Intimate restaurant, in what feels like a restored barn, with absolutely amazing food. I came here with my fiance for valentines day, and we had a fantastic experience. Everything was to notch, from our very friendly and attentive server to all 3 courses of the pre-fix valentines day menu. read more

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Celebrated Valentine's Day here with my husband and it was EVERYTHING. We each chose something different and shared each dish. The restaurant was dark and moody creating a perfect romantic atmosphere. Our server was attentive and helpful. 1st course: Butter Poached Maine Lobster- melts in your mouth. Perfect consistency. The secret sauce made it perfect. The flavors were complex and I couldn't figure out what they put in it to make the sauce because they all blended so well. Roasted Maine Scallops: I have never cared for scallops. These had the best texture - the perfect amount of fluffy and firm. They were buttery and delicious. The capers topped on it added a little something extra without overwhelming the flavor of the scallop. 2nd course: Steak Chinois: steak was tender and cooked to perfection (went medium) the ginger sauce gave it so much flavor. The potato's were smooth and savory and melded well with the steak. The flavors combined complimented each other so well. Grilled Double Rack of Lamb: was very tender too. My first bite had too much red sauce and was a bit overwhelming after having just finished the steak chinois. However, I mixed with the potatoes and lightly dipped in red sauce and then the flavor was an explosion in my mouth. 3rd course: Vanilla crème brûlée with rasberries- literally perfect. Can't even put into words. You must get it. Bittersweet chocolate Brioche bread pudding -bread was warm, raspberries were cold, and pudding was an added extra. *chefs kiss. read more

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During a recent girls weekend in Charlottesville, we chose to have dinner one night at C&O. This spot was super cozy from the minute you walk in - the atmosphere is candle-lit, slightly rustic, and full of character. The food was excellent overall. We started with the bread and butter (a must), the shaved ham, and the local tomatoes. All were delicious! Our group decided to order a handful of items and share, tapas style. I'm so glad we did because all the dishes were spectacular. The big hits amongst our group were the beef tenderloin steak tartare, the gnocchi and the farm lamb. They also had a special side of jalapeno corn that was TO DIE FOR! I want to try to make it myself now. For dessert, I'd highly recommend the creme brulee and the sticky toffee pudding. C&O absolutely lives up to its reputation as a Charlottesville staple. Perfect for a date night or special occasion, especially if you want a mix of elegance and historic charm. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Overall C&O is one of the nicer restaurants in Charlottesville and is definitely worth considering for your next special occasion or a nice night out. The restaurant is like an old tavern - wood walls, low lighting, and creaky floors but in a charming historic way. They have decorated inside beautifully - the tables are covered with white tablecloths, the art on the walls is tastefully arranged and the restaurant feels moody and intimate. The staff are well trained and know the menu very well. We were also given two flukes of champagne for our anniversary on the house which was a nice touch. I would recommend booking via OpenTable - it's really easy to do and you can indicate a special occasion on the reservation. The reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 star is the wait time. Our time in the restaurant was 2 hours. We sat at 7:15 and left past 9. This felt way too long for just two people. By the time the food came we gobbled it down. I watched 2 2-tops and a 5 top get seated after us and get food and checks before we did. In between the appetizer course and the main course I flagged our server to ask how soon the food would be ready and she went "oh I'm not sure, why? Do you need to be somewhere?" I felt like this was an odd (and sort of rude?) thing to ask considering we had been waiting for so long and it felt like she was insinuating I was rushing normal service. Sorry - two hours sat for dinner is way past normal. As soon as I asked this dinner came out immediately, which I appreciated. Overall, I felt like our table tucked in the corner may have been forgotten at points or neglected slightly which was a bit of a downer. That being said, it seemed every other table got in and out faster than us, so it may have just been our table for some reason. Now for the food - amazing. The drinks were so incredibly smooth, my boyfriend had the halter top and the grandfather and these are some of the best cocktails we've had. They were so smooth it was wonderful. We started with steak tartare and this was well done. We enjoyed it. We had the lamb and the trout special for dinner and both entrees were fantastic. Le diplomate in DC serves a decent trout with toasted almond but this one was way better - pan fried, skin on with a caper lemon butter sauce on top. Just amazing. The mashed potatoes on the side were good. 8/10 The lamb was an 11/10 though. I could not believe how delicious this was. My boyfriend and I wished there was more of this because it was so delicious. It was tender lamb rolled in some sort of pastry dough covered in sauce topped with a dollop of mashed potatoes. There were some olives scattered on the plate that complimented the flavors very well. This dish was fabulous. For dessert, we had the cheese plate and the huckleberry sundae. The cheese plate was incredible - there was a rosemary crusted semi-hard cheese, a blue cheese and one that was similar to brie. It was served with fig preserves, quince jelly and fresh figs and crackers. Totally delicious. The blue cheese was our favorite. The sundae was also very tasty. Reminded me of a parfait with the granola crumble and fruit. Bill came to $180 for 2 people, just over $200 with tip. Overall, the food was a total knockout and we enjoyed our dinner. Very few things to improve on, we would definitely be back for a special occasion. read more

