The 15 best spots for gyro in Charlottesville

I was blown away by the quality of food here! We came here at the suggestion of a tour guide in town and I couldn't be happier for it. The special of the day, Tomato Pie, was amazing! It's a rarity you find it on a menu at all but then have the taste to back it up is a treat. I don't drink beer so I can't speak to it but with the amount of choices offered here, everyone should be able to find something that they love. I would happily go back and try many more dishes here.

Have been here a few times and have really enjoyed my experience each time. The last time I came for brunch with some friends. They were a little crowded for the number of servers they had but it wasn’t terrible. I got the breakfast burrito and it was a lot of food and I was happy with it. The potato’s that came with it were pretty good as well. Prices were reasonable and they have a huge beer selection, both domestic and imports, so be sure to check those out as well

We arrived on a Thursday afternoon in July around 12:30 PM. It was not very busy. There is inside and outside seating. We chose to sit inside at the bar. We were immediately greeted by a bartender, and she gave us menus. We talked about the beers on tap and tried a few before deciding on the Freestone Walker Union Jack IPA. I had the local burger (which is smashed now) and frites (potato wedges not fries as I found out later). My spouse had the Turkey Trot. The burger was cooked too long so the edges were very dry. The frites were very thick wedges so they were not crispy like fries. The Turkey Trot had good flavor but the bread was so thick it overwhelmed the sandwich. The service was very good as was the beer but we were not impressed with our food selections.

Stopped in for lunch and was immediately impressed by the menu. Great variety. Soup specials of the day were white bean chili and squash, ginger bisque. Both were amazing. Great depth of flavor. Enjoyed a turkey club and another special, turkey meatball sub. Both were ample in size and tasty. Finished it off with a brownie made with rye which was excellent. No beer but the selection was solid. Our server was attentive and helpful. Outdoor space was perfect for enjoying the weather. Price point was very good. Definitely a place I'd return to.

Beer run always knocks it out of the park. The beer selection is always well stocked with all the craft beer you could ever imagine. I’ve been for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and am always blown away by how good their food is and how interesting they keep their menu. I live the rotating menu and always have an opportunity to try something new each time I go. Def recommend their nachos and shrimp/grits. Show this place as much love as possible!

Some bartenders are great. Not all. Been going to beer run 10 years. Not often. I like the selection and generally the service. Last couple of times on a Friday at 4, the bartender was rude and short. Made me feel unwelcome and a bother. Same dude. Geez. Asked for a couple samples before deciding and got a couple drops of each. Didn’t help me decide. But I have made some decisions. Terribly start to a weekend. Love you beer run but some folks will keep me and others away.

The nachos were awesome we got ours with the meat. My husband had the chicken pot pie which the filling was very flavorful but the crust left a little left to be desired so he didn’t the shell of it. And I had the shrimp and grits flavor also very delicious my only small complaint was that it was tail-on shrimp, mixed into this beautiful dish that you had to cut off and plop off to the side, I personally like to get everything out of the tail which then meant getting my fingers full of grits.

I am *very* picky about cleanliness so take what I say with a grain of salt. The food is fantastic, best burger I've ever had (and I've had a lot of them), however I found the place to be a bit unhygienic. The bathroom sinks have stuff in them, we got given a plate with a few visible fragments of food, and there was a bartender sneezing all over the bar for a good 10 minutes, and they were covering their mouth with their hand, and even then didn't quite succeed to cover it every time. If you're sneezing more than a few times, please leave areas where food/drink is prepared :) With all that being said, even though all of that pushes me away, I would still give this place another chance in the future simply because I had the best burger I've ever had here. Good job chefs :)

If you’re looking for a great high-quality burger, this is the spot for you! The Steakhouse Burger was delicious, and the beef was cooked just right and not overly greasy. I got a custom burger with the garlic aioli, which I’d definitely order again. The sides, especially the sweet potato fries, hit the spot. The location is on the main strip, and has outdoor seating.

Cool looking burger joint in downtown Charlottesville, VA. We opted to eat outside because the weather was great. The service was decent but our fries were forgotten, which was probably a good thing, since the custom burger and grilled cheese we got were pretty pricey.

The staff is friendly and while the wait for a table can be short the bar is normally open except for Friday and Saturday. The Mushroom and Swiss burger is good but the deep fried fries that come with most burgers really taste of the old style of cooking. The Sailor Jerry rum and coke is a fair bit better than a captain and coke. If you can make it for the happy hour or lunch you will find it worth the trip. Large screens for sports sit up on the wall behind the long bar.

