If you’re planning a trip to the Charlottesville area you’re in luck for some great restaurants!  It is always fun to go out with your close friends or family and get a nice bite to eat to catch up on things.  Charlottesville is known for having over 200 restaurants to choose from.  When you have that many restaurants is hard to narrow down your options to just one.  Also, if we go out to eat we want to make sure the trip is worth it, the food is great and the service is good.  How can you figure that out ahead of time?  Continue reading below to find out which restaurants have made the top three for Charlottesville.

Fleurie Restaurant- Are you a fan of French food?  If so, Fleurie is know to have the best around.  This is a great restaurant if you’re looking for an intimate atmosphere and you really want to surprise your significant other.  It is known for its great wine and menu selections.  Fleurie is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions or to just get a magnificent bite to eat!

Orzo Kitchen and Wine Bar – This is a great place to check out if you’re looking for a great lunch, dinner or a nice glass of wine.  The Culinary skills range from Italy, Greece, Spain and South France.  There is much experience at this restaurant which calls for some excellent food.  The service is known to be great and overall it’s a good time so come check it out! 

C & O Restaurant-  If you didn’t know already Charlottesville is a place where wine is very popular.  If you’re a wine lover you will love this restaurant as well.  Elaine’s stewardship has ensured the restaurant has received the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 16 consecutive years!  Although, not only do they have excellent wine but the food is also known to be something you’ll remember!  This restaurant has won many rewards which makes it something to definitely check out and consider!

These restaurants above have made the list for being some of the best restaurants in the area.  They have been rated by customers like yourself and have been known to have everything that makes a restaurant great.  They have also received the best overall ratings out of the other restaurants in the area.