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Our waitress was lovely and the food was divine! We were celebrating our anniversary and were seated on the floor with the bar and it was a really nice atmosphere with low light ambiance. My only complaint is the dishes were small and you're probably meant to order a few but they are so expensive! Overall would recommend for a special occasion read more

We came here to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The staff all congratulated us and had champagne in front of us shortly after seating. Old quirky building but white cloth fine dining inside. We split the scallop dish and the bibb salad. They have lots of appetizer/ small plates to choose from. For dinner my wife got the halibut with a caper lemon sauce. I went with the steak chinois with a ginger pan sauce. They were both spot on. We had dessert since we were celebrating. She had the creme brulee, I went with the sticky toffee pudding. Mine had a bread pudding vibe with an amazing caramel sauce. Great date night spot. The service and food will make your night. read more

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C&O Restaurant on Water Street is one of the oldest and most well-known spots in Charlottesville. We shared appetizers of pan roasted scallops with whipped cauliflower and bread with butter. I had the potato-encrusted salmon with beets, and my husband had the duck confit on ricotta gnocchi. All the food was delicious. However, portions were a little on the small.l side for the price. Our waitress was super attentive and helpful, and the place has a warm, woodsy, rustic vibe that makes it feel really cozy. read more

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Wonderful restaurant, I really liked it. The food was delicious, and the drinks were also very good. I highly recommend this place.

This restaurant is located in a very cute historic building in Charlottesville. The ambience is dark and sexy. The cocktails were very small. The portions were even smaller. The food was pretty incredible though in taste and presentation. Professional and formal service. read more

Great food and drinks! A little bit smaller of a space but definitely cozy, date-night vibes. Service was great and steaks were cooked perfectly. read more

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I found this interesting-looking restaurant online and booked it for my birthday dinner with my mom and her fiancee while we were in town. We arrived at 8:30pm for their last seating (only reservation I could get) and were seated downstairs by the door next to a table of three men drinking wine and being loud. The manager came over and asked if I'd like to move upstairs bc she knew I'd requested a quiet table. That was great. I appreciated that. So we moved upstairs to a much quieter table by the window. It went downhill after that. Our server was french or something and he was rude. It took a LONG time for him to come take our drink orders and when he asked if we wanted wine I said no and my mom ordered a tea. He then asked if we were all OK with water and I said, let me see the drink menu, while I was looking, he simply walked away. He didn't ask my husband or my mom's fiancee what they wanted. We were like, what? My husband went to hunt him down and he came back and I said, just because we hadn't ordered wine didn't mean we didn't want something else to drink. I ordered a tea and they ordered a beer and bourbon. After about 10 minutes I asked him where my tea was and he said "Maybe I would get it". I was pissed, he was rude about it and you could tell he was trying to be a smart ass. I realize bar drinks take a minute - but this was sweet tea and he was clearly catering to all his other tables and ignoring ours. I was pissed and planned to tell him off about how rude he had been from the start and exactly what we had done to offend him when I was trying to have a nice birthday dinner with my mom who I never see. It's pricey to eat here - with entrees around $35-50 each and I don't want to be talked down to or treated badly by servers when I've been nothing but polite. I used to wait tables so I am a generous tipper and try to be mindful of asking for too much or try to give advance notice. The food was actually very good. Everyone enjoyed it. I had the potato encrusted salmon, my mom ordered the halibut, and my husband had their signature steak steak dish and I thought it was the best dish of the night. They have a nice dessert menu and I saw several things I wanted to try but I went with the sticky toffee pudding in the end and it was very good. They put a little candle on it for my birthday. The saving grace was the same manager who helped me in the beginning, she brought us bread when I spoke to her and asked if they were out and had the kitchen heat up a little something else. Our server didn't even try. My husband informed her of the issues we'd had and she was clearly appalled - she handled it very well and ended up comping the entire meal. Rare. Not what we expected at all... It's nice inside with a cool vibe, the food was delicious and the manager was a 10. So, we'd come back again despite the rude server who almost ruined my bday dinner. read more

