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    Three Blacksmiths

    4.6 (75 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, New American, Italian
    Open 6:45 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sweta P.

    Rarely do I give a place 5 stars. This place gets five stars from the service alone. The chef and his family run this restaurant with love and pride. Their food they are proud of and it shows. They use many local ingredients mixed with high end imported items and wines and are proud of the product they give to clients. And it all shows. This place seats 20. It's romantic cozy and charming. We got a Resy months in advance. Price is reasonable for what you get. Wine pairing is very well priced and approachable .does this man deserve a star. His food service and presentation is better than many 1 star places we have dined at in many cities. We did a reserve wine pairing for my husband's in Sperryville and we will definitely be back. Tucked away in a charming village, it's the place foodie dreams are made of . They accommodated not only our food allergies but thing we didn't eat. (My husband and I don't eat venison due to our dislike of it and they served us a tasty fish- no questions asked). The food was spectacular. Cucumber soup and risotto was so comforting! We left the restaurant knowing we got our moneys worth with this experience. Esp with a hand written birthday card and treat on the way out. It's worth a drive. The food is amazing. The only place I have ever been where I was blown away with the service and hospitality. Keep up the amazing work and creativity. We will be back!

    April 24, 2025 Menu
    Anna L.

    One of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time! One seating at 7:00 pm for a small intimate group. Each dish is prepared fresh. Definitely a leisurely meal which I truly loved as it gives you the opportunity to enjoy each course before moving on to the next. The owners and staff were professional, friendly and happy to share information about the foods, wine and history of the space. In fact the owners/chef made a point of stopping at each table to chat with guests. We were welcomed in about 6:45 and offered the option of a pre-dinner cocktail. I opted for the old fashioned although I am typically not a bourbon drinker. It was delicious. The seating was elegant and nicely spaced allowing groups the opportunity to enjoy conversation without being distracted by other diners. We enjoyed the meal with the wine pairings, two of us chose the standard while the other two chose the reserve which allowed us to experience all the wines with each of our courses. The pairings were perfect. Sometimes we found the reserve paired better while other times we preferred the standard so either choice is a great option. I am hard pressed to pick a favorite course or pairing as each was just as delicious as the previous. I even enjoyed the raw oyster (I've never been a fan of raw oyster) presented with a kale cake and goat cheese arancini as an amuse bouche. I was probably most blown away by the pairing of the carrot cake with a South African Muscat. I am not a fan of Muscat, but it had lovely caramel notes when enjoyed with the cake. A wonderful experience from start to finish! I can't thank our friends enough for introducing us to Three Blacksmiths and I will definitely visit again if I have the opportunity when returning to VA. Highly recommend for an elevated, leisurely dining experience!

    Outstanding! Truly worth the $$$$! My husband and I have never experienced such a wonderful and welcoming evening as we did at Three Blacksmith. Truly worth stalking their reservation website and expanding your pallet. The journey the owners and staff (who you'll know my name before the evening is over) take you on while explaining the wine pairing the exquisite food is like no other! The journey lasts a quick 3 1/2 hours. It flies by so quickly and leaves you longer for more. Thank you so very much!!

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    Jamie W.

    Intimate atmosphere with warm and friendly hosts. Jake, Sara and team make you feel as if you are a guest in their home. The menu is creative, varied and delicious with an amazing fusion of salty and savory. The wine pairings are thoughtful and elevating. 3 Blacksmiths is on par with the Inn at Little Washington.

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    Jill Yicheng L.

    Everything is perfect! You might loose internet access around the restaurant but the restaurant has wifi to connect. I love their truffle butter and when the kitchen noticed that, they brought some for me to take home :D

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    Colin D.

    Very pricey modern American restaurant with a single seating tasting menu that lives up to the hype and the expectations of the price tag. My wife and I have wanted to come here for years and we're in Sperryville a lot, but this place is not kid friendly (both in that the single-seating meal runs from 7-10p and the setting and expectations aren't set up for kids) and we're always here with our kids. We finally had the chance to go while Grandma was watching the kids and it was a lot of fun. Even then, getting a reservation can be hard to impassible, so plan ahead. The entire meal is a delight. You start sitting down with champagne and a per-dinner cocktail if you want (we got zero-proof Negronis, which were fantastic) while you can look over the spacious room with exposed wood and beams everywhere as well as a view of the kitchen where the small army 4-6 people prepare food for the ~20 diners that are there any given night. For each course, the one of the chefs will come explain the entire course as well as any wine pairings that come with it. While it's standard to do this for tasting menus, it's easy to forget how much it amps up the experience and lets you really pay attention to the food and what's going on. The actual courses definitely lived up to the hype. The appetizer of an oyster, puff pastry and deviled quail egg set the bar high to start with three very different things, but each was impressive. The deviled quail egg is probably the best deviled egg I've ever had and is still in my mind despite being "only" a deviled egg. The bluefin tuna (basically sushi) topped with avocado was the star of the night in my mind. It was just amazing in the way that tuna sashimi is at it's best and paired with just a hint of herbs and avocado nailed it. The soup (basically minestrone) was actually a bit of a letdown--it was both a bit too salty and not particularly inspired set of vegetables. The ravioli and guinea fowl ballotine brought things back up a notch with just phenomenal earthy notes in the raviolis and an all-around great main course of delicate, well-seasoned poultry. The dessert was light with a crunchy meringue over ice-cream-like semifreddo. All together the courses were enough to take me from slightly hungry to well-fed without being overly stuffed, which is always hit-and-miss with tasting menus like this. If the portion sizes are too big, you wind up stuffed before you're done and if they're too small, you leave hungry. The wine pairing was also very good, but my suggestion is to get the reserve wines. It's $35-45 more for the reserve wines depending on the if you get short pours or full pours, but well worth it--especially given how small an amount of money it is compared to the overall meal. My wife and I got one set of short pours of the house wines and one set of short pours of the reserve wines. The house wines were good--arguably very good--but simply disappointing compared to the reserve wines which were phenomenal. I really liked the option to have short pours (2-3 oz) vs. full pours (about 4 oz) because, frankly, drinking effectively a full bottle of wine myself (6 courses * 4 oz) is just more than I can drink in a night without feeling like crap.

