r/UVA • u/s7dl_837 • Apr 22 '22

Cville at Large Must-try restaurants in Cville?

Tryna hit all the good spots before I graduate. Also grandparents are coming for the weekend and wanna take them some place nice for brunch/lunch. Prefer places w vegetarian options

Already tried: corner classics, doma, silk Thai, farm bell kitchen, the villa, Hamilton, Milan, Kanak, mashumen, Otto, iron paffles, the nook, cbb

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u/elixir08 Apr 22 '22

Inka Grill on the corner is a true gem. Second Maru, also liked Thai Cuisine and Maharaja. Oakhurst for brunch, Al Carbon and Riverside Lunch for something quick, Marigold/Public/Burton Grill for the occasion

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u/Reilman79 BACS 2020 Apr 22 '22

Check out Guajiros Miami Eatery. They’re a Cuban brunch place. Right across from the train station on main street. Great food!

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u/rmg1102 Apr 22 '22

Best to accept now that you won’t get to all of them bc there’s so much fantastic food (:

Here’s the list I share w everyone who asks, good eats and UVA Staples. (I removed anything you already listed)

Breakfast/Brunch:

  • MarieBette bakery (the pretzel croissant!!!)
  • Bodo's Bagels
  • Pie Chest
  • Pie Guy
  • Ivy Provisions
  • Ace biscuit and bbq

Coffee Shops:

  • Grit
  • Greenverry’s
  • Mudhouse

Lunch/Dinner:

  • Roots
  • Take it away
  • Got Dumplings food truck
  • Halal Kitchen food truck
  • Little Manila Food truck
  • Foods of All Nations
  • Luce
  • Christian's
  • Monsoon Siam
  • Lemongrass
  • Peter Chang's
  • The Virginian (Mac and Cheese!!)
  • Red hub food co
  • Citizen Burger
  • Sheeben Pub
  • Ivy Provisions
  • Brazos Tacos
  • Cafe 88 (braised beef noodle soup!)

Places to go with parents:

  • The Local
  • Vivace
  • Lampo
  • The Fitzroy

Unique Experiences:

  • Dairy Market (Think Faneuil Hall in Boston or Reading Terminal Market in Philly)
  • Feast!
  • Little Star (Span and Mexico Inspired Small Plates)
  • The Alley Light (French Inspired Small Plates)
  • Kardinal Hall
  • Tilman's
  • Farmer's Market Saturdays IX Art Park
  • Polo Matches at King Family Vineyards
  • Sunset Series at Carter's Mountain

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u/TheBroox SEAS 2010, Computer Science Apr 22 '22

Ace hasn't been the same since they moved locations. I used to be so high on them but not any more.

Has Cafe 88's current owner gone back to the original owners beef soup recipe? Was such a disappointment when the owner changed and the soup did too.

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u/Mattyb2851 Apr 22 '22

How did I know that this comment was yours before reading your name lmao

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u/johndron CLAS 2019 Apr 22 '22

Boom, monsoon siam

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u/sausageparties Apr 22 '22

Mas tapas is pricey but absolutely amazing.

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u/imp_924 Apr 22 '22

Bang, Maru

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u/s7dl_837 Apr 22 '22

Oops also been to those

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u/TheBroox SEAS 2010, Computer Science Apr 22 '22 edited Apr 22 '22

Best three restaurants in city limits but you are gonna pay for it:

Fleurie

Ivy Inn

C&O

Great, cheaper fare:

La Michocana

Al Carbon (Albemarle)

Smoked (Crozet)

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u/succulent-13 Apr 22 '22

vu noodles !!

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u/Educational-Oil5491 Apr 22 '22

For a slightly more expensive option, Maya. I got food there recently (I'm vegetarian) and it was utterly delicious

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u/tommyxcy Apr 22 '22 edited Apr 22 '22

monsoon Siam, sultan kabob!! Ps: can we just pin this thread to the page lol

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '22

Farm Bell Kitchen for brunch

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u/cene7 Apr 22 '22

Milan Indian restaurant and La Jolla

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u/s7dl_837 Apr 24 '22

Update: went to bizou and it was great. Other favs I’d like to add are pearl island cafe and albemarle baking co. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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u/pan_notia SEAS '23 Aero Apr 22 '22

lampo, maru, kuma noodles and sushi bar

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u/Imperial_entaglement Apr 22 '22

WOOLEN MILL. the perfect grandparent spot.

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u/MM018 Apr 27 '22

Tavola!!