Food Recommendations for Charlottesville
Welcome back 2Ls and 3Ls, and welcome home 1Ls! As everyone settles in (or back) to life in Charlottesville, the staff here at Virginia Law Weekly wanted to provide the community with some vital information to start the year off right: where to get good food. To the 1Ls, though you will hear too much unsolicited advice in the upcoming months, this list should be your top priority. The places that appear on this list are sourced from your fellow law students and include spots for lunch, dinner, before Bar Review, after Bar Review, and everything else in between.
Lampo
Location: 205 Monticello Road
Price: $–$$
Go for: solid, affordable Italian spot, but most importantly the pizza
Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
Location: 600 Concord Ave
Price: $$
Go for: of course the barbecue, but the chicken and waffles are a huge fan favorite
Farm Bell Kitchen
Location: 1209 West Main Street
Price: $$
Go for: really tasty brunch, banger cocktails too
Tavola
Location: 826 Hinton Avenue
Price: $$
Go for: another Italian spot, pricier than Lampo but amazing pasta options
Vu Noodles
Location: 111 East Water
Price: $–$$
Go for: great Vietnamese food with vegan and veggie options
Alley Light
Location: 108 2ndStreet SW
Price: $$
Go for: shareable French small plates, and super cute cocktails made by one of our very own editors emeritus, Nicky <3
Revolutionary Soup
Location: 108 2nd Street SW
Price: $–$$
Go for: obviously the soups, but also quality salads and grain bowls
Monsoon Siam
Location: 113 W Market Street
Price: $–$$
Go for: Thai if eating in
Thai Cuisine and Noodle House
Location: 2005 Commonwealth Drive
Price: $–$$
Go for: Thai if taking to go
Mas
Location: 904 Monticello Road
Price: $$
Go for: tapas and top-notch sangria
Ten Sushi
Location: 120 East Main Street
Price: $–$$
Go for: good sushi but an even better atmosphere
Jack Brown’s
Location: 109 2ndStreet SE
Price: $–$$
Go for: really great smash burgers
Splendoras Gelato
Location: 2050 Bond Street
Price: $-$$
Go for: great gelato (duh), but also great vegan cupcakes (only available on Friday and Saturday, though)
Guajiros
Location: 114 10th Street NW
Price: $-$$
Go for: really tasty Cuban food, plus a fun “after dark” menu
The Local
Location: 824 Hinton Avenue
Price: $–$$
Go for: very diverse menu, great option for an “I’m up for anything” kinda night
Bang!
Location: 213 2nd St SW
Price: $–$$
Go for: tapas-style food with asian flavors, great for unique and experimental options
Lazeez Modern Indian Flair
Location: 401 E Main St
Price: $–$$
Go for: Solid Indian food and nice atmosphere
Milan
Location: 1817 Emmet St N
Price: $–$$
Go for: close to the Law School, great takeout
Al Carbon Chicken
Location: 365 Merchant Walk Sq Ste 500
Price: $
Go for: everything is chicken!
Fleurie
Location: 108 3rd St NE
Price: $$$
Go for: Fancy tasting menu. Must try la bombe au chocolat
Nguyen’s Kitchen
Location: 900 Gardens Blvd Ste 500
Price: $
Go for: Comfort pho (a must for any fall flu)
MarieBette Café and Bakery
Location: 700 Rose Hill Dr.
Price: $
Go for: Ok coffee. Amazing pastries.
Peter Chang
Location: 2162 Barracks Rd
Price: $
Go for: The only worthwhile Chinese food here.