Erik & Gina's Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite restaurants in town
Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadLunch/Dinner - Our favorite pizza spot.
Mas
904 Monticello RdLunch/Dinner - Delicious tapas, great alcohol options, a local favorite.
Lunch/Dinner - Our favorite sushi restaurant - amazing vegetarian options.
41 locals recommend
Now & Zen
202 2nd St NWLunch/Dinner - Our favorite sushi restaurant - amazing vegetarian options.
The Bebedero
201 W Main StLunch/Dinner - a great Mexican restaurant on the downtown mall.
Brunch - WORTH THE WAIT! Our favorite brunch spot. Gina's fave - Southern Belle. Erik's fave - Hungry Norman. Get there before 10AM if you can, otherwise it'll still be worth ~45 minute wait.
37 locals recommend
Bluegrass Grill & Bakery
313 2nd St SEBrunch - WORTH THE WAIT! Our favorite brunch spot. Gina's fave - Southern Belle. Erik's fave - Hungry Norman. Get there before 10AM if you can, otherwise it'll still be worth ~45 minute wait.
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveQuick bite any time of day. Local favorite for 30 years.
Lunch - Delicious sandwiches, you can find these markets spread throughout Charlottesville. Cheap, delicious, great to grab en route to a winery.
17 locals recommend
The Market at Bellair
2401 Ivy RdLunch - Delicious sandwiches, you can find these markets spread throughout Charlottesville. Cheap, delicious, great to grab en route to a winery.
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SELunch/Dinner - Local favorite, great atmosphere, delicious tacos.
Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main StAmazing, cheap, delicious salads. A new hot spot in town.
Camp Ten Four
1309 W Main StVIEWS - A great rooftop spot with snacks and drinks.
Tavola
826 Hinton AveThe best Italian restaurant in town.
Sightseeing
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayA great hike ~30 minutes outside of Charlottesville.
A super easy "hike" ~20 minutes on a bath, but the views are worth it. ~55 minutes from Charlottesville.
12 locals recommend
Blackrock Summit
Appalachian National Scenic TrailA super easy "hike" ~20 minutes on a bath, but the views are worth it. ~55 minutes from Charlottesville.
Breweries with Views
A bit out of Charlottesville, but worth the visit. Crabtree Falls is a great nearby hike.
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunA bit out of Charlottesville, but worth the visit. Crabtree Falls is a great nearby hike.
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyCool cider place with awesome views.
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdAnother great brewery on the 151 brewery trail.
Charlottesville Breweries
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SEPopular brewery with food downtown.
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveBrewery in Charlottesville.
Hardywood Charlottesville Pilot Brewery & Taproom
1000 W Main StErik's favorite beer in town.
Charlottesville Activities
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailApple picking with awesome views.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyTour Thomas Jefferson's House
James River Reeling & Rafting
265 Ferry StTubing on the James River.
The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St SLive Music.
Dancing
Zocalo
201 E Main StDance parties on Saturday nights.
Dancing, often a DJ, karaoke, cheap booze, diverse.
24 locals recommend
Rapture Restaurant & Night Club
303 E Main StDancing, often a DJ, karaoke, cheap booze, diverse.
Impulse Gay Social Club
1417 Emmet St NKaraoke every night.
Cocktails
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWGreat cocktails.
Bang!
213 2nd St SWTapas and cocktails.
Lost Saint
333 W Main StAwesome bar with amazing cocktails.