We stopped here on our way through Charlottesville.... It was an easy place to find seating, the service was outstanding and the food was great. Definitely try this place out when you are in town!

Our party of 4 went to Citizen Burger Bar on a Saturday afternoon after strolling through downtown Cville. We got hungry, smelled yummy food and decided to grab some burgers. The other place we wanted to go to was packed, so we went to CBB instead, which turned out to be a mistake. We should have waited at the other burger joint instead. I am giving the food 3 stars because the fries were really good. Regular, cheesy and sweet potato, all of them were crispy and delicious. Not too salty, not too oily, just what we love. The burgers and sandwiches were meh. Mediocre at best. I had the Hotness and it was very greasy. The patty was overcooked and dry, the brioche was dry, the onions were too thick and chewy. I didn't finish it and that's something I never do. I always finish my burger if it's good. The grilled cheese tasted like plastic. The chicken sandwich was better but it had way too much mayo, the onion rings were huge and the bacon was practically nonexistent. The birthday cake slice was huge, but tasted old and stale. We paid over $100 for food and drinks and left hungry. Our waiter took forever to take our order and even more time to bring it out. I had to waive twice to ask him to come to our table to finally ask for the bill. The waitress at the table next to us was super nice, professional and fast. Ours was a disaster. On top of his speed, he smelled like weed and the music was annoyinly loud. I'm 100% sure we will not return to CBB again. Such a shame because it looks like a nice place.

After being on the road for hours I needed a burger badly and this place came through for me. Great food, Great place to get a drink and watch a game. Thank you! You saved my trip!

We enjoyed a business dinner for 9 people and had an fantastic experience. The atmosphere is great, the service is 1st class, and the food was excellant. They also had a great bar, albeit with limited seating, but looked like a great spot to hang and enjoy a nice meal. The Martini's are also very good. I look forward to eating here again. Appropriate for business, casual, and date nights.

My first restaurant post-move-in to Charlottesville, and it was FANTASTIC! I cannot recommend Orzo enough, and I’m already starting to feel the charm of Virginia. The food was delicious, and so was the atmosphere. Shoutout as well to our server, Stephen, who made the night quite enjoyable. A friendly face is always comforting when moving to a new city, so having a kind server who took the time to chat with us was great. Once we were seated, we started with the 2020 Artimino Poggilarca Super Tuscan. The price was reasonable relative to the quality of the wine. Orzo is an Italian restaurant, so why not go with a Super Tuscan, am I right? Next time I might splurge on the Super-Duper Tuscan—haha! Moving on to the food, we started with the halloumi and some bread. The halloumi was delicious, and we all particularly loved the sauce that accompanied it. Stephen mentioned they made it with ouzo, which I usually do not care for, but cooking it together with the other flavors in the sauce changed my mind! The bread, I believe, is freshly baked, and they serve it with great olive oil. Having family in Italy and close friends from Greece means I’ve enjoyed great olive oil—and this was really good olive oil. For our mains, two of us had the Risotto D’Estate, one had the braised lamb, and another had the grilled fish. I do want to preface that the fish and the lamb were from their rotating “Passport Menu,” which Stephen said changes every 4–6 weeks. Regardless, the quality of the dishes tells me that whatever they have on this changing part of the menu will be good no matter what. The fish was a light, delicate cod with the right amount of smokiness and earthiness. The vegetables that came with the dish were well seasoned and not too mushy either. The braised lamb was very tender, and the quality of the meat was clearly good. The accompanying sauce had great flavors. For the two of us who had the risotto, we were also very happy! This is the dish I had, and it was a lovely blend of flavors. The pistachios in it balanced out the salty/sour-ish (not the best word, but you’ll know what I mean) flavor from the cheese in the dish. It was outstanding. Finally, we capped off the meal with a tiramisu, the chocolate pot de crème, and some limoncello. The limoncello, I should add, is made in-house—and OH, that was a treat! I didn’t try the tiramisu, but was told the creaminess was perfect. Some tiramisus can be too watery and the ladyfingers dry, but that was not the case here. Similarly, my pot de crème was to die for! I am a chocoholic and have been baking/making sweet treats for nearly a decade now, so I know a good dessert when I try one. The only thing they could add to their menu is espresso! They have regular coffee, but an espresso is really what I enjoy after dinner. Overall, we had a fabulous meal, and I cannot recommend Orzo enough. For my first culinary endeavor in my new home of Charlottesville, I could not be happier. Please check out Orzo—and say hello to my new friend Stephen.

