Best Casual Restaurants in Charlottesville

Everything was great—definitely lived up to the reviews! I’m so glad I chose to celebrate my birthday here. And honestly, in my 35+ years, I never thought I’d eat Brussels sprouts… but we tried them here, and they were AMAZING! So glad we did.

So delicious and such a vibe, we will definitely be back!

Great seafood and raw bar. Friendly service. Outdoor dining is quieter than interior. Always consistently excellent.

Rapture is a fun, relaxed vibe restaurant with something for everyone. Great food and cocktails, great service and if you are sporty, there are multiple pool tables to play on. We really enjoyed our dinner at Rapture.

We were 5 people so they set up 2 square tables for us, which allowed each person more room than the round tables. We each had a very comfortable chair, rather than a sofa seat, to sit on. The Conservatory decor has many different decorative parts to it; we couldn't decide the theme, although it seemed to fit together. The food was very good, tasty, and sufficient for our early evening meal. The tables are cloth-covered , with cloth napkins, etc. Waitress and man who assisted her were attentive. The Conservatory has a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, lots of seating available within and nearby. Currently there is free parking and you're located at the beginning of the Downtown Mall, great for walking, browsing, and shopping at not-run-of-the mill stores and restaurants.