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Run down interior, rude manager, they will charge you $250 for a $50 bottle of wine but then will charge you credit card fees. Go somewhere else. read more

Oh my how do I even start?! First of all my husband and I were visiting Cville from LA. This place was our "restaurant" at the end of a bar hop. What a fantastic choice!! Hands down one of my top restaurant experiences EVER and this is compared to NY and LA!! We ate/drank at the bar and James was absolutely epic. Fettucine app was the best pasta dish ever and the salmon was to die for. James served up drinks for me and I didn't even need to order. It was paired perfectly. Every employee from the top to bottom were so helpful nice and there to give us the experience! So dedicated to their craft. There are different vibes/ambiance from top to bottom floor so all will enjoy. Last but not least the strawberry shortcake tasting desert and sticky toffee were chefs kiss. Speaking of which I met the chef and kitchen staff and they were lovely. #1 stop when I come back!!!! read more

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KenScale: 7.75/10 Visit: October 2023 Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is one of the top spots in the United States to enjoy fall foliage, and my wife Jun and I had visited the park on a road trip every fall since we moved to the DC area. While we stayed at different places around the park, we had not visited Charlottesville where the University of Virginia is located until this year. When we finalized our plan to stay overnight in Charlottesville in late October last year after driving through the stunning Skyline Drive, I was looking for a restaurant to grab dinner. C&O, which had long been one of the most beloved institutions in the town, appeared in all of the several "where to dine in Charlottesville" lists I had found online. After our dinner at the restaurant, we both agreed that C&O is a solid choice for those visiting Charlottesville. The menu at C&O features classic dishes with French countryside influence. There won't likely to be a dish you hadn't seen before, but that doesn't mean the execution from the kitchen was overall good. We started with skillfully pan roasted scallops with whipped cauliflower, and shared a couple of main dishes in duck confit on top of ricotta gnocchi and grilled lamb chops. Jun, who has high standard when it comes to duck dishes, praised the duck confit as above average, and I thought the lamb chops (which came with mint salsa verde and potato puree) were grilled quite nicely. If you have room for dessert after savory dishes, I highly recommend trying a few at C&O. We both savored the vanilla crème brulee with enthusiasm, and the wild huckleberry sundae with caramelized pistachios was also wonderfully delightful. When we entered the restaurant, Jun and I were surprised to find white tablecloth on dining tables; we just hadn't expected a more formal dining experience, especially given the somewhat modest look of the exterior. If you are looking for a romantic dinner, I recommend asking the staff to be seated at the back of the dining room with candlelit tables. The wine list was another pleasant surprise at C&O where you will find an expansive group of bottles at varying prices from different parts of the world. If you are driving to the restaurant, you can park your car at a public parking garage nearby (the restaurant offers parking validation). While we have yet to fully understand or embrace what life in the Virginia countryside is like, I feel C&O quite adequately captures the culture and ethos of the region with soulful dishes that may not dazzle you like a Michelin star fine dining restaurant does but will nevertheless make you smile with satisfaction. read more

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I was drawn to this restaurant by the Duck Confit dish. When I saw it, I knew it was going to be delicious and it was! The ricotta, the duck, the cracklins, the sauce. It all worked together so well. It was a perfect portion and temperature. Not too hot so you could immediately begin eating. Also mild flavors - not too savory. I loved it. I also had the crème brûlée. Nice hard top and creamy consistency underneath. I could see the vanilla seeds too. Nice fruit pieces on top. The server was really nice too. He let me sample one of the beers before I purchased it and checked in on me throughout my time there. The outside of the restaurant looks like an old house. It has three floors and the bottom floor didn't get much light, but it provided a nice ambiance and also had the bar. Really enjoyed my time here! A must try if you're in Charlottesville! read more

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This is our go to for amazing food! C&O has never let us down. All of Chef's sauces are incredible! From the appetizer to dessert, he definitely has a knack for delicious French style sauces. read more