We were in town for a triathlon and need to carb up. We received more than we bargained for. Service was top notch. Steven made sure we were happy and take. Care of. The Moroccan menu is spectacular- don’t miss it. We lived in Italy and had homemade Limoncello, but there’s is even better. The Salmon was prepared perfectly and the pasta was al dente! Do not miss out on a great meal!

It's my first time in Charlottesville. We were looking for a good meal not far from our hotel. We just happened to walk by Orzo and the menu looked great. I had a paper plane cocktail to start. It was very good. The Fish Special was excellent! It was rockfish. Flavor was great and plenty of sauce unlike many other places. The flavors complimented each other perfectly. The hummus was also very good. Always love a good baguette! This place did not disappoint!

a solid place! my pasta was yummy, but nothing mindblowing. our drinks were refreshing and the atmosphere is nice. the staff was awesome! friendly and attentive people :-)

We enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was very good. The food was delicious and we loved the bread and oil so much we ordered a second one. I would go again even though they got us in, I would make a reservation next time.

Today I had the chance to try this restaurant during Restaurant Week, and I was truly impressed by the delicious flavors and the warm, friendly service. At first, I thought the portions might not be enough but turns out, I had to push myself to finish all the way to dessert. By the last bite, I was absolutely stuffed!

Fun restaurant to visit. Nice, bright and well maintained. You can order breakfast all day so naturally we ordered pancakes, eggs and bacon. Service is friendly and fairly quick. Also had a chef salad which was very fresh and amply sized. Bacon was a little skimpy but tasty. Also had a toasted Genoa salami sub, while decent, wasn’t thoroughly toasted. Depute the minor nitpicks this is a great restaurant and will return. It is a little difficult to find if you’ve never been here before. If you are heading West, it is immediately after the Carmax. Parking up front seems to be taken most of the time but there is plenty more parking in the back. This is a popular local restaurant so you may need to be patient if visiting during peak times.

I should have gotten breakfast. The onion rings were room temperature onion slices wrapped in undercooked batter and grease ooze. The hamburger was warm and tasty and my wife's pasta was hot and delicious. Service was about what I expect from a 'one hit wonder' place...couldn't have cared less if anything was off or if we were alive or not. I understand this place wins all sorts of awards...wish those workers had been on duty when we were there...maybe I wouldn't be regretting not having had breakfast at 630pm.

My husband and I sat down for dinner on Friday, March 20th, 2025. We were seated immediately. I did not get our waitress name as she didn’t give it. Our waitress smelled strongly of cigarette smoke like it just hit us in the face. We gave her our beverage and food order at the same time and we still waited several minutes for our drinks. other people who came in after us had their drinks before we did. And let me point out yall were not that busy at all at the current time. My husband ordered a chicken parm sub with fries and I ordered a sausage parm sub with fries . We got our subs but we didn’t get the fries we wanted. We were served chips instead which is not what we wanted . One half of my sub literally has one piece of small sausage on it and the rest was bread and sauce. Also it was extremely unpleasant when I took a bite into my sub and it had a whole bay leaf in it. You all normally do not disappoint but yall definitely did that night. #1. Not a pleasant smell cigarette smoke. #2. Waiting for our drinks #3. Messed up food order #4 there was a whole bay leaf in a sub which is not edible or pleasant to bite into.

Popular local family restaurant. Very busy, but they are cranking food out like clockwork! Basic diner-style food. Not a huge menu selection, but they do good with what they offer. Friendly staff. Lot of parking in the back, but don't be dismayed if you have to wait a little bit...you'll get in pretty quick. It's noisy, but you can tell everyone is happily chatting.

Stopped here on a long drive, food was comforting and hearty. The staff were great, playing good tunes. Highly recommend.

On a busy afternoon our party of 4 was seated right away. Our food came out quickly and everyone loved their food.

The staff is on it...very polite and great service. 10 minutes from the time we ordered to dishes being served.

We ordered chicken kebab platter and lamb kebab platter for pickup. The restaurant was so pretty and super clean. The food tasted amazing but we were disappointed with the quantity of the meat given. The platter was full of rice but only one skewer of meat was given. It tasted amazing and authentic, was full of flavor as well, but for ~$20 a plate you would expect a lager quantity. I also would have liked some sauce with it but overall the food tasted good!

