The food and service was really quick. It's a very casual place you can walk into everyday. I ordered the pork dumplings, steamed dumplings and pork steamed bun. Very simple but yummy. Unfortunately I forgot snap pictures cuz I was so hungry that I devoured everything. read more

We ordered the fried dumplings, steamed dumplings, and cold noodles and everything was fresh, savory, and delicious! My seven year old said these are the best dumplings he's ever had! read more

The food here is so good and the service is very fast. It's in the perfect spot to walk to the corner and grab lunch if you work at UVA. The chicken curry combo comes with dumplings and a bun and is a great deal. The dumplings are perfection! read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

These dumplings are okay. It's definitely convenient for sure. The flavor is there with the sauce so make sure you get the sauce! Dumplings by itself was a bit too blend, but, it's fried pretty good read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Fried Pork Dumplings (7) - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Perfect for if you're in a time crunch and need to pick up some quick food! The dumplings and baos tasted delicious, and came out very fast. Baos had a fluffy texture to my surprise. I haven't tried their noodles or soup yet but maybe next time! read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Veggie Hot Bun 6 Pieces Fried Dumplings Pork Hot Bun - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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A favorite for my partner and me. The dumplings are the star which are always made fresh, but we occasionally grab an order of sesame noodles. Staff is quiet but polite. It's not the deal it used to be but that seems to be true for most places in this area, post-pandemic. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

If there were two things my daughter could eat for the rest of her life, they would be tacos and Marco and Luca's dumplings. The dumplings are always done to perfection. I recommend them to every one. read more

Grabbed lunch to-go at Marco & Luca and it hit the spot. The hot & sour soup was delicious with a fairly generous serving! Unfortunately the order was ready 30 min earlier than we indicated for our pick up time, since we used the "order ahead" option online, so the fried dumplings had been sitting around for a while and didn't taste as fresh as they could have been. The filling was delicious and the sauce was yummy, I just wish they had been fresh fried because the skin became a little chewier than desired. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - two takeout containers of food - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Marco & Luca is a quick and cheap spot on The Corner to get dumplings that has become a staple for university students. I ordered their dumplings and steamed pork bun to eat there and both came out fresh and served with a thick salty and sweet molasses-like sauce. I was hoping for more flavor from the pork meat filling for the dumplings but the sauce helped out with that aspect, though the sauce was a tad too salty for my taste buds. The pork bun tasted like a standard pork bun and had more flavor compared to the dumplings but I don't think I would order it again because it wasn't too memorable. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - two takeout dishes - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I've been several times. I've usually gotten the combo, but I go for the sweet and sour noodles when I want to mix it up. First things first: the value is incredible. You can get a full meal for $7-10; just pick two of your favorite items. The hours are great too; I'm a night owl at heart. Knowing I can roll up and fill random Asian cravings at 2 AM just makes life feel better. Now for the food. The combo, a big variety meal for $10, comes with dumplings, pork bun, chicken curry, sauce, and a drink. The dumplings are nice by themselves, but for some extra fun you can eat half and dip the other half in sauce. The sauce then goes inside the dumpling--and boy is it good! Just spicy enough, and flavorful. Put the sauce on the pork bun, too. The pork bun kind of needs it, unfortunately; the bread is seldom easy to eat and there isn't much pork in there. But the sauce almost makes up for it! The chicken curry takes up the most space on the combo tray, and you get a lot! The chicken is cut large and chunky, but it falls apart in your mouth, so it isn't hard to eat. The curry sauce has some spice flavor and goes with the rice really well. Cilantro haters beware, however: they heap the stuff right on the chicken. Nothing an ask won't fix, but be mindful. If you want a smaller, but still complete and flavorful, meal, definitely go for the sweet and sour noodles. It's really deceptive just how much food they can put in one small foam box! They top it off with apple slices, which is a really great touch you have to eat to believe. Oh, and they're just $4. For the same price as a Big Mac you can get a much tastier, much more satisfying meal that's not made of processed garbage. The overlords of food did Charlottesville a good turn when Marco and Luca came around. Do yourself a good turn and take in all it has to offer. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Combo meal - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

A classic Charlottesville spot, fast and affordable. Stick with the basics - dumplings, peanut noodles, maybe the spicy cold noodles if you're feeling a little fancy. Keep in mind that these aren't the big half-moon potsticker-style dumplings you see at a lot of places. They are small and round with an almost crunchy wrapping. Loads of pork flavor and a spicy savory sauce. With that in mind, get two orders! read more