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Came here for my graduation celebration and was lucky to get a reservation at 8:15 on Thursday. We requested a window seat and the table was leaving so we got a window seat after waiting for 15 minutes which wasn't bad. Service was all around really good. We were offered bread and the butter that comes with it is delicious. The starters were our favorite. My boyfriend loved his veal sweetbread and raved about it so much. We've never had anything like it and he was really pleasantly surprised. I really liked my scallops as well. For mains, my boyfriend loved his lamb chops. I got the duck confit and thought it was a bit too salty for my taste. To finish the meal, we got crème brûlée. It was delicious. The top was perfectly crispy and it was smooth and just the right amount of rich. read more

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C&O is always a big hit for a special occasion or to take out-of-town guests. Service and food are so consistently on point. Thanks! read more

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This was a great anniversary dinner! The ambiance was cozy and not too loud. We were greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate. We started with the bread and butter. The bread dense, warm, with a slight sweetness. I tried the arugula salad with fig, candied pecans, and burrata. It was delicious and portioned well. For my entree, I got the duck confit and ricotta gnocchi. I was hesitant to get this since I don't typically order duck, but the waitress promised it was delicious. Sure enough, this was a memorable dish! The duck was so tender and roasted in a sauce that was flavorful and not overly salty. The ricotta gnocchi was a great accompaniment to the dish. My only wish is that there was more- I think there were only 4 or 5 total. My husband tried the crab cake and bolognese. I'm glad he got two dishes because one certainly wouldn't have filled him up. The crab cake was not skimpy on the crab and was paired with a nice sauce. The bolognese pasta was also pretty tasty. We ended the meal with creme brûlée. While it was pretty good, I've had better. We would definitely come back for another dinner. read more

C & O Restaurant - Duck confit and ricotta gnocchi - New American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This place was wonderful. First timer(s). We made reservations weeks ago. We visited this past Saturday @ 5pm right when they opened. Service was impeccable. The appetizer (hand made fettuccine) was excellent. I got the Halibut special. My wife got the Salmon. Both were delicious. Prices are on the high side, but you have to consider where you are. We will definitely visit again. read more

C & O Restaurant - Outside - New American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We are visiting Charlottesville for a wedding and stumbled upon this restaurant through open table. We could not have been more thrilled with this unique spot. We started with the local little gem salad, perfect delicate flavors. I had the butternut squash ravioli which was incredible. My husband had the veal sweetbreads. I have not seen him that happy over a meal in quite sometime! The ambiance is old mountain cabin meets speakeasy with a perfectly curated playlist set playing quietly in the background. Wonderful experience from start to finish! read more

C & O Restaurant - Great ambiance, Butternut Squash Ravioli and Veal Sweetbreads were delicious. - New American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We celebrate my daughter' wedding in the private room, was perfect! Ambiance, food and service. A special place for a special celebration ... read more

Professionally staffed restaurant. Good food albeit not cheap, ambiance a little too rustic for my tastes, try get a table upstairs the ambiance is a little better-the downstairs corridor is a little weird for seating. Enjoyed the lamb and both the deserts we had. read more

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I'm going to give you a 5, but I came for the Bibb lettuce salad (along with the tartar) and you took the salad off the menu yesterday.... Are you crazy?? Please put it back on the menu immediately!! xoMARK read more

This place is so unique, with great service and absolutely delicious food. It is located in an historical building in a somewhat desolate section of Charlottesville. The restaurant opened in the 1970s as a classic fine dining French restaurant with a dress code. They have since lifted the dress code, and expanded the menu. But the food is still crème de la crème. My wife and I made reservations on a Saturday night. We were seated just a few minutes after our arrival. The hostess was very nice and accommodating. We were seated in an area on the first floor that was outside but at some point was enclosed. It was a very nice and romantic ambience. It was not cold at all. We were very comfortable. For an appetizer, we got the gnocchi and it was perfect. So airy and the flavor was amazing. The entrees are outstanding. We got the lamb and beef entrees. The sauces were phenomenal. The portions were great. The desserts were divine. The wine list was extensive. I highly recommend this place for a romantic date. The menu is a bit pricey, but you will not be disappointed. read more

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If you like overpriced, unimaginative, pretentious food served by a haughty waitress, then this is the place for you.