It was an amazing experience. We went 4 people without reservation and even it is Saturday night they arrange us a table right away. Staff were so friendly and kind. All the food we ordered was so delicious. Sultan kebab is my our new fav place. If you are looking for a great Turkish food Sultan Kebab is highly recommended

Great kebab spot! Loved the lentil soup and Lahmacun. The lamb & chicken combo was juicy, tea was perfect, and the baklava was amazing. Service was super friendly. Teşekkürler🇹🇷

Wow... that Bulgar Wheat Pilaf is transcendental. The chicken is intensely savory and delicious. Kunefe? First time for me with that dish... I had no Idea Mozzarella could be dessert. Turkish coffee in a perfect little cup. Top Notch. Best Turkish Food I have ever had. Even the little side Turkish salad was tantalizing. Good Job guys.

It was our Go to place when we visit Charlottesville… but this visit was very average… their appetizer was very good but entree was very pricey but little too bland and very small portion for the price… Tge service was Okay.. the price is high and portions are very low taste also was just okay.. would have to Rethink visiting this place…

The food is very very good . The only thing when you pay $20 for a dish it would be great to have more meat , it’s only one small skewer there.

Feels very overpriced for what you can get on a food truck. Nevertheless, the dessert is interesting. The funniest part is how I paid for a recommended platter and got 5 tiny lamb cubes, which left me hungry after I finish, while my friend got 4 giant lamb chops for nearly the same price, and he took home 2. I tried to ask for more protein and got served the same 5 hilariously tiny lamb chops for what I consider a very bad price. The restaurant is kind enough to let me refuse it tho. Avg $35 per person, would not recommend. PS: I now realize that the lamb might come from one bbq skewer, and there I go, 1 skewer for dinner, lol.

What a hidden gem!!!!! This feeling is only enhanced when you walk through the door to this quaint yet spacious reprieve from your day. The staff is amazing and the customers always smiling. Got a great recommendation and was totally satisfied. I didn’t order one but watching their perfectly crafted wraps being served was tempting. The wraps were layered evenly and looked picture perfect. This is a place you MUST seek out when in the area.

A very warm, comforting food experience I had at this place. The soups and sandwiches are amazing. Freshly cooked, warm, and very refreshing flavors. Nice intimate place for communal eating. A must winter place to visit.

The food is decent, but it’s seriously overpriced for what you get. Portions are small, and the quality doesn’t match the cost. It’s fine in a pinch, but there are better options nearby that offer more value for the money.

Went for lunch on a weekday. They weren't too busy and we were able to get a table and get our food without too much wait. We both ordered a pick two. I had a ham and brie wrap which was really good and a ceasar salad which was just okay. Overall the restaurant was neat and I will probably go again, but will not be ordering the salad again.

Wanted to try something local. Glad we did. The steak and cheese was the best sandwich out of the three. The potato rosemary was smooth and flavorful. The other soups were good. The BLT is an easy classic. The only drawback was the Adam was turned into a wrapped and sadly was very dry.

Probably the best Philly steak I ever ate! Seasonings were phenomenal, the loaded potatoe soup was good as well as the moist little cornbread!

They definitely know how to run a restaurant cause it's very fast even when it's packed and employees are kind and helpful. Buddha bowl is good, lots of fresh arugula, curried lamb soup is amazing and the apple butter and goat cheese sandwich is so goooood. Even brownies are great. Definitely a good bet if you're short on time but want to eat quality food.

This place serves great Afghani food! I love their Qabuli with beef samosa. Also, the atmosphere is amazing and the staff is very hospitable. Shaila took very good care of us. I highly recommend the place

Absolutely delicious lunch buffet. The highlight of the buffet is the savory rice topped with raisins and carrots over the tender lamb. Lots of meatless options as well! The dessert pudding was great as well. Good value for what you get!

I come here all the time, the food and customer service is always excellent, top notch 👌, they make you feel like family. The buffet and the menu are all very good but I usually get the lunch buffet for the speed and convenience. The Qabuli Palaw, curried kidney beans, and curried potatoes are some of my favorites. There's a little variation in the flavor of the food from day to day but that just means it's real food cooked from scratch. Highly recommended! Come support this local Charlottesville business.

I had the buffet. It was until 2 pm and was good pricing all you can eat! Very authentic and healthy. Felt like middle eastern homemade food. The server was super friendly!

