were super nice, attentive, and accommodating. They really made the evening special. I had the NY Strip, which was done just right. It was between that and the scallops, which are always great. My wife had an incredible halibut special. The fish was cooked perfectly and all the other elements of our dishes were very tasty. A few in the group had the shrimp risotto which is also an excellent dish. We'll be back (many more times); not just because Zocalo holds a special place in our hearts, but also because the food is delicious, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere fits us well. We're already looking forward to the next time!

We had the absolute fortune of being served by Cecilia and had a wonderful four course meal!…read moreCecilia had great suggestions as this was our first time and everything was an absolute hit. There is an extensive beverage menu as well and Cecilia was very helpful for selecting a drink (highly recommend the sans-gria for any fellow N/A drinkers out there!). The European sized dishes came together for a very lovely dinner. The chefs know what they're doing, the front of house is fabulous, and the ambience is warm and cozy!

Holy moly how is this not a Michelin list?! We came on a Sunday, all meals are al la carte. I do…read moredesperately wished we were here during the chef menu. Nonetheless,. We ordered the beet salad, tartare, scallops, ribeye & duck. Orion, yes-- the same as the constellation, was an amazing host. He guided us through the menu and was very attentive to detail, refilling water even after 1 sip! The flavor & complexity was absolutely divine. I wish we lived closer to come back again and again. The staff and the food made my boyfriend's birthday weekend an unforgettable vacation. Here's a tip: close your eyes when you take a bite here. It's amazing. The old fashioned was recommended, and definitely beautiful as a started drink but skip to the pigs in a blanket! The fat washed whiskey was to die for!!! I ordered the aspara-hanky which was a nice blend between earthy + clean. 10/10 would 1000% recommend.

Nestled in the heart of Belmont, Mas is hands down one of the top restaurants for me. It resembles…read moreCharlottesville: filled with warmth, hearty, a community affair with locally grown and sourced food, tapas meant to be shared. If you are looking for a lively atmosphere for a date night or a night out with friends, Mas tapas is for you! The staff here is incredible; helpful with their selections and operates like a family. When introducing others to Charlottesville, this is my go to. I cannot even begin to unpack the vibrancy of the food. Anything with aioli is a hit! It's a reminder of the strength of the Charlottesville food scene. It glows with that warm, golden-hour energy -- the hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, the scent of garlic and olive oil drifting through the air. Every dish feels like a small act of intention. The ultimate real pleasure is the rhythm of the place: tapas arriving slowly enough to savor, fast enough to keep you leaning in for more; an atmosphere that manages to feel both lively and deeply relaxed. It's the true peak: a simplicity and richness; a love note in the shape of a restaurant. Must try: - Gambas à la Parilla - Datil Con Tocino -queso con marmelada -ensalada Lechuga -papas bravas

Celebratory dinner and Mas came up on a couple of "best restaurants" searches. This place was…read moreterrific. High end tapas...a little pricey, but also worth the price -- unique and creative dishes. The plates came in two sizes -- the regular tapas style and one that is a double portion for double the price. Menu is typewritten and presumably changes with frequency; we enjoyed the carne asada, lamb sliders, bacon wrapped dates, guisado, and a few others -- all delicious. Nice cocktail menu and some interesting (and unusual) wines on the list, both by the glass and by the bottle. The room is surprisingly informal -- bare brick walls, loud music, hip servers in t-shirts - so probably not the place for a business dinner. But for a splurge social occasion and a group that is good sharing food...five stars.

Restaurant inside of the Kimpton hotel that is on UVA's campus…read more I stayed at this hotel with my fiance, and we had 2 free breakfasts ($30 of value for each person/meal) included in our stay since the hotel is in Chase's "The Edit" collection. Both of our meals were solid, but nothing special. The second time we came it took a very long time as well. Complimentary coffee in the hotel's lobby, so don't need to order here.

This is located inside the kimpton hotel. You can get your valet parking waived if you spend more…read morethan $25 on food. Service was friendly. Smoked salmon toast: good portion size, comes with capers, onions, tomatoes, greens, and a white creamy sauce. This is more elevated compared to a lox bagel.

