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.

Since 1951 the Nook has been a cornerstone of the downtown mall. They offer casual dining at reasonable prices and are known for their breakfasts. You can eat inside and enjoy the old-time diner-like atmosphere or outside on nice days.

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.

Come savor the south with this delectable Alabama inspired cuisine. You will find this restaurant tucked away in trendy Belmont, a neighborhood area just off the downtown mall where the locals gather to enjoy cocktails and live music.

Check out this favorite local hot spot. A boutique grocery/cheese shop that serves up specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, and several other ready-made food items. Take food to go, eat inside or outside on the covered porch.

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.

Fondue, a cheesy vestige of the ’70s is best described as comfort food served up in a pot of yummy decadence. Bring a friend and savor bite-sized portions of bread, meat, and vegetables, with various melted cauldrons of warm, gooey, cheese.

Savor the flavor of the far east by trying out Charlottesville’s newest Japanese restaurant. This restaurant specializes in Sushi and Ramen with lots of vegetarian options.

You can have your cake and eat four other flavors too. Almost too beautiful to eat, each cake is adorned with an array of flowers and floral patterns. Enjoy a heavenly tasting of five types of cake paired with five sparkling wines.

This favorite “Local” hot spot gives rise to the name by its dedication to supporting and buying fresh ingredients from nearby farms. Here you will find affordable farm-to-table dining featuring American fare and several seafood options.

If Turkish Street food is your jam, Otto’s is your place. Turkish proprietors offer affordable delicious fare of hummus, falafel, and doner (seasoned roasted meat) and other flavorful ingredients in the form of wraps, bowls, and salads.

For a delicious dive into a culinary tradition this Neapolitan Pizza is a must-try. Highly specialized, this pizza is certified and made with a particular style of crust and specific ingredients baked in a very hot brick oven.

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

French inspired sweet delights can be found at this unassuming neighborhood bakery. A testimony to the goodies that await inside are the line of waiting customers. Find seating inside where you can order breakfast, lunch, or pastries.