This place is GREAT!!! What a magnificent experience is when you come across a place like this, a place that feels homey and authentic. A place that carries you on a journey. To the folks complaining about the fact that it is " too quiet" you guys must be the typical Americans that go to a place to talk about your trips and your shopping and EVERYBODY has to endure your conversation. This place is a gem!! The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The waiter is the very best waiter in Charlottesville, a very young man who is not only fast, but courteous, helpful and very respectful. The food is OUTSTANDING. Portions are generous. Salad is superb, fresh, crunchy and the dressing is delicious. Kabobs are very tasty. Rice is superb!! I highly recommend my new favorite restaurant in Charlottesville!!

I came with my son to enjoy the buffet, and we were blown away by how delicious everything was! The food was authentically Afghan, bursting with rich, exquisite flavors that truly impressed us. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of taste. On top of that, Babor took exceptional care of us warm, attentive, and welcoming. A fantastic dining experience all around!

We did a take out. The food is exquisite. Lamb and chicken kabobs are great. I loved the dumplings in garlic yogurt sauce. The delivery was faster than expected. The portions are very generous. Highly recommend.

This was our first time eating at Basil although actually we had carry out because of the Coronavirus. We ordered several dishes and ate them family style. We loved the hummus, spanakopita, and bruschetta!!! All 3 of those were delicious and we would definitely order those again. We thought the falafel and stuffed grape leaves were just fair and probably wouldn’t order again. Everything but the bruschetta came with hummus and pita triangles as well as lots of olives and small pickles. Lots of vegetarian options and we will order again sometime!!

Food is outstanding, ambiance, music and service is excelente. Wine selection also delicious and the best are their prices are sorprisingly liw for such good food. My favorite place for mediterranean in Charlottesville, by far.

With a wide variety of options, delicious food, and a dressing that elevates the humble house salad into something divine Basil is a must try for anyone who wants to sample exquisite, well priced, Mediterranean cuisine.

Quick service, delicious food. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Wonderful Mediterranean aesthetic (reminded me of restaurants in Italy). The salads are particularly delicious. HIGHLY recommend this place.

I have had an excellent experience each visit.I love the great food,atmosphere and outstanding customer service.My family and I and fellow coworkers will continue dining in and ordering take out from this amazing restaurant.The food is so delicious, hot and fresh -melts my mouth and to top it off with a fresh ingredients cold glass of wine, what more can you ask for. I am very pleased and impressed and I highly recommend. Thank you for your great food and service each visit .

Our lunch experience was fantastic! Excellent food, menu options and portions for an amazing price (things that are a little hard to find in one place here these days)! Our service was also excellent... Personable and attentive. They are still settling into their new digs, but don't let the deter you!

My boyfriend and I came here for a date and had a great experience! We sat outside which was lovely and our waiter as well as our food, was AWESOME! It couldn't have been a better experience for being our first eat out experience after being quarantined for so long. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great tasting food.

Pretty standard for a diner, nothing spectacular but very reasonable. It wasn’t crowded and we did not have to wait to be seated. The service was friendly. The omelettes do not come with cheese so you have to ask for it to be added and have the choice of American or cheddar.

I was done as soon as the brought out the plate with a slice of cold cheese slapped on my eggs 🤦🏽‍♀️. I will definitely not be returning. The 2 stars are for the waitress. She was really sweet.

This place was great. Wishing the prices were more like a diner, but otherwise we were thrilled. The service was great, the food was great, and we had a good time.

This was our first visit. Super nice staff. We felt right at home as soon as we were greeted at the door. Had the chicken parmigiana dinner, which was a huge meal. I took half home. The food isn't spectacular, but the atmosphere and staff make up for it. Cozy place.

Cavalier Diner has some amazing staff. They are good, caring folk. The ambiance is comfortable. It is simple, a little worn, and reminds my wife and I of places we'd eat in our Midwestern youth in the 80s and 90s. The breakfast food is very good (lunch/dinner offerings less so). The prices are also good, but not such that you worry about the ingredients. All in all, Cavalier may not be somewhere to come in from our of town for, but if you live here it's a great choice for a go to place for breakfast.

Went here based on my credit card points. Great decision. Small town diner feel. The entire staff was so attentive. The food was classic. Nothing fancy. You can cook it all at home. But if you don't want to, this is a great place to visit. I went around 10AM so it wasn't very busy. I had one of the breakfast specials. I can't remember the name of it. But I had French toast, two eggs fried hard with cheese and tomatoes on top, bacon, and side of grits. And I had a coffee. All delicious. I'll be back for sure.

