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    Smyrna

    4.7 (126 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Charred Octopus - sooo dern good :O
    Dan D.

    Had a *brilliant* dinner at Smyrna. Their Turkish cuisine was off-the-charts delicious: absolutely a place one should dine, particularly for foodies. Saw the ribeye (for two) come out and wished I'd ordered it. It's essentially a tomahawk steak; it was brought out, presented, and then taken back to the kitchen for carving: top-tier service - just wow. The attentiveness to Gluten Free needs was also amazing. Your GF friends will truly appreciate this. The interior is both upscale and casual. Definitely put Smyrna on your list if you're C-ville. PS: The ancient city Smyrna, now known as İzmir, is located in western Anatolia, Turkey & situated along the Aegean coast :)

    Meze trio
    Caroline R.

    We came for early dinner since we had our infant with us. Even though we did not have a reservation they accommodated us with a stroller and all! We ordered the meze trio to start and then split the Manti, Beet Salad, and lamb meatballs for our mains. Everything was amazing, the beet salad really wowed us! Would skip the meze, not bad just nothing special about the dips.

    Christina R.

    My favorite restaurant in Charlottesville. I'm a sucker for small plates, and Smyrna nails every single one. I recommend the turkish coffee martini (which uses citrus vodka for a fun twist), the yogurt-goat cheese dip (which comes with amazing farmers bread), the beet salad, the (vegetarian!) mushroom manti dumplings, and the baklava cheesecake. The burger is also a delicious, excellent choice if you're especially hungry (or not a small plates kind of person). This is a popular spot, so I recommend reservations or coming early or late and being prepared to sit at the bar. There is street parking. The restaurant is gorgeous and has great ambiance. Staff is the friendliest and always guarantees we have a good time.

    Chicken two ways
    Bailey S.

    Felt like we were transported back to Greece! Food was exceptional and service was also very good. I do not think I've ever had pasta shaped like it is in the manti dish (which I definitely recommend!). The baklava cheesecake was also one of our favorite dishes.

    Nicole W.

    Smyrna put a smile on my face! This cute little restaurant is worth all of the hype. We stopped in on a Saturday evening and got there at 5pm (without reservation) and were able to be seated at the bar right away. But I definitely recommend getting a resy if you can because this place fills up quick! We started off with some cocktails, the espresso martini had an orange twist to it which added some great flavor depth. All of the food was stand out, but definitely recommend getting the hummus and beet salad! The plates were great for sharing and 3 was enough to split between 2 people. Would definitely recommend going and will be back myself as they change their menu so you'll never be bored!

    Spangle V.

    Let me shout it from the rooftops, nothing mediocre on the menu!! We had the lamb burger, the market fish, the grilled chicken, and the mushroom pasta and every single item down to the sides was perfect. The portions could've been measured out nothing to overfill and nothing that left you hungry and we had room for desert, and wow...pistachio cheesecake was excellent as well as the lemon granita was delicious as well as refreshing. Not to mention the best margarita in town. Will reccomend this place to anyone looking for perfect. Our server was David and he was extremely accomadating and water glasses were never less than half full, he has a great sense of humor and his service was exemplary.

    Market fish (halibut) with orzo, mussels and shrimp
    Jenny H.

    This was a fun Wednesday dinner with our son who got several recommendations for Smyrna from coworkers. We had a 7pm reservation and were seated right away. It's a cozy atmosphere with a small eating area up front by the big window, a nice bar in the middle and more seating in the back. Host and server were both friendly but did take awhile for server to come and ask for drinks. The cocktail menu is intriguing since there were a good amount of bourbon drinks so we decided to get the signature Smyrna sour and the old Gaffer. IMO Drink prices have gotten out of hand in the last 4 years but both these cocktails were done very well and the sour was a a normal price at $14. The old gaffer was smooth with a little bite at the tail end while the sour had a nice refreshing tartness but be sure to stir your drink well the minute you get it because the pomegranate molasses settles to the bottom so if you're not paying attention you'll end up with just pomegranate molasses. Felt like a heads up on this woulda been nice. For starters we got the meze trio and the lamb meatballs which are actually skewers of lamb set inside half a pita. The trio was tasty but the lamb "meatballs" were insanely good. I woulda gotten that for my meal if I had known they'd be so good. So it's no surprise my husband loved his beef-lamb burger. It was seared well, was juicy and had a zesty Urfa pepper aioli that was delicious. I got the market fish which was halibut that night and once I got it mixed in with the orzo and saffron broth thought it tasty and light. I think the mussels were a tad fishy but there weren't many so I just pushed them aside. My son got the "Jurkish" which was a deboned half chicken on a bed of cassava, peppers and spring onions. The sauce and base were tasty but I wasn't a fan of the chicken. Seemed almost gamey to me but everyone else liked it and said it was tender with a mellow flavor. Server kind of disappeared the last 20 minutes so when someone else came to clear our plates we had them bring the check but overall we enjoyed our meal and would go back. As others have mentioned the prices are a bit steep on many of the entrees but I think the flavors and combinations are a nice change of pace to standard fare and worth an excursion.

    Lauren M.

    Ahhhhh what a breath of fresh air - Smyrna is a foodie dream! Literally every dish was intentionally curated, packed with flavor and depth. Highly recommend the: Eggplant dip - layers, flavor, depth, texture, a masterpiece Lamb kebabs - perfectly cooked & I really like the addition of pistachios in the mix it is a nice touch Butternut squash soup - this came to us compliments of the chef... because you assume once you've tasted one butternut squash soup you've tasted them all. Wrong! The hint of nutmeg and cardamom and the Pepitas on top?? Next level. I almost licked my bowl. Calamari - easily the best, freshest calamari you'll ever have this side of the Mediterranean Beet salad - I love the pairing of hazelnuts, cacao, and pomegranate Going back for the Hamachi Crudo & the burger (gotta try it) Don't be fooled when you walk up. It's certainly a hole in the wall, and the best one you'll have in Charlottesville.

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    Christine W.

    Do NOT miss this gem of a dining experience! We rolled up to the bar at 515p after a 5hr drive for Pittsburgh and I said to the bartender before leaving, "It was worth the drive just for THIS meal!" Cocktails are expertly crafted. Food is farm to table fresh. We indulged in the platter of dips to start. I won't spoil the surprised on what composes the most mouth watering goat cheese dip. Then devoured the beef and lamb burgers, which were accompanied by the crispiest shoestring fries. Delicious!! Highly recommend finding yourself here if you're in Charlottesville.

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    Great food and presentation. We enjoyed the night out. Good service. Obscure wine list. Recommended.

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    Good fish; good wine; good service; great spot. Loved the spot. Live long and prosper!!

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    Bar was limited, but good overall. Great staff and very assertive. I will highly recommend this place for a good vibe.

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