Nichole planned a birthday party for my daughter, a student at UVA. Being from out of town and…read moreunable to plan the event myself, she handled every detail from picking the venue, decorations, entertainment (DJ), and catering. She made it so easy and the event was a huge success! Nichole was a delight to work with and even coordinating from long distance, the planning was completely stress-free. I would 100% recommend Nichole and Savvy Affairs!

We highly recommend Savvy Affairs LLC from start to finish our wedding planning experience was…read moreperfect. We went over every detail big and small for the big day. Nichole made sure everything and everyone was in place for our big day so all we had to do was worry about getting married. She was in contact with all our vendors before the wedding and the day of the wedding. Nichole also jumped in and helped with decorations the day before as well as making sure the rehearsal ran smoothly. We were able to enjoy our big day with no worries and Nichole checked in with us all day to make sure all our needs were taken care and if we did have changes or issues she took care of them right away and with a smile we couldn't have asked for a better event planner for our wedding day we can't wait to have another function to hire Savvy Affairs LLC again!

Had our rehearsal dinner here, and everything could not have gone better. They were great at…read morecommunicating and responding to inquiries, and were able to adjust to rescheduling due to COVID. The food was exceptional. The caprese salad and the leek and cheddar puff hors d'oeurves deserve special mention. We also got high marks all around for the lam, beef, and chicken entrees. For dessert we had the panna cota and creme brûlée, which both came in small cups, which was a bit strange but they were great nonetheless. Special note to the service here. They know how to balance the wait staff so that they aren't constantly hovering, but also nonexistent to the point where you have to go looking for them. Everyone was serviced was care. My wife and I are deeply grateful for the space downtown! If you're looking to host a rehearsal dinner, work function, or other special event, check this place out!

Had a work function here. Very cool space for a function like this and can see how this would be…read moreperfect for a wedding rehearsal or reception.

Veritas Vineyards is a total gem! The grounds are absolutely picturesque, with immaculate…read morelandscaping, gorgeous flowers, and stunning views of the mountains in the background. It's the perfect spot to sit back and relax.  I sampled the red wine flight, and the pours were wonderfully generous. We paired it with a charcuterie board that came with fresh-baked bread, and everything was delicious. What impressed us most was the staff. Hosting a large party of 40+ people can be chaotic, but the team handled our group effortlessly. They were warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating from start to finish. We'll definitely be back the next time we're near UVA!

We went to Veritas for lunch and wine tastings. Both were good…read more We sat outside on their veranda and enjoyed the view with our food and wine. It was lovely. For lunch, we had the Apple Brie and Turkey sandwich. That was such a good combination. We also had the Arugula and apples salad. It also was good. The main tasting costs $20. They also offer an option to customize your wine tasting for $30. Both provide four wines. We customized and had the Sauvignon Blanc, the Viognier, the Rose, and the Petit Verdot. All were good, and it was fun tasting such an eclectic mix of wines. The staff are kind and professional. Our server gave us a little history on the vineyard, which we really appreciated. There's no pressure to buy bottles of the wine.

We had a fun evening enjoying the view after a hard rain with mist over the mountains and a view…read morethat kills. Felt like we were looking at hills in Italy. Started with a frose, a sparkling Costo vino and the red and reserve flights. We enjoyed them all and they paired very well with the crispy shrimp wonton and the truffle fries. The basil pesto and burrata was just ok compared to the heirloom tomato BLT and grass fed sliders which were both delicious. BLT needed a little more bacon but we were trying to share between 3 people so maybe that was the problem lol. Service was friendly and prompt. Bit of a walk from parking lot which can be a challenge since spaces are close together. We were just grateful the rain stopped before our walk over to the restaurant which is all gravel so not great for heels. Frose is a bit over priced compared to everything else but we really enjoyed our visit to this peaceful and culinary oasis.

Overall a good experience for the atmosphere and views but did not find it exceptionally special…read morewhen it came to the food or wine. Service was great. All the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Constantly checked in on us, offered a nicer table location when it came available despite having a reservation already, and greeted us warmly upon arrival. Staff were 5/5 The venue itself was wonderful. Everything was beautifully decorated and laid out well. Loved the opportunity to walk the grounds, see the gardens and take pictures in their flower fields. Restaurant was clean and bathrooms well kept. The food and wine were where we thought it lacked a bit. We got a white wine and red wine flight to try the rounds with a charcuterie tower. Wine overall felt relatively flat or flavorless to others we've tried and had quite a few we flat out disliked. Serving sizes were nice but we felt the items we most liked on the tower were the smallest portions. The candied nuts and sweet potato hummus were our 2 favorite items and would have preferred more meat/ cheese and less fresh garden veggies. Fully willing to admit we had just missed our mark on the menu and that there are great items to be had. We just didn't find them on our visit. Would still recommend stopping by if you get the chance.

