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.
The Batteau
The Batteau Restaurant & Wine Bar offers an exquisite dining experience while maintaining a cozy ambiance. Whether you plan on indulging in a fancy night out or just grabbing a bite, you can be sure to make it your own special experience.
Lafayette Inn & Restaurant
Built in 1840 this historic inn offers sophisticated Southern cuisine in an elegant yet casual dining atmosphere. Steeped in history the building served as a hotel, restaurant, saloon, boarding house, and hospital during the Civil War.
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.
Forked on Main
Residing within the Historic Sparks building in Downtown Orange, this modern restaurant has an easy atmosphere with an artisanal flair. Upon entering, you will be presented with a fork in the road – go right or left. The choice is yours!
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.
Zocalo
Tucked into an alcove on the downtown mall is C’ville’s premier Spanish, South American restaurant. Zocalo offers a small but steadfast menu with rotating specials that have delighted local patrons and visitors alike over the years.
Hamiltons
Tantalize your taste buds with elegant, American cuisine. Although the menu is small it is well-rounded, pleasing almost any pallet. Located in the downtown mall you can dine in for the refined setting or outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Tavern and Grocery
Locally owned, and steeped in history, the restaurant’s name derives from the building’s original function of a Tavern and Grocery. The fare is French-influenced and locally sourced which includes ingredients collected from its own garden.