It was pouring outside and the restaurant was closed. The owner came to the door and let us in. We were so grateful to the zoning Commission that was meeting there and had agreed to let us in out of the rain. Once in we were welcomed with open arms. Best pancakes in a long time. This cute place was the high light of our stop to Monticello. Thank you to the owner and the Zoning Commission we will never forget your kindness..or pancakes

Good food, good sized portions. People are not overly friendly, but you know, it's a walk up to the countertype of place. Typical booth seating, there are a couple chairs outside.You can sit on

It's nice to come to the place. I was a planning for that almost a year ago and finally I did it. The food is good but is not considered as a Middle Eastern food because there is American spirits on it. The best thing I had is kibbeh and lamb kabobs but if you love the beef or chicken it's not bad. It's good too. I recommended this place and I'm gonna back again for sure but also I want to talk about that tabouli and hummus It's not good at all and if This is the recipient of the restaurant they should change the name of it The team are so friendly and super nice

I used to eat there frequently when I worked on Pantops back In 2017-2019, but my recent visit l (experience for different reasons) to the Preston Road location is what I would Like to address right now. A staff member, his name is Neal. He’s just wonderful in so many ways and such a hard worker. I want to acknowledge him publicly for all of his efforts, great personality and easy-going energy! Thanks Neal for all you do!

Like the place. Come all the time. But portions I feel are getting smaller. Ordered summer power bowl. The lamb we ordered and paid extra for came out like almost the size of dice. 2 drinks two bowls over 40$. Every piece was 3/4 to 5/8. Square. Used to not be like that.

Jonathan from STIX is the coolest guy ever. I messed up my order (meant to hit delivery but did pick up) and he delivered to me for free!! Love Stix!!! It’s the best in Charlottesville- super affordable and delicious while also being healthy!!!! Will definitely be coming back and telling friends.

I’m obsessed with Sticks. It’s healthy, fast, predictable, and priced decently - especially given I’ve heard they pay their employees well. The ONLY reason for 4 stars in the food sub-category stars is because sometimes I feel like there is a piece of chicken missing from my kebab (like there’s too much wood showing on either side) and since my only grievance is the protein portions are quite small in the first place- to them have even less chicken on the stick is upsetting. THAT SAID, flavor is on point, the green beans a yummy side for the platter, I generally get a chicken platter and add 2 veggie kebabs for $3 more and that makes a huge difference to me in terms of volume! The fire roasted pepper and cilantro lime sauces are the key for me - THEY’RE SO GOOD - texture, flavor, everything. The hummus is also amazing. You’ll only be disappointed if you arrive hungry and don’t add an extra kebab to your platter/salad. Pic is of my takeout order of the chicken platter, add 2 veggie kebabs, green beans for the side, and a small side of hummus & flat bread - my go-to! 🥰

Food is delicious with great flavor, I come here often, and the staff are super nice!

Highly suggest roots for getting healthy bowls with quality ingredients. They have a customizable bowls where we can select, salad, veggies, protien and sauce. A specifical shout out to their tofu!

Wow, the food was absolutely amazing. Great option for vegetarians! The barbeque tofu has so much flavor and the roots rice was amazing. This is a very healthy food option and the portion was really big. I got the southern and I would highly recommend. The sauce was also a nice touch, not too strong like some dressings, but a perfect light flavor addition to the bowl. 10/10

Such a delicious lunch here today! I had the create your own and loved it. The staff were super helpful and upbeat. Definitely plan to visit again!

I’m in Charlottesville for a wedding and a group of us stopped at Roots for salads for lunch. We walked to our hotel and began eating when, not 15 minutes in, I bite down on something hard. It was a broken piece of metal. I then sifted through the salad and found a SECOND identical piece of metal. I walked back to the restaurant and alerted the manager and staff. They looked at me puzzled but were not in any way apologetic. I said I don’t want to make a scene but this just happened. They said “we don’t even have utensils like that.” Well news flash, you do and one is broken because the pieces were in my salad. I’m not a litigious person but I went to law school, therefore I am very familiar with lawsuits of this nature. The manager gave me a refund for mine and my Aunt’s salads, but the lack of care is what bothered me the most especially since the staff began making the next meal for the next customer without doing a thorough inspection of their utensils or ingredients. Accidents happen but they can also result in severe injury. I’m lucky I was not severely harmed by this incident but this restaurant must do better.

Delicious lunch bowls! I had the El Jefe and subbed chicken for sweet chili miso tofu. Lots of seating upstairs!

I absolutely love Roots - get the El Jefe but anything you try or create on your own is so delicious! The flavors and combination of ingredients are so unique and delicious!! Everyone working there is so kind and FAST!! Find myself going back all the time bc I trust I’ll love my food and have a good experience!

Excellent lunch spot for healthy and filling food. A little bit pricy but the salads/bowls are large and really good. My go to spot around campus!

Can't speak highly enough of creating a gift basket with Ivan! He made the whole process so much fun, and so easy. We were able to put together a beautiful housewarming basket for far less than I were expecting to spend. Items, basket, and delivery were all super reasonably priced, and the experience was smooth, quick, delightful. Highly recommend using Foods of All Nations for any gift baskets, care packages, etc.!

Nice to have a store like this here but when I compared common items that are not international with other groceries, they're overpriced beyond! Also, you can find just about everything here at any other grocery store. I guess upper management must not be doing their job by researching the surrounding local groceries for them to keep the price tag as is. All you need is an afternoon to go around Harris Teeter, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans and to see what their prices are like on the readily available items then they'll know what to do. But they must care less.

Both produce and prepared food section is not fresh. I got expired salads that were so spoiled that they fermented in the plastic container and tasted tasted like vinegar. Eggs were not fresh either. Most products in the store are severely overpriced. It’s just a regular grocery store. They’re very few items that are actually unique or “international.” For unique foods, expect to pay an exorbitant premium. The self-checkout station does not work (What is the point of that terrible system?) and the strange lighting makes for an uncomfortable shopping experience. Overall, would not recommend and would not return. There’s so many better places to shop.

A lovely grocery store with the freshest veggies, meats and bread. They offer delicious prepared meals that are worth every penny. I ordered a party cake from them for an event. Not only were the decorations just as I wanted but the cake was fabulous. A true local Win-Win!

I made the 2-hour drive to this store because they used to have an incredible selection of international foods. Unfortunately, their British section is now about 75% smaller than it used to be. That was disappointing, but the real reason I won’t be returning is the customer service. The blonde cashier didn’t say a single word to me during checkout, and I had to ask just to get my receipt. Meanwhile, two other employees stood nearby and stared at me the entire time I was paying. Overall, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming and uncomfortable.

In the mood for awesome cup of coffee in the morning? Or some sushi for lunch or a having a party and need some horderves with one of our specialty cheeses and caviar varieties, come on in!! Our friendly staff is ready to be at your service!! Best Service! Best quality! Experience = Priceless!

Amazing food & service! Came in today and got a couple of sandwiches, some chicken salad, sushi and a pie. Absolutely wonderful 👌 Couldn't ask for anything better. Will return with an empty stomach!!

So freaking delicious, huge portions for an awesome price. The lettuce and tomato stayed fresh on the steak and cheese and their sides of ranch are huge. Onion rings were crispy and yummy :) would definitely order again!

Extremely disappointed with the quality of the food, if you can call it that, that we received on Sunday evening. We ordered $83 worth of food and literally non of it was edible. I am not picky when it comes to late night pizza joints. My only request is that it's edible, which College Inn definitely wasn't. I ordered two orders of mozzarella sticks and some fried pickles. Both dishes were complete rubber and void of flavor. The chicken sub was so soggy and I'm honestly wondering if it was microwaved or contained old chicken due to how rubbery and dry the chicken was. And our pizza, oh lord that pizza... Now I LOVE ricotta and white chicken pizzas. I saw that they had one on the menu so decided that it was perfect and right up my alley. Well, it was right up my alley to food poisoning. The chicken was again rubber, the cheese was inedible and separated from itself like it had been baked earlier in the day and then reheated again. After eating one bite of that pizza, I could tell that something on it had gone sour and I nor my husband could eat it. We ended up throwing out everything which was a huge disappointment as again, IT WAS $83! Hopefully this was a fluke for this restaurants sake, but I feel completely ripped off and wasteful since I could have flushed the money down the toilet and been happier.

I always went here with my fiance when he came to pick me up to go home for the weekend - because of the wings. The wings are totally delicious, but everything else is meh. Don't go here if you're expecting something amazing, the food here will clearly hold you over but it lacks flavor and just tastes... kind of microwaved and processed. I've had their pasta and it doesn't taste like the best pasta I've ever had. It's like they just threw together the noodles and sauce and that was it, no seasoning or anything. You are better off going somewhere else. I'm by no means saying they're a horrible place, their food is definitely okay if you're looking for just normal American food to tie over your appetite. The prices are okay too. They're usually not always busy so your food gets made in time and it's not a slow wait time at all - plus, when it's not busy, it's super quiet which is great!

