Charlottesville may feel like a small town, but it boasts more restaurants per capita than some of the biggest cities in the U.S. From hungry college kids to wine-obsessed foodies, there really is something for everyone here.
Historic Michie Tavern, c. 1784, serves a heaping (and delicious) taste of 18th-century fare, and The Virginian, with its burger, sandwich, and salad-forward menu has been a C’ville tradition since 1927. Making culinary waves are the upscale, chef-driven spots like Tavola, Broadcloth, Birch + Bloom, and Mockingbird, along with international restaurants like Smyrna (Aegean), Conmole (Mexican-Oaxacan), and Mas (Spanish). Pastry lovers are spoiled by French-inspired options like MarieBette Cafe and Cou Cou Rachou, and even the most indecisive…..