The staff was extremely rude to my friend who is autistic when he went there to pick up a to go delivery. Now he is afraid to go back. It also smells very stale in there. read more

A cute place, but the food just isn't very good. The dumplings are only available fried, not steamed, and so are very greasy. The sesame noodles are just rice noodles with something that tastes like bottled dressing dumped on. I'm a terrible cook but could do better myself. read more

It was rainy and cold today so I stopped in for some dumplings and their sesame noodles (I couldn't resist). As always, the dumplings were crispy and flavorful. The sesame noodles were delicious and definitely pair well as a cooler and softer flavor compared to the dumplings. This place always hits the spot. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Delicious food, friendly staff, interesting and comforting atmosphere. We ordered hot pork buns and hot and sour soup. Their rices are great value for this really yummy food. Would recommend! read more

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This place is a great concept for a slightly fast casual food.However because the dumplings were already pre fried and we refried when we purchased them they lacked a bit of that initial crispiness in a fried dumpling. The filling was nice and juicy. The sauce it came with was okay tasted a bit of hoisin and a sweet Thai chili sauce. The Sesame cold noodles were refreshing with the slices of apple.It was different from your typical cold noodles the slight tartness and sweetness of the apples complemented the soy sauce like base of the noodles. Overall a decent place for a quick snack in Charlottesville. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The absolute best dumplings I have ever had and I have traveled around the world! Each and every dumpling is bursting with flavor and the sauce is impeccable. You can tell it is made with love! So glad to have you in Charlottesville! read more

It's was almost 2 AM when we were craving some hearty dumplings. We came here on a friends recommendation, who said that this is the place to be for UVA college kids (explains why the tables are a bit sticky). We had to wait a bit since there was little seating available - let alone for a group of 6. We ordered a rather large number of dumplings with sesame noodles and pork buns. The pricing here is quite reasonable, especially for the amount of food given. The dumplings looked superb as we watched them come out piping hot off the stove, which was visible from where we were seated. The sauce drizzled on top went well with the dumplings and pork puns, but I found the pork buns to be lacking in flavor, except when doused in sauce. Although the pork buns and noodles were not exceptional, the dumplings were and we even got an extra order of them for free since it was so late! Good late night food experience. read more

Amazing food and great atmosphere. This is my favorite restaurant I've tried since coming to uva. The pork dumplings are amazing and so are the pork buns. The customer service is great and the food is so good. It's inexpensive and i highly recommend it! read more

My best friend and I absolutely love dumplings, so when I visited UVA, I had to give this place a try. I got an order of the pork dumplings. They're perfectly crispy and the sauce is absolutely incredible. It's really cool how you get to watch them make the dumplings right in front of you. The service was fast and the prices were really cheap. I would definitely recommend coming here if you visit UVA! read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I've been coming here since my VCU/UVA friends dragged me over from Richmond. Since then, I've eaten here and their downtown location numerous times. Every time I've had consistently good service and dumplings. It's an extremely affordable option for a quick lunch/dinner and easy to share with friends. I've ordered 1 of everything from their menu and have found that I enjoy the dumplings, the sweet/spicy noodles, and the sesame noodles. If you like peanut sauce and cucumbers, order the sesame noodles, or if you're adventurous and enjoy sweet and spicy sauce with apple slices go for the sweet/spicy noodles. If you're just in the mood for dumplings buy 2 orders, they are addicting! read more

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Great dumplings as always. Crispy and chewy at the same time. And they always give you an extra dumpling per order. Two or three hispanic guys work here now. Haven't seen anyone else in a while, which I'm glad for because these are the nicest guys ever. Noticed that the hot and sour soup comes with seaweed now instead of the better and more expensive black fungus. Not a fan of this substitution or their soup actually. Definitely had better at your average take-out place because there was too much vinegar and white pepper, not enough red chili for a deeper heat. read more

If you are looking for something authentic, this is not the place for you. I came here for lunch when I was visiting UVA. I got fried dumplings, sesame noodles, and jianbing. The food was decent. The sauce was a bit too sweet. The jianbing was not good at all so I wouldn't recommend. The price is pretty cheap for the portion they have. This is not bad for a quick lunch. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Sesame sauce noodles and fried dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Love the pork dumplings, hot buns, and peanut noodles- all delicious and great for late night eats.

