Basic Necessities

Basic Necessities embraces the European concept of taking time to enjoy food, conversation and leisure. They source produce and meat from nearby farms. Meals are made-from-scratch, which may take a bit longer, so sip some wine and relax.
Bavarian Chef

Check out the inviting Chalet, otherwise known as the Bavarian Chief Restaurant, as you journey between Charlottesville and Washington D.C. on Route 29. Here you can taste the genuine flavors of Germany and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
Vintage Restaurant at The Inn at Willow Grove

Awarded four stars by Forbes Travel Guide, Vintage Restaurant offers regional American cuisine with a unique twist. Located at the historic Manor House, the restaurant provides lunch, dinner, pub fare, and a sumptuous Sunday Brunch.
Palladio Restaurant

Enjoy a memorable fine dining experience amongst beautiful vineyards in an elegant setting. This Chief driven restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine using farm-fresh local ingredients. Make reservations for lunch or dinner.
Petit Pois

One is immediately drawn to this quaint French bistro adorned with potted flowers and herbs. Farm fresh and locally sourced ingredients make this diner also known as the “The Little Green Bistro” a standout on the downtown mall
C&O

Housed in an historic railway station, the C&O is one of Charlottesville’s oldest and best restaurants. Built in the late 1920’s and situated on the edge of the Downtown Mall, it has always been a gathering place for those looking for a warm meal. Initially a diner and known as the local “greasy spoon”, railway workers […]