Lovely interior with couches and fireplaces, so beautiful. The food was exceptional. Bone marrow…read morewith escargot - yes, put more of my favorite things together please! The halibut was the star dish for me. Great dessert too. We had a lot of things on the menu and nothing disappointed.

The atomosphere is nice ,historic buikdung but small iverpriced portions of bad food ,the worst…read moresopused gormet food i have ever had and i have traveldd the world .

This place is somewhere in the range of unimpressive to disappointing…read more We were seated then promptly ignored. No waters, no wine list. We just sat there. Even heard the staff person who seated us say to a co-worker "don't forget about the table in the window." Asked for the wine list and ordered a bottle which sat sweating in plain sight on the bar while we ate our salads. My chicken dish was cold when it got to me. I sent it back and got a do-over plate of the same order. The re-do was better, but my judgement was clouded by that point. My fellow diners felt their entrees were decent, but that the bread was really the best part of the meal. I left wondering how and why this place survives. The whole operation feels like it just wants to nod off to sleep. Maybe a Thursday night is slow? Maybe outside of the school year there's a lull at this place? Those are the benefit of the doubt questions I want to ask in their defense. But ultimately I feel like this place seems to keep going out of some sort of "but we're a restaurant" obligation. Won't return; don't recommend.

On my quest to try every single Italian establishment in Charlottesville somehow I missed this gem…read more The food here was spectacular. I thoroughly enjoyed every part of my meal. The ambiance of the location was that of an upscale Italian eatery. The perfect spot to celebrate a big accomplishment or fancy date night dinner. Our server was something to behold. He waited in every table in the room. It was super crowded but he took time at each table to make the customers feel welcomed. Will definitely add this to the list of must try spots in Cville.

What a great place that begins a few feet before you get to the door and the staff have opened it…read morefor you. When dining here, I enjoy the superbly prepared food, a very high level of attention and a cozy, classy and quaint atmosphere. The restaurant is small but the food taste is large. Before I describe my courses, there were many bonus bites, starting with an amuse bouche and then other small and wonderful taste surprises between the courses. Had the small, bite-size food gifts been a full course, I would have been quite content. For example, one plate of small tasty delights had 5 items to enjoy. That little dishes included quail egg, beet, steak tartar, stuffed corn cakes, avocado mousse and corn jam and some creamy pistachio. There was also the delicate and frothy egg yolk with a ginger and carrot salad. I was also given a surprise small portion of delectable soup, which was root vegetable-based with a truffle cream dollop on top. I enjoyed the carrot and rich parsnip flavors in that soup. Of course, there was some fresh warm bread with a yummy, garlicky butter. i had a glass of champagne whcih had a light, clean grassy taste with an nice acidic bitterness. My three courses on the Prix Fixe menu started with the Tagliatelle aux fruits de mer parfumee a la truffle. This seafood pasta dish, with a truffle accent, was a wonderful balance between the earthy flavor and the slightly sweet and perfectly-seared scallops. The next course was a Bourride de fruits de mer. This dish is a seafood stew in a tomato soup. As usual, the flavor combination is so sublime and so interesting on the tongue. The soup arrived with a slice of flavorful garlic bread, perched above the bowl which was holding fresh seafood on the surface. The final course was La bombe au chocolat. This is a rich dark chocolate and raspberry mousse in a deep hot chocolate sauce. Of course, the chef was so kind in sending out another bonus dish with a type of of kouign-amann, a wonderfully tasty lime tart and yummy chocolate truffles in the center. What a spectacular experience!

Upscale french restaurant with an intimate vibe + great service…read more I came here for valentines day with my fiance, and they had a 3 course pre-fix menu for $135. This menu also included a few in-between bite size dishes as well The food was all solid, but nothing really blew us away. Solid cocktail list as well They forgot to give my fiance her leftovers to bring home, which was upsetting as she had a ton of food she was hoping to bring back