A classic UVA late night spot that even tastes delicious cold sober. I'm not from Charlottesville and didn't go to UVA. Everyone down here raves about this dumpling place, and after being asked for the 564th time if I've been here, I finally made the trip to Marco & Luca Dumpling Store to see what all the hub-bub was about. I totally get it now you guys. This is a small, unassuming restaurant with delicious food. My girlfriend and I got two orders of the dumplings and an order of the steamed pork bun. The dumplings are deep-fried and topped with a spicy soy sauce. Just fantastic - the soy sauce I could drink out of the bottle. The dumplings had a crunchy outside and a hot inside. The pork bun was interesting - the dough was light, soft, and fluffy, with a liquid interior of bits of pork and that soy sauce. I was a little disappointed there wasn't more pork, but the dough really soaks up the sauce and more than made up for it. All-in-all, the great taste of the food coupled with the really low prices ($3.50 for six dumplings and something like $4 for the steamed pork bun) makes this place worthy of a five star review. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I've come to the realization that the majority of restaurants in Charlottesville just aren't that good. I arrived with high hopes of southern cuisine done right and little hole-in-the wall gems, only to be met with extremely sub par dining experiences again and again. My guess is that the general attitude of most restaurant owners is that it doesn't take much to satisfy the food needs of college students. Of course, there are exceptions to this (e.g.: West Main) and now there is Marco & Luca. This self-proclaimed dumpling store is not to be confused with Marco & Lucas Noodle Shop on 2nd Street or Marco Luca Noodle Shop on E. Main Street. This recently opened eatery has a very simple menu of cheap and delicious choices. Three dollars will get you 6 pan fried dumplings and a buck fifty will get you a hot and sour soup. The staff doesn't speak much English, but that doesn't get in the way of their charm and extremely friendly service. The place itself is clean and setup nicely for small groups to gather for a quick meal. Our trip to Marco & Luca Noodle Shop goes down as one of the best places I've eaten in Charlottesville. It's no NYC or Flushing, Queens Chinatown experience, but that's what puts this place into perspective.. for a location like Charlottesville, M&L shines brighter than it's surrounding, less-than-satisfying restaurant options. read more

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I'm a fan of Marco & Luca's on the downtown mall, so I was excited to try the location on the corner. I'm a fan of the price, crispy dumpling skin, and the sweet soy sauce that I've never been able to replicate at home. The Corner location is decorated the same as the downtown location, so when I first walked in, I felt right at home. Unfortunately, I was disappointed, because the dumplings just weren't as fresh. When we walked in, we were the only people there. We placed our order, and received our dumplings right away, but they had been cooked awhile ago. The recipe was the same, but it just didn't taste the same... read more

Well, these dumplings are so yummy and taste very authentic as far as I know... I've never been to China, BUT...the gentleman cooking them WAS Chinese, so hence, they ARE authentic. At least that's MY deduction skills at work! There is only one kind of dumpling, however...so, only 4 stars. Pork dumplings, which are awesome! But, still. It's the AMERICAN way to have multiple choices...so, now I'm feeling bad for forcing a star count based on American gluttony. But, there is also the fact that they do NOT have ice. None. Nada. Okay, I'm justified in a 4 star rating. I need ice. I cannot reach into a frog and pull out a can of soda soy and a sweet & sour sauce mixed on top. Mmmmm! The restaurant itself has about 18-20 seats in sets of 2 or 4. It is really small and comfortable down an alley between Main and the parking lot behind The Corner. It really is a must try... read more

God Damn. I've had probably a few thousand dumplings in my life, and these keep sticking out. Maybe it's the delicious sweet and spicy sauce that literally is ingrained in my head. Maybe it's the price since you can get 6 dumplings for a mere $3.50. Maybe it's the fact that they are pan fried to perfection and bite size which makes for easy eating. Whatever it is, these are freaking delicious and I understand the hype. Maybe they sprinkled some crack on it somewhere, but whatever it is, I'm all in. Oh and nothing like walking through Charlottesville and saying out loud, "I wonder why it's called Marco and Luca's, only to find the owner right behind you and say "That's Us! It's named after our son's Marco and Luca!" Hilarious Damn I'm not going back to Charlottesville in a while, do they ship???? read more

I didn't want to finish my day in Charlottesville without going here. I read reviews that it was a great little spot. I'll keep it simple. The buns are okay. The dumplings are good. 3/5 read more