A wonderful place for a special meal. Everything on the menu is delicious and you can't go wrong. The famed Steak Chinoise is excellent. The veal sweetbreads are so good, I think about the toasted bread all the time. It really leaves a food memory!! The ambiance is cozy & intimate. Such a unique little corner of the universe. I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind star of Charlottesville dining for many decades. A star among stars. Thanks for the memories, C&O - you were a favorite of my dear late husband, William. read more

I've been wanting to come to C&O for a while now and finally got to experience it. I went with my family and had a three course meal including crab cake, salmon and sticky toffee pudding as well as champagne. The highlight of the night for me was the crab cake. This was hands down the best crab cake I have ever tried. So much flavor and they did not skimp on the crab meat. I love the sauce and tomato garnish. The sticky toffee cake was my second favorite dish. The flavor was cinnamony, rich and indulgent. The salmon was pretty good but nothing too memorable. The service was fantastic and I love the rustic, sophisticated atmosphere of the restaurant. You'd never notice it upon first glance since it's a bit tucked away. If you go-- try the crab cake and sticky toffee cake and you want be disappointed :) read more

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Great food,nice atmosphere I was from out of town and hopefully if I get back I will be coming here.

C&O is a great place that has a large seating area on the top floor and a cozy place in the bottom floor. Many of the dishes are solid and I think it has a great wine menu too. In particular, I would say the duck, scallops, and beer sirloin carpaccio dishes were absolutely on point. The carpaccio has a small salad on top which is a lot more balanced than the tartar dish which was great to split but just a tad bit too much meat. Great service and great food, I would give this a solid 5 for a great Charlottesville experience. read more

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Finally came to check out C&O for this year's restaurant week - and it did not disappoint! Restaurant is small, and seating is limited - but they fully utilize all three levels of the small historic building they are located in. It is January - and cold. I do think the restaurant was not super well insulated - so if you run cold, bring an extra sweater. Service is exceptional. From coat check, to check in, to meal - everything was top notch. Parking is validated in the Market St and Water St garages - bringing the parking fee down to $1! Such a wonderful convenience. Now the food is excellent. To start, I had the beef carpaccio - which I would reorder in an instant. Thin sliced beef with a nice creamy sauce thin layer and dressed with a lovely arugula and parmesan cloud of delight. My main was the duck confit- and it was savory and delicious. It is hearty but not super gamey. My dinner partner got the lamb cassoulet and it was an equally hearty more ragout style. Dessert was a little disappointing for me - I got the sticky toffee pudding and found it underwhleming. The cake was a burnt on the bottom, and the toffee sauce was excessively sweet. Creme Fraiche though was on point. the cheese dish was so tasty - I might consider making that my dessert next time. A great combo of creamy and stinky - the cheese selection was absolute fire. Overall a wonderful dining experience - and we will be back again! read more

C & O Restaurant - RW 2020 duck confit - New American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Dined in for an early meal Saturday night, first time here. There wasn't any street parking nearby so parked in a paid lot a few blocks away. We were seated upstairs which I would call a "grandmas house" vibe. Cream colored walls with landscape paintings, white tablecloths and wooden chairs with woven straw seats. I was in the corner beside a large glass window that was parallel to someone's apartment who also had a large glass window. We were maybe 40' from each other? A straight line of sight between the person on his couch and me at the dinner table. Somewhat uncomfortable but not a deal breaker. The menu had a variety of offerings and we settled on the tuna crudo app, halibut for me and salmon for my partner. The tuna was delicious, great use of herbs/olive oil to flavor. The halibut was just ok. It was drenched in a lemon butter sauce, like when you hit the bottom of a ketchup bottle and it empties onto your plate. I scraped off what I could to get a taste of the fish, which was good. There was also what the waiter called a relish on the plate as well but it tasted like a chunky spaghetti sauce. The flavor didn't pair well with the lemon butter, seemed like two opposing tastes. My guy enjoyed his salmon. It was supposed to be potato crusted but only 1/3 of the top of the fish was covered. We skipped dessert as we were pressed for time to get somewhere else. The service was great and made up for the disappointment of my meal. Now that I've dined I would definitely go again but next time ask for any sauces on the side if possible and to sit downstairs where it's a low-lit sexier vibe where you don't run the risk of eating across from someone on their couch. They also have a lower level (basement) dining but not sure what it looks like down there.. read more

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Did not love the experience here. Our waitress was fine, and the old-timey home that shook when the train came by was endearing. But the drinks and food were both really disappointing. The cocktails were really sweet and not unique. Like, if you're only doing the classics, then make them perfect. The arugula salad with warm goat cheese was good--but it's also hard to mess up heating up cheese. The roasted scallops were pretty good too, and I was happy with them, but not the best I've ever had. The duck confit gnocchi was where we were REALLY disappointed. It literally didn't taste like anything at all--how is that even possible?? Like even a bunch of salt would have made it better. read more

