Claudia Ackerman
Perfect casual, cozy spot with a fabulous concept and excellent food. The food is served Family style. The two of us shared a half roasted chicken, their fabulous sourdough bread (order it- it’s worth it), a leaf salad with house-made mustard vinaigrette dressing, a grapefruit salad with olive tapenade and toasted pistachios (this was a special and crazy good) as well as their side of au gratin potatoes (yumm!).
We shared a bread pudding dessert with their house-made roasted pear ice cream.
Lovely date night or friends gathering spot. Would not recommend bringing children.
Attentive, informed and super friendly service.
… moreMalcolm K
I think for a lot of people this restaurant could be 5 stars. The food was prepared very well and the service was great. But the seating feels really on top of each other and I never got a wow moment from the food. I think this could be due to the style of food – it felt very farm to table. Lots of mellow flavors, lots of butter & oil. We enjoyed our experience but I don’t think we’ll return.
Very large wine selection, small beer & cocktail selection.
Side note – the location is very odd – it’s almost a small house on an industrial street. It didn’t feel unsafe or anything, but certainly a curious walk coming from downtown.
… moreElaina Mangione
This is now on rotation! What a great place. We lucked into a last minute reservation. Service was impeccable. Food was amazing! Saw room for the olive oil cake with fresh whipped cream. It is amazing. My only regret is that we didn’t get to try ALL the sides. They all looked amazing.
… moreChris Moore
I ordered out and got Chicken Confit… I expected a little more bread than what is shown on the website.. The food is pretty good I must say.. for $15 I kind of expected a little more though.. I would like to post a picture of the bread and what I got. So I added Cheez-Its…. So I’m happy
… moreStacey Shields
This place hits all the notes – really pleasant staff, cozy surroundings and a delicious meal. Bonus – sit at the bar and your senses are rewarded with the wonderful aroma drifting out of the kitchen. Wish it were in my neighborhood!
… moreChristopher Tropeano
Almost don’t want to review it to keep the secret to myself but this is the best restaurant in Charlottesville. The food is simple but so incredibly delicious and the service is warm and top notch. And the vibes here are so cozy and friendly. Life goal is to be a regular here.
… moreAudrey White
Before I give my review let me acknowledge the warm inviting staff who instantly made us feel welcomed. Ok let’s get into the food…The starter included a delicious surprise in the chicken confit. I am sure you will not be disappointed if you try this open faced sourdough chicken delight with shallots. Next stop was a rotisserie chicken (dark) paired with braised collards. The skin was crispy and the chicken was juicy as expected. Everything tasted just as good as it looked if not better. The warm environment invites conversations and family time as there are no distractions like television. The chef (from Romania) was friendly and knew exactly what he was doing. The mac and cheese had a delicious pecorino that is the spark of the dish. The olive oil cake with fig whip and candied kumquat made our day! This cozy restaurant is a must visit and you are welcome in advance.
… moreKatrin Bassi
Dark rooms , tasty chicken but Lilliputian portions. I would not recommend it. And that’s only for minuscule portions.
You know the feeling when you have a nice full meal and you’re happy about spending your money on it. Not here. I was starving after I left.
The Garlicky Beans were almost like a soup – for Pete’s sake – just add some extra beans!
The chicken is pretty exquisite but TINY!!!
… moreLibby Moeller
The patio is so cozy and lovely! As a group of 4 we ordered the half bird and a ton of sides. Our favorites were the baked fennel and the eggplant.
… moreCaitlin Lundquist
It’s hard to find restaurant food that’s not super salty but everything here tastes like it’s homemade! I was so impressed by the flavor of the chicken and all the seasonal side dishes. A wonderful dinner experience!
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