What an amazing space; architecturally stunning! The wine coffee shop has these amazing…read more"pretzelants" (soft pretzel meets croissant) and cookies. On a nice day, you can sit on patio at several different styles of seating arrangements. If you time it right, you can see the train roll by.

The best this venue has to offer is it's ambiance in its expansive indoor and outdoor setting which…read moreoverlooks the river. It's a very cool industrial looking spot for food and drinks. They have a very efficient system of ordering on phones, though it does take away from the classic traditional aspect of restaurant service. With regards to the food, I was not wowed by it. The pricing didn't make sense to me. The factory fries which I think is the best thing on the menu that I tried so I recommend this dish if you are here for food, are around 15$. While the smash burger is 5$. A cocktail is 13$. Something seems off if fries are the most expensive dish ordered even if they are "loaded fries". The drink called "golden thread" if im not mistaken was delicious. If you like ginger then order this!! Overall, I cherished my time at this place.

This was such a great place to have a birthday party. Unfortunately, they closed permanently early…read morein the pandemic.

We had our daughter's fourth birthday party here! It was amazing. The owner is so kind,…read moreaccommodating and welcoming. It is really organized and the staff is so friendly and professional. The only thing I dislike more than kids birthday parties is planning them! They made planning this party an absolute breeze. When you book the party they send you an information packet which also contains free invitations you can fill out and distribute. You have the choice to bring your own food to the event and pay less for the party of have them order pizza. The pizza they order is from Maria's Italian restaurant and is DELICIOUS. They provide drinks, either soda or juice boxes, we went with juice boxes and they also provide pitches of water. They provide all plates, cups and utensils and serve all of it for you. The only thing we brought was the cake and some chips and snack type things for the kids who don't like pizza. The cake I had made was huge and really intricate. I was worried it would get messed up. So after picking it up around noon I called them asking if I could bring the cake over early and they happily obliged. They even met me out front of the place to help me bring it inside because it was pouring raining! I cannot say anything bad about this place....well besides the fact they don't serve wine or beer The place has a play area in one large room and a party area in another large room. The play area has inflatables, ride on toys, bounce areas, and some other neat things like a hamster ball and a orbit looking thing. So you play for an hour and then move to the other side for pizza, cake and party stuff. The party side also has arcade games and ride on toys that are motorized so no one gets bored! It was an awesome experience and I plan to have many more parties here for my kids in the future! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Eli's! Wonderful place, great staff! Exceptionally nice owner! I cannot say anything bad about this place!!! My daughter and son had an amazing time and my daughter said when we left it was the best party ever!!!

We were doing a Charlottesville trip with our pups in the middle of summer. We knew Keswick was dog…read morefriendly but hesitated coming because we didn't want our pups overheating outside. Keswick let the pups come inside the tasting room to enjoy the cooler, which was such a blessing - thank you so much for allowing our dogs to enjoy the summer day inside with us!

On a fall beautiful fall day, 15 of us visited Keswick Vineyards to try their wines…read more Keswick offers red and white dry wines, as well as slushees in their class-enclosed tasting room. The windows overlook the property, which interest also includes a mom-golf course for visitors to enjoy. They allow you to bring your own food, as they have a small selection of food offerings. We tried their flatbread, and it was very good. I tried the white wines, and they were very good, with the exception of the Sav Blanc, which wasn't on the menu, but was available. You ordered at the bar, and the servers were fast and friendly. You can enjoy you wine at several tables outside too. It's a nice location.

We had a lovely dinner at the Kimpton in Charlottesville, sharing a tuna appetizer, salmon entrée…read moreand truffle fries, but the most memorable part of the evening came afterward. We wandered over to the bar with a baby in tow and asked if we could order dessert. Not only were we welcomed, we ended up having one of those unexpectedly delightful evenings that you remember long after the meal itself. The Texas sheet cake was delicious and almost comically enormous. We tried the housemade Amaro, and the evening's cocktail special -- a gorgeous riff on a margarita made with butterfly pea tea -- was fantastic. But the real standout was Randy behind the bar. He was warm, funny, kind and completely unfazed by the fact that our little group included a baby. He made us feel genuinely welcome and helped turn an ordinary after-dinner stop into a wonderful birthday celebration. Great food and drinks are easy enough to praise. Hospitality like that is rarer. I couldn't recommend Randy more highly -- and I'll remember this birthday evening in Charlottesville for a long time.

We really tried to like this hotel. We paid top dollar for a 4 night stay. The first day we found…read moreout a barking dog was in the next room. We moved ourselves twice to smaller rooms. Then the Valet lost our car for an hour which impacted our dinner reservation. Today we csme back to an uncleaned room at 2pm. Terrific restaurant and nice management but overall I grade this place B-