If you want quick, cheap, and simply delicious food that satisfies your dumpling/noodles/soup craving, this is your place. Don't expect anything to be OMG amaze balls but for the price you pay and the time you wait, pretty damn good. I'm a fan of the dumplings and the sesame noodles. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Pork bun and dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Definitely a favorite among UVA students! This place is cheap, convenient, and so delicious! And that's all you could really ask for. This place is just as good as I remember it being from back when I went to school here. My friends and I used to frequent both this location and the one in the Downtown Mall. The service is fast, and the food is cheap but really good. I've missed this place! read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Honestly can't believe I haven't written a review for Marco & Luca before. I remember a time when they were cash-only, but they take credit now! This place is fantastically affordable on a college (or grad) student budget for a decent amount of flavorful comfort food. If you feel like just having some dumplings, get 2 orders. They're perfectly pan-fried with a sizable amount of pork stuffing in each tiny dumpling. Yes, they are small, but they usually give you 6-7 per order with a yummy sauce poured over ($3.50). I usually get 1 order of dumplings and the cold peanut noodles (served with cucumber, $4). The noodles are refreshing in contrast to the heartier dumplings, and they pack the little styrofoam container with as much as they can. Good stuff. The sweet & spicy noodles (served with apple slices) are also pretty good, but the sauce has always tasted very similar to the dumpling sauce to me, so I personally prefer the differing peanut sauce. The place is small and meant for moving customers through quickly (for example, in between classes). It's a quick and easy meal. Great option if you don't want to break the bank and you want some delicious Asian flavors for lunch! read more

This place has helped me survive one late-night after another when I was a student at UVa. These are some of the most delicious and affordable dumplings one can find. For just a few dollars you can get an order of six dumplings, and sometimes seven if you're lucky. I usually get one order and a drink and I'm good to go. But on hungrier days, I would get two orders and get completely stuffed, but satisfied. The dumplings are always fresh-made, and come out hot and juicy. The savory sauce adds a great flavor to the crispy bite-size dumplings. A must-have while in Charlottesville! read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I've only had their sesame noodles and it was delicious. All I would want from peanut sesame noodles (: The minus 2 stars though is for the service. There were only 3 of us waiting for our orders and the cashier showed clear confusion and aggravation. It might be because there are only a few menu items and only so many combinations possible, but there was definitely a better way to handle the mix up. Also the shop itself is not too appealing. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Peanut sesame noodles - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Cheap delicious dumplings. Literally 6 dumplings for $3. Came here when picking up a friend at UVA. Ordering and getting food was quickly. They come in a spicy sauce, but it's definitely not overly spicy. Tiny place, but i'd definitely come back if I was ever in the area. read more

Moving to Charlottesville and hearing the hype, my husband and I decided to drop in on Marco and Luca. It's definitely a good deal and an interesting fast food/comfort food version of the Asian cuisine we're all used to. My husband got the combo which was a lot of food, and I got a cup of soup and a couple hot buns; all of it was tasty, especially the soup! We've revisited again since just to pop in for a hot bun while strolling around the mall, and they are such a tasty snack for 2.50. I do recommend! read more

This place did not disappoint. I imagine coming here after a night out and having their freshly cooked dumplings. I tried their signature dumplings and their cold noodles. Both were an A+. The service was great but on a Saturday afternoon they're pretty packed. I appreciate their hours of operation which go on till the late night. The seating however is very limited and not too spacious but that does not hinder me from coming back. I've heard great things about this place from other college students not just students from UVA. My friend brought some back to VCU and they were still good however better when fresh. The price is unbeatable. 4 bucks for 6 dumplings, count me in. When I come back and I'll definitely be coming back, I want to try the other items on the menu like the bun. read more

I love their dumplings and steamed buns. It's a grreat place to get a quick bite to eat, and it's even better if you're craving dumplings that taste like anything you've had in Asia. I've not hAAd their noodles, but I hear they're great as well. read more

Great place for a quick and casual bite with flavorful dumplings. The dumplings are prepped ahead of time but fried to order, which keeps them crispy on the outside and warm and gooey inside. The dumplings were definitely on of the best ones I've had, granted it's no frills (pork, leek and ginger without any other varieties). The pork bun had silky soft dough and, despite what others felt, I thought it had plenty of pork inside. The sauce inside adds a nice kick if you're a fan of a little spice. The only reason I dinged a star was for price. A number of reviewers felt it was cheap- I would say reasonably so but for $6-7, 6 dumplings and a pork bun is an adequate meal for me but probably not for most. read more

Marco & Luca Dumpling Store - Pork bun and dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia