The Local

Great little place in C-Ville. The food is terrific, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We had the cheese board and cauliflower/Brussel sprout appetizer. The appetizer was really good, strongly recommend. The mushroom pasta and the fried chicken breast were well cooked. A ton of mushrooms in the pasta. Very good wine list thats not overpriced or overwhelming. Very worth the visit.

We picked The Local based on the menu options. We were traveling and didn't want anything fast, so we looked up food near me. The Local popped up, was rated high and we always enjoy seeing fresh food options and unique entrees, so decided to give them a try. When we arrived, the ambience appeared to be casual and comfortable. Our focus is always the food, service, and ambiance. All areas met my expectations. I was excited about the crab soup, but unfortunately sold out. My other appetizer options were crispy shrimp and fried cauliflower & Brussel sprouts. The flavor of the aioli and seaweed salad on the crispy shrimp was top notch flavorful as well as Sriracha aioli on cauliflower dish. I would have been happy with both as my main dish. Our entree was Crispy Fried Trout, a uniqu

We hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday night and I cannot thank The Local team enough for such a fantastic event. Our guests loved the food and the service - it was a true celebration. We hosted the rehearsal dinner and then a welcome party in the Opal Lounge and all had a fantastic time! Thank you all for creating such a memorable celebration for our family!

Wow wow wow this place is excellent. From start to finish the service, food and drinks were phenomenal. They have lots of nice specials, an extensive wine menu and fun cocktails. We got the ribs and sirloin and they were both cooked perfectly.

This tiny spot is a hole in the wall in the best way — serving the best food we had in Charlottesville. The dishes were fresh and fantastic, highlighting locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful seasonal flavors that stand out from the usual tourist fare. The atmosphere was cozy and authentic, making you feel like you’re truly experiencing something unique. If you want a memorable meal that showcases Charlottesville’s farm-to-table scene, this should be at the top of your list.