    Salmon on focaccia - focaccia was hard/difficult to cut through   @davideatsdc
    David H.

    Stopped in the other week, finally after securing a reservation (back in August hah). Cute, intimate space, overall had an enjoyable meal and the service was wonderful, but the food didn't blow us away, and like others have said, the timing of the courses can run long with periods of waiting. A good meal but for me not worth the amount of planning involved. The meal was 5 courses (dessert included), with a trio of amuse bouche to start and a palate cleanser before dessert, + bread service (which fills you up), and take home cookies. The focaccia is awesome, and we also had some wonderful wines (and the bubbles to start were delicious). They have 3 options for cocktails (one NA) on tap, the bees knees was decent. For the food, I thought it was a little busy - lots of components in each course which were a bit distracting, where I thought they could focus on key ingredients and highlight those instead. It's a small operation - maybe 5 or 6 people. John and Sara were wonderful, but given the number of staff they were running everything which I think slowed down course pacing overall a bit (20-25 minutes between courses). The setting is very nice and cozy so it didn't feel exceptionally slow, but still would prefer to move at a faster speed (I do a lot of these extended tastings with my husband and we really don't have all that much to talk about at this point lol). Everything is served at the same time, so some dishes might not reach you at optimal temp. For this number of courses, the meal ended up just over 3 hours for us and we were more than ready to leave and stretch our legs (and were the first table to leave). Only one seating at 7pm and we wrapped up a little after 10.

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    Lisa P.

    This was the best meal of my life. I am almost 53, a foodie married to a former restaurant owner, so I don't make this statement lightly. You are welcomed as old friends from the moment you walk in through the beautiful entrance. The food was incredible- frankly I expected that given the price. What I didn't expect was how much they went out of their way to accommodate my wheat allergy. I just figured I'd have to skip a few things - the joy upon learning I could enjoy the evening with my friends almost brought me to tears. Each course was superb and perfectly paired with the wine flight. It was such a pleasure talking with staff and watching their culinary magic happen in the open kitchen. Just when I thought it couldn't possibly get any better, they sent us home with cookies. Mine, again, made so I could eat it. Thank you Blacksmiths for an evening we will always remember!

    Seating for up to 20 a night. Warm and beautiful.

    What an amazing experience! The food, the service and the ambiance were perfect for the two of us, one of which was celebrating a birthday. I've had beautiful meals across the globe, including several Michelin star restaurants, they now have a new pinnacle for comparison. Thank you for a lovely meal.

    Mike C.

    We dined here recently and it was a sublime experience. The space is amazing and the ambiance, decor and lighting are all exceptional, warm and inviting. The staff is very pleasant and provided just the right degree of information and attentiveness. There are about seven tables and the night we dined there were approximately 20 people. The meal starts at 7pm and everyone is served simultaneously. Every dish and wine pairing was extraordinary. It's a menu tasting and portions are in accordance with that experience except for the bread service which is plentiful and tasty. The only real drawback we experienced was, because all dishes are prepared simultaneously, it takes some time while they're all on the prep counter, which resulted in the temperatures being lukewarm warm instead of hot. Otherwise, the entire experience was very enjoyable highly recommended.

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    Tam G.

    5 stars for sure, was worth the wait. Service and food is impeccable. Owners came to the table at least a dozen times. Absolutely worth it.

    Homemade bread.  We loved it!
    Glenda F.

    We had a wonderful meal at the Three Blacksmiths. The reservation wait is worth it. Of course Covid made our wait longer. In addition to wonderful food the staff is very friendly and professional. Each course is brought out and details of ingredients and where they are from is provided. If you've requested it, a different wine is paired with each course. Since they only serve 20 people a night, there is no problem with social distancing. And the table is yours for the night.

