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It's About Thyme

4.0 (434 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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It's about Thyme entrance and building
Steve N.

It's about Thyme is my favorite restaurant in Culpeper. Located right on East Davis Street in town. There is street parking and free parking behind the building. The owner is front and center and extremely welcoming and friendly. The wait staff is also very good and the service is that of a five star metropolitan restaurant. Started our meal with hot apple cider that seemed to appear at every table. It is very popular. I ordered the Palazzo Pot Roast braised in red wine and plum tomatoes. The roast was very tender and full of flavor. For dessert we ordered Carmel Crunch Cake which was quite tasty. The whole experience is unique as the decor and wall murals of various places in Europe make you feel transported to the old country.

Indoor ambiance on a busy Sunday afternoon
Annie B.

Lovely atmosphere beautiful mural on the wall very attentive service as soon as I walked in the door. The manager John made me feel very welcomed as I was dining alone today Had an amazing meal First, I started with a virgin bloody Mary with a large prawn added I truly love bloody Mary's as my brunch go to, and this was a very savory and excellent tasting version with lots of horseradish on the top was a parental olive, a pearled onion, and a red pepper of sorts For main force, I had the pot roast. It was absolutely delicious. The only negatives were very shy on the carrots and the pasta. The flavor was out of this world. For dessert, a lemon meringue, ice cream sandwich that came served plated with fresh whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and raspberry sauce again amazing I will be back!

Sangria of the day
Caroline J.

Had a lovely lunch for 12 here after a graveside service on a Saturday. Table was all set and ready when we came in and waters and menus were soon all handed to the guests. Service throughout the lunch was great as well drink refills. Now onto the food and drinks! Food wise my end of the table enjoyed the ravioli of the day which was spinach as well as the homemade sausage and pasta dish of the day. The roasted chicken was also well liked. The crabcake was nice and full of crab. The lobster salad was also delicious. The sangria of the day was well liked and the focaccia bread that was served was delicious! The restaurant is not overly large but even with multiple tables there was still room for our large party and other guests.

Caesar Salad with Crab Cake
Kat S.

Lovely atmosphere and service. We went for lunch and sat outside. We had the Cajun burger, Caesar salad with crab cake, and a sausage pizza. The crab cake was huge and delicious. The complimentary bread had a noticeably nice flavor and texture. We were only disappointed with the pizza and think maybe they simply forgot to salt the dough for the batch ours came from. We'd give it another try.

Steak salad.

Everything was wonderful! Impeccable service, friendly and helpful staff, and the best steak salad I have ever been served .

Ciabatta bread
Yealim K.

The food was good, but the ciabatta before meal was sooooo good! I could eat the entire loaf myself. I got a special dish (duck or turkey meat pie with gravy) and it was ok. My husband got a burger and it came with potato skin fries, what a smart and delicious idea! We loved this side. The interior was very cozy and cute, reminds of little European cafe.

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Great food and service. Our go-to whenever we want a great meal. Love their soups. The open face ham sandwich is always great for lunch.

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Loved the food and beauty. Friendly place and very service-oriented! Bravo!! Encore!

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One of the nicest meals I've had in a long time. Great menu, excellent wait staff and the food was delicious!

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Amazing food . From the salmon to the lamb. Even the bread and caesar salads were a cut above.

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I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

Smyrna - BEET SALAD bitter greens, hazelnuts, cacao nibs, kaymak, pomegranate vinaigrette

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SERVICE We came in for a belated Valentine's Day dinner,…read moreand the staff immediately seated us when we got int. Everyone was friendly and professional without being too formal. Our server served us waters and let us peruse the menu. Most spots will have the waiter come by and ask you how things are, and our waiter didn't come by at all after setting down the food which was interesting -- not good nor bad but probably were also busy. AMBIENCE The space felt upscale but still easygoing, which made it perfect for our Valentine's night out. There's no dress code, but most people looked like they'd put a little effort in, matching the polished but comfortable vibe. Loved the open kitchen all the way towards the back by the bookshelf area gave the room some energy without making it feel noisy. Definitely struck a great balance between date-night fancy and laid-back cool and casual. FOOD We started with the Beet Salad Ribbons and the Meze Trio. The beet salad mixed earthy ribbon-sheet beets with hazelnuts and a bright pomegranate vinaigrette that surprised me! Loved the pairing of the beets and cheese and hazelnut crunch. As a texture fan, this really hit the spot! It was colorful, fresh, and really well balanced. The Meze Trio had charred eggplant, a yogurt-goat cheese dip, and a seasonal hummus. Each had its own flavor and texture, and everything felt super fresh and well-seasoned. Favorite was the seasonal hummus. The yogurt-goat cheese dip was good but definitely sweeter than I personally perferred! The Calamari was also quite good and had decent number of chunky pieces that weren't just breading. The only small letdown was the pita bread since we had more dips than pita left. We expected refills might be complimentary, especially for a place like this, but they weren't. Not a big deal, just something that stood out in an otherwise smooth and thoughtful experience! The Manti Dumplings were a highlight too -- probably so much handwork in making these look like they do! The Sharondale mushrooms gave them a rich, savory flavor, and the pepper butter sauce added just the right touch of spice. The burger was also great -- juicy, flavorful, and paired with house fries and an amazing urfa pepper aioli. You could tell both dishes were elevated but still comforting, showing off the chef's fine-dining background in a really approachable way. For dessert, we shared the Baklava Cheesecake and a Chocolate Hazelnut special. The cheesecake was unique -- cheesecake filling sandwiched between baklava. It was delicious but not what I was expected! It was creamy and nutty with pistachio layers, and the chocolate dessert was incredibly rich without being heavy. Both were perfect finishes. We even took home the leftover goat cheese dip because it was that good. Overall, pices were a little on the higher side ($23-$29 for mains, $14 for dessert), but for the quality and thought put into every dish, it felt worth it and would come back again for a special occasion! This was definitely elevated ambience and the food was well executed in our opinion. I can see the hype! Definitely not a spot I'd frequent often but for the special days -- this is it to impress your date or family!

Excellent place, nice and cozy with great service. Have been here twice- once on a girls trip and…read moreonce driving through for dinner. We recently enjoyed an amazing beet ribbon salad and hamachi with melon and Meyer lemon. They were stand outs! We also enjoy the octopus and mante dumplings. The octopus could have been a bit more tender. We love the place as it has many healthy options with tons of great flavor. Previously I had also tried the dips which was outstanding. I do wish they were served with pita but the bread is tasty. The baklava cheesecake is also a great ending! We didn't have room this time but we will be back again! The prices are on point for the qualify and what we are used to. Positions are appropriate for the price. The staff is very friendly and they coursed the plates properly for us. In a sea of many French and heavy restaurants... Definitely put this on your must eats while visiting for a welcome change.

It's About Thyme - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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