Ordered delivery, prompt and driver very nice. We found prices to be reasonable. Breaded chicken salad was huge. Chicken was a little dry but everything else was very fresh. Roast beef sub was very good altho could use a little more meat. Onion rings were crispy and very flavorful. We'd try them again.

Giving 5 stars for customer service on my delivery order. They were out of the kind of drink I wanted, so they called and told me what was available. I get that every now and then things are out of stock, and I 100% respected and appreciated that they called me to get my opinion on what I'd like to be done in the situation! There've been times in the past with delivery orders elsewhere when things out of stock are just substituted randomly, so the extra step in this case to make sure I got something I wanted stood out to me. Good job College Inn.

I’m a local and I’ve been eating here for years with that said I’m aware of the occasional mistake with food being made and they’re always quick to fix the issue. My problem is with the customer service or lack thereof. I recently placed and order and had the man literally laugh in my ear for saying I would not like to tip on the card before hanging up in my ear resulting in me almost calling back to cancel my order. I work in retail and customer service skills can make or break a business and needless to say the person they choose to have answering their phones just cost them a customer (I prefer to tip cash so the drivers don’t have to wait but I don’t feel that was the person who’s answering the phone lines place to decide to laugh because they felt I may have not been tipping the driver)

Fabulous pizza!! My nephew absolutely loved it! Delivery was a little wait...almost 1 hour, but nephew ordered at 845pm on a Monday eve..( busy time for delivery. No problem..understood! I have been eating here on/off for 30 yrs!! Cathy

The Charlottesville version of Chipotle, but with a lot more variety. There are a ton of great wraps across the menu. Prices are fair. Staff attempts to be friendly, but I've experienced a few communication issues at times. Try the Caesar wrap and add rice.

I love this place. I am so happy they are back open. Best breakfast burritos in town. I love to go after a night shift at the hospital. Fresh ingredients and so many options! Great for lunch and dinner too.

My salad was outstanding. The chipotle ranch dressing was wonderful. They have a reward system where you buy 5 salads you get 1 free. The prices are reasonable. Much fresher than chipotle and cheaper too. A wonderful place with healthy options. They also have a DIY salad like Chipotle but ingredients much fresher. Highly recommend!

Went here strictly based off Google reviews. Absolutely amazing food. If I lived in Charlottesville I would eat at this place way too often. Most definitely will be back to Zazus when I go back to Charlottesville.

Their breakfast burritos are amazing! It's a very hearty way of starting the day, and the salsa has great flavor!

Wraps, Bowls, Soups and more. Tasty, fast and inexpensive. Brunswick stew is really nice. Breakfast great too.

Great food, customer service in a friendly atmosphere! Check it out!! Will not disappoint! Don't forget the all natural smoothies .....worth the visit for these alone!

Smyrna’s excellent reputation did not disappoint! We enjoyed specialty cocktails and shared a few items (see list with names in photos)- All were delicious as well as lovely presentations. When our server Martin described the dessert Meyer Lemon Granita, with the Turkish cotton candy-like garnish, we just had to try it- nice & light but also like no other dessert (which I have sampled a lot)… we thoroughly enjoyed our total experience(-:

Fantastic dinner, service was great. Cocktails were delish, they also had a great amaro selection. Ordered the lamb special, gazpacho, chicken, pasta, bread service. No notes - everything was wonderful

My family and I had a wonderful experience here for dinner. It was out first time and we wanted to try everything...and we did :) The staff was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. He helped us make selections and coursed everything out for us in perfect time. The mezze trio, beet salad and hamachi crudo were delish! Possibly the best beet salad I've EVER had. And I can't say enough about the manti pasta...you must visit if you're in town.

This was one of the best meals we’ve had anywhere in the world by far! Delicate execution of delicious traditional dishes served by a very particularly attentive server. It’s a must go for anyone with a sensitive palate to fine details!

Absolutely delicious food…craveable flavor! The manta dumplings are insanely good! My wife had the burger and said it was by far the best she ver had - such a great flavor & so juicy! The drinks were great as well!

great single dining experience. vibes were excellent because everyone was having fun, staff too. excellent pairings and had my first amaro flight.

Food was amazing! It was hard to find good food in the area and this place did not disappoint. Service was amazing and felt well taken care of.