Was floored the entire experience at C&O. So elegant and intimate with only about 5 tables total. The staff made us feel like we were special and was very informative in helping us decide. The duck confit gnocchi was a star. The bouillabaisse special had massive chunks of lobster. We were told the steak Chinoise is what they're most known for, but I wasn't overly impressed with it. But overall it was a really nice fine dining experience read more

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From the minute you walk in this place is charming. The wood stove is welcoming & a wonderful aroma. We requested to eat downstairs in the bar area. The waitress was informed about the menu & we all ordered well. Duck confit, halibut, lamb & beef entrees were all equally well prepared. It's a local favorite and definitely get a reservation! read more

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Such good food and such a good deal for restaurant week! Food was delicious, service was good. Definitely recommend making reservations because the restaurant is small. The con, their Diet Coke is not Diet Coke, it's probably a local brand. I do wish restaurants would advise you that it's not actually Diet Coke before putting in the order. I thought the brownie portion of the dessert was a little meh. But the rest of the meal was delicious and I would come back. Would for sure come here on restaurant week. read more

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This restaurant was one of the highlights during our trip to Charlottesville. It's very quaint and romantic. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. Everything here was top notch. Highly recommend! read more

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This is one of my favorites in Charlottesville. I've had a few things here including the duck confit, the seared scallops, and the bread pudding. I've probably had their scallops 5 times at this point and it's (almost) always very good. The butter sauce and raisin-caper combo is perfection. The atmosphere here feels more upscale, with a nice warm fire greeting you during colder months. There's seating for dinner both upstairs and downstairs. It's small place so I'd recommend asking for upstairs seating if possible--you get more room. The waiters here are great--have never had an issue with an inattentive waiter or long waits for apps or between apps and main courses and I've come with party sizes between 4 and 8. The door can be easy to miss if you haven't been before, so be sure to keep a look out for the gallery sign and that'll indicate you're not too far from enjoying a delicious meal here. read more

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C & O late night is my favorite meal in Cville!! I love the grilled cheese and tomato soup so much, but as Zhana mentioned it is a big portion and might be better for sharing depending on how hungry you are. Usually I love their burger as well, though sometimes it can be inconsistent-- I've had some that were pretty burnt. They recently changed to their summer burger (lettuce, tomato, jalapeño aioli) which I like less than the winter burger (I think it has cheese and onions/mushrooms) but it is nice that they keep it seasonal. I've had a few of their cocktails and while they are pretty good, you're just as well off ordering your favorite fancy cocktail (dirty gin martini on the rocks for me) because the bartenders are very competent. I like the ambiance in here-- dimly lit and sexy. Makes me feel classier than I am! The food at dinner is also great though definitely more expensive than late nite. The dining room upstairs is nicer than the main floor but I also like the terrace out back. In particular I recommend the steak chinoise which has been on their menu since they opened. The sauce it comes with is super unique and delicious as well! Definitely recommend closing out the meal with the chocolate bread pudding for dessert-- it's to die for! I'm knocking off a star not only because of the inconsistency of the burger but also because I've had a number of times at late nite when the staff is just rude. I get that it sucks to be working so late but I would expect more from such a classy establishment. read more

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C&O is the staple when you search for the lists of Cville's best restaurants, so it was a no-brainer for us to book a reservation during a few days staying in the area. The restaurant is eclectic with a dark and moody bistro downstairs and an airy, more homey upstairs. I expected people to be dressed a little more tastefully but most guys weren't even wearing collared shirts, it seemed. We went all out and got cocktails, apps, entrees and desserts each and it goes without saying -- everything, everything, everything was delectable. My wife ate the seared tuna and she will never touch raw(ish) fish like that, and here she is trying to take more pieces. I got the steak chinoise and naturally it was incredible with the ginger-tamari bearnaise. I love high dollar steak but compared to the simplicity of a nice filet, it is elevated when you have a steak that you can just mop up plate sauce with. My wife ordered the duck confit app as an entree which is fitting it comes out looking like an entree. That's the one weird thing that stuck out with us - why is this on the app menu? How is this supposed to be shareable? Regardless the ducks fall apart and the ricotta gnocchi are perfect. The cocktails were great. The dessert was great. The server was great. The experience was great. 10/10 will be making a return trip every time. read more

C & O Restaurant - New American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia