Petit Pois Restaurant

Charlottesville, VA · French restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Charlottesville
#88
of 475 restaurants
City Percentile
66%
rating percentile
Address
Petit Pois Restaurant, 201 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone
(434) 979-7647
Website
www.petitpoisrestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Sat

Petit Pois Restaurant is a restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA. It is one of 475 restaurants listed in Charlottesville. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Charlottesville city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Petit Pois Restaurant

Petit Pois Restaurant is a classic French bistro on Charlottesville's Downtown mall, offering traditional French dishes from Mussels to Trout Amandine and Coq Au Vin to Beignets. Join us on our patio to enjoy the weather or in our quaint dining room... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ali H · Nov 2025

Petit Pois is one of my favorite spots in town. I’ve been many times, and it never disappoints. The service is always warm and attentive, with great attention to detail that makes every visit feel special. The menu is consistently excellent. I especially love the risotto, salmon, trout, and French onion soup; all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The lunch pricing makes it easy to enjoy a small luxury without breaking the bank. Another big plus: they allow pets on the patio, which makes it the perfect place when my mother visits with her service animal. Thoughtful touches like that show how much Petit Pois values all their guests. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality food, gracious service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah Dugas · Nov 2025

Perfect little bistro! Walked in for lunch not knowing Starting with the knowledgeable and friendly staff to the cute patio seating we were so happy. Then the FOOD came...and my whole family was thrilled with every dish! Perfectly cooked and seasoned from lobster bisque, mussels and chicken liver mousse to the burger and trout almandine, everything was delicious. I highly recommend visiting whenever possible :)

★★★★★ 5.0 Paul Tuscano · Aug 2025

Excellent French restaurant. The prices were very agreeable. The food tastes great. The lobster bisque 🦞 was light and tasty, though I would have preferred pieces of lobster over shrimp or no shrimp at all. The Trout Almondine was excellent. I enjoyed it very much and would get it again. My son had the salmon and was hoping for more flavor. The salad was very good

★★★★★ 5.0 Ahri A · Jul 2025

Petit Pois is a cozy, intimate spot that nails the balance between comfort food and elevated bistro fare. The atmosphere feels warm and relaxed, perfect for a date night or a chill evening with close friends. I was impressed by their thoughtful beer selection, which pairs nicely with the dishes—something you don’t always see done this well. The pork chop was a standout, especially thanks to the rich, savory gravy that brought it all together. But the real star? The PEI mussels in white sauce. Absolutely unreal. We went through four rounds of bread just to soak up every drop—yes, it’s that good. Service was quick, smooth, and friendly. The staff made us feel welcome without hovering, and they were super easy to work with. All in all, Petit Pois is a gem. Definitely worth a visit (or sever

★★★★★ 5.0 Caylea · Apr 2025

First time trying Petit Pois and we had a great meal! Each course was delicious and the service was very friendly and fun. Only qualm was the pacing, we specifically asked them to space out our courses but instead everything came within 30 minutes — our mains delivered about 10 minutes after we got 2 appetizers. We also felt like we had to wait to ask for another drink as multiple servers were addressing our table.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

French restaurant

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