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    We had a large group of 'seniors' who just finished hiking Old Rag. We were hungry and tired. Our…read moreserver, a tall girl with red hair, was amazing. So kind and friendly and pleasant. We also really enjoyed the crispy Brussels!!

    I had a fine experience here. If there were many options, I would probably get something else. But…read moreif you're looking for a place to eat right after leaving Shenandoah, this is a fine option. We stopped by at 11:30 for lunch on a Sunday in fall. We were told there was a 10-15 minute wait, but if we sat at the empty bar we would have to wait the same amount of time because food was behind. Not sure how that works but okay. They have a nice text system for their waitlist, so we used that. We waited in the back room, which had a few tables, a large stage, a pool table, and a jukebox. It was a fun vibe! Once we sat, we both got the cheeseburger- there's only one choice for a meat burger. It took a while to come out. The burger was pretty average. The server described it as a smash burger even though it didn't say that on the menu. The patties were a little thin, with standard toppings on a sesame seed bun. The fries were thin and nothing special. My friend called it a slightly upgraded McDonald's. Again, nothing bad but nothing special. I wouldn't come back, but there aren't many other options in Sperryville.

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    My favorite Italian restaurant of all time!!! If you live…read more"far" from Clifton, this hidden gem is absolutely worth the drive. Where do I even begin? Whether I'm there for brunch, lunch, or dinner, I have to order the mussels in garlic white wine sauce every single time. I still haven't found mussels that beat Trattoria's, and I've tried quite a few, even in Maine. If you're indecisive about your entrée, don't worry. I promise, no matter what you order, you're going to love it. The pasta is freshly made, and you can truly taste the difference. Their espresso martinis are also one of a kind. The staff is always attentive, welcoming, and makes the whole experience feel special. From the outside, the restaurant may look small, but once you're inside, there are different rooms, multiple floors, and even an outdoor dining area that feels like it transports you straight to the streets of Sicily. This place is truly Italy on a budget, and if you get addicted like I did, don't say I didn't warn you.

    This place is local for us, we live about 5 minutes down the road. Grabbed some lunch yesterday…read morewith the family and a friend. When I called, they were not super busy and the hostess easily reserved us a table for our arrival. I ordered their signature dish, the homemade tagliatelle with Bolognese...I have to say that I was disappointed by the Bolognese. It wasn't made with the traditional beef/veal/pork mixture. It was made with an Italian spiced sausage. The flavor of the Italian sausage dominates the dish. It's too strong. I hope management reads this and possibly makes a change. The rest of the food was good as usual. Our server did a good job.

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    Husband and I went here for dinner during our first night in Charlottesville. The pizza had great…read moretextures- thin crust on the bottom but bready at the edge, and the right amount of cheese and spicy sausage topping. We each got a pizza and were able to finish both since we were starving. We loved the pizza scissors! Our server was prompt, and we felt lucky to be seated right away on a Wednesday night. Their connecting bar was having a concert outside, with what felt like hundreds of people in attendance. We also learned that we could park in the industrial warehouse lot next door since it was after 5 PM. We'll be back!

    SERVICE We came in on a rainy evening and were told the…read morewait might be about 45 minutes...and no space to wait indoors so we sat outside in the covered patio and they came by to let us order drinks as we waited. Thankfully, got the drink and were called in early about 15 minutes into the wait. That little surprise made things start off on a good note. Once inside, we sat at the bar since there weren't tables available and we were HUNGRY and cold! Even with the weather and a busy crowd, everything felt smooth and relaxed. AMBIANCE The place was small and cozy with a warm vibe that instantly made us forget the rain outside! The cool shallot-shaped lamps over the bar gave off soft light, making the whole space feel super calm and inviting. Sitting at the bar felt right choice for us for our first time -- close enough to the energy of the restaurant and people watching and seeing the pizzas get made but still comfortable! There's a soft buzz but cozy enough to chat and just feel at home. FOOD We ordered the Abruzzo pizza with beef and pork meatballs, fiore di latte, San Marzano tomato, basil, and pecorino. It was hearty and rich but still balanced. We also wanted to try the Prosciutto pizza, which was not the favorite but still good. The San Marzano tomato sauce for the Abruzzo was the star of the show. We were sad we didn't order another pizza with the tomato sauce to switch it up but oh well, another time right?! Loved the floppiness, the tomato sauce flavor, and the crust! Have to love the scissor-plate idea -- very clever and so easy. And size of these personal small-sized pizzas perfect for 2 people so we could have room for dessert and not have leftovers! We finished with the Zeppole "donuts" which were fried ricotta donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar with a hint of lemon (which I LOVED the lemon here and cinnamon sugar worked perfectly!). They were light, warm, crispy and just what you want at the end of a meal. The food was delicious, though definitely on the pricier side ($16-$18 each for the small pizzas, $9 for dessert. Still, everything felt thoughtful and worth it for the quality!

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